Hi guys, this my first Twilight story! First things, first, obviously I do not own anything you recognize. Second, I guess this would be considered AU since some things had to change to make room/sense for my character's plot line. It's also been a hot minute since I read the books so some of the details are a bit fuzzy but I tried my best to stay true. Thirdly and lastly, there are possible triggers in this story. My OC, has had a messed up life there will be stories of abuse, sex (both consensual and non), violence, and this is going to be the only warning I give. I'm not trying to be insensitive but I genuinely feel trigger warnings written directly into the chapters and stories as they are about to happen disrupt the flow of a story and almost act as a give away to what is going to happen. So there is the only warning you will be given if you are sensitive to such material I suggest you skip this story. Otherwise enjoy lovelies! Let me know what you think :)

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Chapter One

It had taken just over two years and a trip to the court of appeals but I was finally free and had my name cleared of all criminal charges. Despite those few years being hell I had one thing to be thankful for, I was able to reconnect and establish a relationship with my brother and niece. They are all I have left.

Currently, I find myself driving to Forks, Washington. Small town, barely a blip on the map but it is where I spent the first few years of my life and where my only family resides. Charlie Swan is my half brother and Chief of Forks PD he is also about 20 years older then me. Fun fact, his daughter Isabella, my niece is almost the same age me. My existence was an laps of judgment on our father's part. He had an affair with a young caregiver after his wife's dementia took a turn for the worse. Nine months later and boom! There I was the "oops baby" no one knew what to do with. Charlie had always tried his best to have some type of relationship with me but the age difference and the birth of his own daughter made it difficult. When I was 5 my mother married a wealthy man by the name of Earl Jennings and we moved to Oregon. Staying in contact got even harder. I'd still come visit in the summer for a month or two every year but when The Colonel (mine and Charlie's) father passed away my visits in Forks became few and far between. Charlie being the wonderful man he is still tried, he'd write me letters and send pictures of him and my niece. Sadly, Earl had started to show his true nature once I was about 10 and became extremely controlling. Earl tried his best to keep my contact with Charlie to a minimum without causing too much suspicion. I suppose in hindsight he probably feared that if I maintained a close relationship with my brother then I would have been more likely to tell him the truth about Earl. You know that's one of the tools abusers use, isolation.

Charlie was extremely supportive during my trial and even more so after the death of my sister and mother. The only good that came out of it all of this was I managed to rebuild strong, stable relationships with my brother and niece while I was locked up. They both wrote to me regularly and Charlie would visit me when he could, they kept me sane. Although Charlie may never admit it I know he was instrumental in my sentence getting turned over. I know he spent countless hours looking over the evidence and digging up leads that eventually lead to my freedom. I owed a lot to that man.

Charlie called me a month ago and asked me about moving back to Forks. I knew he was worried about me. I was released about 4 months ago and the adjustment back into society as an adult when I was imprisoned as a 16 year old kid had me struggling. Financially speaking I was actually very well off, Earl's death left my mother with a rather large sum of money between inheritance and life insurance and fallowing my mother's and sister's deaths that left me with everything. So money was not the problem, I probably had more money than any 18 year old should. No, my problem was I didn't know what to do with myself. I was lost. I didn't even have a high school diploma, that part of my life had been ripped away from me. I had spent the past 4 months aimlessly wandering around the Pacific Northwest. I bought a truck and a motorcycle (much to Charlie's dismay) and whenever weather permitted I just rode then I would camp out or stay in hotels when I got tired. Now, my brother was calling me in for backup. Bella had recently moved in with him and he was worried she wasn't happy. Given his job he wasn't around as much as he'd like and he thought maybe having me there too would help her (and me) adjust a little better. I am fully aware this was him trying to pull me closer too, he was worried about me and he had right to be. He had originally been planning on me moving in with him and Bella but I firmly declined that offer. I didn't want to get in the way of any father daughter bonding. Plus despite how much I love her I really didn't want to share a room with my niece. On top of everything else, our family wasn't well known for expressing emotions gracefully so I figured by removing myself from the house it might actually force them to reconnect more. We compromised that I could stay at The Colonel's (Dad's) old place just outside of Forks as long as I went back and finished my high school diploma next year. I was not looking forward to that despite me understanding that it was important. Charlie had previously only been using property as a hunting cabin or renting it out for some extra cash so we agreed, more like I demanded that I would pay him rent so he wouldn't lose any income on my account and that was I could have my own space.

The drive was nice. Being alone on the road for about 4 hours with nothing but soft music playing in the background was soothing. Having control over my surroundings was something I desperately missed when I was in prison. Everything was grey there and someone else was always in control over you. I suppose that is another reason I didn't want to move in with Charlie and Bella, I relished the idea of actually being able to be alone in my own space. I wasn't particularly looking forward to what Forks held for me. It was small town and people talk, a lot. I know my court case was big news in the city being that the Chief's little sister had been charged with murder but I could only hope they could remember the part about the me being found not guilty in the end. Worse than that I didn't want their pity, I know my personal hell was laid out in the courtroom for the world to see. I don't want to listen to them tell me how unfair it was or how strong I must have been, I want to be done with it and move on. I knew having my own place would allow me to process everything more comfortably, be it good or bad.

Pulling up to the police station I could feel my anxiety rising. I sat in my 86' Chevy Silverado for a good 3 minutes before calming down enough to walk threw the doors.

"Hello, can I help you?" A kind looking woman greeted me from behind the front desk.

"Uh, yeah. Hi, I'm here to see Char- Chief Swan." I stumbled a bit over my words.

"Sure dear, I just need an ID and I can make you a visitors badge." Se smiled.

"Oh, alright." I replied dumbly while starting to dig in my bag looking for my wallet. To be honest when I first got out I would have been even more lost then I currently am without Charlie helping me. He walked me threw the steps of getting my licence reinstated, insurance, buying a car, a phone, helping me organize my finances, getting a stage locker, even just hunting down all my important documents like birth certificate and social security card. He maybe my brother but he has definitely always held more of a fatherly position in my life. Before I even got my wallet fully out of my bag I heard his strong voice.

"Lyles!" I looked up and my forest green eyes met chocolate brown ones. I smiled and was greeted with a brief hug. "Glad to see you found your way here alright kid. No trouble on your way up?"

"Nah, GPS is a beautiful thing. Are you still okay to leave now?" I asked hopefully." I mean being the Chief and all I understand if you're too busy to show your kid sister around." I didn't want to monopolize his time and I knew he was good at his job.

"No, I'm just finishing. Give me 5 minutes." he gestured to some papers in his hand. I nodded and decided to just take a seat by the door.

"So you're Lylah Donathan, the Chiefs little sister?" the receptionist asked timidly. There was a small part of me that hoped since my mother insisted I take her last name and not and my father's then maybe people would be slow to pick up who exactly I was. Apparently, I was wrong... I suppose national new coverage was working against me.

I made a great effort not to roll my eyes at the woman. "Yeah that's me..." I shrugged while pressing my lips into a flat line.

"I followed your case from start to finish, most people around here did. It was awful everything you went through, we're all real happy justice finally prevailed and your charges got dismissed. I hope you find some piece here in Forks I know Charlie's been over the moon about having both you and Bella here." She smiled sweetly. I knew she meant well, in fact I couldn't even fault her for what she said. All of it was true I'm sure, I just didn't want to hear about it.

"Well, thank you. I'm glad to be back here." I tried putting on a genuine smile. "Now, I really just want to move on and put it all behind me."

"Of course you do! Such a strong girl, you and Charlie are so similar. Always have such a strong front, just know if you ever need anything there are lots of people here willing to help." She beamed at me and all I could manage was a tight nod in response. I had hard time understanding why so many people were no suddenly interested in my well being. I didn't like the spot light, I just wanted to fade into the background and have it all be forgotten.

"Ready Lyles?" Charlie broke me from my thoughts. I nodded and hopped to my feet almost running to the door. "You want to follow me to the house and then we can start getting you settled?" He asked.

"That sounds great." I paused before getting in my truck.

"I still can't believe you got yourself motorcycle." He huffed staring at my 2004 Triumph Bonneville tethered down in the bed of my truck. "Those things are death traps you know. If I ever see you on that thing without a helmet..."

"Hey Charlie?" Interrupted his rant that I had heard multiple times since purchasing the bike. He looked over at at me with a questioning look. I couldn't help but feel a swell of emotion knowing how much my brother worried and fussed over me. "Thank you. For, for well everything. I would be so fucked without you. Just thank you for never giving up." I pulled him into a tight hug and then quickly hopped in my truck trying to hide the tears rimming my eyes. I didn't do well with feelings, neither did he. He stood there in shock for a minute before I watch him swallow down his own emotions before getting in his cruiser and starting to drive.

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"Hey Charlie!" I called out. "Take a look at this!" I was up in the attic space in the cabin trying to organize things. I was holding a framed picture of Me, Charlie, Bella, and The Colonel. It was the last summer I was here before our dad died. I was probably about 7 in the photo big smile trying to hold up a fish the size of Bella. I handed it to him while climbing down. "Do you think we can go fishing? I miss doing things like this."

"I think we could probably work that in." He smiled fondly at the photo. "You still remember how? Been awhile since you've been out here." he quipped.

"The only good Earl ever did for me was send me to survival and wilderness camps every summer so he didn't have to deal with me when Mom was around." I shrugged trying to pretend I didn't see Charlie bristle at the mention of the bastard's name. Truth is summer was the only safe part of the year for me after Earl started cutting me off from everyone else. He'd send me to these survival an wilderness camps across the country thinking I'd hate it. I didn't, I loved going to camp and getting away from him but I'd let him believe I hated it so he'd keep sending me. He didn't want me around when my mom was home full time. She had taken up a position as a school nurse so she had summers off, that meant he couldn't play his normal games with me. "Our little secret" he would say, I mentally shuttered at the memory. So if he couldn't get what he wanted from me he just sent me away and I was thankful.

"Besides, The Colonel would roll in his grave if I forgot what he worked so hard to teach me." I smiled staring at the picture. Our dad had no idea how to raise girly-girl, so he didn't. We never had tea parties or played with dolls, when I was with The Colonel we would hunt, fish, camp, and I loved it all. Dad always said "If you want to do that girly shit you gotta save it for your mother." I wish I had more time with him.

Charlie chuckled softly "Yeah, he would. Oh hey, Bella should be getting out of school soon did you want to head back to the house?" Bella wasn't expecting me. Charlie and I had purposely left her in the dark about my moving to Forks, we thought it'd be nice surprise.

"Actually, I was thinking I might head up there and surprise her. I figure I can go to the office and get everything I need to get myself registered for next year." I smiled mischiously.

"You just want to show Bells your bike and harass her in front of her friends." He retorted bitterly.

"Yes, but I really do need to get everything sorted for next year if you're serious about having me go back an not just get a GED." I shrugged. "and you're saying that like I don't have a right, no, an obligation to harass my niece every now and then."

He rolled his eyes at me but smiled all the same. "Fine. But I do not want Bells on that thing."

"Do I look like I have a death wish? She's clumsy enough to take us both out just by looking at it wrong." I laughed but it was true, poor Bells' klutzy nature was well known. "I'll meet you two back at the house by 5:30 I promise I want to do a little exploring too, try and familiarize myself with the town." I told him honestly.

"Just be careful." He sighed.

"Always am." I smiled grabbing my leather jacket, helmet, and bag before scurrying off. I swear I heard him scoff from behind me.

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I had been planning on arriving a little before school let out in hopes of both avoiding making a scene. A mysterious woman riding a motorcycle into a small town high school's parking lot would be a big deal to the children of Fork and not getting stared down so also a plus. Also if I could get to the office without having to walk through crowds of teens I might be able to avoid talking to anyone unnecessary. My plan did not work out. I missed the turn to get to the school because frankly, I didn't think the school looked like a high school. This made my arrival coincide perfectly with the final classes releasing a swarm of teens into the parking lot. Fuck. Maybe I'll just do this another day? Nope, I've been spotted by the masses... No backing out now. All eyes on me.

I spot Bella's truck easily enough and it looks just as she and Charlie described her home coming present. The old classic looked like it had seen better days but it was perfect for the simplistic girl that is my niece. I quickly pull up to the truck spotting Bells talking to an attractive boy with brownish-copper hair. Trying to ignore the very obvious stares I received from the passing students I focused on Bella's very confused face as I dismount my bike. Removing my helmet I smirked triumphantly as recognition dawned her features. "Hiya Bells" was all I got out before the small girl tackled me into a bone crushing hug.

"LYLAH! What are you doing here? Does Charlie know? I can't believe it, I thought you were off traveling or whatever? How long are you staying? Did you get taller?" She bombarded me with questions all while the young man standing to the side of us looked thoroughly confused and almost annoyed about my sudden arrival.

"Woah! Bells, calm down, breath child." I laughed all while hugging her back just as passionately. "I missed you too kid." I smiled down at my niece warmly. When we were younger people always had a hard time trying to guess our relation to each other. Bella and I looked similar enough that it was clear we were related but there were enough differences that we did not look like siblings. We both have long brown hair but mine is darker and holds more cool tones where Bella's has a red hue to her's. Her eyes are deep brown like my brother's. I on the other hand have my mother's eyes, large and a deep green much like the color of the forests surrounding us. Bella is a tiny little thing only standing at 5'4" making me almost half a foot taller at 5'9". Both Bella and I were considered thin but I had developed a womanly curved figure early in life. The biggest difference was our skin tones. My skin maintained a sun-kissed glow due to me being one quarter Naumkeag from my mother's side. Bella had always had lovely ivory skin, even the Arizona sun couldn't tan her. I always thought Bella was a beautiful girl inside and out. Now, looking at the young woman in front of me I couldn't help but be filled with warmth at how much she had grown since I last saw her.

"Lyles, seriously, how long are you staying?" She asked excitedly after releasing me.

"I'm gonna be here for awhile Bells calm down. That's actually why I'm here, I need to get some paperwork from the office to enroll for next year."

"Enroll? Like go back to school?" She asked confused, clearly her brain was still in shock and she was not processing fast enough. Or maybe she remembered how much I hated school so they idea of me enrolling just didn't make logical sense.

"Yeah, enroll. I'm gonna finish my senior year here with you. Charlie insisted." I replied with a shrug.

"Really? That's awesome. Do you want me to show you where to go?" She asked quickly.

"No, no. It's fine. Talk with your friend, I'll see you at the house later. I didn't mean to be rude and interrupt I just spotted the truck an wanted to make sure to see ya before heading in." I said gesturing over to the still confused looking guy beside us.

"Oh. OH! I'm so sorry Edward! Edward, this is Lylah she was, um, away. I haven't seen her in awhile. I didn't mean to ignore you." she explained bashfully she was purposefully avoiding telling him I was in prison which I was grateful for but it wasn't like it was a secret. "Lylah, this is Edward." she said looking down clearly embarrassed from getting caught up in the excitement of my surprise appearance.

"It's nice to meet you Edward." I said shaking his oddly cold hand. "Take care of my lovely niece will ya?" I winked at him and smiled at the look of confusion that crossed his face and I heard Bells whisper she'd explain later. "I'll catch up with you later Bells and it does look like we have lots to catch up on." I smirked while giving a meaningful look between her and this Edward fellow. She looked mortified. My job as an obnoxious aunt was done. I quickly turned on my heel to make my escape to the school's office and I walked straight into what felt like a wall sending me stumbling backwards.

Instantly a strong arm wrapped firmly around the small of my back to keep me from falling and brought me back to an upright position. "My apologies ma'am." A smooth southern drawl assaulted my ears causing goosebumps to erupt across my skin. When I made eye contact with the owner of both the arm and voice. My breath caught in my throat. The man standing in front of me was gorgeous, I mean like male-model, rock-star, airbrushed by Hollywood, gorgeous. He was tall, easily over 6 ft, in excellent shape judging by the solid surface I just collided with, he was very pale but somehow it worked on him, gave him some extra rock star charm, his hair was honey blonde and the perfect 'bad-boy' messy shag cut, he was a damn near perfect male specimen. I split second later while I continued to study him I realized to my horror, I was still standing very close to him with my hands placed on his cool chest. Is everyone cold here? I took a quick step back trying to regain my composure.

"Oh, shit! I'm so sorry..." I mumbled out. He smirked at what I could only assume was me making an ass of myself.

"No need to apologize, I was just coming to retrieve my brother." He spoke never breaking eye contact with me. His eyes were dark, almost black and I had the very confusing feeling of both wanting to run to and away from him. The intensity of his stare was honestly exhilarating.

"Oh, um, yeah well, I'm just going to head that way." I said awkwardly gesturing towards the school while taking a step to the side in an effort to continue on my original quest. "Maybe we'll see each other around cowboy, you can knock me off my feet again." I smirked up at him. Amusement and curiosity sparkled behind those golden eyes. Wait. Weren't his eyes black just a minute ago? Maybe I saw wrong or light hit his eyes in a weird way?

The sound of a throat clearing broke my train of thought. "Come on, we should go." Edward spoke before pulling his brother away from me and Bella without so much as a glance back. Rude.

"Later cowboy!" I called after them. The blonde turned his head and gave me that same smirk and a small nod sending a another wave of tingles down my spine. Edward seemed even more determined to pull him away.

I felt a small smack on my shoulder. "What the hell was that?" I know she was trying to sound serious but I could hear the laugh trying to break through her words. When we were younger I was definitely the bolder one, seems this has not changed. Poor Bells had never really been into boys until now it seems. She's probably mortified her aunt was flirting with her boyfriends brother.

"I've been locked up with nothing but women for over 2 years, can't blame me for some harmless flirting." I shrugged.

"Harmless flirting? You guys looked about ready to eat each other." She stated looking both surprised and almost worried, which didn't make sense.

"You know what they say Bells "Save a horse, ride a cowboy." I quipped back. As soon as the words left my mouth a boom of laughter could be heard from the other side of the parking lot. A mammoth of a guy with dark hair was standing near Edward and the cowboy, along with two stunning girls. The first was very small with short dark hair she reminded me of a fairy for some reason and the other was a tall blonde that looked like she belonged on the silver screen of old Hollywood. They all seemed thoroughly amused by something, well except for Edward and the blonde. The blonde looked like she wanted to murder me and Edward just scowled. Maybe he's not as broody as he seems, perhaps he just has a severer case of resting bitch face. The mammoth was looking this way while he laughed hardily but there was no possible way he could have heard me. I wonder what was so funny?

"Hey Bells, since your boyfriend is gone now wanna show me where the office is?" I asked trying to give her an innocent smile.

"He's not my boyfriend." She deadpanned. The look on her face told me she was telling the truth, she just didn't want it to be the truth.

"Okay, fine. I won't pry but seriously mind pointing me in the right direction?"

Jasper's POV

Alice had been acting strangely all day, even for her. I could feel excitement vibrating off her, I think everyone could. Someone didn't have to be an empath to see she was buzzing about something. I shot her questioning glaces multiple times but it was clear she had no intentions of sharing whatever she knew. At one point I tried to ask Edward but apparently he had been sworn to secrecy. By the time the school day had ended I thought she may actually burst as I watched my best friend literally skip to Edward's car. Scanning the lot I saw my brother standing near the Swan girl's truck talking to her. How he could stand being so close to her without losing control I had to admire, the mere thought made my throat burn with blood-lust. Perhaps Alice was buzzing about something regarding them she seemed fairly convinced Bella was going to be one of us at some point maybe today was catalyst for that future.

I heard it before the humans, the sound of a motorcycle pulling into the lot. It was odd there aren't many bikers in Forks given the less than ideal weather but there were none that attended this school which would make quite the spectacle for the student body especially once I realized the it was a young female rider.

"She's here!" Alice bounced gripping my arm tightly.

"Who?" It was unlike Alice to keep things from me, the others maybe but she was usually very open about what she knew with me.

"You'll see." she replied in a singsong voice.

I returned my gaze towards the entrance of the lot where the rider was now just pulling in. Definitely female, her open leather jacket made her white, scoop neck tshirt visible allowing a healthy view of feminine 'assets'. Late teens to early twenties would be my guess although her face and hair were completely hidden from view under her helmet I still knew I was right with my estimate. She seemed to be looking for something or someone as she slowed to scan the parking lot. She must have spotted whatever/whoever she was searching for because her speed picked up as she headed to the far side of the student lot. I tried to ignore the waves of emotion coming from the surrounding students who were also avidly watching the mystery woman; curiosity, confusion, jealousy, lust all radiated off the masses like waves. It was already hard enough to try and ignore the bubbly pixie radiating excitement.

I watched her pull up to where Edward and Bella were, parking next to the old truck. She hopped off the bike with relative ease, she was comfortable with the machine and confident in her movements. She seemed sure of herself which gave the impression of maturity.

"You should go get Edward." Alice nudged me. I looked at her curiously but she simply pushed me forward. "It will be fine, I promise. Now, go." Alice urged.

Hesitantly, I started walking towards my brother being mindful to maintain a human pace. I continued to watch the new comer. When she removed her helmet her back was to me but I could see a long, thick braid fall down her back, she must have tucked it into her helmet to keep it from whipping around in the wind when she rode. She smelled sweet but I couldn't place the scent. I could feel waves of happiness, love, and possibly mischief coming off of her. Her energy was playful and lovely but as I pushed deeper to get a better read I could feel a deep sadness and pain, so much pain, tucked deep under the happier emotions she projected forward. This was confusing and I found myself oddly concerned as to what had her forcing so much pain away from sight, that wasn't healthy.

Bella was very excited to see the woman who's name was apparently "Lylah". She shot questions at her rapidly. I'm not sure I've ever felt such happiness coming from Bella in the time she's been here, she must be very important to her. Listening in I heard Lylah tell Edward to take care of her niece, that explains the love she was projecting. Bella was her niece although she looked far too young to be an aunt of a 17 year old. Lylah felt very strongly for my brother's singer, she was fiercely protective of her but her playful energy pushed forward and I felt Bella's embarrassment rise and watched the color of her cheeks brighten at her aunt's implication of her feelings for Edward. She turned quickly and ran directly into me, knocking her off balance. Out if instinct I reached out to steady her before she fell.

"My apologies ma'am." I drawled out. I felt and watched her body react to me and I was delighted by what I saw. She her obvious attraction to me was painted beautifully across her, her pupils dilated, heart rate picked up, goosebumps broke across her ivory skin, full lips held back a small gasp as she studied me in return before her eye widened slightly and she stepped back to a less intimate distance. I couldn't help but smirk at the effect I had on her.

"Oh, shit! I'm so sorry..." She broke her silence with the mumbled apology, a small blush gracing her cheeks.

"No need to apologize, I was just coming to retrieve my brother." I returned. I glazed into forest green eyes that felt like they held me captive. Her scent was intoxicating she smelled like the sunshine in Texas, a spring breeze right after wildflowers bloom, and that sweetness that was uniquely her. It was unusual that her blood was not the fist thing I noticed, more than unusual it had never happened before. Her presence was calming, soothing away my almost constant struggle for control.

"Oh, um, yeah well, I'm just going to head that way." She said somewhat hesitantly while pointing to the school and stepping away. Quickly, she followed up with "Maybe we'll see each other around cowboy, you can knock me off my feet again." the confidence I noted earlier was back, she was... intriguing. Maybe she's not used to getting swept off her feet I mused silently. I would happily do it again.

Edward clearing his throat broke the spell between us and had to catch the growl forming in the back of my throat. "Come on, we should go." Edward said in an agitated way that suggests he is annoyed with more then just my interaction with Lylah. He grabbed me by the elbow and began leading me way from the Swan girls.

Annoyance radiated off of both Lylah and Bella at Edwards admittedly rude departure. I also sensed Bella's concern and confusion towards her aunt about what she just witnessed. Interesting.

The sweet voice of Lylah call after me "Later Cowboy!" I turned my head and smirked at her with a slight nod. I would certainly be seeing her again, I would make sure of it.

Edward pulled me with renewed annoyance at her words making my smile even wider. Sometimes my adoptive sibling was just too easy to rile up. By the time we made it back to Edward's car Emmet and Rose had joined Alice in listening to the two girls bicker from across the lot. I heard Lylah mention being "locked up" and it would be a lie to say I didn't find that surprising, I'd have to look into it.

The next thing to leave her lips was equally amusing and tantalizing "You know what they say Bells "Save a horse, ride a cowboy." apparently Emmet agreed with my amusement as his loud laugh boomed across the parking lot alerting her to our amusement. She looked confused for a moment but she must have wrote it off as a coincidence. After all there was no way a normal human would have been able to hear what she said at this distance.

Alice glided over to me "I told you." she smiled knowingly at me.

I smiled down at the pixie "That you did ma'am."

"Great just what we need, another human taking a keen interest in us! From the same family no less! What the hell are you thinking Jazz? What if you lost it? You don't have the same self control as the rest of us!" Rose started off on one of her rants before Emmet began trying to soothe her temper.

I rolled my eyes at my 'twin' not planning on responding knowing full well nothing I said would matter. Alice however spoke up. "Oh Rose, you should be excited to meet your new sister we're all going to love Lylah." she smiled sweetly before hopping in the car. I follow Alice into the car. "Do think she'll go shopping with me?" the mere idea bringing Alice back to the point of overwhelming excitement.

I could only shake my head and smile at the little dark haired angel "I'm sure you'll find a way whether she actually wants to go or not." She smiled brightly both of us knowing I was right.

She was here, anticipation stormed inside me. My mate was finally here.