I felt so small, so weak and like I wasn't really here in this moment. The trees around me were so tall and the forests so full of them that I felt like a tiny ant pushing myself through the vast greenery. I hadn't been running that long but the aching in my legs and my back made it feel like I had been running for days, my lungs were ready to explode as I overworked them desperate to breathe properly, the air was too crisp and icy cold though and so any breaths I did take only hurt my struggling insides. I was exhausted, the wound on my hand was only ripping open and bleeding more as I pushed my way through bushes and the long stuck out branches of trees were slashing across my cheeks and arms as I sprinted through causing more damage to my already hurting body. I wanted to give up, everything in me was begging to just slide to the floor and wait to be found but I knew if I did that then it would be one of the vampires who found me. I wouldn't just let myself die, I wouldn't go without a fight but I wasn't sure how much longer I could fight for. I was weak, I was struggling.

I stole a quick glance behind me certain that he was on my tail, there was nothing there each time I looked but I knew he was coming, my plan to escape had worked but it took him only minutes if not shorter for him to escape the room he caged me in and I knew the scent of my blood would be strong enough for him to find me, sooner or later he would come.

The sky was darkening with each second that passed and the wind had picked up to a pace where it was howling through the leaves. I could barely see my own hands in front of me, I wanted to scream out for Paul, anyone of the pack would do in this moment but I was too scared to, if I screamed he would find me quicker and I couldn't do that, I couldn't lead myself to my own death and so I stayed silent only letting slight squeaks out each time I cut myself on a tree branch or prickly bush. The wound on my hand was still bleeding, I had gone to deep with the ragged wood and I had to hold my palm against my stomach to stop the blood dripping to the floor leaving a trail, my white top was now drenched in my own blood and even I could smell it so I had no doubt Maddox could let alone his brother. They would be here; it was just a matter of how long I had. My throat closed over, painful coughs coming from deep in my chest, I was thirsty, hungry, just weak all round but I didn't want to stop.

I let out a gasp as my bare feet hit the harsh dirty floor of the forest felt it cut into my skin, they were soaked with mud and water from the numerous puddles I had ran through but even if I had left my boots on it would have been no better, the heels although only small would have screwed my chances of running, it was painful but I ran faster without them on.

I ran further and further into the dense trees, I could no longer see the sky above me all I could see was overpowering leaves. It was silent around me, almost deafeningly so, the odd call of a bird rang out making my heart leap but there was no footsteps, no sneering snarls of the vampires and worst of all there was no howls, no padding of paws, the wolves weren't out here and if they were I couldn't even call for them. The silence took over again and for a split second my exhaustion overwhelmed me, I leant into a tree, my chest heaving as I tried to catch my breath but that split second was all it took and the sound I had been dreading filled my ears.

The rustling of leaves came first then the taunting footsteps crunching against twigs and leaves that lay on the floor. I didn't want to look, I knew it wasn't a friend, or anyone who would help me. Instead I stayed looking away and squeezed my eyes shut, I was on edge, my body ready to run but I couldn't. My breath caught in my throat and the heaving of my chest froze in anticipation of what was about to happen. This was it, it sort of had an anti climatic feel to it, I escaped just to get found within minutes. I had all these regrets, I wanted so badly to fix everything I ever did wrong, I wanted to tell Paul I was falling in love with him, I wanted to say sorry to my dad for leaving like I did, I wanted to have that close relationship with my brother back, I wanted Rachel back properly, we had made up but I wanted it back I wanted the shopping trips back, the girly gossips we had, the times we spent at the beach together just watching the water, I wanted it all back, I wanted it to be fixed. Now it wouldn't ever be, I would die with them not knowing all the things I wanted them too.

My eyes slowly opened as the footsteps came closer, my body was still unable to do anything but my closed throat was on the edge of a scream I so wanted to let out but I bit it down part of me still hopeful it would be Paul playing stupid games with me.

"Boo" That quick sharp snap breathed against my ear, ice cold breath hitting the back of my neck. It wasn't Paul. I was going to die.

"PAUL" The survival instinct kicked in and my body jerked forward as I let the scream from my throat but as quickly as I had jerked away I was being pulled back, stone cold arms wrapped around my waist pulling me back against that rock hard body and the needy pure rumbled beneath my back. I struggled for only a second before I was released and I was shoved against the tree I had leaned against, the pale hand enclosed over my throat squeezing enough that I couldn't make a sound but not hard enough that I couldn't breathe.

I tried not to lift my eyes but I couldn't help it, I turned my head up and found those eyes, the red ones that were full of fury and hunger, he was livid, even his pale dead skin was blushed in rage. I struggled again and again he pushed me back against the tree reiterating who was in charge, I had no choice but to lay still against the damp wood holding me upright, if it weren't for the tree my legs would have failed me by this point.

"Stupid girl" He spat, his breath made my stomach churn, the stench of death so vivid. "You really thought you could outrun me?" Maddox's mouth turned into a grim smile and his red hungry eyes held a glimpse of pleasure, he loved this. I had only increased his desire to kill me by doing what I did. "I do love a challenge; it's far more fun to have to fight for your food than for it to simply give up. If your precious wolves weren't out here I would have continued our little escapade" He purred again, it was so deep in his throat it was cat like. He was hungry, his pupils were throbbing and his nostrils flaring as he no doubt smelled the blood drenching my skin and clothes.

They were out here, my eyes scanned the trees around us pathetically, I knew they wouldn't just appear but you couldn't blame me for hoping. My action didn't go unnoticed and the red eyed monster in front of me chuckled. "Oh now now now, you don't think they will come to your rescues now do you? It's been days and they haven't turned up yet. I wonder how they feel not being able to protect an imprint" He loved every second of this.

"U u, I I" I squeaked out desperate to speak, to tell him he was still wrong and his grip on my throat let go letting me go on. I gasped for breathe but focused more of my words. "I'm not an imprint" I coughed, the sound was crackly and it hurt as I coughed. He kept going on about me being an imprint but I wasn't, Paul would have said something.

"You're so determined about that" He tightened on my neck again and I squealed as he shoved my head against the hard bark on the tree. My stomach, despite being in a moment like this, flipped at the idea of Paul actually being my imprint, I so wanted it to be true but I knew it wasn't. He would have told me, he said he hadn't imprinted, at least he insinuated that he hadn't.

I watched as Maddox turned his head to look around the trees as if searching for someone before he fell back to me. "You know, I really hate wolves. I've been waiting days for this moment, to have your so vulnerable and so ready to die but they always cause trouble" I didn't know what he meant so I stayed quiet keeping my eyes darting around me in silent pathetic hope that one of the wolves would burst in in some sort of superhero moment but the seconds ticked on and no such moment happened.

The cut on my palm began twitching and throbbing, I could feel blood dripping out and I became aware of the scent it would make and so I lifted my hand stupidly to the upper part of my stomach just below my chest in some stupid attempt to mask the smell but even I with normal senses smelled the metallic blood seeping from my hand, my movement was all it took to make Maddox's eyes grow wild, his head snapped downwards toward my stomach and his hand let go of my neck instead moving to grab my wrist before pulling my hand toward his face. His eyes sent a glance at me, his anger had gone and he seemed to be dazed over, the red was brighter than ever and he seemed to have lost himself for a minute, there was nothing to his eyes as he took in a long sniff of my hand, the scent of it brought him back and his whole body shuddered in thirsty pleasure.

"Although, you smell so good I wouldn't even care what fight it would bring with my brother, I want you to myself. For day's I've smelt you but held myself back...you smell...devine" His voice became harsh and breathy like he himself was struggling and I realised he had lost the control he had been practicing, he really wasn't going to wait for Kory. I squirmed but he shoved his whole body against mine pinning me in place.

"No no please no" I begged pathetically, the confidence and fight I had felt earlier was completely gone, this was it. The instinct to beg kicked in from desperation, I couldn't die, I wasn't ready to die. My squirms failed and I was held so tightly all I could do was watch as he lifted my hand toward his mouth, he bared his white teeth and I shut my eyes tightly not wanting to watch as he drained the life from me but as I waited for the pain all I felt was a cold wet sensation against my palm, he was licking at the blood. His body went tight against me as he seeped in pleasure and my stomach churned in sickness, he was having my blood but in a different way, I was relieved but I knew this was just a way of taunting me.

"So good...you are something else, you're mine" He spoke low and creepily, I let my eyes open to see his staring into mine with a strange admiration. The thirst was there but the admiration and need was bigger. "You would be a beautiful vampire, a beautiful mate" He spoke softly and my heart hammered into action, he wanted me turned. No way in hell.

I tried to kick out but nothing happened so I did the only thing I could think of and spat straight into his eyes. "I will never be yours" I was surprised by the bite my voice held, confidence loomed there, determination as the need to survive flared back up, I wouldn't be a vampire.

Maddox's head jerked back but his body stayed on mine, he simply raised a hand lazily to wipe my spit from his face before his sneering smile came across his face. "Oh but you have no choice, you will never be your wolf's, you will either be mine as a vampire for eternity or you will die by me, either way you will be mine" His voice also held that determination, he wasn't going to let me go. I squirmed again but a sound behind Maddox made me stop.

"Oh really brother" My heart sunk as quickly as it rose, it was Kory, no one was coming. Maddox loosened his hold on me to turn, his distance gave me the chance to look and sure enough his brother stood behind him looking pissed off to the max at the fact his brother was ready to betray whatever deal they had over me. "I see you found her, although how a little girl out smarted you I have no idea. Now step away" Kory's voice was worse than Maddox's, his leaked in control and authority, arrogance, desire, he spoke so smoothly like he wasn't afraid of anything. His appearance was worse too, dressed completely in black his hair was sleep and in place, his skin so pale he would beat even a crisp sheet of paper, his eyes shone out so brightly I didn't think they could be described as red, they were brighter than red. I would take Maddox over him any day.

Maddox said nothing just looked from me to his brother then back to me again, his whole body hesitant, he didn't want to hand me over, his eyes were greedy and his brother noticed it to because without saying anything he simply walked over and grabbed at his throat forcing him off me but he still had hold of my arm so even though his body released mine I got dragged with him as he was thrown across the clearing. I gasped as sharp nails dug and pulled down the skin on my arm causing an open scratch to appear. Maddox didn't let go though, even as he pulled himself to his feet me held onto my arm for dear life.

"Let her go little brother, you did a good job at finding her but you know the deal, she's mine. You get the other one once we are done with her" Kory walked toward us and Maddox pulled backwards, my eyes darted between the two but my body froze as I took in the words, other one. Who?

"Other one?" I found myself asking, my voice stronger than it should be and both brothers looked at me.

Kory grinned smugly before cocking his head to the side. "Well now, your little wolves have caused such problems for us recently, had it not been for them we would have had you weeks ago. We feel it only polite to repay the trouble they've caused" I shook my head not understanding what he was saying and he chuckled to himself before his glowing eyes looked to his brother who seemed to relish in what his brother was saying, Maddox too looked smug and his eyes shone against the darkness.

"Pretty girls" Maddox purred and although it wasn't the greatest statement I knew what he meant instantly. My heart sunk and only sunk more as he went on. "Bound by the spirits to the men who are supposed to protect them, yet here you are and here they will be" That confirmed it for me, Emily and Kim, little Claire, Renesmee. They were bound by the spirits of the Quileute's. No.

"You won't hurt them" I spoke through gritted teeth and again struggled against Maddox's hold but my anger only made them chuckle more.

"Oh the pain only lasts for a moment but your wolves will be sure to feel it forever, you see they aren't even being protected, the whole pack of dogs is out looking for you. Once you're done we can visit them before those stupid mutts even find your body" Kory went on, his arrogance standing higher and higher with each word, he was full of himself. My stomach flamed with rage, he wouldn't hurt them.

A feeling of immense hatred and protectivness hit my body and I wrenched my arm back from the hold Maddox had, a loud snap cracked through the crisp night and I screamed out from the hot burning pain wrecking through my arm. Maddox let it go instantly and I wrenched my arm to my side, my eyes taking in the limp way it fell, I had broken it. My legs gave out beneath me and I crumbled to the floor, despite the pain in my arm my eyes fell on the men in front of me, Maddox made his way for me but Kory threw him away before coming at me himself.

"Stupid girl, they will hear you" Kory spat as he ran for me and I realised I didn't care if I made noise, the vampires I had tried hiding from had found me I should have been screaming this whole time and so I let out another howling scream that echoed through the night sky. I watched as he came for me, it was like slow motion but as he got close to me a body slammed into his, he didn't move much but the body now curled on his distracted him so much he swang away from me.

It all happened so quickly it took a minute to register but it was a girl clinging to him, her golden brown hair swinging down her back in curls so perfect. Her body small but strong as she clung to him, Renesmee, her eyes found mine for a second before she was flung from the vampire, she let out a squeal but got straight back up to go for him only to be intercepted by Maddox who now ran at her and smacked into her with such force she was thrown backwards with a big slap.

I winced but noticed she didn't, she was part vampire, she was stronger than me so his hits barely touched her.

"Stay away from her" She growled toward Kory but as she ran for him again Maddox held her off. I watched as she hit her tiny fists against his chest, she was older than she had been when I last saw her, she was still only a kid in years but her appearance and mentality was late teens early twenties. My focus on her fight with Maddox was thrown when a hard body threw itself on me, first it was a boot to my stomach which winded me so harshly my mind went blank for a minute, heat ran through my inside and I found myself once again pinned up the dead weight of a vampire so rock hard and heavy I could barely move. He straddled my hips so tightly my legs couldn't even wince and I found myself looking back into his deadly eyes. He grabbed at my wrists pinning them above my head on either side and I let out a scream as he tugged my limp broken arm that was hot in pain.

"You stupid girls. Time to say goodbye, I hoped this would last longer but a quick taste will have to do" Kory sneered and leant his head down, I curled my head back letting out another scream which was met with the howl I had needed to hear for so long, he was coming. The sound of only made Kory purr in anger and his white teeth flashed as he came for my neck. I writhed beneath him, pulling my body in any direction that would cause him problems but I barely made him flinch while the pain in my stomach from his kick flared up again.

Please hurry Paul, I willed him to hear me and as the seconds slowed dragging out to what felt like years I heard Renesmee cries from next to me as she fought off Maddox, she was half human and although strong not as strong as he, she wouldn't stand a chance once Kory killed me. Please hurry Paul. Please someone.

"No no no please no, someone please" I whimpered as Kory taunted me pressing not his teeth but his lips to the place on my neck where my pulse beat out, his nose ran across my jaw taking long sniffs of my scent and I knew that the howls around me weren't close enough to save me, any second now his teeth would meet my skin.

"You smell so beautiful, goodbye my blood singer" Kory snarled against my neck before pressing another cold stomach churning kiss there, I felt his lips part. I squeezed my eyes shut again too much of a coward to watch as I died but the bite never came. Instead his head snapped up and my eyes snapped open in time for a huge dark figure to fly over me taking him along with it. I screeched as his weight lifted from my body.

I rolled to my side as a growl filled the air around me and my eyes fell on the most beautiful sight, a wolf grappling with Kory. It wasn't Paul, the wolf was a little smaller than Paul, his fur brown not silvery grey. I cried out as my stomach churned and an acidic taste filled my mouth, something was wrong, I felt like I was dying at least I think this is what it felt like.

"Jared" Nessie squealed as she kicked Maddox in the crotch away from her, it didn't have the normal affect it would have on a guy but he fell back enough for her to run from him. The wolf's head snapped up and he flung Kory into a tree before moving on to Maddox, Jared. It was Jared. I had never really been close with Jared, we never really liked each other but I loved him in this moment.

"Renesmee" I screeched as Kory got up from his place on the floor and went for her but a new growl came in and three wolves ran past me landing tackles into Kory and Maddox who Jared was doing a good job at pulling apart.

My eyes scanned over the three but only one of them stood out to me, Paul. His wolf lingered for a minute looking at Jared who was tearing Maddox's arm away from his body and the two wolves seemed to have a moment of just staring before Paul ran in to pull the other arm.

I felt like I was floating, just watching a tv show or something. This couldn't be real this was too weird.

"Ally?" A new voice came in and I turned from Paul and Jared to where two human pack members walked for me. Sam ran for me while a human Embry ran into another direction. I just stared at Sam, I didn't know what to say. "Are you ok?" He fell to my side while Renesmee fell at the other side, both of them started looking over my body unsure of what to do as I didn't answer but I couldn't, the pain in my stomach was so harsh I couldn't speak, I could barely breath and the heat ran through me more angrily.

Renesmee moved behind me so he was cupping my head in her lap and my eyes left Sam's to watch as Embry, Quil and Seth all ran about in their human bodies building a fire, they lit it just as the wolves piled on broken up body parts.

"Something's wrong with her" Sam mumbled above me and I heard Renesmee mumble about a man named Carlisle being ready at home. My breath got harder to let out, my insides were in a ripping pain and a hot liquid seemed to be teasing its way up my throat.

"She hasn't been bitten, I can't smell venom in her" Renesmee mumbled and my eyes dropped, I was too tired, I couldn't look at anyone, I could barely breathe I just felt like sleeping. I listened but didn't really concentrate as the two people talked and checked me over, I only made a sound when one of them brushed my broken arm, my scream was weak, more of a whimper but it got them off me.

"Ally" A new voice joined the frantic pair and my heart lifted in my chest, the way my stomach flipped only caused more pain and I doubled over at it. "What's happened, Ally what's wrong?" Paul, I felt his heat as he thudded down next to me and my eyes lifted to meet his, he was worried, he was pale and tired but he just stared into my eyes and took me from Renesmee's lap, the movement again hurt my insides and I screamed out as my stomach felt like it ripped inside me.

"You're ok baby girl, where the hell is Carlisle?" Paul yelled now and I couldn't hear the reply he got, everything around me was blacking out slowly, the only thing I could see was Paul and my hart clenched again. I was wrong earlier when I thought I would die him not knowing I was falling in love with him, because now I knew I would die him not knowing loved him. I wasn't falling for him, I loved him with everything in my body, I always had, I had never stopped, no matter how hard I tried hating him I never truly had, I had always wanted him, always missed him. God I loved him. But now I would die and he wouldn't know I loved him, he wouldn't know.

"Paul" My voice croaked and his eyes once again met mine. But as the words left my mouth a cough worked its way up, it was more than a cough, I felt like I was going to be sick but it wasn't sick. A metallic taste filled my mouth, blood. I watched as Paul's eyes grew more frantic and his hold on me tightened.

"Get Carlisle, damn it someone get Carlisle" Tears, his voice was thick with tears and I faintly heard footsteps running around me while he clung he tightly to his chest, I couldn't stop the blood coming up, it was filling my mouth more and more and my mind was dimming, my heart beat no longer thudding in my ears, I was weak, so weak.

"Please Ally, please don't shut your eyes please, I am so sorry" Paul's voice was all I could hear as my eyes gave up, my mind fought on but my body wanted to go. I fell limp no longer able to control my body and everything around me went dark.

"Don't do this, don't die baby girl, this is my entire fault. I should have told you, please don't die I love you, I love you so much, you can't leave me. Don't leave me Ally I need you, I need you back. I won't keep secrets anymore, I'll tell you anything. I'll tell you anything, I'll tell you how I've always hated the way you bite your nails when you're nervous, how I love the way your eyes light up when you laugh, I need that laugh Ally, I need to hear you sing the theme tune to Friends and clap at the wrong part all the time even though you know you're wrong, or watch you do the stupid rabbit impression when you eat carrots, I need to tell you everything...you can't leave your my imprint"

And that was all I heard, the last thing I heard was the word I had so longed for before my mind gave in to the weakness and there was nothing, I couldn't fight anymore, the exhaustion and pain took me to that cold place I tried so hard to escape from.

Thank you for being so patient, I was going to drag this out but I felt mean because you have waited so patiently for this hehe :D be sure to review! :D xxx