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Hunter

Uncle Uzzi arrives just in time for us to sing a hearty ‘Happy Birthday’ to the older Witch whose magical matchmaking services are responsible for so much happiness amongst my Pride.

I smile as he takes it all in with a single tear glistening in his electric blue gaze, and I know without a doubt this man is a blessing to all supernatural kind.

“Oh, thank you, my darlings. Thank you. You know I have a special place in my heart for all of you pussies,” he teases us adults.

The little ones have already scattered, playing with the gifts Uncle Uzzi has brought them. He always does, and they simply adore him which is why he is now sitting there with a pile of Valentines just for him.

“Do you like the Valentines, Uncle Uzzi? I meant mine to be all blue, but well, some pink got on it,” Celia, my serious cub, states.

“You know, Celia, sometimes things do not go as planned, but it is those happy accidents that are often the most beautiful. This one is my favorite,” he whispers the last and my girl looks so proud of herself, my heart squeezes.

I stand there another minute while guests mill about eating the wonderful food my mate has prepared and chatting amongst themselves.

“Ah, Hunter, don’t lurk about. Come, my boy, sit,” Uncle Uzzi says and pats the seat beside him.

“Happy birthday,” I say and grin as I sit down.

“You know, that is a wonderful girl you have. All your cubs are grand, though she is a special one. I can tell,” he says, and I see his magic glowing about him.

“None of that for at least twenty years,” I mock growl.

“Ha! Of course not, dear boy. So, how are things with Elissa?”

“She is perfect, Uncle Uzzi, as you well know,” I say.

“I always thought she would be. Perfect for you, and the Pride, that is.”

“And you were right. I wish there was a way I could repay you,” I tell him honestly.

“Actually, that is something I wanted to talk to you about,” Uncle Uzzi says and turns toward me.

“See, I’m about to launch a brand new dating app to help supernaturals find their fated mates,” he says, and I admit, I am curious.

“A dating app? But how can I help? I am already happily mated,” I state the obvious.

“Yes, dear boy, I know. I was wondering if maybe you would endorse my services? Spread the word?”

“I can do that,” I say and nod.

“Wunderbar! Excellent. Now, is it time for some of that chocolate cherry cake your wife has hidden in the kitchen?” he asks, and I toss my head back and laugh.

Leave it to Uzzi to know where the goodies are.

“Elissa, my love,” I say, scenting my mate as she joins us, “Uncle Uzzi is wondering if the cake is ready?”

“How do you know I made you a cake?” she asks with a sly smile.

“Did you?” Uncle Uzzi counters.

“Of course! Okay, fine, I will get it,” she says and giggles.

But I can’t let her do it alone, so I help her and when we come out with the giant triple tier sheet cake, I smile proudly at my wife.

She seemed to already know about the app thing, because on top of the cake is a smaller one shaped like a cell phone. On it is a pink screen with some kind of hearts and wings drawn onto it and the words ‘Date to Mate’.

“You knew about the app?” I ask.

“Of course, I did. I keep telling you, I know everything,” she says and winks at me, and I do not doubt her for a second.

My mate is amazing.

Uzzi is brimming with emotion as he blows out his candles, and the amount of love in this room for the old Witch is tangible.

I look around at all the mates he brought together.

My sister, Jessica, and my Beta, Brayden, are among them.

Gretchen and Reg, Elissa’s best friend and her personal guard.

Mikey, our healer, and Kylie, maker of the sexiest panties my wife owns.

Pamela and Javier.

Lance and Annalia.

Hank, Uncle Uzzi’s former driver, and Annabeth, a Lioness from a neighboring Pride.

Plus, her sister, Antonetta and one of my Honor Guard, Pierce.

Megan Sudak, one of our own she-Tigers, and Cole Mingan, a Dire Wolf from a nearby Pack.

So many happy couples and their young are here to celebrate Valentine’s Day and to wish this man well.

“Toast!”

“Toast!”

“Yes, let’s have a toast from the birthday boy!”

“Thank you. Thank you all so much for celebrating my birthday with me,” Uncle Uzzi says, raising his hands and smiling kindly at the crowd.

“You know, every time I help bring fated mates together, it fills a special place inside my heart. All of you are inscribed right her,” he says and taps his chest, “All of you are written on the pages of the book that is my life. I carry you with me, always. And I can’t wait for the next chapter to begin.”

Inside me, my Tiger chuffs and I wrap my arm around my wife’s waist. I am the man I am today because once upon a time an old Witch brought me the love of my life, my fated mate, and I owe everything to him.

So, when I say I am going to endorse his new app, trust me, I am.

What are you waiting for? Go on and get ready for Date to Mate !

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Uncle Uzz’s Date to Mate

Date to Mate is a brand new Magical Matchmaking App conjured by Uncle Uzzi, the magical matchmaking Witch himself.

These bite-sized tales offer everything you want in a shifter romance featuring growly Shifters in search of their fated mates. But not all of these grumpy men are willing, that is, not until they meet the perfect curvy women of their dreams. Then it’s claiming bites and true love everlasting with a couple of hiccups, of course.

But we all know the course to true love never runs smoothly, but these tiny tales are just the thing to prove HEAs really do exist!

Take a look at the Series:

Sweet Heart for the Bear

Good Luck Charm for the Wolf

Curvy Nanny for the Cougar

Just a Friend for the Lion

Plus Size Plan for the Tiger