Chapter 8 - Vampire Family

Seth growled ferociously, "You're a filthy liar Paul Redson Jr and you fuckin well know it." Seth stood up as his breathing started to get ragged and he could feel his own anger and heat consuming him at a fast rate, "You're just too much of a damn coward and chicken shit to be with Lacey. You have no idea what kind of a soul she has because you won't even try. You're too wrapped up in your own bullshit to see what's right in front of you." Seth couldn't contain the fire burning inside of him anymore and suddenly burst into a wolf.

Lacey noticed Jr had stepped away from Sandra and Seth reared back and charge at Jr, As much as Lacey would love to see Seth tear into Jr for causing all the pain, she could still feel love for him in her heart and she jumped in front of Seth stopping him from hurting Jr, she locked eyes with him as he growled and stomped at the ground, "Don't do it Seth. It's not worth it. He's not worth it." She could see the look in his eyes as he tore off into the trees.

Lacey turned around and faced Jr. She walked up and stood in front of him, locking eyes with him for a minute before she looked at her best friends imprint, "I don't know what handfuls of bullshit he's been telling you Sandra, but he imprinted on me the first day I was here several weeks ago…Jr couldn't have imprinted on you, because Seth imprinted on you 9 months ago…As for you…"

She turned her burnt orange eyes back to Jr as a few stray tears slid down her cheeks. "I might be a disgusting bloodsucker but at least I'm not a heartless mutt." Lacey reached up and placed her palm against Jr's cheek, as she let him feel the pain and anguish she'd felt for the last few weeks all the way back to when she was scared the first couple of days after he'd imprinted on her. Once she pulled her hand back she spared a look at her mom and dad and said, "Sorry I'm leaving La Push for a couple of days. I need to get away."

She was gone within seconds of ending her sentence making sure to cover her scent along the way.

Jr felt sick from all the pain and anguish he'd caused Lacey the last few weeks, though that wasn't going to stop him from marrying Sandra.

"Jr, what's going on?" Sandra's quizzical voice asked.

"I have no idea." He shrugged; staring down into Sandra's blackened eyes, trying to get over the initial shock that Seth had imprinted on her nine months ago. "I don't believe a word they say, do you?"

"I don't know, Jr…" Sandra couldn't believe what Seth said, blinking.

"Sandra, they're just jealous because they could never have what we do." He held her hands in his own, hoping she believed all of his lies. "I imprinted on you, not that stupid pup. Let him have Lacey, we can have each other."

"Both of you need to leave NOW." Emily ordered gravely, her eyes narrowed to slits, holding Sam back while Jacob had actually phased and was tearing through the woods at top speed looking for Lacey…again. "GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE RIGHT NOW!"

Jr led a tearful Sandra away, glaring back at the pack he once knew as his family. 'Fuck them; I'm doing what I have to do.' He thought bitterly and helped Sandra into his truck before peeling out of there.

Luca couldn't believe what an asshole Jr turned out to be. Even more so he couldn't believe Sandra was buying his lies and bullshit. Lacey had been missing for a few days. He knew where she was, but he wasn't stupid enough to give her up to their parents. They were twins; they were linked in every way possible. He knew she was in a lot of pain. Their dad was on the verge of tearing Jr a part.

Jake stood holding Renesmee in his arms, "It'll be okay Nessie. I'll find her I promise." Renesmee knew Lacey was an adult, but she'd been missing for almost a week now. She was terrified she'd never see her daughter again, "Do you think we should call mom and dad? I just don't know what to do Jake; she's been missing for a week. I know our daughter has your stubborn side, but I'm scared Jake." Jake shook his head as he looked down at his beautiful wife, "Don't be you know Lacey and Luca are both insanely intelligent. I would like to think they picked up some of our smarts while growing up. Lacey is resourceful and when she's ready to come back she will. We just have to trust that if she gets into any danger she'd come across the border immediately."

A river of tears slid down her cheeks as she buried her face in Jake's chest, "I'm scared Jake. I miss her so much."

Luca watched his parents. He knew they were going out of their minds with grief hoping that Lacey would come back. Luca walked up to his parents and cleared his throat. Since they'd been in La Push and he was being trained in the pack heds gained quite a bit of muscle mass and was much bigger in wolf form now as well. Jake looked at his son, "What is it Luca?"

Luca frowned, "Lacey called my cell. She wants you to know she's okay and she's safe."

Jake frowned, "Where is she Luca?"

Luca shook his head, "I can't tell you, she made me promise. You know I can't tell you dad. She just told me to tell you she's ok and safe and that was it. If mom wants to talk to her she can use my cell and call her. She won't answer if she sees either of your numbers on her caller id."

Jake nodded, he knew Lacey was stubborn, but damn sometimes she reminded him of himself when he was younger.

Lacey sat looking out the window it had been raining for a few days and she watched as drops slid down the cold pane of glass. She felt her cheeks wet again as the tears pricked her eyes. Maybe it was raining to show the heaven's felt her pain.

"You should come hunt with us Lacey. You haven't eaten since you got here."

The voice broke her from her thoughts as she looked into familiar amber eyes, "I'm not hungry Uncle Emmett." She felt cool lips kiss the top of her head.

If he ever got his claws on Paul Redson Jr it would only be too soon. Rosalie had told him they needed to call Jake and Renesmee and let them know Lacey was okay, Emmett did not agree they would only make her go back to the rez and she'd be miserable if she had to see Jr. For right now he was going to do as Lacey had begged and just let her deal with the pain.

"She'll be fine Emmett, give her time. Her heart is broken right now." Rosalie stated, pulling Emmett away from the doorway of Lacey's room, eyes narrowed slightly. "I really want to rip his heart out."

"You're not the only one." Emmett growled, pulling Rosalie against him with a heaving sigh, knowing Edward and Bella were worried for their granddaughter. "Where's Edward?"

"I'm right here." Edward stated from behind, causing both Emmett and Rosalie to turn around, Bella standing beside him. "We're going in to see our granddaughter."

"She needs to eat." Bella stated, refusing to back down as her golden eyes flared. "Please, we need to make sure she's alright."

"Just leave her alone, you two." Rosalie ordered, standing in his way, glaring at Bella when she tried moving them aside. "She wants to deal with the pain alone and you need to let her. There's nothing you two can do for her right now."

"I'm going to stay with her for a bit. I'll go hunt once everyone comes back." Emmett excused himself from everyone and walked into Lacey's room. He sat next to her on the window seat. Once their eyes locked she threw herself into his arms as he cradled her small form against his chest trying to soothe her tears.