Nodding in thanks as he opened the door for her, she giggled at his offer and made an 'x' over her heart with one hand, as if pledging an oath.

"Cross my heart." she swore with a grin as they reached the counter, where she gave her attention to the barista. "Hi...mmm, can I have a mocha espresso with whipped cream and extra powdered chocolate?"

After Aaron had placed his order, Anne's curiosity finally got the better of her as they moved to wait for their coffee, his scent tickling her nose and making her instincts crazy.

"Okay," she finally sighed, polite and pleasant as could be though she kept her voice low for both their benefit, "I'm sorry if this is too forward of me, but it's making me nuts and I just have to ask...you are a werewolf, right?"