Book One: Alex

Looking for the Cullens

Seth, Brady, and Nahuel collapsed on the bed and immediately I walked over to Seth and began to massage his tired muscles. The boys had been out all day looking for any trace of the Cullens after they "moved" to L.A., but whatever trails they found were old. They were worn down from running, and I bit my lip in silent frustration.

The only reason this happened was because two years ago Seth and I fell madly in love even though Seth's former Alpha – Jacob – imprinted on me. Jacob got the whole Pack to beat Seth into a bloody mess until he agreed to never see me again. Heartbroken, Seth ran away to Volterra, Italy where three Italian kings turned half his DNA into vampire DNA by injecting a syringe into him. Seth came back to get me, and Brady, Seth, and I traveled around Brazil looking for Seth's sister after she ran away while he was gone. When we came back, Brady and Seth had a war with the Pack where everyone in their former Pack died. The three kings that changed Seth came to change me into vampire so I would take his place in their Italian mafia – the Volturi – when they thought Seth was dead. Brady and Seth killed the three kings, and I decided to tell Catalina and Aaron about their secret, so they could travel with us, and here we were.

"Did you find anything?" Aaron asked silently. Her hands traveled up and down Nahuel's back in a soothing gesture causing a silent purr to escape his lips. It still surprised me to see Nahuel's half vampire side slip out when he looked so human.

"No," Brady replied. He rubbed his neck angrily ignoring Catalina as she kissed his cheek. "All the trails were old, and they lead us in circles." He swatted her hand away, and she scooted away from him.

"The Cullens really didn't want anyone to be able to track them down easily." Seth smiled in a small attempt at humor. "At least now we know for certain that they were in L.A. at some point in the last two weeks."

"But where did they go?" Nahuel's tired voice caused Aaron to wrap her small arms around him. He sighed contently and snuggled closer to Aaron. "You know what," he pressed his lips to her neck, "screw the Cullens. I'm perfectly happy staying like this for the rest of my life."

I smiled and moved down to massage Seth's lower back. "You guys will find them. I believe in you."

Seth mumbled a half-hearted reply.

"Brady, are you OK?" Catalina placed a hand on Brady's massive shoulder only to have him shrug her hand off. "Brady, you can always talk to me about–"

"I'm fine, OK," Brady stood up sending Catalina stumbling backwards. She stared at him with wide eyes, and Brady softened his voice. "Don't worry about it." Brady kissed Catalina's cheek. "I love you."

"I love you, too."

I glanced over at Aaron only to see her looking at me. In those two seconds, we shared a knowing look. Something was off with Brady's behavior, and everyone but Catalina was noticing.

I walked up the busy street tightly gripping Seth's massive hand. We stood in the back of the group watching as Brady, Catalina, Nahuel, and Aaron moved into a small bakery. With a large sweep of his head, Seth decided it was safe, and moved to save our group a couple of seats at an empty table. A couple of people glanced at us, but quickly moved on when they saw Seth.

"The city is too crowded. This is the last place the Cullens would have moved." Seth groaned. He gently placed his head on my shoulder. "We should search any small towns around here, and gradually move east. Maybe even check Canada and Alaska; Jacob mentioned Bella saying something about attending college in Alaska."

"Glad to see you saved us a seat," Nahuel smiled brightly at us while Aaron juggled all the drinks. Nahuel wasted no time in relieving his girlfriend of the drinks. "Did you have fun connecting?" He winked suggestively at us before handing us each our drinks.

"They didn't have too much coffee left, so we got chocolate milk." Catalina stated as she pulled a chair over. "That's Brady's favorite, right?" Catalina looked up at Brady looking for a reply but was disappointed when he only gave a grunt.

"Well," Aaron nervously shifted in her seat, "I think we should try to enjoy this moment as much as we can before we leave." As if on cue, Nahuel pulled Aaron closer to him before planting his lips on hers.

"Ugh, get a room," Brady snorted playfully. "You guys are always all over each other."

I rolled my eyes shocked to feel Seth's hand slip in mine. I wanted to pull away, but his lips were pressed against my temple, and I couldn't help but lean into his touch. What could I say? Seth's touch was addicting. I needed more of it, and I needed more of him.

So there's the first chapter! So this story isn't focused around Seth and Alex as much as it should be, but it's gonna focus around Brady and Catalina. I just wanted to open it with Alex's POV. Tell me how feel about it so far!

~B