The Alpha Female

JacobxBella

Rated M

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

Author's Note: Hey, sorry this chapter is late being put up. I was dealing with the end of the spring semester and projects and finals. But I am back and here to bring you more content. Also, YOUR GIRL GRADUATED COLLEGE! (cue the graduation music, lol) It was a long time coming, but I finally did it. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter for what it is worth and stay tuned for more. XOXO, SehunsBae37.

The Alpha Female

Chapter 19

Panting heavily, Bella stood up from the ground of the clearing she was in with Jared, holding her side as she did so. A hiss left her mouth as she tried to straighten up, bending down slightly as she did. Sweat was pouring down her face as she looked up at her sparring partner, slightly annoyed that he didn't seem as tired as she was. Even so, she was pleased with the training that Jared had bestowed upon her.

Jared stood across from Bella and watched as she struggled to stand up full before walking over to her. Gently grabbing her, he helped her straighten up with a hand on her side that he had kicked not too long ago. When she seemed to be as straight as she was going to be, Jared ask, "Are you alright?"

Bella nodded and panted, "Yeah, I'm okay."

"Maybe I sparred with you too hard."

"No, I asked you to not hold back on me, and you didn't. It only makes sense that I would wind up like this."

"True, but I'm not sure Jacob will appreciate the many bruises I put you."

Bella waved off his statement saying, "I'll be okay. Besides, it's not like you tried to kill me like Paul did."

Jared nodded slightly, knowing exactly what Paul had done to Bella in their training session. The whole Pack knew what he had done to her, attempting to kill her when she started to really fight back. Of course in retaliation, Bella kicked Paul's ass and made him submit to her before passing out. Her injuries that she had sustained then were far worse than the bruises she was wearing now. However, Paul had been bitter since then and his hatred for Bella seemed to be growing by the day. It actually concerned Jared and he briefly wondered if he should bring this up with Sam and Jacob.

The brunette took a few deep breaths for a moment before nodding to herself saying, "Okay, I'm alright now. I'm ready to head back to Jake's."

The two of them began walking out of the clearing and towards the Black house, Bella completely satisfied with how the training session she had with Jared had gone. They walked for a while until they stepped out of the woods at the edge of the Black property. As they stepped through, Bella smiled at the sight of Jacob and Billy sitting on the porch carving wood together. Approaching them she said, "Hey."

Jacob looked up and smiled at Bella before a look of concern came over his face. Seeing the bruises littering her skin and how she held her side, he set down his wood and knife and stood up from the porch, meeting his girlfriend before she could reach the porch and wrapped his arms around her. Looking down at her he asked, "Are you okay?"

Bella nodded and said, "Yeah, I'm good. It looks worse than it is. Jared didn't hurt me, I promise."

Jacob glanced at Jared who nodded in agreement with Bella's statement before nodding himself, accepting Bella's words. He knew he could trust Jared, as his Packmate was pretty fair, though sometimes he would side with Sam about certain things. Noticing Jared looked a bit troubled, he asked, "Jared, is there something you want to share with me?"

Jared glanced at Bella before looking back at Jacob, nodding in confirmation while also nodding his head towards the garage, letting his Pack brother know he wanted to speak with him in private. Jacob nodded and let go of Bella, telling her and Billy that he and Jared needed to talk before leading him to his garage. Once the two were inside it and the door ajar, Jacob asked, "What is it?"

"I need to talk to you in concerns to Paul," Jared said instantly. "I've noticed—and I'm sure you have too—that his hostility towards Bella seems to be getting worse by the day, especially after their sparring session turned ugly."

"Yeah, I've noticed. But Paul knows better than to try me concerning Bella."

"Maybe, but I have to admit I'm worried about her safety."

Jacob frowned at Jared's words. "What do you mean?"

Jared sighed as he weighed his next words. "What I mean is that I wouldn't put it past Paul to try and hurt Bella worse than he already had. I…I'd even say I wouldn't put it past him to try and kill her. With everything that she's inadvertently put us through and with what is coming next, Paul probably finds it in everyone's best interest if Bella was…out of the equation for good."

"Paul wouldn't do that."

"But what if he did? Think about it, Jake. Out of everyone in the Pack that has ever had a problem with Bella, who is the most vocal with their hatred for her and wishing she'd never come here in the first place?"

Silence fell between the two of them, Jared's question hanging in the air. Though he didn't want to think or admit it, Jacob knew his brother was right. Paul didn't let it be a secret how he felt about Bella. Even today when he called the emergency Pack meeting about Cullen, the first one to say anything had been Paul in all his hostility towards Bella. And he couldn't even refute the damage he had done to his girl when they were supposed to be training. What if Jared had a point? What if Paul tried to do something to hurt Bella? But he wouldn't do that, he wouldn't turn against the Pack like that and hurt the Alpha Female…would he?

Jared could see his words had left Jacob conflicted, and so he placed a hand on his shoulder. Looking him in the eye he said, "I'm not saying he'll do it, but I just want to put the word in your ear. Even I know him trying to do anything to the true Alpha's mate is treason in some way."

Jacob gave Jared a small smile and patted his shoulder in return saying, "Thanks Jared. I'll be sure to keep that in mind. But I think Sam should be told about this too, just in case."

"I was on my way to him next. You spend time with Bella."

Jacob and Jared left the garage, Jared walking off towards the woods while he went back to his house. Bella and Billy were still outside, Bella informing Billy of how her training session with Jared had gone. When Jacob stopped next to them, Bella looked up at him and asked, "What did Jared want?"

"Oh, nothing important." Jacob ignored Billy's knowing look, not wanting to worry the brunette seated next to him.

Bella nodded before turning back to Billy. "So who will I train with next?"

Billy chuckled before answering, "Seth, but only after a few days. But I would definitely go see Sue to look you over before heading home."

"Okay."

"Also, I'll call Charlie and let him know what it is that you're doing. By the way, how'd he take the information of everything I told him after I left? I know he was freaking out about having a supernatural daughter and their being supernatural beings in Forks and such."

Bella smiled. "He's fine, I think. We haven't had much time to talk about it more with everything that has been going on." She fell silent for a moment. "I should probably tell him everything that has happened. He won't be too happy about it and that I'm in the thick of it all."

Jacob bent down next to Bella and wrapped an arm around her, kissing her temple comfortingly. Billy took Bella's hand and gave it a comforting pat before saying, "All will be well. Besides, he'll be happy about one thing."

"What's that?" Jacob asked.

Billy grinned cheekily. "He'll be happy that you two are together."

Bella blushed as Jacob and Billy laughed, knowing that it was true. Of everything that Charlie would have to be told, he'd definitely be happy knowing his daughter and Billy's son were an item. Of course, they'd be sure to keep out the fact that they had had sex already. Though knowing Billy, he'd probably go ahead and tell the police chief, if only to get a good laugh at his reaction.

Hours later at twilight, Edward stood downwind of the Swan household, watching through the kitchen window how Bella was moving around the kitchen preparing dinner, all the while talking and laughing with that wretched Black. He scowled and emitted a small growl at seeing Black wrap his arms around Bella from behind, placing his face in her neck and delivering kisses to the column. Bella giggling as he did and her chocolate brown eyes shining with love as he did made him want to run into the house and kill the damn Shifter and take Bella away. However, he couldn't just yet; he had to bide his time.

Charlie Swan pulled into the driveway moments later and just as he walked into his home, a feminine voice behind him said, "Well, well. If this isn't a lovely surprise."

Edward turned around and faced the redhaired vampire standing behind him, her red eyes glinting in amusement. Looking at her he said, "Victoria, good evening."

"We'll see," Victoria said in response. "I see you're not trying to attack me, but rather glaring hatred at your human and her dog from out here. Did she drop you like the bad habit you are for her puppy?"

"I wouldn't call myself a bad habit. And no, she didn't drop me for him. He took her from me after placing a Quileute curse on her. And I need your assistance in getting my revenge on him."

Victoria blinked in surprise at the vegetarian vampire's statement. He wanted her help? And to get revenge on the dog? He did know she was trying to kill his human, right? And a Quileute curse? Did he have any idea how stupid he sounded? She chuckled slightly as Edward growled at her before saying, "Yeah sure, whatever. I help you get rid of the puppy, and that's one obstacle out of my way to get your human. You and your family will be the other, but I'm already in the process of figuring that out."

Edward scowled at her, as Victoria was deliberately hiding her thoughts from him. Ergo, he had no idea what her plans were, but he'd make sure she wouldn't hurt Bella. For the time being, he'd only use her to get rid of Black. After that, all bets were off and he'd take out Victoria and whatever her plans were to harm his beloved.

Taking an unnecessary breath, Edward held out his hand and said, "So it is agreed we will help each other to take care of that dog Jacob Black. After that, it is fair game what we do to each other. Deal?"

The redhead was silent for a moment before nodding and giving her hand, allowing the other vampire to shake it. As they shook hands, Victoria said, "I still plan on taking care of your human after this."

"And I'll be sure to protect her from you at all costs."

Satisfied with the deal that was made, Edward turned and ran off, leaving Victoria staring after him with a bemused expression on her face, still wondering what he was thinking teaming up with her for any reason. If he was smart—and it was clear that he wasn't—he wouldn't have even suggested that deal in the first place. But he already knew she was still planning on killing Bella Swan. However, he had no idea what she had planned, and there was no way he or his family could stop it.

Turning to leave, Victoria stopped abruptly seeing a dark silver wolf walking up on her from the shadows of the woods. She braced herself to attack it tried to attack her, not wanting to deal with any of these wolves right now. However, she was surprised to see the wolf transform into a human, standing strong and naked in front of her. Looking him up and down appreciatively for a moment, Victoria asked, "And how can I help you?"

The Shifter smirked at her and said, "My name is Paul Lahote, and I have a proposition for you, leech."