Kim had texted me to meet her in the art room before we went to get lunch. Once class was finished I packed all my books into my bag, put it over my shoulder and walked out. When I got to the art room I saw that Jared had beaten me there. I couldn't help but laugh at Kim's slightly annoyed/ amused face. I was glad for the mood change because my back was still aching.

"This is incredible, babe!" Jared said his face showing no signs of dishonesty. Kim rolled her eyes.

"You said that about every painting in this room! Jared, I need actual help." Kim said and pulled out her phone. " Where's Diem?"

"Right here." I smiled still holding in some of my laughter. Kim and Jared were so cute it made me giggle. I don't even think it was the imprint that made him show so much support to Kim. Jared was naturally an amazing person that always saw the best in everyone. There wasn't a time I saw him be or heard him say anything bad about anyone.

"Thank GOD! Jared has literally been no help." She grabbed my left arm and brought me closer to 9 paintings side by side help up by a canvas stand. "So what do you think?" She was wearing a smock that was mostly covered in yellow, blue and grey paint which happened to match the theme of most paintings.

"I like them." I looked at all with a critical eye and could picture Kim in action making these masterpieces. " But what theme are you going for for the art show?" I put my bag down on a table and looked at the paintings from different angles.

"I wanted the theme to be Quiet Paradise." At this point Jared just sat at one of the long tables just watching the two of us.

"Ok, I get these one fitting with that, but this one seems a little out of place." I said pointing to each painting I was talking about. " Maybe try using more colors in this one so it shows a different variation of a paradise to different people." Kim nodded at my words.

"I feel like these ones, " she pointed to two paintings. " Kinda throw the whole show off. They seem like wild cards compared to these ones." She said then pointed to three different paintings. At this point my back was on fire. Hot, uncomfortable lava beaming down my spine. I shifted my foot so I was standing straighter and moved my hands to frame my back.

"Those are my favorites. Having random pieces that slightly connect but change the direction is perfect. These will make the audiences eyes sparkle." Kim took a step back taking in what I said and thought about it.

"I see what you're talking about." She said nodding. "Ok. Let's get outta here I'm starving-" as soon as she said starving Jared immediately jumped up, gathered our things and rushed us out the door. As soon as we started walking towards the cafeteria a bullet of pain shot up my back. My body wasn't able to take these bursts of sensation anymore and I crumbled to the floor. The sounds around me were anxious and scared but my ears were ringing from the pain until I decided to just close my eyes to escape.

-DP-

I awoke to random beeping and bland white walls. Groaning I knew instantly where I was. I slowly tried moving my body into a sitting position and was relieved when there wasn't any pain. I sighed with relief and laid my head back on the soft pale blue pillow.

"Why didn't you tell me you were having back pain, Lily?" My eyes shot open immediately and I saw the pain and anger in Paul's eyes.

"I didn't want anyone to worry. I thought I could handle it on my own." I said quietly.

"Diem, you have friends and a family that loves you so much. You don't have to handle this on your own." My father said entering the room with a coffee cup in his right hand. He set his coffee on the night stand and sat at the end of my bed. Our eyes met and we instantaneously reached for one another.

"I'm sorry Daddy," I kissed his cheek. I looked at Paul and mouthed my apology.

We stayed like that for a few moments just enjoying the warmth the other brought. I loved my father dearly. Even though my mom was a one of a kind woman, and I loved her tons. I always considered myself a daddy's girl. My dad was the only one who was able to get me to sleep after I had nightmares, he was someone that understood my emotions even before I could sort them out. He was the best father in the world.

"Ah, nice to see you awake, Diem." We turned to the voice and was rewarded with seeing Dr. Carlisle Cullen's inhumanly beautiful face. Once he entered the room I saw Paul's body from my peripheral start to shake. What the f-? Why would he start to shake once Dr. Cullen walked in? I tried to think back to what Paul and the rest of the pack told me about vampires and wolves. What had they said?

(FLASHBACK)

"So how does a wolf know when a vampire is near?" I asked.

"Well, vampires have a distinct scent. They smell disgustingly sweet. It makes us feel sick." Sam said. His nostrils flaring, almost as if he smelt them right now.

"How come humans don't have that reaction to them?" Kim asked wrapped in Jared arms.

"Humans have less vivid senses. Humans are insanely attracted to everything about a vampire. That's why most of the time their prey doesn't even run right away." Jared spoke disgusted.

"So, what should Kim and I look for?" I asked beside Paul. I felt his body stiffen.

"You will NEVER be alone to worry about that." He said, instantly putting his arm around my waste and squeezing me closer to him. I rolled my eyes.

"You can't always be around. You have a life outside of me." I said flicking his nose.

"Doesn't matter. The pack protects all imprints and all times. You will never be unprotected." He said with his eyebrows scrunched together. His determined look.

"Yes, master." I said looking at Kim and crossing my eyes. She laughed.

"So, what else happens when you're close to a vampire?" She asked.

"If we're not already in our wolf form our bodies start shaking. Which means if that ever happens you and Diem should instantly move away because 9/10 times we're going to phase." Sam said.

(END OF FLASHBACK)

Dr. Cullen must have noticed the shaking too, because he paused at the door.

"Can I have a moment to talk to the Lilac family?" He spoke, his voice too smooth. I looked at Paul with a stern face. He looked at me and nodded before his vibrating body left the room.

"What is it, Dr. Cullen?" My father said. We pulled away to look at the doctor.

" Well, the cancer is starting to grow, but I still don't understand how you're getting symptoms so early on. Diem will most likely experience more symptoms such as; Constipation, swelling of the abdomen, fatigue, difficulty breathing, and more. I'll have a nurse give you a pamphlet explaining the rest. But I'd look into treatments to start effective immediately. " my body stilled. Things were going to get way worse and I had already passed out from the mere beginning of symptoms? Damn.

"Th-thank you." I said, my voice shaky. He nodded his head and with sad eyes he left the room.

"It's okay honey. We'll get through this together." My father said moving closer on the bed to rub my back like he did when I was little. Except this time, it did little to ease my discomfort and dread.

The door slammed open and we jumped to see Paul. The tears in my eyes that I didn't know were there instantly fell when I saw his wild eyes staring at me with pure love and concern. If things did turn out badly how would my Paul handle this?

He wouldn't.

After I found out I was Paul's imprint I looked into old history books my mom kept at our house and did my research. If an imprint died the wolf would too. Not only did I have to survive for my family and new friends, I had to survive for the love of my life. I couldn't just be content with knowing I did the best I could and pray that one day (if I did pass) that Paul would move on and find someone else to love. I'd kill him. My heart clenched so tight in my chest I swear I stopped breathing. When it extracted again I burst into tears. I had so much to fight for, so much to live for.

As Paul gathered me into his arms, and I wrapped my arms around his neck. I squeezed him. Never ever would I allow this awful disease to rid me of what I was meant to do. Paul and I were meant for each other and we were meant to live. We may have many rocky roads ahead, and we may have a vicious monster ahead.

But luckily, we had an army to fight with us in this war.

A/N: SO SO SO SO SORRY about the extreme hiatus! But I made this chapter long. Hope you like it! Xx

PS. Review please!