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Summary – What if there was something different about Bella? What if it meant that Edward & Bella had a more "normal" relationship?

An update! WOOT! Sorry I didn't get it done before Christmas but managed to find time at 1am today. LOL Hope you enjoy the chapter. Let me know.

I don't have my stories planned out a head of time. I let the characters tell their story, so I'm always interested in your opinions of the way its going. If you have suggestions, I can always discuss it with the characters and see what they think LOL.

Hope you all are having a great holidays and I will try to put up another chapter this week.

Marie

Chapter 36 – Learning and Pondering

Bella's POV

I was over the moon that I'd managed to actually shift into my inner wolf. It had taken all freaking day but I did it. I was beyond excited and totally exhausted at the same time. As we drove, I remembered the dream I'd had the night after I'd talked to Billy the first time of me running through the woods as a white wolf. I laughed softly; guess my dreams weren't going to match my reality in that way. I wondered if the person I was so desperate to reach in that dream was Edward. I'd like to think so.

Once Edward got me back to the Cullen's house, I got more and more exhausted from my day. We walked in the door to be assaulted by Emmett's sense of humour and Carlisle's curiosity. Emmett's puppy joke was actually pretty funny, especially when I saw the look on Edward's face when Emmett said it. Even though Emmett wasn't serious, it was quite the question. Now that Edward and I were imprinted in the wolf way and apparently "mated" in the vampire way, it was certainly something that we should think about.

What would happen if I got pregnant? I was on birth control, had been for years due to a wonky menstrual cycle but would they work now that I was changed? Would they work the same on my shape-shifter physiology as when I was still completely human? Were Edward and I even compatible in that way? I'd read the stories about Vampires impregnating humans so I knew it could be possible if the stories were true but it might be different with my altered physiology. I was definitely going to have to talk with Carlisle about some of it but I would have to ask Leah about the rest.

I was so glad that Leah was so accepting of the fact that Edward was a part of my life. I knew Billy and Jacob weren't really pleased by the fact that I'd imprinted on a "cold one' but the whole pack knew what imprinting was all about. It wasn't like we had a choice in the matter. I just hoped they didn't continue to give Edward a hard time when he was with me because where I went; he was going to be too.

Edward got me away from Carlisle and we headed up to his room. I thankfully fell into his bed and wrapped myself around him. Sinking into a restful sleep, I was out for the rest of the night. I fleetingly realised that Kate and Tanya were nowhere in sight as we went through the house. I would have to remember to ask what happened with them.

I couldn't believe when I opened my eyes that it was bright daylight and that I appeared to be alone in the bed. From the brightness outside, I was assuming that half of the day was already gone. So much for school today, it was a good thing that I got good grades.

I raised my head to look around and found that Edward was not in the room at all. I was just about to sit up when the bathroom door opened and he came out wearing only a towel. Instantly my body became aware of him. Visions of what I wanted to do to him started flashing through my head. As I watched him walk slowly across the room towards me, his towel falling off with the first stride. The expression on his face became extremely lustful and he moaned as his cock hardened instantly.

"Bella, this vision sharing is really going to be the death of me!"

I giggled a little before reaching my hands out towards him. "At least it decreases the amount of foreplay needed."

He snickered in response as he leaned over the bed to kiss me passionately. "It certainly does that!"

I pulled him over on top of me and my hands roamed down his back to grab his ass. I was finding that my inner wolf was becoming extremely aggressive when it came to sex with Edward. We hadn't made love for a while and I wanted him in me so bad it actually physically hurt.

His moan vibrated throughout his body and mine responded in kind. He raised himself up enough to rip the sheet from between us and his hands started caressing my breasts. My body arched in response to his touch. His mouth followed the path his hands were taking; my body quivering at each caress.

My hands fisted his hair and he groaned at the feeling; having his hair grabbed and tugged at seemed to turn him on and I was happy to oblige.

My mind kept picturing different things that I wanted and every time I did, Edward would either moan or his body would quiver in reaction; it was becoming a very erotic part of our lovemaking.

"Edward, I can't wait any longer. I need you! It's been too long!"

He moved quickly up my body and was inside me in a flash. I was so wet for him that he slid inside me smoothly and I screamed at the sensation. He held himself still for a moment and kissed me deeply. My arms went around him and my hands grabbed his muscled back. Slowly, sensually, he began to move inside me and I moaned at the feeling. My muscles clenched him tightly inside me and my hands moved down to his ass, urging him to go faster. I knew that I wasn't going to last very long, this was not going to be a slow and easy lovemaking.

"Faster!" I breathed into his ear. "Please, faster!"

His breathing accelerated at my words and his pace increased until we were both moaning and moving in synchronised motion. The feelings inside my body intensified and I knew that I was close to the edge of the precipice to my climax.

"Edward, I'm coming!"

"Let go, Bella! I'm almost there!"

I screamed my release as I felt his climax overtake him, the feeling causing shivers to go through me. We lay there, very still, enjoying the feeling of just holding each other for a few moments before he moved out of me and rolled to my right side. Gathering me into his arms again, he kissed me gently and held me close.

"Can I wake up like that every morning?" I asked, smiling up at him and seeing our love reflected in his eyes.

"Forever. You wish is my command, my love."

I moved my head to kiss his chest and nuzzled my nose into the crook of his neck inhaling his scent. I didn't really want to get up yet. I wanted to spend the whole day just being with him but I knew there were things I had to do. I had to go out and work with Leah again and I should probably phone Charlie. He hadn't actually talked to me since before the final phase of my transformation. I knew that Billy had called and let him know what had gone on the other day but it wasn't the same thing as hearing from me.

I sighed and slowly sat up. Edward looked up at me curiously.

"I need to call Charlie soon and I promised Leah I'd be out at the Rez to practice more with her."

"Right, you should call your Dad. Oh, and Esme called the school to let them know we weren't going to be there today. She said we had the flu. The school didn't question it considering how bad you looked the other day."

"Okay, well that will work. I wasn't really looking forward to going to school today anyway. So, what do you want to do today until I have to meet Leah?"

"How about we start with a shower?" he said with a smirk. I hopped out of bed to join him with a smile on my face.

A couple of hours later, we finally left Edward's room and headed downstairs. Apparently a horny vampire and an insatiable wolf were hard to get completely satisfied, I giggled to myself. We were worse than Emmett and Rose from I'd heard of their antics.

We noticed the house as extremely quiet as we came down the stairs. Upon reaching the bottom, I veered towards the kitchen. Esme had started buying food for the house once I started hanging around and I was ravenous after the last two days. Edward followed behind and sat down as I started to prepare some food for myself.

"You want something?"

"Nah. I don't have to eat and I'm not sure there will be enough for me too." He laughed as he watched me grabbing things out of the cupboard and fridge. "Esme might have to go shopping again."

I scowled and stuck out my tongue at him. "Hey, I'm a growing wolf! And besides, I exerted a lot of energy this morning."

"Hey, don't make promises you can't keep. If you're going to show off that little tongue of yours, you better follow through!"

I laughed at him, finished making my food and wandered out to the living room with it. After eating, I phoned Charlie at work and let him know that I had gone through the full transformation like Billy had told him and that I was fine. Charlie was more of a "don't want the details" type of guy so I didn't tell him anything beyond that. I told him that I was going to the Rez later but was hanging out at the Cullen's until then, promising to be home this evening to see him.

Edward wasn't really happy to hear me say that I would be going home tonight but I needed to spend time with Charlie too. We hadn't heard anything on James or Victoria since hearing about the missing hikers. It made Edward extremely agitated to not know what was happening. They weren't close enough for him to read their thoughts and Alice hadn't been able to get a fix on them either. It was all extremely frustrating.

The week continued along that path. I went to the Rez to practice with Leah after school each day; spending some of the evenings at home with Charlie and some with the Cullen's. The atmosphere at the house was getting a little tense as we all waited for the other shoe to drop and James to come after me.

As my sessions with Leah progressed, I felt myself becoming more comfortable and confident with my wolf side. I could change pretty quickly now, almost as fast as Jacob could. Jacob seemed to be hanging around our sessions more and more lately. I watched as he and Leah went through a cat and mouse dance around each other. I could feel the emotions between them and wondered how long she was going to make him wait before she relented. Edward thought it was hilarious to watch.

Cuddling in bed with Edward after another sensational lovemaking session my mind wandered over everything that had been happening over the past week or so. Jacob and Leah, Tanya, Caleb and Fae, James. They all affected our lives these days in one way or another.

Edward hadn't really gotten along well with Jacob from the beginning, always believing that Jacob had designs on me. Granted, I knew that Jacob was thinking along those lines when we corresponded while I was still in Phoenix, but I never encouraged it. I was actually relieved to see him showing an interest in Leah. I just hoped that this was an imprinting for them so no one got hurt. I was so happy with Edward, besides the whole Tanya and James thing; I wanted everyone else to feel the same as we did.

As my thoughts brought Tanya reluctantly to mind, I realized I never did ask where they had taken off to. Were they going to come back or had they gone back to Alaska? I was hoping it was the latter. No one had mentioned them for a while so they must have left while Edward and I were at La Push the final night of my change. It was probably a good move on Tanya's part though. I might not have been able to control myself when we got to the house the next night and I wasn't sure how Carlisle and Esme would feel if I killed someone that they have considered a part of their family for so long. But I knew if she pulled any shit with Edward in the future, all bets were off and that bitch would be mine.

I was also happy to see over the last couple of weeks that Caleb seemed to be enamoured with Fae. She was such a sweet girl, almost faery-like in appearance. She was the perfect match for Caleb who still seemed a little unsure of himself and his inner wolf. She was a confident, strong woman and I knew they would be happy together. I was pretty sure they'd already imprinted even though he seemed hesitant to bring her around the pack and they kept to themselves at school. I'd have to take the time to say something to Fae one day.

There was still no word on James and Victoria. I wasn't too worried about them anymore really. I was stronger now that I'd changed and with Leah and the rest of the pack's help, I was becoming adept at fending for myself. I knew Edward still worried but I knew I could handle anything they could through at us. I'd been careful not to shift anywhere but on La Push so the two of them wouldn't find out about my abilities. We all figured it would make for a nice surprise for them when they did try something. I was hoping that they would just give up and go away but knew that my hopes weren't reasonable. Edward had seen both of their minds and I knew James' interest in me was more than just as a tracker. He wanted me and there was no way in hell I was going to let him have me. I belonged to Edward and no one would ever get that close to me besides him.

I sighed and felt Edward's arms pull me closer.

"Everything okay Bella?"

"Yes, luv. I was just thinking about everything that has happened over the last few weeks and all the people that have affected us in one way or another."

"Get some sleep. Tomorrow is a big day for you according to Leah. Oh and did she tell you that Caleb has finally completed his transformation? The pack was talking about it while you were with her yesterday. Apparently he is still a little annoyed that you finished changing first but is over the moon now that his is done. He'll be working with Jacob for a while."

"Oh that is awesome! Hey, I wonder when Jacob is going to take over the pack from Sam? I know that he's actually the direct descendant that's supposed to be the Alpha of the pack. I overhead Billy talking with one of the other elders at the potlatch I went to a while ago. It'll be interesting to see what happens with that."

"Yes. It will be. As a direct descendant of the original Alpha, he is the only one allowed to make changes to the treaty between our family and the pack. When everything is sorted, we may have to talk to him about it."

I yawned as he was talking and he smiled down at me. "Bella, go to sleep now."

I felt him kiss my forehead as my eyes drooped down and a nestled my head against his chest. He was right, tomorrow as going to be a long day and I needed a lot more sleep nowadays.

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Updated Dec 28, 2009