Lycaon Dusk

Chapter Twenty-eight

Revenge of a broken heart

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I was at the Cullen's visiting. Guess two months of absents led to Emmet at the door step to kidnap me for the day. Though Alice had a vision of me, starring at the letter still not able to respond to the agency, on Dad's will and my inheritance. So I had a conversation with Jasper who knows somebody. He said he can get me the information to meet Mr. J whenever and say Mr. Jasper sent me. I asked who Mr. J was. Jasper response was somebody in politics .Handing me a folder. I scoffed a cowboy with government politics.

But now I was on the porch with Bella, Seth, and Renesmee. They were about to go hunting as I was about to leave. It was December and I had to get some Christmas shopping along with other stuff. For example college application, still haven't chosen a college. Though my mind focused on my kid cousin, amused for a three month old, she looked about five years old.

"Reverse case of Benjamin Bucket." I thought aloud, only to receive a hard slap up side the head by Bella. I rubbed my abused head. "Moon's name Bella; that hurt!"

"Good, I don't want to hear it." Bella scolded.

"Hey, you're not the only one dealing with sudden growth spurts." I said pointing at my body. "I have to deal with the schools male population."

Seth snickered while Bella rolled her eyes. We watch as Renesmee crouched down for a second before jumping high into the air. Grabbing the first fall of snowflake and landed silently on her feet. She turned around and ran towards us with an amused smile at our surprised faces. Truly – it's difficult to comprehend such motion – and when she open her hand to show us a snowflake until it melted.

"Pretty," Seth said almost ecstatic then put on a serious face. "But you're stalling, Nessie."

She skipped and jumped into Seth as he caught her in sync. It was like they had their own communication though it would be nice if they use words. Only one time I heard Renesmee speak today. It was when I was talking to Carlisle on theories about my lack of sleep because of the dreams. Seeking for advice while she tugs on my shirt. I ignored her for a minute when she said. "Dia Play!"

Only the Pack calls me Dia while the Cullen sticks formal by my original name. A major surprise there!

Renesmee touched Seth's face, putting her scowl as we listen to a heard of Elk near by. A growl of desire to hunt, rumble in my head. However the December full moon passed so no avail to hunt in my normal form.

"Sure, you're not thirsty, Nessie." Seth childishly replied.

"No, she's just afraid the big bad wolf would get the stag." I murmured close to a sneer with a Cheshire grin. She glared at me then rolled her eyes. Moons name she was like Edward when she does that.

"Oh, is that a challenge?" I asked which she nodded. Jumping off Seth's arms and back on her feet. I got into racing position, rage state exposed. "Are you ready . . . get set . . . GO!"

Instantly she darted off towards the woods. I stood up, attracting my mid form back to human. Then looked at Seth, "Better run Lassie, She's getting ahead start."

Seth laughed, shedding his shirt and ran after her as he tremble in phase. "Hey wait up!"

"I fear for your children in the future." Bella said shaking her head.

I shrugged. "They'll love me . . . but no little runts will be chasing their tails around in a couple of decades."

Bella nodded then fluttered after them. I shook my head; I'll get use to this. Then headed off saying good bye, getting in my car and drove off. Promise to meet Leah to go shopping with the other imprints in preparation for the holidays. Almost out of the forest when I saw a pale blur. Quickly hitting the brakes to sway. Grabbing my bearings to stop the car, slamming hard, to an immediate stop. In result smacking my head hard on the wheel and headrest; one word . . . ow! Taking a deep breathe to stare at the cause.

A woman stood motional still, to realize she was a vampire. Her skin was pale as bruises laid under her golden eyes as she glared at me. While her silver blonde hair blow in the wind. She was a stranger to me however; I fear I know her in some way. But her golden eyes remain distaste. Vegetarian . . . Denali . . . shit I know her. Releasing my rage state as I got out of the car.

Irina lips twisted in some hostile emotion to my present while I curled my lips to expose my canines. For she hissed and I snarl, a growl rumble in my chest. Revenge was a plague to the mind. For Irina so call mate died by the hands of my friend.

"Werewolf?" She hissed prepare to attack. She must assume I was one of the packs.

"Lycan," I corrected.

Her position changed. Lightening up but still caution tilting her head, "Diana?"

I nodded, "Irina."

She nodded back trying focus on her feeling's while looking at the location she came through.

"They killed Laurent. He wanted to be like us, to be peace with humans . . . with me. Now they have broken the law of an immortal child. Better run mongrel to save yourself." She hissed and disappears into the forest.

I was dumbfounded for a moment in trying to process in figuring out what she met. Immortal child? Processing the message then cursed, getting back in the car and drove off towards home. I tried contacting my pack mates (The American Lyall clan) but I could only get hold of Yvaine and Hunter. Since Hunter was in Seattle again.

"What is it?" Hunter asked on the other line of my cell phone.

"I encounter a vampire, Irina Denali and I fear something bad is going to happen." I said.

"Bad as in?"

"Bad as in the Cullen's are in danger. Might involve the Volturi."

"You think those pricks would come to werewolf territory." His voice growl.

"Oh, how do you explain the Royal vamp guard coming to wolf soil since the American Revolution or last year with the new born attack?" I snapped.

"Touché,"

"Look, I'm just asking to keep record on death tolls from now till whenever it comes. Keep record on disappearances and bodies found with what ever a vampire makes of an excuse to cover their kill. I may not have the answers but . . . I fear they'll come."

". . . Alright. I'll notify the other Hound Marshals and to the Order. But do you want to take charge of this assumption?"

"Do I have a choice?"

". . . No."

"Split it, between us and our pack. I'll notify Orion on this. He's probably Alpha in our pack?"

"Very well, call me back for more details." Then he hung up.

Once I got home, I tried contacting Orion again. But I only got his voice mail. Growling I gave a serious death call to pick up the damn phone. Yvaine asked what's going on, she cursed saying she'll contact her friend on the Atlantic coast. When a knock was heard opening the front door to find Jasper and Alice. Alice came in instantly.

"You encounter Irina?" Alice asked.

"Yes," I replied as Jasper entered. Luckily Charlie wasn't home. Yvaine came down to join us in this conversation.

"What did she tell you?" Jasper replied.

I repeated what exactly what Irina said. Jasper nodded in agreement that confirms Alice vision. Irina has gone to the Volturi, because she saw Renesmee and Seth in wolf form. This was her revenge on the Cullen's not giving her permission to avenge her mate Laurent.

"Why would it be a ruckus? America is Territory to the Werewolves." Yvaine said.

"But not the shifters," Orion said entering from the kitchen.

I glared at him, "you're late."

"Sorry," Orion apologized. "There's been a report of a venpire spotted in Vancouver. I went too investigated on the Olympic region. I assume it's one of your friends Cullen's."

"Yes," Jasper answered. "Irina Denali, she's probably after revenge on the pack."

Instantly, we lycans stiffen, this confirms my theory. Now our soul mates and friends are in danger! Jasper explained the law against immortal venpire children. Their blood lust vicious than a teenager or adult. Not like other vampires, Orion put it. But also this event was a mistaken accusation. So Alice and Jasper are going out to search friend and other vampires to help the Cullen's in this trial. Orion stiffens with a growl; not sure if this was right to get us involved.

"Please Orion. If the Hound Marshals and children of Lycaon presents even . . . Drest's granddaughter." Alice nearly begged that I stopped.

"Alice!" Orion warned rage state exposed. Immediately Yvaine and I did as well. Since Orion was alpha in our pack. "Have you taken the consideration of the outcome? A child of the alpha is a liable target. Also our presence would symbolize a threat. A challenge!"

"Enough reason to prove the Volturi has been ambitious to the extreme." Jasper said. "Caius has discriminated your kind through Marius truths."

"Marius," Yvaine spoke. "He who made appeasement with the werewolf Order of the Packs?"

"So having you there and Diana, her presence would be Drest's acquainted would lead Marius to hold Aro and Caius back."

It took some begging and insisting that Orion gave in and agreed to help the Cullen's. Bella and Nessie was family to the Lyall clan. And clan helps families even if they aren't werewolves, but hold blood relations. We then were given a list of vampires coming. The Denali coven, The Amazons, Amun and Siobhan Coven and Nomads. Those who were Nomads were Garret, Marry, Charlotte and Peter. Three more vampires came into mind, shaking my head. I haven't had contact with the Wonderer Coven since Carmon's letter from Bree. Also Seth would kill Riley if he suspects threat.

"Diana," Orion warned as he saw me bite my bottom lip.

"The Wonderer Coven," I blurted out as they looked at me confuse except Alice for she already know. "Riley Biers, Bree Tanner, and Fred. Survivors of the new born army."

"I thought all the new borns were killed?" Jasper asked glaring at me. I looked down almost ashamed. "You let unstable newborns on the loose!"

I didn't respond, for I myself wonder why I spared them as well. Jasper sighed handing me a piece of paper. Looking at it to see it had a number on it with Seattle area code. Jasper held a neutral face.

"It's Biers number."

"You went through my phone record!" I exclaimed. Can't I have some privacy in this world?

"Had too," Alice said. "Cause Riley wouldn't believe us."

I was about to yell then sigh in defeat as I sat down on the couch, using my same old phone. Dialing the number.

"The pack is going to kill me." I muttered on the six numbers.

"You mean Jacob," Yvaine corrected.

I stare at her in shock. How does she know about? Staring at Orion, only he, Seth, Leah, Sam, Edward, Bella, Alice and Jasper if not the Denali coven know about my friendship with the Wonder Coven. Including few know about the Riley moments and how he is infatuated with me. Me being his singer and he's one of my soul fragment mates. Orion shrugged as I pressed dialed. It rang a few times till a voice answered.

"Hello?"

"Riley . . ."

"Diana?" Shock in his velvet voice. "Is that you?"

"Yeah, the wolf chick you make out with." I said easing the moment.

He chuckled. "Yea, wow, long time hasn't it. So what honor do I have to hear your voice again? Have you taken my offer?" There was humor and hope in his voice.

". . . We have a problem and I need you and the others help. The Cullen's are in danger thanks to Irina and now the Volturi are coming here. It may be become a trail or a bloodbath that they might execute them. We need to gather up as many vampires as we could for the hearing. Can you, Bree and Fred come? I would really appreciate it?" I said.

There was silent for a moment.

"I don't know Diana? . . . Do you think that's wise . . . I was the one who planned the Newborn attack?"

"Riley coming here for support on this act would pay the debt. Please Riley. I lost half my family; please don't make me lose all of them."

". . . Alright, where do you want us to meet?"

I sighed in relief staring at Alice as she held up a not the read their house.

"The Cullen's houses if you can't find it contact the Denali's. If not meet me at my house. You know where that is?"

"Yes, almost s ate your uncle and kissed –"

"Watch it lover boy or I'll send Seth after you."

"Sorry . . . it's just – never mind. I'll see you when we arrive."

"Riley," I said.

". . . Yes?"

"I miss you guys and hope we could catch up?"

". . . Yeah, I miss you too. Bye." Then he hung up.

"Bye," Closing my phone then glared at Alice. She looked at me nervously, "Now you see why I haven't contacted him."

Alice stepped back in defense; I however remain on the couch. Truth was I wanted to wait until he found a girlfriend or mate. So we don't have too deal with the conflict. I sighed; well at least I'll see Bree again and finally meet Fred. Though the guy look intimidating from the photo.

Seth is going to kill me, since Riley almost killed him. Now adds Jacob to the picture, he already know a little. But if knew all of it, there's no chance for me to be near my coven friends. While Riley being shredded and burned to smithereens. Damn it, sure the Wonderer coven may help and the Cullen's are forgiving. But Jacob probably won't leave my side, is property of claim even though I hold the leash.

"Orion," I said. "Can you remove the memory shield off Seth? It's best if Jacob know what happen between him, Riley, Bree and me on that day."

"Are you sure?" Yvaine asked sitting down next to me. "Cause that'll lead to conflict?"

"She's right," Orion agreed. "Tis best, if you tell Jacob yourself."

I sighed again. I hate drama and this is worst than General Hospital. Saying bye to Jasper and Alice praying they will have a safe journey while we inform Sam to get the permission to cross the Reservation to the other side. He asked while in his Alpha voice, that was were Orion took over, explaining what's going on.

I called Emily and Leah to cancel our shopping trip for next weekend. Afterwards I called Jacob. He wasn't available, so I left a test message to meet me at first beach by the cliffs cave. Ten minutes later he replied saying he'll be there around four. So telling my pack mates to excuse me and headed out.

"Diana," Orion said. I stopped ant turn to face him. He gave a smile, "You are Drest's granddaughter and someday you may be an alpha."

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I waited outside the cave on first beach under the cliffs. It was almost four, Dusk about to start under the grey skies as it started to rain. I was scared as hell to tell Jacob this.

"Dia!" Called Jacob as he ran towards the caves, wearing his cut off short and black tee-shirt. We ran inside the Cave and he gave me a hug, though longer than I like it to be. When he pulled back, he smile looking down at me. "So what do you want to talk about?"

I looked down at my feet. "You know about the Ordeal the Cullen's are going through?"

"Yeah, we got their back. Though Sam isn't happy, he's prepared if anybody else in the tribe would phase." Jacob said in a slight disappointed voice. Since no one wanted to be a monster. "Why do ya ask?"

Rocking on my heels, still looking down ashamed. "Jacob . . . Have you wonder on what happen on the day of the Newborn fight? Why my shoulder was bleeding?"

Jacob paused staring at me dead center, not daring to say a word while his jaw clenched. Though silent he was; he nodded.

"You know about the intruder; Riley Biers?" he nodded again. I took another deep breath looking him in the eye. "Jacob, the reason I'm telling you this, is because I'm friends with him and his coven. He's coming here to Forks to help the Cullen's."

After saying that; Jacob trembled. About to phase but he didn't as he spoke through clench teeth. "Tell me everything."

I nodded sitting across from him in the cave in case he phased. I started off with my encounter with Riley, to the battle with Victoria. It was difficult to tell him about the make out session we had and how Riley is one of my many soul fragment mates, (though Jacob knew that). Once done, I showed him Bree's letter and the picture of her coven. The cave was engulfed in silence as streamed down my face while he trembled. This was wrong and very bad in so many levels, in telling him this. Then nothing happens, just silence of the rain.

"Jacob . . . I hope you understand that I don't fancy him. He's just a friend and . . . Oh moon, Jake. I shouldn't have told you . . . Sorry." I started to cry, getting up and running away like I always do. Fear in seeing his rage.

About to escape out the cave when a hand grabbed my wrist forcing me to Jacob chest as he gently forced me on the wall. A hand wrapped around my waist while the other around my neck, lifting me up, forced and trap to stare at him.

"I don't blame you. . ." He whispered.

A gasped escaped when he leaned down and kissed me tenderly in a slow gentle motion. I felt my body consumed in flames as sparks fly, bigger and brighter than the one from Prom. To feel warm and affection; as if he was taking the pain away. A sudden fear overwhelmed me for I pushed him back, looking down to breathe. This should be wrong on so many levels though it probably makes sense. I was his Imprint making him my soul mate fragment. Not daring to look up but surprised when he hugged me. So deep in my body in his embrace while rubbing soothing circles down my back.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that."

Shaking my head no, snuggling closer that we sat down on the ground. Head resting on his broad shoulder; Jacob was my rock. Even through hard times he was always there in many ways. I can't live without him, except I'm scare to take the next step. Fear of commitment, to be hurt and more. I didn't know I was shaking till Jacob hugged me tighter.

"SSHH, I can be anything you want me to be, a friend, brother, or protector." He whispered.

I shook my head. "I want to be with you Jake. It's just . . . Not yet. I'm not ready."

I had plans, ideas to go to college. Travel to see the world. I can't stay in one place; including people would get suspicious in why I'm not aging when I reach immortal point. Sure I'll have the ability to age but there's a limit. Also a Rogue was after me and such. Would Jacob accept leaving La Push, his family and friends? Leaving his heritage for me, a pale wolf?

"I know honey," Jacob whispered kissing my forehead. "I know"

We sat in the cave watching the rain fall on First Beach, till it got late. Jacob walked me back to my car and kissed me on the cheek.

"Nayeli" he whispered, opening the door as I got in. He shut the door heading back home. But stare and watch him go. I didn't know what 'Nayeli' meant but I knew one Quileute phrased.

"Que Quowle," I breathed.

He paused for he had super hearing. Before he could turn around I drove home. Not turning on the radio as the drive was silent. When I got home lying in bed staring at a picture of me and Jacob when little. Totally confused.

"What's happening to me?" I groaned. "Why do I feel like this?"

'Cause you're falling in love.' A voice echoed in my head. Knowing it was my wolf.

I sighed looking at the prom picture on the dresser. I'm falling for my best friend. Crap, forget about the metaphors. I was falling for him hard, but at a slow pace.

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