Jezabelle grinned feeling her pulse accelerate. It has been a few days since the meeting with Alpha Tate. He had many questions that her lovely sister chose not to answer much to his dislike. She could feel Kacia's irritation rolling off of her in waves. Other than her sisters and mom, she has never told anyone the truth behind the day they found her... her past. 

Even with the news of the Elders coming to Southern Crescent Pack, Jezabelle couldn't find it in her to not smile. A warmth seeped around her waist and the addictive scent of woods enveloped her. Jezabelle leaned back as Colton inhaled her with his lips gracing her neck. She felt the goosebumps arise. 

"For the love of God man! Mark her already!" 

Jezabelle laughed at Jake's exasperated voice. His long groan as he dropped his head back. Drama Queen. Colton growled lowly not caring for Jake's constant narration of his time with his beautiful mate. Glancing over, Colton catches Kacia whacking the back of Jake's head making Tara giggle while Jake pouts. Opening his arms, Tara quickly walks to him giving him a hug. He grins down at the ball of sunshine. That is until she steps away to walk with Kacia. Jake quick on their heels leaving the mates alone. 

Belle takes the opportunity and turns around in her mate's arms before getting on her tip toes to kiss him. His hand is quick to find the base of her neck keeping her pressed to his lips. A whimper leaves Belle making Colton's wolf grin. He tightens his arm around Belle and picks her up resulting in her wrapping her legs around his torso and holding on tight. Her arms tightly coiled to his neck as he adjust one hand to her perfect ass. Her fingers running through the hairs at the base of his neck making him groan against her mouth. 

A bell goes off and alerts the couple pulling them away to look around. The parking lot is completely empty now and they realize they must have been standing there for quite sometime in their own little world. Not that either of them truly cared. Belle turns her eyes to look with the forest green eyes with golden specks in it. 

Colton looked deep into those glacier eyes that has his wolf purring. Her eyes showing how much she adored him. Love? Maybe... But he certainly wasn't rushing her. He knew what he felt for her ran deep and he thanked the moon goddess for such a precious mate. Her golden hair gleaming in the sun. Those blue eyes that remind him of a precious doll. His eyes slowly going down to her slightly swollen lips that were red from previous activity. 

He began walking into the school with her still in her rightful place... his arms. His fingers drawing soft circles on the underside of her leg. She involuntarily shivered making him smirk. She narrowed her eyes but he could see her playfulness. A sly grin came to her lips making Colton wonder what. 

His thoughts were cut off when she leaned forward pressing her lips lightly to his neck. Colton froze in his tracks while her nose lightly skimmed the length of his neck. Fuck! He cursed under his breath as she moaned lowly. She was playing with fire but fuck if he didn't enjoy it. 

Belle squealed when he abruptly yanked the doors open to the school before going to a classroom to the side. She didn't even realize he began walking again. She came back to the present as he pressed her against the door while a light click resounded as he locked the door. She pulled her head back to see his eyes were practically glowing gold now. Her chest rising and falling against his as she awaited his next move. 

"Wrong move"

His lips came crashing down in a punishing kiss. Belle gasped feeling him press his own excitement to her core. Colton didn't hesitate deepening the kiss. The kiss consuming her completely as her mind got fogged in a wave of lust. In that moment, she didn't care that they were skipping class, she didn't want to let this moment go. 

Colton's wolf was in full command in this moment and the urge to sink his teeth in her neck was overwhelming. Colton was however pressing his way to stop that from happening. He wanted to do it right and NOT in the heat of the moment. So with much reluctance. He pulled back breathing heavy. His eyes opening to see his queen still in a daze state. He internally cursed not wanting to stop. 

"Belle, will you do me the honors of going on a date with me?"

Belle who was completely in state of euphoria snapped back and blinked rapidly. She could see his internal struggle but what warmed her most was his words. A wide smile spread the length of her face as she nodded, not trusting her voice at this moment. 

He chuckled at her adorableness. She leaned forward kissing all of her face making laughter continue escaping him. He continued holding her as he stepped away from the door and sat down on the side of the teachers desk. Belle still coiled around him. 

"I was thinking we could go tomorrow if that is alright?"

"I would love to Colton"

He could see her happiness making him feel proud. Although marking her in an empty dusty classroom would have been... amazing. He could wait... but not too much longer. He glanced at the clock and saw they had twenty more minutes until the end of first period. Belle followed his gaze before turning back around with a mischievous glint. She leaned forward pressing her lips to his again. Leaving the next twenty minutes in a bubble of their own. 

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Knock Knock

"Come in"

Belle sat up on her bed. The day was mostly uneventful at school. Jake continued to hang with Kacia and Tara. Tara very much enjoyed his company while Kacia felt he was a fly that just wouldn't fly away. Jake knew he was annoying Kacia but couldn't help it. She was too easy to rile up, it was almost comical. Belle on the other hand was very much enjoying her constant companion. No matter where, Colton made a point to have a hand wrapped around her. 

The door opened to find Nessa stepping in. Belle scooted over so Nessa could set beside her on the bed. Nessa didn't seem to know how to start. Her fingers were twisting together while she dropped her head downwards. Belle didn't push her and just gently laid her head down on top of her shoulder. Nessa relaxed at her sister's gesture. 

"Belle, I'm sorry..."

Belle knew exactly what she was apologizing for. It was no secret that Nessa was having a hard time with her being bound to werewolf. Belle didn't blame her though. It only hurt because Belle thought she didn't trust her enough to handle her relationship. 

"It's okay Ness"

Nessa reached into her pocket pulling out a small leather pouch. It was tattered and Belle recalls only see this one time prior. Opening up, Nessa dropped the content into her hand showing a small silver ring with one red ruby in the center. It didn't look like much but Belle knew it had quite the sentimental value to Ness. She watched as her sister lifted Belle's hand slowly before sliding it on her right ring finger. 

"This ring once belonged to my... the woman who gave birth to me." Ness corrected herself not daring to call that woman her mother. Belle knew this was a hard topic for her sister. "I kept it for so long hoping that I could discover more about my heritage and alas I found more than I ever wanted to know..."

"Nessa-"

"This ring symbolized my past to me and I don't want to be that person who continues to look to her past. I want to move forward, including accepting our new family member." Belle smiled gently feeling the ring on her finger. "Now I am not going to lie to you, that is our promise. Within the ring is somewhat of a tracking beacon."

Belle studied it closely but still didn't understand. Nessa raised her hand palm up asking for her sister's hand which she obliged. Nessa brought Belle's hand to her lip before elongating her fangs. Belle didn't retract or jump which helped Nessa. With her fangs on display, she gently bit into one of Belle's fingers before retracting. A red spot appeared on Belle's finger which Nessa guided to the ring rubbing it on the ruby. The ring appeared to glow momentarily before returning to its crimson red color. Nessa then took Belle's finger sucking off the remaining blood making her red eyes appear momentarily. Still Belle remained observing her sister. She knew Nessa would never harm her. 

"The ring is known as Meus Amor. It is latin for-"

"My beloved..." Belle recalls from prior lessons. Nessa smiled gently at her little sister. 

"Exactly. It holds your blood and mine in it. When ever you need me, just concentrate and the bond from the ring will let me know. I will be able to find you with the scent of your blood from the ring. It is undetectable to anyone other than the beloved."

"Nessa, isn't this type of thing meant for your mate?"

"Perhaps... and if the time ever came, we will figure it out."Belle nodded her head in thought while studying it. "All I request is that you continue to wear it."

Belle smiled turning up to look her sister in her eye. 

"You have my word Ness."

The sister's hug and Belle feels great relief that Nessa has given her blessing while also showing her protective nature. Belle knew her past and knows that she has very little from her time before so for her to gift her with something of great importance, she will cherish it.