And because you all are such peaches!
This is rated T for language and minor adult content.
I don't own anything Twilight. SM owns it all, I'm just messing around! I hope you enjoy it.
I locked eyes with my angry mate, keeping a tight hold on my mom's hand. Her growls never ceased and I knew I had to fix this. I pleaded with Troy with my eyes for understanding before looking at the door and back to him. It was that moment I noticed he wasn't just angry, he was hurt. I had hurt him with my words and now my quiet gesture. Knowing I needed to get my mom out of the house and away from Troy, I mouthed to my mate, "Please wait." I flashed my eyes to the door again and he turned around, striding back outside. My shoulders slumped in relief and I looked at my mother. Her black eyes seemed to have trouble peeling themselves from my front door and back to me.
"Mom, we have to go. I need to get you out of here. I love you but I cannot have you hurting my mate." I spoke quietly and concisely so that I would hopefully reach her anger. Demon God appeared through my back door with his little Alice and they walked with purpose across my kitchen floor. I stood, keeping my grip on my mother's hand. She stood fluidly though stiffly. I could practically feel her anger.
"You said he was cheating on you. I will kill him." Renee spoke through clenched teeth and tight lips.
Alice stepped to my mom's side and placed a small hand onto her arm, not in restraint but in the same sort of comfort she had been giving me only moments before. I shook my head. "No, Mom. I said I was being paranoid and that I thought he might be cheating on me. I was only telling you what was stressing me out. I'm sorry."
Renee's face showed her shock as she stared at me. "Why in the hell are you sorry!?"
"You're too new to have a stressful conversation, Mom. I shouldn't have said what I said. Obviously it was a mistake since he overheard and now I need to speak with him." I lowered my voice though it made no difference as they heard me anyway, and muttered, "I wasn't ready to talk to him yet."
Jasper stepped in front of me and placed a cool hand on my shoulder. "Why didn't you want to talk to him yet?"
I sighed. "He's got so much going on. He doesn't need my crazy paranoia as well." I shook my head at myself.
Jasper smiled a knowing smile then shook his head. "Just talk to him, vixen. Everything will be okay." The taunting way he said the nickname Troy gave me and his knowing smile had me thinking he knew why I was stressing. The hurt and anger in Troy's gaze when he heard my words to my mother tells me he most definitely is not cheating on me. I feel like a colossal ass. Jasper chuckled at my emotions and possibly the pale, distraught look on my face. "Don't be so hard on yourself, little one."
Mom gave me a hug now that her own emotions were in check and the three demons quickly left my house. I flopped down onto the couch with a loud sigh and closed my eyes. I groaned loudly.
"I am so sorry, Troy. Please come in!" I wasn't even sure if he was around the house anymore so I stood again and grabbed my cell phone off the counter. Typing out a quick message, I cyber begged my mate to come back to me. The phone chimed from out on the front porch so I went to investigate and beg forgiveness. Unfortunately, only the phone was on the porch with a folded piece of paper sitting underneath it. Slowly, scared out of my mind, I lifted the paper and opened it.
Nidawi, come find me. We need to talk.
Well, shit.
I went back inside and shut the back door before stripping down to nothing and easily shifting into my red fur. I stretched my legs and clawed at the floor as I stretched my toes. I trotted out the front door and pulled it closed with my front paw. It wasn't locked, but it would have to do. My heart was fluttering in my foxy chest as I sniffed the air and caught Pahoja's scent. It looped around my house and into the forest, straight into Loess. I followed blindly, dodging the thick ferns and fallen trees, letting my mind ponder what was going on. No matter what happened he was my male alpha and we were part of a pack. I shook the negative thoughts from my head as I kept on toward where Pahoja would be waiting for me. I realized, quite belatedly that I was heading for the stream and picked up my reluctant pace. I was both anxious and excited. I wanted to apologize and make it up to him. I hated any type of arguing with my mate, it always left me feeling hollow. My cone shaped ears picked up the sounds of music as well as the bubbling of the stream that was ahead. I cocked my head as I kept trotting. My keen eyesight caught the glow of hundreds of twinkling lights but I heard no generator. I wondered how they were powered. As I emerged from the ferns and bushes to the stream, a strange strangled noise escaped my muzzle before I started snickering. The sound was high pitched and quick in this form but I couldn't stop.
Pahoja sat prettily on the fallen hollowed log I had first met him at, his cream colored chest puffed proudly as he grinned a foxy grin at me. I continued snickering as I darted over the stream in a single bound and circled him, my brush dragging against his body. The twinkling lights and soft music was beautiful but the sight of my spirit warrior mate was breathtaking. His ears and eyes followed my movements as I continued to circle him and his mouth opened wider with his amusement.
Open your mind.
I heard his command and it startled me, stopping my snickering and trotting. I sat in front of him and lifted my mind barrier for him.
Nidawi, Bella...I love you. I would never betray you. I am loyal to you forever.
My eyes fell to the ground a moment before looking back up at my mate.
I'm so sorry, Pahoja. I love you so much, I just let my thoughts consume me.
Pahoja shook his foxy head once before he ducked down and scampered off the log toward me. He rubbed his nose against mine then proceeded to rub his body against me. A purr-like noise rumbled quietly in our chests as we snuggled.
No apology necessary, vixen. I'm sorry I worried you so much.
Our heads turned toward a demon ruckus that was coming our way. Edward and Liv came into view with the rest of the Cullens and my mother behind them. I gawked, wondering what they were doing here at our spot during what was so obviously a date.
No need for concern, Bella. I needed their help...Well, I needed one of them to help, but the rest refused to stay away.
I still wondered what was going on until I saw Edward kneel in front of me, between myself and Pahoja. He patted each of our heads and laughed when we growled at him. Pahoja caught my eye as Edward lifted his hand. I didn't pay much attention to the demon though, for I was lost in the deep chocolate brown pools of my soulmate. Pahoja was bowed low on his front forelegs, looking up at me.
You were in my dreams, you consume my life. You make me laugh and you make me want to tear chunks out of my fur. Bella, you're the only woman I have ever loved and will ever love again. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?
Edward opened his hand and I saw the most beautiful ring I have ever seensitting nestled on a bed of satin in a small black box. A white gold band with rose gold hearts on either side of a princess cut diamond stone. With my sharp eyes, I could see the perfect clarity of the stone. My foxy jaw unhinged and I heard the chuckles and 'aww's from the demons. I stared at the ring for a solid five minutes before Edward elegantly cleared his throat. My eyes darted to the demon's and then to Pahoja who was looking at me with amusement dancing in his eyes. I shot him a foxy smile then stretched forward to touch my nose softly to his, my sage green eyes misting with emotions.
Even my mental voice was overcome with my feelings, a thick whisper.
Yes!
Edward leapt up, jumping in the air, pumping his fist like a loon while he shouted with glee. That must've been the sign that I'd said yes because all of the demons started hugging each other and shouting 'congratulations'. I noticed none of that very much though, as my eyes met Pahoja's and he stepped closer to me. We twirled our bodies around each other and nuzzled our noses, purring loudly.
"We better get outta here, y'all." I vaguely heard Jasper sat as I rubbed my nose into the crook of my mate's neck. Pahoja rumbled quietly as his tongue darted out to lick my cheek. A round of complaints was heard before Jasper cleared his throat and their words stopped. Pahoja was now pressing my chest down into the bracken and soft ferns, his chest pressed to my back as his teeth fitted around the scruff of my neck. I didn't notice when they left nor did I notice when the sun rose hours later as I was lost in the bliss of being a freshly engaged foxy woman.
The bright morning sunshine woke us from our nap and I stretched my arms above my head. I wasn't even sure when we had shifted back to our human forms. I looked around the decorated area and smiled as I caught sight of the small black velvet box that held my engagement ring. Edward must have set it there before they departed. Before I could grab it, Troy's hand wrapped around my waist, pulling me to him as he reached for the box instead. I smiled lazily as he half-laid on top of me and gazed into my eyes. His thick thigh was pressed between my knees, keeping his weight off of me and his torso weight was on one elbow. Lifting my left hand, he kissed my knuckles without taking his eyes off of mine. I could get lost in those green orbs forever. I didn't notice when he removed the delicate ring from the box but I heard the box hit the ground when he tossed it away. The cool metal of the band wrapped around my tiny finger as he slipped it on me, kissing my fingertip when he finished. I felt a tear crawl down my temple but Troy wiped it away before it reached my hairline.
"I love you so much, my vixen." The rough deep tenor traveled through me enticingly, forcing a small noise from between my lips.
I lifted my head to meet his lips with mine but just before they met, I whispered, "I love you too, Troy. So damn much."
We kissed for a long time, naked on the forest floor where we met and where we got engaged. I was one very happy woman.