Author's Note: I'm not trying to be mean. Sorry. I haven't been doing so well in life. Writing kind of keeps me alive. Reviews make me smile. So that's why I've been so fussy about things, mainly the reviews. But to tell you the truth, as long as the reviews flow is the same as previous chapters I'm fine. Around 30 a chapter. So my review expectancy for this chapter is around 185. Can you help me accomplish this glorious goal? Whatever. But really, if you have any suggestions, questions, comments, or criticism, please feel free to tell me. I'd love to hear them, good and bad. That's what it means to be a writer, right? Another thing is about my infamous cliffhangers. I'm known to do that a lot, even at school. Get used to it. This story will probably end with another cliffhanger. Anyways, don't worry about it too much. So here's the chapter you've been waiting for! Enjoy!

Another note. So a lot of you have been wondering about Jacob, and what he's thinking. I've decided to this little section in his point of view. Some of you hate him, some of you will like this. Either way, I think it'd be interesting to do part of this chapter in his perspective. Here you go!

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight, and I definitely do not look like Stephanie Meyers


(Jacob's POV)

My eyes widened, surprised, as I saw my beautiful Bella walking through the entrance, her arm wrapped around that bloodsucker. I felt rage running through my veins, wanting to throw that monster away from her. How dare he lay a hand on her! I still was not able to accept that she was dating him. And Bella already knows that he's a leech after last night! Why is she still with him? I winced by the fact that today, she'll find out that I too am a werewolf.

I stared at Bella as she glanced around the room nodding to the other nobilities that were smiling at her. She already looked breathtaking, without all those fancy clothes. But her look totally captivated me, and my anger soothed as I looked at her graceful smile. I could tell she wasn't very comfortable in that dress. She looked like she couldn't breath. I grinned a little, knowing that she didn't want to be in that. She just wasn't the type of girl. That leech guided her to their place to stand and waited for the King Leech and his mate to enter.

I dreaded these meetings, knowing that I had to bow down to these monsters, but it was my job. It was the werewolves' job to make sure that these monsters were not overusing their powers, and keeping their part of the contract. Personally wised, I don't hate the King as much as his "adopted" kids. I respected him as a king. He was the reason why this country was able to endure till today after the bloody hunts back in the 1700's. He was also the reason why the Quilette tribe was able to exist today. Back then, the feud between vampires and werewolves were so strong and violent, that the whole tribe was becoming extinct. When he made peace through the country, he included the werewolves when there was no need. He had enough power to wipe us all out, and be done with us. Out of his compassion, he didn't. That was the only reason why I was willing to face these leeches. If it weren't for him, I'd tear all of them apart when I first encountered them. Their sickly sweet scent, and their too perfect appearance sickened me, making me want to tear them apart when I see them. We were natural enemies, and nothing could be done about that. Our existence was caused by their's. Water against fire. Yin and Yang. We exist to balance out their power. Even politically, we balance them out.

The two Royal leeches finally sat down, and Bella and her little parasite also sat down after them along with everyone else. She looked turned her head straight and stared right at me, her eyes shocked to see me here too. She had already known that I was the Earl, why the shock? I guess she got the cue that I was also a werewolf, since Sam was standing right next to me, closer to me than he was to the other human aristocrats.

The King Leech began, "My noble subjects, we have gathered here today to discuss the mysterious murders that have occurred throughout the country. It has been reported that vampires are the cause of this source. Has there been anymore news on this case?"

The court began to keep talking. They didn't know that their beloved king and queen, as well as the entire royal family, were also treacherous bloodsuckers. The meeting was going nowhere, as there had been no clues on this case for the past month. The whole pack has been blaming this matter on the leeches, and has wanted to find some sort of clue to denounce them. I do have my own sort of reasoning though. I know that it couldn't be them. They've been ruling for so many years, especially the king leech, and nothing like this has happened since he came in to reign. Either way, I still don't like the fact that these things were ruling this country. No matter how prosperous, how wealthy, and how coordinated this country is, it's still disturbing to think that this country is ruled by vampires. The whole concept just makes me shudder. Oh well, I guess having werewolves as nobles doesn't sound all that great either.

I sat through the rest of hour saying nothing and staring at Bella, who was whispering to Edward, and I was able to hear her, since my senses were just as sharp as the bloodsucker's. They were basically talking about what was happening right now in this country, and when they're actually going to talk about last night. He told her, that the human officials don't know about the werewolves and them, and that they were going to talk about that after the meeting with the humans was over. She nodded, and continued to fondle that leech's arm making him laugh here and there. Once in a while, she would turn her head to me and give me a smile, and I would smile back. It disgusts me to see how they were sticking together like magnets. I wanted to pull them apart, but I could do nothing.


(Bella's POV)

The meeting was finally over! It was incredibly boring, since these people were dragging the topic on and on, but getting nowhere in the end. I wonder how Carlisle and Esme were able to withstand all of this! It was really admirable.

Everyone was standing up now, since everyone was beginning to leave, but then Esme announced something that was quite unexpected.

"May have your attention please?"

The crowd silenced.

She cleared her throat and said, "We are holding a fall Royal banquet at Cullington Palace on the 8th of October, also in honor of my son's new beloved that is currently staying at our palace. We want to give her a warm welcome into the family, as well as the country. Invitations shall be sent out in the next three days." (That's in about 2 weeks.)

They started clapping, and well… sucking up to the queen for having another imperial party, and how noble and divine it was to hold a party in my recognition. I laughed looking at Edward. Before each of them left, they came up to me and introduced themselves holding my hand and kissing it if they were male, and kissing the sides of my cheeks if they were female. They all assumed that I was some sort of royalty from another country, and were already thinking that I was to be wed to Edward. Edward smiled ever so slightly as he listened to them talk and their thoughts as well.

Finally they left, and it was just the royal family and seven others, which I later found out, were Paul, Sam, Quil, Jared, Billy, Leah, and Jacob. All of them were werewolves except for Billy.

There was silence at first, but Carlisle began talking first.

"I realize that there has been a great misunderstanding last night. Let us settle this peacefully."

Sam looked grumpy, but tired still from his drain of blood.

"Peacefully? Your son just sucked out half my life last night! Tell me exactly how I'm supposed to be calm about this!"

Jacob broke in. I could tell he was trying to calm this because I was here.

"Calm yourself, Sam."

Billy nodded. The others remained quiet but at with disdain.

Carlisle talked again, "I believe that Bella, was there last night, and she saw everything that had happened. Shall we let her explain?"

Sam spoke again, "Psh! She's dating one of your bloodsuckers. How are we supposed to trust her?!"

(Note: I almost forgot. I know that werewolves can read each other's mind, but the pack wasn't transformed when this happened. Just Sam.)

"Sam! Don't say that about Bella. I trust her."

The pack looked at him with surprised. I too was surprised that he was defending me.

"Speak Bella."

I looked at Edward and he nodded at me.

I retold the story about last night, the best I could.

When I finished, Alice said, "See, it was all a misunderstanding. There's no need to make it bigger than before. By the way, Sam. Why were you even out last night? That forest is our private territory. Even you werewolves aren't permitted inside."

Sam was a little quieter on this matter, "Well, there's been a lot of mysterious murders lately, and people were missing. I just wanted to check the forest to see if there were…"

Rosalie broke in, "How dare you! That's defying the king's orders! You can get your head chopped off because of that. Not even you werewolves could violate the law. And to have such an unreasonable suspicion against the king. That's tyranny."

Carlisle put his hand infront of the crossed Rosalie, "Calm down. Rosalie. It's all right."

Quil snorted, "Your dear Bella, was in the forest last night too. Are you going to chop her head off too?"

Edward defended me, "She's knew to this country. She had no idea how strict the order of not going into the private forest was. Besides, she may go in under my permission."

They weren't happy with that. I guess it wasn't that fair that they were making a big deal out of them being in the forest and getting punished because of it, and me being there, but getting away with it.

Carlisle sighed, "Settle down, everyone. No one is going to get beheaded because of this. The last thing that is needed is for more blood to be shed."

The guy named Quil spoke up. He clearly did not want this matter to just go.

"No matter what, your son still drank from Sam's neck. That's violating part of the truce. You're not to drink from humans."

Jasper murmured, "Technically you're not human. So it's not a violation."

They seemed offended by it.

"He could have stopped him more peacefully."

Edward spoke out at last.

He scoffed, "How? He was going to attack my Bella! I can't just say, 'Hey, stop. You're gonna hurt my girlfriend.' Especially since you dogs are uncontrollable when you're mad."

"Shut up you leech!" yelled Sam, "I could have lost my life!"

"But you didn't now, didn't you," Edward smirked.

"What's with that smirk?! Obviously you DID do that on purpose."

They were on a riot now and Esme and Carlisle shook their heads. Jacob, and Billy also did not know how to respond to all of this. They seemed to want to keep the peace.

Carlisle couldn't take it anymore.

"Quiet!" I never heard him shout before. Everyone paused to look at him. Even though he too was a vampire, I was able to tell that even the werewolves revered and respected him.

He sighed and looked at Edward.

"Edward, don't make it any harder. Just explain why you did what you did, last night, in an appropriate manner."

Edward rolled his eyes.

"Okay. I didn't want to hurt you to begin with. I was out hunting with my family last night, and when we hunt our instincts take over more than our conscious mind. You were about to kill Bella, which only added to my rage. I was wrestling with you, and it wasn't going to end nicely. By draining your blood, it'd be less painful, but it'd make you too weak to fight me back. I didn't want to break every bone in your body. Okay? Less damage done."

"What an absurd reason." Said Sam.

Jacob couldn't stand it any longer. He knew that half of it was their fault.

"Enough!" He turned his head to Carlisle and bowed his head.

"I'm sorry to have taken so much of your time, your majesty and have it turn out this way. But please, make sure that son of yours does not cause any more problems. Now will your majesty please excuse us."

Carlisle nodded.

With that, he turned around and started to head out the door, followed by his companions, which were still disgruntled, that nothing was done in the end. I knew that it wasn't going to be the end this simple.

Edward held on to me, and I kissed him on the side of his neck.

"Bella! We're in public." He hissed.

The others laughed and we began to walk out. I just realized how tall he really was. About 6'3, and inch taller than Carlisle. I was wearing heels, but I still had to reach up to kiss him.

Outside, Jacob Black was standing by a pillar waiting for me. He stepped forward to me and Edward.

"Bella…"

Edward looked at him, already knowing that he was acquainted with me from reading his thoughts. And then he turned his head at me wondering if I wanted to talk to him.

"I'll be right back, okay?"

I took tiny steps towards Jacob, since that was all my dress was capable of taking.

We walked out into the garden and I noticed how formally he was dressed. I never knew he would wear something like this. All of the times I've encountered him, he looked really casual. And it was fine the way he looked. It was weird seeing him all dressed up now, but he did look good. Refined.

"So… what is it that you wanted to talk about?"

"Bella. I want to ask you again. Are you really going to continue dating him?"

"Yes." I replied firmly.

"Even after you found out that they're bloodsuckers?"

"Don't call them that, Jake."

He sighed.

"Bella, why? Why do you have to choose him?"

"I love him."

"What about me? I love you too. Why won't you pick me? I could give you so much more."

I was shocked. He loved me? I didn't know what to say. I didn't want to hurt him. But it was too late. I've already made my choice.

"I'm sorry Jake. No one else can give me what he can. No one can have my heart but him."

I stepped away, about to cry.

"Bella." He stepped forward and grabbed my wrist.

"Let go of me, please. I don't want it to turn out this way."

"Too Late."

And then he kissed me. It was forced, and there was no way I was enjoying it. I wasn't kissing Edward. No matter how hard he tried. Nothing worked. I loved him like a brother.

Edward rushed over here, and I ran over to his side. He was mad, but he could tell that I cared for Jake. He glared at him like he was going to tear him apart. Scary. This was the only time I've been scared to him. The way he responded only made it worse.

"Leave her alone," he said smoothly, but at the same time precariously.

Jacob was taken back by Edward's intense caged anger but sneered, "I guess I'm the flaw in your relationship, huh?"

Edward growled.

Jacob ignored him and turned his head toward me, "One day, Bella. One day. You will love me."

And then he left.


Author's Note: I was going to make this chapter longer, but then it'd be way too long, so I guess I'll just extend the number chapters. Initially, it was going to be about 21 chapters, but now there'll probably be about 24. Yep that's the goal for right now. Oh, images of the courting dresses are on my page. Go look if you wish. I couldn't find the exact ones, but the style is close. And I don't know why I can't find the men's royal attire, but it's like what the king and princes wear in England right now. Not as extravagant as the women's attire. Please REVIEW. I'm begging you. I'll have the next chapter up in 2 to 3 days. Please be patient with me. If you have questions, ask!

Add on: Hm... I've been looking at my plotline lately, and I have everything planned out. But then... I don't know. It's because of the fact that I have it all planned out, that I'm really... undecided? I don't know how to put it. Basically, I've been wondering if I should stick to my plot line, or maybe jazz it up a little? Right now, the plotline looks kind of good. I guess. It's different from most fanfics I've read... so should I stick with it??? Anyways... I really want your opinions. If there's something that you want to add in to my story next, say so. I'll try to fit it in. )