Hostage of Love

Chapter 25

The Marking

so i tried to erase it

but the ink bled right through

almost drove myself crazy

when these words led to you

and all these useless dreams

of living alone

like a dogless bone…

so come let me love you

come let me love you

and then… colour me in

Damien Rice, Colour Me In

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Damien Rice, Colour Me In

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They returned to the house after a couple of minutes which Jacob needed to get his wolf to back down. He immediately went to check in on Yuma who was happily talking off Rachel's ear, while Bella took Charlie aside to have a few honest words with him. Jacob was so proud of Bella, happy that she stood up for herself, for what she wanted, and of course for him.

An hour later they left to walk to the beach for a short pack meeting.

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Bella started the evening watching the meeting quietly from the sidelines as Jacob had her tucked into his side, obviously not wanting to let her go. Eventually, the pack protested as they accused Jake to hide Bella from them. He reluctantly let her go, but was carefully watching over the proceedings.

Bella was passed from one wolf to the next, each pulled her into those heated hugs and welcomed her back.

Bella was both thrilled with the reception and embarrassed to receive all this attention at the same time. But she was part of this pack now, or she would be, hopefully very soon and better get used to her 'brothers' too.

She was going to have to get a much thicker skin and she was going to have to work on her own 'sarcasm skills', else the pack would have a hayday with her, whenever Jake was not looking.

Less than fifteen minutes later, Jake had her back in his lap and she was observing their meeting with interest. The pack operated efficiently and it was apparent how much they cared and loved one another she was.

They discussed patrols, cleared issues and then, Leah passed out the new patrolling schedule, as she has been doing so for the last few months as a favor to Jacob.

With a knowing smirk, Bella watched how the wolves interacted with Leah. They were drawn to her, hovering protectively, brushing her in passing, until Sam had had enough and barked at them to back off of his wife.

As far as Bella knew nobody but her and Sam knew about Leah's pregnancy, but the pack was sharp. They would pick up on her 'new' scent that was her baby easily, and they were all in protective overdrive already.

Finally, Leah stood before Jacob, smiled and said, "I purposefully left you off the patrol schedule for five days flat, Alpha, so you have some time to think and relax and get your stuff together. Now, you better claim that girl of yours... or else..."

Jacob raised a questioning eyebrow, then growled with a glare. "Or else?"

Leah, totally unfazed by his glare, only grinned at him, bumping shoulders with an equally grinning Bella. "Or else!"

Jacob's nostrils flared and he took a deep breath. Why can she never stay out of my business, he wondered once again,when he suddenly...What? Wait! He inhaled again, his eyes meeting Sam's who was ready to jump in should his Alpha decide to lay into his wife, then flitted over to Bella who was still smiling like a loon.

A small but already there scent of new pup filtered through his nostrils.

Although Jacob usually was very in tune with his pack's dynamics, it had taken him a while putting one and one together as he was distracted watching Bella study his pack.

Jacob's arm came forward, pulling Leah into his body surprisingly gentle. He sniffed her again, then nodded, very pleased. A genuine smile spread all over his face. "Congratulations, Leah," he whispered into her ear, before releasing her and walking over to Sam.

He put his hand on Sam's shoulder and they shared a deep look. "Congratulations, Sam. I'm very happy for you!"

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The bonfire was a fun affair with lots of eating and drinking going on. For the first time in years, he enjoyed the evening without his pack breathing down his neck about what he was drinking and how much. It was a pleasant change for him.

Bella only had 2 glasses of delicious red wine and started to feel very relaxed. She had such fun with Rachel, Kim and Embry's girlfriend Brianna. Giggling and feeling fantastic she started dancing with Rachel and Kim.

Perched on a boulder, Jacob enjoyed watching Bella. The world around him more or less disappeared, he had only eyes for Bella. Gone was the clumsiness she was known for. She had a way of swaying her hips that made his throat go dry. It was only the knowledge of how much she loved being around their friends that kept him from simply grabbing her and running off with her, for now...

His wolf pushed against his tight hold a little stronger now, wanting to finally mark their mate, and Jacob needed and wanted that, too. However, right now he needed Bella to have some fun and enjoy herself. He felt how much being together with the girls and the pack and having their approval meant to her, so he wasn't going to press for an early departure...yet. But leave they would and then they would seal their mating bond.

Damn right!...the wolf chimed in, unnecessarily.

Letting the knowledge and certainty flow through him, Jacob relaxed, forcing the wolf into some more patience so he could enjoy himself a little too.

Intrigued, Jacob watched Bella approach him, her hips still swaying playfully "Dance with me," she said, beckoning him to her with a crook of her finger. He moved forward entranced by the sparkle in her eyes and sensual sway of her body. Completely unabashed and utterly confident in herself, Bella started to dance and encircle him.

There was a mutual understanding and knowledge in the air. It was the most natural thing. There was no question or doubt between them, only anticipation and excitement.

He stopped her on her second turn and wound his arm around her waist, pulling her flush against him, her back pressed into his chest. Moving to the rhythm of the music, he used his knee to spread her legs and wedge his thigh between them. He knew she could feel his erection when he pressed himself against her. A low moan fell from her lips when his hand splayed across her stomach, his fingertips searching and finding bare, soft skin.

She arched her back, one arm reaching for his neck as she started to grind against him. He caught on easily, providing her with the counter moves she was hoping for. His free hand buried in her hair and tilted her head to give him better access to her neck. Trailing her soft skin with hot, moist kisses, Jacob felt his resolve to wait waver.

Lost in their own world, neither of them realized that the pack was giving them a wide berth, seeing as Jacob's eyes turned wolf and a slight, but steady growl he wasn't even aware of warned off anyone to come any closer.

When the next song faded out, Bella pulled him down to her. She recognized the wolf gazing at her through Jacob's eyes. She shivered, her arousal flaring up even more. She wouldn't feel concerned in any way with the wolf's closeness. She trusted both of them entirely. Breathless and in a lustful daze, she whispered, "I'm ready for both of you, Jake. Make me yours tonight and forever."

Jacob simply swept her up into his arms, knowing that this is it for him, he could not wait any longer.

His pack had been watching him closely from a distance, as he carried her into the forest at a fast pace. They looked at each other as he took her away, they understood completely and they approved.

Hope for a better future was in everyone's thoughts at last. Their Alpha deserved happiness after all these years.

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He never responded to her in words, he only breathed her in deeply but she understood exactly just as he had expected that she would.

"Where are we going, Jake?" Bella asked eventually as she noticed the unfamiliar direction he took. "We're not going home, are we?"

"I can't have anyone barge in on us," Jacob answered in a sudden rough tone and it was all that Bella needed to hear, she fully understood and welcomed what would happen next.

She only nodded and snuggled into his chest, feeling absolutely content, and the longer Jacob walked the more excited she became.

"Are we almost there?" she asked impatiently, rubbing the tip of her nose over his nipple that she felt through the soft fabric of his shirt.

A growl rose from his chest as he tightened his hold around her. "If you keep doing that, I'll take you here on that forest floor, Bells," he rumbled when her tongue poked out and traced the now hardened peak.

She took in a sharp breath and looked up at him through half-hooded eyes, everything in her body language indicating that she wouldn't mind at all. However, no matter how strong the urge to mate and claim her was right now, it was too cold for her and the terrain too rough. It wasn't how he wanted the night to go.

She asked again, a smirk playing on her lips, "How much longer, Jake?" This time, her fingertips played with the hair in the nape of his neck, slightly tugging it the way he liked it. The sweet scent of her growing arousal filled his senses.

His wolf marvelled at how she tried to seduce them, but he thought as well that they should go somewhere warm and protected. They could move a lot faster to get there, the wolf thought, projecting his suggestion to Jacob.

"We'll need about half an hour like this, we would be faster going wolf," Jacob answered, looking directly at Bella and letting the comment sink in for a moment.

"Oh," Bella said, excitement rising in her throat immediately. Jacob's wolf was huge, and his pelt was thick, she would be able to hold on quite fine. "Okay," she agreed with a smile around her lips and an enthusiastic nod of her head.

Jacob put Bella back on her feet and stepped aside. Quickly stripping down, he gave his clothes into her waiting hands. "You ready?"

For a moment, she just stood still, openly admiring his beautiful body, then she folded his jeans and shirt into a little package, taking some time with it, while eying him shamelessly as she put it underneath her jacket. "Sure. Let's go," she finally announced.

The air around him shimmered, the edges around his body blurred and then Jacob phased effortlessly into his wolf. Shaking out his fur, the wolf stepped closer, nudged her thigh in greeting and laid down at her feet.

"Hi," Bella breathed, gently stroking the wolf's muzzle. Even laying down on the forest floor, he still was huge, she had to slightly tilt her head up to look him in the eyes. Hot puffs of breaths warmed her face when she gazed into the wolf's eyes, a perfect mixture of Jacob and wolf gazing back at her. She placed a kiss on his snout without hesitation, fearlessly, simply accepting.

The wolf pushed his muzzle into her neck, breathing in her scent. He let out a blissful rumble, before nudging her again, impatiently indicating that she should get up onto his back.

Bella walked around, stopping at his side. Using all of her strength, she pulled herself up and into a sitting position on his back. When she was settled, she grabbed handfuls of his thick and silky fur and leaned forward to let him know she was ready.

Jacob started to walk cautiously one step at a time, then slowly picking up speed, waiting for Bella to adjust to this new way of transportation. Only when he felt that she had gotten the hang out of balancing herself, he started to stride out faster until they went at a really fast pace.

It was such a strange and exciting sensation the way it had felt moving quite so fast but not able to see anything. It was too dark in the forest for her human sight, but she trusted Jacob and his keen eyesight to bring her where he wanted them to be without running into trees.

Bella relaxed and realized how much she loved riding the wolf, she could feel it all the way down to her stomach. She cried out with delight and exhilaration. She felt utter joy and it became very quickly one of her favorite things to do.

Without warning Jacob stopped. They were standing at the edge of a small clearing. The sparse cold light of the moon broke through the treetops, helping her to see differnt shades. Nestled against a group of sitka spruce, sat an old, cabin and she realized that must be where Jacob wanted them to spend the night. Although old, it seemed to be in pretty good condition, at least from what she was able to see. To be honest, Bella couldn't care less, as long as Jacob deemed it safe enough to let go and let happen what was supposed to happen for a long time - to make her his claimed mate.

They rounded the clearing, the wolf putting his nose to the ground, searching avidly for any traces that might not belong here. She kept quiet on his back, recognizing this need for what it was. Tonight he was ruled by his instincts more than ever.

After a while he lifted his head, expelling a short howl, his eyes darting left and right. He was relaxed, low growls rolling off his tongue from time to time, seemingly communicating with whoever wolf was assigned to patrolling tonight.

Bella observed this, once again a deep sense of peace and safety filling her.

Finally trotting in front of the cabin, Jacob settled down and she slid down from his back, knees a little wobbly, but all around she was thrilled and overcome with anticipation of what would come next. She knew that both of their lives would change this night, and she could have not been more happy about it.

Jacob phased back and reached high to produce a key that was wedged between two roof tiles. He unlocked the door and took her into his arms, as they quietly slipped into the cabin.

He was proud of her, and he was proud of himself just as much as he was looking forward to finally making her completely his.

They had overcome so many hurdles that each of them had faced. They both had suffered a great deal and somehow they had found the strength within themselves to prevail when they were at their weakest points in their lives. Too many damn obstacles and heartaches, but all of this is in their past now, she will be mine forever, Jacob tought. Their truly meant life together could finally begin.

Bella seemed to have a complete acknowledgement and understanding of the very same thoughts he was entertaining at the moment just by quietly studying his eyes and body language.

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He was standing in the middle of the cabin, door shut tightly behind them to keep the world outside. His wolf had insisted he checked the perimeter, making sure everything was safe before he lost himself in his mate.

The moon shone brightly into the room. It called to the wolf in him. Everything was lining up and both would meet their fate tonight.

He looked at his mate with unconcealed anticipation. She was ready for him. Her eyes shone fiercely in her face, as she looked around the room, impatience lacing her features. Slowly, he took her hand and led her without saying a word into the tiny bedroom.

He smelled the fresh sheets he'd put on the bed earlier in the week in preparation for her. The still lingering sharp scent of detergent, gave him a sense of peace, knowing that he had transformed his rather untended retreat from his darker days into a clean place where they both could feel comfortable. It still was nothing more than an old and sparsely furnished cabin, but it was okay.

They stood silent for a moment, their foreheads touching in mutual understanding, and their hands holding on to each other firmly. Eventually, she took a few steps back.

Bella was confident, with a gleam of mischief in her eyes as she spoke softly, enticingly even. "Lay in bed, Jake, and look at me... Watch me..." She felt no nerves, only the knowledge of the inevitable. Bella was proud of the magnificent man in front of her.

Her mouth curved slightly displaying a pleased smile, her tongue darting out to lick her lips when Jacob did exactly as she requested. He was naked, not having bothered with dressing after phasing back. His desire for her was obvious, hard and heavy, smacking against his chiseled stomach when he lay back on the mattress.

He continued watching her carefully as she stood in front of him. She began to slowly undress herself. Her eyes locked onto his, making sure he was really seeing her and nothing else. He did not move, could not move even if he tried. Jacob was fascinated by her beauty and her bold action. The wolf was pleased. She was going to be a perfect mate for them both.

As piece after piece of her clothing fell to the ground, Jacob thought she was looking more beautiful and determined than he had ever seen her before. Bit by bit, she revealed more of her creamy skin and her sweet scent, thick with desire, surrounded him like a tantalizing cocoon. The wolf approved once more and hummed slightly in his throat.

Finally, she was naked and stepped closer to the bed. His eyes appreciatively raked over her feminine curves; long, toned legs, the sensual swell of her hips, the flat expanse of her stomach, the soft heaviness of her breasts, the willowy slope of her neck.

He reached out, his fingertips touching her hip, the tenderness of his touch concealing the craving need for her. The wolf was so fucking close already, pushing, he had waited long enough. Jacob knew once this whole thing started, the need to fully take control, to dominate, to claim her would be overwhelmingly strong. The wolf demanded he be a part of it too.

Jacob instinctively knew the claiming would only be complete if he and his wolf claimed her as one unity - wolf and warrior together.

Bella felt the heat radiating off Jacob's body. The air bristled, and she knew that the wolf was close to the surface. He had to be. She could feel it, in fact, she could have sworn that she could almost see him. She certainly could sense him and by God, she could taste him in the air. It was intoxicating. Her heart swelled. She loved them both beyond anything.

"You have to stop fighting your wolf," Bella mused, coming to the same understanding. "I think the two of you need to do this together, Jake."

"I know," Jacob answered, lacing his fingers with hers, pulling her closer.

She knew without a doubt that she would meet the wolf tonight, and she couldn't wait. After all, he was hers and she was his.

His eyes burned into her own. With a soft low growl, Jacob let go of the tight hold on his wolf, and when his eyes flashed yellow, she knew she was now dealing with his wolf.

"Hi", Bella spoke quietly into to the wolf's eyes, welcoming him. She knew that this moment was very significant.

"Mine!" The wolf answered, his voice just a fraction deeper than Jacob's and quite a lot more animalistic. Sitting up on the bed and trapping her face in both of his warrior's hands, he leaned forward and inhaled her scent deeply at her pulsing neck vein. His nose moved up to her face and she felt a hot lick across her cheek at the wolf's acknowledgement and approval.

This action was different then when he nuzzled her in his wolf form. This was the wolf using Jacob's human body to its advantage, taking what he craved.

Again, he pushed his nose into her neck, then lapping at the spot in the crook of her neck that he planned on marking.

She tipped her head back with a throaty moan, surrendering to his unspoken demand and the wolf, pleased with her submission, bit down just slightly. He rolled the skin with his lips, and suckled on it with a heated growl, marveling in the responding bloom of her arousal.

The wolf pulled back when her knees buckled, chuckling at her protesting whimper. "You are mine," he repeated and descended on her lips with fervour, licking across them with his heated tongue, demanding entrance.

She opened up to him in an instant. Her arms, having hung by her side in sensual bliss, came up and wound around his neck. He smelled so good, she wanted, no, needed his scent to infiltrate her skin, so she would always have part of him with her.

With a last lick and slight nip on her lower lip, the wolf retreated just slightly, only so that his warrior could take his place right by his side.

As his eyes turned back to brown, a wave of power surged through Jacob when he and the wolf merged together. It was exhilarating, euphoric, and it felt so fucking right. A deep growl rose from the depth of his being. His hips jerked forward, as the need to take and claim and bite turned into something even more profound, purely instinctual, primal.

Her eyes snapped up, the hold of his hands on her hips tightened and her body reacted to the growl, releasing a flood of hormones and with it a wild craving.

"Jacob," she breathed on a gasp, reaching for his biceps as she watched his dark brown eyes slowly blend with the glowing lupine yellow until they were flecked with spots that looked like bright yellow stars to her.

He kissed her again, lips coming together with freshly invoked passion, teeth clicking, tongues tangling, breaths stolen and shared.

They fell onto the bed, without either of them even realizing it.

As soon as their kiss stopped, her body went lax and she turned onto her back. Fully aware of what she was doing, she looked him straight in the eyes as she put her arms above her head, a clear sign of submission.

The wolf growled in pure pleasure and need. Take her! Claim her!

Jacob was rock hard, the pressure in his groin painful. He had to have her right now.

She moaned softly and pressed her back deeper into the mattress, displaying her impatience.

In one smooth movement, Jacob rolled her over onto her stomach, for once following his instincts. Slowly, he slid over her, rubbing his body all over her back, inhaling her deeply. She smelled so good.

Take her, his wolf growled again, and Jacob let his rigid length slip between her legs, grinding against her soft folds. She was so wet, and so fucking ready for him, it almost drove him insane.

"Oh Jake!" He heard her moan, as she pushed back into his groin, creating the sweetest friction. She was going to drive him over the edge, he just knew it.

"Bells..." he said huskily, sliding through her slippery heat. "I know you are ready for us, baby, because there is no turning back now or ever, you hear me?"

"Yes, yes, I am so ready, take all of me…." Her voice trembled with need. She felt nothing but him now. He engulfed her entire being, every cell of her body.

"Up!" he demanded harshly. His hands slid possessively under her body as he hovered over her, greedily inhaling her scent. She felt him run his nose along the entire length of her back. Then he moved back up to her neck, lavishing her neck and shoulder with licks and nips.

She was motionless, enjoying this unusual caress, a perfect mix of primal need and human tenderness, her body slowly sliding back on the bed.

He needed more. His wolf needed more...more...MORE... ALL of her...NOW!

Both, Jacob and the wolf where in utter sync with each other. This was it for both of them.

"On all fours!" His voice was deep and commanding as he nipped at her in reprimand. "I did not tell you to slide back down!"

Suddenly highly alert, she could do nothing but obey. Her eyes shot open, fully aware of who demanded her now. Her eyes glowed back at him, laced with excitement. "Do it, Jake! Take all of me," she hissed back at the wolf.

She pushed herself up on her hands and knees, in one swift movement, while looking back at him expectantly. Excitement pulsed through her over and over again as she watched him staring down at her possessively. Jacob looked back at her with gleaming eyes.

She couldn't help but gasp. He seemed so different. Rougher. More feral. She had been waiting for him, she wanted him, but really seeing Jacob and this new power radiating through him was mind boggling. He was magnificent, he was beautiful and he was hers.

She squirmed, trying to rub up against him. She wanted him so badly.

"Hold still!" he growled, barely holding on to his own sanity. If she wiggled against him like that he was going to lose his shit. He was so hard, his cock was hurting.

She whimpered in response to his growl, and arched her back, immediately, offering herself to him to take her as he pleased.

"Hmmm, I like that," Jacob grunted. his hand wrapped around his cock, gripping it hard and working it rather roughly.

She turned her head back, trying to see what he was doing. She was mesmerized. "Oh, God..." she moaned, staring at him with needy eyes. Her body released a new flow of creamy wetness.

"Keep your head down!" he ordered in a voice that tolerated no dissent.

She whimpered. "Please..."

His wolf growled ravenously. Take her!

Damn right, he wanted to take her. Take her hard and claim her. It was time. Jacob growled low and deep and palmed her sex with a possessive hand.

His voice rumbled in his chest as his finger skimmed over her soft folds. Then, his hands closed around her thighs, spreading them wider apart.

"Yes, Jake…" Bella moaned. "Please, just fuck me already," she wailed on a delirious sob. She wanted him to take ! She was on the verge of losing it, impatience and insanity outlining her irises. She reached out to grab him.

He moved just out of her reach and barked a rough, "I had told you not to move!"

Her arousal spiked at his words. Her arms gave out, and she dropped to her elbows submissively.

This was it, this is how he needed her, his wolf went ballistic. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck! She was marvellous, and her obedience edged him on even more. His strong arm snaked around her waist. The muscles in his back twitched, itching for movement, driving him into action. Without further warning, he thrust into her in one long and hard move.

She cried out at the sudden powerful intrusion.

"Fuck, honey!" Jacob growled as her walls tightened around him, holding him, pulling him deeper.

He stalled for only one brief moment. The wolf was raging. "You ready?" Jacob grunted, trembling with the effort to stay still for only the shortest moment, the blazing fire in him burning him alive.

"Take me," she whispered, having fully submitted to him.

His hand shot out to push her head into the pillows.

MINE! His wolf growled, shaking with desire. Mine. His hips jerked, desperate to push forward. His hand buried in her hair, grasping a thick strand and then he started fucking her. Hard.

Her screams of shock and pleasure only driving him on more, he wanted to engulf her whole body, he needed to be everywhere, he was all beast now. He took hold of her hair again, roughly pulling her up, her back meeting his chest as he wrapped one massive arm around her torso. Tilting her head to the side and exposing her creamy flesh on the back of her neck, he leaned forward, for one last time scenting her there and running his tongue over that spot.

Bella reached out blindly, searching for purchase by holding on to a heavily muscle-corded thigh, her nails leaving deep marks on his skin. She was so ready. Her world reduced to only the two of them, his powerful, demanding thrusts, the coiling pleasure in her lower stomach, his hot lips skimming over the slope of her neck.

"Claim me, Jacob," she demanded, offering willingly her neck and throat to him. "Claim me, and make me yours!"

Never slowing his relentless pace, he threw his head back and howled in triumph. He felt her walls quiver around him, starting to clench. Her breathing faltered, her mouth fell open in a wordless cry, as her body prepared to let go and fall over the edge.

"You. Are. Mine!" Without warning, his teeth went through her soft skin on the base of her neck, and his senses were flooded with the taste of the pure essence of her.

Pain shot through her, mixing with her orgasm that ripped through her with force, and then she only felt pleasure, such pleasure that she thought she died and went to heaven. Then all she felt was him, his overwhelming presence pulling even more pleasure from her body with powerful thrusts and expert strokes before he too exploded with a victorious cry.

His cry and her screams echoed through the forest, and then howls sounded. First one closer by, then two farther away until the whole pack down in La Push fell in, welcoming the bond, welcoming the Alpha's Mate.

He couldn't stop moving inside her. He felt their souls wrap around each other, felt a spiritual part of him enter her system. He felt the energy flow, back and forth like a pendulum, creating an unbreakable bond between them.

Their orgasms went on as their souls united. She pulsed around him, hips circling and undulating, trying to pull him closer and closer still.

Finally, he removed his teeth and lapped at the bleeding bite mark. They fell on the bed in a tangled heap of limbs. He gently turned her around until she was lying beneath him, looking up into his eyes. Time was meaningless. They only felt pure unadulterated bliss, bodies moving in tandem, minds floating, spinning, flying.

At the end, a final orgasm erupted out of both of them, and then it was complete peaceful silence when they gave in the exhaustion and fell asleep in each others arms.

She was his, he had marked his mate.

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A/N: Soooooo, there it was guys! This was the chapter you all have been waiting for right? and we hope it did not disappoint. Your thoughts and comments are very welcome if you feel inclined too :-) Thank you for reading.

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