Chapter 9 - Day six

Bella's POV

A groan escaped my lips as I rolled over onto my side. Argh, why does my head hurt so much? I climbed out of bed and made my way grogily towards the bathroom in search of some painkillers.

I reached out to open the mirror to get to the medicine cabinet when I noticed a faint bruise on my hand. I drew it back to me and trailed my fingers over it when I had a sudden memory of slamming my fists against a cold hard chest.

I instantly remembered last night. Caius was here, he was in my room, I began to panic and look around wildly. Where is he now? Is he still here, watching me? No. I would know. As I spun my head from side to side, searching every shadow in the room the movement gave me the most awful headache and I brought my hand up to my now throbbing head. Once the room stilled my hand slowly travelled down to my neck where it trailed over the skin in search of where he bitten me. A shiver ran through me as my fingers skimmed the cold crescent moon. My eyes moved to the mirror in front of me and I removed my hand to see the faint scar.

I calmed my breaths which attempted to grow rapid in fear of what had happened, and what might happen again. If Caius wanted me again there would be no stopping him. I opened the cupboard behind the mirror and quickly downed some Panadol for my headache, and how tender my bruises felt today.

I returned to my room and found a carefully folded piece of paper on my bedside table. Cautiously I picked it up as though it would attack me. I unfolded the note and had to read it three times before the words actually sunk in.

'I can not wait to finish what we have started my darling, see you soon.'

Oh shit.


That evening after school I drove to La push and set off towards Jacob and Billy's house. Jake was sitting outside waiting for me and as soon as he heard my truck he rushed over.

"Hey Bells." He greeted me eagerly and I was pulled into a crushing bear hug which lasted far longer than it should have.

"C-Can hardly b-breath Jake." I finally managed to squeak out.

"Sorry." He chuckled, letting me out of the hug. He took my small hand into his giant warm one and pulled me over towards his garage.

Once we entered the building I knew well I looked around. Memories from those months we spent together after Edward left me, building the old motorbikes made me smile.

"Do you want a warm soda?" Jake asked holding two in his hands. I nodded, taking one and sitting down on the old sofa in the corner. Jake sat down next to me handing me the soda before opening his own. "So are you going to tell me why leech royalty are hanging about in Forks?" He asked, leading into the conversation I was not eager to have.

I told him everything that had happened since Vampires exposing themselves. He sat quietly and listened, his face growing more sullen as I continued. By the time I finished speaking, Jake was furious.

He stood from the couch in agitation and started pacing madly. "I will not let them take you away from me. Your friends, your Dad. They can't do that. The pack will protect you." He insisted.

"Jacob," I began sadly, wishing what he promised could be true. "You can't expect the pack just to stop protecting La Push to protect me. Besides the Volturi is filled with talented vampires that could kill all of you in a heart beat no matter how fast or strong you are." I told him, bringing logic back into the conversation. "I don't want to loose you Jake, your my best friend. But you don't know what these people are capable of." The tears fell from my eyes as I remembered once again all that I would be leaving behind, I dropped my head into my hands and cried.

Jacob was next to me again and he before I knew it he had pulled me into a hug and began stroking my hair trying to calm me down. "Sssh Bells, come on let me drive you home." He insisted, something reasonable this time, pulling me up to my feet.

"B-But what a-about the v-vampires." I asked rubbing my eyes and trying to force my voice to be steady.

"I don't care." He stated and pulled me along to my truck. "No damn leech is going to stop me from taking you home." He helped me into the passengers seat before jumping into the drivers side and switching on the engine. It was comforting to know he was here for me, which only made it hurt more that I would soon be leaving.


Adoptive Authors Note: One day to go... Yes I am aware this one is very late and I'm sorry, I wont bore you with the reasons though.

Et Cadet Satin Stabit - All in good time, I think you will probably like where this story is going.

anthenaliza - Sorry about the lateness but I'll try not to do that again.

Guest - Yes I suppose it is.

AngelofDeath001 - I think you will enjoy where this story is going...

Silv3rfox - No he isn't turning her, he's marking her. He sucked all the venom out before it could turn her.

FanWriter Harrison - I suppose that did all happen rather quickly. I like your suggestion that he's into S&M and as for naughty bits, we'll see where things go.

Lady Skylite - Interesting theory, however I implore you to wait until you see Caius' POV before you make up your mind about him.

ViciousNightGoddess - Yeah that one did get a bit extreme at the end.

1tinac - I hope it makes more sense now, if you are still confused just PM me and I'll be happy to explain it.

xxBeccaHoranxx - I'm sorry for the long wait, I'll try to be more punctual from now on.

tammyrolls - I'm glad you are enjoying it, I just hope you continue to do so as the story goes on.

silversimon - I think you will be pleased with how this story turns out, that's all I'm saying.

Cullen Twihard - He can be happy without imprinting, many don't. He can still live his life, find love, have a family, and eventually grow old with her. Imprinting is not the only way.

~SophieAngel69