EVERLASTING✔

Lets Makeout Under The Moonlight*

That weekend I spent it all with Derek at his house, trying to forget about all the worries of life for a small moment. This week has been really hard and I needed some form of a getaway just to feel recharged. I packed my own bag when I got home on Friday, by four-thirty Derek and his mum had picked me up in their minivan.

Derek introduced me to a majority of the pack, showed me around the mini-village they have set up in the mountains, away from any people. There are about six houses designed to house a family of four, then they have two mini-stores for essentials, then the main house which is Derek's house, it also doubles as a meeting house.

Everything is very open and light surrounded by high trees and bush, the houses are all done in either brick or dark wood with lots of nature-based decorations. Most places are connected with dirt paths, except a driveway leading to the front of the main house, which connects to the massive parking garage on the side of the house where everyone parks.

"So darling," Derek asked, holding my hand as we walk along one of the smaller dirt paths that are next to a small river, "what do you think of this all?"

I smile, glancing up at the tall trees than back at Derek. His eyes seem to glow brighter when he's here, they sparkle like a natural golden and his body seems to come to life more just being here.

"It's truly beautiful, I see why you love it here," I smile.

Derek chuckles and spins me around, my light pink summer dress twirling around me. I laugh as he picks me up and deeply inhale the fresh air surrounding us as the sun warms my cold skin.

We continue to walk along the path, the soft dirt feeling amazing on my bare feet. I haven't felt this free and calm in a long time. Derek suddenly stops and pulls me into him, looking deeply into my eyes.

"Evangeline..." he whispers, creasing my cheek, a dazed look crossing his face.

"What is it?" I ask him, taking his hand in mine, worried about why he suddenly looks so serious.

"You know that one day I'll be the alpha, and it'll be my job to lead the pack, Jason as my beta," he said, lightly stroking my cheek, "and you'll be my luna, this will be your home one day too, and you'll help me lead."

"When we graduate next year, this will be where we'll live, in the house, together, forever, and I-"

"Derek, I would love nothing more and you know that," I cut him off, smiling at him. He doesn't smile back though which worries me.

"Eve," Derek drops down onto one knee, my hands in his, "I want you to marry me."

My eyes widen as I stutter a response, this is out of nowhere, I can't accept this my parents wouldn't allow me to get married at sixteen! "Derek, how can I accept this?" I questioned, my body still trying to come out of shock. Derek quickly stands up and cups my face, realising what he's done.

"I don't mean right now silly," he chuckles, warming my heart, "you're my soulmate, my one true love, and I want to be tied to you forever officially as soon as possible. I want the world to know that a woman as beautiful as you is mine."

He sighs, closing his eyes for a brief second, I guess he was just as worried about this as me. "This isn't an actual marriage proposal, more like a promise until I can actually get you an engagement ring," he chuckles softly, a boyish grin on his face as he holds my hands, "promise me?"

"I promise you, Derek Jace Lightwood," I whisper, looking into those gorgeous deep brown eyes that sparkle with joy.

He smiles, looking down at me. "Evangeline..." he whispered.