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    “These are all really pretty houses,” Cindy said. “Much nicer than anything we have around here for that price. I can see why you would think about moving.”
    “You guys have been dating for less than a month,” Patty said. “Must really like this guy to be looking at homes.”
    Emma smiled and ducked her head. “I think it’s going well.”
    “And what does he think?” Cindy pried.
    “I’m pretty sure he thinks I’m his mate.” Emma laughed. “Isn’t it insane? I’ve been looking for a boyfriend for more than a year, and after one day this man thinks I’m meant to be his wife.”
    “I can’t tell if you’re happy about that or not,” Cindy said, perplexed. “He’s a pretty good-looking guy and you want to move in with him. Why not? Aren’t you happy with him?”
    “If you aren’t, you can just say,” Patty said quickly. “You really shouldn’t rush into anything. I know it’s a mail-order bride site, but that doesn’t mean you have to get married right away.”
    “I’m not rushing anything,” Emma assured them. “And I’m very happy with Aaron. I just can’t believe it was so easy. Fill out a form, answer an email, go on one date, and then it’s done.”
    “Has he said you are his mate?” Cindy asked.
    Emma shook her head. “He hasn’t, but he’s talked about mates many times. I know he’s hinting at it. I’ve been too chicken to come out and ask him about it.”
    “That’s incredible,” Cindy said in awe. “I still haven’t gotten a match yet.”
    “Don’t worry, it’ll happen,” Emma said confidently. “I’m a total convert now. I don’t know why I waited so long.”
    The two of them looked at Patty. Ever since Cindy had signed up, she and Emma were trying to convince Danielle and Patty to sign up too. Emma knew they wouldn’t end up with matches in Maple Creek, but she wanted to see her friends happy. Even if they all left the Center, it would still make her excited to know that she helped her friends find love. Not that she wanted everyone to leave the Center. She was only looking at homes. She still wasn’t sure she was going to move. It was part of the reason why she wouldn’t question Aaron on her mate status.
    “No, thanks,” Patty said. “No offense, Emma, but I can’t meet people from the Internet. I’ve watched one too many episodes of Dateline . I don’t want to be their next story.”
    Emma laughed. “No offense taken. I understand it’s not for everybody. But I’m always going to tell you what a great idea it is to use them. LK’s never had a bad story printed about them. They’re really aboveboard.”
    Patty rolled her eyes. “Of course you would say that. Now that you’re falling in love with Lion Man, your opinion is compromised.”
    “I’m really gonna miss you, Emma,” Cindy said. “I’m going to have to ask Danielle to add a new question to the application. ‘Are you a hopeless romantic?’ I need another sister in love here.”
    “Aww, thank you,” Emma said. “But I haven’t said I’m leaving yet. Just looking at houses.”
    “But you’re already thinking about it,” Patty said. “You’re as good as gone. I really wish you would reconsider. There is a lot of stuff to do in town. We have a good school system too. And most importantly, your job is here.”
    “She can teach anywhere,” Cindy said. “I think she can make a decision rationally. She knows what she’s doing.”
    “And I haven’t said I’m leaving yet,” Emma said more forcefully. “Nothing has been discussed yet. Nobody is moving anywhere yet. I’m just looking at houses, guys. You know I love to look at house porn.”
    “But you said you thought you were his mate,” Patty said. “That doesn’t sound like just looking at some nice homes.”
    “I like to be prepared,” Emma said. She checked her watch. “We need to get ready for the tour this afternoon. Enough with the mate talk.”
    Patty nodded. “We’re on it. But don’t