"I'll explain when the others get here."
Alexis huffed but agreed.
Emmett reached out and took Alexis' hand, he rubbed her knuckles with his thumb, "I want to talk about what happened at the club."
Alexis tried to pull her hand away but Emmett wouldn't let go, "Please, don't pull away from me, Lex, I want to know what you're thinking."
Alexis covers his hand with her own, "Now is not the time to talk about it, but I promise you we will talk about it."
At that moment Ambrus and Rosalie walk into the restaurant. Ambrus orders something to eat then sit down next to Alexis.
"What news do you have?"
"We found the vamp and followed him to a club. He seduced a girl to leave with him. Then he knocked her out and took her to a warehouse, where there were more vampires feeding on humans."
"Don't tell me he fed on her," Rosalie said.
"No, Victoria showed up and welcomed her to the army then bit her," Emmett said.
"So she's the one creating the army."
"Wait, you knew there was an army?" Ambrus asked.
"I asked Emmett the same thing," Alexis said.
"We found out yesterday. Apparently, there have been a lot of killings happening here in the city that we weren't aware of. Jasper figures that someone was creating an army of newborns but were not training them correctly," Rosalie explains.
"Well, now that we know it's Victoria, what is she after," Emmett asks.
Suddenly it dawns on Alexis, "Revenge. She has to be after Bella. That vamp she sent must have been a scout to see how vulnerable Bella really is."
"But if she was after Bella Alice would have seen it."
"Not if she's letting someone else make the decisions. That vamp we saw must be her second in command. Tell Alice not to focus on Victoria but on anyone that might be after Bella." Alexis explains.
Rosalie nods, "Okay I'll call Alice as soon as we leave here."
"I don't understand though, why is she after Bella if you killed James?" Emmett asked.
"Because the last thing she knew for certain was that Edward was the one protecting Bella, so, it's only natural for her to assume that Edward killed James. Remember my scent was masked, and even if it wasn't you know that we smell like nature and if she's not familiar with Lycans she'd never recognize our scent." Alexis explains.
"What do we do now?" Rose asks.
All three turn to Ambrus, he takes a drink of his soda then leans back to think, "We inform the others of what we have found out. They need to increase Bella and Charlie's protection. Then we observe them, count their numbers then make a plan of attack."
"Shouldn't we wait for them to come to us?" Rose asks.
"No, waiting is bad for us and good for them. It puts us on edge and makes us careless."
"Good, I hate waiting," Emmett says with a grin.
"Let's call it a night, we all have classes in the morning."
"Okay, but Alexis and I need to talk about a few things, so if you don't mind, Ambrus could you catch a ride with Rose?"
Ambrus looks at Alexis who gives him a slight nod, "That's fine Emmett as long as Rose doesn't mind."
"No, I don't mind at all."
They all stand up, Rose and Ambrus leave in Emmett's Jeep while Emmett leads Alexis to her car. He opens the door for her when she gets in he goes and gets in. Emmett drives them back to Alder Hall and they sit in the parking lot in silence until finally, Emmett breaks the silence.
"I'm sorry for what happened tonight, I didn't mean to pressure you. It's just that it felt so good having you in my arms again. Feeling your body close to mine, your warmth radiating through me. I couldn't help it, I had to kiss you."
Alexis inhales Emmett's scent and closes her eyes. She longs to be with him again, but she's at war with herself. Can he be trusted not to betray her again? Not to hurt her?" Finally, she comes to a decision.
"Alright, Emmett," She says without looking at him.
Emmett turns to look at her, he frowns. "Alright, what?"
Alexis looks at Emmett and she smiles at him, "I'm willing to give you a second chance."
Emmett's eyes widen and his mouth falls open, "Are you serious, you're really going to give me a second chance?"
Alexis reaches out for his hand and takes it in hers, "Yes, Emmett, I realized tonight that you've been busting your ass to gain my trust and slowly but surely you have gotten some of it back. Enough that I want to give us a try again. But I'm telling you right now, if you break my trust again or choose anyone over me again, I will never forgive you."
Emmett starts shaking his head, "No, Lexie, there will never be anyone but you, I swear. I understand what I did and I will never make that mistake again."
Alexis intertwines her fingers with his, "Good."
"Can I kiss you now," Emmett asks.
"Please do."
Emmett takes her face in his hand and leans in, he gently kisses her lips and moans. Alexis wraps her arms around his neck and pulls him closer deepening the kiss. Emmett moves his hand into Lex's hair while she wraps his arm around her waist. He licks her bottom lip begging for entrance, Alexis opens her mouth and Emmett's cold tongue slides into her mouth tangling with her tongue. They continue to make out until Alexis pulls away. Emmett places his forehead on her's.
"I love you so much, Lexie, thank you for taking me back." He whispers.
"Thank you for coming back, Baby."
"Stay with me tonight, sleep with me," Emmett begs.
"Emmett, we just got back together."
"I don't mean sex, let me hold you while you sleep like I used to. I want your scent on my bed. Please, Lexie, I don't want to be apart from you just yet."
Lex closes her eyes and gulps, "Alright, let me go get a change of clothes."
They get out of the car and go up to Alexis' dorm room holding hands. When they get there, Alexis tells Emmett to wait outside. She opens the door and slips in. Alexis goes and takes out her clothes for the next day and is about to leave when she stiffens.
"How long have you been awake, Sam?"
"Just now, where are you going, Lexie."
"I'm, uh, goingtogospendthenightwithEmmett." She says quickly.
"Say that again, but slower."
"I'm going to spend the night with Emmett."
Samantha bolts upright, "NO WAY!"
"Shh, do you want to wake the whole building?"
"Did you and Emmett get back together?"
"We're going to give it a try."
Samantha screams.
"Shut up!" Alexis whisper yells.
"Oh my god, you have got to tell me what happened."
"I'll tell you tomorrow, Emmett's waiting for me outside."
"You better tell me tomorrow, I want to know everything."
"Okay, I will, Goodnight, Samantha."
"Have fun, Alexis."
As soon as Alexis walked out of the room, Samantha grabbed her phone and texted Rosalie.
**Get over here right now, Lexie and Emmett got back together and are going back to the apartment!**
**(SCREAMS!) I'll be right over! I knew it was only a matter of time.**
Alexis and Emmett get into Alexis' car and drive to Emmett's apartment. They get out and take the elevator to the penthouse. Emmett unlocks the door to his apartment, he offers his hand to Alexis and she nervously takes it, letting Emmett lead her inside. It's a beautiful apartment with ceiling to floor windows a balcony and a grand piano. It has a spiral staircase and a professional kitchen.
Alexis looks at the piano then at Emmett, he smiles, "It came with the apartment." She nods.
Alexis walks towards the window and looks out over the city, the view is absolutely breathtaking. Emmett walks up behind her and wraps his arms around her. He kisses the top of her head.
"You, okay?"
"Yeah, just a little nervous."
"Why, it's just us. Apparently Rose went over to stay with Sam."
"It's been a long time since it's been just us."
Emmett turns Alexis around, "I know it has, is this too soon for you?"
"No, I want to be with you. I miss sleeping with you."
"Good, because I don't want you to feel forced to be here."
"I don't," Alexis says then leans up to kiss Emmett.
Emmett holds Alexis tighter to him and deepens the kiss. Alexis runs her fingers through his hair and gives it a light tug causing Emmett to growl. He plunges his tongue into her mouth and massages her tongue with his.
They pull away with a sigh, Emmett places his forehead against hers and gently kisses her, "Do you want anything, something to eat maybe?"
"No, it's late, I need to go to bed."
Emmett smiles, he lifts Alexis up and carries her up to his room. When they get to his room, Emmett sits her down on his bed, goes to his closet and grabs a t-shirt. He hands it to Alexis.
"Here you can wear this."
Alexis smiles at him then goes to the bathroom to get ready for bed. In the meantime, Emmett changes into sweats and a t-shirt and lies down on the bed. Alexis comes out of the bathroom wearing Emmett's t-shirt, it fits her like a dress coming down mid thigh. Emmett gives her the most radiant smile and lifts the covers for her. Alexis shyly climbs in and snuggled into Emmett. Once she's settled on his chest, she sighs out in contentment and closes her eyes.
"Goodnight Emmett."
Emmett wraps his arm around her, "Goodnight, Lexie, I love you so much."
"I love you too."