Chapter 16 She didn't answer . Instead , she just lowered her head slightly , a faint , mysterious smile playing at the corner of her lips . I realized I'd lost my composure a moment earlier , and a wave of chagrin washed over me . My wolf was also quietly displeased with my reaction - it seemed to be reminding me : calmness is the most powerful stance . I took a deep breath , letting reason regain the upper hand . " Alright , " I softened my tone , my gaze settling on her again . " Since you want to know something about me ... tell me . What would you like to know ? " " Your name . " No. Surely ... I surely told her my name . But from her blank expression , I knew I hadn't . I sighed lightly , my wolf whimpering along with me . " I'm an idiot . " " Just missed that one detail , " she said coquettishly , adorable laughter flowing from those heart - shaped lips . Her full lower lip was lightly caught between her teeth , her brown eyes misty , and she shook her head , her hair swaying with the movement . In my mind , another image suddenly appeared : her looking this enchanting because of another kind of happiness . 11:31 The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate Never stop learning : From coding to data analysis to Chapter 16 I quietly adjusted my sitting position under the table , very grateful to have this table as cover . Damn it , Dominic , stop thinking about that , or you'll really scare her away . " I really am an idiot , " I muttered , " I'm Dominic ... I thought you already knew . " " I can't read minds , " she replied , " but I like your name , so you pass this round . The score is tied . " " Oh , so I'm on a point system now ? " She nodded , her fingers trembling slightly as she picked up her water glass for a sip , completely unaware of how much I wanted to earn a high score . " You currently have two points . " " Two points ? " I chuckled and leaned back . What could two points get me ? " One point is for having a nice name , " she said while gently stirring the ice in her glass with a straw , " the other point is for lending me your handkerchief . " " Who has the highest score right now ? " After I asked , she suddenly burst into giggles . Watching my mate laugh so happily , my competitive spirit also vanished . She held the edge of the table with one hand and tried to cover her mouth with the other , unable to stop laughing . Her laughter was extremely contagious , and I couldn't help but smile along . " What's 11:31 The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate Propel Your Career Forward Chapter 16 so funny ? " " You reacted so seriously , " she relaxed a bit in her chair , her tone light , " especially since I've never scored anyone before . " Although two points wasn't enough , I had won , and I was special . I felt that Jossie didn't fully understand what her words meant to me and my wolf - but they did comfort us . As a leader , naturally possessive and competitive , I liked her acceptance of this . She really was made for me . " You're dangerous . " She blinked , " You have no idea how dangerous I am . " " I want to know . " I heard the waiter's approaching footsteps and identified by scent that he was coming for our table , so I straightened up slightly , switching back to the posture a leader should have . Jossie could see my relaxed side , but in front of outsiders , image was crucial . " What's wrong ? " She looked around uneasily . Couldn't she smell that our food was being brought over ? " Nothing , " I said soothingly . She turned to me , breathing slightly rapidly , a faint scent of fear emanating from her . 11:31 The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate Never stop learning i Chapter 16 softened my voice : " Jossie , I told you , your safety means everything to me . There's nothing here that can hurt you . " More precisely , nothing could get past me to hurt her . She nodded , but her shoulders remained tense , and the wolf in my mind howled softly . Damn it . The waiter came forward to serve the food , and I frowned when I saw Jossie's plate . When ordering , I was only focused on watching her and didn't pay attention to what she chose - not a bit of meat . She was a wolf , but ... didn't eat meat ? My mate was a vegetarian ? How did her wolf adapt to that ? And there was hardly anything edible on the plate . One of my side dishes probably had more calories than her main course . The waiter poured me some wine to taste , but my gaze never left her . She was completely absorbed in her own thoughts , which made me feel somewhat heartbroken . I nodded briefly , and he quickly filled our wine glasses before withdrawing . " Do you want to leave ? " I asked quietly , reaching out to take her hand , but she pulled her hand back onto the table , avoiding my touch . 11:31 The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate Never stop learning : From coding to data analysis to Chan now Chapter 16 This made my inner wolf somewhat restless , but I was rational enough not to let it show . - " No , really it's fine , " she said quietly , still looking down , but I could sense her warily glancing around . The situation wasn't good . I called over another waiter - although I could predict this would make her more uneasy in the short term , I hoped it would build trust in the long run . I needed her to come to me when she was panicked , to let me solve the problem . If she felt anxious here , we would leave . It was that simple . " Is there anything I can do for you ? " The waiter looked nervously between us . He knew who I was and only wanted to please me , but Jossie didn't know . This difference made her even more uneasy . 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