I could hear as Bryce finally shuffled on his feet in annoyance before heaving out a deep breath and leaning in towards me. Naturally, I moved farther away. Not that that stopped him. Bryce only leaned further in, slipping his arm under my thighs and another around my back, picked me up in his arms and shut the door almost with unnatural fluid ease behind him.

My eyes narrowed I looked at him and huffed out a breath. Muttering a dozen hundred rant speeches under my breath. His jaw seemed to tighten under my gaze and I almost stopped when I realized that being a Were meant he would have advanced hearing. Like I said, 'almost', because then I began again.

I suppose Bryce had enough of my ranting because with a livid growl he moved quicker, almost too quick because everything else seemed blurry. Before I knew it, I was thrown over a bed, and Bryce stood still, behind a now locked door, his hand still on the key.

"I know you know"

I stilled. Shit. Not now not now! I'm not ready!

Almost ready to take the 'deny it' way out of it I stopped frozen when Bryce turned almost frighteningly fast, towards me. His eyes now golden. I couldn't help but let a cuss go under my breath. The moment I just realized I had been running from, was finally here. And I was cornered.

"When did you find out, little Theia?" Bryce drawled calmly, but his tone held promise of anything but calmness as he stalked his way towards me. Almost as if a predator stalking his prey during a hunt, before the kill.

I shuddered at that thought. 'No. Bryce wouldn't kill me. He's suppose to be my soul mate.'I thought and a little color filled itself out on my pale frightened face again.

"Answer me!" Bryce suddenly growled and I whimpered, pressing myself into the bed a little more. Slowly mustering up enough courage, I looked up at a pissed off Bryce who had only just a second ago been standing by the bed and now, had me pressed against the bed.

My eyes found his golden ones and widened at the realization of how beautiful they actually were. Almost like pools of liquid gold.

Just then Bryce growled in warning and my eyes snapped towards his lips, his canines seemed to have slipped from under his lips and were partially in view for all to see.

"I suppose I've always known you could not be human to get in to my room through the window like you do." I looked up at him, his eyes were now narrowed focused on my face. I quickly refocused my gaze on his chest. Safe zone.

"And then yesterday Matthew had to save me from Lionel. So I... I found out about him. And well... I figured if he is one... So are you. A-and well then... W-when I woke up later at night... Y-you were licking my wounds... So... You know... Er... Yeah."

Silence. The room stood around us in dead silence as neither one of us uttered a single word. It seemed like ages before I finally grew tired of the silence and glanced at Bryce.

I couldn't help but let out a small gasp as I realized just how close Bryce was, his nose barely just brushing mine. His steely golden eyes remained on mine as he finally spoke.

"Are you afraid of me?"

I froze. Then quickly glanced at his chest.

"No. I don't fear you. Fear. I think it's more for this situation really. I-I've only just imagined these kind of things in books and movies till yesterday... And... And to be suddenly thrust upon such a well hidden fact is... Scary. I'm basically in the unknown you know. That's what scares me. Not you- well except when you go around punching guys without any reason. That's when you scare me"

The silence built itself up again. But only this time I felt like I had a sudden rush to say, and keep on saying. Bryce however... Felt blank.

Sighing slightly, I glanced up at him. His eyes filled with an intense emotion, his lips pressed in a thin line. Still underneath him I managed to free my hands and brought them to his face, and like earlier that morning, I eased up his lips into a smile.

"It's okay... I don't mind, you know? It doesn't change things" I murmured softly as I slowly ran the pad of my thumb over his lower lip. Pink.

"I'm a beast Theia. Could you ever love a beast?"

Despite myself, I smiled.

"I already do"

The sharp intake of breath didn't escape my senses as Bryce tilted my head up to meet his gaze with mine.

"Y-you what?"

This time. I giggled.

"I love you"

"But I'm-"

I rolled my eyes. "Yes I know, I know. You're a Lycanthrope. You're not Human, you're a Beast. Etcetera Etcetera. But it doesn't matter Bryce. So what if you're not completely human? You're still You. That doesn't change who you are. As for the Beast bit, I'm fascinated really. After falling for Adam, who was a beast himself and wishing I would find my own, I found you. All those fallen stars I had wished upon when I was 6 finally heard my prayers. About time really"

Bryce growled, his grip on my chin tightening. "Who the fuck is Adam?!"

I couldn't help but smile. "Ever heard of Disney's Beauty and the Beast? The beasts name was Adam"

Bryce scowled. His eyebrows furrowed together. His gaze locked with mine. "You're mine"

It was almost a growl. Like an order. But the vulnerability in its underlying tone didn't fail to get noticed as I smiled and pulled his head closer, my arms around his neck, I pulled his lips on mine. His lips were soft, and yet rough. The familiar warmth of it all the more comforting. His kissed me back gently, almost at an agonizing pace, and just when I thought he was going to pull away, he dipped his tongue into my ready mouth and pressed himself against me. A strangled groan left his lips as I let out a breathy closed mouthed moan and pulled him closer, my legs parting so he could settle against me better, or was it to feel the dangerous hardness now pressing against my lower belly, I'd never know. My mind was too fuzzy to form any solid thoughts anyway.

We both broke the kiss panting for air, almost immediately Bryce dropped his face against my neck and started placing tiny kisses along it, his elongated canines slightly pinching the skin at places, causing a shiver to run down my skin. Placing an open mouthed kiss on my sweet spot Bryce finally moved up and beside me, instantly pulling me so that I had a leg flung over his legs, and an arm around his waist. I blushed as I realized there was a large dent on his pant. That must hurt.

Bryce let out a pained groan before he got up and made his way towards a door, not before muttering a painful "Need a cold shower" as he got in and slammed the door shut.

I smiled as I lay on the bed, my back against the mattress, facing the white ceiling. I had a feeling my skirt was way above my waistline and my top was slightly askew but that didn't bother me right now... Everything was wonderful. Everything was fine.

I lay there for what felt like ages, my skirt slightly straightened when the door to the bathroom pulled open and a towel clad Bryce walked into the room, only to stop short, his gaze snapping to mine.

He let out a growl as he stormed his way to me. His lips now formed in a smirk.

I frowned. What was happening?

"You're aroused, little mate"

Oh shit.

Almost instantly I tried to move out of bed and away from Bryce. There was no way he was going to tease me! Hell no!

The next second was a blur. Before I knew it I was pushed against a wall, Bryce's warm breath fanning the side of my cheek before he descended his lips on my neck, his hand moving downward. A loud gasp escaped my lips as his fingers slipped past my panty and rubbed against the swollen nub. I moaned out loud. He stopped moving his fingers. Dammit, I was definitely not getting any sleep tonight.

"Fuck, you're so wet" Bryce groaned against my neck and I moaned In reply. Wanting him to move his fingers. Wanting him to do something. Anything! But he kept still, teasing me as his fingers remained just close to my nub, but not close enough.

I growled in frustration as I felt my blush increase and tried to move away but got pushed against the wall again and his flicked a finger across the swollen nub again. I hid my face against his shoulder and he groaned as I placed a shy kiss on the base of his neck, pulling the skin between my teeth as I pulled away.

A sudden sharp rap against the door brought us back to reality and I almost gasped, blushing, as I tried to move away again.

"Bryce! Move!" I whisper growled, trying to push him away, and his hand out of my panty. He growled, moving me against the wall again. His finger now pressed against the swollen bud.

"Mine"

I nodded. "Yes. I know. Now please, open the do-"

"ALEXANDER BRYCE WILHEM! YOU OPEN THE DOOR RIGHT NOW MISTER! I WILL NOT BE DISRESPECTED LIKE THIS! HOW DARE YOU NOT INTRODUCE HER TO ME! OPEN THE DOOR I SAY!"

"Fuck" Bryce muttered as he quickly removed his hand from my knickers and plopped his index and middle finger into his mouth, licking his fingers clean. Meanwhile, I witnessing that, only blushed a shade deeper.

"We need to get you cleaned. She'll know what we were up to the minute she walks in otherwise" Bryce rushed as he pulled me towards the bathroom door, and shoving a long T-shirt in my hand walked towards the door.

I had only just stepped under the shower when I heard a distinctive "Where is she!?"

I blushed harder. The scene from earlier replaying itself in my head.

"Oh god" I groaned as a blush found its way up my neck to my cheeks and I shook my head, soaping myself trying to avoid the thoughts of Bryce's long thick fingers against my lady parts.

"God Theia get your head out of the gutter!" I groaned again, blushing harder.

Quickly rinsing off the lather I wrapped a clean towel around me and walked out of the closed shower onto the brown tiles. Wiping away the dampness I groaned again as I slipped on the pair of shirt. Bryce had forgotten to give me anything to wear underneath it. God, I felt practically naked.

Sighing tiredly I looked into the mirror and tried desperately to tame the waves I had foolishly decided to let flow today. At least the shirt reached up to an inch two above my knee. That would have to do.

A soft knock sounded from the bathroom door and I shuddered from nervousness.

Who was that woman anyway?

I wondered as I padded my way towards the door and clicked it open a bit, Bryce stuck his head in and grinned. "You look great in my shirt, now let's go! She's killing me"

I blushed and looked at my feet as he grabbed hold of my hand and pulled me out of the bathroom gently. In another second I was pulled in for a warm hug.

"Oh dear it's so good to finally meet you! I'm Meryl, Alexander's Aunty. But you can call me Meryl. Oh good lord Alex, she's a beauty she is! And she looks so innocent and naive, will do you well, her! You're too big, bad and dangerous for your own good! Oh I'm so glad we're finally meeting! If it were for my Nephew here I would have never known! Thank god for Romanov! That boy always was a softie at heart, I see you've captured his heart too. I see why though, you look like a jewel. One that needs guarding! Oh dear me I've been talking and talking and talking! Please! Say something! Or I may feel like you're cross I speak so much!"

Romanov? Romans name's Romanov?

I blinked my wide eyes once or twice before a warm smile pulled itself on my lips. I liked her!

"Hi. I'm Theia. It's nice to meet you." I smiled warmly, I tried to move towards her when I noticed the strong arms circling my waist, holding me against a hard chest. Surprised, I tilted my head up to see Bryce's tight jaw. What was he pissed for?

"Oh the pleasure is all mine dear! Bryce seems to be very possessive. Jealous even of your cousin, dear?"
She directed her question to Bryce.

I snapped my head towards Bryce again, his jaw tightened. "She's-"

"I'm yours" I assured him before he could finish. He looked down at me and his golden eyes morphed into his normal sea blue orbs. He nodded. And I smiled, leaning up to place a kiss on his jaw.

"Oh sweet buttons, you two are so adorable!" Aunt Meryl cooed as she moved towards us with a wistful smile. Reaching for her bag, which i was sure was designer, she pulled a black velvet box. She handed it to me.

"Take it. It's suppose to be passed down from generation to generation. From my great grandma, to my ma, to Bryce's mum, but... Well now it's yours."

I looked back up at Bryce who had a sad smile on his face, he nodded looking at me and I smiled softly before accepting the gift with a simple "Thank You"

"Oh it's alright dear" Meryl smiled, she then turned to Bryce, her eyes hard. "Well, help her wear it boy!"

I couldn't help but bite back a giggle when Meryl winked at me as Bryce let off a huff and grasped the box from my hands.

As the chain snaked around my neck I couldn't help but feel a warm fuzz In my chest. Bryce's arms circled around my waist and the warm fuzz grew more, making me let out a content sigh.

Meryl, who had seemed to be studying me smiled contently and nodded at Bryce before turning towards me again. "I must be gone now Deary, Midday snacks await! Feel free to join me if you want to later, though I don't think Bryce will let you go anywhere till the full moon has come and gone."

I frowned. Full moon? What's up with Bryce and the full moon?

With a final wink and wave, Meryl stepped out of the room, closing the door behind her.

Bryce and I both stood still for some time. Neither said anything, though both enjoying the comfort our embrace brought.

Finally, when I broke away, I turned towards Bryce.

"Bryce, what's the full moon got to do with us?"