A/N: Hi! This is the full version including the slightly mature scene. If you have already read the chapter without the scene and you don't want to read this, you can skip it. The scene starts at *^*.

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'Cause you're a hard soul to save,

With an ocean in the way,

But I'll get around it, I'll get around it.

Florence + The Machine, Over The Love

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Chapter 30-The Moment

Sydney Carrington's POV

"I love you." He murmurs in my ear and I shut my eyes and wrapped my arms around his neck. "I love you too." I mumbled back as he lay slow sweet kisses on the curve of my neck.

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His hands gripped my waist as he continued to lave kisses on the right side of my neck and my eyes remained shut from the pleasure that those kisses from him was giving me.

Brendon slowly slid the hem of my dress up, making the material slide up my body. Opening my eyes, I could see his beautiful grey eyes looking down at me with so much emotion in them that it made my breath hitch.

I slowly sat up and with my gaze fixed on him, I pulled my dress off. Immediately, his grey eyes turned dark from lust as his gaze left my face before moving down to my body.

My eyes widened when his gaze returned back to my eyes. "You're beautiful." He murmured as he ran a finger down the side of my face gently and my lips parted from how gentle and loving he was acting.

Feeling a sudden bout of confidence, I reached for the clasp of my bra and undid before pulling the straps down my shoulders. Now, I was totally bare except for my underwear.

If it was possible, Brendon's eyes turned even darker and I shivered involuntarily from the expression on his face. Without hesitation, Brendon gripped onto my hips and leaned over me, making me lie back onto the bed.

He slowly trailed kisses down from my neck towards my chest and down my chest. I arched my back and shut my eyes from the sensation and pleasure driving my senses. Everything felt more intense and...amazing than before. It didn't really feel like how I felt when I was with Will.

Pushing my thoughts away, I leaned my head to the side and pulled Brendon's head up and kissed him hungrily. Our lips moved together and I could feel him ground against me. Just the feel of him pressing against the apex of my thighs made desire pool out of me.

Pulling away, I was met with the sight of Brendon tugging his shirt off to reveal the golden tanned skin of his body. Swallowing harshly, I took in his muscled form as he undid the buttons of his jeans. His grey eyes were locked on mine the entire time and I could feel my heart pounding as if I ran a hundred miles.

Once his pants were off, Brendon was just in his boxers before he got onto the bed and climbed on top of me. His face neared mine and his lips brushed against mine before moving down my body again. He left hot wet kisses down, between the valley of my breasts and when he was at my belly, I raised myself up with my elbows and watched as he bit the top of my white lace underwear before dragging them down with his teeth.

Fuck, that was hot. If it was possible, I could feel myself gasp at that. Hearing the sound I made, Brendon raised his intense gaze to mine before a knowing smirk curled onto his face as he tossed my underwear to the ground.

Just from the smirk, I could feel my cheeks heat up. Now that my underwear was gone, I was totally in the nude. But I wasn't too insecure or nervous that Brendon and I were finally going to be together or that I was totally naked in front of him.

However something in me knew that this was right. Pushing all my insecurities away, I sat up and reached over and pulled Brendon's boxers down.

He let out a hiss as the material slid down his hips easily. I gazed at him and I could feel my lips part. Looking at my dazed expression, Brendon reached out for me and the scent of him, dark chocolate and something musky with citrus fruits entered my senses.

"Lie down." He ordered softly and I obliged, wondering what he was about to do. I knew I was aroused as hell and I wanted to reach that big finish. I waited in anticipation and slowly, a mouth closed over me and I gasped before letting out a moan.

His tongue moved against me and I gripped the sheets from how good and pleasurable it felt. "Shit! Brendon!" I hissed and my hands moved from the sheets on the bed and threaded my fingers in his hair. "Oh fucking hell." I cursed under my breath.

I was so so close and I shut my eyes and moaned When it almost crashed against me, he pulled away and my eyes snapped wide open. "Why did you stop?" I questioned and frowned as I peered at him.

A wolfish smirk curled onto his face as he gripped onto my hips, the evidence of my desire clear on his face. I couldn't help but feel a blush rising onto my face at that.

"Ready?" He questions huskily, and I realised what he was going to do. I nodded my head jerkily and Brendon got on top of me. His hands moved towards my waist and his lips were on my neck.

Slowly, he entered me and I stiffened before relaxing as pleasure that was more intense crashed across me. Brendon let out a low groan as he settled himself in me while I let out a soft moan. "Please." I groaned out and gripped onto his shoulders.

Brendon nodded and slowly pumped into me. I shut my eyes as bit onto my lip as pleasure coarsed through me like electricity. Brendon continued thrusting with low groans here and there and I gripped onto his shoulders. I was pretty sure that my nails were pressing deep into his skin but he didn't seem to mind.

"Please please please." I begged as the big O was so close. Brendon didn't respond verbally but quickened his movements. "Oh hell!" I cursed as the finish line was just within reach.

All I could think of was reaching that ultimate goal and Brendon captured my lips with his as his fingers trailed up my body. His kisses were intoxicating and electrifying and this one was no different.

Need crawled through me and I shuddered and let out a moan as his lips kissed the mark he had given me months ago. Somehow, it felt as if the mark was throbbing. Not from pain but pleasure.

I could also feel a change in Brendon as his movements became frantic and uneven. Somehow, something was lacking and I guess Brendon knew what it was as his head shifted to my right shoulder and sank his teeth into my skin where his mark lay.

Instead of pain erupting, intense pleasure shot throughout my whole body as I came from the thrusting of Brendon's hips and the bite. It felt as if I was thrown out of earth as stars danced in front of my eyes.

I was almost unaware of anything happening except for the fact that Brendon must have reached his peak as he gave one last thrust into me before slumping on me before retracting his teeth from my shoulder.

I shut my eyes as the waves of pleasure coarsed through me and I slowly released my hold on Brendon's shoulder as he pulled out of me.

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I sighed in content as the pleasure ebb away and Brendon got off of me and lay down beside me before pulling me in his arms.

We were silent as we basked in the afterglow and occasionally, Brendon would leave loving kisses on my shoulder and back. Only when my breathing evened out that I turned around to face Brendon with a small smile on my face.

The only emotion I could feel was the love for this man and how he had changed my life. Without hesitation, I leaned my head up and brushed my lips against his before murmuring, "I love you."

Brendon pressed his lips against mine and gripped tighter onto my waist as it was already slung over me before replying gruffly, "I love you too."

With that, I sighed in content and shut my eyes as I leaned into his embrace and fell asleep.

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Opening my eyes, I blinked sleepily before stretching my deliciously sore muscles before looking at the body beside mine. Brendon's eyes were shut and he was snoring a little with a heavy arm slung around my waist. We were still naked under the sheets and I was glad that I was in his arms considering that he was giving out so much warmth since the weather was cool.

I shifted on the bed before I snuggled even more into his arms. Contented beyond belief, I shut my eyes and curled up even closer to him. Last night was perfect. He was perfect. It was even better than I thought it would be.

I gazed at my left hand where his name was scrawled on with thick black ink and traced it with my fingers from my left hand. After, I slowly reached up to the right side of my neck and touched the mark where Brendon had bitten me again last night.

I expected to feel jagged skin or the skin to be raised slightly but all I could feel was the smoothness of my skin. It was as if Brendon had not marked me again last night.

"Good morning."

I looked up to see Brendon looking down at me half-lidded eyes. "Good morning." I mumbled shifted to get out of bed when Brendon tightened his grip on my waist. "Where are you going?" He questions huskily and I looked up at him with wide eyes.

"To get breakfast." I could feel my cheeks heating up from his lustful gaze that was directed at me. "Whatever for? When what I want for breakfast is already here in bed." Brendon answered roughly as he pulled me on top of him, his eyes were sparkling with mischief while a wolfish smirk curled onto his face.

I let out a squeak at the suddenness of his action and I was thankful that the sheets were still on us. "But you have work to do." I protested weakly.

Undaunted, Brendon replied, "The pack can run themselves for just one day. With that, he tipped his head up and our lips met.

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I gazed into the mirror scrutinisingly. My cheeks were flushed and my eyes sparkled. I looked as if I had been thoroughly ravished the whole day. And that was exactly what had happened.

The bite mark that Brendon had given me last night was smooth and of the shape of his teeth. Just running my fingers over it made it throb and desire pooled once again. I shivered and turned away.

It was around six in the evening and Brendon and I had not left our room for the whole day except to get something to eat or to mess around in other parts of the house. In a way, I was glad that Cara had gone to the pack house to sleep for the night because of the...activities that Brendon and I had been doing the whole day.

Never had I felt so connected to someone before. It was strange to say that considering that Brendon and my souls were tied together for all eternity after the season and the Blood Exchange. However, being this connected to him made it all the more intimate and precious.

Now, Brendon was once again taking me to the lake for a picnic as the previous time we had done that, we were interrupted with the news of Kyle's escape. Also, Brendon had informed me that Will and Giselle were released with their memories wiped clean by Rhett who was the only trusted person in the European pack to administer the serum.

And for a while, it didn't register to me that Will was finally out of my life for good. I adjusted my jeans and slipped on my flat boots before making my way down to kitchen where Brendon was preparing our meal for the picnic.

Entering, I gazed at the sight of Brendon chopping up some vegetables for the salad and hid a smile at the fact that he didn't include tomatoes. Although they were cherry tomatoes, they were still tomatoes nonetheless and I guessed Brendon really truly disliked them.

In no time at all, I placed the picnic mat into the backseat of the car along with the basket while Brendon started the car. Soon we reached the lake and the mat was laid down and the food was spread on it.

I gazed at the beautiful scenery and sighed in content at the beauty and tranquility of this place. Beside me, Brendon was silent as he reached for my hand. Looking down, I laced our fingers tightly and gave a small smile to him.

I chewed on an apple and we enjoyed each other's company when a thought occurred to me. Turning to Brendon, I asked curiously, "Do you think Kyle has given up?"

At my words, Brendon raised an eyebrow at me before replying shortly, "No, he's lulling us into a false sense of security before he strikes. In other words, this is the calm before the storm."

I thinned my lips at that, not liking a single thing about it. I didn't want anything to ruin whatever Brendon and I had now. Right now, it was perfect and I loved it. "Well who do you think is behind everything? Could it be your father? Or your uncle?"

Brendon sighed and shook his head. "I highly doubt it. My mother poisoned my father as a way to get the last laugh while my uncle on the other hand, is definitely dead. I tore his head off."

I tried not to react at that but sometimes, the fact that my mate had a notorious reputation for his infamous actions slipped my mind. Sure, I didn't forget that he had once hurt me, but I forgave him. After all, what was the point of being bitter in life?

But as usual, Brendon could see right through my facade and let out a chilling laugh before turning serious. "Do you really want to know what happened after my parents died?"

At this, I hesitated. Sure I did. I was aching to know. In fact I was dying to know. Curiosity was like a bug I couldn't get rid off but I knew better than to push. But hey, if Brendon was offering to let me know, I was going to grab that opportunity. But then again, it was a perfect day and I was afraid that if this topic was brought up, the day would be ruined.

But of course, curiosity won and I nodded a little. Brendon remained still before he released his hold on my left hand.

"My parents died when I was seventeen with Cara seven years old. Considering I was not of age to lead the pack, my uncle took over temporarily until I turned twenty-one. But that was his goal all along. To be the Alpha of the European pack. In the past, my father stood in the way and now me. But since my father was dead and I was not of age, this was his golden opportunity."

Brendon paused before his eyes turned cold before continuing. "Cara was the only family that I truly knew and cared about. But my uncle obviously didn't want her around and soon he shipped her off to boarding school. There wasn't a way for me to not be the Alpha when I turned twenty-one unless I died. But my uncle couldn't murder me, he was already on suspicion for killing some pack members. Killing me would certify his death as well. So he tried to make me handicapped so that I would wish for death. Because what kind of pack would want a disabled alpha to lead them?"

I sat still, listening intently but I could sense something in Brendon was so close to breaking so I reached out for his hands and clasped them with mine.

Brendon paused once more to look at our hands before looking up at me. "So it began, he tried various ways to make it all seem like an accident. These scars on my arms was to cut them off but he thought better than to do so because there wasn't a believable explanation to give if my arms were gone. This carried on for a year when I managed to break out of my chains and I caught him by surprised and ripped his arms off before beheading him."

My eyes widened at that and Brendon turned away from me to stare at the lake. "Harming me wasn't the only thing he did, he even harmed the wolf, making it distrust anyone and attack whoever challenges or looks at me wrong."

I gaped silently at that, everything was finally making sense. That would definitely explain why Brendon's wolf was so hostile with everyone. I had only figured that Brendon's uncle had tortured him, not his wolf. But now, the puzzle pieces were falling into place and I came to understand the wolf.

Normally, the wolf was to guide us through everything in life we experienced. And it's most primal instinct was to survive but if the wolf was harmed or abused, it would react and change drastically.

It would be like a lion with a thorn in its paw, snarling and attacking anyone who comes by. Even those that try to help it. I could hardly blame Brendon or his wolf for the walls he had to separate himself and whoever who could harm him.

"I was eighteen when I took over the pack, I had proved to everyone that I was capable by winning any challenge or protest. At that age, I quickly pulled Cara from the boarding school because who knew what my uncle was up to if she continued studying there. And that's it." Brendon finished before he avoided my gaze.

He remained silent and I wet my dry lips and turned to him. "I'm sorry for what you had to go through and I thank you for telling me and I certainly don't judge or blame you for your actions." I say softly and cupped his face with my hands.

Brendon sighed and replied. "It doesn't matter anymore, It was over more than a decade ago." I caressed his cheek with the back of my hand and leaned in to kiss him.

I brushed my lips against his gently and tenderly. At first, Brendon didn't react but soon, he took over the kiss with so much hunger and desperation, it made the toes on my feet curl in my boots.

Never had I kissed with this much emotion from anyone. It was as if I was drowning in Brendon's love and relief, I didn't want to surface for air. His tongue swept across my lower lip before biting gently on it to gain entrance into my mouth as his arms lifted me off the mat onto his lap.

I didn't know how long we made out at the lake, but it must have felt like hours. Slowly, Brendon pulled his lips away from mine and rested his forehead on mine.

"I love you Sydney." He whispered and I shut my eyes as his arms wrapped around my body.

I breathed out in response, "I love you too Brendon. Never doubt that." I say softly and stroked his cheek lovingly with my thumb.

I leaned in to kiss him once more but Brendon shook his head and pushed my curls behind my ear with his free hand. "No, anymore of that and I will end up taking you here and I think you're sore."

I frowned, he couldn't know that could he? Seeing the expression on my face, a smirk crossed his handsome face that was highlighted by the moonlight.

"You were walking a little funny earlier." He stated with a satisfied and wicked grin on his face.

I rolled my eyes and swatted him in the arm playfully. Brendon laughed a deep throaty laugh and I rested my head on his chest. I knew when Brendon and I went back to reality tomorrow, I would have to tell my siblings that our mother was alive and to prepare ourselves for whatever the future was going to give. But for now, I was just going them to the back of my mind.

The night was perfect as Brendon and I lay down on the ground with the millions of stars above us in the night sky.