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"Ali, I want you to meet an old friend of mine. This is Edward, and Edward, this is Ali" Jamie introduces us, and Edward holds out his hand towards me, I look at his hand but make no move to shake it. He slowly lowers his hand

"It's a pleasure to meet you Ali, Jamie and I were just talking about you." He smiles

"Good to meet you too" I say, then I look at Jamie "Although, Jamie has never spoken about you before." I apply a sweet smile to my face before looking at Edward again.

Jamie takes my hand "Lets get back to the cottage and we'll talk some more." I shrug my shoulders at her and head back towards the car, allowing the bear to recede.

CHAPTER TWO

I keep silent on the trip to the cottage. I know that Jamie and Edward are "Mind Talking". It irritates the living daylights out of me. Thankfully it doesn't take long to get home, and I get out the car and head straight towards my room. Jamie and Edward come in but stay in the lounge.

I think as loud as I can "JAMIE, MEET ME BY THE LAKE IN 5MINS, ALONE!"

I throw on my leather jacket and walk out the front door without so much as a look in Edwards direction. I reach the lake to find Jamie sitting on the dock waiting for me.

"Ali, I'm sorry. I didn't know they were coming this way" she apologizes. I take a moment to think about what she has just said. My eyes widen "THEY? Who are THEY?" I say loudly.

"They are my family. They have been since before we found each other. Once I met you, I had to leave them to keep you safe." She says all while looking down at her hands. "They're the ones who helped me become a vegetarian. To control my blood lust."

I sit down beside her and take one of her hands in mine "Jame, I'm sorry. I over-reacted. But, why are they here?" she finally looks up at up me "They were passing through on their way to Alaska and caught my scent and came to say hi and to see how I was getting along by myself. Only, Edward realized I wasn't alone and convinced the rest of the family to hang back while he investigated."

I take a deep breathe "What did you mean you had to leave to keep me safe?"

"Well, the Cullens are a very well known vampire family, and they tend to attract a lot of attention. And when I met you and realized that you were a one of a kind, I didn't want you any where that could put you in harms way. The vampire "royal family", the Volturi like to collect rare and special creatures and abilities. They take what they want, when they want. The Cullens were lucky, they had a lot of friends that helped them stand against the Volturi." She pauses "The Cullens have a few gifted members, Edward can read minds, Alice can see the future, Jasper is an empath and can control emotions, and Bella is an impressive shield, she can block physical and mental attacks."

I just stared at her, what do I say to that? "Okay then, glad we got that sorted out" I start getting up, but Jamie puts a hand on my arm and pulls me back down "Edward wants you to meet the family. He thinks you would fit right in with everyone, and they could help keep you safe."

I let out a bark of laughter "Seriously, dude. You and I have been on our own for over forty years and now you think we need some vamp super family to protect us now?"

Jamie gives me her stern look "Edward says there has been a lot of Volturi activity in the USA in recent years. The Cullens have also heard rumors of the Volturi searching for a creature of legends, an immortal who possesses the power of animals and the ability to communicate with nature. And guess who that is. YOU!"

Just then Edward came to sit beside Jamie "Ali, with the Volturi are a serious threat. We never thought you were actually real, but since you are and the Volturi are actively looking for you, it would be best if you had a little more protection."

I roll my eyes and look at him "Well, Edward, if what Jamie tells me is true about you Cullens, wouldn't I be more likely to be found if I hang around with you?"

Edward holds up his cellphone "Alice, our soothsayer, called to say that if you are not with us, you will be caught by the Volturi within a week. As a family we were on our way to Alaska to visit our extended family, and if you join us, we can hide you long enough to come up with a plan to get them off your trail. And… Alice wants to talk to you" handing me his cellphone

"Hello?" I ask

"Ali! Cant wait to meet you! Please believe me when I say that we want nothing more that to help you. You are going to play a large part in our family" She blurts out immediately.

I cant help but giggle at her enthusiasm "Okay"

I hear a loud squeal on the line and a male voice comes on "We'll be there in a few minutes. See you shortly" and the line goes dead.

Jamie smiles and we all get up and go back into the cottage.

I make myself some coffee and take a seat in the lounge. Edward goes and opens the door just as the Cullen family start filing into our little home. Eight extra bodies in my lounge take it from being cozy to crowded in no time at all. My senses are going mad because I am surrounded by vampires, and every instinct is to flee or to fight for my life. If it wasn't for Jamie, I'd b long gone. As I stand I find myself in a pixie sized vice called a hug.

"Hi Alice" I manage to choke out. With a giggle she lets me go to take a deep breathe of much needed air. "I might not be human, but I still need to breath" I smirk.

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