"Are you ready Belle?"

Belle takes a deep breath turning away from here mirror to see her sisters all sitting on her and Kacia's bed. Ever since arriving home from school, her stomach has been in knots. She was nervous of her first date. She had a feeling that kept linger of a bad omen. She didn't want to think much of it and just wanted to enjoy her time with Colton. 

Tara helped do her hair while Nessa did her make up leaving Kacia to find a sexy yet appropriate outfit. She ended up finding a spaghetti strapped halter that matched her trench coat to go over it. With the jacket, having a collar, she chose to wear her hair up while Tara left a few tendrils framing her face in soft waves. She felt beautiful and standing up her sisters clapped loudly in approval. She smiled warmly at them as they climbed off the bed to come give her a group hug. 

"Belle, your date is here!"

All girls pulled back hearing their mother's voice filter through the door. Taking one final glance in the mirror and grabbing her bag she turned and winked over her shoulder before heading out. Her fingers unconsciously spinning the newly gifted ring. The silver rolling smoothly over her finger as she makes her way down stairs. She walks to the living room where she sees her mother sitting with Colton. 

Smelling her intoxicating scent, Colton instantly stood up as his eyes widen slightly. His mouth parting slightly as he attempts to regulate his breathing. It never seems to amaze him how absolutely beautiful she is. Her eyes always holding him captive. He watches as she slowly walks into the room biting her lower lip as she smiles. He snaps out of it when movement comes beside him and her mother walks over embracing her tenderly. 

"You look beautiful my baby girl"

Grace praises her daughter as her cheeks turn lightly pink. She hears Belle huff knowing she is embarrassing her but looking back to Colton, he can't even peel his eyes away from her. She giggles gently making Colton close his mouth and step around the couch to join them. She feels like she is intruding on an intimate moment and decides to kiss Belle's cheek before making a graceful exit. 

Belle watches her mom leave before turning back to be met with the emerald eyes that hold her hostage. God, she is addicted to them. He looks sexy as hell in his black attire. His eyes easily standing out. 

A soft touch braces her cheek as the warmth seeps through her. His finger brushing gently as he steps to her. Only one word simply leaving his mouth. 

"Beautiful"

He said it so gently, it wasn't a compliment as much as it was a statement. It instantly made her smile making Colton's breathing halt momentarily. She was the absolute most perfect mate he could ever has asked for. He leaned forward and gently pressed his lips to hers. It was soft and loving. A throat being cleared pulled them apart making them look back to the stairs where all three sisters sat looking at them. 

"Have her home a decent time Colton"

Colton heeded Nessa's underline tone and new she meant business. His hand found hers and the sparks ignited a fire on his skin as he lead her to the front door. Belle turning back to wave at her sister's and now mother who waved goodbye. They made it to his truck but before she could get in, he swiftly pulled her chest to his own crashing his lips to hers. Her hands came up to run through his silky hair making him growl against her lips. Belle smiled against his lips making the kiss break. He pecked her once more before opening her door and helping her in. 

Making quickly to his side, he got in and laid his hand on her thigh as Belle gently wrapped her arm around his not pulling away from his show of affection. He grinned taking off down the road. He had made a plan to have her to himself. He wanted time to get to know her and allow their bond to grow. Driving safely but quickly he effectively made it to the outskirts of town. 

Belle continued looking out the window as his thumb continued rubbing her thigh gently through her pants. She had to bite her lower lip to keep from the moan dying to escape from the simple touch. He was driving away from town leaving her confused but intrigued. He came to a narrow road and made a turn onto a dirt path. She leaned forward looking around but all she saw was a forest. Glancing to him he continued looking forward while a smirk tugged at his lip. After a few minutes of driving deeper into the forest, he stops. 

Colton can see her confusion but doesn't say anything. He gets out coming around to her side and opening the door offering her his hand. She takes it and allows him to lead her away from the truck. 

"Colton?..." He just hums in return as she continues looking around. "Where are we? Is this where you plan to murder me?"

He couldn't help but laugh. It does seem like something you would see in a horror movie. He turned facing her seeing her scared eyes. Does she really believe he could ever hurt her? Cupping both cheeks, he looks deep in her eyes.

"Do you trust me?"

"Absolutely."

"Close your eyes love.." Belle slowly closes her eyes trusting her heart even with the dread holding her gut hostage. He pulled her slowly as to not allow her to trip. After another two minutes he stops and slowly walks behind her. "You can open.."

She slowly opens up and smiles at what lays in front of her. A wide lake lies open a few feet away while a campfire dances nearby. She can see a basket lying close to it along with a few blankets on top of a log. This was not at all what she was expecting, it's so much better. She turns to see Colton looking at it while his hands are in his pockets, he almost looks nervous?

"I know it's not much.." Colton starts off not really sure how to explain his motives to her. "I honestly didn't want to do the fancy dinner followed by a movie. It seems to common, to expected... I wanted to get to know you and not have any distractions. Not that I want you to feel uncomfortable but just to-"

His rambling is cut off when Belle leans up to kiss his cheek. She pulls back showing a happy smile. 

"This is perfect Colton."

He grins and wraps his arm around her waist bringing her over to the fire. They both sit down on the log while he wraps a blanket around her shoulders. She smiles biting her lower lip making Colton image doing the same. He shakes his head turning to the gift basket to bring out some food. He starts with a bowl of strawberries that has Belle's eyes lighting up. 

"These are my favorite!"

"I may have asked your sister.." He says with a sheepish smile as she giggled gently. Taking one she moans as the sweetness hits her tongue. Opening her eyes she can she Colton's eyes flickering yellow. His tone dropping lower than usual. "Don't"

She knew what he was asking and nodded while blushing from it. He reached out hovering one near her lips which made her instantly take a bite. Colton's eyes trained on her lips as she allowed the juices to glistening her pink lips. He couldn't tear his eyes away from her luscious lips. 

"What made you choose this particular spot?"

Colton snaps out of his thoughts hearing her smooth voice. He clears his throat before reaching for another strawberry for himself. He takes a bite before answering her. 

"My dad has a way of eating at my nerves." He can see the amused look in her eyes. "This was my escape when I needed time to myself."

Belle looks around and can see how this would calm anyone. Turning back to him, he can see his eyes are focused on the fire. It seems his mind is replaying a memory. 

"Was it hard being raised or trained to one day become Alpha?"

"It didn't seem that bad at first. I understood early on that a lot was expectant of me.." His eyes remained trained on the dancing flames. "I just feel like... I'm not enough."

Belle furrows her eyebrows not understanding. "What do you-"

"The first time, I changed on my own without the full moon's help. I was so proud. My mother smiled so big at me as her eyes glistened. I turned to my father but he didn't seem fazed at what I had accomplished. It was like it wasn't important to him, that I hadn't just transformed for the first time."

Belle sat quietly understanding what he is talking about. He feels like a disappointment to his father. She decided to try a different tactic. She looked up to the night sky as the stars danced above. 

"You know, my father died when I was young."

Colton comes back to the present turning to look at his beautiful mate. Her eyes remained trained upwards. 

"He was a good man for what I can remember. He loved me greatly but I always felt like something was missing."

"What happened to him?"

She forced a smile while recalling what her mother told her. "Our Coven was afraid of my father and his gift. They charged him with assaulting a member of the Hierarchy and murdered him."

"Belle, I'm-"

She turned to him shaking her head as she took both his hands into her own. "Don't be sorry. It was not your fault."

"Was he gifted the same as you?"

"No, he was gifted in time." With Colton's confused face, she elaborated. "He was able to walk through time."

"Holy shit.. are you joking?" Belle shakes her head negatively. Colton had never heard of that power before. 

"It is a very rare gift. Only a handful of witches throughout our making had ever been gifted with it... They were terrified of him, and by association.. me."

Colton didn't know what to say for a moment as her eyes went back up to the evening sky. His eyes however were trained on her profile until he recalled her earlier statement. 

"You said you felt something was missing."

"My sisters." At this a smile lights up Jezabelle's face. 

"You care deeply for them." 

"I couldn't have been blessed with a more perfect family. Nessa is the oldest and slightly crazy but very protective of all of us. Kacia is the trouble maker until she feels threatened... I would NEVER want to be on her bad side. And Tara is my baby sister. She has so much love."

He watched as she described her sister's with such adoration. "May I ask how you all came to meet?"

She turned and decided to tell him the story. He didn't interrupt her and listened intently. Her eyes were showing pure love as the memory played out for him to hear. He couldn't believe what all Nessa and Tara did which lead to another important question.

"Tara is not a witch is she?"

Belle looked deep into his soul wondering if she should tell. After a moment she shakes her head negatively looking down. "No, she is not"

"Then what is she?"

His words soft as he can tell she is having an internal battle with herself. He takes his fingers out lifting her chin to meet his assuring gaze. 

"A fallen angel"

His eyes snap open wide. Whatever he was expecting... it was definitely not that. She nodded gently as to assure him he heard correctly. 

"Tara is a..." 

"An angel yes."

"Wow..." He sits there quietly as her story drills through his head. Turning back, he can see her worry. He cups her neck making her eyes snap to him. "Your story is safe with me."

She leans forward connecting their lips giving him a silent thank you. He continues kissing her as the fire burns deep through him. She pulls at his neck making his lips firmly press to her. His arm coils around her to lift her before setting her to straddle his hips. She continues allowing for him to guide her as they both fall into oblivion. 

Belle doesn't even realize that her core is directly above his harden shaft. That is until she moves her hips slightly. A loud groan escaping him as his arm uncoils and grips her bare sides tightly. She doesn't even realize that he is guiding her to continue moving forward and backward against him. The feeling is too good to deny so as the kiss turns feverish, she continues the friction between them. 

After a minute, she pulls back allowing air to invade her lungs however Colton has other ideas. His lips move to her jaw line down the side of her neck making her moan. He begins sucking hard making her a moaning mess. 

"Belle, I can't... I can't stop him."

She pulls back in her lust filled state to see him holding her thighs in a death grip as her eyes glow bright golden. His eyes trained on her neck. She realizes what he is wanting. Leaning her head farther away, his eyes flicker to hers and she gives a slight nod in confirmation. His teeth sink in to her neck making her sigh before she feels the energy leave her body. 

After a moment Colton pulls back licking at the spot enjoying the mark that now claims her as his. His only thought is...

She is forever mine.