I don't own Twilight because if I did it would be SUPER gay, but that's what makes fanfiction amazing. So I'm back kinda. I realize the note from my beta was kind of vague regarding what happened to me and if y'all want to know feel free to PM me, but she didn't feel comfortable telling everybody since I was out of commission. Don't get me wrong. I'm not 100% and unfortunately I won't be for a while if ever, but dammit I'm not gonna let that stop me. Now on with the story!
Rosalie's P.O.V.
I still don't think this was a good idea, but it's what Bella wanted and I'm so gone I'll agree to damn near anything to make her happy. As we walk closer to the border between our territory and the mutts I can't help but get a bad feeling. Right now we seem to be gaining enemies with Edward still M.I.A and then Jacob trying to attack us the last time we tried this I really don't know how this is going to turn out.
"Rose, are you okay?" Bella asks softly as we continue to walk behind my family towards the meeting. I feel her squeeze my hand gently making me smile.
"I'm fine I'm just worried that those dogs are gonna try something again." I say softly as I pull her closer and wrap my arm around her waist.
"Don't worry I'll be there to protect you from the big bad werewolves." Bella says with a cheeky smile that just makes me roll my eyes. I can see that she's trying to make me feel better, but I know she's nervous too.
"What about me Bella? Will you protect me from the big bad werewolves?" Emmett says with a dramatic tone that is way too feminine for how big he is.
"I highly doubt you need my protection Emmett." Bella says with an eye roll. I can't help but smile at the two of them. I'm really glad that they're getting along so well.
"As much as I hate to interrupt the two of you our guests have arrived." Carlisle says with a faint smile.
I feel Bella snuggle into my side more as Sam and a few other wolves walk into the clearing. "Sam it's good to see you again. I see you've brought a few others with you as well." Carlisle says trying to be diplomatic as usual.
"Yes, this is Seth and Leah two of our newest members and the least likely to start a fight. Jacob of course wanted to come again, but Bella really did a number on his leg not that he didn't deserve it for how he acted." Sam adds at the last second as he sees me sending him a death glaring for bringing it up. Bella still feels bad for hurting him, but she knows it was necessary at the time.
"Yes, we are sorry that things didn't go that well during our last meeting, but hopefully things go better this time around." I take that as my cue to move Bella closer so she can ask her questions.
I see Bella look at me with uncertainty before she looks at the wolves again. "Well I mean I'm not really sure what to ask honestly. Until a few days ago I didn't even know there were other shifters out there besides me." Bella says softly as she fidgets with her fingers as she looks at the ground.
"Yes well you're lucky that you got to live your life in ignorance for so long. We were raised always hearing tribal stories about the great Quileute tribe wolves." I growl ignoring the disdain I here in Sam's tone.
"I don't quite see how living most of my life feeling alienated and alone is lucky. At least you had somebody there to explain what happened to you the first time you shifted. All I had were looks of disgust and hatred." I wrap both of my arms around Bella's waist pulling her closer to my chest.
"It's okay my love. You'll never have to worry about feeling alone ever again as long as I'm alive." I feel her relax slightly into me.
"You're right. I apologize for my hostility it's just that you're standing there cuddled up to our sworn enemies as though it doesn't bother you." I feel Bella go rigid once again which prompts me to pull her closer.
"Since the moment I met Rosalie I've never felt like she was my enemy or like she was going to hurt me. If anything she's the only person, vampire and otherwise, that has made me feel safe for the first time in years." I smile as I feel Bella rest her hand on my arm that's around her stomach.
"Have you imprinted on Rosalie?" I feel her shoulders shrug and she looks back at me unsure of what to say.
"She doesn't know what that means Sam. When she said she knew nothing about shifters she meant it. I was going to explain, but I felt like it would be better if another shifter did." I say as I stare Sam down hoping he gets the message that I'm not in the mood for his attitude today.
He scoffs softly as he crosses his arms in front of his chest. "Imprinting is a shifters equivalent to finding your soulmate. All it takes it one look and you instantly know. That person will become your universe whether it be in a romantic sense or simply friendship." I hear Bella hum softly as she runs her fingers along my arm gently.
"If what you say is true then that would mean that Rosalie is my imprint." I can hear the smile in Bella's voice as she says that.
"Wait! You imprinting on a vampire? Are you serious right now?" Sam growls as I watch him flex his muscles almost like a warning.
When he does that I quickly move Bella behind me and growl myself. I'll be damned if he thinks he can talk to my mate in that tone. I hear Jasper and Alice back me up with matching growls and hisses, but we're quickly silenced when we hear the wolf that Sam called Seth whimper softly.
We all turn to look at him and Emmett locked in an in an intense gaze. Sam releases another growl threatening growl. "Are you fucking kidding me right now?!" He yells gaining Seth and Emmett's attention.
"I'm sorry, but what is happening? What has upset you Sam?" Carlisle is trying to gain control of the situation like he usually does. Sometimes it can be rather annoying.
"Well if Sam's definition of imprinting is correct then I think it's safe to say that Seth just imprinted on Emmett." Bella says from her spot behind me.
That gains a surprised gasp from the rest of the family as they look at Bella like she had suddenly grown a second head. "Unfortunately Bella is correct." Sam says bitterly.
"So clearly I'm not the only shifter trying to cuddle up to the enemy." I have to clench my muscles to stop from laughing at the shot Bella just took at Sam. Though he deserved it for his unnecessary attitude from earlier.
"Is there anything you actually want to know? I'd rather not be here any longer these bloodsuckers are making my nose burn." Out of the corner of my eye I see Seth and Emmett slowly starting to move towards each other like a moth to a flame.
"Why did Jacob attack Rosalie during our last meeting? He made it sound like he knows me, but I have no memories of him." I watch as Sam begins to rub the back of his neck as though he's uncomfortable.
"From what I understand he knows you from when you were kids, but I don't know much else besides that. You will have to speak to him if you wish to know more." Sam says with a huff as he turns to look at Seth and Emmett having a staring contest.
"Well thank you for coming Sam we truly appreciate it." Carlisle says trying to break some of the awkward silence that has seemed to settle in our little gathering as we all watched waiting for Seth or Emmett to finally do something.
"I only came because I never would have heard the end of it from Jacob if I didn't. Even if Bella has chosen to ally herself with a bunch of bloodsuckers Jacob still cares about her, and wants to help as much as possible." I watch as Sam looks Bella up and down which makes me pull her closer and growl. I don't like the way he's looking at my mate.
Clearly Bella can sense my displeasure as she turns slightly angling herself into my side more. I smile as Sam looks me in the eyes after seeing Bella's adjustment. He quickly looks away and back to Emmett and Seth.
"If there's nothing else we'll be leaving now." Sam says as he and Leah start walking back towards the reservation. That seems to finally break the spell that has kept Emmett and Seth looked in an intense stare down.
The second Seth looks away I watch Emmett take off into the woods faster than I ever seen him run. I feel bad when Seth releases a pain filled whimper when he sees that Emmett has left.
"Seth let's go." Sam orders as he starts walking away clearly not interested in the fact that Seth is in pain. I feel Bella shift uncomfortably in my arms as she looks between Seth and Sam.
"Hey Seth," Bella says softly easily getting his attention. "I know you're upset that Emmett ran, but how about you give us until tomorrow around this time to talk to him. I'm sure he's just confused right now, but it'll be okay." Almost like an actual dog Seth's tail begins to wag in excitement. He releases a soft bark almost like a thank you before he runs off after Sam and Leah who are waiting near the edge of the trees for him.
When I think they're far enough away I rest my head on Bella's shoulder. "How are you so sure we can get Emmett to talk to him?" I ask not really sure how Emmett will feel about being mated to a La Push wolf.
"I'm not but if Sam is right about imprinting then I know Seth felt like his world was falling apart the moment Emmett ran. He never would have left if he didn't at least have some glimmer of hope to look forward too. Besides I have faith in your powers of persuasion." Bella says with a soft smile.
I remove my head from her shoulder and study her for a moment. As I look into her eyes I can still see that she's scared. Of what? I'm not sure, but I can also see that she is trying to not allow it to affect her too much. The fact that she's even standing here is testament to how much she's trying to fight through her constant fear of everything.
The bastards who hurt her are still out there and yet she's worried about a wolf she just met being rejected by his imprint. I feel my eyes darken as I just stand here and look at Bella. She's such a caring and gentle creature and I desire to kill every single person who ever had the audacity to hurt her in the most painful way I possibly can.
Hearing Bella whimper softly pulls me out of my dark thoughts. I feel her trying to pull away from me which makes me wrap my arms around her tighter. "I'm sorry," I whisper in her ear softly. I don't fail to notice that we're the only ones standing here now. I already know where her mind is headed the second she saw my eyes blacken. "I'm not upset…...well that's not true I am, but I'm not upset with you." I gently kiss her cheek to prove my point.
"Then why are you upset." She whispers out softly trying to fight against the urge to pull away from me again.
"Sometimes I allow my mind to wander to the assholes that had the gall to ever lay a finger on you and it makes me so angry. You are such a caring and beautiful person and I just don't understand. I'm sorry I worried you my love." I watch her nod slowly more to herself than to me.
I realize we have a long way to go before she'll finally believe that I would die before I ever hurt her. Imprint or not it doesn't instantly change the years of constant abuse she had to endure from other vampires. I'll just have to do my best to make sure that she knows that I love her with all my heart and soul.
So I realize this one is kind of a short chapter, but now that I have most of the ground work laid out we're going to be getting to the good stuff. Just give me a little while to really get back into writing once my semesters over in about 2ish weeks and I graduate. I'll be free this summer for the first time in 4 years to write and relax. Are y'all as excited as I am?