The Alpha Female

JacobxBella

Rated M

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or the franchise, as it belongs to Steph Meyers

The Alpha Female

Chapter 15

Jacob didn't know how to feel at the moment. He was mad at Bella for keeping that deal she made from him, mad at the leech for using it against her to get at him, and mad at himself for not seeing his ploy and walking away from Bella. But he couldn't handle it at the time and didn't want to lash out. At the moment he was running through the woods headed back to home and it was complete silence in his head, meaning no one else was in their wolf form at the moment.

Good, Jacob thought. I can have some time to process this more and figure out how I can breach it to Billy and the Council. The Council already doesn't like Bella or this Alpha Female business as it is.

As he crossed over the border onto the Reservation, three extra minds entered his own, and soon his mind was filled with Paul yelling, "That bitch! I knew she wasn't worth the effort! She's to be our Alpha Female when she's made a deal to be turned into a filthy leech? I won't have it! I'm sick of her and done with her as well!"

"Paul, calm down," Sam ordered, though he was just as angry about this situation. Turning his attention to Jacob he told him, "The Council has to know about this, Jacob."

"You think I don't know that, Sam?" Jacob asked. "Of course I know that and I'm dreading having to do it. I honestly don't know how to feel, but I'm trying to keep myself calm."

"That's good. And Cullen probably said it to get under your skin, especially considering Bella told you nothing about it."

Jared piped in and said, "Sam, if I may, I think you and Jacob should concentrate on how to break this news to the Council. It'll only be right that our current Alpha and the true Alpha be there to deliver the news, especially in concerns to the Alpha Female's deal. Not to mention this deal was made before Bella even became the Alpha Female, therefore it isn't like she made this deal knowing she would become what she is now. If you ask me, it sounds like Cullen is not only trying to cause a rift, but start some sort of war."

Paul scoffed and said, "If that leech wants a war, he's got one."

"No, I don't think he fully realizes the gravity of revealing this to me. His only purpose right now is trying to get Bella back and doesn't know that this will not only impact Bella and I, but him and the other Cullens. Bella said these Volturi vampires are basically royalty and rulers of the vampire world, and very deadly with no tolerance of humans knowing there secret. That's why she made the deal to be one, because it was either that choice or death," Jacob cut in. "And you have to remember she wasn't fully over him at the time yet."

"I don't give a damn how she was feeling at the time. I refuse to have any more to do with her."

"Paul, cool it," Sam growled. There was a moment of silence before Sam continued. "Jacob, you and I will go and talk to Billy, and then call a meeting with the Council and tell them this bit of information. Jared, you head over to the Swan house and let Bella know what we're doing. I'm trusting you over Paul because I know you can stay neutral, even when you're swaying one way rather than the other. And Paul, go home."

Jacob grunted and headed home, stopping at the edge of the woods to phase back human and put on his clothes before walking towards his house. He turned his head to see Sam emerging from the woods as well and the current Alpha gave him an unreadable expression before joining him on his porch. Opening the door and walking inside he found his dad having a cup of black coffee at the kitchen table while reading a book.

Looking up Billy smiled and said, "Hello son, hi Sam. What brings you here?"

Sam and Jacob looked at each other before turning back to Billy. Taking a deep breath Jacob said, "Dad, we need to talk."

"About what?" Billy asked with a sense of uneasiness.

"Bella."

Wiping her remaining tears Bella sat on her bed, staring out the window at the darkening sky. Pulling her knees to her chest she rested her head against them, taking a moment to wallow in self-pity. Why was everything in her life so complicated concerning the supernatural? And why was she always the blatant cause of it? But she knew it wasn't anyone's fault but her own for putting herself in situation after situation. And now here she was with a vampire for an ex that was bent on trying to get her back and keep her by his side, while someone else who's love she wasn't even worth was taking time to himself while also figure out the mess she was in. She felt so sick and disgusted with herself, she could honestly just die. She had never meant to hurt Jacob; it was the one thing she never wanted to do. And time and again she always did. How could he love her when it was clear she wasn't worth it?

She closed her eyes briefly before they popped open again at her buzzing cell phone. Looking over at it she picked it up and opened it, scowling at Edward's name on the screen. Edward…it was his fault. This whole mess was his fault! Yes, she was to blame but so was he! And she had been stupid to believe it wasn't! And now…now here he was again doing something completely selfish and getting her caught up in it, only this time doing it smugly as if he had won. Not only that, he did it on purpose and to drive Jacob away from her. If she knew Jacob like she thought she did, Jacob wouldn't walk away, at least not until he had enough. But he would need to blow off some steam before coming back to her. Even so, that didn't mean Edward knew her as well as he thought he did.

Anger gripped the brunette as her nails extended into claws and she gripped her phone tightly, soon crushing it in her tight grip. With a snarl she got off of her bed and slipped her feet into her shoes before opening her window and leaping out of it, landing gracefully on the ground. Looking into the darkness, she could see clearly and knew it was because of her enhanced eyesight. She had never fully tested her speed being the Alpha Female, so now was as good a time to find out. Taking off in a quick sprint Bella quickly ran from her home through town and was soon venturing back out towards the Cullen mansion, all within a matter of minutes and no one had been the wiser.

Finally reaching the Cullen home Bella stopped at the end of their driveway, glaring up at the practically glass house. With determination she marched up to the large home, not caring that she was only sporting a tank top and jogging pants, her hair windblown from her quick run. Stomping up the porch she wasn't surprised to see the door open revealing Alice.

Smiling warmly at Bella Alice greeted, "Bella, hi!"

Bella stared at her for a moment before suddenly ramming her forearm into the pixie-like vampire's throat, pinning her against the open door. Alice gasped in surprise as alarmed shouts filled the air. Jasper appeared next to her to try and pry her arm away from his mate's neck while projecting a wave of calmness towards Bella. However he too was surprised to have a clawed hand shove his face into the door next to Alice, cracking the strong wood.

"Don't toy with my emotions," Bella growled. Turning her head to look at Emmett, Rosalie, Carlisle, and Esme, she asked, "Where is that piece of shit you call a son?"

Surprised by the usually sweet girl's use of language Esme said, "Edward? He's um, he's not here."

"Don't lie to me. I smell him so he better bring his sorry ass here right now."

Carlisle wasn't entirely sure what to do. Bella seemed to be in full Alpha Female mode and displaying incredible strength. Her chocolate brown eyes were glowing, not hazel but yellow. Her fangs were elongated and her ears tipped off, fur having sprouted on them and the edges of her face. She looked absolutely feral and yet he was fascinated by what he was seeing. He would love to ask questions and examine her as he previously had wanted to, but knew it would be futile, especially with her in such an enraged state. Before he could open his mouth to speak Edward's voice from the staircase said, "Bella."

Whipping her head to face Edward, Bella snarled loudly before letting Alice and Jasper go, only to run full speed at Edward. Edward was so shocked by her sudden movements he did nothing to stop her punching him in the face and knocking him against the wall, knocking down the large picture frame of graduation caps. Not giving him a moment Bella continued to attack Edward, not allowing him to block her barrage of hits. Just when she had kicked him down the stairs, Edward had been able to grab hold of her wrist and bring her down with him. Bella quickly recovered and went to attack Edward again, only to be restrained by Emmett, though the large vampire was having some difficulty.

Rosalie raised an eyebrow and said, "As amusing as that was to watch, there is obviously a reason for your obvious rage, Bella. What brings you here to attack your ex?"

Bella looked at Rosalie for a moment, ignoring her burning skin as she said, "Edward purposely and quite smugly revealed the details of my trip to Italy to save his sorry ass to Jacob. He did it completely on purpose to take a jab at Jacob, and I am not having it. I care about Jacob too much to let Edward hurt him because of me."

"Bella, I was only thinking of you, my love," Edward said sweetly.

"Shut up, you lying piece of shit! You're no better than the spat gum on the sidewalk!" Her glowing eyes flashed in anger before she hissed, "I can't wait to rip your head right off of your shoulders. And when I do I'm going to mount it on my wall."

Edward and the rest of the Cullen clan—sans Rosalie and Jasper—all sported horrified expressions from Bella's statement. However before more could be said, Bella wrenched herself out of Emmett's hold and yelled, "Let go of me! Your touch burns my skin!"

Deciding to try talking again Edward said, "Love, you have to understand I was simply reminding you of the deal you made with the Volturi. They aren't going to let you out of it, so you will become a vampire and spend eternity with me."

"We'll see, but I can promise you this. I would rather die and be buried in the ground than spend an eternity walking this earth with the likes of you." Bella walked to the door to leave, but turned around only to say, "This isn't over, not by a long shot. You mess with Jacob and you mess with me. And you have messed with me for the last time."

And with that she departed, running towards La Push. In that moment, all Bella wanted was to be with Jacob. She wanted to be near him, to be wrapped in his comforting embrace, to be basking in his love, to be with him. She didn't understand how or why it took her this long to realize it, but in that moment she knew for certain that she was in love with Jacob Black. She had always had a possible inkling, but this time she knew it was true and she meant it. Tears filled her eyes and a smile spread on her face as she thought of Jacob and ran faster to the Reservation, to Jacob. She had to tell him now. Despite everything that had happened today, she had to tell him that she loved him.

Running just slightly behind her, Jared was surprised at what he had seen. Bella had completely flipped out on the Cullens and it was—dare he say it—awesome. This was definitely going to change things, especially now that she had cut herself off from the Cullens, though it seemed like they probably weren't done with her yet. As he crossed over the Treaty line he took notice that Bella was running off towards the Black house, most likely running to find Jacob. Deciding that she would be fine there, Jared turned off towards his own home to change clothes and go see Kim. He knew Sam and Paul didn't have much faith that Bella would be completely loyal to the Pack, but he actually wasn't worried. If tonight was anything to go by, Bella was completely and utterly pro-Pack, or rather pro-Jacob.