The sound of the collision could probably be heard for miles around as it echoed through the Canadian wood. Needless to say we both found ourselves on the ground, but fortunately we were no worse for the wear. He asked me a question in French to which I simply replied, “What?”

I stopped breathing as soon as I looked over at him. He was absolutely breathtaking! He was tall and lean while at the same time still being muscular. His hair was slightly wavy, a little over ear-length, and a rich deep honey blond. To top things off he had a gorgeous set of honey colored eyes. I had found another vegetarian! He stood up swiftly and gracefully before offering me his hand. “I am sorry, Mademoiselle. Are you alright?” he asked in a thick French accent, looking down at me kindly.

I stopped myself from gaping at him any further and gratefully accept his offer to help me up. It was a good thing that I could no longer blush. “Yeah, I’m fine, thanks.” After our earlier crash the wolf was now long gone- along with any other potential prey in the immediate area. “Uh, sorry about getting in the way of your kill there.” He laughed lightly in response, and the beauty of the sound made me feel almost faint.

“That is quite alright, Mademoiselle. No apologies necessary. Ah, how rude of me! I haven’t introduced myself yet. My name is Jacques,” he replied with an enchanting smile.

It was only through the dazzling power of this very same smile that I was able to fight down the fit of giggles that threatened to erupt from me. First “Jack” now “Jacques”. What are the chances, seriously? “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Jacques. My name is Kathrin.” I realized at that moment that I had yet to let go of his hand since he had helped me off the ground. I “casually” let go of his hand and let it fall back down to my side. Well, as casually as I could in that situation anyway. Yup, definitely a good thing that I could no longer blush. He chuckled at my obvious embarrassment. “So, um, you’re a vegetarian too, huh?” I asked, attempting to make small talk. I had never exactly been a very good conversationalist.