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This was requested by Darkest1368. This is the kiss from the end of The Reckoning from Derek's POV. These will be out of order, so read the author's notes for the location of this in the series. PM me if you have a request!

When Chloe and I finally got away, to finally take that walk, I was nervous. We had almost kissed a couple times, but were always interrupted. I wasn't going to let that happen this time. When we were a ways away from the hotel, and any possible interruptions, I just stopped, and watched her. I didn't really know how to instigate this. It was almost like Chloe could sense that I was nervous, because she stepped in front of me, and my hand automatically went around her waist.

"So. I guess you're going to be stuck with me for a while." she said, smirking slightly.

I couldn't help it. I smiled, a big smile that hurt my cheeks a little. She just smiled up at me.

"Good." I said. I pulled her up against me, and leaned down. Her eyelids fluttered and I hesitated a little. I felt her tense when my lips brushed hers. I knew then that this was what I wanted. I wanted her. I finally had my mate in my arms and I wasn't letting her go without a fight. She was mine. Mine.

I pressed my lips against hers, and oh God they were so soft, and I felt her arms go around my neck. I parted my lips, moving them in sync with hers. She stood on her tip-toes, and I bent down a picked her up, still kissing her. I knew that nothing would ever separate her from me again. I loved her too much for that to happen.

She was mine and nothing would ever change that.