Chapter one:
The Cullens are back.

Jacob was shielding me with his body as we waited for Bella and Edward to arrive. Jacob had just told Charlie about Bella's motorbike meaning that she was grounded for the rest of eternity, or so it seemed. Edward had still somehow managed to get her out of the house so that we could meet. In the small clearing in the woods behind Bella's house, we waited for them to arrive. That small bit of land was considered neutral territory between the wolves and the vampires. Edward had apparently decided he either wanted or needed to talk to the werewolf about what he had done.

I watched as they approached in the distance and used my telepathy to talk to Edward, 'So, you guys are back?' I saw him smile at me before scowling when his eyes fell on Jacob. I looked around for Jasper, but did not see him. He was the one I missed most and expected him to appear also. He was always my favorite "brother". Realizing he wasn't there, I pulled out my phone and fired off a quick text message to him,

"Meet me in the forest behind Bella's house in the clearing – Draco."

Within seconds I received a reply with a simple "Okay".

The sound of fast footsteps less than a minute later alerted me to Jasper's presence and I glanced up to see Jacob was still shielding me from the assumed danger the two vampires posed. "Let him by Jacob. He will not hurt me baby," I told him calmly.

Jacob just nodded and moved over to let Jasper by knowing that if he didn't I would find a way around him. As Jasper moved towards me at an inhuman speed, Jacob growled at him to show that he wasn't exactly happy with the arrangement.

Gathering me in his arms to give me a hug, I could hear him take in a deep breath and release it. He let me go and took one step back with a wrinkle of his nose, looking as if he had smelled something bad, very bad.

I made my way back towards Jacob who instantly gathered me up in a possessive embrace to show everyone present to whom I really belonged to. I melted into it and murmured into his russet-colored skin, "Thank you baby."

'Oh great!' Jasper exclaimed sarcastically in my mind. 'You are together with that pup?' Jasper spat the last word and it echoed through my mind, 'I wondered why he was hovering over you like that.'

"Yes, we are together," I answered aloud smiling hugely showing everyone that I was not opposed and was indeed happy about the union.

Jacob's arms released me and I saw him walk towards Edward. They both looked annoyed, but their expressions soon smoothed out as they began to talk about recent events. I decided to ignore them and go back to my mental conversation with Jasper because I knew he had questions for me.

'Where are you staying?' Jasper probed in my thoughts instead of asking me aloud. He always seemed to prefer to talk me through thought instead of out loud, especially when others were around claiming our conversations were more private that way.

"I thought I would continue to stay at my mansion, and if it's okay with Jacob's dad, he can stay there too," I answered aloud once again ensuring that Jacob would hear me.

"Yes, of course I will ask if I can stay with you babe," Jacob replied facing me. His grin was smug.

'Does he know that you're half-vampire Draco?' Why was Jasper questioning everything? I know he's worried about me, but this was overdoing the whole "protective brother" act.

'No, to answer your question I haven't told him,' I knew I sounded defensive even in my own head. I saw his eyebrow lift in question and I sighed, before continuing our mind conversation, 'Look, he hates vampires and I don't know what he would do if he found out about me. I am afraid.' Jacob couldn't tell I was a vampire because my scent is very similar to that of a human, and I hardly ever have to feed on blood.

Jasper threw a water bottle at me. I don't even know where it appeared from, but it obviously contained animal blood. Without thinking about it, I opened the bottle and got lost in the delicious smell eagerly drinking it down. I didn't even think about the audience I had.

"How's that blood Draco?" Jasper inquired slyly. He actually spoke aloud, and with one glance at the older vampire revealed that he was smirking. I was so angry at him, but I couldn't concentrate on him right now; I had to force myself to focus on my mate. Moving my gaze so that it rested on Jacob, his face was pale and his mouth was hanging open. He looked shocked and I couldn't blame him.

"Y-you're a vampire? Draco?" Jacob was stuttering and backing away from me. I lunged at him, grabbing his arms and forcing him to look at me.

"No, not exactly. Just listen ok?" I pleaded with him, "I'm half vampire. I can't drink human blood and I age like a human. My only vampire powers are enhanced speed and strength, and telepathy; of course that is with the exception of you. I can't read your mind. I'm so s-sorry for not telling you," I stammered out nervously. Shaking all over,I was unsure of what would happen next, but calmed instantly when Jacob gathered me in his arms once again. He still looked flabberghasted and I knew he wasn't sure what to think or feel, but he also couldn't go against instinct since he had imprinted on me. It may take a while before he accepted me fully, but I could wait and take what he could give me for now

"It's okay," he whispered to me and I could hear the uncertainty in his voice. "I love you," his voice more sure with those words before he kissed my forehead.

"I love you too," I cried hoping that he would understand why I kept it from him and that I meant those four words.

Pulling back and gazing into my eyes, he questioned me, "Do you want to leave now?" I could see the strained smile on his face, he was trying.

We both ignoring the others in the clearing, but Bella was angry at Jake and I was angry at Jasper, so I didn't really care. "Yes please," I replied with a bright smile. Waving goodbye to Edward and foregoing acknowledging the other two, Jacob and I began our walk back to LaPush. Life wouldn't be simple now that The Cullen's were back, but I knew we would both learn to deal with it.