Chapter 21

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A/N: Thank you so much for the reviews, favorites, and story followings. I'm sorry it took so long to get this chapter up. I've got the next chapter and a half written in my notebook, but it's just getting it from there to my computer that I'm having problems with. I love the idea of Bella as a mix of Alice and Blade. Very cool.

A/N2: This chapter is short and somewhat of a filler. The next will be longer and posted either later today or tomorrow afternoon.

Peter's POV

I can't believe those stupid mutts made her feel like she couldn't show her face to them, they were the ones who scarred her so bad and they made her feel like it was her fault. My girl's the strongest person and they make her feel weak and worthless. I would have taken out the whole pack if I would have thought it would help, but I know she wouldn't want that. She's too pure of heart. She doesn't mind beating you up when you need it, but she wouldn't want to cause harm to innocent beings.

I suggested we waited awhile before going to the Cullen's. I held her off for a week, but she said she wanted to get it done. She needed closure and the sooner we got the spy equipment set up the better. I agreed to an extent, but her mental health and well-being comes first before closure or whatever.

I've gotten her to spend five nights this week. I was a little surprised that it was so easy to convince her, but I'm glad. We're getting closer than ever. She's no longer shying away from me and is even to initiate contact. She always snuggles into my side when we watch TV.

Bella now has a certain group of vampires that she trusts to get the job done and not let innocents be eaten while she's away. She told me their names and I told her the feelings my gift was letting them no about them. The state of Washington is in protective hands so we don't have to worry about that aspect while we're in New Hampshire.

We're taking a plane and then running because as much fun as we had going on the bike down to my house, she needs rest. Plus I already know she'd be too anxious to be able to really enjoy it. She's scared of how the Cullen's are gonna react to her scars and to being with me especially after the debacle with the pack since they knew the reason behind her condition and the Cullen's don't.

I'm buying out all of first class so we won't have any stupid people making her feel uncomfortable. Hopefully the flight attendants will be professional and not make her feel like she has to wear her helmet on the plane. Bella was thinking about wearing a ski-mask and a sunhat, but I was able to talk her out of that they'd probably think she was trying to hijack the plane. I'm pretty sure both along with her helmet are gonna end up being in her suitcase in any event.

Thankfully, I thought ahead and called the airline letting them know we'd need a flight attendant that would be sensitive and not make Bella feel uncomfortable. I said if I felt that they were making her feel uncomfortable or I heard any gossiping about her that I would sue that flight attendant personally along with the airline. They assured me I had nothing to worry about.

We finally board the plane and Bella is rigid in her seat. The trek through the airport was rather rough on her. People are so shallow. The flight attendant did the safety thing for us and then offered us complimentary drinks once we were in the air. He didn't look at Bella funny once. I can't say the same thing for me however. He kept looking at me like I was a piece of meat he wanted to devour. Bella thought it was hilarious so I gave shuddering in disgust a reprieve and just listened to her laugh. After awhile she fell asleep with her head on my shoulder.

The flight attendant came and sat down next to me. I was afraid he was gonna hit on me or proposition me. He seemed to notice and said, "Relax. I'm not gay. She just looked like she needed a good laugh and I've found girlfriends and wives think there's nothing funnier than their boyfriends or husbands being hit on by a gay man."

"Thanks for that. Thanks for not looking at her differently either." I said sincerely.

"Trust me, I know how she feels. My daughter has 3rd degree burns covering over seventy percent of her body including her face. It seems like my other two daughters and I are the only ones able to see how great she is. I'd never make anybody feel how they make my daughter feel on a regular basis. Do you want to see a picture of my girls?"

"I'd love to. They're beautiful." I said truthfully.

"When you're getting your return flight request Andrew for your flight attendant. They'll know who you're talking about because I'm the only flight attendant named Andrew.

"What are your girls names?" I asked. His face lit up at being able to talk about them.

He showed me the picture of his girls again pointing to each as he spoke, "This is Annie, she's the oldest at fifteen, she was named after my late wife's grandmother; this is Michelle, she's ten, and named after my late wife's mother; and this is Lily, she's six, and she was named after my great grandmother."

"I can tell you really love your daughters."

"They're my whole world especially since their mom died. Annie's trying to get me to date again arguing that Lily at least needs a mother figure. I agree, but I'm just not ready yet. I don't know that I ever will be." he sighed dragging his hand through his hair.

"Don't push yourself before you're ready. Maybe start a basic friendship with a few ladies. That way there's no pressure. Besides friends first is always a good idea. Maybe you should talk to Bella, my girlfriend, on our return flight. It's her story, but she lost her husband and children and it took us a long time of us being friends first before she was willing to try with me. I don't want to make either of you uncomfortable, but it's not something I can personally relate to. It couldn't hurt to ask though, right? I apologize if I'm interfering too much."

"No, I appreciate it and I might just take you up on that. We'll see. You should probably wake her up; we're gonna be landing soon. I'll go get her some water for when she wakes." he said and disappeared.

I was glad Bella was able to get a little sleep; also that the venom decided not to change anything right now because that would be hard to explain. I tilted her face towards me and kissed her forehead, eyelids, nose, and finally mouth. I whispered, "Time to get up, Beautiful. We're gonna land soon." She smiled up at me after finally opening up her eyes.

"I think I like being woken up like that. How long until we land?"

"I'll wake you up every morning like that if you want. It's about five to ten minutes until we land, Darlin'. Do you want to stop someplace and get some lunch before we head over to their place?" I asked her.

"That sounds like a good idea. Let's get some lunch and then check into a hotel with our stuff before we head over there."

"Sounds good, Darlin'. So are you gonna let me in on the plan or am I gonna be left in the dark until afterward?"

"First I want to test something out once we get to the hotel, then I'll tell you part of it at least because I'll need your help."

Andrew came back with a bottle of water for Bella. She thanked him and then we were left on our own once again. The plane landed with little turbulence, although that didn't stop Bella from squeezing my hand as hard as she could. I'm glad I'm a vampire that heals quickly because she actually broke three of my fingers.

When we stopped at the hotel she told me that she wanted to find out when we touched whether she lost her scent or I gained hers. We found we basically traded. Her scent faded until it was almost nonexistent while I smelled like I bathed in her scent. A fact that I was absolutely thrilled about. Then she brought out some scent neutralizer spray thing that hunters use to see if that would; you couldn't smell either one of us afterward. Next she told me her plan that she wanted to implement while all the Cullen's were out hunting, then we are headed to their school and work places. My mate is an absolute brilliant, diabolical mastermind.

Then once the Cullen's found all of their presents, courtesy of Bella, we'd show up saying I had one of my feelings. I asked for all the Cullen's phone numbers including the hidden ones they didn't tell each other about from Mr. Green, just in case.

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