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Chapter 11

Leah's POV

I drop Carlisle to the ground as I really don't want to be touching him as I watch Bella run after Tanya. I have honestly never seen Tanya so angry in all my time living with them. I'm guessing it's because Bella is her mate, and hearing from Bella herself what happened, triggered a primal anger inside of her.

I glance at Edward as he's moaning in pain. I roll my eyes. He is always so dramatic. Now he can go lie down peacefully with his mate. Although I'm not sure where his legs went after Tanya threw them away.

Carlisle runs towards the woods and I knew he is searching diligently for his legs while Esme goes into the house and upstairs with Edward's upper body. Oh, this is really too funny.

Some guy with curly hair to his shoulders steps forward while looking at Rosalie and Emmett in shock.

"Do I want to know what that was all about?" he asks.

Rosalie rolls her eyes as Emmett pats him on the back.

"That my friend, was a ticked off vampire protecting her mate" Emmett states.

"Oh well, that was quite entertaining. Mind telling me what Edward did to enrage her so?" he asks.

I step forward.

"Mind telling me who you are first? I can see that your friends with Rosalie and Emmett, but other than that, you pretty much just showed up out of nowhere" I ask.

"My name is Garrett, and it's a pleasure to meet you. I am a friend to Rosalie and Emmett here. They had asked for help protecting the young one they have all but claimed. I am all for helping them keep one of their dreams, so here I am!" he states with a broad smile.

I just nod as Kate takes a step towards him hesitantly. He raises his head and glances over at her and then suddenly freezes. Irina gasps beside me as Kate grins.

"You must be the lovely Kate, I've heard much about you and your gift. I must say, it's more of a pleasure to meet a beauty such as yourself" he purrs out.

Kate just rolls her eyes.

"You're going to have to try harder than that Garrett" she states while raising her brow at him.

"I look forward to it" he grins while pulling Kate into his chest.

I have no need to watch this lovely display as I turn and watch the Irish and Egyptian coven look around anxiously.

"I'm assuming you didn't actually hear the part about Bella and our families past with the Cullen's. Let me clue you in." I smirked.

They nod and enter the house as I glance at Rosalie, who has Parker in her arms, and Emmett who is making strange noises at Parker. I know she's one, but I also know she is growing at a rapid rate so she may be one, but she is on the level of an actual five year old, and a very smart one at that. Heck, her intellect is more than five year olds. Rosalie has a soft smile that I've never seen on her face before. She really does make a great mother. I'm thankful she was here so Parker had parents that cared for her.

She sets Parker down as she smiles down at her playing with her hair.

"I'm going to go start dinner for Parker. I know she has to be getting hungry and she actually does need human food along with blood. Let me know if you need anything or when Bella and Tanya returns" Rosalie states as she walks off holding Parkers hand.

Irina grabs onto my hand and pulls me into the house.

"Come, we have some more explaining to do. This shouldn't take long, then I want some time with you alone." Irina suggested.

I smile broadly as I follow her inside. That's one good thing to look forward to as she turns her head and winks at me.

Bella POV

I catch up with Tanya as we near a cabin in the middle of the woods. I had no idea this was here. She stops in front of the cabin and turns to me.

"My sisters and I built this here years ago. None of us actually liked staying with the Cullen's when we visited. I never knew Carlisle could be so callous, but Rosalie and I forged a close friendship, along with Alice and Jasper. Rosalie is a big part of why I even came here. That, and she finally has a part of her dream with Parker and I didn't want her to lose that. If I knew everything about your past Bella, I promise I wouldn't have come here. I wouldn't have made the decision where you would have to face some of your past demons" Tanya divulged.

I just nod as I walk up to her and grab both of her hands letting them settle in front of us. Her eyes are still a darker hue of gold but that makes her even more beautiful to me.

"I don't blame you Tanya; you were only looking out for the family you had gained here. It was time that I faced my past, and if I can bring justice to Charlie and Sue, then it's all worth it. All these people here thought Carlisle was a compassionate and just man, and he can't be if he can abandon a just turned eighteen year old into the woods after all her hopes and dreams were crushed" I say gently.

"Honestly, I am glad we are here. I like this side of Rosalie that I have met. We need to stay Tanya, and make sure Parker isn't harmed. Not for Edward or Sarah's sake, but for Rosalie and Parkers. I do not fear the Volturi, and I actually need to fill you in on my time away from here" I continue.

She nods and smiles at me while pulling me into an embrace. She pulls back slightly and pulls me in for a deep kiss. Our mouths meld together as we finally relax our body against the other. She pulls back and looks deep into my eyes.

"I have to be fortunate we did come here, it did lead me to meeting you earlier than I'm sure I would have. You were definitely dragging your heels at meeting our family Bella" she stated.

I grin abashedly and nod.

"I may have been putting off the family reunion, but we are here now. I met several covens; some that are here, but the main coven I met are not yet here. I need to tell you about my time with the Volturi Tanya. I won't hide it from you, and I'd rather you not be surprised when they arrive. I can shield your mind easily since you are my mate, and we will always remain close to the other, but Edward cannot find out. We must keep it between us. He will flee if he knows I actually have ties with them" I implore.

She nods but then places her finger against my lips.

"Not now thought darling. I know that is a discussion we need to have, but I'd rather not get riled up again so soon. Plus we have a week until they come, I'd rather enjoy our private time instead of discussing what is to come and I know you have some issues to settle with Alice" she responded.

"Well, I know something we can do that can do away with your tension and we can even get to know one another, or one another's body" I suggest with a wink.

"Charming Bella," she deadpans.

I just burst out laughing as she guides me into the cabin.

We cuddle on the couch for several hours, discussing our likes and dislikes along with more of her past and my past. We stayed away from subjects that could spoil our time together alone. I know that soon enough there will be a bigger confrontation when we return; no doubt Carlisle and Edward will find their voices again and insert their foot into their mouth.

I learn of Sasha, and her turning an immortal child and how Tanya and her sisters had to watch her be slain. I know she has anger towards the Volturi for that, but an immortal child could do a lot of damage, and I can't help but wonder how our conversation about the Volturi will go.

She also informs me of all the shenanigans Kate and Leah have gotten into which makes me laugh. I love black mail against my sister.

She pulls me into a soft kiss after I stop laughing about Kate and Leah.

"Bella," she starts, "I don't want to talk anymore" she said gently.

"Oh?" I jested.

"What would you rather be doing babe." I grin at her.

She grabs onto my hand and pulls me off the couch. She pecks my cheek as she grins cheekily at me. Tanya starts to walk backwards as she leads us into a homey bedroom. I have no need to look around the room as my entire focus is on my mate.

She stops in front of the large bed as her hand caresses down my back and rest on my backside. She slowly removes my clothing, and then her own.

I reach for her as I move my forehead against hers. Our lips found one another's again as I hear her whimper as we fall onto the bed. I pulled back and placed a kiss onto her toned stomach as I place light kisses all the way back to her lips. Our lips connect again, as heat matches heat.

We entwine our legs as we take in the other.

"Beautiful, you are entirely too beautiful Tanya. I find myself fortunate that I have you as my mate. Strong, loyal, and oh so beautiful" I murmur.

"You have yet to see yourself darling, for you are far more beautiful than I" she replies.

I smile softly as she rolls us over and stares down at me.

As I'm looking into her eyes, I realize that nothing else matters, and that everything I need is here with me now. Enthralled, I pull her closer to where our bodies meld to the other. There were no more thoughts, no more words that needed to be said. We were here, together, and we weren't going to take any more time for granted.