Paul bit into the sandwich in content. Right now, it didn't matter that he was in a house full of leeches, it didn't matter that his arm and leg were slowing healing and also were in a heap of pain. All that mattered was that he c and his wolf could help their mate. His eyes hadn't left the sonogram for a second. This right here was his child. Paul decided to look through the paperwork and his smile slowly started to falter.
Patient is underweight, anemic, low in iron and needs a stress-free pregnancy-based activity. Patient has been assigned prescription iron tablets to get iron levels up. Patient has been puking more than normal and will need to rest frequently.
Paul stopped reading as he noticed the pixie come in and sit across from him.
"Something I can do for you?" he asked coldly
"no, I just want to go blind for a few minutes. The visons give me a headache."
"What?"
"your kind block my visions. Well, sometimes it depends. For the most part I can't see much when you guys are around. It's probably why I can only see bits and pieces of Victoria's actions. with you guys around, it makes stuff difficult. And right now, I can't see a thing and honestly it feels good. The visons are always coming back to back and it can be overwhelming. So, while your scent is horrible, you're like an aspirin for me."
"glad I could help" sarcasm filling his voice
"So... what are you reading?" she asked
"my girlfriends medical report."
"oh, that's right, you did mention you had a girlfriend…what's she like and how does dating work with the whole werewolf thing?"
Paul smiled. If he got to talk about his mate all night, then staying here wouldn't be so bad.
….
"Esme?" Carlisle called as he threw the deer carcass to the side.
His wife had fed but it wasn't with the same energy as normal. He knew it had something to do with the conversation she had had with Bella.
"Dear? Is everything alright?" he asked as he wrapped his arms around her waist
"I just don't understand. Edward loves Bella, with everything he has. There mates! So why would she reject him?! He's been alone for so long! I don't understand Carlisle! They need to be togather!"
"Sssh. Sssh. My dearest, I know this isn't easy. But we have to let Edward and Bella handle this on their own. At least for now anyway. She's his soul mate. No matter what they will be togather. We just have to give them some time. "
"But Edwards so miserable.'' Esme cried into his chest.
"I know honey. Well, just put him around Bella's house when we run patrol. I'm sure it help them a lot."
"now, what happened between you and Bella?"
"oh Carlisle, she came to me for motherly advice and I totally ruined it. she was going to tell me something really important…she kept asking me about my past and my son and what it had been like while i had him and w-oh! Oh my gosh! I-I think I know what it was! Oh, how could I have been so selfish! She was going to tell me something really important!"
"what was it dear?"
"oh, nothing Carlisle. I have to make sure first. Come one lets go home. I'm sure our house guest is hungry."
….
Rosalie was filing her nails as she watched Emmett get dressed. He wasn't laughing or talking like he normally would after they had sex. Matter of fact this was the first time they had had sex in a week and that pissed Rosalie off. Emmet was always at her beck and call and he always complimented her. while she was still and probably always would be angry that Edward never desired her, Emmet had satisfied that need. So, when he didn't desire her or even seemed distracted it made her want to rip someone's head off.
Bu something else that was bothering her was how often he had been spending time with Bella. it infuriated her and Rosalie needed to know why. Why was he spending so much time with the pale scrawny human? He wasn't…attracted to her ...was he? No...no that couldn't possibly be it.
"So, you were pretty adamant about not going to Seattle. Why was that?'
"Someone has to be here for Bella. She's been really stressed out lately and I'm trying to get her to relax."
Rosalie felt her anger boil.
"Excuse me? I've been stressed lately. Chasing Victoria and running around with wolves. It's getting ridiculous. I'm the one who needs to relax."
"yeah well, why don't you and Alice take a spa day or something… I'm sure she would love that…oh! That's what well do! Bella can go to a spa! And maybe that would help Bell-"
"EMMETT! ENOUGH ABOUT BELLA! WHY ARE YOU SO CONCERNED ABOUT HER! HER LIFE ISNT THE ONLY ONE ON THE LINE! I MEAN IF I GET HURT WOULD YOU EVEN CARE!"
Emmett looked at his wife and blinked. Completely unfazed by her outburst.
"you know what rose. I always knew you were selfish… but I never knew you were this selfish. You're a vampire honey. You can defend yourself and yes, if you got hurt, I would tear that person apart limb from limb. And to answer your question. Bella … well she reminds me of my sisters from my human life and in truth it gives me something to protect. Someone who actually needs it or dare I say wants it. To her I'm not just the muscle of this family, or the one who doesn't always get what everyone else is talking about. To Bella I'm her big brother. Plain and simple. With or without Edward. And right now, there's a maniac who not only trying kill her but creating an army to take us all out. And if she were after you, I would do the same thing. So please, get your face out the mirror and start looking at anyone who isn't you. I'll see you in a few days."
…
Jasper stood next to Alice as they listened to Paul brag and brag about his girlfriend. Of course, jasper already knew it was Bella but that didn't make the emotions rolling off him any less good. Paul talked with such joy, it made jasper want to take Alice shopping. It was the same feeling. Alice always got excited when shopping came up. Alongside them was Esme who decided since another human was in the house, she had to cook.
"Paul. She sounds wonderful." Esme swooned. She always loved a good love story.
"So, I presume there are wedding bells in your future?" Alice asked
"absolutely. I asked her to marry me a while ago. She said yes of course."
"oh! Paul that's so exciting. Have you guys made plans yet!"
"uh no there hasn't been a lot of time to do so…I mean with Everything that's going on. Besides, I want her to live her life first. College, job, whatever she wants, as long as she's happy and as long as she's by my side, the wolf and I are happy."
"the wolf?" Esme questioned
"uh, yeah so when we phase, were literally sharing our bodies, mind and emotions with the spirit of the wolf…. Anyway, the wolf isn't complicated, and he doesn't require much. Our mate, sex, food and a den is all we need. And as long as she's satisfied that's all we need."
"having a mate, sex, food and a den. Sounds simple enough" Emmett joked even though his face showed irritation.
"you ready to go Jas?"
"I sure am. Alright darling, ill be back in a few days." Jasper said as he kissed Alice "now, where is that mind reader of a brother of ours?"
And right on time, Edward stormed in. Eyes black as night.
"Edward? What's wrong?" Esme asked as Emmet, jasper and Alice joined her in the living room.
Edward didn't respond. Instead he ran over to the piano and literally ripped it in half and like lighting Rosalie and Carlisle were downstairs.
"Edward! Stop this. What has gotten into you! If you want any chance of getting Bella back, then calm yourself!" Carlisle roared. That had been the first time in a long time he allowed his vampiristic nature to take over. He was the leader of this coven, not his son and even Carlisle had a limit.
Immediately jasper sent waves of calm.
"Thank you, jasper. Now Edward- "
"If Victoria's going to create an army then we are going to need reinforcements…I'm going to Denali."
It was then Carlisle Cullen made his decision and it was so fast an Enraged Edward couldn't fight back in time.
Carlisle rushed and knocked Edward unto his back, signaling, jasper and Emmet to hold him down.
"Edward Masen Cullen. I am the leader of this coven, and you will no longer undermine me, and you will no longer destroy this family's belongings! Its time for you to grow up! now if you want to visit our cousins in Denali that's fine but as the coven leader, I will be the one to tell them about the situation. And if your still too upset to talk, then Emmet and jasper will take you hunting. Now go."
Emmett and jasper followed him out.
Carlisle sighed.
"something must have happened between him and Bella. i- "
"Paul! Wait!" they heard Alice yell.
Carlisle and Esme ran to where Alice was and saw Paul phase. He landed on all fours in their back yard and was just about to shoot off when another wolf appeared cutting him off. The wolf was slender, sandy colored and had oversize paws.
The slender wolf approached Paul in a submissive stance and lowered himself on his belly. Paul growled but shuffled the smaller wolfs neck.
Minutes later, the two wolves became one man and one tall teenager.
"Are you sure she was alright?" Paul asked as the two put on their shorts.
"Paul, man stop worrying. She's fine. Now, go back in there and let Dr Cullen check you out. I'm gonna go back and grab our overnight bags..."
Paul sighed, looking up to where the trio of vampires stood. It was gonna be a long night.
…
Bella chewed her lip in anxiety as she took her place at the dinner table. Across from her was Harry and sue clearwater, Leah, old quill, quil jr and next to them was Embry.
On her side was her father, Jacob, Billy and Rachel. She was anxious for two reasons. One, half the food under her nose was making her nauseous and two, she had no idea dinner was going to be …this formal. She expected a spaghetti dinner with Billy and Jacob. Lukewarm sodas and maybe a mariner's game but this…this was completely different. This was…overwhelming. She should have known something was up when Jacob picked her up and drove to the Clearwater's instead of his house, she was confused.
"hey jake I thought we were having dinner with our dad's?"
"we are bells but were also having dinner with our dad's best friends. I guess they wanted to get togather and bring the kids along. Didn't Charlie tell you?"
"uh, no that detail was left out. "
Bella's thoughts were interrupted when she felt a warm hand on her shoulder. It was her father.
"you alright Bella? your looking a little pale." he asked
"oh…yeah...I'm fine dad. no worries."
Charlie nodded and continued on his animated conversation with Billy.
"so Bella, how's school going?" harry asked casually
"oh its going alright. I'm just ready for it to be over. I'm doing pretty good, but I still have a lot of makeup work."
"jeez I wonder why." Leah said with a sneer.
Bella however ignored her, continued her conversation with harry.
"how's fishing… dad said you guys caught more than usually."
"yeah we sure did! Now the only issue I'm having is eating it baked…I miss my fish fry's."
Bella let out a chuckle.
"you know Mr. clearwater, you can just throw it in the skillet without the flour and use olive oil instead of vegetable. It might not be fried but it still taste good."
"really? Ill have to try that. Sue! How come you didn't tell me!?"
"oh, you know exactly why harry. If I had said it, you would have thought I was trying to take away your fun but since Bella said do it. Do see how men work Bella?" sue joked
Bella went to say something, but Leah interrupted.
"I doubt she does mom. Bella doesn't have a real man anyway."
Sue went to correct her, but Bella spoke up.
"Alright Leah, I'm going to squash this here and now. I don't know what your problem is...no, actually I do…your just pissed off because things have not gone your way in life, and you know what I'm sorry about that. I know you used to date Sam and that didn't work out, but you know what life moves on and you need to move on. Don't be like me and let the world fall apart just because your boyfriend dumped you. Its not healthy. So, stop being a bitter bitch to everyone else and get your head out of your goddamn ass. People might actually like you if you did. Besides you're a beautiful, confident girl who make something out of herself. Why waste it."
Bella then stood up and stormed out.
Jacob followed her.
"bells? Bells?" he called
"I'm fine Jacob. I just need some air."
Jacob wrapped his arms around her and chuckled.
"That's was actually really hot! Bells. I was…shocked. I don't think Leah's ever had someone tell her off other than Paul. Where did that come from?"
"I was just tired of her bull crap. I mean, I know it hurts and it takes a lot support to get out of the rut. I mean you, my dad and p-another friend really helped me out. You guys didn't let me feel sorry for myself. in fact, you all reminded that I was loved, and that life continued even without the Cullen's."
"you are loved bells. You really are." Jacob said softly.
"Thanks, jake."
Bella turned back to go inside but Jacob stopped her.
"no, really bells. You are loved. I mean...I love you honey. With everything I have."
"I love you too Jacob but...you know you are my best friend in the whole world and you'll always be apart of my life. But jake...I'm not blind and I'm not stupid. Just because I broke up with Edward doesn't mean I'm just going to come running into your arms. And in truth its kind of selfish of you to think I would… I mean…our friendship is already on the rocks as it is. I thought we were staring over. Not going back and repeating the same mistakes that hurt our friendship. I'm sorry that I don't love you the same way you love me, and I know that led you on after Edward left…but…I was just so vulnerable jake and you know what, I thought we could be something. I really did…but then things changed. You joined the pack and …you chose not to speak to me jake and don't you dare blame it on sam. He told you you couldn't see me. He never said you couldn't call. And then we got over that and tried to work it as best as we could but...we just weren't meant to be jake. We were meant be best friends… not lovers."
"see that's where your wrong Bella. we are meant for each other. Were good for each other. We can be good for each other. Just give me a chance, dammit bells. Before all this wolf stuff…we were good. We were so good. We had something and then…and then it good ruined by the wolf!"
"no, Jacob, the wolf didn't ruin anything. I accept the wolf; I accept every part of you and that includes your stubbornness. We started off great your right, but even then, I still didn't feel the same way you feel about me now. you push and you push but you never know when to stop. Please don't ruin this."
"no, Bella. I know you love me. "he said as he wrapped his arms around her.
"I do but not in a romantic way."
"I'm not giving up. Bella, you belong with me."
Bella went to say something, but Charlie called for them.
"Bells? Jacob? you two out here?"
"coming dad!" Bella shouted as she maneuvered out of Jacob's grasp.
"jake…don't ruin this. "
"I'm not ruining anything bells. I'm making it better. "he then leaned in and pressed his lips against hers. Hot arms trapping her against him.
At first Bella was too shocked to do anything but once she came to her senses, she clocked Jacob. right in the face.
But of course, Bella being him human, heard a sickening crunch and felt a hot hand pull her away from Jacob.
"AAARRRGH!" she screamed. Throbbing pain searing through her hand.
"ow! Damn Bella why did you hit me? are you hurt!?"
"you kissed me! your fucking moron! You kissed me! What is wrong with you!"
"JACOB! GET AWAY FROM BELLA NOW!" a deep voice ordered.
"Bella? Jacob!" Charlie called as he stepped outside. Behind him was harry, Billy and sue. Embry, quill and Leah had joined them. With their sensitive hearing they heard Bella scream.
At the same time, a Trembling Sam pulled Jacob away from Bella and threw him to the ground face first.
"ARE YOU SERIOUS! WHAT IS YOUR ISSUE! TAKE A WALK JACOB! NOW!"
"now hold up a second Sam, what in the world is going on out here? Bella are you ok?" Charlie asked as he looked at her.
Bella however didn't answer, instead she lunged at Jacob and managed to knee him. right in the groin.
"you idiot! I trusted you Jacob! I thought I made myself clear! And your answer to is to kiss me! What is wrong with you!?" she screamed as tears poured down her face.
Bella went to lunge at Jacob again, but her father pulled her back.
"now, stop it bells you'll just hurt yourself even more. Jacob, what in the world dd you do to make Bella hit you?"
Jacob who was now kneeling on the ground groaned in pain and tried to explain.
"I..I..I kissed Bella and she…hurt her hand by punching my face."
"you kissed Bella! well good for you!" Charlie cheered
"DAD!" Bella shouted in shock. Was he really taking jacob's side? Had he not heard her rant when she was lunging at Jacob?
Not being to take any more embarrassment especially in front of her father's friends, Bella stormed off but not with Sam chasing after her.
…
Bella couldn't see. She didn't care. All she knew was that her father had taken jacob's side and her hand really hurt. She also knew she wasn't wanted at that dinner table. The glares from Leah and the irritation running off Rachel. It was unbearable.
"Bella! Bella! stop!"
Bella stopped to see Sam running after her.
"Just leave me alone Sam."
"I can't do that Bella. I heard that crunch in your hand. Its obviously broken. Now come here."
Bella angerly walked over to him and gingerly grabbed her hand. She winched.
"yeah, its definitely broken. Do you want to go to the hospital, or do you want to see Dr. Cullen?"
"Dr. Cullen please. I hate hospitals." She said as more tears filled her eyes. Bella wasn't a crier, but her hormones had her balling. Her emotions were all over the place. She missed Paul. She was pissed at Jacob. she needed to tell her father about the baby and most of all she missed Paul.
"alright Bella, I'm going to pick you up. Last we need is for you to be falling over and hurting yourself more."
Bella nodded and laid her head on Sam's chest.
"Sam? Why are you always rescuing me? this like…the third time… First in the forest, then when I slapped Paul and now."
"well…what can I say Bella. there's just something about you. You're a magnet for trouble. Now you want to tell me what happened?"
…
Emily young helped her aunt put the food away and glanced at Jacob black who had ice between his legs.
"you're an idiot Jacob. a real idiot." Embry scowled.
"shut up Embry." He groaned
"has anyone seen Sam? We were walking togather but then he just disappeared."
"he went after Bella after she kneed jake." Embry said happily.
Emily slammed the pan down.
"What? Why is he with her? doesn't she have a father to watch over her?"
"well, Charlie's talking with Billy. What's wrong with you Emily?"
"has anyone checked on Paul?" Emily asked in aggravation as she turned her back to them. When she had heard that Paul had been hurt, Emily was ready to drop everything and tend to him, but Sam assured her Dr. Cullen was taken care of him. So instead Emily was going to go to pauls tomorrow morning, cook him a good meal, clean his house and wait for him to come home. He would be so happy.
"Sam sent Seth to stay the night with him at the Cullen's. hey Sam's outside. He's getting ready to leave with Bella." Quill said as he came in to grab his grandfather's take home plate.
Emily dropped everything and dashed outside. Her mouth dropped open when she saw her fiancée, her imprint Carrying Bella swan to his truck and buckling her in.
"Sam? Sam? Where are you going?"
"I'm taking Bella to visit Dr. Cullen."
"why cant her father take her, or she can go herself. She's a grown woman."
Sam huffed and resisted rolling his eyes.
"her hand and maybe her whole arm is broken Emily. You know how strong we are. besides I have to check on Paul anyway. And don't forget you owe chief swan and Bella an apology. Why don't you start with chief swan first."
"but...wait! why don't I come with you…I can apologize to Bella on the way."
"no, imprint of mine will be under the same roof as a cold one!" Sam snarled
"But Bella can!"
"its different Emily!She's not an imprint!" Sam shouted "Now, please finish helping sue and go home. I'll be home late."
"Don't bother. Sleep on the Cullen's couch!" Emily shouted as she turned on her heel and walked off. She had things she needed to do.
…..
Bella was silent as Sam's words Echoed in her head. She was not an imprint. So, when it came time for her and Paul to reveal that they were togather wat would happen to them? Would Sam alpha order Paul away from her?
Would they ban them from seeing each other? Paul would leave the pack before it even got that far. So, what was she so worried about? Before she knew it, they were parked outside the Cullen's home and Seth was at her door.
"Big sis! what are you two doing here so late?" Seth asked he gently help her out the truck.
"I have to see Dr. Cullen…I hurt my hand." She said nervously. Paul was going to Explode. She just knew he was.
Seth's face became serious, because he knew exactly what Bella was thinking.
"I see. Well, lets go."
Seth cautiously led them in let Sam take the lead. He then however stood in front of Bella; arms spread holding her in place behind him.
Sam of course looked at Seth strangely but realized the issue when he heard a very Feral growl.
Sam turned ready to attack but stopped when he saw Paul. His eyes were yellow, and his hands were shaking but he didn't say a word.
"Sam? Bella? did you say you hurt your hand?" Carlisle asked as he cautiously stepped towards them.
"yeah…I think its broken…and my arm might be too."
"oh dear, please have a seat and ill get my medical bag."
Bella winched as she sat down. Her eyes glued onto Paul who still had not moved. His eyes yellow and hands trembling. His eyes never left her own. Bella couldn't resist.
"Paul…" she finally broke.
That was all the injured wolf needed. He immediately took Bella's injured hand and began to examine it.
He was going to ask something, but Carlisle entered the room again.
"Alright Bella, let's see what were looking at."
A few seconds later, Carlisle gave a diagnosis.
"Well, fortunately its not broke, just sprang." He then proceeded to wrap it.
"Bella may I ask what happened?'' a soft voice asked
It belong to Alice. Bella hadn't spoken to her since the night Charlie banned her from the house.
Deep down Bella missed her, even if she still hadn't apologized. So Bella let her guard just a little and said "I punched a Jacob."
Paul growled.
"Paul you need to calm down. "Sam ordered. Confused as to why Paul was so aggravated.
Alice and Bella began a small conversation just as Carsile was finishing up with her arm. However, he stopped when he noticed something strange on Bella collar bone. It seemed during her incident her shirt had been pulled down.
"Bella? may I ask what that is on your collar bone?"
Bella however instantly froze. How was she supposed to respond? She couldn't exactly tell him what is was.
"oh, it's nothing…nothing at all. Look, I'm actually really tired. So, I'll just head home."
Bella tried to get off the stool, Carlisle had sat her on but managed to trip and was caught by Carlisle. This of course gave him full access to her neck and collar bone.
"Bella! Who bit you? Did Edward do this?" he asked urgently as he moved her towards the sofa.
By now Rosalie and Esme had entered the room.
Sam immediately walked over to the duo.
"Dr Cullen step back. Bella…did Edward or another vampire bite you" he asked with caution.
"no. . just leave it alone." Bella said in irritation.
However, Carlisle stepped next to Sam and attempted to touch the mark on Bella's collar bone.
This was the moment…. That Things changed.
When Carlisle's finger just barley grazed the bite mark on Bella's neck, she let out a horrifying, blood curling scream.
"ARRRGGGHH!"
Her body fell to the floor and Paul caught her. His instincts on high, his mind split between protecting his mate and tearing everyone in the room apart.
"SETH! Take her to the den!" Paul ordered. Instead of yellow eyes, Pauls eyes were now glowing silver. As if lighting itself was flowing through him.
"SETH STAY!" Sam ordered. However, Sam's order fell on deaf ears. Seth grabbed, he and pauls belongings and dashed out the door.
With Sam's back turned, Paul lunged for Carlisle. He had the male doctor in a choke hold, but it wasn't to kill and Carlisle for some strange reason picked up on that.
So, when Esme, Rosalie and Alice got into attack position. He signaled them to stand down and the doctor relaxed, showing the wolf he meant no harm.
"Word of Advice doctor. Never…never…never touch a Marked and mated woman. It literally causes her such pain, its unbearable but it also awakens the killer instinct in the male. Now I'm going to let you go and none of you will follow. And if you ever touch my mate when she specifically tells you to leave her alone, I will kill you."
Paul then let the doctor go and burst out the Cullen's front door.
Sam let out an apology and then went after Paul.
…
Sam was going to phase but found he didn't need to because Paul was still human. He was running at top speed and Sam was even struggling to catch up.
"PAUL!PAUL DAMMIT SLOW DOWN!" he tried to order but it fell on deaf ears.
But as soon a they crossed into their own territory Paul stopped.
Eyes sliver with a blue tint just like lighting.
"you have five seconds. Five seconds, uley!"
"PAUL what is going on! Did you imprint on Bella and not tell me!?"
"no! Sam! Bella and I are togather because we choose too! Five seconds is up!"
"Wait dammit! So, what about the bite marks! DID YOU BITE BELLA!?" Sam yelled as he lunged for his pack brother.
Paul dodged him.
"I did. Bella swan is mine! marked and mated! Get over it Sam!"
Sam felt a rage like no other and was about ready to rip pauls throat out but instead Paul slipped away. it was one of the reasons the pack nicknamed him slippery Paul. He was the fastest and stealthiest out of all of them.
In a blind rage, Sam went to find the elders. He would not be sleeping to night and still had to deal with Jacob.
Nothing was making sense. Paul was dating Bella and he had marked her…but they were not imprinted nor were they married. Paul had broken the law. A sacred, sacred law. Sam was about to lose his mind.
…..
Seth tried getting Bella to drink or even eat something, but it was no use. She simply stayed in fetal position on the couch.
Seth shook his head. Leave it to the vampires to screw his sister up again. How could they have not known. You never touch a vulnerable spot on another person mate, that's just common sense.
The front door was ripped off its hinges and Seth knew immediately not to lookup. Paul had given himself completely to the wolf.
"get out."
Seth complied with out a second glance and ran straight to the boat house. He actually had a room in Paul and Bella's house too but most of the time he like staying in the boat house. It gave him peace away from his parents and sister. He just hoped tomorrow would be a better day but one thing he knew…Jacob black wouldn't live to see it.
Paul took one big whiff of the air and smelt fear, confusion, anxiety, stress and pain. All of it coming from his mate. His pregnant mate.
His pregnant mate who was on a strict no stress policy. The stress that could possibly cause the loss of his Pup.
Paul felt his wolf shiver. He could lose his pup. He could lose his mate. The stress of it all possibly killing them both.
The fear and anxiety of losing his mate and pup pushed Paul over the edge. He immediately ran to his mate and scooped her up. He needed to cover her, to protect her, to take away everything that wasn't him.
"ssh baby. I'm here. were here. its going to be ok. I'm gonna take care of you."
His mate could only let out a sorrow filled cry. When Paul was finished with her, he would surely find out what Jacob black did to have his mate punch him. it truly didn't matter; he was going to kill him anyway.
Paul marked his mate over and over again that night. leaving his mark in places only he would be able to see. He wanted her to be in such pleasure that she couldn't remember what caused her pain. And after tonight, there would be no more hiding. Everyone would know that they were togather and no one would ever touch her again.
….
Bella groaned as last nights dinner was puked into the toilet.
Paul stood over her and held her hair.
Her body ached but not in a bad way. Last night, Paul had made love to her more times than she could count, and they had even tried some new moves. She had never known pleasure like being on top.
Once she was done. He helped her up and took her back to the bedroom. He gave her a cup of mint tea and then he spoke. His eyes still silver backed with the lighting like glow.
"no more bell. No more hiding. No more stress, no more people touching you, and no more of you getting hurt. I can't lose you both. You mean too much to me. now, I'm going to go kick Jacob black 's ass and then I'm going go talk to your father man to man and tell him about us. I want you to stay here and relax. And then after all of that, you and I are going to go just sit and be…even if it is for a few hours."
"we need to talk to my dad togather babe. I don't want him to think I'm hiding behind you." Bella argued
"At least let me talk to him first. I need him to see that I am a man and I am not afraid. I won't tell him about the baby, or how serious we are. but I won't keep our love hidden any longer. We are too important but for crying out loud Bella I need you take care of yourself. I don't, can't and won't lose you. I read the medical report and I'll do everything in my power to help you through this."
Bella sighed and wiped a few tears away.
"What did I do to deserve a wonderful man like you?"
"nothing at all baby. You didn't have to. Now get back in bed. I'll bring breakfast you in a minute."
"wait, can you tell me what happened last night? all I remember was pain and then…us."
"The doctor vampire touched our mark and it caused a chain reaction. The mark is sacred and if anyone who isn't you or I, touches it then it literally causes you pain and for me, it makes me want to slaughter anyone in sight. It's a defense mechanism."
Bella nodded.
"alright…"
"hey…honey…what happened last night?"
Bella laid on Pauls chest and explained the whole situation to him. Telling Edward, she was pregnant, the awkward dinner, telling Leah off, Jacob kissing her and her father not coming to her defense. This of course caused Paul to ravish her all over again.
After a while, he finally left with a promise to feed his soon to be hungry mate. Bella however needed to shower. Her body was sore.
….
Sam opened his eyes as exhaustion filled his body.
"Sam? Honey? Time for breakfast!"
Sam groaned as his mother's voice filled his sensitive ears. Not wanting to see Emily and not wanting to face the Elders, he had come to his mothers with his tail between his legs.
He was at a crossroad. Right now, they were possibly going to war and needed to be prepared. Was now the time, to Expose his strongest fighter and his secret relationship to the elders. Sam knew Paul and Paul did not like authority. It was bad enough he couldn't get him to submit to an alpha order. It had been like that for a while. But now Seth? Now, that was strange, and it infuriated the wolf. He now had two pack members who were acting on their own accord but was now one was initially recreating the horrible decision that broke his former girlfriends' heart.
He was with Bella now but once Paul imprinted Bella would be devastated and left alone. It would probably kill her or lead her back to the leeches. Sam let out a frustrated sigh. They needed to focus on finding the redhead, not dividing the pack.
He would go see Billy black and then Sam would call a pack meeting. He was going to set everything straight.
…
Paul's took one whiff of the air and found exactly who he was looking for. Charlie swan. He was sitting at the black's kitchen and across from him was Jacob. Paul made sure his shirt was extra tight and his jeans were ripped in all the right places. His muscles stretched under the shirt and behind his black shades were silver glowing eyes.
His outside demeanor was cool but, on the inside, he was a raging beast. How could Charlie cheer baby alpha on after he kissed Bella without her consent? What kind of father doesn't defend his daughter? But then again, Jacob black had everyone up his ass, it almost didn't surprise him.
So, with a sexy swagger, Paul strutted up to the black home. Ready to do some damage.
He knocked on the Door and was greeted by a loud come in.
The smell of French toast, eggs and bacon filled his nose. He grimaced however because it smelled disgusting. another thing about mated and marked wolves was that they didn't take food from anyone hand but their mate. It reminded him of when he and Bella got togather, after that day, he only preferred her food. So when anyone else offered him food he would say no but as soon as they sat the food down he would eat, but if Bella handed him something he'd eat it in a heartbeat.
"Paul? Hey there. What brings you by?" Billy asked as he put a plate of French toast on the table.
Paul took in his surroundings. Sitting at the table was Jacob, Rachel, Embry, quill and Charlie swan. Just the man he needed to see.
"Good morning. Billy, I'm just popping by. Chief swan sir? How are you." Paul asked as he flashed a sharp tooth smile.
Charlie who looked beyond irritated. Gave him a simple nod and continued drinking his coffee.
However, Paul wasn't that easy to get rid of.
"Paul? Was there something you needed? Were kind of having breakfast here" Billy said with a hint of malice.
Paul wasn't stupid. Other than Leah, he wasn't liked very much. And he honestly didn't give a damn. All he needed was Bella and Seth. Seth was good too. The ones who probably tolerated him the most were Sam, Jared and Embry. But that didn't matter because right now he was getting ready to fight for the women he loved.
Time to put the chief of police in his place.
"oh, I see that chief. I'm not blind. I'm just here for chief swan and Jacob. but ill get to him later. Now, chief swan. Can I hold your attention for just about fifteen minutes?"
Charlie swan glared at the teenager in front of him. Who the hell did he think he was coming into his friends' home like this?
"what do you need from me boy? I mean you come into Billy's home and have the nerve to speak to your elders like you own the place. So, think about your next words clearly."
Paul grinned and flashed the man a toothy grin. Taking his glasses off and revealing his silver. Lighting like glowing eyes.
"I'm here for one thing Chief swan and that's to tell you that I am irrevocable, insanely and passionately in love with your daughter. I love Bella more than my very next breath and would do anything for her. I'm here to ask for your blessing out of respect but being honest, having your approval or not, wouldn't change a thing. Bella and I are togather and sir I intend to make an honest woman out of her, whether you approve or not, but I do know that it would set Bella's heart at ease to know that you did approve. Abd that's all I have to say sir."
The whole table was quiet, all except For Charlie swans confused garbles. His face was red like a pepper and the vein in his skull was throbbing.
Jacob however broke the silence with a thundering yell.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABIUT PA-"
Jacob didn't finish his words because with cat like reflexes Paul reached across the table and literally dragged Jacob across it.
Paul had him by the throat.
ignoring the yells and screams of those around him, Paul threw Jacob outside and kneed him right in the ribs.
He felt hot hands trying to rip him off, but it didn't work. Paul was already too far gone. A man defending his mate was one not to be messed with.
His fist connected with Jacob's face and he heard a sick, satisfying crunch.
Paul then elbow dropped Jacob in the chest. The wolf wanted blood and he was going to get it. He was going to make sure Jacob wouldn't be able to move for the next twenty-four hours.
By now Paul had broken both of Jacob's ribs, his nose, his arm and made sure his eyes were swollen shut. He was just about to punch out more teeth when Paul felt a burning pain In his shoulder. Dropping Jacob and turning around he found Charlie swan, trembling, red face and holding his gun.
So, his future father in law had shot him.
"Bout time you grew some balls chief swan. Why couldn't you have shot Jacob when he kissed YOUR DUAGHTER WITH OUT HER CONSENT!" he roared as he stepped into the muzzle of the chief's gun.
"Paul stop this!" Billy black yelled.
"NO, YOU STOP IT CHIEF BLACK! YOU SIT HERE AND CODDLE THE FUTURE CHIEF LIKE HE DIDN'T JUST SEXAULLY ASSUALT A FEMALE! AND JUST BECAUSE YOU AND HER FATHER ARE BEST FRIENDS IT MAKES IT OK! WELL IT DOESN'T !"
Paul felt Sam before he saw him and turned to see the man bare chested and stomping towards him.
"DON'T WASTE YOURT TIME SAM! IM FINISHED HERE!"
He then phased right on the fly, not caring if Charlie swan saw. He needed to know anyway.
Of course, Paul heard Sam barking orders and when someone asked if they should go after Paul, Sam said no. it was useless.
The wolves who were on patrol looked on in shock. What the heck had just happened?
…..
Emily young swaggered on to Paul's front porch wearing a skintight black dress. And under it a lacey teddy. Paul would love it, and, on this morning, she would finally be able to stake a claim on him. Testing the doorknob, she saw that the door was unlocked. Today kept getting better and better.
She walked in and gasp. His home was more beautiful than she imagined, and it was beyond spacious. The whole pack plus imprints could fit. The first room was the kitchen and dinning room and as she continued on, she saw that the living room was juts as big. There was a huge couch and a huge love seat, alongside it was a flat screen tv and on the other side the room was a bookcase, filled with all kinds of books. She never took Paul for reader. She then continued on and saw three spare bedrooms, and upstairs there were two spacious offices, with red oak desks and business-like chairs. Emily went further down the hallway to find the master bedroom, a bathroom and then she found a room that had had the door closed.
Curiosity got the best of her and she opened it. What she saw had her heart stop. Colored in light hues of silver and turquoise …. was a nursery.
"like what you see?"
Emily jumped ten feet in the air wand turned to see Bella swan.
"So, do you see it yet Emily? I fucking Win. Its over. This little game you have concocted in your head is over. Of course, it was never a competition to begin with. Paul is mine and always will be. Now do me a favor get your horny, man stealing, nauseating Ass out of my home. Your stinking up the place with your stench."
"how dare you!" Emily shouted "how dare you try to ruin the relationship I have with Paul! You are not an imprint! you are not chosen by the spirits! You are worthless Bella swan! And nothing but trouble! Paul is only using you! Because before you know it – "
Emily was silence as Bella walked away from her and headed downstairs.
Emily followed Bella as she entered the kitchen and tried to continue her insults but was stopped when she felt a sharp pain hit her cheek.
"listen here Emily young. You are the most selfish, inconsiderate and tackles women I know. How dare you try to break up a relationship! You have a great man at home! A great man! And he would do everything and anything he can for you! And yet here you are! in another man's home trying to seduce him! you just love tearing apart happy relationships don't you and you know what's sad Emily; you don't even see it. So, go home. Go back to Sam and leave Paul alone. He's mine. Always will be."
"Paul lahote Will never be yours Bella swan he-"
This time Emily was silenced to a punch in the face. She stepped back as she felt blood drip form her nose.
"I won't repeat myself! get. Out. Of. my. house!"
Emily went to lunge at her, but she was pushed back by a strong force. Standing between Bella and Emily was Leah clearwater and standing in the doorway, looking devasted and yet angry was Sam.
"s-Sam?" Emily called in a broken voice.
"Get. Out Emily. Now." was all he said. The pain from the imprint pull searing in his heart but the devastation of What Emily wanted to do hurt worse.
In embarrassment and devastation, Emily fled out the front door.
Sam himself was stuck in the doorway of Paul's home.
"Sam" a deep voice called
It was Paul. Without saying a word, he simply guided his alpha into the home and offered him all the comfort he could.