Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 84

Chapter 84: Chapter 84 Trying Another Dessert

Caroline’s POV

"Honestly,Eleanor, this dress might be too much," I said.The black dress was super tight on me. The neckline was low enough to show off, but still looked classy.

Eleanor looked up while fixing her heels. She had that sneaky look in her brown eyes. "Too much what? You’re hot, you’re single, and you’re going out with friends. Own it, Carrie."

I checked my side view in the mirror. "Come on, you know what I mean. Jax is clearly into me. I’m not some clueless girl who can’t see that."

"Girl, you’re smoking hot," Eleanor cut in with a big smile.

"But I’ve got this thing with Draven to figure out," I said, trying to ignore her comment. "I don’t want to give Jax the wrong idea."

Eleanor stood behind me. She fixed my gold necklace. I saw us both in the mirror.

"So what? Draven’s been fooling around with Ella. He even slept with her. You’re just hanging out with a hot guy who likes you. You’re getting to know him. Since when is that against pack rules?"

I sighed. "Okay, fine."

"Hey Elle, how’d you get Nate to say yes to tonight?" I asked. She was busy putting on mascara.

"Easy. I told him I was going out with the girls," Eleanor said. She kept looking at herself in the mirror.

"Did you tell him about the guys?" I raised my eyebrow at her.

"Just a small detail, Carrie!" Eleanor turned to me. Her face got serious. "Don’t forget how he’s been hanging with Draven lately. And I haven’t forgotten about that wolf-girl throwing herself at him at the dinner."

"Elle, you’re crazy," I laughed. I put on some pink lip gloss.

"It’s no big deal. We’re just having fun with friends." She checked her phone. "Ruby just messaged. She’s at the restaurant with everyone."

We finished getting ready and left my place. The taxi was waiting outside.

We got to Golden Petal. Kyle and Ava were just getting out of their car.

"Damn! The guys won’t know what hit them! We all look hot!" Kyle grinned. Her blue dress matched her eyes perfectly.

"Super hot!" Eleanor nodded. "Let’s go in. Ruby says they’re already here."

The restaurant was fancy. It had crystal lights and nice tables with gray and white cloths. The chairs had pretty black and white patterns. The food smelled amazing - steak, herbs, and desserts. Rory was practically drooling.

The waitress took us to our table. The guys stood up when they saw us, all smiles. I spotted Jax right away. He was tall and handsome in dark jeans and a button-down shirt that stretched across his broad shoulders. His warm brown eyes lit up when he spotted me.

"Caroline, you get prettier every time I see you," Jax said with his nice smile. He pulled out my chair.

"Thanks, Jax. You look good too," I smiled back. My heart beat faster when he got close. I could feel how warm he was.

"I dressed up for you!" His eyes crinkled when he smiled. It was getting harder not to like that smile.

Jax was sweet and fun. We talked about the restaurant and karaoke plans. They’d already ordered drinks. The guys picked a really good wine,a merlot that made me feel warm inside.

Dinner was great. I was glad I said yes to Jax and his friends. The night was chill and fun,just what I needed. They were cool people and told funny stories. You could tell they’d been friends forever.

"Hey Carrie, are you and Draven serious?" Jax asked while we ate. He tried to sound casual but his eyes were intense.

"It’s complicated, Jax." I took another sip of wine to buy time.

"But is it a complicated that’s worth the effort, or a complicated that maybe you’re not willing to uncomplicate?" he persisted, leaning slightly closer across the table.

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