3 Months Later

Belle straightened her sweaty palms down her dress yet again. Her heart beat nervously as her mind continued to drift over everything that could go wrong. What if she falls? What if someone attacks? What if he-

"Bella?"

She snaps her attention back looking at the amber eyes of her sister. Kacia kneels beside her while Nessa finishes her hair. Tara has already ran off with Jake somewhere in the house. Kacia took her hands into her own feeling the slight moisture before smirking playfully. 

"You have no reason to be nervous sis" Belle just scoffs which only makes Kacia smile that much more fondly. "They love you Belle, have you not seen the way they act towards you?"

"Seriously Bells... even I can see it." Nessa chimes tucking the last of her hair into place before patting her shoulders signaling she is done. Belle's eyes going to the mirror in awe. Her sisters really knew how to make her beautiful. She tilts her head to look at the gold thin wiring that was intricately weaved into her hair. "You look beautiful..."

Nessa's soft words making her blush looking down. This only receives soft giggles from the elder sisters. Kacia pats her knee before standing back up. Belle slowly stands looking at the golden goddess in the mirror still not believing her eyes. Kacia comes behind her helping straight the necklace that falls neatly in place. Her finger gently touching the pendant. A golden yin and yang symbol which their mother gifted her symbolizing the union of two halves to a whole. 

After a moment of staring at herself, they jumped as a knock resonated on the door. Grace pops her head in making all girls rush over. Their mother giggles softly hugging back her treasures before slowly releasing them. Her eyes falling to her little golden beauty before she sighed in an awe. 

Behind her stood a tall young man who only had eyes for Kacia. She grinned and walked to him as he smirked bringing her into his arms. Nessa faked gag for a moment but Leo bowed slightly offering his other arm to the eldest sister. With a roll of her eyes and smile, Nessa took as he ushered the pair out. Belle couldn't help but shake her head with an amused smile. 

The last three months have definitely brought about a lot of changes. First and for most, their mother was now an a relationship with the former Coven leader, Thaddeus. He has made an effort to not only show his attentions to her but also earn the favor of all the Roman daughters. Tara already loves him, Kacia has warmed up to him, Belle is still cautious but their mother's happiness means more than anything... and Nessa, well she just threatened him if he fucked up. 

Tara and Jake have become the inseparable duo. It was questioned whether or not they were mates to Jake but he just shakes his head almost sadly. He says he feels something for her but not what the mate bond should be. That doesn't make him care for her any less. On several occasions in school, he has been caught trying to pummel some classmates for snide remarks made towards her. Tara is the only one that can pull him back from going over the edge. They are always together and Nessa has given up trying to stop it. She has now trust him to watch over her. 

Nessa has been acting differently lately. Her eyes always searching around like she is looking for something. Nessa confessed to her sister that she can feel something. She believes her vampiress is soon to meet her match. The family is excited but also nervous. It has been two weeks now but nothing so far. 

Kacia and Leo have been on each other like rabbits much to the sisters dismay. Nessa and him got into a tussle a while back but through that, she proved herself to him and visa versa. He still feels his wolf try to come to the surface every once in awhile around her but he understands she means absolutely no harm to him or his mate. Kacia still hasn't come to tell him of her 'heritage'. She is nervous of how he is to react but knows that soon she will need to. He can't be kept in the dark if they are to last. 

Colton has been completely hooked to his own mate. Belle wonders how he has not grown tired of her however he only looks at her with pure adoration. The romance is fully there but don't get it wrong, they still have arguments like any other couple. It usually is over the sisters but Colton just wants her to himself. She refuses to become one of those woman who abandon everything for a man. She made it clear, they were a package deal. Colton has since dropped the argument knowing that he would never win. 

"Sweetheart, you look... stunning" Grace says cupping her cheeks. She was so proud of her daughter embracing the destiny that was set for her. Her little girl was all grown up now and had the spirit of her father. 

"Thanks mom"

"Knock Knock"

The woman turn to see Penny standing there. The dark haired eye green eyed beauty looking upon her soon to be daughter. She looked as much of the goddess as the day she met her. Her eyes glistening as she walked forward. Grace releasing her daughter to allow Penny to gather her in her arms. Belle held her feeling the familiar warmth she receives from her own mom. Glancing over Grace has a soft smile on her lips. Over the last two months, she has become extremely close to Penny as she helped her get ready for this day. 

"You look beautiful Jezabelle."

That was another thing, Penny LOVED her full name. It originally made Belle cringe not used to hearing it but Penny said it was the name of a warrior and after so many times of saying it, Belle gave up. Penny pulled back before reaching her hand out to Grace. Grace took it as Penny winked before taking her towards the door. 

Pressing the door open, Colton stood there in a suit. His eyes doing a leisure trail on his mate. The mothers' see where his sights are at and pat his arm as they pass on their way out. Belle can't remove her eyes from Colton, lately her hormones have been out of control. She constantly has the urge to have him touch her. She originally thought she could be pregnant but Colton explained that it was her body going through heat cycles that will continue. She was happy with the information. Her and Colton both have agreed that it wasn't time for a baby. They still had a lot of growing to do and adventures to have. 

"Jesus love..." He watched how her eyes darken as he stepped forward. He could smell her arousal and felt his own eyes darkening before flickering amber. He had to control himself. Lately this has been an ongoing occurrence. She constantly was... lack for a better term, horny. He loved every minute of it but right now wasn't the time. 

Clearing his throat he steps back closing his eyes for a moment. Belle steps forward and cups his cheeks kissing him softly. The sparks tingling their lips. A growl ripples through Colton but Belle pulls back opening her eyes as her thumb ran gently over his cheek. "Thank you Colton"

His eyes opening to look down into her mesmerizing blue orbs. God, he could get lost in them. "For what love?"

"For being you... for loving me, for accepting me, for giving me the world."

Colton smiled gently laying his forehead to hers. They both stood there in silence just absorbing each other's presence. Nothing other than the other matter to them. They knew that it wasn't always going to be sunshine and rainbows but damn anyone who tried to hurt them. He pecked her nose before pulling back taking her arm and gently tucking it in his own. He walked her out graciously to the pack grounds. 

Upon arrival, the pack was all standing around a stage. The members making way for the young couple. All eyes were on them as they made it to the stage where Alpha Desmond and Alpha female Penny stood proudly. Desmond smiles fondly as they step up to the stage. He turns his attention to the audience. 

"We are all here this evening to celebrate the new Alpha and his mate. As myself and my mate step down, we feel this couple is ready to take over and continue carrying the Southern Crescent Pack with pride."

Claps are heard all around as Penny steps forward by her husband. Her eyes turning momentarily to Belle before looking out to everyone. "With our succession, we are pleased to give our titles down to our son and daughter."

Belle couldn't help but feel the tears come on at her words. Colton holds her firmly looking down at her with a loving smile. He leans over to kiss her hair as his mother turns winking at them. He chuckles and Belle releases a shaky laugh. 

"Colton, step forward"

Colton releases Belle momentarily as he steps forward. His dad pushing him down to kneel which he does. He takes off the small crown he wore and placed it on his head. This crown was only used in this ceremony but it was tradition. Like the passing of a kingdom to it's king. Colton closed his eyes as he felt the metal circle weight on his head. 

"Rise Alpha Colton!"

The crowd begins beating their chest right over their heart showing their loyalty to the new Alpha. Colton can feel his wolf power increase as he stands and looks around at his pack. All giving him praising looks. He stands back with a small nod of his head as his mother steps forward again. 

"Jezabelle Roman...  Please"

She gestures to kneel before her, slowly Belle steps forward and Penny offers her hands to help her as she kneels. The beauty bows her head in respect. The moment lingering as Penny looks down to the future of their pack. Belle gets nervous as the minute passes feeling her heart race. Penny raises her hands and takes the tiara before placing it gently on Belle's head. The blonde beauty releasing a breath she didn't know she was holding. 

"Rise Jezabelle Roman"

She slowly stands up and turns looking out to the pack. Her jaw dropping at the sight before her. Every single person has their heads bowed with their hands pressed to their hearts. She feels the water behind her eyes at their acceptance of her. Colton comes to step beside her taking her hand making her look to him. He then shocks her as he bows to her as well. Turning back to Penny and Desmond they are also bowing leaving her in a state of shock. Slowly everyone comes back up making Belle blink back the tears. 

"Welcome Alpha Colton & Alpha Female Jezabelle"

Loud cheers ring out making Belle's tears come out. They all accepted her and she had never felt such relief. Glancing over, she finds her family. Her mother and Thaddeus standing along with Nessa. Close by is Tara with Jake's arm slung over her shoulder as her arm is around his waist. Kacia is wrapped in Leo's protective arms as his head rest on her shoulder. 

It's moment in time when everything was perfect. Belle looked to her mate who looked the definition of perfection to her. He turned her before grasping her face laying a passionate kiss on her that had the crowd roar that much louder. She smiled against his lips making him chuckle pulling back. 

The night spent in celebration of the new heads of pack. The story of a witch with numerous powers to be bound to a werewolf that without question accepted her. Their love knowing no bounds as they continued to become what would be one of the strongest couples of their time. Much is still to be told but one thing was for sure.

This is just the Beginning.