Chapter 31

(Chapter song ‘Thank you' by Dido **** ‘If You Want Love' by NF)

QUINN “You’re so beautiful.”

My slit eyes stare into Paisleys as we sit by a fire in the mountains. “I will never need anything else, but you.”

“I don’t want anything else, but you either.” She says softly.

I gently rub her naked back as I sit lean my back on a rock. She’s in my lap and I run my fingers into her hair.

“I want to make love to you.” I mumble on her lips.

She smiles and kisses me.

I hold onto her and lower her to the ground. I press my hardness to her thigh. I want to make sure I save every detail of this moment.

I waited the full 48 hours to search out the most romantic spot I could find. There’s nothing more romantic than a high cliff with a perfect view of Phoenix lit up against the star filled night sky.

I want this to be special for Paisley because tomorrow, I’m turning myself in. I can’t start our life off as fugitives. I have crimes to answer for. Zander will be waiting for me at the council. My fate lies in his hands.

Until then, it’s just me and my beautiful mate. Who knew fate would deal me such a special card? She’s perfect and she makes me better. I’m not perfect, but I’ll try my damn hardest.

I kiss her lips as I hover over her. Her fire red hair is spread around her head. She looks like an angel.

I nip and suck her neck. The fire makes her skin glow as I kiss my way down her chest to her stomach. I take in every inch of her velvet soft skin. Her legs are spread for me and my hand gently slips between her thighs.

I nip around her belly button and kiss my way down her to her core. I’ve wanted to taste her since the bond took hold. Everything else is amazing.

“Yes.” She breathes. Her back arches as my lips kiss her slit. My finger slides into her entrance and I pull it out slowly and my tongue slips into her pussy. I’m being as gentle as I can be with her. I want her to really enjoy this before I mark her.

The tip of my tongue makes small circles around her little clit. Her knees raise and she waves her body as her fingers trail into my hair. She fists my hair and moans louder. This is fucking music to my ears.

My tongue moves a little faster around her clit.

“Yes, Quinn!” Her eyes meet mine as I smile at her. She arches back more and I glide my hand up her luscious body. I cup her breast.

I suck her pussy into my mouth and flick her clit faster. She starts to shiver and shake. “Yes!”

Holding an arm across her hips, I lick her faster. Her muscles tense as she screams into the night.

I pump my finger faster as her walls begin to tighten. I want her over the edge. I put her clit in my teeth, flicking it hard and fast with the tip of my tongue.

Her hips lift and she pushes herself into my lips.

“OH GOD! QUINNN!” She bucks harder and her thighs shake like mad.

I lick a little longer before I can’t take it anymore. I need inside her now.

I let her catch her breath and climb up her glistening body. I smash my lips into hers. My thighs push her legs up and my stone election finds her entrance on its own. It lines up and I slowly push in to the base. She moans loud on my lips as I gorge myself on her taste.

My hand fist her hair and my strokes are slow at first. I make use of my whole length.

I break the kiss and nip her ear. “So good.” I whisper to her.

Her arms are wrapped around my neck and shoulders. “Yes, Quinn!” She grips my hair as she raises her legs higher.

“Fuck!..Yess, Paisley…” I grit as she changes the angle.

I grab her ass cheek and lift her up. “Just like that, baby…Damn…” I growl.

Her moans get louder as I deepen my thrusts. I hook her leg and push on her. As much as I wanted to go slow, now that I hear and feel her, it’s impossible. My speed increases as my shaft pushes in and pulls out of Paisleys dripping wet pussy.

Her scent infects me. Intoxicates me. My emotions are heightened and I’m consumed by my love for her. My insides are heating with every stroke. With every sound Paisley makes, something changes inside. My wolf is howling and he’s telling me that somethings about to happen.

I stare into Paisleys gorgeous eyes as I thrust into her harder.

“Paisley…It’s coming…” I grit as she pulls me into her neck.

“Let it happen…” She pants.

I nod as I pull her up to my lap. I kiss her hard and grip her hair.

“Quinn! I’m…do it!!” She rides me hard.

“Fuck!!” I growl into her shoulder. The changes come quick as her pussy tightens around my girth. I feel my teeth change and my tongue goes to the tips of my canines.

With the help of my wolf instincts, I slide her hair out of the way and sink my teeth into her shoulder.

“YES! QUINN!!” Her orgasm rips through and her come coats me. “GOD! YESSSS!”

I feel my venom release into her and my eyes glow. This is such a different experience for me. I’m making Paisley mine. My wolf is planting his mark in her skin. A mark that will always be there forever.

My Lycan side joins the possessive growl as I hold onto her gyrating body tight. My arms are wrapped around her waist.

Once I think I did it right, I pull my teeth out. I lick her blood and watch her skin heal. The four holes in her skin are mine and mine alone.

My eyes meet her slits as she pants. I buck my hips to match her speed. My climax doesn’t need much since her pussy is still so tight around me.

I feel my balls pull up and I’m about to come.

I shut my eyes. “Paisley…” I grind out a whine.

I open them and her eyes are glowing blue. She grabs my head and pulls it to the side. She sinks her teeth in and my brain goes haywire! My neurons all fire at once. Everything is absorbed. The euphoric feeling is incredible as my dick explodes inside her. The electrical storm rocketing down my spine is amazing and every emotion I’ve ever experienced rises up.

“HOLY SHIT!!” I yell as I hold onto her.

She growls in my ear and I feel her venom enter my body.

I thrust into her hard until my last drop is spent. I’m panting hard and my mind is slowly calming down.

She pulls out her teeth and licks her mark.

I pull her sweat covered head back. Her red hair stuck to her head.

I kiss her deep. The fire dances on our skin and reflects in her heart stopping eyes.

I pull back slowly. “I love you so much. Thank you.”

“For what?” She whispers.

“For being you. For being mine. For loving me.” I watch her dreamy eyes sparkle in the fire light.

“Then I thank you too.” She says.

“For what?” I smile.

“For turning out to be my Humphrey Bogart after all.” She kisses my nose as I chuckle.

I hold the back of her head and give the most passionate kiss I can give her because after tomorrow, I’m not sure when I’ll ever be able to kiss my mate again.

I’m soaking in all the freedom I can. It breaks my heart to leave her, but the responsibility of my actions is more important right now.

For tonight, I’ll hold her, kiss her and make love to her as much as possible. For tonight, she’ll truly be mine.

****

I stand at the doors with Lucy on one side and Casey on the other.

My orange jumpsuit is slightly baggy on me and the iron, silver laced chains are heavy.

I’m shaking so bad as I stare at the council room doors. This is it. The day I’ve dreaded for years. The day where my life ends. All I’m grateful for is the time I had with Paisley. It may have only been a year, but it was a year I’ll never forget, even if I was capable of forgetting anything.

Lucy turns to me. “You ready?”

I glance at her and nod.

Casey opens the door and I instantly start to sweat. All eyes turn to me in the trial set up. They have a council table of all 10 Alphas in a row along the back and a bunch of chairs filled with people who want to watch me go down.

My steps are restricted by the chains between my ankles and the only sound is the sound the links make as I walk.

I catch my mothers hurt eyes. She had my brothers now. Four beautiful boys. My bros. Hopefully I’ll live to see them grow. Anne is crying on my mothers shoulder. She’s the size of a twenty year old now. I’m embarrassed that she has to see me like this.

“It’s Ok, son. We’re right here.” My dad turns in his aisle side chair.

I try to look at him, but I find it hard to look him in the eye. Lucy leads me to the table upfront, passed the barrier. Wes is already there. He’s been arguing my case to Zander who’s not impressed at all.

It was a huge investigation when we returned to the city. Paisley tried to talk me out of it. She was all set to run and stay running. That’s no way for my future Luna to live. If I even get that chance. No. She wanted a hero and she’s getting one. One that faces the music no matter how bad it is.

Casey and Lucy built a really good case against me. They’re good. By the end of it, I pled guilty if Paisley remained out of prison and was absolved of any involvement in the break out. I’m taking it all. I’m already going down, what’s a few more years.

The prosecution decided to drop the attacks from when I was traveling. If the towns want to charge me, they’ll have to do it individually, but in Phoenix, my body count is so high, it won’t make a difference.

Lucy sits me down next to Wes while we wait for sentencing.

I turn around and Paisley is sitting behind me. She smiles and gives a little wave. I smile back and place my hand on my mark. She doesn’t the same.

I turn back around.

Wes leans to me. “Now, it may not be that bad. They’re considering your capture of Rita as an act of special consideration. So, just…don’t panic, alright.”

I suck in a breath. “Ok."

Zander is talking with Ricky. Owen hands him a paper and Jake leans around Ricky and says something. The other Alphas are looking at me. I wish they would stop.

Everyone takes their seats.

Zander leans on the table. “Quinten, stand.”

I try to keep calm as I rise to my feet. Wes stands with me. I hang my head.

“I have read your statements, Quinn. Though it’s disappointing to say the least, it’s this councils decision to include your addiction into your defense. Though, not an excuse, we understand how it could cloud the judgement of a mind as unique as yours. We also have to include your age as a factor. You maybe hyper mature, but it’s the medical examiners opinion that you still harbor the child mentality of your actual wolfs age. This also could affect the decisions you make.” Zanders tone is deep and authoritative.

I breathe a shaky breath and nod.

“Some council members wish to also include the capture of the Lycan Killer. We commend you on that and wish to thank you.” He says.

I glance up and nod again.

“We understand you are standing before us today to plead?” He asks.

I clear my throat. “Um…Yeah…Yes.” My eyes quickly meet those of the all the Alphas.

“And how do you plead?”

“Guilty…Your highness.” I choke.

Anne’s quiet cries hit my ears and I breathe deep, trying not to break myself.

“Fine.” He looks around the table and back at me. “Quieten Preston. For the crimes of assault and battery of 25 Phoenix Citizens, 3 years incarceration in the Phoenix City Prison Unit. Maximum Security.”

The room rises in mumbles and my mother joins Anne in her cries. I turn to meet Paiselys eyes who’s trying so hard to be brave. My dad is scrubbing his face.

“Order. Order in the council room.” Zander waits for everyone settle down. “For the charge of evading capture and breaking out of the PCE holding Unit, 6 years house arrest in Phoenix City's group home for men. You will be electronically tracked and suppressed with psychological assessments and addiction recovery every three months. Your wolf will be allowed 3 hours each month to run with an electric net collar and armed escorts in a designated area. This sentence will stand until such time you are deemed no longer a threat. When you leave here today, your Lycan will be suppressed and your DNA blocked. Do you understand the sentence as I’ve explained it to you.”

“Yes. Yes, sir.” I choke.

“I’ll give you some time to say goodbye to your family, then you’ll be escorted to the medical wing of the prison to be processed.” He eyes me. “You’ve come a long way, Quinn. A far cry from that little boy I met 10 years ago. I hope you take this time for some deep reflection and realize that you are much more than what you think. There’s still a lot of hope for you and your family. Take this time to figure out where you want to be and who you want to be.”

I stand and face him like the man I’m supposed be.

The Alphas stand. “Council adjourned.” Zander says solemnly.

I turn around and my family is already lined up behind the barrier.

My mother and Anne hug me. Crying on my shoulders.

“I’m sorry, mom.” I mumble. I wish I could hug them back, but I’m still chained.

She holds the back of my head. “It’s ok, baby. We’ll try and visit as much as we can ok?”

I nod as the lump in my throat gets bigger.

My dad grabs my head. “It’ll go quick, son. We’ll be right here for waiting for you. Just be strong. You can do this.”

“Ok. I’m sorry, dad.” I rock my head on his shoulder as he holds my nape.

“I know, son. I know.” He holds his head to mine.

I pull back and try to hold back my emotions. It worked until it was Paisleys turn. She grabs my cheeks and kisses me while she cries on my lips.

“I’m so sorry.” I mumble.

“I’m sorry, too.” She squeaks. “I’ll see you everyday. I promise.”

I nod as she holds my forehead to hers. “I don’t want to go. I can’t.” I hitch.

“I’ll be right here. I’m not going anywhere. You’re my mate. I’m not losing you now.” She smiles.

I chuckle a bit and she wipes my eyes.

Wes leans in. “I'll put in the appeals. See if I can’t knock this down a bit more, but we do have to go now.”

I stand straight. “I’ll see you later?”

“Better believe it.” My dad holds Paisley to his side.

I look over my family for the last time for a long time. Lucy grabs my arm and pulls me from the table and I’m escorted through the council room to take the long walk to prison unit.

Once I’m administered the Lycan suppression serum, I’m fitted with a collar and put into my maximum security cell to begin the first night of 1095 nights staring at these four walls. The Mind Wiper is done forever. Now, I have survive Dragons, rogues and other lycans so I can look into Paisleys eyes again.

1095 days. 26, 280 hours and a fucking lot of minutes.

I can do this.

I have to do this.