I walked out the tent with an indifferent mask on. I didn't want anyone to see how I actually felt. I didn't know someone could be so cruel. When I looked away from the ground my eyes met another's. The one person I needed but refused to give myself to, Jasper.

When I looked at him I remembered where I was and why I was there. So began my hell. I started glaring at all the vampires that came or even looked my way; including my ma- The God of War. I kept my head held high. Nothing they did could faze me, (that's what I wanted them to think that is).

'I will get out of this hell hole. No matter what I have to do. My father was a famous hunter and my mother a queen. I will not allow anyone to hold me back. These vampires here mean nothing to me. They are Ares' minions and that is all. As for Ares, he means nothing to me just like the rest of them.

I don't know what I was thinking telling him I would stay here. That I would wait for him until he was ready to leave. I'm getting the hell out of here as soon as I get the chance. All I have to do is play nice. I'll do what the bitch wants and then I'll make my move. But I gotta keep my feelings in check.

She is defiantly going to ask Jas- I mean Ares about my feelings. I have to bury my true feelings beneath the feelings I felt at the council meeting. I can block my emotions from Ares most of the time and 'slip up' sometimes. When I do that he can tell his slut that I feel 'defeat' and 'submission'. I just have to bide my time.

I told Jasper that I wouldn't leave without him but I refuse to stay here. And I sure as hell ain't taking any prisoners. Ares, the God of War, Jasper, is not my mate. He is not my mate, we did not have a moment in the stupid forest, and I don't love him!'

When I was done with my inner monologue I looked up to see all of the compound gone and Jasper watching me. He didn't look surprised so I wasn't sure if he was expecting it or not. He just smirked and nodded his head to Maria's tent. I looked and saw no one and my other senses told me no one was inside. That means-

"We're alone."

Before I could turn around my arms were pinned to my sides and my back to his chest.

"You know, people's emotions tell a lot about what their thinking. The newborns are oh so easy to control because I know exactly what their feeling. And since newborns are so simple minded I can tell what their thinking. Now you, you're a bit more complex."

His words were pissing me off. No one was allowed to dissect me without my permission! Before he could start again I threw my leg behind his knee and brought it forward. He lost his grip for a second but that was all I needed before I completely broke his grip and ran.

Barely five seconds later, I'm in his tent, and in the sound proof underground hole. He threw me towards the wall so I kicked off it and landed on my feet behind him. Before I could even throw a punch he swept my feet out from under me. Then, just like the first time we met he was on top.

I realized that I was getting too predictable if he took me down this easily.

"Now that wasn't very nice. But I'll look past it. Now, how about I make you a deal?"

I could see him, The Major. He was out and looking for control. The problem was he was looking for control of me.

"I'll talk and you'll listen. If you're a good listener I will try and help you get out of the role as Maria's pet, sound good? Great, now about what I was saying before. You were giving off some pretty strong emotions back there and I want to know why.

I mean when a person feels such strong determination, anger, sadness, and denial then they must feel pretty strong about what's in their head. Although the others make me curious I would like to know why you feel denial. Tell me Isabella, what are you denying?"

"I'm not denying anything. Now, if you would be so kind as to GET THE FUCK OFF ME, then I would like to go eat."

His growl almost made me back down but I remembered who he was and I don't back down to anyone. No matter how much I don't like them.

"You should try telling me the truth because we're going to be here a long time if you don't. Why don't you tell me what you were thinking 5 seconds ago, you know that moment where you felt denial again?"

"I will say it again, I'm not denying anything. Also 5 seconds ago I was thinking of ways to get your ass off me or did you forget you're still on top of me?! I seriously don't know why you're trying to interrogate me.

Why would I bother to tell you anything about me? I don't know you, I don't trust you, and I don't plan on trusting or getting to know you anytime soon. So if you could let me go now it would be greatly appreciated."

I almost didn't hear him when he started whispering to himself but I knew that all hell would break loose if I didn't find a way out of this shit and fast.

"So that's what you're denying. I never pictured you one to lie to yourself. Oh well, guess I'm going to have to change that."

Then his lips were on mine and I reached heaven. I could feel my resolve crumbling but I refused to give in. I turned my head to the side simultaneously breaking the kiss.

"The holding my body down is smart. I mean so I don't kick your ass but can you not try to get in my pants. It's really annoying when guys don't take no for an answer."

He stayed silent the entire time I was talking and didn't say anything when I finished. I waited quietly but he didn't make a sound. When I finally looked up at him his eyes were the blackest I'd ever seen them.

"You dare deny me, my mate?"

"I am not your mate!"

Big Mistake.

"Ha! So THAT'S what you're denying! Do you really believe you can deny the mating bond? You are my mate whether you like it or not. No one is allowed to have what's mine and you are MINE.

Maria thinks she owns you but she is wrong. You are mine and it's my duty to make you happy. You are my war goddess."

It was the first time I'd seen a 'gentle' Major. I didn't have a clue has to what to do. I was completely ready to leave this place and him behind. I told myself, and him, that he wasn't my mate. I even told myself didn't love him but I could feel HER.

What Jasper called 'The Major' I called Kali. People all around the world know of her. Anyone who has fought her has never lived to tell how they survived because they didn't.

Together we had single-handedly taken out an army of 50 newborns. And she…wanted to have a word with The Major. Have you ever taken a back seat to your own mind unwillingly? Let me tell you, not fun.

3rd Person

"Why hello, Major."

Kali immediately kicked Ares off her and stood up. It came as a shock to Ares when he realized that even without becoming Kali Bella could have gotten him off her, she just chose not to.

"A little birdie told me they heard my title. I'm very curious as to why it was mentioned. I also wanted to meet you in person. So, hello I'm Kali, goddess of war."

Though she didn't show it Kali was surprised to see Ares bow like a true southern gentleman, grab and kiss her, and with a twang that makes all girls swoon say, "Well darlin' it's a pleasure to meet you as well. I'm Ares."

"Well Ares it seems we have a little problem here. You see I don't like it here and your leader Mariah-"

"-Maria."

"Who cares, the point is that she thinks she can control me. Now apparently she didn't get the memo but nobody controls me."

"Except me."

"Excuse me-"

"You are my mate and I am a man so that means you have-"

"I'm sorry to burst your bubble, actually I'm not, but no one and I mean no one can control me. Not even a man who thinks he's my mate.

You want to be my mate, go ahead and try. But the many have tried and all have failed. You'll be just like all the others. The only way to be my mate is to dominate me and trust me. I am not the kind of girl who is going to lie down and be fucked."

It happened quickly then. Kali's eyes rolled into the back of her head and when they came back Ares could tell by her posture she was back to Bella. Ares wanted to laugh when he felt her shock.

He assumed she remembered telling him what he had to do to get her to be his mate. His eyebrows scrunched together slightly when she turned her head to the side and squinted. He went into a crouch quickly when he felt her fear.

She quickly took a deep breath and threw on the mask he saw when she walked out of Maria's tent. He was slightly angry about the fact that she put her shield up so he couldn't feel her emotions. What he wasn't expecting at all was for the air to be knocked out of him as he was shoved against the wall and for the wall to completely crumble from her strength.

"Jasper, Major, Ares, and whoever else resides in this fucking body. Stay the fuck away from me because once I have the chance get out of this hell hole I'm taking it. And if you think I'm taking prisoners you have another thing coming."

In seconds she was gone and he could hear her welcoming Maria back. He didn't know how she did it but when Maria questioned how many people she ate, Bella said how many she ate and how many she changed. It was like she had been there the whole time.

Jasper's POV

I quickly made my appearance in Maria's tent before she could throw a fit about my absence. I stood quietly as she interrogated my mate. My mate, I liked the way that sounded.

I wanted to laugh watching Maria and Bella interact. She didn't give attitude but she gave off a vibe that asked, 'are you stupid, I know all the answers to these questions because I was there'. Every question Maria asked Bella had an answer for.

When Maria finally finished, Bella backed herself into a corner and stood there silently as Maria and I thought up attack areas. While going over a certain area, where we would set up newborns so we could sneak attack the enemy, I felt strong emotions of anger, resentment, and dishonesty.

I looked behind me and saw Bella staring intently at the map. I looked at her for a few more seconds when Maria turned around.

"Is there a problem Major?"

"No, but where are we placing her?"

"She will be right next to me. I also want you to start training her to be my personal guard."

We watched silently as she walked out and went to watch the training sessions. I was slightly shocked when I felt Bella next to me, not hearing her footsteps.

"You shouldn't put them here. You have a better chance eliminating the enemy if their surrounded. You don't want to herd them because that gives them enough room to move. If you come at them from all corners then they have nowhere to go."

"That could work. It'll be easier to pick and choose the ones we want if there is nowhere for them to run to."

"That's the point."

"Why didn't you mention this when she was here?"

"I didn't say anything because I'm not trying to please anyone while I'm here. I have to be her personal guard now; you really think I want her to have another reason to use me."

"I get what you're saying. Now come, we have to begin your training."

With that we walked out the tent. She easily slipped back into her mask and I followed suit. Weakness is not welcome on this camp.