Page 11 of Purrfectly Mated

“I know tonight was bad for you, Elissa Phoenix, and you don’t know me very well, but may I ask you something?”

“Um, yeah, I guess.”

“What kind of man are you looking to settle down with?”

“What? Oh. Um, I don’t know.” Elissa laughed and pointed to herself.

“I mean, I’m not exactly overcome with offers.”

“Nonsense! You are just beautiful, young lady. A rival for my Betty, here take a look at this,” Uzzi said and reached inside his wallet for the snapshot he always carried of hisliebling.

“Awww, she’s beautiful,” Elissa replied.

“Now, if you could pick any attributes in a man, what would they be?”

“Okay. Top of my head, if I was searching for a boyfriend, I guess I would want someone who was honest, loyal, and kind. Someone who is attracted to me, you know,” she said and blushed sweetly, “Someone who loves me and wants me for who I am.”

“I see. Very levelheaded. And what about looks?”

“I don’t think I should be too picky about that,” she shrugged.

“Now explain to me why a young girl like you can’t have any man she wants? Come on, it’s just us, Elissa. What kind of man is a young beauty like you attracted to?”

“That’s an odd question for a man, no?”

“It might seem that way, but it is an industry thing, I assure you. Here,” he reached into his pocked, and retrieved a business card, handing it to the no longer shivering female.

“You just think of me as Uncle Uzzi. I run this service here. now, you would be doing me a favor if you answered my questions. What else is there to do? Besides, I so love a good chat.”

“Alright, but only because you asked,” Elissa said and snuck a peek at Hank and leaned forward to whisper.

“I love guys with muscles who arebiggerthan me. Not that I know many muscly guys who like chubby girls, but I swear, there is just something about a big man that makes me feel small and safe.”

“And sex? You do enjoy a healthy sexual appetite in a man, yes?” Uzzi asked.

“Um, that’s a little personal, Uncle Uzzi---”

“My wife, gods rest her, loved intimacy above all else. She always said that couples or mates came together this way to express what words could not. To reaffirm vows and show their love for one another. Sex is natural, Elissa. It is important too. We are physical beings who walk this earth, do you not agree? I swear I miss that as much as I miss her cooking,” he said truthfully.

“Oh! Well, I never thought about it that way. I mean, I guess I must seem prudish, but honestly, my sex life is a bit of a disaster. In fact, I haven’t had any great sex that I know of, but yes, I agree with your wife. I suppose physical intimacy is important,” Elissa said in a rush.

She blushed furiously, but Uzzi Stregovich was on a roll. He nodded sagely, reading between the lines. After all, he would be negligent if he did not ask such intimate questions. Prospective mates needed to know the deal.

When matchmaking Shifters, blunt talk was required. Once she noted Uzzi’s interest was not personal, Elissa had no problem opening up to him as he knew she would.

“Oh dear, you will know great sex when you have it. In my experience, the best sex only happens where there is love,” Uzzi winked.

“There is nothing as fulfilling as making love to someone you were made to be with. Destiny, you know.”

“Destiny? Well, great. Then since I am thinking up this dream guy, sure, great sex is a must.”

“Good, I think I know just the man for you.”

Elissa laughed, and Uzzi just smiled at her. It was so sad, he thought, how many women settled for a mediocre sex life. Life was short, why not spend it with someone who could give you tantalizing days and sizzling nights?

“How can you do that?” Elissa asked.

“Read the card, dear,” he said, and she looked down.

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