The sun filter in causing Belle to blink her eyes awake trying to adjust to the brightness. Her body thrumming with a new found energy. The heat on her back causing her to smile while rubbing her hand over Colton's arm that has wrapped itself around her bare stomach. His head pressed into her hair as he continues sleeping away. She goes to lift his arm and he tightens his hold making her silently chuckle. 

"Where are you going?" Colton grumbles while his thumb rubs her stomach slowly. 

He begins rubbing his head into her hair inhaling her scent. His hold on her not relenting as she laughed trying to wiggle out. This only caused his body to react as he emitted a low growl. Belle felt his arousal on her backside and stiffened slightly. She didn't move for a moment as Colton breathed through it before lifting his arm to allow her movement. She turns in his hold facing him to give him a gentle kiss before pulling back. 

"I need to use the restroom." 

Colton chuckles softly pointing to the door in his room. She gets up reaching down for the only thing she could find which was Colton's shirt. Slipping it on, she makes her way to the bathroom to do her business and wash her hands before coming back. Colton is propped up against the headboard on his bed. His eyes slowly going down her form. Her body reacting as her heart rate sped up. He inhaled deeply and his eyes turning yellow. 

"Come here"

It was a command, not a request. Belle's feet taking her as her eyes remained locked with the yellow hues. She gets within arm reach before he coils his arm around her and tugging her to fall on his lap. She laughs gently and relents to him. His hand going to her leg and slowly creeping upward. 

Knock Knock

Colton and Belle going stiff. Belle quickly gets up trying to find her clothes. Colton stands up to stop her when another round of knocks resonate. 

"HOLD ON!" He hollers at the intruder. He yanks up his boxers from the previous night before turning to Belle. She is still in his shirt. He walks to her kissing her forehead. 

"I need to go" Her words a whisper in hopes no one can here outside. She pecks his lips once before stepping back. "Tara"

Colton's brows furrow together but a light shines and Tara is stand beside Belle. Her eyes are wide but before she question it. Belle leans over telling her home. Tara nods trying to look anywhere other than the half naked boy in the room. Another light flashes and they're gone. Colton curses under his breath before going to the door to yank it open. 

"WHAT!"

"Dude, you need to start getting- WOAH!" Jake stops midsentence pushing his friend aside. Smelling the room that clearly had a guest recently. He turns back to his best friend who looks ready to murder him. "Did I interrupt something?"

"Yes" Colton says in a deadpan voice shutting his door and walking to the closet. Jake looks around the room while he is gone. 

"How the hell was she here? Where did she go?? Was sunshine here?!" Jake begins shooting questions out as Colton re-emerges from the closet with clothing on. 

"She came, she left, Yes she was, and you scared Belle away."

Jake stands with his hands up in surrender. Colton huffs turning to the bathroom in his room before slamming the door shut. Jake releases his breath and makes a quick exit knowing Colton's pissed right now. 

Colton comes down shortly after Jake ran away to find the great hall a buzz with the new guest sitting near the head of the table with his parents. He doesn't say anything as he sits down to eat however the whole room goes quiet. He can feel their gazes but doesn't lift his eyes. 

"Good Morning Colton"

He bows his head respectively before finally looking to them. Their noses sniffing and he realizes his scent has changed. He doesn't say anything allowing them to assess him as they wish. Desmond can feel their questions and decides to stop them. 

"Everyone! Tonight is the full moon. We begin our festivities at 5 this evening. Everyone do your duties and meet at back here then. Dismissed."

Just like that, the sounds of chairs scraping can be heard as everyone begins getting up to leave. Colton goes to stand but his mother stops him making him sit back down beside her. His eyes following her gaze to the Elders sitting across from them. The room now vacant of everyone other than the five Elders, and his parents. 

"Colton, you smell different." Desmond says gently. 

"I thought you told us the witch does not reside here?" One of them speak up. Colton turns to him. 

"She does not and what happens between myself and my mate is our business alone."

"Colton" Desmond says in warning tone. 

"I have duties to attend and a mate to gather. Please excuse me." With that, he stands up yet again leaving the Elders without a word. He walks out not glancing back to find Jake outside. Jake nods his head and they begin jogging to do their morning patrol. 

The afternoon flies by as does Colton's duties. He doesn't pay attention to the Elders but continues help setting up for the run and the gathering. It isn't until the sun begins to lower that he realizes it was almost time. He heads to his room to get ready as does the other members. Jake knocks letting him know that it is almost time. He follows his friend downstairs as the everyone gathers in the great hall. The elders standing up front off to the side as his parents stand at the head. His mother motioning for him to come forward.

"Sweetie, you ready?"

Colton gives his mom a smile and a nod. His father steps forward catching everyone's attention. Desmond looks to his son giving him a nod before his eyes go over his pack. 

"Tonight we rejoice under another full moon. We have much to be thankful for. We will have several new guest with us during our run tonight. First is the Elders that have come to meet our future Luna. As we all know, my son, Colton has found his mate and we are tha-"

The doors swing open to the great hall behind everyone making everyone turn to the back. Standing there with her hair straight down to her hips is Jezabelle. Her eyes overlooking the crowd before settling on the only pair that matters to her. Colton steps down from the stage walking through the crowd to the back of the room. Her scent becoming stronger with each stride. 

"My queen"

He leans down kissing her gently making her smile gently. She doesn't say anything as she feels every pair of eyes are set on her. She has never felt more nervous than in this moment. She always had her sisters and usually the eyes that landed on her never mattered. This was different, these people would be the ones she would one day rule over. They would become hers to protect so their opinions and views of her mattered. 

"Breathe my love"

She nodded and took his arm. Colton turned back around to find the room all looking directly to his queen. He held her firmly and began walking through them. His queen walking with her head held strongly. He could feel her nerves but she didn't show it. They walked to the front where Penny quickly came embracing her in hug. Belle took it happily before looking to Desmond who bowed his head respectively. She mirrored the action as Colton turned her back around to the crowd standing along his parents. 

"Our second guest of honor, and your future Luna... Jezabelle Roman"

With that the quietness erupted into loud roars of cheer. Belle smiled hearing their approval of her. She gave a small head bow to them. Feeling a different energy beside her, she turned to find these group of people not dressed like the others. Colton's grip on her redirecting her back to the crowd. She knew whom they were and was prepared to prove her worth. 

"With that, let's enjoy a wonderful dinner prepared by you all before our run! Thank you!"

Everyone claps again as the begin filing in to seats around the great hall. Colton turns Jezabelle away from the Elders towards his parents. Grace taking her hands into her own. 

"You look beautiful Belle."

"Thank you Grace" She says blushing slightly. Desmond steps forward. 

"You ready Jezabelle?" Straightening her spine, she looks directly at him. 

"Absolutely"

Desmond studies her for a moment and can feel her power radiating off of her. She may not be a wolf but his wife was right, she will be a strong Luna. She carries herself with the grace of a queen. He is just hoping the Elders do not break her spirit. He nods his head at her as Colton takes her to her seat. Upon seating, many young children run up to her and begin speaking to her. Colton sits back smirking as Belle smiles and answers their questions. A few young females and males speaking of her beauty. One little she wolf not yet five climbed up on her lap before beginning to chat. A few adults giggled while Belle just grinned happy they were all okay with her. The little girl was sweet and told her she wish to be as pretty as her. The evening sun setting as everyone enjoyed a meal together. They all began leaving the hall to go outside. That is when the Elders decided to have a moment with the future Luna. 

"Ms. Roman, may we have a word?"

Belle snapped her head to the woman who spoke. Colton's hand on her thigh tightening. She nodded her head and stood up making Colton mimic her action. Penny and Desmond also standing as they all walked out of the great hall to speak in the study. Penny and Desmond standing in the back while Colton stood strong at his mate's side. Belle looked to the group feeling their power. It was strong, but nothing compared to Kacia's. 

"It's nice to meet you Ms. Roman." She bows her head to the man who spoke. He stepped forward to take her hand. Colton had to suppress a growl as he touched her hand. Belle locked eyes with the Elder. "My word, you are quite a beauty."

Colton is quick to take her hand back before wrapping his arm firmly around her tucking her to his side. Belle lays her hand upon his arm around her. "Thank you sir."

One of the woman step forward examining her. "You understand why we are here. It is not natural to have a wolf mated to a witch..." Belle nods her head but the woman continues, "I must say, you aurora is extremely strong."

"Thank you ma'am." 

"That still doesn't make you strong enough to defend a pack." 

Penny glares at the man whom threatened her last time. Of course it would be him that would make a snarky comment. She goes to step forward but Desmond gently tugs her back. Colton growls lowly but Belle turns placing her hand on his chest before turning to the man who made the statement. 

"I agree..." All heads snap to her but she pays no mind while still looking at the man who spoken previously. "I can prove I am worthy of the title."

Colton, Desmond, and Penny turn to the group of Elders who seem to nod their heads agreeing with her. A few have a prideful glint in their eyes while two remain skeptical. The female steps forward again. 

"Do you believe you can protect this pack and your mate?"

Belle straightens herself looking at each of them before speaking. 

"Without a doubt."

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Author's Note

This is a double update for everyone who has been following Hell's Belles!

I am so sorry everyone who has been following my works. I am currently dealing with some health issues and have not been able to update as regularly as I typically wish to. I am hoping for more regular updates (Everyone two days) soon. Thank you for continuing to read my work and voting. It means the world. 

Also, this is the beginning of a four book set. The next story will focus on Kacia, the third being Nessa, and lastly Tara. Tell me what you think so far!