Paul took deep breaths as he removed himself from the cabin and unto the deck.

"Who the hell do you think you are contacting me!" Paul growled as he tried to keep himself in check.

He would not phase on this boat in the middle of the ocean…he couldn't do.

"Don't take that tone with me you bastard!" his father raged.

Paul bit his tongue so hard he tasted blood.

"What. Do . You. Want?"

"it's your mother…She's dead. You need to come home to the reservation so we can start planning."

Paul felt like the air was knocked out of him. His mother. She was dead.

Dead.

"W-What do you me she's dead? How do you know! Don't lie to me." Paul yelled.

"your mothers dead bastard. plain and simple. You need to be in Tacoma in 3 days!"

"Three days! Three days! You think I can just drop what I'm doing and go to Tacoma in three days! I haven't talk to or heard from either of you in years! Years! And you think you can just call me up and order me around!"

"Either be in Tacoma in three days at the old house or you will face dire consequences. Don't make me come find your ass."

And then the line went dead.

Paul fell to his knees.

Why was everything suddenly crumbling down around him?

….

"it's done! Anything else you need your majesty?" Malcolm sneered at his sister.

Jenna smiled as she flipped through the ancient texts.

"Nothing for now. you just get to Tacoma and get everything settled. Have the shackles ready."

"Shackles? What in the world do we need shackles for!" Malcom roared.

"Think for a darn second Malcom. Your son-"

Malcom slammed his hand down unto the table, where Jenna was sitting.

"That monster, has never been and never will be my son. And you know that! now if you want to tell the whole tribe the truth, Go ahead! But I am not crazy enough to try and chain down a spirit wolf! Aint no way! Even I have my limits Jenna!"

"oh, so you want the money that you receive from the tribe to stop! Do you want to lose your house and your position!? Because if the truth comes out that's what will happen! Now Go Malcom!" Jenna ordered.

"Go? Go and what Jenna! Have you not seen the signs?! The pack is already starting to follow him! that boy is the Rightful A-"

"DON'T FINISH THAT SENTENCE!" Jenna roared "GET OUT! GET OUT! GET OUT! JUST DO AS I TELL YOU!"

Malcom ducked as a glass came his way. A sinister smile crept upon his face.

"There's that lahote anger. About time you let it out. Your always so uptight big sister."

Jenna let out an inhuman snarl and launched herself at Malcolm.

…

The next day:

Bella was uneasy. Just last night Paul had awoken her with bright yellow eyes. He was feral and nothing she did or try to say could bring him out of it. He had given himself completely to the wolf.

And now here they stood at the closest airport trying to get back to the united states. Paul had dark shades on and had limited the contact he had with his new wife.

Bella asked all the questions she could But Paul or his wolf anyway refuse to answer. He was protective and yet refuse to touch her. it was almost like he was shutting down and she had no idea why?

What was wrong with her wolf?

As Paul finally secured a flight for them, Bela gave it one last shot.

"Paul?" she called.

No response. No eye contact. Nothing.

"paul "she called again. This time her hormones got the best of her.

"don't you dare ignore me Paul lahote!" Bella snarled. She knew she was making a scene in the airport, but she didn't care.

"Get your head out of your ass and tell me what's going on!"

Bella stepped back by the sound of her own voice. It was deeper and louder than she had ever heard it.

"is everything alright over here mam?" a security guard asked as he approached the couple.

"My wife and I are fine. We will be taking our leave." Paul practically growled as he grabbed Bella's hand and walked away.

"Paul you have to talk to me. What is going on? And why did my voice sound like that?" Bella pleaded as her voice returned to normal.

Finally, just as they were approaching their gate. Paul whipped around and grabbed Bella by the hips. Pulling her into a protective hug.

"…My mother is dead Bella… I don't know how to feel about that, and I didn't know where that leaves us. I have to leave la push for a few days and no I don't want you to come. I know you would want to be there to be my support…but…my past is too dark and too dangerous. I don't want you or our children around that. you have to protect the babies."

"wait! Wait a second! Paul? Your mother died! Honey I'm so- "

"Don't apologize." He interrupted her. "I don't want any condolences for someone who wasn't worth it. My parents are and were horrible people and I don't want anything to do with them. I don't want any of my Family members near you Bella. There not good people."

Bella grinded her teeth togather.

"Just because your family is horrible doesn't mean that you can just put me in a protective box! If you don't want anything to do with them fine. But don't you dare ever ask me to leave your side. I'm going with you to the funeral whether you like it or not! We are partners Paul! And were in this togather! your not alone anymore…" she said as her voice softened.

Paul closed his eyes as he breathed in his wife's scent. She was always so damn stubborn.

"I love you..." he whispered.

"I love you more…now let's get going. Wait… Paul did you say babies? As in…two?"

Paul didn't smile but gave her a soft squeeze. They were having twins.

….

The flight was a silent affair and Paul still didn't want to talk, but Bella would have to accept that for now.

However, she was caught off guard as Seth met them at the baggage claim.

"What's going on?" Paul snarled. His wolf knew something was wrong…terribly wrong.

"it's Sam Paul. He's gone completely crazy. No one can control him! and Jacob won't take charge as alpha. Jared's been trying but…" Seth told them.

"how did you know we were here?" Bella asked

"the wolf." Seth replied as he looked towards Paul.

"Where is everyone now?" Paul asked

"Jared has all of the older wolves out on patrol except for well, Sam. To everyone's shock Sam moved back to Emily's but he won't speak to her. We think it's the imprint pull. Sam no longer trusts her but the pull to be near Emily is unbearable. He sleeps in the guest room. The other issue is that an alpha order from Sam and Jared doesn't work on anyone. It's like… the powers gone."

Paul let out a low snarl. Pulling Bella, a little closer.

"and what of the Cullen's?"

Seth craned his neck towards Paul and said "They've recruited their cousins…the Denali's to come help, so they have been around but there has yet to be an official meeting. Jared doesn't trust them and has no clue what to do… He just won't admit it."

Paul snarled again.

"We will go meet with them. now. and after that… well figure what else to do. Bella, do you want to go home?"

Bella looked at Paul…Really looked at him. Under his shades he had dark circles under his eyes and his body was tense. But for some strange reason it also looked like he had a growth spurt?

"ill go with you honey. Carlisle can do a checkup for me."

Paul nodded and then turned to Seth.

"Alright here's what I need you to do for me Seth….."

...

Jasper Hissed as Kate hit him with an electrical shock.

"Darn it Kate. That's some gift you got there. Newborns would surely be distracted by that."

Kate Smiled but soon found herself flat on her back as her sister hovered over her.

"Tanya!" Kate hissed.

"you have to watch your back sister... you slipped up!"

Kate hissed and attacked her sister. The duo began a rough wrestling session.

Emmett sighed as he looked around him. Over the past few weeks, vampires from all over had come to help their coven. They had all owed Carlisle in some way or the other. Besides these newborns wouldn't just cause trouble for forks, they would cause trouble for all of the vampire community if it weren't handled right. It could and possibly had already caught the attention of the volturi and if they heard about it, they would surely go on a hunt and warn all known covens and nomads to control their newborns.

No one wanted that. They didn't want the volturi sticking their noses where they didn't belong. But of course, Carlisle had to limit how much vampire help they had, for fear that the more vampires in the area would cause more wolves to phase and he was right.

Seth had informed them that three more wolves had phased and then he stopped returning. Carlisle had reached out to the wolves on multiple occasions, but all of his calls had been ignored. Another thing that was bothering Emmet was Edwards sudden presence. He had been with the Denali coven for a while and when they decided to come fight, Edward went with them.

Emmett let out a low growl. He knew his older brother was up to no good.

But What was really grinding his gears was one simple thing.

He missed Bella.

She was his little sister and he promised to protect her. and right now, that meant her being somewhere he had no idea. He knew Paul would protect her, but that didn't mean he couldn't worry.

"I Wish you'd stop worrying."

Emmet looked up to see Esme.

She had a small smile on her face.

"I mean look around you Emmet. Look at rose. This is the happiest I've seen her in a while and yet here you are looking like your whole life is ruined."

Emmet followed Esme's eyes to see Rose, laughing up a storm with Irina, carmen and charlotte.

Emmet sighed. It still didn't help the unease in him.

"Emmet!" jasper called.

"Come on I need you for this next demonstration."

Emmet ran to where jasper was standing as Everyone gathered around them. The Denali coven, the Irish coven, the French coven and three nomads, Peter, charlotte, and Allister.

"ok everyone listen up. This next demonstration- "

Jasper stopped, the sound of an engine pulling up into the Cullen's driveway. Then the sound of two doors closing and the quick thudding of four heartbeats.

"Carlisle? What it this? Bringing humans to tempt us?!" Henri accused with his thick French accent.

Emmet didn't need to hear anymore. He knew exactly who it was. He could never forget that heartbeat.

…

Bella was surprised. Normally when anyone pulled up in the Cullen's driveway, they came out immediately.

So where was everyone?

Paul growled.

"What's wrong?"

"Vamps. Twenty of them! Dammit!"

"Honey, we knew they were trying to get more help."

"I know that Bella but that just means more bloodthirsty leeches round my mate and cubs!" He roared.

"Paul calm down!" Bella hissed. "I'm here. I'm right next to you and I'm safe. No one can harm us. Just breathe baby."

Paul closed his eyes and focused on the three heartbeats before him. His wolf purred. His mate was heavily pregnant and giving off the most delicious scent. He had to stay calm for her. for his cubs.

"I'm good. We can get out."

Paul hopped out and opened Bella's door before she could get to it.

Just as he helped her out, a figure came towards them.

Paul was quick to keep Bella behind him.

"Paul? Baby bell?"

Paul's wolf calmed just a little at the sight of Emmet Cullen. The leech who always had his mate's wellbeing at heart.

"Emmett!" Bella cheered. She went to step around Paul but waited until he felt it was safe.

With a simple nod, Paul stepped back and allowed his mate to gently hug the burly vampire.

"My god baby bell! Look at you! Your bigger than before and is that two heartbeats I hear!? You're having twins!" Emmet cheered as he gently hugged her. She was so small and even more fragile than before.

"Paul? How you doing man?" Emmet asked softly but sternly. He knew Paul was here for more than a social visit.

Paul didn't respond but growled as Doctor Cullen and his wife came from around the house.

"I need to meet with your coven leader…and then Emmett. I have a favor I need from you and jasper."

"I think that's reasonable."

Paul looked up and saw Jasper standing on the balcony.

The two men made eye contact that said a thousand words.

"Paul? Is everything alright? We haven't heard from the wolf pack in a while. No one responded back to my calls or messages."

"There have been some changes Dr Cullen and I really prefer to discuss them inside." Paul responded.

Even though his instincts were on high, he could somewhat relax knowing that his mate was safe.

"I think that would be fine but I must warn you, we have some guest and they do not follow our diet."

Paul snarled, his eyes glancing towards his mate. However, she was safely in Emmet's arms, giggling as he whispered jokes in her ear.

"They don't hunt anywhere in this region. Is that clear and as soon as this war is over, they are gone! Is that clear!"

"That is understandable. Please both of you come in."

Paul followed the Dr. in, but his eyes were consistently on his mate. He didn't want her out of his sight, but he also didn't want to stress her out even more then what she already was.

Paul's wolf snarled at the sight of so many red eyes.

"Carlisle what is this? What is that horrible stench!" one of the red eyes hissed.

"yes but tell me what also is that mouth watering scent." Another one said.

Multiple hisses were heard in rebuke of the comments made but Pauls lupine growl was the loudest.

"My mate is off limits!"

Carlisle held his hands up.

"please my friends refrain from such comments. Bella is a member of this coven and is under our protection. If you cannot control yourself, I must ask you to leave. Now, Paul…. you requested a meeting?"

Before he answered the doctor, Paul turned to Emmet and gave him one look.

Immediately the burly Vampire understood.

"Come on Bella, let's find you something to eat around here."

Once Emmet and Bella were gone, Paul began.

"I understand that pack has not been communicating. Unfortunately, some things have taken place that has left my pack very short handed. However, we are committed to fighting alongside you. With the recent turn of Events, you will be communicating with me from now on and I will relay the messages. The pack will attend every meeting that is required of us."

Why did say my pack? Paul thought.

Carlisle's shoulders sagged in relief.

"Paul you have no idea how good it feels for us to hear that. We need all the help we can get. I-"

"Why should we trust these dogs Carlisle! They killed my Laurent!" Irina hissed

Paul let out a growl and now turned his yellow eyes unto the hissing women.

"your Laurent tried to kill my mate! And he was on our lands. There are two sides to every story! He broke the treaty!"

Irina turned her wide eyes towards tanya.

"Tanya! Please. You can't possibly expect us to work with these foul creatures!"

Tanya went to say something but went silent as a squeal and gasp was heard from the kitchen.

Everyone froze.

"Baby bells! Was that... was that a kick?"

"oh my gosh Emmett the babies are kicking!"

Footsteps were then heard, and Bella appeared in the living room where everyone was seated. Not caring about the tense atmosphere.

"Babe! Babe! They kicked! They kicked!" Bella cheered with tears in her eyes. She reached for Pauls hand and laid it on her small protruding belly.

Pauls breath hitched when he felt the kicks.

"anyone else want to feel?" Bella asked innocently.

Paul looked down at her in shock. What was she thinking?

"um…Can I feel Bella?"

All eyes focused on Alice.

"of course!" Bella said eagerly as she pulled Alice closer.

Alice gasped. She had never gotten to feel the kicks of a human child.

Before they knew almost every female in the room had felt Bella's stomach. The only two who hadn't had been Irina and Rosalie.

The tension in the room had now dissipated. Paul now understood why his mate would put herself in such a dangerous situation. Female vampires were frozen in time. never being able to change or have children. His mate was sharing her experience in a way they would never be able too. She had gained their trust, which in turn had calmed the males. To see their mates so choked up with Emotion.

"Carlisle…would you mind giving me a checkup? I'm only a month along and the babies have grown quicker then expected. I really don't think they should be kicking this early."

"of course, Bella, I would love too. Maybe while were gone Jasper and Paul could talk strategy."

When Carlisle and Bella left, Tanya spoke looking towards Paul.

"My coven would be more then willing to help protect your mate in this upcoming war."

"What! Tanya how could you!" Irina hissed.

"Irina! We all know Laurent was unstable! He wasn't used to our diet! I mean have you smelled the human for crying out loud! I wouldn't be surprised if he had tried to kill her!"

Irina stood back. Her eyes ablaze with Fury.

"Fine. If that's how it will be. I will be taking my leave."

With that said, Irina ran out the door.

Kate tried to go after her, but Tanya stopped her.

"give her some time."

"May I ask a question?"

Paul looked up to see a red eyed vampire with black hair and a French accent.

"What is it?" he questioned

"it was never clear to us the motivation of this newborn war? But something tells me your mate is at the center of it? I mean no offense but Why all the trouble over one simple Human girl?"

Paul let out a dark chuckle and looked over at Jasper to Explain.

….

Bella shivered as Carlisle touched her stomach and various parts of her body.

"Well, my dear… Everything seems to be normal. I believe since the children will be shapeshifters that their growth is a little faster than normal but nothing to be alarmed about."

Bella smiled as she put her shirt down.

"oh, I'm so relieved! Thank you, Carlisle."

The doctor smiled and took the time to look at the girl who would have been his daughter in law.

She had changed, Not just on the outside but on the inside. Her confidence had grown. It was beautiful to see and yet somehow sad. Sad because Carlisle had been a part of her pain.

"Bella?" He called gently.

"hmm?"

"Bella...Bella I am so, so sorry. I…I failed you. I failed you as a coven leader and as a father. I allowed Edward to rule over me and make the decision I new was wrong and I never admitted the pain that we caused to you. I was wrong, we were wrong. We abandoned you, especially when we you needed us most. It was stupid, Dangerous, and downright selfish. Instead of facing the issues head on, we ran. Please forgive me young one."

Carlisle made sure he was balanced when Bella gently hugged him.

"Thank you. Thank you that's all I wanted to hear. It's what I needed... but.. but …I don't think ill ever fully trust you all again…"

Carlisle smiled faded.

"you all left me without as so much as a goodbye. No calls, no letters, nothing… and I fell into this dark hole because I felt so unwanted. you all chose Edward over me, not bothering to hear what I had to say. i... .i love this coven but...but after this war…Carlisle you all have to leave…"

Carlisle closed his eyes. He knew his actions would have consequences.

"I understand Bella. but I must ask are you happy? With Paul?"

"yes, Carlisle…I'm beyond happy. I'm Happy, pregnant, and married. I never thought I would want to...but it happened, and I couldn't be more content. I have everything I thought I would never want."

"you and Paul…are married...?" Carlisle asked in surprise.

"yes...we got married over break. Oh man! I have to go back to school soon!" Bella groaned.

Carlisle let out a small chuckle.

"yes…in a few days tops. But I'm sure Emmet will keep you well entertained."

…

Edward hissed as he watched, Paul speak in hush tones with Emmet and Jasper. What the wolf was saying he would never know, especially since their thoughts were singing showtunes.

He stood when he heard Maggie knock on the door.

"its open."

Maggie walked in as her bouncy curls followed behind her.

"Hello Edward."

"What do you want Maggie?"

The short vampire sat on Edward's bed and fiddled with her necklace.

"I am young compared to you but I have seen many things. And I know many things. You still love Bella…but she is no longer yours…and I know you are hiding something. So, whatever it is you plan to do...don't do it. it will only bring the girl you love more heartache. Haven't you put her through enough?"

With that said Maggie left the room.

A/N: Maggie is from the Irish coven.

…

Paul listened to Bella's snores as he sat on the porch. Even with Chaos around them…it felt so damn good to be in his own house again.

He sighed as he let his head drop into his hands.

So much to do, so little time.

He had to meet with the pack tomorrow and then he had to get inside Sam, Jared, and Jacobs heads. He needed to understand why Sam was losing his mind, why Jared was starting to lose whatever control he had left and why the hell Black hadn't stepped up to the plate.

Yes, he knew Black was only sixteen and he knew the kid wasn't ready to lead a pack of pups, but he was the rightful born alpha…shouldn't some kind of alpha instinct kick in.

"maybe it's because Jacob is not the rightful alpha…" a voice said

Paul jumped up and was ready to attack but stopped when he saw who it was.

"Mindy?" he questioned." How did you get here? how did you know what I was thinking?"

"Hello, little cousin. Listen I don't have much time to explain. So I can only give you a few details. Listen Carefully, the man who raised you...is not your father…. You need to call your mothers phone. From there, you'll get all the info you need. Now do it. and whatever you do! no matter what you hear. Do not go to Tacoma Paul! "

Paul went to ask a question, but Mindy shook her head.

"I can't say anymore. I have to go before they find me. God luck little cousin."

Paul didn't know what to think…but he felt his wolf stirring. As if something had been awakened in him.

Call her. Call your mothers number.

Paul shook his head. She was dead…why would he call her? She was dead…right?

Paul sighed and dialed the number he hadn't dialed in years.

"Hello? Paul…? Paul is...is that you?"

Paul felt the phone slip through his fingers.

His mother was…Alive!