Zach
The first thing I thought when I was told that Alpha Squad was deploying immediately was that I was going to miss my opportunity to get to know my mate. I turned and looked at her, standing in the crowd watching us with rapt attention.
“Cipher!” Raptor snaps.
I turn back to him. “Yes, sir?”
He clenches his teeth. “You finding your mate today is not ideal. However, our jobs are not nine to five and we don’t have the luxury of putting work aside for personal matters.”
Damn.
“I understand, sir.”
“However, mate bonds are extremely important. You won’t always get this level of grace, Cipher, but take tonight. Get to know your mate, mark each other if you’re both in agreement, and tomorrow, meet us at the Academy at eight o’clock sharp.”
“Thank you, sir!” I say, thrilled that I have
