Chapter 31: Together through it all

A/N: I am not going lie. I laughed when a guest reader commented on my pairing of Quill and Leah. The reader didn't like it and decided to call quits. I am honestly unbothered, but I still found it funny. That's what fanfiction is about Putting together two people or three whatever you're into and making them work for the purpose of your story! So, for those of you who still haven't picked up that pen or dusted your keyboard, get to it! YOUR STORY is worth writing, even if it's only you reading it! :)

Paul Pov:

Glowing yellow eyes stared at the women in front of them.

Pale skin that no longer seemed lifeless.

Hands that never showed him harm

In such a short time he no, they had fallen in love with such a spitfire.

A woman in her own right.

A woman who underneath all the hell, had dug herself from the grave and had flourished.

People had looked down on there love. Doubted who he was to her and she to him.

But now, the spirits had proven just how connected they truly were.

The spirits had given his mate a gift. A gift that was not to be taken lightly. A gift that had never been given before.

Brown and rough hands gently caressed the soft creamy skin of his lover.

"our mate."

"your mate" She whispered.

"Transform with us…"

His mates eyes brows shot up.

"How?...did Quill tell you?"

A curvaceous smile appeared on his face as he asked her again.

"Transform with us…"

"I don't know how?" she whispered.

"Hold on to us..." He guided.

His mate wrapped her arms around their neck and a purr was released from their lips.

"now close your eyes and imagine yourself going from two legs to four. One, two, three..."

Before his eyes, his mate transformed. Instead of two legs were four. Instead of brown eyes, they were shining turquoise and her fur. Her Fur was brown and red with white tips on her paws and tail. There was also a white stripe going down her back.

Without hesitation or much thought, Paul was on four legs as well, his fox's white coat contrasting against his mate's brown one.

Instantly he wrapped around his mate, nipping her neck, and adjusting to her new form but before he could discover anymore, his mate nipped at his heels.

You can't catch me! she thought in a sing song voice and then she was off.

Paul let out a playful growl. Both wolf and fox excited for the chase.

….

Bella giggled internally as she dashed out the backdoor.

The chase was on and Paul wasn't too far behind her.

It wasn't as hard as she thought getting use to this new body.

With four legs she was much faster and the scents. She could smell and see for miles.

It was amazing. Was this what the pack felt and saw every day?

She could also hear everything that her human ears missed.

The heartbeat of the birds, the way the snow hit the ground. It was beautiful. In fact, it was so beautiful Bella stopped to watch.

From this perspective nature had never been so wonderful. She never really stopped to notice. But that was kind of the issue in her present life. She never really stopped to notice many things.

She would have to change that.

It was then that Bella smelt something. Something good. A scent of pine, dirt, and water? Looking up glowing yellow eyes of Paul's wolf look down upon her.

Had she been so focused on nature that she couldn't hear her lover approaching?

You smell so good. Have you always smelled this good? She asked.

We have always smelled this way, but now that your senses are enhanced, your smelling things that you wouldn't normally notice. Paul responded as he laid down next to her.

Bella curled up against his side as the couple enjoyed the quiet.

Its so quiet and peaceful, why can't it be like this all the time?

Paul buried his snout into her neck as he responded.

It can be. We must get through this first, and we promise, we will go on a vacation of a lifetime. As soon as Sam returns, it will be time for you to meet the family. There is so much to tell you and yet so little time.

Wait get through what? Has there been an update on jasper? Is he back? Are...are the Cullen's here?

With a deep sigh, Paul pulled Bella closer and curled himself into her as he relayed what had happened through the day. He felt his mate shutter as he retold Jaspers story. Her body began to tremble as he revealed the truth about her mother. Tears fell down his mates eyes as the truth rang in her ears. He could feel her every emotion and she could feel his. Her emotions of confusion, anger, fear, shock, and slight relief swirled with Paul's. His emotions of pride, anger, frustration, and weariness but the foundation of all that was love. His love for her and her love for him. It was endless. Unbreakable, unshakable.

There love could be tested upon thousands, but nothing would break it.

I...I love you. I am so grateful for you. Thank you, Paul Bella, cried.

Ssh, precious one. We love you more... always.

….

The car ride was quiet, as Paul made sharp turns farther and farther out of forks.

Bella was in the passenger seat next to him while Addi and Adeline were in the back.

It was Addi who finally broke the silence.

"ok, so let me get this straight. There is a crazy werewolf chick running around the state, who is also Bella's aunt and she is also after Bella, a vampire and wolf shapeshifter but not only that there supposed to be a group of vampires coming to forks Washington to rain down vengeance possibly, possibly on Bella but also a group of Italian vampires who let Bella go and no one knows why, so they could possibly be after her too? But to sum it all up all of us are in danger and we might have to fight? And for all of us to be on the same page, we must go to some secret home of yours to meet up with your wolf pack and these supposed allied vampires. Did I get all that?"

"yes." Paul said as he made another sharp turn.

Addi, then reached over and caressed Bella's chick.

"you sure are trouble cousin…but I wouldn't change it for world. Not it if it meant never seeing our cousin Paul like he has been recently."

Bella gave him a sad smile and turned to look out the window.

With that said, Addi leaned back down in his seat and looked over at his sister.

"Thinking about your wolf man?" he asked with just a tinge of bitterness.

His sister turned to him and gave a sad smile.

"it doesn't change anything brother."

Addi let his anger go, as she reached for him.

"yeah, you say that now. Look Adeline. I just want you to be happy. I don't want anything to happen to you or for you to be taken advantage of – "

"an imprint must be whatever his or her imprintee needs. At least that is what the legends say. But it wouldn't surprise me if it didn't go down as planned. It never does." Bella whispered.

Addi sighed.

"fine. Just as long as your happy and your mate isn't a jerk."

"He's not." Bella and Adeline said at the same time.

Addi rolled his eyes. Women.

After a moment, Addi stared at Bella. It had been such a shocker when the brown headed girl phased into one of their own. It had never been heard of in their legends but that wasn't what was bothering him. He was in awe at his Cousins mate. Just from the stories, she had been through so much and yet had come out so strong but to know that this woman was the daughter of a werewolf. It was…concerning and yet powerful. This girl, daughter of werewolf, bitten by a vampire, claimed by a wolf /fox shapeshifter and now a fox shapeshifter herself. He would need to take a closer look a at the family archives.

There had to be more to this story.

…..

"wow! Paul! When did you get a lake house?" Adeline cheered in excitement, as she latched on to Bella's arm.

"bought it few years ago. Figure it be good for something."

Before anyone could say anything the front door to the lake house burst open and charlotte appeared.

"well, its about darn time Mr. Renard! Your wolves are going to kill us. Can we please get this meeting started?"

"in a minute charlotte. Addi, Adeline go ahead. Our mate and I need a minute."

Addi and Adeline nodded in understanding. Adeline never one to discriminate quickly introduced herself to the vampire female.

Once they were gone, Paul lifted his mates chin. Making sure his eyes related to hers.

"precious one…let us in?"

His mate took a deep breath. Breathing in her scent to calm herself. Her arms wrapping around his neck and burying herself into his chest.

"I will, just...just give me a little time. It so much to process at once and…It didn't really hit me until now, but I miss Sam and Emily. It just feels like a piece is missing. And…and all this stuff that's happening. It just all hitting me at once. The women who I thought was my mother…I am angry at her. So angry. She took away my childhood. She ruined Charlie's life. I... I missed out on having the family I have always wanted and yet... yet, in a way, I am glad some things turned out the way they did because If they hadn't, I wouldn't have met the pack or my family on the reservation… and most of all I wouldn't have met you. I love you…Thank you for everything..."

Instead of replying, Paul cupped his mates face and connected his lips to hers.

Fire. Lighting. Want, desire. Power.

All these things flooded through them both and If Paul weren't careful, he would take her here and now and Bella would surely let him.

With a groan, the couple parted.

"As soon as Sam come home, we are taking you with me and we are making you our wife. We are sick of waiting."

Once again, the front door swung open and this time Garrett looking a little disheveled stepped out.

"uh...excuse the interruption but …I believe a head's are going to fly if we don't have your intervention."

Without trying, Paul and Bella could hear the beginnings of yells, hisses, and growls. Within a blink of an eye Paul burst through the front door, emanating an aura of power.

"WHAT IS GOING ON!" he roared.

The room froze. Standing between Peter and Embry was jasper and Addi. Both charlotte and Adeline were on the floor.

Bella strode through the house, heading right for Addi and charlotte.

"Don't make us ask again!" Paul bellowed.

"it was my fault Paul…I... I saw my imprint with the female vamp and... I freaked out..." Embry said in shame.

"and this is how your represent yourself!?" Paul rebuked "Your mate could have been hurt because of your foolishness! And if you felt off you should have talked to your mate first. Go take a walk! Now!"

Embry followed orders and walked out the door.

Paul then turned to his growling and shaken pack.

"how you act reflects on us all! Control yourselves!"

Adeline was quick to stand with Bella's help and rushed towards embry but stopped in front of Paul first. With her head bowed and neck displayed. She made a request.

"can I- Can I go? Can I go after him?"

Paul gently looked over Adeline's face and hands for bruises. After seeing that she was unharmed. He nodded.

"go."

Paul then walked towards charlotte who was being comforted by peter.

"Are you alright?" he asked gently.

"why would you care?" peter growled.

Paul growled back loud and strong.

"Because no matter the race, women are to be protected and treated with care. I apologize for my packs behavior."

Peter nodded as he looked at Paul with a newfound respect.

"I'm alright Mr. Renard...thank you."

With a nod, Paul then turned to face the room, motioning for Jasper to join him.

"Now, thank you all for being here because you don't have to be. It is deeply appreciated. We have many threats coming upon us, and it is wise if we work together. We have a possibility of three threats and only one is a major concern. The first threat is that the Cullen coven should be returning very soon. Our goal is for them to come and leave without issue. We don't know why they are coming but we will be ready. Our next possible threat is the volturi. They are the leaders of the vampire world. My mate was exposed to them some time ago and to Everyone's confusion and shock they allowed her to leave human and alive. There most sacred law is for a human who knows of a vampire to be changed into one but for some odd reason they left my mate alive. We don't know if or when they will show up but when they do, we will be ready. our last and most dangerous threat is a woman named Renee Dwyer. For those of you who recognize the name, it is the name of my mates mother. However, that is a lie."

From there on Paul explained the story of his mate's aunt and mother. After he was done, there was silence.

"so, what, are just supposed to sit here while these threats come to us?" Jared exclaimed.

"no." Jasper intervened "Mr. Renard and I have been discussing strategies and right now, we think the best option is to eliminate the first two threats and plan for the third."

"what do you mean?" Seth asked in confusion.

"we believe we should be upfront with the volturi. Bella is mated to a shapeshifter and leader in the supernatural world; therefore, she is eliminated from any kind of punishment the volturi may have come up with. And at the same time, we may be able to stop the Cullen's from even stepping foot in forks, but for any of that to happen, we would need Bella to return to Italy…"

By now jasper was facing Paul.

The pack of course disagreed and made it known but Paul shut them down quickly.

"it is up to her. We shall see."

"alrighty. Well, there is nothing else to discuss tonight. I can have my crew do patrols around forks if you would like?" Jasper suggested.

"that's fine. I must talk to my pack, but you and your crew are welcome to stay here. No point of spending money on a hotel."

Surprised but grateful jasper nodded.

"Thank you. We will head out to hunt and patrol."

As soon as the vampires were gone, Paul was met with an earful of disagreements including Leah.

"Paul! You cant be serious! You cant allow Bella to return to those vamps! She was half dead when she returned the last time!" Leah argued.

"If Sam was here! He wouldn't allow this! Jacob wouldn't allow this!" Jared yelled "and what let's say Bella goes to Italy, you guys are supposedly in love, so there no way you would let her go alone! Are you going to put Leah in charge! Cause I won't be following her! This is a death sentence to us all."

Before Paul could open his mouth, it was Bella who quieted the room.

"Everybody shut up!"

After a few minutes everyone quieted down.

"I…. I am going to go back to Italy."