Chapter 4
Bella's POV
After introducing Jake and Paul to Marcel, he made sure none of the vampires were to hurt either of them. We walked around New Orleans searching for cold ones only to find one. The next afternoon I stood on the second balcony watching them go back and forth with each other in the courtyard. Marcel kissed my head as he walked up.
"We're having dinner with the Mikaelsons here tonight. Think you can find decent clothes for the pups to wear?" He said nodding to Jake and Paul. I smirked at him.
"Don't go doubting my abilities Marcel. Just keep them busy, maybe throw them a vampire or two." I said downing my drink. I handed him the glass, kissed his cheek and hopped over the railing. I landed on my feet. I headed to the gates.
"Going somewhere Bella?" Jake asked. I turned to him.
"Yes. I have to find you two something decent to wear tonight to a formal dinner we are having." I said smiling. They both groaned making me laugh.
"Why do we have to be tortured too?" Paul asked.
"It's fun that way. Bye." I said turning and leaving. I found them both suites and nice button ups. I set out to find my outfit for the evening. I was in a small dress store when I felt a vampire behind me.
"It's not nice to lurk around." I said.
"Sorry. The picture my brother of you drew does not compare to the real thing." She said coming around.
"Creepy but thanks. What can I do you for?" I said crossing my arms.
"I just wanted to see the girl who caused my brother to go insane trying to figure them out." She said looking through the rack across from us.
"Who are you again?" I asked her.
"I'm Niklaus' and Elijah's sister Rebekah." She said smiling. I hummed and continued to look through the racks.
"Bella." I answered.
"What do you think of this dress for dinner tonight?" She asked holding up a peach colored dress. I snatched it away and put it back on the racks. I pulled out the deep green, strapless dress I saw her wearing to dinner and handed it to her.
"This is the one you want. You got a pair of heels in the back of your closet that will look amazing with it." I said smilling.
"How do you know I got a pair fit for this dress?" She asked following me down the rack.
"Call it girls intuition." I said smirking. I picked up a blood red, one shouldered dress and looked at the mirror. Rebekah stood behind me.
"You are going to dinner with a table full of vampires. You will look like a meal dressed in this." She said. I turned to her smiling.
"That's the fun part darling." I said. I paid for my stuff and headed back to Marcel's. I gave the guys their stuff and told them to get ready. I did my bathroom routine, did my hair and make up, and slid the dress on.
"Marcel! Thierry! Can one of you come zip me up?" I called out. Thierry walked in and zipped me up.
"Ready to go down?" He asked smirking. I slid on my heels and grabbed my leather jacket.
"Let's go." I said smiling. He escorted me down and everyone looked at us. Paul wolf whistled.
"Damn Bella! Didn't know you had the legs. What time do they open?" He said grinning. Before I could say something, Marcel grabbed him by the front of the jacket.
"Respect the lady cujo." He growled at him. I rolled my eyes and walked over to the bar. Elijah handed me a glass of champagne.
"Thanks." I told him. He nodded and watched as I drank the champagne.
"Mmm. Vervain and Wolfsbane. Yummy." I said smirking.
"You are very interesting creature, Isabella. I tend to find out exactly what you are." He said looking me over. I stepped closer to him. His hazel brown eyes watched me carefully.
"Enjoy while you can. Because soon you will know and you're gonna hate yourself when you find out the truth." I said taking another glass. I walked away and stood beside Jake.
"Marcel release Paul." I said sighing. He did and walked ot the head of the table.
"Rebekah, what a lovely dress you're wearing." I told her.
"Thank you. Yours as well." She said smiling.
"Let's all have a seat shall we?" Marcel said sitting down. Thierry held out my chair as I sat down.
"Thank you." I said nodding. He nodded and went to play his trumpet.
"Leave it to Bella to find confidence in vampires." Paul mumbled.
"Don't start." I warned him.
"I'm just saying Bella, first the Cullens now them? You're just asking for heartache aren't you?" He scoffed.
'Paul." Jake warned.
"You're thinking the same thing I am." Paul said glaring at him. They both stood up ready to fight. I slammed my hand down on the table.
"Enough! If you two don't stop, I'm sending you both back and bringing in Jared and Embry! Now sit down!" I commanded. They glared at each other and sat down.
"You have been around Marcel to much love. You are beginning to act like him." Klaus said to me.
"Believe it or not she was this way before I met her." Marcel said snapping his fingers. Humans came to the table, sliced their wrists open, and we watched their blood pour into the vampires glasses. I saw Jake look at me.
"Don't say it." I told him.
"We'll talk later." He huffed. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms.
"So Marcel, how did you meet the wondferul Isabella here?" Klaus asked him. I laughed and shook my head.
"You just don't give up, do you?" I asked him. He grinned. I looked at Marcel and sighed.
"Go ahead." I said grabbing my wine.
'A few years ago Bells and her brothers are in town on vacation, I was out hunting when I saw her brother and I tried to take a bite out of him. She threatened my life, stabbed me in the chest with the heel of her boot. I broke the heel, then she demands I buy her another pair. She has been a pain in the ass eversince but I can't get enough of her." Marcel explained.
"You're welcome." I said tipping my drink
"Did he buy you another pair of heels?" Rebekah asked.
"Two pairs. I had to have her on my side with what powers she holds." He said drinking his drink.
"Powers? So you're a witch then?" Elijah asked me.
" Most poweful of my kind." I said nodding.
"She's apart of the Salem 5. Youngest and most powerful and feared all over." Marcel said grinning.
"Salem 5?" Klaus asked me.
"Ask the witches. Better yet, ask the witch that you tried to get to spell me. Oh, wait. You can't because she is dead!" I said glaring at them.
"Ah, yes, Sophie. Poor thing.' Klaus siad shaking his head. I scoffed.
'Please. Like you cared about her." I said stabbing at my salad. I dropped my fork and sat up straight as a tingling went up my spine.
"There's a cold one near." I told Jake and Paul. Marcel stood up along with us.
"Go. We'll be fine." He told us. Jake and Paul took off their jackets and clothes. I laughed and crossed my arms.
"I knew I didn't want to screw you Paul." I said. He growled and backed up. Marcel grabbed my arm and pulled me back beside him. Jake and Paul shook and phased. Klaus and the others gasped.
"Mikaelsons, meet my wolves." I said smiling. I grabbed my jacket and slid it on.
"Wolves." Klaus said amazed. I nodded.
"Lets go boys." I told Jake and Paul. They jumped up on the roof and ran. I waved at everyone as I walked out into the city streets.