Chapter 151: Side Story AU 2 Let Me Be Yours

Sophia's POV

"Y-you're insane," I mumbled, and he smirked. "Yeah, only for you."

Sucking in a sharp breath, I tried to say something, but this man, this freaking man!

PLACED HIS THUMB OVER MY LIP!

That very same thumb! Just to stop me from speaking..

"Don't.." he muttered. "Don't say anything else, Sophia."

As if he read my mind that I'm about to say something along the lines of us being together.

I was stunned; even that word itself might be an understatement. Still cannot get over the fact that his thumb is over my lips with his index finger holding my chin to keep me from looking away.

"You already did it, and I cannot have you tell me first the second time around, baby.." He slowly leaned in, never breaking any eye contact. "I love you, Sophia Addison."

Then our noses touched. Could feel his lips pressing, but I could not feel it entirely. His thumb was still in between.

I saw the corner of his eyes beamed, seeing me so flustered. Thus, he pulled away. And before I could ask or even reply to his words, he breezily said, "Let's head back. It is getting late, and Headmistress Ranella's sure to punish you if you don't get back in time."

I gasped, as if being slapped to wake up, and tapped away some imaginary dust from my clothes. That's right! That headmistress of ours surely loves to give some terrifying punishments! One time, when Sandra and I were late, we were tasked with cleaning the entire first floor of the dormitories! Along with some other she-wolves who went home past curfew, of course. But still, the workload seems to be so endless that, 'till now, I'm quite surprised we managed to finish them.

Carter chuckled at my reaction and offered me his hand. Which I unconsciously took as he ran away with me.

"Want me to carry you?" He asked.

"No than-" Didn't even manage to finish two words as he suddenly lifted me up.

"Jacob!" I shrieked, and he only let out a heartfelt laugh. "I love it."

"Pardon me?" I asked and gazed upon him. This angle, just underneath him, could almost even kiss his neck, making his entire face sharper. And.. I kinda like seeing him up close.

"You.." He smirked. "Calling me, Jacob."

"I did?" I blinked. "Oh, I did.."

He smiled as he looked up front. We were already near the dormitory, and for once, I didn't even mind the curfew. "Can you slow down?"

He quickly peeked a glance at me, surprised by what I asked. Then he continued looking straight so that he could see where we were going. With a soft voice, he said, "No. That would mean some petty punishments for you. And less time to spend with me."

"What do you mean?"

"Go on a date with me, Sophia Addison.."

Then, he stopped in his tracks and put me down. I looked at my side and saw that we had already arrived.

"How could you just ask that directly?" I faced him and realized I was probably blushing, so I looked away.

"Sophia Addison!" I heard our headmistress' voice. "You're late!"

"She's twenty minutes early." Jacob prompted, and Headmistress Ranella snorted and came back inside. Probably sad she cannot punish me to clean her dormitories.

"Sophia? Your answer?" Jacob anxiously held my hand and shook it so that I would look in his direction. When I did, I instantly regretted it.

He looked so cute and hot at the same time. Although, I don't know that that was even possible. But he did, and Goddess, how I just wanted to crash my lips on him! How dare he keep me hanging and just let me have a quick taste of him through that fucking thumb!?

"Sophia?" He called again. "Would you?"

I absentmindedly nodded, then quickly regained my composure and said, "Of course."

He grinned and placed his hands on my shoulders. Guiding me to head inside. "Then you shall sleep and rest. We'll leave on Friday after class."

"Immediately?" I shot back. Quite perplexed at the sudden turn of events since today's already Wednesday.

"Why not? We already wasted five years."

Fair point. And I honestly love it either way. Jacob placed a kiss on the back of my hand before bidding me goodbye and wolfing out.

All night, I didn't even have a decent sleep. Just kept on thinking about everything that had transpired. Didn't actually quite mind that he's a wizard. Surprised, yes, a lot, actually. But I don't really care, even if he's the devil himself.

As long as he's mine..

I chuckled at my deepest, darkest desire. There's just this tug that keeps on edging me.. Telling me he is mine and no one else's. And with that thought, I slept peacefully with a smile on my face.

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I'm sure we were both so excited for today's date that we totally forgot that it was defense class! Professor Elara is especially cruel at times! She loves.. LOVES! Loves seeing us get so tired that, at one point in her class, we literally spent the weekends just sleeping.

Who would have thought defense class could be so tiring?

Once the class finally ended, she chided, "See you next Friday, my babies!"

We all groaned, and Professor Elara laughed as she got out. Jacob got my things and declared, "I'll wait for you at the first Elk Tree by the gates."

"You mean.. We are still going?"

"Of course." He smirked, "Unless you're tired?"

It is a challenge, I know, but I cannot have him win! Or it is my loss either way. I snorted, "Tired? Me? No way!"

Quickly went to the dormitories first, and he went with me as he was carrying my things. Then, he left me to go change himself.

After a couple of minutes, I went to the first Elk Tree. Waited for him; minutes and hours went by, but he didn't come.

Instead, the last wolf I expected, did. It was Hatchett. With a heavy breath he yelled, "Addison! Quick! Your mate needs you!"

She didn't even let me be confused for one second, as she quickly grabbed my wrist and ran as fast as she could with me. We passed by the school fountain, and she looked around. Once sure that no one were to see us, Hatchett muttered some ancient mumblings and.. The fountain cracked open without even spilling its water! She instantly yanked me downstairs, again, not letting me be surprised by it all. I heard the fountain close its doors behind us, and then I heard his voice. His screams.

I gasped and ran towards him. Even getting past Hatchett. Although I haven't been here before, I seem to know where exactly my mate is.

Jacob was half-naked. His body full of scribblings that I could never understand. He flinched once he saw me and glared at Hatchett. "I told you! It is dangerous for her to be here!"

I jolted at his growls. It wasn't just simple anger; it was physical and seething pure fury. Like if it weren't for his agony, he could snap Hatchett's neck right this instant.

"Stop scaring my sister, I told her to get your mate." Dexter emerged from the shadows, holding one flask in his hand.

"Stepsister." Hatchett grunted and corrected, to which Dexter just shrugged.

I looked at the both of them once and then made my way to him. "What on Goddess' name happened to you?"

"It's his urges and primal instincts. He needs you right now, Addison. He needs to mark you from the very moment both of you knew you were mates. But the man is stubborn and adamant about hiding it until you are ready. As he says, " Dexter sighed and forced Jacob to drink the flask. I was alarmed, but he told me it was just a painkiller. Although it wouldn't do much, at least Jacob wouldn't need to kill just to relieve his pain. Hatchett quickly explained that the markings on his body are his own doing. He used his wizard powers to try and suppress his desires, but it ended up backfiring on him, as now everything seems to convulse and burst.

"I understand." I breathe out. "Leave us alone."

They both nodded and left. Even had the courtesy to close the door, and once I heard the fountain open twice, I held my mate's head and guided his mouth to my neck.

"Mark," I quietly said. He shook his head, and I felt tears on my neck as he said, "This is not what I had in mind for our marking.."

I closed my eyes. Telling myself not to be angry at him. But I failed..

"Jacob. Please just mark me! There's no need for such romantic places or grand gestures! For Goddess' sake, you could die! And if you do, I'll kill you for leaving me!"

I nudged him again, but he still persisted in getting away.

I sighed and meekly said, "We can always make it up later, baby. I'm sure in another universe, our first mating or marking or whatever it is that needed to be done for me to be yours would be perfect. But for now, please.. just.. just let me save my mate. Let me feel my Alpha's mark. Let me be yours, Jacob.."

His grip on my waist tightened, and he deeply exhaled. "This would hurt so damn much, my Sophia. I'm sorry. All of it would pass, and I'll make it up for you in years, no, for eternity.."

I nodded, and before I could really prepare myself, he sank his elongated teeth deep inside my flesh.

Thought I already knew pain, but this.. This is something else. Almost like hell itself.. I could feel every fiber of my being reaching out for comfort, but that is a laughable hope.

He injected me with his venom.

Now this.. Is really hell and inferno, or whatever it is that place is called..

I screamed. My throat is burning, and I writhe under his embrace. He didn't stop and kept on plunging his teeth deeper until he found the vein that leads to my heart. Could feel his lips tugging into a devilish smirk as he inserted his fangs, then released his venom twice. It surrounded no, more like caged both my heart and mind, as if possessively claiming that I am his.

And for that is true. I really am his. From the very beginning. From the moment I was born. I'm already and always Jacob Carter's only mate.

My neck grew numb. It should be, as I do not feel him retracting his teeth but could feel him kissing the top of my head. Then, his lips reached for my ears as he lowly growled. "Mine. You are mine, Sophia."

I nodded as if assuring him, "Yours. Only yours, Jacob Carter."

He licked my neck, and his tongue swam across my cheek until it found my lips. He kissed me deeply, fervently.. As if we had kissed for years but still could not seem to get enough of each other. Which was weird considering this is our first real kiss.

"Now you really cannot run away from me.." He grunted and let himself loose as he tore my clothing.

"I never intended to." I moaned as he claimed me right there and then.

"Sophia.. My only Sophia. I love you so fucking damn much."

I giggled at his choice of words and replied. "As I to you. I love you too, Jacob. My one and only Alpha until the day I drew my last breath."