The Meadow That Lies Between

Claimed

As Isobel sat at the edge of the king size bed she tried to not think about the day she had had. Closing her eyes she breathed in a heavy breath and there, there it was again that same scent. The smell of wet grass and vanilla wafted through the air. Isobel opened her eyes and stood in front of her a huge black wolf, she blinked and inhaled deeply.

Stella howled inside her head ‘this is him’ if wolves could squeal then that’s what Stella would have sounded like. A small smile crept across Isobel’s lips at the thought, this was it she had finally found her true mate, then Isobel’s head dropped to the floor and a small tear found its way out of her eyes and trickled down her cheek, it was too late she was already married to Lucas and she doubted he would let her go. By the time Isobel looked up the wolf was gone and in his place stood Lucas- a very naked Lucas.

“Am I really that horrible to look at?” he asked wiping the tear away with the pad of his thumb letting it linger on her face for a few seconds longer then needed. Isobel whimpered at his touch and moved her head to the side her eyes closed as she inhaled once again.

"Stella do you smell that?” she asked her wolf internally, Stella whimpered then replied

“I think it might be coming from him Isobel. I think he’s our mate” Isobel couldn’t figure out the tone of Stella’s voice it sounded as though she was trying to cover up the fact that she was happy with sadness.

′Did Stella like the fact that Lucas’ wolf was her mate?′ Isobel thought. Of course she did She had been waiting for her mate just as long as Isobel had and now she had finally find him. It was just a shame that Stella's mate happened o be the other half of a man Isobel couldn't stand.

Isobel had to be sure, she had to double check, that this man was truly her destined. Doing what she thought was best she allowed Stella to take some control their senses were always at their best when she was.

She breathed in even deeper, and there it was the truth. The smell it really was coming from Lucas. Stella howled her mate was the person Isobel hated most in the world. It didn’t matter any way they both knew that Lucas would never claim them like that-he was just in this for the land and army he would get once Isobel’s father either stepped down as king or died- and yet Isobel-now back in control- couldn’t stop herself from uttering the word she both feared and couldn't wait for the day she was able to say it “Mine”

Lucas looked at Isobel had she really just said what he thought she had said. He blinked getting slightly closer to her “Say that again” he said with a growl, the noise made Isobel jump and move away from him.

He grabbed her wrists and pulled her closer so that his mouth was inches from hers “I said say it again” this time his voice was demanding, partly him partly Shadow, he could feel Isobel shiver in his hands.

“Mine” She whispered, her voice was shy and timid but to Lucas and shadow it sounded like music; a melody that was only for their ears.

That was it Lucas couldn’t control himself any longer he pressed his lips against Isobel's. She resisted so he pushed harder and swiped his tongue across her lips asking for entrance but when she still didn’t give in-a first for him I must say- he pulled back and growled in her ear “You're mine Isobel. All mine”

He tried to kiss her again hoping his words would make her give into him but instead she pulled her head away a look of shock on her face

“W..w..wait you want me? Me? You actually want me, the Princess of your packs eldest enemy!” she said, she watched as amusement flashed across Lucas’ face and a grin plastered itself to his lips.

Lucas’ eyes travelled down her body taking in every detail lingering-a little too long- on her perky breasts before replying “And who wouldn’t want you. I know I’m going to have to gouge out a lot of eyes.” his smile grew even wider at the thought of torturing any man who dared look at his girl.

Before Isobel could even comprehend what he had said let alone reply Lucas had his lips on hers once again. This time when his tongue swiped her bottom lip she opened her mouth just enough allowing him access. She moaned as he deepened the kiss which made him even more hungry for her, Lucas placed one hand on her waist and the other on the bed and was slowly pushing her making her lay flat on the bed.

Removing his lips from hers he started to trail kisses along her jaw line before getting to her neck, slowly he kissed and licked at the sensitive spot on her neck before giving it a little nibble making her moan once again. The sound was music to him he pulled away “Let me claim you” he said, Isobel looked him in the eyes, those perfect blue eyes that looked like you could swim in them. Slowly she shook her head her eyes never leaving his until he broke contact and pressed his lips to her neck once more.

"Please?" he asked

"I..I'm not ready"

Lucas growled not out of anger but frustration he had wanted to make her his, claim her so no other man could. However the sound scared Isobel and made her try to free herself from underneath him.

"s**t" he whispered

He sat up on his knees and allowed Isobel some space "I didn't mean to scare you little one." he said almost in a whisper.

He looked over at Isobel who had pressed herself so far in to the head board and wrapped her arms around herself just for protection from him that he swore again.

"Do you do that a lot?" Isobel asked so quietly that he almost missed it.

"Do what?" he was unsure of what she meant, but instead of replying she just looked at him.

'Umm Lucas whats happening?' Shadow asked

'Not sure man. Not sure'

'Do you think she is asking about us wanting to claim her? Like maybe we use that line on all the woman we sleep with or..' Lucas started but Shadow cut him off

'She better not Lucas. She is it for me. And if you f*****g around has ruined my chances with her and her wolf I will kill you.' Shadow growled out

'Chill Shadow I'm sure we can fix this.' Lucas replied

'Not us Lucas, You! You and your d**k did this. Fix it, NOW!' Shadow then cut off communication and Lucas let out a sigh.

"Were you talking to your wolf just then?" Isobel asked, her eyes travelled down and across Lucas' body.

Lucas looked down and realised that he was still naked and during his argument he had gotten up off the bed to pace.

Lucas nodded his head and walked over to his wardrobe where he put on some jogging bottoms, "He's pissed at me." he shouted from in the walk in wardrobe.

"Oh. Why is that?" Isobel asked from her spot on the bed. Lucas walked back out and saw that though Isobel was still pressed up against the head board she was no longer hugging herself in a protective manner.

Well it was a start that's for sure. Lucas realised that he had been silent for too long. He breathed out a long breath before stating "You."

From the look on Isobel face Lucas realised that he had f****d up yet again.

"s**t that's not what I meant."