Chapter 15:
Bella pov
Paul rocks me as he purrs deeply, keeping me protectively in his arms for several hours before he tenses. He suddenly places me behind him in a corner as the door bursts open. I recognize the change in his posture as Wolf takes over and lets out a terrifying growl. I peek around his back to see what the threat is and then I freeze. Edward.
"Let her go, you mutt!" Edward growls, a disgusted expression on his face. A few months ago I would have thrown myself at him and asked him to change me but now… I see what he really is. His skin isn't beautiful… It is sickly pale and lacks the glow of a living being. His face is skeleton-like, his eyes are too sunken in to be normal and his fingers look like claws. When he moves I can see how unnatural and disgusting he is. For the first time I see him as the vampire he is. I cower into Wolf, wrapping my arms around him as I shake in fear from being so close to Edward. He can't fool me anymore, I can see through his glamour.
"Bella, love, come here." Edward's voice sounds like nails scratching against a black board in my ears. I shiver and cling tighter to my mate.
"Please leave me alone, Edward." I plead and his jaw muscles tensed as he crouches deeper.
"I will save you, my Bella. I can see that the mutt has brainwashed you." I shake my head desperately as he moves closer. Wolf gently pries my hands from around his waist and then he shifts into his wolf form, snarling and growling dangerously at Edward.
"Please leave me alone, please. I don't love you anymore, Edward. I want to live here with Paul." I cry as I back further into the corner, sliding down along the wall and wrapping my arms around my legs.
"Sssh, love. I will save you from this mutt. You will be mine again." Edward tries to purr at me but the sound is revolting, I cry harder as I fumble after my phone. I call everyone in the pack as Edward pounces on Wolf. Please, someone has to answer. I plead inside my head as I watch the fight, not completely able to seperate the forms. No one answers, they are all probably fighting still or don't have their phones. I call the Cullens, hoping someone will help.
"Yes?" Emmet answers suddenly.
"E-emmet? Where are you? I need your help? Please." I cry and hear a loud boom on the other side.
"I am in Forks at our old house, why Bella? Are you hurt?" He asks worriedly.
"Run to La Push! Edward is insane!" I yell and then I cry harder as I hear a lupine yelp from the fight.
"I can't go into La Push-" He begins to protest but I interrupt him.
"I give you permission as the alpha's mate and the pack mother. I need your help. Edward is trying to kill my mate. Please, Emmet. I really need your help." I plead and hear the air rushing by the phone.
"I'm coming, Bella!" He yells through the wind and then the call breaks off. Wolf falls suddenly and as fear grips me, I yell loudly at Edward.
"Don't you dare hurt him! I hate you!" I yell and feel myself shaking in anger. Shit I'm going to change again. I haven't changed since the night of our tribal wedding, Wolf explained that I would probably only fight in times of extreme need or to protect my mate. But what about our cubs? Can they handle the phase? Before I have any more time to think I am leaping through the air, heading straight for Edward as my body phases and he stares shocked at me. My mate is already up and circling him again, but I know I won't be able to win on my own. I know nothing about this. Wolf throws himself at Edward from behind.
Circle us. I will finish him. Wolf commands and I do as he says, then I hear fast footsteps running closer. Is that the one you called?
Yes, it's Emmet. He's good. I almost whisper in my head and he leaps at Edward again, managing to remove one of his hands. Emmet bursts in through the door and within a second he is holding Edward down while he and Wolf start ripping him to pieces. I exhale in relief and instantly feel myself changing back to human. When Edward is a pile of ashes in the backyard, Wolf runs to me, changing on the way and pulls me into his safe arms. He purrs loudly for me, nuzzling my neck as he carries me into our bedroom and places me on the bed, covering my body with his. I know that this is because there is only one way into our room and he can keep me completely safe while he calms me. I relax into his care, sobbing into his chest as he purrs louder and louder.
"I was so scared." I cry after a few minutes and he growls quietly, holding me tighter.
"I will always keep you safe." He growls and places his head on my stomach, nuzzling his head deeply into it. He relaxes a little when he meets my eyes again. "Our cubs are well." He purrs contently and then he looks me over for injuries before undressing me completely. "Spread your legs." He commands and I do as he lays between them, then I bare my neck for him as he starts licking and biting my mark. He makes sure I'm dripping wet, which I am constantly around him, before entering me harshly and pounding into me. I gasp in pleasure and the relief of having him inside me.
"Mine, mine, mine." He chants every time he thrusts into me and after a few strokes I go limp in his arms. He dominates me completely and I feel my fear disappear as pleasure fills me.
"Oh Wolf." I moan and he purrs loudly for me.
"Mine." He growls as he bites my neck and I moan even louder.
"Yours, only yours. Safe." I agree and he slams into me a few more times before we both come. We cling to each other panting as we come down from our highs, then he licks me clean and helps me dress.
"My mate, calm and safe." He purrs and I nod contently as he carries me out into the living room where Emmet is waiting.
"Hi sis'." He grins and I grin back, but doesn't even lift my head from Wolf's chest.
"Hi, sorry about that." I murmur and he shrugs.
"I do the same with Rose when she gets upset. Are you ok now?" I nod in response and he smiles relieved. "Where are the rest of your pack? When did this happen? You are pregnant?" He questions and I freeze and look worriedly at Wolf.
"Our pack?" I ask and he caresses me soothingly.
"They are safe, it was a trap to get them away from you. Victoria and the others who worked with Edward are dead. The pack is on the way back." He assures me and I relax contently.
"Good." I murmur, suddenly very tired. "Can you explain everything to Emmet?" I whisper and Wolf purrs quietly for me as he nods. Then he starts explaining everything as he rocks and purrs me to sleep.