"The Elders"

Colton gives a slight bow but only due to his wolf wanting him to give his respect. He didn't have respect for them. He knows that they only show themselves when they believe there is a crucial matter at hand. This is the first time he has ever met them personally. 

The Elders give a nod of their heads in acknowledgment of his action. They turn back around as Penny practically drags Colton to stand by Desmond's side. All three presented while the five Elders continue to judge them. Colton digging his nails into his palms as he locks his jaw from spitting out his thoughts. 

"We are here to meet and evaluate your mate."

"Yes, a young Jezabelle Roman" Another one speaks up. 

Colton gives a forced smile and a nod in return. Penny can see her son's resistance to speak so speaks up for him. 

"She will be here tomorrow afternoon before the ceremony."

The Elders look to one another as if questioning 'why not tonight'. Desmond clears his throat gaining all of their attentions. 

"We understand what you are here for however Jezabelle is not a member of this pack formally and is not due to abide by our laws yet."

"Are you saying she is resisting her role as the future Luna?"

At this Colton's head snaps to the man who speaks the question. All eyes are set on the young alpha seeing his reaction to the question however his eyes are only trained on the one Elder. 

"She is ready to be Luna. She comes from a strong family with whom she is close and I will not separate her from them."

"Once she is Luna, she must reside with her pack..."

"Yes, ONCE she is! At the present time... she is NOT!"

Colton could feel this man's attempt to provoke him and was falling into his trap so easily. He didn't care, these people came to them with preconceived notions on how he and his queen were to be. He and his wolf would not stand for blatant disrespect no matter the source. Realizing the tension, he wills himself to take a deep breath to attempt to calm himself. 

"Belle is not a werewolf, you all are perfectly well aware of that. She is a witch with whom I was blessed by our moon goddess to be mated to. She is going to make a fine Luna... Until that day is upon us, she will remain where she pleases."

With that he leaves the room. The Elder's eyes set firmly on him until he leaves. His wolf yet again on edge. These simpletons believe they know what is best and yet they have no idea. Walking towards his stairs, he stops seeing Jake leaning against the wall in the hallway. A smirk playing on his lips. 

"Pissing off the Elders? That didn't take long." Jake says knowingly pushing off the wall. "Glad to see you're back in control."

Colton gives a nod of acknowledgment but doesn't comment. They walk towards his room before Jake pats him on the back and heads towards his own chambers. Walking in, he locks the door not wanting anyone to talk to him tonight. Colton walks to his bed flopping down as Belle's scent fills his nostrils from the pillows. He unconsciously lays down on her side as he inhales deeply. The scent becomes stronger followed by a soft giggle. He instantly snaps up and finds a blonde beauty standing on his balcony. The door barely opened as hypnotic blue eyes look to him with amusement. 

Belle stood outside watching as her stressed mate came in and felt herself smile fondly as he practically dived nose deep into her pillow that she has used on some occasions. Her light laughter alerting him to look her way and she couldn't help but stand still outside awaiting his reaction. His body slowly sliding off the bed as he cautiously walked to her. Belle could tell he wasn't sure if she was really there. To put his mind at ease, she felt her palm warm up and lifted it slightly allowing a small ball of fire to be produced. 

If Colton wasn't sure before, he surely was now. He pulled open the doors and the wind exhaled the fire from her palm. His hands were quick to cup her cheeks in his palms while his eyes continued to fall into depths of her blue pair. He slowly leaned forward brushing his lips gently against hers. A jolt of electricity running through his body like a charge being released. Belle smiles and leans up to connect more firmly.

Belle could feel her insides warming again. Her lips coming onto his with ferocity. His groan only charging the ambers within to burn into a raging fire. His arm coming down to wrap around her waist while he yanks her against his chest. She complies happily as the doors snap close behind them. Their lips moving in a passion filled embrace. Moans falling from her lips like a song.

Colton could feel it... Her heat. He could smell her pheromones coming to him strongly. His wolf growling possessively in his head. Colton began to slow down trying to not rush this. He didn't want to force her into something she wasn't ready for... Not in the state she was in. His wolf now growly at him to allow him control.

Belle could feel his grip on her but his muscles were tense and he pulled back slightly. She opened her eyes to find his between yellow and green.

"Colton, what-"

"I don't want to rush you Belle.. Not just bec-" He closed his eyes tightly trying to control his inner thoughts. "Not because you're in heat."

Belle softened and cupped his cheek. "Colton, look at me"

Her words gentle but with a tone of a command. After a moment of hesitation his eyes set on her. His eyes flashing emerald and amber as he continued to battle for control. Belle could see his inner war and wanted to put his mind at ease.

"I don't want you because of some heat..." His eyes retreating back to the forest green she adores. "I want this because you are the man I love."

Colton searches her eyes and can still smell the pheromones but the animalistic need in her gaze. She is being honest and that reassurance was all he needed. He exhales allowing his breath to exhale over her lips. The skin tingling as the air shifts. He can feel it as he leans forward to gently lay his lips upon hers. The kiss is sensual and feel of all the emotions words couldn't express. His hand running into her golden threads. The softness brushing his forearm as he grips it afraid to let her go.

Belle could tell what all this meant not just for her but for them both. His lips creating a dance with her own. One she happily followed. Her hands running down the front of his shirt slowly feeling the muscles that lie beneath. His muscles tense and ready to attack however he controls himself and allows this to be at her pace. His lips coaxing hers to open and allow his tongue to mingle with hers.

Colton could feel her fingers grazing lower and his body electrifying to the sensation. His body on a high he never wanted to come down from. Her fingers gripping the hem of his shirt before pulling it upwards. His hands releasing her only long enough to have the cloth fall to the floor. His own hands finding the sides of her shirt before slowly lifting it up giving her the chance to stop him. The fabric joining his own on the wooden floor.

Belle stood in her bra awaiting his gaze to waver however it never happened. His hands going to her hips scorching her sides at the touch. A flame she was willing to be engulfed by. His feet gently walking back having her follow suit until they were standing at the edge of the bed. His hands guiding her to turn and lay down on her back.

"You are beautiful love..."

His words gentle as his gaze finally took her in. Her long locks fanned all around her. Her chest covered in a blue lace. The color a match to the signature eyes he loves. Her skin looking as smooth as silk ready to be worshipped. He slowly leaned down as her hands ran up his stomach to his chest before encircling his neck.

"You are mine," Colton's voice taking on a huskier tone.

"As you are mine"

Belle felt her body practically begging to be touched. Her hands yanked his head down to recapture the sweet nectar of his lips. His lower half pressing onto hers making her whimper. His hand went to her inner thigh gently pulling them apart so he may lay between her legs. A moan escaping her as his pelvic pressed against the jeans covering her own.

"Fuck Belle"

Colton couldn't think straight when hearing her moans dance in his ears like a harmony. His wolf trying to force him to move faster but he wanted to enjoy this... to take his time. This was the woman whom he will be with till his final day. He is planning on worshipping her like the queen she is. His hips moving forward and backwards enjoying the friction between them.

Belle was getting impatient and reached down to unbutton his pants. Colton leaning up slightly allowing her to perform the action. His own hand going to hers to allow the snap of the button to release. Her hands began moving quickly to get the jeans down his legs. He chuckled slightly but obliged feeling the fabric go as far as his knees before he leaned back to step out of it. His eyes remaining locked on hers. His hands then reaching down to grip the sides of her own jeans before they come slithering down her tone legs.

Colton allowed his lips to brush the length of her leg while he took off the garment. Standing up, he was bare below his jeans. He watched as Belle's eyes sauntered all the way down before snapping back to his own. Her eyes a shade different and the heat radiating from her coming off like a wave. Colton inhaled deeply enjoying the euphoric scent of his mate's yearning for him. His eyes turning amber as his eyes danced over her own frame.

Belle laid allowing him to greedily take her in before he came back down onto her. Her legs naturally widening to allow for his frame to engulf hers. His lips becoming more dominant on hers. She couldn't think straight allowing the passion to invade all her thoughts and consume her. His lips leaving hers as his hands went to the straps of her bra pulling them down as his lips descended on her mark.

Colton felt her body arch the moment his lips made contact with her claim. A sharp inhale as the breath filled her lungs and made her want more. He smiled before allowing his teeth to elongate scraping the mark.

"Please"

Belle pleading him to do it again. Following her demand, she felt the surge of pleasure course through her from her neck to the tips of her toes. A loud moan escaping her as he bit down while his body molded to her own. She felt the flames enrapture her, consuming her... And she loved it. His hands going to her back undoing the bra before coming back to tug it down her arms. His body hovering enough to allow the piece's removal. His mouth moving back to her own while lifting her to move her up on the bed. Belle helped wanting to final feel all of him.

"Say you are mine"

Colton demanded his queen to submit to him. His wolf wanting her to state that no matter what. Moving forward, that she was his. No one else had the right to her as he did. His amber eyes gazing down at the blues below.

"I am yours"

His fingers left her neck to graze her shoulder before going to her sides and stopping on the hem of her panties. Leaning back on his legs he made fast work of removing her barrier before collapsing back on her. He reached over to his night stand thankful for his present from Jake a few weeks back.

Belle's eyes went to his hand that was at the desk as a small foil wrapped square came into view. She watched as he brought it to his lips tearing it open with his teeth. Her heart beating hard, trying to escape the confines of her chest.

"Look at me love," Her eyes instantly snapping to his as his hand went south. "You are my queen, my love, my everything."

Belle felt her heart melt at his words before he leaned forward connecting their lips again. Both his hands finding their way to. One connected to her side while the other gripped the nape of her neck keeping her lips attached to his own. She felt him begin moving his hips forwards and backwards. The friction making a wetness pool at her core. She was ready, she wanted this. As if sensing it, he began to slowly press inwards making her insides stretch to accommodate him.

Colton groaned feeling how tight his Jezabelle was. He went slow wanting to ease the pain he knew she must be feeling. Her muscles stiffened when he got so far but he rocked his hips gently before pressing further. Jezabelle arched as his pelvic finally met hers. He looked to her to find her chest heaving and mouth slightly open allowing for small breaths to enter.

"Breath love"

Her body submitting to his words. She inhaled deeply before releasing it slowly. She nodded and he began moving again as he pulled out. Her body wasn't as sore as she predict. It was different but not necessarily painful. His pace began picking up allowing her body to rock with him. Loud sounds of pleasure escaping her as his body became one with hers.

Colton growled feeling complete as his thrust became harder. His mate accepting him perfectly and his wolf finally at ease as the consummation between himself and his mate occurred. His body felt alive like no other. Every nerve electrified amplifying every touch. Their skin glistening from the heat created between. His lips moving once again to his claim as his thrust continued to build his pleasure.

"My Queen"

His sank his teeth in and she fell over the edge, her mind going blank as the pleasure pulsated through her. Her body relaxing with aftershocks with Colton picking up his pace again with a deep groan. His hands going to her side to yank her bottom half harder to his. In doing so found a spot that made her see stars.

"My King"

Colton growled loudly hearing her words escape in a moan. His body ready to topple over the edge with a few more thrust. Her body arching again making him hit a certain angle that makes her walls tighten. He knows she is close again and once her to go with him. His lips coming down onto her mouth sealing the sensation completely. His breath heavy as he finally reaches the high as her walls once again pulsate around him.

Belle couldn't believe it. Lying beneath him breathing heavily as they both return back down to earth. It was unlike anything she has ever experienced. Most importantly, she felt.. complete. The world dissolving only leaving her and him. She wanted to feel this way always.

"That was..."

"Perfect"

He finishes lifting himself to look at her. His mate, his world. He couldn't have felt more blessed. Her eyes shining with pure love. He leans down kissing her with all his might. He could go again but knew she might be sore. Leaning back he pecked her once more before pulling out slowly. Her face pinching slightly at the unfamiliar feeling.

He made quick work of disposing of the condom before getting off the bed to get a towel. He could feel her eyes on his backside making him smirk. He walked into the on suite to wet a wash cloth before going back to the bed. Belle was half asleep making him chuckle. He leaned down touching her gently and was surprised to see very little blood. Pulling a blanket from the end of the bed to cover her before he slid in behind her.

Belle couldn't keep her eyes open but could feel his heat coil around her framing her to him. She smiled gently with her eyes closed as he molded them into one. His lips kissing her neck tenderly. His lips brushing her ear as the darkness finally consumed her.

"Sweet dreams my love"