Claiming Kate

Episode 4

That night was a changing point for us. I didn't know what would happen when we met our mates, but I was willing to risk it. I had to chance it, even if he would only be mine for a little while. We took things slow, but we never passed up an opportunity to wrap our arms around each other or sneak kisses.

We didn't get many opportunities to be alone, but looking back, it was probably a good thing. I wouldn't have stopped him from doing whatever he wanted to with me. I was head over heels in love.

Everytime I saw him my heart would flutter and I felt like I couldn't breathe. Damian knew exactly how to get under my skin. We would bicker and drive each other crazy non stop, but it was fun. We are both strong and would constantly fight for dominance. In the end, he would always let me win whatever argument we were having.

I remember the day I finally gave myself to him. Damian was always honorable. He always tried to do the right thing, but he was moving too slow. I had more of a wild side to me, and liked to get the four of us in trouble. Thinking back, I'm pretty sure they kept me around because their life would have been boring without me.

Anyway, it was toward the end of summer. Damian and Kain graduated and were training to start their jobs with the council. Me and Gavin were getting ready to go back to school. We all knew things were going to start changing.

It wouldn't be long before Kain and Damian were sent on missions, and no one knew how long they would be gone for.

The four of us decided to go swimming. I knew Damian liked me wearing a full-piece bathing suit in front of Kain and Gavin, but he pissed me off the night before. I figured I would get even with him in the best way.

I put on the skimpiest black string bikini that I knew would drive him crazy. I made sure to cover it until we got to the pond so he couldn't see it. Once the guys jumped in the water, I stripped out of my outer clothes, and made myself comfortable on the lawn chair that was next to the pond.

I put my sun glasses on so he couldn't see me watching him. I pulled my book out and pretended to read, but I was really watching every move Damian made.

The look on his face was priceless when he saw me. I made sure to bend one of my legs up and move it slightly to the side, so he got a clear view between my legs. He stared at me for a few minutes, then kept watching Kain and Gavin to make sure that they weren't looking at me. He even tried to beg me to get into the water. He was a nerve wreck and couldn't relax for anything.

He'll never admit it, but I'm pretty sure he linked the guys and told them to leave. Both Kain and Gavin quickly got out of the water and they suddenly had things to do.

After the two of them left, Damian got out of the water and dried off. He looked so perfect. I wanted to lick every bead of water off of him. When he walked over to me, I couldn't read the look on his face. I didnt know if he was mad, aroused, or more curious.

"What are you doing Kate?" He asked me while he was standing next to me with his arms crossed.

"What do you mean? I'm just reading. Can you put some lotion on my back?" I asked him while I handed him the bottle of lotion. It was great, he had no idea what to do and just stood there and stared at me while spinning the bottle in his hands.

It took him long enough, but he must have finally figured out what I wanted as I laid my chair down, and flipped over so I was lying on my stomach.

"I can't do that. If I touch you right now, I wont be able to stop." Damian said as he was still flipping the bottle in his hands.

I took my sunglasses off so I could look into his eyes.

"What if I don't want you to stop?" I didn't wait to see what he would say. I reached behind my back, and slowly pulled the string. Releasing my top. That was all it took. He slowly rubbed the lotion into my back and legs first.

He continued to rub the lotion all over my body until he couldn't take it anymore, and fully gave himself to me.

I'll admit I still smile when I think about that day. We were each other's first, and it was amazing. The happiness only lasted for a few more months though.

Damian was sent on his first mission. He was only gone for a couple of weeks, but I felt completely lost without him. I couldn't wait for him to come home. That was until I found out about the surprise he was bringing home with him. Damian had met his mate.

It was horrible. He never told me about her over the phone. He was so damn loyal and honorable, that he fought the mate bond. He never touched her until he got home to talk to me.

The day he came home, I was so excited that I was going crazy at school. I spent all day watching the clock and counting down the hours. I expected him to be just as excited as me. I imagined him wrapping his arms around me, and pulling me into one of his passionate kisses.

What I got was a very nervous Damian standing against his car, waiting for me. I hurried up and ran over to him as soon as I saw him.

I was so excited I had a huge smile on my face and I wrapped my arms around him. He hugged me back but I could tell something was wrong. He didn't kiss me, he just put his head against mine and said, "We need to talk."

My heart sunk. I knew instantly that it was the end of us. I got in his car and we took a drive in silence. We drove up to the look out. Where you can see over the whole pack. It's beautiful up there. It was one of my favorite places.

Anyway, Damian shut the car off, and turned so he was looking at me. I kept staring straight ahead. This was going to be hard enough. I didn't want to look into his eyes. I already knew what was going on. He didn't have to say the words.

"Who is she?" I asked him before he even had a chance to say anything.

Damian took a deep breath and slowly let it out. "I didn't mean for it to happen, but we both knew it was a possibility. I need you to know that I refused to touch her until I talked to you. The mate bond is strong but I gave you my word." He paused for a minute, and cleared his throat. Trying to get me to look at him.

"We both agreed to talk to each other first, before we did anything with our mates if we met them. I swear to you I haven't touched her. I would never cheat on you. I love you Kate, and I always will, but I have to be fair and give my mate a chance. The moon goddess chose her for me. I have to find out if she's the one I'm meant to be with."

I couldn't stop the tears from falling. I knew Damian was right, but it didn't make it any easier. Our fated mates were supposed to be sacred. Having your fated mate is supposed to complete your soul. It's supposed to make you stronger, and complete you in every way.

Damian did that for me. I couldn't understand why it wasn't us. We should have been mates. I knew he deserved the chance to be with her, but how was I supposed to stay there and watch them together? I couldn't just shut off this love I had for him.

After a long talk, I calmed down some. Atleast enough to tell Damian that it was OK, and he should give her a fair chance. I found out her name was Stella. He was a little uncomfortable with telling me about her, but it did make me feel a little better when he admitted that the mate bond was pulling him to her, but he wasn't sure he liked her as a person.

He finally took me home. I gave him one last hug goodbye, and I assured him that I was fine with everything. I was devastated, but I had to be strong in front of him. He did exactly what we agreed that we would do.

That almost made me feel worse. I wanted to be mad at him. I wanted to scream at him. I wanted a reason to hate him for causing me this much pain. I sat in my room and cried my eyes out all night.

I gave Damian everything I had to give, all my firsts. I didn't know how I was going to pretend everything was fine when I saw them together. I felt like I lost everything. I stayed at my house for a few days. I didn't want to face any of the guys. The three of them were always together and my heart couldn't take it.

After a few days, I started to pick myself back up, and I decided I was done hiding. Damian and his mate might not like it, but I still needed to train, and the guys were still my friends. Besides, it wasn't my style to make things easier for them.

I wouldn't interfere with their relationship, but I was curious about her. I had to see who she was. I also enjoy watching Damian squirm. I was curious what he would do when we were all together.

I got around and headed over to the Alpha's house. I knew the guys would be training in the back yard. I was ready to face Damian, but I could never have prepared myself for meeting Damian's Barbie doll.