Finding Your True Mate

Chapter 9

Clayton's POV

I watched as Derek picked Michelle up and carried her away as if she was the most important thing in the whole world, which led me to believe that she was more than just a human. I looked over to Christi who was shook up about the whole thing. I grabbed her hand and ran my thumb over her skin in small circles. She looked up at my face and I stared into her eyes. Every time I look at my mate I remember the first time I met her, our first kiss, our first date. It was as if it was just yesterday I took her to the middle of the woods where I first declared her as my mate.

Flashback******

"Clayton where are we going." I wasn't going to ruin the surprise that I had in store for Christi. It took me forever to find this spot in the woods and it was going to be perfect for what I had in store for her.

"We are almost there babe, just a few more steps." She stopped and I turned to see why. She was pouting. I walked up to her and cupped her face. "What's wrong, Christi?"

"You won't tell me where we are going, and I'm tired and..." I leaned into her and kissed her soft lips. I pressed my forehead against hers and I just stayed there. I inhaled her scent it was unique and delicious I wanted more I needed more, but it had to wait. It was killing me to have her around other guys when she wasn't even marked and I knew this was going to be the perfect time to finish the mating ritual.

"Christi, please just bear with me. Where we are going is a big surprise and you’re going to love it. Trust me okay?" She just nodded her head and contained to walk. Right when I knew we were about to enter the clearing I covered her eyes with my hands and walked behind her.

"Okay ready I'm about to remove my hands" I slowly lifted the off her eyes and then turned to face her so I can see her reaction. When her beautiful green eyes opened she looked around and then her mouth slowly opened up in surprise. She then finally met my eyes and stared at me.

“Where are we? It’s so beautiful. What is this place?" I took her hand in mine and walked further into the oasis of flowers around us.

"I found it when I was running one day and thought it was perfect for you. For us." She stopped and looked up at me

"For us?" I smiled and nodded. She then took off running around the flowers laughing and smiling that I almost didn't want to stop her. She ran back to me and jumped and I caught her. I kissed the tip of her nose and set her down and continued to pull her forward with me. Once I reached the blanket and picnic basket I stashed earlier I pulled her down and sat next to her.

"I want to mark you here Christi, I love you so much I wanted it to be special for the both of us and when I found this place I just knew it was meant for us"

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"What are you thinking about hunny?" I pulled Christi onto my lap and stared at the mark I had given her on her neck. I was proud of her being my mate and I wanted everyone to know that I had the best mate ever.

"I was just thinking about when I marked you to be mine." She blushed and I smiled. I'm glad I'm not the only one who remembers it.

“I just remember that I was a very spoiled little girl, and I never had patience for anything.” I smiled and kissed the tip of her nose again. I pushed back a lock of her brown hair and cupped her cheek.