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 26

Victoria watched Paul sleep in the bed after their rough yet enjoyable fucking, watching as snored into the pillow his face was currently buried in. As she stared at him she recounted what he had told her not too long ago following their coupling. Paul had basically told her that his stupid Pack of dogs knew about her army of newborns to take out not only Bella, but them as well. They were her element of surprise, but now that they knew—and Paul too, the idiot tool that he was—about her plans, she had to rethink it. And unfortunately, she was probably going to have to eliminate her army.

Wait…Yes. Yes, she would do that. She'd get rid of the army she created, surprising the wolves once again, as she knew they would be preparing to fight many vampires rather than just trying to keep one—her—out. But even so, she still needed to get her hands on Bella and kill her once and for all. And to do that, she needed the help of Edward, as loath as she was to have it.

Picking up Paul's arm that was currently wrapped around her waist, she gently deposited it on the pillow where his head was resting and slipped out of the hotel bed. She then put on her undergarments, a pair of jeans, a tank top, and slipped her feet into a pair of boots. She glanced into the mirror to make sure her blue contacts were still in place before smoothing her wild red hair out, and then she left the hotel room. She made her way through the hotel and outside, walking down the sidewalk and into the shadows before breaking out in a run. She quickly traveled away from the hustle and bustle of the nightlife into the woods, making her way to the Cullen house.

It wasn't long before she made it to the residence and she slowed down into an easy walk. As she walked up the long driveway, she saw a light pup on inside the quiet home and the front door was opened, Edward stepping out onto the porch to meet her. Stopping at the bottom of the stairs she greeted, "Edward."

"Good evening, Victoria," Edward greeted in return. His nose wrinkled as she caught a whiff of her and said, "You smell like those wolves."

"I'm actually fucking one currently." At the other vampire's disgusted face, she said, "It's only to get information about the wolves and work things according to my plans. However, those dogs have figured out a part of my plan and now I need to rethink it. And I could definitely—unfortunately—use your help."

Edward stared at Victoria, trying to read her mind but was being purposely blocked out. Giving up on trying he weighed what she said in his head for a moment before saying, "Just so we're clear, I'm only helping you to get Bella back and get rid of Black."

Victoria rolled her eyes and replied, "Yes, yes, I know. And you said that she was his only weakness. Let's discuss our plans to see how we can use it to our advantage to both get what we want. Although, we both have different ideas in getting what we want."

"Indeed. Come inside and let's discuss out next moves."

The redhead smirked and nodded her head before stepping up the porch and inside the Cullen home, Edward stepping aside as she did. He then followed her inside and closed the door behind him, intrigued to hear what she had to say.

Seth stared in disbelief as he watched Edward invite Victoria inside his home and the two of them disappear inside, standing downwind from it. He couldn't believe what he had just heard the redhead say. Paul was sleeping with her and passing along information about them and what they're doing! He couldn't believe Paul would betray them like that. It hurt him to know that one of his Pack brothers would side with the enemy and put them all in danger. He felt large wolf eyes well up in tears before closing them. Turning tail, he quickly ran through the woods back to La Push, dreading telling Jacob the unfortunate news. He didn't know what would happen, but he knew one thing was for certain: Jacob was going to kill Paul with no mercy, and he wouldn't have any regrets over it.

Bella gasped as she woke up suddenly, panting as she sought to catch her breath. She placed a hand over her wildly beating heart to calm it, as well as take in some deep breaths. Taking her free hand, she ran her hand through her hair before running it down her face. As she calmed down, she thought about the dream she had just had. It was so surreal, almost like it had been happening, and it also scared her as well.

Turning her head she saw Jacob lying next to her, sleeping and snoring softly. He looked so peaceful and she knew he hadn't been sleeping much. She didn't want to wake him, but she really needed to talk to him about what she had jus dreamt. Even if it was nothing, she needed to talk to him about it. Placing her hands on his strong arm, Bella began to shake him while saying, "Jake, Jake wake up. Wake up, I need to tell you something."

Jacob groaned at being disturbed from his sleep before opening his eyes. He turned his head to look at the brunette and asked softly, "What is it, Bella?"

"I had a dream."

"…Okay? I was having a dream to."

"I know, but it's important. It may just be nothing, but I swear it was more like…like a premonition. And it…it scares me."

Hearing the concern in his love's voice, Jacob woke up fully and sat up in bed, facing Bella completely. Taking her hand in his and rubbing it soothingly with his thumb, he said, "Alright, tell me about your dream."

Bella looked into Jacob's eyes, she took a deep breath and began to speak saying, "I don't know if I'm crazy, but…in my dream, I dreamt that we faced off against Victoria."

"Her and her army?"

"No, there was no army. It was just her and…and Edward. And…and Paul."

Jacob's eyes widened in shock before his brows furrowed. Looking into those eyes he absolutely loved, Jacob asked, "Are you sure?"

Nodding she answered, "Yes, I'm very sure it was Paul. He had teamed up with Victoria and he…he was specifically going after me, trying to get me to Victoria for her to kill me."

"And what about the other leech?"

"Edward was going after you, trying to kill you. He…he…" Tears filled Bella's eyes and slid down her face. "He hurt you. He hurt you so bad and…and I tried to save you. I really did, but Paul got me and…and he gave me to Victoria and…and that's when I woke up." She broke down into quiet sobs, her dream—or rather nightmare—having obviously shaken her terribly.

Pulling her close and wrapping his arms around her, Jacob rubbed her back and kissed the top of her head before saying, "It's alright, Bells. It's okay; it was just a nightmare."

"But Jake, it was so real! And I'm afraid it could really happen!"

"It's not going to. And nothing is going to take me away from you. Not Victoria, definitely not Edward, nothing. I'm always going to be here for you, Bella. You and our baby."

He dropped a hand down to rest on Bella's stomach, feeling the slight bump she was already sporting under his hand. He smiled and said softly, "We're both going to come out of this alive and we're going to raise our son or daughter together. And when the time is right, I'm going to ask you to marry me."

Gasping softly, Bella looked up her at boyfriend with wide eyes. "Jake."

"I definitely want a future with you, Bella. You and me married, living in our own house, and our kid running around. The perfect happily ever after."

Bella smiled at Jacob and leant her head against his neck, placing her hand overtop of the one against her stomach. "I want that, too."

The two of them sat in silence, thinking of their future together. It was nice to think about and a definite hope for what was to come their way in the future, a good hope. Looking up at Jacob once again, Bella whispered, "I love you so much."

Jacob smiled and claimed her lips in a sweet, loving kiss before whispering back, "I love you too, honey."

Hugging her close once again, Jacob said, "And about Paul in your dream, I wouldn't worry about it. He may be a complete asshole, but he wouldn't team up with Victoria."

"You think so?"

"Yeah. I mean, he wouldn't betray his Pack and tribe just because his ego took a major burn when you kicked his ass."

"But he hates me and doesn't want me around."

"Then he'll just have to deal with it. You're the Alpha Female, my mate and girlfriend, the mother of my child, and you're here to stay no matter what."

Bella smiled and snuggled into Jacob, ready to settle back down and go back to sleep. However, she could hear someone calling Jacob's name, and it was getting louder while sounding rather frantic. As she listened more, she sat up a bit and asked, "Is that Seth?"

Jacob frowned and nodded before getting up off the bed and left his bedroom, Bella hot on his heels. They reached the front door and Jacob opened it, revealing Seth panting on the porch, and he was naked. Bella blushed brightly and turned her head while Jacob asked, "Seth, you couldn't have put your shorts on?"

Seth panted and took a deep breath before saying, "I had to hurry. I needed to tell you this."

"Tell me what?"

"It's Paul. He's…Jake, he's having sex with and working with Victoria. He's working with her and passing off information to her about us." Seth's face turned to one of complete and utter devastation. "He's betrayed us."

Bella gasped in shock and horror at what Seth had told them. It was just like her dream. Paul really had teamed up with Victoria. Jacob on the other hand, his entire frame went rigid and his jaw tightened considereably. His body began to tremble in rage, though he kept it in check with Bella being right beside him. Looking Seth in his eyes he asked lowly, "Are you sure? Are you sure it's Paul?"

Seth, eyes shining with honesty, nodded and confirmed, "Yes. I even heard the redhead say his name when she spoke with Edward."

"Edward?" Bella gasped out. "She's working with Edward, too?"

All Seth did was nod. Jacob and Bella looked at each other, one of them enraged while the other was overwhelmed. This was not the news they were expecting to hear, and it made them both feel physically sick. Paul had betrayed them, and they didn't know what to do. Well, Bella didn't know. Jacob however, he knew exactly what he would do when he saw Paul again, and he couldn't wait to put his hands on him.