Chapter 7

( Bri POV)

We were all settled into place. Tiffany and I were between Seth and Jacob. Their friends- the Cullens- sat opposite us. Before anything else could happen, I peeked over at Tiff- who looked at me at the exact same moment- and though she tried to hide it she looked scared. She really did not have a reason to be though. Seth would never let anything happen to her, and I doubted the Cullens meant us harm. Much like Damien and his family, they appeared to have an aversion to vampires' natural diet. Tiffany however did not know the Aftons so she was probably a little lost as well.

I looked back up at the Cullens, and saw that all of them had a slightly curious look on their faces. All except for Edward; he looked as if he already knew half of what was going on. That would not have surprised me. Edward was not the only vampire I knew who had some extra ability. As I thought that through Jacob spoke.

"What exactly is it that you want us to explain."

Edward smiled slightly and answered. "It is just interesting that Bri is also in on your secrets, when Seth imprinted on Tiffany. How is that possible, and how much do they know about us?"

Jacob, Seth, and Tiffany all looked at me. Whether it was for me to answer, or they wanted to see what my reaction would be I did not know. Either way I was the one who answered the questions.

"I'm in on the secret because I knew werewolves- and vampires- existed before we came here. Tiffany and I both did. As for how much we know about you; you live differently than others of your kind. Instead of feeding from humans, you take blood from animals. I also know that some vampires are more…gifted than others."

Every vampire looked at me with what could only be shock. It was Alice this time instead of Edward that did not seem surprised. She actually had a huge smile on her face. I did not understand her expression at all so I looked away. After what seemed like forever Carlisle spoke.

"How did you know before you came here?"

"Tiffany's older brother and my twin brother are werewolves."

Carlisle did not pause in questioning after that and said, "That does not explain how you two knew though unless they could tell you."

Hoping I would not have to explain about my step dad later I answered. "They didn't tell us. Tiffany, my brother- Brian- and I were all out walking. Something had just happened; Brian and I were both a little upset so he suddenly just burst into a wolf in front of us." I wiped the makeup off my eye again- deciding then that it just wasn't worth having it on- and added. "When he phased he scratched my eye. Tiffany's brother- Jason- and his pack arrived soon after that. The pack took Brian away and Jason explained it all to us."

Esme had here hand over her mouth and everyone else- except Edward and Alice- had the same expression of shock. Being vampires it only took them a second to unfreeze. I wasn't sure if they were done with the questions so I sat there in silence with Jacob, Seth, and Tiffany quiet by my side. As we sat I debated on whether to ask then if they had any extra abilities or if I should just ask Seth and Jacob. My thoughts were once again interrupted by Edward.

"How did you know we drink animals' blood, and about the other abilities?"

"There is a clan of vampires like you in Colorado were we lived."

Carlisle spoke again. "How big is the clan?"

"There are four males and three females. Caleb, Mia, Cara, Damien, Matteo, Alina, and Jaden

Edward seemed a bit shocked but continued with his questions. "You never answered the second part of that. How do you know about the extra abilities?" At that I kept my mouth shut and just stared at him. The Cullens were very nice I did like them, but I could- would- not betray the Aftons' secrets like that.

He seemed to see that I was reluctant to answer. I thought that he might just let it go, but then he spoke. "If I tell you what gifts we have, will you tell us how you know?" I nodded my head. Edward smiled and said, "I can read minds, Alice can see the future, Jasper can control emotions, Bella is a shield and Renesme can show people the things she sees by touching them." I kept my side of the bargain and answered now that it did not feel so much like betrayal.

"Three in the coven I know have gifts as well. Cara can see past events and future ones, Matteo can control the thoughts of people, and Damien can read minds."

Edward was a little shocked by the last gift and asked, "How does Damien's work. No vampires have the same gift and I can hear every thought of people within a few miles.

"Damien can read anyone's mind anywhere and he can here multiple voices at one time, but he really has to focus on one to hear it clearly. Distance is not a problem though. There is only one mind he has not been able to read and that's mine."

"That would probably explain why I can not read your mind."

I just smiled at him, and from the corner of my mind I saw Tiffany, Seth and Jacob looking at me with their mouths hanging open. As I looked away I fought the urge to roll my eyes. No one said any thing for a while so I just relaxed. Alice who had remained mostly silent spoke.

"Do you know any other vampires?"

I was really hoping to avoid those types of questions, but I answered all the same. "There are a few that pass through to hunt." My step dad was not mentioned and I was still telling the truth. Alice however saw through it.

"Are there any others that lived near you?"

"Yeah there was one other. I tried to avoid him though."

"Why? Wasn't he like the others you knew?"

"No, he lived off humans."

"Then why does he live in one place especially with werewolves around."

"He is married to a human. My mom to be more exact, he's my step father." I had a feeling Alice and maybe even Edward already knew that, but I said it any way. Since I had already said that much I figured I might as well give them the rest of the story.

"I also have some step siblings because of him. They are all half vampires. When he hunts he leaves the state to do so, and my brother and his pack have not been able to stop him because he can control people's motions. He can make you slow down, walk towards him or away from him. My step dad is the reason I left because he was abusive even if his gift did not work on me. Tiffany just tagged along with me so I wasn't by myself."

Every eye was focused on me, but I ignored them. I was not sure what would happen now. After everything I had given away all of my secrets. For some reason I could not regret doing that. It felt as if I had just made more allies in a world where every move you make is life or death. The down side to this however was every time I thought of my friends and family back home the more I missed them- the more I wanted to go back to them. Esme spoke this time pulling me back before the tears could come.

"Oh, I am so sorry dear."

"Don't feel sorry for me. I'm honestly not looking for pity. I left to save my brothers and myself. Staying there would have put them in danger because at some point they would have fought, and that is not a fight they can win."

Esme smiled and said, "I understand." Then to ease the tension she asked, "Are any of you hungry?"

Seth and Jacob both said- at the same time, "Sure I'm starving." Everyone left and Tiffany and I just nodded. As Esme left the room everyone started doing their own things. Jacob played with Renesme, and Bella and Edward joined them. Set booked at them then started talking to Tiffany and me. In the middle of all of this Tiffany looked at me with sad and questioning eyes, as if she thought I may want to leave again. I smiled at her and said, "Don't worry, it will be fine."

We all talked for a few more hours and enjoyed the food. For vampires they could really cook. After Seth and Jacob finished their fourth plate of food, we decided it was time to go. Before we left Seth and Jacob made plans to come back. Those plans would probably include Tiffany and me. Right before we walked out the door Esme hugged both of us and said, "You girls are welcome to come anytime you want as well." We thanked her and all of us left. I was really beginning to like my new life here, and I really hoped I would get to stay.


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