Chapter 1
There are certain things I know. One of the things that have been instilled in me is the fact that you don't date vampires. Sounds quite hypocritical considering my great grandparents are Bella and Edward Cullen along with the whole Cullen coven are vampires. There is also my grandmother the half breed vampire and although more than half of my family are wolves they don't want me dating one of those either, worried that I will be hurt when one phases or possibly fall for one who just imprints on someone and breaks my poor little heart.
I have however never been one to listen to rules or take advise. I met Tristian my first year of college, and I knew immediately he was a vampire luckily, of course, he is one like those in my family who don't drink human blood.
" Do you really think it's going to be that bad?" Tristian wrapped his arms around my neck and kissed my neck playfully if he only knows the complicated ties within my family and just because my family has a treaty with the Cullens does not mean they are that fond of vampires. It is in the packs DNA to hate vampires some being the only girl in the family besides my grandmother Renesmee it's fair to say they won't be happy.
" You have not met my father or Jacob or Edward." I could almost feel him roll his eyes.
" Yeah, you have told me the story a million times." In a flash, he had me down on the bed his body pressed against mine. I smiled and pushed him flipping positions. I may have only a little vampire in me but it's really given me some advantages. I'm stronger than the average human not as strong as the wolves or vampires but probably the next level down, the same goes for my speed. Also thanks to my vampire side I also have the ability to see people's auras, I don't actually see like colors but I can look at someone and just know how they are feeling if they are lying and Can sense if something is going to go wrong or something good is going to happen it's a great sixth sense to have. That is one thing that has passed down the family line, we can all do a little something.
" Maybe we should make the most of this time since my family might kill you later." I ran a finger along his flawless jawline and pushed a hand through his shaggy brown hair. " I suppose so." He grinned deviously and ripped off my tank top. If I could only explain how many new clothes I have to buy because of this man.
" Camila Black." They called my name and I walked across the stage. It was great looking out for my family. The vampires clapped and smiled politely and the wolves rowdy as ever hooted and hollered.
I met my family briefly after graduation and didn't see them again until we met for dinner. I brought Tristian with me clinging to his hand tightly. " You ready?" I asked before we met at the table. " Ready as ever." He threw his arm around my shoulder just as we got to the table. The look of awe on the faces of my family was absolutely astonishing. You would think I brought a talking animal into the restaurant, not a boyfriend who was the same thing as half of the people at the table. I had a feeling it would all be okay, but it didn't change the fact that I was nervous and with so many people and strong emotions it was hard to get a good read on anyone.
" Hey everyone, this is my boyfriend Tristian." I smiled as I plopped down in a seat and pulled Tristian down with me.
" Camila, what is this?" Edward looked between the both of us and he shared a look across the table with Jacob. It's always bad when Jacob and Edward are on the same side and usually, my dad and brothers fall in line with Jacob. The short story here is the crowd was turning against me quickly and with so many people around and the flurry of emotions going on it was hard to get a good read on anyone.
" Are you from any specific Coven?" Carlisle asked the peacekeeper as always. " No I only have my brother, but he's off wondering the world while I have decided to test my intelligence in college." He gave them the charming grin I had fallen for. Looking at him he was the epitome of beauty. Tristian was tall, dark and handsome, with wavy brown hair, big amber eyes like the vampires in my family but somehow so different. What I like besides his devastating looks it is his personality. I love the vampires in my family, but they can be so uptight sometimes. Tristian, however, is always down to have fun, he makes me smile every single day and he has one of the brightest auras I have ever been around, for someone who is immortal he lives like it could be his last day.
" Guess the attraction runs in the family huh grandma?" My older brother Cameron gave Bella a wink and laughed breaking the tension slightly. My mom slapped his arm.
" So Tristian tell us how long have you and my daughter been together?" My father asked crossing his arms over his broad chest. I wondered if this table was as intimidating to Tristian as it was to the other boys I brought home. I hate to say it but they could ensure he never made it out of this restaurant if they really wanted to.
" Going on four years." He squeezed my hand affectionately. While I looked down at the table suddenly very interested in my napkin.
"Camilla Black, you have been a relationship with him for four years and we are just hearing about this?" My mother gave me a fiery look that made me shrink into myself a little. Out of all the people at this table the one who scared me the most was the human woman that didn't even reach 5'5.
"It's not like I could bring him to the reservation and I didn't want to hear it, I am aware of where you all stand when it comes to this kind of relationship." I shrugged. "We realize that Camila but we are your family we should know these things," Edward spoke up and I couldn't help but roll my eyes.
" Camila." Bella gave me a stern look but I could see she was trying not to smile. I have always loved Bella, I have heard stories that she was shy, awkward as well as a list of other things when she was human but the Bella I know has no filter, she does what she wants when she wants and has to be the strongest person I know besides my mother. I blame them both for my attitude.
" Does this mean you won't be coming home then?" My brother Caleb asked. We had been talking about me going back for a while now, I never intended to leave permanently, my family is far too important to me for that. It made me feel kind of bad for not at least telling my brothers.
" Well I was hoping Grandma Bella would loan me out Grandpa Charlie's house, it is just wasting away with no one living in it." I looked at her across the table, a wide smile across my face. I was really betting on being her favorite grandchild at the moment. There was no way I could stay on the reservation with Tristian and I suppose if she said no we could rent an apartment or something but I want to stay in my grandfather's house.
" I don't see a problem with it." She shrugged. I ignored the looks that had just been shot across the table at Bella.
The rest of the dinner we talked casually there was not too many questions for Tristian but I was sure we would get hammered with them at one point or another possibility was Edward was reading Tristian's mind and would dish the scoop later with the family.
Later that night I was just about to go to bed after packing up the rest of the stuff in my apartment when there was a knock on the door. I opened it to see Bella standing there, she looked utterly out of place in her tight cocktail dress and high stiletto heels. " What are you doing here?" I smiled opening the door so she could come inside.
" I just wanted to see how you were doing." She took a seat at my kitchen table and patted the seat next to her. It reminded me of when I was little and I would spend the night over at her house. I was the only girl out of my siblings so our time was always kind of special and over the years she has been the one I go to when I need someone to talk to with no judgment.
" I am doing fine, I think they all took meeting Tristian better than I thought that they would." I laughed. " I'm glad I don't have to hide it from Edward or anyone else anymore." She gave an exaggerated sigh of relief.
" What do you think of him?" I had told her a long time ago that I was dating Tristian but she had just met him tonight.
" He is very very charming and I can see you guys are in love which I think is the most important thing." She reaches over and gave my hand a right squeeze.
"I do have one question for you though." She held my gaze. "I know you love him but where do you see this going? I do not regret wanting to change, but I do admit it was hard to give up Charlie and I never did see my mother again in person." She got a faraway look in her eyes for a moment. I fully understood where she was coming from and what she was saying to me.
" I don't really have an answer for that," I told her truthfully. I have thought about it almost every day and still have not really decided if I wanted to be a vampire. I wonder if it's the wolf genes fighting for survival and sometimes I question if I really love him enough. There are things I know I want out of life that I can't do as a vampire.
" That's okay, and it's not something you should commit to if you are not 100 percent sure, I am actually thankful Edward made me wait, it means I ended up with Renesmee and all of my beautiful beautiful grandchildren." She cupped my face and pulled me into a hug.
The next day around 4 we arrived in front of Charlie's house. Bella has made sure the house was remodeled but kept the bones the same.
" Now where do you want to stay? In the bedroom that my great grandpa and grandpa use to sneak into sometimes shirtless or the master bedroom." I smiled. " I hate when you say it like that!" Tristian laughed pulling me into his arms and walking us into the house.
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