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Claim (19)

I did mot take the above picture I do not know whom to give credit to either. This is what the mark looks like but, of course, on the neck instead of wrist.

Penelope P.O.V.
I sit on Jasper's lap as the swing sways a bit in the strengthening breeze. My mind races with what tomorrow and the future days might hold. An angry alpha is after me. My father disapproves of my mate. My mate could die. My mate would die for me. That just makes me the reason he might die. It breaks my heart just thinking about it.

My thoughts cloud my head until they land on a single problem. Marking. Its the way you show the world that you found your mate and you have an eternal love. Of course to humans it looks like a tatoo, but werewolves recognize marks in an instant. I place my hand on my bare neck, knowing that its a blank canvas waiting to be claimed by my mate. My amazing, handsome, loving mate Jasper. The one who is holding me in his arms at this very moment.

If I am completely honest I am beyond scared of being marked. I hear that it is excruciating pain to endure but that its worth it and feels amazing too. Dont ask me how that makes sense. Im scared of the pain. I have always run from it. Then, ever since me and Jasper told my parents about us, I havent run from anything. They say mates bring out the best in you, and I guess my inclination to run from my problems was not something that needed to be brought out, but extinguished. He took away my flight instinct and I.... I guess I took away the voices.

Its hard to believe I have only know him for a few weeks. I am in love with him. I have been since I saw him, even if I did run away. I want the world to know that I am his and he is mine. But whats holding me back? My parents know, everyone knows. I feel his calm heart beat beneath his chest and I know what it is that has me tethered. If that alpha kills him, that pain I feel will be so much greater, because the bond will be so much greater. Its the same if I die. But is it not worth the risk? If one of us is killed I want to know that our bond was strong.  Stronger than anything. Even if it means one of us could end up broken.

"Mark me" I whisper against his chest.

"Are you sure?" He asks putting two fingers under my chin and making out eyes meet.

I nod and lean in just as he does. Out lips meet and sparks fly. I turn my body  more and wrap my arms around his neck. His arms are around my waist and removes his lips. I nod again and he leans his head down to my neck. I feel his canines extend before sinking into my skin. The pain is almost unbearable but its masked by the sparks and tingles I feel everywhere. He releases my neck from his bite and the blood swirls into place. I lean into his neck and feel my canines extend. I balk for a second. I get scared that I am going to cause him pain. I pull back and look into his eyes. He kisses me again, in a reassuring way and I lean down again to his neck, my canines extending again, and bite down. I feel him go rigid for a second and I begin to panic before his body relaxes and my canines disappear.

His blood twists and twirls on his neck. Its like liquid metal as it sinks back into place, leaving the gorgeous mark that I can also be seen on me. The mark is of moon in side the sun. Its beautifully breathtaking. I run my fingers over it lightly and he shivers. A grin becomes plastered on my face and I bring my forehead to his and rest there.

Leaves crunch in the distance and I turn to see two couples giggle and stumble from the forest. Haley laughs loudly and starts running from her mate. Philip lets her run for a few seconds before running after her and wrapping his arms around her waist easily, pulling her back into his arms and swinging her around. She squeals and I smile at how happy they are together. Joshua walks with his arm around Naomi, whispering into her ear and causing her to blush and playfully slap his cheek. I pull away from Jasper and grab his hand, pulling him up from the swing.

"You guys ready to go?" I ask and Jasper pulls me in front of him and wraps his arms around me from behind. He rests his head on my shoulder and breaths in my scent almost like he is calming himself down. I watch as he makes eye contact with Joshua and Philip and lets out a low growl, tightening his grip on me and inhales deeply a second time.

I scrunch my eyebrows together in confusion just like everyone else when suddenly I hear a squeal. There stands Haley jumping up and down like a giddy five year old and squealing her head off. I think this just made everyone else more confused. She runs forward, pulling me from Jasper's grip and into a tight hug. Jasper growls and pulls me harshly back into his rock hard chest. Did I miss something?

The only noise in the park is Haley's happy squeals and Jasper's low growls. Everyone else, me included just look around curiously. Finally Haley takes a deep breath and points at my neck.

"He marked you?!?!?"

Understanding crosses their face and mine. Thats why he is being so protective, the bond is stronger now. I turn in Jaspers arms and place my hand on his cheek. He looks down at me from the death glare he was giving the other guys and his expression softens.

"Down boy," I stay quietly with a small smile.

He grins but it disappears when Philip speaks up. I turn and see everyone grinning at me.

"Take care of my sister man." Philip says offering his hand, which Jasper shakes firmly.

Eventually, we all agree its getting late and we should head home. The car ride is filled with Haley's chatter about school gossip and shopping, Philips mumblings about not being able to afford her, and my interjections about my need of new clothes. Its kind of nice to talk about this simple stuff. You know, instead of life threatening situations and relationship problems.

When we get home, I wave goodbye to everyone and head to my room, Jasper in tow. Half way up the stairs I trip but Jasper picks me up and carries me the rest of the way. "Im tired" is an understatement. Im drained of all my energy.

Jasper gently places me on my bed and I sit up. I go to my dress pulling out a loose t-shirt and yoga shorts, going to my bathroom and throwing them on. When I step out, Jasper is passes out of my bed, soft snores coming from his slightly open mouth. I slip under the cover next to him and he wraps an arm around me, somehow still sleeping. It doesnt take long for me to fall asleep next to him. The darkness takes me as I think about how we claimed each other earlier tonight. I dont think I have ever been happier.

Hopefully posting two chapters in one day makes up for not updating for so long? I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Im excited to start a new werewolf book soon but I will finish this first! Please check out My other romance boom (not werewolf) called "Mad in Love"

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