Colton felt the soft touch of Jezabelle's hand in his own. It was the only relief he was currently getting from the nerves that were jumbled. His mind racing on all different ideas of how this will go. What will this woman be? A witch, a vampire, and a werewolf?? A slight squeeze to his hand  makes him look down to Jezabelle who gives him an amused smile. She leans over kissing his shoulder making sparks ignite on his skin.

"She doesn't bite"

Her soft words spoken lowly for only his ears. Nessa was already long gone but she wanted to reassure Colton. He looked terrified of the woman before even meeting her. Colton hums but doesn't comment as he begins seeing the lights of the house come into view. He can see from here that all the sisters are on the patio hugging another woman. He clears his throat still looking forward but can practically see the grin on his mate's face. Jezabelle doesn't understand how much this means to him. He does NOT want to screw this up.

Grace had her manager run the club tonight so she decided to come home early to be with the girls. She wasn't surprised to find them all dolled up. This is a routine they have when they have a girls night in. What she wasn't expecting is to find the girls coming from the backyard. Shrugging it off, she goes to the back yard to talk and spend the evening in the cool Texas air.

She was not prepared to find a man attached to her golden hair daughter. Her heart skipped a beat seeing their interlocked hands. It was clear that this is the mate she was speaking of earlier. He is a tall, very well structured young man. His skin has seen much son just like her daughter, Kacia. Must be a generic trait. Grace felt her heartbeat slow down seeing how happy her daughter was. Jezabelle had a twinkle in her eyes and large smile planted on her face. Grace waited patiently as they came the final distance to her. She opened her arms and Jezabelle was quick to release Colton running into her comforting hold. Grace peaked over her shoulder and saw the boy.

Colton could instantly feel his blood freeze when her dark eyes met his. He wanted to be able to read her thoughts but then she did something he wasn't expecting. She smiled... He released a breath he didn't know he was holding. Releasing Jezabelle from her hold, she takes a step to him. He straightens up more watching her carefully.

Grace almost giggled at how terrified the young man looked. She could smell the familiar scent that lingers on her beautiful Kacia. His isn't exactly like hers but she has come to known most wolves carry a detectable scent from other species. It is how most can tell what they are, besides humans. She takes a step to him still looking into his large emerald eyes. He straightens his spine making her almost crack. She continues smiling gently before taking the final step and hugging him.

Colton stands completely frozen in his spot. He was NOT expecting this reaction from her. A beautiful giggle makes his eyes snap to Belle's who is grinning widely and holding her sister's hands. He chuckles and returns the hug as the woman rubs his back comfortingly before pulling back.

"It's nice to meet you, I'm Grace."

Colton chuckles dropping his head. Now his mind at ease hearing how laid back she is. She had no hint of anger, or worry. The only thing he could detect was amusement. He is sure that was due to his current state.

"I'm Colton Tate, it's a pleasure to meet you Grace."

With that Tara bundles over to her mom pulling her over to the large outdoor chairs. Belle releases Nessa and walks back over to Colton whose eyes are following her mother. His eyes snapping to her as she tugs on the hem of his shirt. She gives him a smile and hugs him which he returns without hesitation.

Nessa and Kacia walk over taking seats while Tara continues clutching onto Grace's arm. Her small form curling up to their mother on the couch. Kacia and Nessa take some long benches stretching out on them leaving the final couch for the love birds. Belle instantly curled to him as he smiled down content while wrapping an arm around her shoulder.

Grace looked on fondly at how the boy acts towards her daughter and could clearly see the affection he has for her. It was adorable and she couldn't help the smile on her lips at seeing the twinkle in Belle's eyes. Tara squeezed her arm making her look down to see her practically bouncing in her seat making her chuckle lowly.

Colton looked around at them all and for the first time saw the entire picture. The small petite girl known as Tara seemed liked the youngest still clinging to Grace. He then saw how the she wolf known as Kacia was just giggling while laying back. It was a shock to him to see the blood thirst vampire known as Nessa just laying back smiling fondly onto her baby sister. He has never seen a group like this one before. A clearing of a throat brought him back to Grace.

"I presume you have questions for me just as I have for you."

"Mom-"

One stern look from Grace and Belle sunk back down into her seat next to Colton locking her lips. Colton attempted to suppress his chuckle but it slipped earning him a playing slap to his chest.

"Ask away Grace."

"First off, Colton Tate... Would that be linked to Penny Tate?"

"Yes ma'am. She is my mother."

"Please call me Grace."

"Yes ma- Grace."

Nessa and Kacia giggle at his correction while Belle just rubs his chest comfortingly. Tara then pushes forward making all eyes turn to her.

"So since your a werewolf, you shift like my sister right?"

Everyone laughed lowly at Tara's question. Colton chuckled as well but chose to still answer her. The hand that was on his chest has now rested there earning a purr from his wolf.

"Not exactly." He looks to Kacia who has a knowing smirk on her lips. "Your sister shifts much quicker than the standard. I can shift on command but have not been able to do it in the speed your sister performs."

Nessa reaches her hand up earning a high five from Kacia making Belle roll her eyes.

"Can we see it!"

"Maybe another time sweetheart." Grace says before allowing Colton to feel the urge to do so. She then turns back to him. "With Penny being your mother, that would make you the next alpha... Is that correct?"

"Yes Grace"

Grace looks down to her daughter nuzzled in his side at the same time he glances down. She does not seem concerned. Although Colton is not sure if that is because she does not know what that means for her or just doesn't care. He is hoping for the ladder of the two. Belle could feel the eyes on her but didn't care to move. The way her mother was looking at her, she knew that was a loaded question.

"Belle, do you understand what this means for you?"

Belle turn to Nessa and Kacia who have now pulled their seats together. Kacia is laying on Nessa's lap while Nessa plays with her hair. Kacia can see the questionable look on her face and sits up focusing on her.

"Sis, this means that if he doesn't reject-"

"THAT will NOT happen." Colton interjects feeling his wolf surface. Belle unconsciously rubs his chest making his wolf settle.

"This means he plans on making you the alpha female of his pack."

At this Belle feels her eyes widen as she sits up whipping her head to Colton. He holds her waist refusing to let her get away. He can see the scared look in her eyes. His wolf whimpered at the rejection.

"Will your pack accept me?"

Her words come out shaky but causes him to release his breath. She wasn't terrified of her role... She is scared of his pack's reaction. His wolf instantly perking up at the newfound information. He pulls her tight to him bringing her head to his chest as he coils both arms around her. He can feel her heart beating out of her chest. He feels pride knowing she cares so much already.

"You, my bella, will be the finest alpha female the world has ever seen."

His words instantly cause a blush to creep up Belle's neck. She buried her face in his chest resuming their earlier position. Just now realizing everyone was staring at her. She downcast her eyes as her sisters giggle lowly at her.

"Do you have any questions for me Colton?"

Colton ripped his eyes away from his beauty to look at the alpha of the this household. She held the same aurora his mother carries. He could easily spew the questions about how she has four very different daughters but didn't want to be too intrusive.

"Out with it Colton, it is clear what you want to ask."

Colton whips his eyes to Nessa who has a smirk while playing with Kacia's hair. The she wolf lying contently in her lap with a grin. He turns back to see Tara laying down on Grace's lap while Grace leisurely runs her fingers through her hair.

"I don't want to intrude..."

"If you truly mean to be a part of my daughter's world. Then you will need to understand what she is a part of."

Grace continues running her fingers through her daughter's silky hair as she glances around at the girls. None of them seem bothered for her to speak. They all trust her fully which brings a great sense of pride to her. Her eyes turn back to the young man who is holding his daughter as if she was a treasure.

"I am sure you have figured out what I am."

"A witch"

At this Grace nods her head before continuing. "Belle is a unique witch which caused some... issues to arise in our coven. We moved away to begin anew and along the way came across each of her sisters. They each have their own stories to tell but the bond the formed was unbreakable. Nor I or anyone else could tell them otherwise. They were and still are the most powerful group of ladies I have ever met."

Colton takes a moment to let her words sync in. His eyes roaming over each who seemed to be lost in their own thoughts. Then he remembers what she said and turns back to her.

"What kind of issues arise in a coven that would cause a witch to flee?"

Grace smirks realizing he is quick witted.

"Belle is more powerful than any witch we have ever seen in our coven. The Coven wanted to strip her of her powers when she was a child... Feared that one day she would use those powers against them."

"Powers?"

At this he looks down to her to see his beauty's eyes are watery. Belle quickly wipes her eyes before sitting up. She looks to the small fire pit that lies in between them and raises her fingers. The flames dance higher into the night sky making Colton's eyes go wide with realization. Belle looks to him terrified of his reaction. He reigns in his thoughts and cups her cheek looking deep into her eyes. His emerald meet her electric blue eyes. He can see the fear in them.

"You can control fire as well?"

"Not just fire Colton..."

She gets up off of his lap before standing up. She takes a shaky breath before turning to their pool. Her hands lifting as the water springs up following her hand motions. She turns it into a orb. Belle hovers it over them. She clutches her hands into fist and the orb instantly freezes before she whips her hands out and the sphere explodes into snow flakes. Without glancing at her mate, she then closes her eyes and shifts the air below her to lift her up. She does a small circle around them before landing gently and turning back to Colton.

Colton sits there completely stunned. His heart is racing out of his chest. He can't seem to gather his thoughts straight. Everyone was looking at him expectantly however he couldn't seem to move. His mate is not only able to charm one element but control them all. He has NEVER heard of something like this before. He locks eyes with her and can see her red eyes and a few tears running down her cheek. His wolf kicks him in the ass making him get up and stride quickly to her. He cups her cheeks brushing away her tears. Her eyes continue gazing into his as he leans down giving her a gentle kiss. He feels her relax into his touch and press harder to his lips.

AHEM

He pulls back but hugs her tightly turning them to see all the girls looking to them expectantly. Belle buries her head into his chest again making his wolf purr at her adorableness. Grace stands up walking over to them. One hand on his shoulder while the other goes to Belle's.

"You promise to protect her?"

"Yes ma'am"

Grace cringes but knows he means no harm by it. She squeezes both of their shoulders looking to both.

"Then welcome to our family Colton."