This chapter is going to be a bit short…I need to get the Cullen's plus Seth and the 3 wolves to Jacob. I have the next chapter written and am almost through with the one after that. I will get it posted ASAP. Still haven't had a beta, so forgive my mistakes. If you see something, send me a message and I will fix it.

Hope you enjoy!

"We may not have much time, so let's focus on a game plan. I will memorize the pathways when I go…wherever I go…each of you need to do the same. If we are going to escape, we need some idea of how this place is laid out. Try to look in doors and windows…see if you can locate a way to get out." I looked at my three pack mates and hated that I did not know how to save and protect them. "Leah, if I don't come back –"

Leah was shaking her head. "No! Jake-"

"Leah, I don't want to die and I am going to fight my hardest to get back. But it would be foolish to pretend that whatever Aro has planned for me is not dangerous. If I don't make it…you are my beta…I have always trusted you in that role because I know that you are more than capable of leading the pack. Get out of here and get the Cullens back to Forks." I watched as Leah squared her shoulders and stood up straighter. "I will be back, though. So don't get any business cards printed that say, "Leah Clearwater – Alpha".

"I already have them printed. They are sitting on my dresser at home." Leah smirked. Embry and Sam both smiled and rolled their eyes.

All to soon, the heavy door opened and Aro poked his head in the doorway. "It's time."

I followed Aro out of my cell and began memorizing the different chambers leading from the hallway. We had almost reached the end when I stopped abruptly. I smelled human…many humans. Aro hadn't noticed that I had stopped following him so I quietly walked to the chamber door where the humans were.

A small window in the door allowed me to see a large room that was packed with humans. They were in small groups, some chatting amicably, some animatedly, around the room. Butlers (all vampires, of course) served glasses filled with what looked like champagne. There was no sense of fear in the humans at all…maybe it was because of the champagne. A cold sense of foreboding engulfed me. These people had no idea of what was about to happen to them. I reached for the doorknob and twisted it quietly, surprised that the door was unlocked.

Before I had a chance to enter the room or even yell a warning, I was pinned against the wall of the hallway in a chokehold. It was a vampire, but not Aro. I glanced down the hallway when I heard the infuriating chuckle the bloodsucker made. I realized that the hallway was lined with vampires. How had I missed that?

"Didn't know you were surrounded by vampires? That little trick will be of great usefulness in the near future. Now come, we have lots to do. I would hate to send the she-dog in your place. I don't think she would be able to escape the…uhm…"advances" of all those assembled.

My chest rumbled with a low growl as the leeches pinning me to the wall let go. I resigned myself to follow Aro. We passed more doors, more hallways…this place was enormous. Finally we came to the end of our hallway. A large door was locked (with three different locks) and was surrounded by a locked gate of bars. In front of that gate were wooden beams. The hairs on the back of my neck were prickling. What did Aro have in store for me?

"Ahh! I smell a scared dog. The brave alpha finally experiences fear! I am delighted I am the one that has brought you to such a weak state."

"I do not fear you, so don't flatter yourself. I am only concerned with what you have hidden behind this door." I looked at the iron bars and touched the lock. "Whatever is behind the door is obviously the source of your own fear. Tell me, Aro. What do you fear?"

"You will soon find out, dog. Just remember, if you fail, we send in the she-dog. I would imagine her death would be quite slow…these creatures haven't seen a female in a very long time." With that, Aro opened the door and pushed me out.

I was outside the vampire citadel, sunlight so bright my vision was temporarily interrupted. I heard the locks turning, the gate closing and I am quite sure that the beams were put back, though I didn't know that for certain…there were too many loud growling noises. My vision cleared and I looked around me, trying to find the source of the growling. A figure lunged at me. I jumped clear, landing on all four feet. This was bad.

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