A/N- Hello my lovlie readers, I don't really have much to report in the way of a Author Notes other then saying thankyou so much for all your support and all the reviews you all have given this story. It means so much to me and I love you all for showing appreciation and love for this story. I'm so happy you all are enjoying it. Im sure some of you are a little disappointed about Bella accepting so quick and her not asking for more explanation, but please remember this is a slow build up story, also this story doesn't fallow much if any of the Twilight books. This is all coming from my own imagination and how I want things to play out. Bella will get more explanations on the weird Werewolf battle that happened a few chapters ago, also just because she finally excepted her fate on being here dose not mean shes going to lose her identity/snark/spunkyself. The Bella that I have written reflects on my own personality (as most writers tend to do with main characters) so shes not going to change much just because shes accepted Sam. Oh and don't worry Sam will be doing lots of groveling and worshiping before Bella fully lets Sam off the hook. Im really sorry if any of you have been disappointed with how the story is going, I'm trying my hardest to make it a great story for you all :-/

CHAPTER 16

Bellas. P.o.v

"Bella. Are we gonna be living here forever now?" Lucas asks while I gently comb through his wet hair. My hand pauses briefly, what was I supposed to say to that? I cant say yes because what if Sam and I don't work out? Can 'soul mates' even NOT workout?

"I don't know kiddo, one day at a time remember?" He nods his head. I finish up brushing his arm then I walk back over to my baby, bending down to pick him up we walk out of my bathroom to go across the hall. I lay him in his new bed and tuck the blankets around him.

"My little Burrito Baby. There. Snug as a bug. Goodnight LuLu. Love you." I kiss his cheeks then forehead, before I turn off the lights and set the timer on the t.v to turn off after the Monsters Inc. movie ends. He's been on this kick of Pixar movies. I walk back over to my baby, leaning down on the floor at the head of his bed and just watch him, admiring his cute little face and unruly hair. Raising my hand up I start to run my fingers through his damp hair one last time, smiling when i notice his already drooping eyes. He was so sleepy. Jared, Paul and Sam had worn him out with all the shopping and playing they did today. I chuckle softly as I lean down to give him one last sweet kiss to his head then tiptoe out the door, shutting it softly behind me.

I walk back over to the bedroom I share with Sam. Opening the door slowly and peaking my head around the door thinking he might have been in there getting ready for bed by now. But the rooms empty. I may have accepted to be his mate (if even had a choice in the matter) but that didn't mean I wasn't still apprehensive to be near him more than necessary till I got more explanation, Oh don't think I didn't notice him dodging some of my questions- Like what was with that werewolf battle, Or if LuLu and I were still on "house arrest" and couldn't go see Angie, Or even better if me and my brother could one day go back to living in the house my parents left me. A frustrated Sigh passes my lips. Why cant life be easy...All I wanted was to raise my little brother to be a good man and live a quite life- even if I had to undress for men to get paid.

setting on the end of the bed I was able to see the bathroom, rolling my eyes I grunt and walk over to clean up the flooded bathroom, shaking my head and muttering about being related to a little merman instead of a human boy. Bathroom now clean, I make my way over to the sliding glass doors to go set outside in the balcony reclining chairs needing to distress a little bit and Ill admit this was my favorite area in the house.

I swing open the sliding glass door and take a deep breath of fresh cool air, the smell of forest and rain instantly calming my frayed nerves. I walk over to a lounge chair and let out a slow sigh while I relax and gaze up at the night sky. The stairs illuminate the sky so brightly and for a moment I'm lost in the beauty of it all. The vast emptiness of it all makes me feel small in the grand scheme of things. I lean back for I'm laying flat on the chair and stretch my arms up approve my head, my tank top rose up revealing most of my midsection. It felt nice feeling the cool wind graze my skin. with one knee bent while the other stretched out I relax even further into the chair, I hadn't even realized that my eyes had closed while I listened to the natural sounds of the forests night life until...

"Now here's a sight I can get used to." Sam whispers next to my ear, kissing and nips it.

A rather loud scream rips from me as I roll off the chair in surprise making me fall over off the chair landing with a thump and a "oughf". I hear Sams belly laugh but cant see him. I crawl on my hands and knees back up on to the chair. Spitting hair out of my mouth and calming my racing heart.

"what the Hell Sam! Did ya need to scare the shit out of me, worn a fucking girl next time."

"What were you thinking about so hard out here, Kitten. But I'll admit that was some kinda welcoming you gave me." He whispers basically ignoring my heated question, He leaned down to whisper against my neck still laughing softly and arranged me so I was now pressed up against his chest sitting in his lap. I role my eyes and give a sigh of indignation but still heat rises up my neck to stop at my cheeks flattered and embarrassed by his words. Where the hell did he come from? I didn't even hear the bastard walk into the room.

"I actually came out here to get some peace of mind," I sigh worryingly. "Sam...You know there is still a lot we need to talk about." I whisper back, not wanting to disturb the calm quite around us. I can feel his lips start to softly run up and down the skin of my neck behind my left ear. "Specifics?" He murmurs mater of factually into my neck, I just nod in answer. Sam gives a heavy sigh, I probably ruined his good mood no doubt. Then he starts up the lip message on my neck.

Chuckling, I fumble to try and get off his lap so I can sit next to him but his arms tighten around my waist stopping me all together. I wanted some distance between us so I can focus on getting my answers. Having him being so close was distracting and would most likely crumble my resolve to get them. See, After I had told Sam I would be his mate, Sam had started to be a lot more physical with me. I didn't mind for the most part, It had helped with the dull ache in my chest I had all the time since we had met. Now that I know he doesn't just want me for my body I could refuse any "unwanted" attention.

"Sam, there's a lot we don't know about each other still and you haven't told me everything in-telling Werewolves. We are Soul Mate Strangers." I laugh nervously at the absurdity of my words but I cant deny the fact about how right now felt really good to be in his arms.

"I have no secrets from you. Whatever you want to know I'm happy to tell you. I know when we talked this morning it wasn't the most in depth conversation, I was in a hurry but we can talk more now, Ill answer any more question you have Kitten. I hope to get to know you a lot more too." Sam's eyes flickered back and forth between my own. His facial expression was so intense, his eyes started to darken and I struggled not to blush under his heated gaze.

Then all of a sudden his mood changes yet gain and a big smile spreads across his face showing off his white teeth. It cause my breath to get stuck in my throat and my head to spin just a little. He was just so beautiful.

"Hey do you want to play twenty question first?" He says, eyes sparkling. He looked so happy and carefree. It was the first time I'd seen him completely unguarded, it made him look so much younger.

I nod, promising myself to ask him the more important questions I have. Sam stands up quickly pulling me into the bedroom and sits us comfortably on the bed. I moved away from him to lean against the headboard and pillows while he lays down resting his head on my bare legs. His stubble tickling my thigh when he started to nuzzle against it.

"You first. Kitten." He turns on his side to face me, arms wrapping around my leg hugging it tightly. I swear the man looked giddier then a kid in a video game store. I sigh through my nose, well I started this conversation I gotta go through with it now. It wasn't just him, I really wanted more answers about wolves and mates but where do I start? I cant just dive right into the hard stuff, can I?

"How old are you?" I start.

"26. You?" He says, eagerness shining bright in his eyes.

"19. But I turn 20 in about 2 months." I could see the slight fraction his eyes made from haring how young I am compared to him but did a pretty good job at covering it up. I'm not sure is he was surprised that I was so young in general or the fact I am so young and was working as a exotic dancer and taking care of a little boy.

"My turn, Why were you working in a strip club." It was my turn to widen the eyes. I stared down at him thinking about my answer. I didn't expect him to ask that question right off the bat.

looking away not wanting to make eye contact. I clear my throat. I didn't want to bring up the topic about my parents and their accident right. I wasn't ready to talk about them to basically a complete stranger even if said stranger was meant to be my mate. I didn't know Samuel enough to make myself that vulnerable in front of him. So I just gave him the honest, most simple and truthful answer I could. "Money, I had to support Lucas and myself and that was the best paying job that paid me the most." I couldn't look him in the eye while I spoke or after when I finished waiting for his response.

He leans up on his elbow and reaches out brushing his knuckles over my cheek trying to comfort me then leans back and takes my hand in his, he brings our joined hands up to him warm plum lips kissing each one of my knuckles. Heat rises up from my belly and reaches my eyes. The simple act seemed so intimate, it left me a little uncomfortable.

"I'm sorry, Kitten." Sam's eyes meet mine when he presses my palm into his cheek, nuzzling it. Sparks ignite on my hand and run up my arm, over my shoulder and down my spine to finally land in the pit of my belly where the butterfly's woke up and started to flutter about. The sensation almost made me feel like I was going to pass out or throw up or something. I wasn't sure which And I loved every second of it.

"Why did you choose me as your mate?" I ask determined, giving him a hard stare. There was no way I'll let him give me the run around on this question.

"I wish I could say I did choose you, but the truth is Bella I was actually blessed by the spirits and moon Goddess, they're the ones that choose our destined mates. Sometimes if an Alpha hasn't found their true mate or imprint once they reach 30 years of age they can take one for themselves but that usually always brings on problem but I am thankful, I was able to find you before I was forced to take one of my own free will. I don't know what I did to deserve such a good little mate like you, but I am so glade you are mine." He whispered the last part out while his hand returned to cup my cheek.

"You hardly know me, how can you say I'm perfect for you?" I whisper shyly. He takes a deep breath and moves to scoot up closer to me, We were nose to nose now, I could feel his warm breath brush my lips, subconsciously licking my dry lips. His ruff thumb absentmindedly was tracing patterns over my cheek and occasionally would trace my bottom lip. His eyes flicked back and forth trying to read what my own held. Then an emotion passes over his face, I had a feeling he wasn't done talking.

"I know that you care about your family to the point that you will do any and everything necessary, Bella. I know that it takes a lot of strength to look after another person and make sure your doing everything to the best of your ability's, sacrificing yourself to care for another. I know you stand up for what you believe in and that when someone earns your trust you don't leave then behind unprotected. That's why you wouldn't leave your house without Lucas and without leaving a note and money for your friend that was with you the day we came to get you. I know that you like to play pranks and laugh and fool around having fun with the few pack members you know now. I know that your favorite food to eat is anything chocolate. I know that your parents let you that house we picked you up at and that your emancipated and that you've got a strong backbone and will always put me in my place when needed," He laughs at that and I blush hard looking away. "I also know that you feel the connection we share and have been fighting it till about last week and are now starting to accept it." I look up into his eyes and my breathing hitches. There were so many emotion floating around in his melted chocolate orbs that I couldn't stop myself from closing the distance and pressing my lips to his.

On instinct, my fingers laced through his hair and he moved to sit up fully not breaking the kiss and scooped me up to straddle his lap, pulling us even closer together. It felt like fireworks were exploding around me with how much relief eased out of my body. I tilted my head to deepen the kiss and poked the tip of my tongue out to run over his bottom lip. He groaned and opened his mouth, tongue flicking out to lightly brush my own. His hands were starting to wonder, one was clutching my ass and the other was pressing flat between my shoulder blades to push me closer to him. When I felt his erection jump and poke me through my legs I let out a whimper and bit down on his bottom lip rather hard. I was rewarded with a dark deep growl and his hand holding my ass to squeeze me hard and push me down on him.

We started to slow down after a few minutes, our lips would hover and barely brush tell Sam tentatively pulled away. I kept my fingers laced in the nape of his hair as we stared at one another. His eye were blown and black with a strong ring of that beautiful orangey gold around them, his wolf was out and I wasn't gonna lie...I loved the way they looked or ignore that tingly feeling of slight danger that bubbled under my skin. He was a little flushed and breathing hard. I'm sure I looked the same with Lips swollen and red; a hot flush covering my chest, neck and face. Sporting some messy hair to company it. I wondered if I looked as love drunk as felt?

"Oh and by the way, I never intended to keep you away from your life back at your home -well maybe your job- but you can go see your friends, family and home anytime you'd like. oh also remind me later to give back your cell phone. I have it stashed in my desk," He then heaves a heavy sigh. "Just please don't be gone for to long okay and Please Please don't run away again like you did that first time. Oh and we will be talking about that," He gave me a heated look that said Ya I didn't forget about that, Your in trouble little girl, "When wolves and mates are separated for long periods of time it starts to become physically painful and my wolf starts to get really anxious. I know back when Paul, Jared and I picked you and Lucas up at your house I had said you wouldn't be going back there ever again but that was my wolf talking. Id like to believe I can trust you enough to know you would never want to run away from me again now that you know me and the pack better."

Wow, I wasn't expecting to hear all that. it answered so many of my questions. I was also really happy that he was talking to me so openly, from my experience men didn't show their emotions very well. I felt a lot better about my situation, I was also happy that we were establishing more trust and it was nice to know he never intended to keep me away from my life back home, also it seemed like he wasn't purposely keeping me from having my cell phone but was just forgetting to give it back to me. (he must be super busy, no doubt with his pack) still didn't mean I wasn't going to make him grovel.

"Um stupid question, but dose this mean being your Mate make you my boyfriend?" I held his gaze and I swear my insides turned to jelly. He let out a chuckle that made my heart skip a few beats before his forehead rested with mine. We breathed in each others essence, his eyes flicked from my lips back up to my eyes. I could tell he really wanted to kiss me again.

"Bella, I may not know your last name yet, but I am most definitely your boyfriend. If you'll have me that it." He says with a bashful smile. I just kiss him as my answer. I mean why not, for the last five minutes he had turned me into a wet, wanting and horny mess and he questions if i want him!? Then an evil thought pops in my head and I smirk into the kiss getting ready to speak. Time for a little teasing payback.

"Hmm...would it have to be an exclusive relationship or can I keep my options open. Paul dose seem pretty yummy." I know, I know I am terrible but I just loved getting him all riled up and he deserved it. Like the sandwich thing when he first kidnapped me. Pulling back when he stopped participating in kissing I look up at him, his eyes had darkened and that orange gold ring around the pupil was getting thicker by the second. A ruthful growl sounded at the back of his throat and I found the noise extremely sexy. I wiggled a little on his lap from it, want rising up hot and heavy from my center and some sorta friction. In a flash my back made contact with the bed cover and his lips smashed on mine. He pushed my legs open with his knee to lay between them, snuggling his hips into my heated junction.

The kiss deepened while and I gave my hips a few hips pivots, rutting against him, curious as to what his reaction would be. God Im such a tease. (hear the sarcasm?) My hands find their way under his shirt feeling the hot smooth skin. I couldn't help but moan into his mouth. God this was amazing, I'd never felt any of these sensations before. You'd never think it bye the way I'm acting like such a little cock whore but I'm actually really a virgin. This is the first time iv ever been kissed like this. Sure Iv fooled around with a few high school boys back when I was still in school but I never let it get that far. Sam just brought out the seductress in me. I pulled away from Sam, which was rather difficult might I add to gasp for air and maybe slow down our little tet-a-tet. Sam wasn't having any of that though. When I turned my lips away he just started to kiss, nip and bite up and down my neck. Making me gasp and moan at certain tender spots. The man was wicked with those lips.

"You're mine, Kitten. Always and Forever, only mine!" He mumbles in between nip and kisses on my neck. A rather loud moan bursts out of me when he bites down rather roughly at a certain spot behind my neck and causes my ladies bits to get extremely hot and tingly.

"Only yours." The words leave my lips on there own volition, it was like I was on autopilot. I could feel Sam smile against my skin as he began to suck and kiss that extremely sensitive spot again causing me to make noises even a Porn Star would be jealous of. A part of me was so embarrassed and another part of me didn't give a fuck and hopped Sam was leaving his mark on me. Things were getting a little to heated right now but before I could stop Sam my brothers voice bellowed out.

"Bella?" Lucas's little voice called from behind our door. In a panic I push Sam off me caught off guard from my forceful push he tumbled over the end of the end and lands with a hard thud and a quite "ow." I scramble off the bed and scurry over to Sam, helping him up. "Oh god I'm sorry." I whisper-yell then kiss Sam's cheek before Lucas opens the door and walks in.

"I cant sleep." Lucas says, hugging Mr. Rood Dog tightly in his arm. I could see the tear stains that had dried. Oh my poor baby. I rush over to him giving him some much needed cuddles.

"why don't we go get some warm milk, then we can cuddle up in bed while we watch a movie together. Okay." He nods and stretches out his arms for me to pick him up. I bend down and sweep him up into my arms.

"Ill be back later." I say over my shoulder to Sam, hooking Lucas up on my hip them look back at Sam hoping he understands how sorry I am about leaving him in the heat of the moment like this.

"Okay no problem, I think I'll just go take a cold shower then." Sam groans out and discreetly adjusts himself in his basketball shorts. I smirk up at him and mouth LATER to him. His eyes darken and that orange/gold ring starts to form around his pupils. He walks up to me and growls softly in my ear so Lucas cant hear but I get the message. He liked my idea. Sam's lips travel down my ear to the junction where neck meets shoulder, his teeth grazes the top of my clavicle then leans away, heading to the bathroom.

"You should take a hot shower Sammy, not a cold one. Cold showers aren't good. Don't you want to be toasty warm after getting out of the shower?" Lucas says. I turn my head to my sweet, innocent little baby brother. My giggles start bubbling up and out before I can even help it. His sweet face scrunched up at the idea of most likely taking a bath in the cold water and hating the idea of it. I kiss his forehead then look back at Sam where he had walked into the bathroom but then popped his head out of the bathroom door to smirk and waved his arms saying, "I'm too hot for toasty showers, little man. I need to cool down a little." His eyes smolder at me then he winks and I felt the blood rush back to my cheeks. I was about to respond but Sam just laughs and slams the bathroom door shut and I promptly hear water running. I couldn't stop the smile from breaking out and shake my head at Sam's playfulness, What have I gotten myself into now.

"Come on LuLu, lets go down to the kitchen, we can grab some warm milk and a cookie, ill even let you take it back to bed and we can watch Peter Pan." Luke smiles at me and slaps his little hands on both sides of my head and holds my face while giving me a sloppy kiss on the cheek, wiggles out of my arms and then goes off running for the elevator. Shaking my head at his weirdness I give the bathroom door one last quick look over my shoulder and then fallow my baby brother out, bedroom door KA-thunking shut behind me.

The kitchen, more like a restaurant than kitchen if you asked me, was bustling around like always, seeing as they catered to a huge house. I walked over to the swinging doors, Luke's little hand swinging in my own. He was skipping and humming, his bad dream long forgotten, the boy had way to much energy at this time of night. Pushing open the kitchen door slowly I scan the room quickly and push Luke over to the far end where the industrial style refrigerate was. I plunk Luke on top of the counter and give him a look saying 'don't move' he smiles and swings his legs happily. I reach behind him and grab a little glass then move over to open the fridge and grab the milk out, closing the door I jump a little. Emily was leaning against the counter talking to Luke a soft smile playing on her lips and holding a plate of chocolate chip cookies. From the smell and heat coming off the plate they were fresh.

LuLu's eyes grow wide then shift over to me for permission. "Go ahead bud, I all ready said we could get one. Your lucky Emily can read minds, she had a plate waiting just for you. Only one, though bud." I say firmly, but still show my love and sweetness for him. Emily just watched with warmth in her eyes and a coy smile playing on her lips. Luke grabbed a cookie, his eyes never strayed from Emily. A curious and accusing look shone in them. I chuckle through my nose, He thought Emily could really read mind.

Emily winks at me then says, "Oh yeah Lucas. Auntie Emily has all kinds of powers so you better be careful, I'll know when your trying to sneak in and steal these." She whispers and jiggles the balancing plate of cookies a little. Luke, who was taking a sip of his warm milk ended up gulping half of it down nervously.

"Ok little man time to say goodnight, give Em one of your bear hugs and say thank you for the yummy cookie." I say as I put the milk back in the fridge. Out of my peripheral vision I see LuLu give Emily a great big hug, her hand petting his head sweetly and gives him a sweet kiss on the side of his head. "Goodnight my little Cookie Monster." She says and puts him down on the floor. I offer my hand to him and with a wave goodnight to Emily we are off back to his room.

When we get back to the top floor and I get LuLu tucked in and have the movie going, I was starting to get a little sleepy so I cuddle up with Lucas, the last thing I remember is petting LuLu's hair and listening to his even breathing of slumber.