Chapter 4 –

Pauls POV

I beeped the car horn for what must have been the seventh time. What was taking her time? Why was my sister taking so, God, damn long? I was never the most patient so don't think that I am but one thing that really annoys me is when a group of people are waiting for only one individual. My family knows this which just aggravates me further. For crying out loud! She was taking forever!

I heard Sam and Jared sigh in relief. I looked over my shoulder to see my sister sit quietly next to Jared. Too quietly. Me, Jake and Sam exchanged a look. We knew this behaviour all too well; she was sad and more than likely, slightly depressed. I looked at her properly, taking in every detail, for the first time since I saw her in the theatre.

She was healthy with a slight glow to her skin. Her hair was slightly longer with blond highlights but overall there was something that as a brother I should of noticed straight away! I must be getting rusty as it was quite obvious that she had been crying...

"What's the matter Belly- Boo?"

"Nothing!" I cant believe she just snapped at me!

"Hey! I was only asking and now, thanks to your attitude, we will not be leaving till you have told me what's wrong!" I couldn't help but snap back. It was in my nature and she had some bloody cheek to snap at her older brother. Sam looked angry; this was a thing Sam did not tolerate and Bells knew this, I can't believe she forgot, there is one thing you must not do in front of Sam and that is show disrespect to your own blood and family; this included the pack.

"Ohhh, your gonna get it!" I looked round to whoever just said that and was not surprised to see my suspicion confirmed as I shot evils at Quil's head just as Leah and Seth reached forward and smacked him on the back of the head.

I muttered a thank you and turned back to Bella who was at that moment of time having a stern talking to by Mr. Alpha.

Bella shot a pleading glance to Embry. He must know! He is definitely telling me later! Just as I thought this he shouted at us.

"You guys, stop giving Bella a hard time, She will tell you later! Lets get this show on the road!" I knew she wasn't going to tell me at the moment but I couldn't help but try.

"Any excuses?" I asked while Sam started the engine. Bella looked like she was about to laugh. We always used to do this; if she didn't want to tell me something I would ask whether she had any excuses and she would talk back a funny excuse.

"Pms!" I looked around the coach all of us were in silence. I waited. 4...3...2...1! Everyone burst into hysterics except from Sam who probably would laugh if he wasn't concentrating on getting us out of the car park.

Bella's POV

After a two hour drive we pulled up to a huge mansionesque type building. It was in La Push surrounded by trees which I must guess was for privacy and handiness for when phasing. It was a white two story building with a lavender field out back. It was beautiful.

We walked into the front room; it was gorgeous, It had a huge set of stairs and had light blue walls and white carpet. In the corner was a huge flat screen and a white leather settee. Yes! I think I'm gonna like it here!

"Do you like it?"

"How could I not?" Sam and Paul seemed pleased with this answer. They had built it with the help of the pack last summer but I was slightly sceptical of it being still standing by the time of my next visit when I heard about it. This was the house of the pack. Everyone who was old enough lived here (this excluded Brady and Collin who are only 12). It was easier for pack meetings and patrol routines plus it was good for defence in numbers if it ever got to the situation where we were being attacked!

Sam led me up the staircase and through a large hall.

"These are the bedrooms. They each have a balcony. Starting from the end furthest away from the stairs there are: my room, Pauls room, your room, Embrys room, Jared's room, Seth's room, Leah's room, Quil's room and Jakes room!"

Oh dear, this is going to be difficult! How is Jared going to be able to sneak into my room! Let alone do anything in there without my brothers knowing and having a shouting contest. Uh oh!

Quickly I plastered a smile onto my face luckily, just before Sam turned round and opened my door. I gasped. It had lilac walls, bedding, drapes and curtains with white furniture and carpet. It had a walk in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. I love this room! I think I'm gonna faint! Sam hugged me and left me to it. There wasn't much unpacking to do as I had only packed the essentials and I wasn't getting the rest until tomorrow. I quickly pulled on my P.J.s which consisted of a white tank top and hot pink shorts that were slightly too tight. It didn't really bother me and the boys in my dance group seemed to like it! I wonder why. Can you hear the sarcasm?

I chuckled to myself. I was being surprisingly upbeat about today considering I had just nearly gotten raped. Not even including the amount of shouting I'm going to get when I get downstairs! Ahwell! Needs must and if I was going to survive tonight I really needed all the courage I could get. I wish I had my babies with me!

I took a deep breath! Well it was now or never!

Authors Note: Sorry for the delay! I really am! I have been away for a couple of days and am going away next weekend and also have a new job including another two different stories that need updating so you might have to wait a little while for the next one but don't worry. Have faith I will keep on writing and remember; please review!