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AN: Thanks for those few who reviewed. Sorry about the spacing in the last chapter. Thats how i write (in one long paragraph) and i just forgot to go back and break it up better. I only have 6 reviews so i'm guessing this isn't a very good story, but like i said, it's my first one so...give me some feedback if you have ideas on how i can do a better job. Thanks!

Chapter 12

(Edward's POV)

I could tell by the possessiveness of his thoughts that Felix had feelings for Bella, but also that he had resigned himself to the fact that she did not share his feelings. I truly hoped this was true. I wanted her brothers to like me, not resent me. I had managed to get them settled in to their rooms. Demetri and Alec were playing pool while Felix sat on the sofa channel surfing and I just watched him trying to distract myself. I was getting a little worried about Bella. If everything went according to Alice's vision, they should be back any minute. "Where are they?" Felix wondered, echoing my worry. "I'm sure they're fine." I said, yet I couldn't keep the worry out of my voice. "They are two of the most powerful vampires out there, of course they're fine. I'm more worried that they've killed each other." Alec chimed in. "Now that's a fight I wouldn't mind seeing." Felix mused smiling at me. I tried to return his smile but only managed a grimace. "It'll be fine Eddie! If anyone can handle Jane it's our Bella." He said. I had to smile then. His boyish enthusiasm reminded me of Emmett.

We were brought out of our revelry by the sound of their approach and I stood to meet them. Alec bounded up behind me. "Well it's about time." he began but cut off abruptly. "Jane what's wrong?" he blurted out. They others appeared behind me and I heard Felix gasp as he took in Jane's face. I didn't see what the big deal was. She looked really…happy. Jane glanced at her brothers; the smile still plastered to her face, but didn't answer as she moved to the couch and sat down. "She's fine guys." Bella answered for her. "We just had an interesting walk." she said smiling at me and I squeezed her hand. "Are you sure?" Felix asked. "She looks so…happy." he said, still staring at Jane like she had grown an extra head. Before Bella could answer Jane hopped up off the couch and enveloped Felix in a tight hug. Felix looked like he might faint from the shock of it. It took him a full ten seconds to wrap his arms around her tiny figure and return the hug. Jane's voice was brimming with emotion when she spoke, looking up at Felix. "Of course I'm happy brother. How could I not be?" Then she released him and hugged a shocked Alec and Demetri in turn before plopping back down on the couch again.

I heard Bella chuckle softly at her brothers and move to sit next to Jane. "What happened?" Felix asked sitting next to them both. "Any why does she smell like wet dog?" Alec added wrinkling his nose. Jane glanced at him, her thoughts confused. Bella looked at Jane, silently asking permission to tell the story. Jane nodded at her. "Well, first Jane and I had a really nice talk." At this Jane smiled at Bella, squeezing her hand. I saw a flash of the memory in Jane's mind; the two of them hugging in the forest while Jane sobbed. "Afterward we headed here to join you when Jane felt a pain in her chest. I didn't know what was happening to her. She started running in another direction saying that she felt a strong pull to go that way. I followed her and we met a friend of mine in a clearing a few miles west of here. His name is Seth Clearwater" she said glancing at me. My eyes widened in understanding. I had seen Alice's vision earlier but it had been unclear who the person they would meet had been. They were too blurry to identify. "Another vampire" Demetri asked? "No" Bella answered. "A human" Felix asked? Bella again looked at Jane who sighed and answered for herself. "Not exactly human, no." she said, smiling again as if she couldn't help herself, her mind flashing back to Seth's face. He's so much more than that, she thought. "What does that even mean Jane?" Alec asked. Jane looked to Bella and Bella smiled at her encouragingly. "He's a human sometimes." Jane said. "And sometimes..." she paused glancing nervously at their curious faces. "He's a wolf." she finished quietly.

(Seth's POV)

As soon as they were out of site I turned and ran back to Leah and Jake. I knelt next to Leah and touched my hand to her forehead. I felt the guilt rise in me. If I had only listened to Jake and stayed on the reservation they would never have gotten hurt. But no matter how guilty I felt for their pain I could not regret what had happened because it had led me to her. She was the most amazing creature I had ever seen and she was my entire world now. What was I going to do? What would the pack say? Leave it to me to imprint on a vampire.

I was brought back as I heard Jake moan and begin to stir. "Jake!" I yelled crawling to his side. "Are you okay man?" I asked. His eyes opened at the sound of my voice. "Seth, are you okay? What happened? Where's Leah?" he asked weakly. "I'm here." I heard my sister answer and returned to her side. She was trying to sit up but I forced her back to the ground. "Don't try to get up just yet; the guys are coming to get you." She relaxed. "Seth, I'm so glad you're safe." she said reaching up to cup my cheek. "Why do I feel like I've been hit by a bus?" Jake asked. "Oh God the vampire" Leah shouted and tried to get up again. "Settle down sis, they're gone. Everything is okay." I tried to reassure her.

Just then three wolves burst into the clearing. I felt the air shift as Brady and the others phased, dressed quickly and ran to us. Jake and Leah had managed to sit up before they reached us. "Are you guys okay? What happened?" Brady asked. "Let's just get them back to the rez and I'll explain everything." I answered quickly. Brady and Max phased and Quinn and I helped Leah and Jake climb onto their backs. It was slow going back to the rez so I didn't phase. I wasn't ready for them to read my thoughts just yet. By the time made it Jake and Leah were nearly recovered so we took them home and got them settled on the couch.

"Ok" Brady said. "Is someone going to tell us what's going on?" "It's kinda complicated guys, maybe you should all sit down." I started. They all sat down on the floor around the couch where Jake and Leah were sitting and looked up at me expectantly. Well, here goes nothing. "I went for a run this morning to clear my head. I guess I got lost in my thoughts and before I knew it I was well outside the reservation. I'm sorry Jake." I said looking at him. He nodded and I continued. "Well, when I realized where I was I made to turn back and felt this pain in my chest. I struggled for a few minutes but found that I could only keep going in the direction I had been headed without doubling over in pain so I just sat down and tried to think of what to do. I realize now that I probably should have just phased and howled for help but at the time I didn't want to drag everyone off the rez if I didn't have to. After about ten minutes I decided I would have to do just that but just as I was about to phase I smelled Bella and another vampire coming my way fast." There was a gasp from Brady at this. I glanced at his worried face as I continued. "I remembered what Jake said about keeping the secret from Bella's visitors so I didn't phase, hoping that they would just think I was human." Leah growled at this. "Seth, you could have been killed!" she spat. "Bella would never have let me get hurt." I said certainly. She didn't look pleased but let me resume my story. "Well a few seconds later a blond vampire came into the clearing closely followed by Bella. I thought she was going to attack me at first but then when she looked up at me I…" I trailed off, not sure how to describe the feelings I had when I looked into those crimson eyes.

"Oh God…Seth…tell me you didn't" Jake yelled, trying to get up off the couch. "Jake you know I can't help…" I started but he cut me off. "I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me when we got to the clearing but you really imprinted on a vampire! How is that even possible?" There were angry shouts and gasps all around. Jake started shaking but Leah placed a hand on his shoulder to calm him. "You of all people know that we have no control over the imprint. It's not his fault Jake." she said. He stopped shaking immediately and I saw him visibly relax at her touch. "I know. I know. I'm sorry Seth, but what are we supposed to do now?" he asked. "She's a human drinker!" Brady spoke up. "And apparently she has some major powers because I've never felt anything like what she threw at us back there." Jake finished. "She was just trying to protect me Jake. She didn't know you were my family and when Leah growled she thought you were going to attack me." I had to make them understand. "She felt the imprint too guys. I know she did." I finished looking at the faces of my family, asking for forgiveness, asking for understanding, asking for acceptance. Jake looked into my eyes, searching. I guess he found what he was looking for because he nodded and spoke. "It will be okay Seth. We will work it out somehow. I'll call Bella and talk to her." he said. I felt relief wash over me. Leah grabbed my hand and pulled me down beside her and wrapped her arms around my neck. I lost my grip for a moment and let my fears escape. "What if she can't handle it Leah, what I am. What if she can't love me? I can't live without her." I whispered into her hair as the tears started to fall. "Oh, baby brother, how everything will be ok, I promise. She will love you. How could she not?" I returned her hug and felt pats on the back from the others. And I believed her words, because the alternative was just too much to bear.

(Jane's POV)

"A Werewolf" Felix yelled! "No freaking way!" Alec hissed. "Jane you can't be serious!" Demetri chimed in. Well they weren't taking it as well as i had hoped but I guess it could have been worse. It's not every day your sister tells you she is in love with your mortal enemy. "Actually" Bella's Edward spoke after the rants had quieted. "They aren't werewolves" he said. "What?" Bella and I asked at the same time. "What do you mean they aren't werewolves?" Alec echoed. "Well, if you haven't noticed it's the middle of the day. Werewolves can only phase at a full moon. Also, have you ever know werewolves to travel in packs? No, they are usually alone." he said surely. "What could they be if not werewolves then?" Demetri asked. "From what I gather of their legends, they are shape shifters. The fact that the first shifter of their tribe chose a wolf is just coincidence; it could have just as easily been a mountain lion or a bear. They have passed the gene down for generations and it only surfaces when their tribe is threatened. I believe it could be any kind of a threat, not just vampires, but really, who else is there that could go up against giant wolves?" he finished. "I always wondered why they were different from the stories I had heard, but it makes sense." Bella said.

Could it be true? Was my Adonis really not a werewolf? It would make it easier for my family to accept yet at the same time I found that it didn't matter to me. I didn't care what he was as long as he was mine. I smiled to myself and then realize that my brothers were staring at me. "You really love him, don't you?" Alec spoke first. I looked into all of their questioning eyes before I spoke with absolute certainty. "Yes, with all my heart." I couldn't help but smile as I thought of my love. When I chanced a glance back up at them I was surprised to find that they were smiling also. "Well, I don't care if he turns into a doorknob. If he can make Jane Volturi smile like that, then he's alright by me!" Felix yelled as he picked me up and hugged me. I returned the hug with as much enthusiasm as I could. This was all so new to me. Alec, Demetri and Bella joined in on our hug and I felt so much joy at this family moment that I thought I would burst. As we broke apart Demetri smiled down at me. "You really have changed Jane. I never thought I would see it." he said. "Hey, I wasn't so bad before, was I?" I asked. "Yes!" they all said at once and then paused at my look of hurt. I saw fear flicker across their faces but I just smiled and started to laugh. They looked relieved and joined me in my laughter. "I know, I was awful and I'm really am sorry. I promise that things will be better from now on and I'll try and remember just how lucky I am to have such a great family." I said beaming at them.

Just then Bella's phone rang. "Jake!" she squealed. "I'm so glad you're ok! How's Leah? I was worried about you two!" she said quickly. "We're fine Bells, but your little blond friend really packs a punch." he returned. I looked at her, willing her to tell them how sorry I was. She must have understood. "She feels terrible about that Jake." she began. "We understand, Seth explained everything to us. Leah says to tell her she's sorry for frightening her." I smiled at this and shook my head at Bella. "That's okay Jake, you didn't know either." Bella answered. "Seth?" I whispered to Bella. "How is Seth?" she relayed. "He's good, about to bust a gut to get over there to see her though." he replied. This made me smile. He wanted to see me! "How are things now that the dog is out of the bag, so to speak?" he asked. "I think it's going to be ok. Turns out you're not real werewolves." she told him. "So we're imaginary?" he chuckled. "No." she said exasperated and then she explained Edward's theory. "So the pack should be safe." she finished. "Well, you learn something new every day." he said laughing. "Anyway Bells. Seth wants to come over and I wanted to make sure it's safe before I let him go but I don't know how much longer I can hold him here." he said. "He'll be fine. Plus, if anyone messes with him Jane will fry them alive." Bella said with a pointed look at me. I nodded seriously. "Ok Bells, he's on his way. Look out for him will you?" he asked. "Of course Jake, he will be perfectly safe." she answered. "Perfectly safe in a house full of vampires; only Seth." he chuckled. "Ha ha, Jake. I'll call you later. It looks like we'll be staying a while longer than I thought." she said. "That's great Bells. See you soon. Bye." he said. "Bye Jake" she hung up looking at me. "So, the boyfriend's coming over." Felix said with a mischievous smile. "Oh no, you guys will not give him a hard time." I said looking at my brothers smiling faces. "Oh, we'll be nice Janey" Alec said laughing at my horrified face. He glanced to Demetri as I swallowed hard. "This is gonna be so much fun." he said.

(Bella's POV)

"Alright guys, leave her alone." I told my brothers as I ushered them back into the living room. "Don't think we forgot about you little sister." Demetri said smiling at me. "Yeah, you still haven't explained how you know Eddie here." Felix added slapping Edward on the back a little harder than he needed to. "Don't think we haven't seen the light in your eyes as well." he said with a smile that did not touch his eyes. I looked at Edward and he just looked back expectantly, letting me decide what to tell them. "Edward and I go way back." I said smiling at him. I looked back at Felix. "It's a very long story so I'll just say that we re-connected and that we are both very happy about it. He is my mate and we love each other."

Their faces were a little shocked at my declaration. I wrapped an arm around Edward's waist. "So, will you be joining us in Volterra Edward?" Alec asked him. I flinched. This is not a question I was ready to answer yet. Edward spoke up giving me a reassuring squeeze. "I'll follow her anywhere she wants to go." he answered. I looked in his golden eyes and I knew he meant it. We were finally going to get our forever. I just wasn't sure where that would lead us. "We'll welcome to the family Edward." Jane said, smiling at us. "Anyone who can take the sadness out of our sister's eyes after all these years is welcome." she finished, smiling at me. Edward's face fell and I didn't have to be a mind reader to know he was thinking that he had put it there in the first place. I just leaned into him and after a moment he said, "Thank you all. I know I can't hope to ever deserve her but I will do everything in my power to make her happy." "See that you do." Demetri said, shifting into big brother mode, but he smiled at me. "This has certainly been an eventful trip already." he said. "I can't wait to see what happens next."