---- The car slowly drove toward the research institute. With each mile, my nervousness grew. I sat rigid in my seat, unconsciously twisting the hem of my dress. My heart felt like an overturned spice rack-complex emotions swirling in chaotic patterns. Garrett's words kept echoing in my mind: "He's waiting for you at the research institute." "Garrett, can you at least tell me what kind of person he is?" I finally asked, my voice carrying barely contained anxiety. Garrett gripped the steering wheel, his lips curving in a faint, mysterious smile. "You're nervous?" "Of course I'm nervous!" I exclaimed. "This is a potential mate we're talking about, not just meeting some random friend! My whole future could depend on this!" Garrett glanced at me, his gaze carrying emotions I couldn't quite read. "He's a few years older than you. Also an excellent Alpha with a steady personality, very easy to get along with. As for whether he's ---- handsome or tall..." He paused, his tone carrying a hint of teasing that seemed almost... personal. "T think he's quite good." I frowned, feeling something was off about Garrett's description. This mate candidate's image sounded somehow familiar, but I couldn't quite place who he reminded me of. "Garrett, is he someone I know?" | asked tentatively. Garrett didn't answer directly. He just smiled, but there was something mysterious and almost nervous in his expression. "You'll know when we get there."