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CHAPTER 29
Damon's POV ß (recommended by Nangijala)
I slammed my fist into the wall, letting out a yell of frustration. They were all dead. I stared at the bodies scattered across the ground, anger building inside of me.
How could I let this happen?
It's been years.
A couple rogues kill some woman, then they attack us mercilessly, killing my own mate in the process.
I had been away at the time.
Imagine that.
Leaving your mate for only a weekend, and coming back to find that she had been murdered over something she took no part in?
The old Damon died along with her.
I let out another angry yell, and kicked the lifeless body in front of me, not caring who it was.
I continued to kick away the bodies as I made my way to the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Jeremy, bring in your men. It's time." I ordered firmly, hanging up before he could respond.
I was going to finish Cole once and for all, but first, I wanted to make him suffer just like I did when my mate was killed.
So was I going to kill Christina?
Hell no.
I was going got do much worst...
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Cole's POV
Why did I save Cole?
Trust me.
I want to tear him limb from limb, more than everything in the world, but I knew that there were more.
Whatever we faced at his house, that was nothing compared to what he really had. I can just tell that this isn't over.
But right now, I just got my mate back, and I won't waste a second more of it not adoring her.
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Christina's POV
I woke up with a start, my heart pounding, gasping for air.
"Shhh.... I've got you."
Immediately I was engulfed into a warm hug.
Cole.
Without hesitation, I wrapped my arms around him, pulled my body closer. I nearly screamed in protest when he pulled away, but the look in his eyes silenced me.
Love, adoration, relief.
"Cole..." I whispered.
He stared into my eyes while gently wiping away the tears streaming down my cheeks.
Wow, I didn't even know I was crying...
"Christina, please don't cry." He pleaded softly, pulling me back into his warm embrace.
For the first time in a while, I felt safe.
Safe, loved, and that there was actually someone who cared about me.
Once again, he pulled away, and I couldn't help but let out a sad whimper.
"Christina, baby girl, I'm sure you're hungry right now." Cole said, looking at me with eyes filled with love and care.
Just as I opened my mouth to protest, my stomach let out a deafening growl. Talk about perfect timing.
"Come on baby girl." Cole said softly, picking me up from the bed and carrying me down to the kitchen.
"Cole?"
I placed my hand on his arm, telling him to stop.
"What's the matter?" He asked, concern written all over his face.
"I-I... well, I wasn't able to really... shower... and stuff."
Just as I finally spit out the rest of my sentence, Cole already brought my back upstairs, placing me on my feet right in front of the bathroom door.
"Take your time baby girl. I will make your lunch so you can eat when you come back down." Cole said, rubbing my back in a calming matter.
I simply nodded my head, watching him walk back downstairs.
Two hours later
Yeah that's right.
I took an hour long shower, and spent the rest cleaning up. I felt so refreshed, and let me tell you, after spending nearly two weeks in the same filthy clothes, I have never felt better.
I slowly made my way down the stairs, wincing with every step I took, pain shooting through my body.
After my fourth step, I let out a small gasp of pain, and then a yelp of surprise. Cole had come out from nowhere and effortlessly lifted me into his arms, tenderly carrying me down the stairs and placing me into a nearby armchair.
An involuntary grin broke out across my face as he dragged a table in front of me, filled with food and orange juice, my favorite!
"Enjoy," he murmured, sitting across from me.
15 minutes later
I leaned back in the armchair, rubbing my stomach happily. That was without a doubt the best food I have ever eaten.
"I see you liked it." Cole observed softly.
I looked up and smiled sheepishly back at him. In return, he grinned back and picked up the plate and glass, carrying them away to the kitchen.
I couldn't help but smile as he walked away.
This was a new Cole, one that actually liked me. Truthfully, I was wondering whether I should build back my walls and lock him out, or give the new Cole a try.
I get it.
He hurt me.
Trust me, I understand how horrible he can be- yet the pull I have towards him stops me from hating him.
No matter what, I feel that we have to be together, and to do that- I need to forgive and forget.
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Mandy's POV
I was pacing on the porch, my heart beating rapidly and I was biting my lip nervously.
Christina was back, and now was the time I should apologize. Sure, I was relieved when we got her back and all, but I still needed to apologize.
Here goes nothing.
I opened the door and was ready to run up the stairs, straight to Cole's room, and get this over with- when I heard laughter.
I turned towards the sound of the noise and froze.
There was Christina.
Curled up on the lap of Cole, snuggled close to him, laughing.
When Cole looked up and saw me, I nearly flinched under the intensity of the glare he gave me. A low, threatening growl escaped his lips, causing Christina to look up in surprise.
"Mandy?" She gasped, quickly getting up from the chair and running over to me.
I winced, bracing myself for whatever she had to say or do to me. Anyways, I deserved it.
"I'm so sorry!"
My eyes flew open and I let out a yelp of surprise as she hugged me. Hugged. What is going on?
"You? Sorry? Why?" I asked, confused.
She pulled away, eyes wide.
"I shouldn't have made you help me run off like that. Everything that happened... It was all self inflicted."
I was speechless.
"Mandy?"
"I-I-I... Christina.... this..." I couldn't find the right words.
"Just say you forgive me." Christina pleaded
I was shocked.
"No."
We both turned our heads to Cole.
"What?" Christina asked, confused.
Cole stood up, tensed.
"You have no right to forgive her, for you should be the one apologizes. Christina's not at fault here, and I refuse to have her apologize." Cole spat out, anger evident in his tone.
"Cole! It's not like that!" Christina said, eyes wide.
Cole ignored her and continued to glare at me. I could tell he was fighting off his wolf right now, but that was only for the sake of Christina.
"He's right." I finally said.
Christina whirled around, confusion written all over her face.
"I'm sorry for helping you escape and giving you that spray. If I hadn't done that, we wouldn't be at war with the rouges."
"No! This was- it was inevitable. Damon came here for revenge and either way, there was about to be war." Christina explained, looking back and forth between Cole and me.
"Revenge for what?" I asked
"Their rouges. It's about what happened a couple years ago." Cole said, walking away.
"Cole? Where are you going?" Christina asked
He paused, still not facing us.
"I need to go plan out war tactics. I want to be ready for when those filthy mutts attack us."
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Damon's POV
"These people will suffer, and I want no survivors. But let's get this straight- leave their Alpha for me, and let Jeremy take care of Christina."
I smirked as everybody nodded their heads politely.
"But how are we going to get Christina away from Cole? He isn't going to let her out of his sight... Not after what happened to her."
My smirk grew deeper. I was hoping that someone would as this question.
"That's why she's here." I motioned towards the door, just as James dragged her in.
"Everybody, "I announced, "meet Mrs. Fellows."
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Cole's POV
I stood hunched over my desk, brows furrowed in thought. With the help of Graham's pack and the Moonlight pack, we should easily be able to defeat the rogues.
Christina.
Should I fight or should I watch over Christina?
I couldn't stop thinking about her. About what's happened to here, and what I have done to her.
I needed to protect her, but at the same time, I wanted to be the one to destroy Damon once and for all.
I sunk into my chair, resting my head in my hands.
What am I going to do?
Enough with war tactics, more importantly, what am I going to do about our relationship?
I finally got her back, and after everything that's happened, I think she may actually still want to be with me. Before the incident, I made it clear that I wasn't going to listen to her.
But now?
I will follow her rules.
I have to.
I need to keep her, and not drive her away like last time. And to do that, I need to make sure I don't screw up- not again.
I let out a deep breath.
If by going at her pace means not completing the mate process yet, I am willing to hold off.
I can't risk losing her again... It would kill me.
Literally.
I can't live without Christina.
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Damon's POV
"Are you sure it will work?" I asked, leaning towards him.
"I'm positive."
"Jeremy, by saying that, it means that I will expect you to be able to turn her." I warned, slightly irritated.
Jeremy looked up and glared at me.
"It will work." He insisted, "You need to trust me."
"I will trust you on this. But let it be known, fail- and you will die a painful and excruciatingly slow death."
Jeremy's glare intensified, and he took a step closer.
"She will be turned, I promise you that."
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Ian's POV
"I need some air." I declared, walking away from the sobbing Mandy.
I know, she's my mate and all. But she hid what happened with Christina from me. And that should have never happened.
I ran outside and immediately shifted, bolting into the woods.
I was mad- no, hurt.
And right now, I don't know if I can talk to her- hell, I don't think I can even see her now.
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Mandy's POV
"Please Ian." I whispered, looking up at him to my tear filled eyes.
"I need some air." He declared, walking away from me.
At this point, I was sobbing. I have messed up and now? My own mate doesn't want me. I guess on the bright side, Christina told me that she would never be mad at me for what happened, after Cole left.
I couldn't lose Christina, not right now.
I lost Ian.
Hearing the door slam, I fell to the ground, letting out an anguished scream. Ian hadn't even rejected me and I felt like my entire world was ending. Everything was crashing down.
"Oh my god.... Mandy, what happened?"
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Christina's POV
I was standing at the foot of the stairs when Ian angrily walked by me and left without hesitation.
"Ian?"
The only response I got was the door slamming in my face. I guess it's someone's time of the month...
An anguished scream broke me away from my thoughts, and I ran towards the pack room. There, crumbled on the floor, was sobbing Mandy.
"Oh my god... Mandy, what happened?" I asked, bewildered.
She looked up at me, tears streaming down her face.
"It hurts... so much." She whispered, eyes fluttering close.
"What hurts?" I asked her
"Mandy? Mandy!"
2 hours later
Mandy was sound asleep on her bed, after crying nonstop for at least an hour and a half.
Seeing her like this showed me something, more like helped me make up my mind.
No more avoiding this whole mating process.
I was going to make this official.
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Cole's POV
This is it.
I took a couple of deep breaths before marching into my room, expecting to see Christina inside.
"Christina?"
"No more going at my pace."
I turned around and froze.
Christina was standing there inside the doorway, in only her bra and underwear. My mouth went dry, leaving me completely speechless.
"Cole, I love you so much, and I want to be your mate more than anything." She whispered, looking at me from under her long eyelashes.
"I-I-" I couldn't seem to speak.
"Do you not want this?" She asked, hurt flashing through her eyes.
"No! Of course, I want this. But you..." I trailed off, "Are you sure you want this?"
She closed the door while looking straight at me.
"More than anything." She whispered, locking the door.
I smirked, but looked at her with adoration.
"Then let's do this." I murmured, crossing over to her.
Christina was finally going to be mine.
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(A/N)
So.... I wasn't sure if I should add this next part, but I decided to anyways. It DOES contain MATURE CONTENT, but I made is so that if you chose not to read it, you can still read the next chapter without feeling like you missed out on something!
ENJOY!
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Christina's POV
Cole lowered me to the bed, my legs wrapped around, kissing me passionately. We continued to just kiss for a couple more minutes until he broke away.
"Are you sure?" He asked, his hands cupping my face.
I rolled my eyes and wrapped my arms back around his neck and pulled him back into that wonderful kiss.
Expertly, he lifted by body just a bit, enough for him to reach his hand underneath and undo my bra- all that while not even breaking the kiss.
Then he hesitated.
Ugh! Can't he just accept the fact that I finally wanted to do this?!
Slightly annoyed, I pushed him away and ripped off my bra, tossing it to the side. His eyes widened, before his signature smirk settled on his face, and his eyes turned into that lustful deep black color.
This was really happening.
Cole's hands were roaming all over my naked body as mine were teasing the waistband of his boxers.
He pulled away from and yanked his boxers off.
That's when reality hit me.
I was finally going to have sex.
There was no going back.
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(A/N)
Just to clarify, they didn't have sex the time they got drunk from the club. All that happened was that Cole marked her. Christina is still a virgin.... well for now... ;)
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It was big.
No... big is an understatement.
It was HUGE.
That's when the nerves set in. I had no idea what I was doing, and Cole- well, he is way too experienced for me.
"Hey... baby girl... calm down."
I took a couple deep breaths and looked up at Cole.
"I-I.." Now I was the one who was wordless.
"It's okay baby girl," Cole murmured.
He moved a bit, and pulled my knees apart, leaving my open and vulnerable. I couldn't help but let out a moan of pleasure as he began leaving trails of hot, wet kisses, down to my core.
Oh my god... Is he-
I let out a load moan, arching my back towards Cole as his tongue plunged into me. I could feel everything building up, and just as I was about to hit climax- he pulled away.
I let out a whimper and arched my back, showing my need.
Then I felt it.
He was slowly sliding into me.
Slowly and gently, he moved forward, and then-
Wow... I barely felt a thing.
Cole searched my face for any form of pain, before picking up speed, and soon, he had me screaming.
Screaming his name in complete, utter pleasure.
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