A/N Yay I finally managed to get this done, I have to admit it took a while and I'm still not a hundred percent happy with it but no matter how many times I re-wrote it this was the best I could do. The Italic section of this first part is Paul's dream and then its all back to normal. I hope you guys enjoy and I apologise for all the angst I have been handing out, I'm hoping it will get better soon. Normally I don't do this but I am going to add some musical influence I had for this chapter.

Stay- Sugarland

Broken Wings - Mr Mister

The Execution - The Other Boleyn Girl

I'd Come For You - Nickleback

Hero - Skillet

These songs really helped me push through a patch of writer's block, I had a lot of trouble trying to get through this chapter. Hopefully it will get better from here on out. Anyway thank you to all my readers and reviewers' You really keep me going with all you suggestions…so I leave you now with Chapter 13 Enjoy!

Chapter 13

Paul

The moment I fell asleep a sense of dread rushed through my entire body even with Bella's warm body tucked into mine; I just couldn't relax. Something was going to happen - but what?

Ever since she came home to me something was off and I couldn't shake the feeling she was lying to me about something, especially when she mentioned the Cullen's. When I looked in her eyes I saw something there as if she wanted to say something but couldn't get it out. I felt Bella turn in my arms her long curls tickling my nose, a smile curved my face at what we had just shared.

She was gone, nothing to tell me where she went "BELLA" I yelled running through the streets, there was no sign of her. I jumped in my car and tore off into Forks always looking out for her. I caught her scent through my rolled down window, it was times like this I was happy to have such defined senses. I pulled over to the side of the road to try and get an idea of where she was; focusing on the familiar smell, I followed it into a gathering of trees.

Walking though them I saw her standing in the middle of the leeches, they were welcoming her home to them, I felt my heart clench at the sight, very slowly and carefully I walked towards her my hand outstretched "Bella sweetheart, come here please"

"Leave Paul please" she begged, her back turned to me. Since reaching the clearing she hadn't turned to face me. I could see the leeches staring at me silently hostility blazing in their amber eyes.

"Turn round and tell me that Bella" I demanded.

I could see her sigh before she turned to face me, locking eyes with her my heart and soul split into two, her crimson orbs shining with sadness and regret "I had to Paul, this was the only way to save you" my knees gave out on me and I sank to the ground not able to take anything in, I felt a sharp pain radiate through my heart until blackness over came me…

The pain increased drawing me from my slumber with a loud roar, raising off the bed I turned my head to see Bella had gone…oh god no, was my dream telling me what was going to happen? I clutched my chest guessing I was feeling the imprint effect; she was in so much pain. Jumping out the bed I threw on my clothes and grabbed my mobile calling Sam to tell him to get all the guys and meet me at the house. I ran out the door stopping for a second to see if I could catch Bella's scent, it was there very faintly heading towards the beach. I knew the pack would let themselves in, with a sense of determination I took off like a bat out of hell and ran to the beach hoping I would be on time.

As I set foot on the warm sand I saw her instantly, a feeling of relief rushed through my body. I could still save her, as I drew nearer she looked broken, her tiny body racked with hysterical sobs. Stopping in front of her, I could tears that had been threatening to fall begin to roll down my cheeks at the sight in front of me. "Bella" I said softly, she looked up at me a wild look in her eyes. She looked terrified as I dropped to my knees and pulled her into my embrace "Please Bella, I'm begging you, don't do this. Don't ask how I know but I do"

She looked up at me confusion written across her expression "What are you talking about?" she whispered, her voice slightly raspy from her sobs.

"I know what you're going to do" I felt her body tense in my arms as she listened to my words. "I know you're going to the Cullen's, you're going to be with them for some reason" her sobs began to increase as she realized that I knew what was going on. I felt her bury her head into my chest as she wept, I pulled her as close as I could praying that she would stay. My voice began to break from the tears I had been shedding. "We need to talk but I am asking you to not go…please. Whatever is wrong we will protect you I promise"

I felt her body relax at my words as she pushed closer to me, both of us taking solace in each other's body heat. I couldn't lose her, I refused; especially to those bloodsuckers. I sat on the sand and rocked her gently until I felt her sobs subside. Pulling back from her I placed a finger under her chin and forced her to look at me "What's going on, Bella?"

"They told me I had to come with them or you would all die. Paul I can't be responsible for you or the pack's deaths. That's why I had to leave…I'm not worth it" her gaze met mine as we stared at one another.

Oh my poor sweet girl, how could she think she was not worth it? I leaned forward and softly pressed my lips to her, as I felt her respond I pulled back and looked down at her "How can you think you're not worth it? Of course you are and Bella I would happily lay my life down just to protect you. You are my soul mate and I will do whatever it takes to look after you" tears began to spill over her cheeks again as she listened to me "Come on, we need to go back to the house. The pack will be there waiting for us"

She threw a panicked look at me "The pack? Do they know?"

I shook my head "Not yet but you're going to have to tell us everything sweetheart and I mean everything" I got to my feet and grasped Bella's wrists pulling her up with me.

We began to walk across the sand when her legs buckled under her and she fell to the ground "What was I thinking? Oh my god…I'm so stupid" I heard her whisper as she stayed on her knees staring at the sand.

I kneeled in front of her again "It's going to be ok Bella. Everything is going to be ok now let me help you" she nodded at me as I pulled her to her feet once more. Wrapping an arm around her waist I began to lead her to the house. She leaned on me the whole way, her small hands gripping my waist as we walked. As we reached the front door I felt her falter, I knew she was scared of facing everyone. I raised a hand to her chin and made her look at me, I smiled at her softly "It will be fine, I am not going to let anyone say or do something to hurt you ok?" she nodded taking a deep breath before letting me lead in her inside.

As we reached the lounge I saw the whole pack had gathered as well as Emily, I felt Bella hide behind my back as we entered. I gripped her hand and looked at Sam who was watching us thoughtfully; he raised his gaze to meet mine, questions burning in his eyes. Taking a deep breath I spoke "We have a problem guys…a very big problem if you ask me"

"What you talking about Paul?" Jared asked curiously, his eyes taking in Bella hiding behind me.

I pulled her in front of me, her body unwilling to face everyone. I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her back into my chest, an unspoken gesture that I wouldn't be going anywhere. Kissing the top of her head I spoke to the room "The Cullen's tried to convince Bella to leave, I caught her before she go to them" I stopped briefly taking in the reactions of the room, everyone was in shock apart from Sam? Why didn't he look surprised? He looked more resigned as if he had known this was going to happen. "Sam?" I asked.

He looked up at me before staring at Bella "You were supposed to tell me"

A growl erupted in my chest, had he known about this? I opened my mouth to speak when I felt a calming hand on my chest "Please don't Paul. Sam has done nothing wrong ok. Now how about we all sit down and I will tell you what's been going on" I relaxed but threw a glare at Sam. Me and him were going to be having words about keeping secrets from me regarding my imprint!

Everyone nodded and took seats apart from Jake who was standing staring at Bella a look of disbelief on his face "Bella, tell me you weren't going back to them. What the hell?"

Leaving my arms she walked towards him and drew him into a hug "Please listen to what I have to say Jake. That's all I'm asking, just sit down" she grabbed his hand and pulled down to the floor next to her. I walked over and sat next to her grabbing her hand. I didn't want her to leave my side for too long in case she disappeared. I rubbed soothing circles on the back of her soft skin, flashing me a grateful smile she began to speak "Ever since the Cullen's have came back to town they have been trying to contact me. Alice made a few idle threats, I spoke to Sam who agreed to come see them with me to try and get them to back off but today when I was out with Angela some of them approached us and I just lost it. I went to see them alone in the hope they would leave if they saw how happy I was. It was all in vain though; they wanted me to come back to them…to become one of them. If I don't then I am going to die" her eyes lowered to her lap as she spoke.

Growls erupted from each member of the pack, murder on the mind; I could see it in their eyes when Embry spoke up "What you do mean you're going to die Bella? None of us would let that happen"

"Victoria has gone to the Volturi and as a human I shouldn't know about their existence. It comes down to the Cullen's turning me or dying at the hands of these monsters. They will kill everything in their path to reach me" I saw a look of panic cross her face as she jumped to her feet. Her face devoid of any colour as she looked at each and every one of us "Oh god. Alice and Rosalie are right; they will come after you, for trying to protect me. These are strong vampires, the Cullen's will be lucky to survive, how will you? I can't be responsible for any of you dying. It would kill me; you need to let me go…please"

She began to move towards the door, I jumped to my feet to grab her but Emily beat me to it, standing in front of Bella she raised her hand and slapped her across the face. "Snap out of it Bella" she snarled.

I stopped dead my mouth falling open; Emily had just hit my imprint. Bella's eyes widened as her hand flew to her cheek "Emily?" she asked quietly.

Sam moved forward and pulled his imprint away from mine throwing an apologetic look at me. I was still stunned, so much so that I had no idea what to say when Emily spoke "I'm sorry Bella, you were freaking out and I thought it would snap you out of it. I am sorry if I hurt you and I'm sorry for hitting your imprint Paul"

Bella smiled slightly and walked towards Emily, I could see Sam holding his breath unsure of what was going to happen when Bella drew her into an embrace "Thank you. It did bring me back" She turned to face the rest of us, my eyes locking with hers…a look of pain and embarrassment passing between us. She looked unsure as she crossed the room and wrapped her arms around me "I am so sorry Paul, I didn't mean to hurt you. Can you ever forgive me?" she buried her head in my chest inhaling my scent.

Taking a deep breath I spoke softly "I know Bella, I do forgive you" but can I trust you? I asked myself silently. Could I trust her not to run away and sacrifice herself for us?

I heard a thump behind me causing me to pull away and see what was going, Jake had gotten to his feet and hit the wall breaking some of the plaster. His eyes were blazing with fury which was being directed straight at Bella. I moved her behind me slightly taking up a protective stance. He locked eyes with mine both of us staring when his shoulders slumped downwards "Why would you do this Bells? WHY?" he shouted.

Bella moved from behind my back laying her hand on my forearm "Its fine, I need to face him please" I could hear the pleading tone in her voice, I moved away from her not once removing my eyes from Jake in case he did something. She walked over to him stopping in front of his chest and laid her hand on his chest. "I had to do something Jake. Do you think that I could live the knowledge I had been the cause of your death. You're my best friend, I love you and I can't let anything hurt you"

I saw a tear escape down Jakes cheek as he spoke "But I saw what they did to you Bells. The night I found you, you were so broken. Fuck I thought you were dead, they just left you without a second thought, I don't care what the reason was. If they really did care wouldn't they have taken you as well? God Bells you need to face facts, we love you and will protect you with every fibre of our being, no matter what you say or do we will fight for you. They say you have to go them, bull shit we are just as strong and fast as they are. Bells its them trying to manipulate you again, fuck Cullen and the small one were good at that, they always had you bowing down to what they wanted to do" I felt a sense of pride rush through my body directed towards Jake and his words, he was echoing the feelings of everyone in the room, it was time Bella realized how loved she was.

"It's true baby, each one of us will fight for you…especially me" I whispered towards her.

Her shoulders slumped as silent sobs racked her body and she threw her arms around Jake "How could I have fallen for this? All day I have been thinking of things to do, I just didn't want any of you to get hurt. Please help me…please!" she pulled away from Jake and faced me tears rolling down her cheeks "I don't want to leave you and I don't want to be one of them" she raced across the room and threw herself into my arms pressing her lips to mine. I grabbed her hips and pulled her close to me; she jumped up wrapping her legs around my waist as I lost myself in her kiss.

I heard an amused cough causing us to pull away from one another, red flushes crossing both our faces as we forgot about our audience. We looked at Sam who was smirked at us before speaking "We will help you Bella, you're not going back to them. We will not allow them to come near you."

The beautiful woman in my arms nodded smiling softly "Thank you Sam. I really appreciate it and I am sorry for anything your now involved in"

He grinned at her "Swan your family now…We all look out for one another" she returned his grin as everyone descended on us gathering us in a group hug.

We stood for a few minutes when Bella's phone began to ring, everyone moved away as she pulled it from her pocket, her smile disappearing as she looked at the caller id "Its Alice" she whispered.

Fuck this, I was sick of these bloodsuckers, it was time for action. Holding my hand out towards her I said "Give me the phone Bella" she handed it to me, her hand shaking slightly.

Flipping it open I heard a light female voice shout down the phone in a panic "Where are you Bella? We are waiting for you"

A smirk crept across my lips; this was going to be fun…time to put the bloodsuckers in their place.

A/N So what do you think Paul is going to say? Who is looking forward to seeing Paul flip with the Cullen's? And do you think Paul maybe having words with Sam over keeping secrets?