Ok so I am not really sure how I feel about this chapter. I don't know if it's my writing or what but I don't know. Also sorry it took this long I was doing the rewriting and trying to see where I am going with this.
Chapter 12 Bella POV
I practically tackled Catt through the door onto the floor as she struggled to get free, even in this frenzy I could tell she wasn't trying as much as she could so she wouldn't hurt me. I vaguely heard Lauren snap at Edward, I vaguely felt her drag my stunned father into the house before slamming the door in his face. I do my best to pin the woman below me to the ground so I could look her in the eyes "Catt!"
"YOUR MINE!"
"Bella-"
"stay back dad, I got her." I place my hand on her cheek and bring my forehead to hers "Catt, baby look at me." her body slowed its movements as her eyes struggled to focus on me "I know I am yours Catt" she let out a little growl "he-"
"he doesn't matter." I placed a soft kiss to her lips "Come back to me Catt." Her eyes closed for a moment and she took some deep breaths, when her eyes opened again it was her beautiful human green. "I am sorry" she whispered against my lips and I couldn't help but smile against them. "why? That was hot." Her lips twitched but her eyes still held shame. I pressed another kiss to her and hopped but before pulling her with me. "what-what the hell was that?" I turned to my dad as she flinched. "dad-"
"she has claws out Bella!" I am sure my face turned hard as she dropped her head "she would never hurt me dad."
"maybe not on purpose but-"
"no not even on accident, she wouldn't, she couldn't."
"Chief Swan I apologize for my outburst, but she speaks the truth I would never allow harm to come to Bella, especially from myself." He stared her down for a moment before "how are you so sure." Her eyes widened just as much as mine did, her face reddening as her hand rubbed the back of her neck, she looked anywhere but at him before settling on me. I took a deep breath "dad, the thing about the uh-supernatural is they-well uh-"
"Bella is her mate!" we all turn to Lauren in shock "what you were never going to get there!" she defended. "Mate? What does that mean? What did Edward mean?" I took her hand giving it a squeeze as a growl was building again. "…soulmate dad, I am her soulmate. And Edward was wrong so it doesn't matter, I am not his." He ran a hand down his face as he fell into his chair. "he claimed you as his mate, soul mate, and she…she what?"
"slightly shifted, and I apologize but I wouldn't have hurt her, the beast in me would never allow it."
"right, this uh, Saphira you mentioned last night?"
"yes sir. She, well we, are not fond of someone else, let alone the uh asshat claiming her as his own."
"how do you know she is your mate?" her face reddened as she rubbed the back of her neck "well uh, you see, I kind of, we have this thing, where we know our mates by a look, locking eyes and what not it's a uh, feeling, a pull."
"a pull? A pull has you believing my daughter is your soulmate?" She pursed her lips and her face took on that look when she's thinking about how much or what to say "no." My own eyes widened with my fathers at the sharp word "no?"
"no. I knew your daughter was my mate when I looked into her eyes and the beast in me roared in defiance at even the thought of her being hurt. I knew when I looked into her eyes and saw a future I had long given up on. When I realized I would lay down my life to make sure she got to live hers. That I would I would defend her till my dying breath from something as simple as a petty insult to a vampire attack." Her words were fierce, her eyes held fire and tears spilled from mine, red flashed in their depths and I knew Saphira was there with her for every word. "With all do respect sir, I would burn this entire state to the ground if it was what it took to keep your daughter safe. There is not a doubt in my mind that Bella is MINE." She growled out the last word before her eyes widened shooting to meet mine "Not that you're a possession!" In that moment I knew, I knew that she never lied to me about the imprint, she would never intentionally hurt me, hell she could hardly un-intentionally hurt me. I knew it killed her as much as it did me when she found out she imprinted on Kate. I also knew that no matter what we would get through this, together. Even if it meant I had to share her. I didn't think twice as I flung myself at her. She of course caught me easily, her claws clinging to my shirt "I love you" I mumbled the words into her shoulder knowing she would hear just fine. "I love you to mon ange. So very much." Her own words were whispered but I heard her throat catch as if trying to keep the tears at bay. My father cleared his throat from his seat, "I didn't mean to sound like I was questioning your love for her Catt. That, that I have never questioned." Her arms around me tightened and a tense Lauren fell into the couch. Thankfully my father didn't question on that any more grabbing a beer "so what did Edwin want?" I chuckled at the name knowing he knows his real name, "same thing as always, to annoy me." His response was nothing more than a huff. "Bella!" I rolled my eyes as the knocking on the door started, well more like pounding on the door. Catt's arms tightened around me but we all chose to ignore him, hopefully he had enough sense to walk away, its not like the door would stop him. "why does he think you are his mate?" My father spoke quietly as If to not upset Catt but all she did was snort "he wants to suck her blood." Lauren burst out laughing as she faked the Dracula accent and even my father's lips twitched. "I am his singer, meaning my blood calls to him more than a normal human." His eyes widened "you dated a boy who your blood smelled extra delicious to!" with a huff "technically my blood smells delicious to most vampires, just extra to him." I mumbled. It was silent for another few minutes as we stared at the TV in silence but I knew he wasn't done "how did you get that scar Catt? You told me a car accident."
"technically I did not lie. A vampire ran me off the road." His eyes narrowed and Catt chuckled "it was not the boy, he would not still be alive. It was some random vampire. And Saphira took care of it." He hummed "Saphira? How did that happen exactly? How did you become a Were?" Well shit. I felt her tense slightly but I don't think it was because of herself "I was born like this. My mother is a Were and my father was a Were born of a Were and Witch. so I was born half Were and half Witch."
"oh, so you weren't turned?"
"No sir, no one in my line was ever turned, well that I am aware of. From what has been passed down is we come from the original. Our line use to be pure blood Weres until I was born." Her voice held no emotions, it was as she was speaking matter of fact. "I see, so you can't turn people?" I froze, Lauren froze, Catt froze, and the knocking on the door froze. She cleared her throat "I-could turn people yes, like vampires I do possess that ability."
"How?"
"uh well, pretty much the same way as a vampire, a bite. Saphira has to be in charge when biting, one way or another." He eyed her for a moment seeming to change what he was going to ask "and that's how a vampire is turned? They are bitten?"
"yes except when I bite there is no going back, they will turn. A vampire can bite without flooding them with their venom. They both hurt.""
"That's how Edward was able to suck out the venom?"
"the what!" my eyes went wide when my father jumped up, Catt tensing even though we all knew he wasn't a threat to me. "Uh right, guess I left that out. Remember when I left to Phoenix? Well I was on the run from a vampire that wanted my blood. I then got a call and thought he had mom, so I went to him, he didn't but he bit me. Edward sucked out the venom but he had still broken my leg so I was taken to the hospital." My father took a few deep breaths to calm himself. "You were almost turned into a vampire?"
"technically yes. But like I said he sucked out the venom, said he wouldn't let my soul be damned." I rolled my eyes. He sank back into his chair, a million thoughts behind his eyes.
He then turned and met Catts eyes, determination in his "how old are you really Catt?"
"I am physically 23. I have however walked this earth for around 2300 years."
"Jesus." My fathers word was quiet and full of shock. He closed his eyes "are you going to change my daughter?"
"dad-"
"I asked Catt the question Bells." I bit my tongue when all I wanted to do was jump to her defense "…I do not know. If it is what she wants, then yes. I will deny her nothing."
"and if it's not?"
"…then I will respect her wishes." Of course because you now have another mate that will live forever, you don't need me. I felt guilty as soon as I thought the words. "Bella?" Brought from my thoughts I turn to my dad and there was no hesitation to my words "I want to spend forever with her dad." Tears filled his eyes "and you can't do that human?" Catt looked down but I answered "No dad, Catt doesn't age, she can't stop shifting to do so either. I would grow old and die while she lived on afterwards." I turned as she slowly shook her head "no I would not mon ange. If I had to beg for my death then I would." Blinking away the tears "And I won't do that to her either dad. I need you to believe me when I say I have thought about this, we all have and it's what I want."
"…and you Lauren?"
"where they go, I go." There was no hesitation. He let out a deep sigh turning to Catt "you will protect her? Them?"
"with my life sir" he stared her down until he looked satisfied. "What is going on with the deaths and disappearances then?"
"not sure yet. We are still looking into it. What we do know is the vampire that the Edward let live is involved, and after Bella. He obviously won't get her, but he is causing some trouble."
"Left him alive?! He bit you and he left you alive!?"
"yes dad but-"
"no buts Bella! Where is that little asshole, where's my gun." His last words were a grumble as he looked towards his belt hanging up. "Dad stop, I am fine and you know your gun won't do anything to him."
"if you turned her now would it help? Could she protect herself?" My eyes widened as I stared down my father who just told me to take on immortality for my safety. She cleared her throat, "for starters your daughter doesn't need to protect herself, I will. I have been however teaching her to protect herself either way, both of them. And no, I cannot turn them with the Full moon coming up, but I can, and may afterwards. There is still a lot to discuss but we should probably call it a night. And I think I will call Tanya to warn her."
"warn her about what?"
"that if that boy shows up here again I will turn him to ash."
"yah and tell her I am going to shoot him. It may not do any damage to him but it will make me feel a hell of a lot better." I rolled my eyes before placing a kiss to his cheek, with a good night to Lauren as she made her way to the guest room I dragged Catt upstairs.
Catt POV
As soon as the door closed she slammed her lips to mine, her tongue begging for entrance. I went to grant her access as I wrap my arms around her waist only for her to take a step back with a "make your call to Tanya." With a groan at her teasing I take out my phone and make the call, she answers on the second ring "hello?"
"Tanya."
"Catt, what can I do for you? is everything ok?"
"for the most part, I call with a message for the Cullen coven leader."
"oh? And what's that?" I could tell already she was amused so they must have been in the room with her. "The Cullen boy Edwin." His whiny growl echoed over the line and Bella rolled her eyes "you mean Edward?"
"yah whatever that one, he made an appearance at my mates house, spoke to her father as if he was a child, spoke to her like a possession. I will not stand for the threat he poses to my mate, if he shows up again his life is forfeit. I will not play this game with him or any one where she is concerned, I will kill him."
"I understand Catt, I will make sure he, as well as the others are aware of the severity of this."
"thank you."
"of course, have you learned anything else of the problem."
"not exactly no. I am thinking of a few more patrols of the city, maybe we could call another meeting between us?"
"how about after school tomorrow? We can meet in the forest?"
"how about at the border between forks and La Push, the river that way the wolves will be present."
"sounds good, I will see you tomorrow."
"goodbye." I hung up and turned back to Bella who had already changed her clothes and crawled into bed. "you couldn't wait till I was off the phone to take your clothes off?" her response was only to roll her eyes. With a small huff I removed my own clothes and replaced them with some shorts and tank-top, well aware her eyes followed my every move. I climbed into the bed and rested my head on her chest above her heart. I closed my eyes as soon as she started to run a hand through my hair, a slight purr rumbling through my chest. "I love you." her words were quiet but filled with a million emotions, I leaned up just to press a kiss to the place above her heart "I love you to."
"…so we are meeting them tomorrow?"
"yes. Would you like to text Jake and see if he is ok with meeting at the border?" She grabbed her phone and sent the text, neither of us surprised when he responded near immediately with a yes. "we are going then? As in you won't argue with me about me and Lauren going with you?"
"that is correct, you want to know why?"
"…yes."
"well 1 is you don't take no for answer, your incredibly stubborn." She rolled her eyes as a light blush covered her cheeks. "you are your own person Isabella, I will not pretend to hold the right to tell you what to do. You can make your own decisions." Her eyes watered as she stared down at me, I knew this was a big one with her, it was one of the sickest part of her relationship with the vampire in my opinion. He controlled her every move under the disguise of protecting her, he isolated her for her protection, cradled her for her protection, scared her for her protection. I was not him and I would not act as if she was a possession nor a child. I tilted my head as she leaned down to press a soft kiss to my lips. "thank you."
"there is no need to thank me love."
"still." with another kiss I laid my head back down on her stomach and slowly let sleep take over.
When I woke up again it was to the sound of Bella's alarm going off. With a groan she slammed her hand down on it before curling back into me. I was half tempted to let her fall back asleep but knew she needed to get to school, I don't need to give the Chief any reason not to like me after that stunt last night. "Bella? Baby? It's time to get up."
"mph no." Her arms tightened around me as she snuggled in closer, I ran my hands down her sides "Bellllaaaa" tickling her sides until she squirmed out of my arms half falling out of the bed as her legs tangled in the sheets with a little scream. I sat up in time to catch the glare she shot up at me. "you're going to be late for school babe." She only grunted and untangled herself before heading to the bathroom for a shower. I laid back for a few more minutes before throwing on some sweats and a hoodie to go make her breakfast.
By the time I had everything done and ready both her and Lauren had made their way into the kitchen. "this looks great thanks Catt."
"your very welcome. And to let you know, we have a meeting with the wolves and vampires after school today."
"oh, ok. What about?"
"…I want to take a look around Port Angeles and Seattle. I also want to make another call to my friend and see if she knows anything about this shit show. I want to wait to do that though."
"wouldn't it be easier to call her first and see if she knows anything?"
"yes, but if I can avoid her getting involved I will."
"…you really care about her? This Cynthia."
"I do, she was a light in my life during a very dark time."
"you loved her?"
"yes, but not like that. She was my best friend, a sister, a confident, and a conscience when even Saphira couldn't get through to me. However there was nothing even remotely romantic between us, plus she's as straight as an arrow." They let out a little chuckle as they finished their breakfast. "do you guys want me to drive you or…?"
"can you? please, I feel with you there he stays away from Bella more."
"then I will drive you." Ok so that may have come out more as a growl but still. Lauren threw me her keys and we all headed for the jeep and I drove them to the high school. The vampires were already there when I pulled up, Tanya, her mate and her sisters headed are way as soon as I parked. I hopped out and went to open their doors when Kate and Irina beat me to it. the vampire shot a big smile at Bella as she thanked her even though there was no emotion in her voice as she did so. Lauren however was blushing quite a bit as Irina helped her down. Tanya and Rosalie said there hellos before jumping to the main topic of "so after school?"
"yes, where the Cullen's normally meet the wolves at the river."
"got it, will they be joining us?" She gestured to the humans now on each side of me. "they will." Her sister Irina spoke up with a frown "is that wise?"
"why wouldn't it be?"
"the wolves are…temperamental."
"the wolves know I will slaughter them if they so much as twitch in either of their directions." A hand slammed solidly into my stomach as my human glared daggers at me "I mean they are friends and would never chance it. Besides I will not leave them unprotected while we meet."
"…fair enough. We should get to class. Lauren may I walk you?" The human in question turned her questioning eyes to me but I had mine on the vampires gold one, I spoke so quietly even the human now in my arms didn't hear "your mate? Or a toy?" Her gold eyes widened but she answered non the less, "mate." I nodded to Lauren who walked off with the vampire. "Bella?" I along with her turned to the vampire that spoke, her gold eyes shining with hope and something more. "may I walk you to class? If it is ok with you both?" Bella looked up at me but my face held nothing, I was leaving the decision completely up to her. And as soon as she nodded the shy smile on Kate's face turned into a big grin. "great! Shall we?" She placed a kiss to my lips before walking off with Kate and Rosalie, Tanya sticking around. I spoke without taking my eyes off of their retreating backs "something on your mind Tanya?"
"yes, how did you know Bella was your mate?"
"in a similar way to the shifters, an imprint. I locked eyes and Saphira knew."
"I see, vampires also know their mates by sight, scent also helps."
"I am aware."
"…are you aware in some cases we have two mates, its rare but possible." ohhh she's fishing Catt. I know. I leaned against the jeep and met her eyes "you are referring to your sister?" Her eyes widened but she said nothing so I continued "I am aware Bella is her mate, as am I. And Bella is aware of this as well. But now is not the time, you're going to be late for class Tanya." Her eyes narrowed at my teasing but with a huff she leaned forward for a hug before walking away into the school. I hopped back into the jeep wondering how much trouble I would get in if I went to check out Port Angeles alone while she was at school. Way more than we want to deal with. Your probably right. Let's hit the reservation. As you wish.
On the slow drive there I quickly called the shop to see how things were going, I have been pretty MIA with it for a while. I was not surprised Jake was on the porch by the time I parked out front. "Catt everything ok?"
"yah yah everything is fine, for the most part. Everything ok here?"
"yah just been running patrols. I was going to have Leah, Embry and Quil running during our meeting later."
"Good that's good." I looked down at the ground for a moment lost in thought but he noticed. "what's going on Catt?" The words just tumbled out "do you think it would be a mistake to turn them?" His eyes widened before a look of understanding took over "you think she would regret it?"
"I think she isn't taking into consideration everything that comes with changing."
"I think your wrong." I really don't like those words "how so?"
"Bella loves you, hell even Lauren does in a way. That's your pack Catt, whether they are human or not."
"…I know but-"
"I talked with Bella about it you know? She had her mind made up quite a while ago."
"she had that mind made up with him to."
"true, but you aren't him and she knows that, she had told me of all the ways you are so much better than he ever was. She doesn't want to turn for immortality Catt, she wants to turn to spend immortality with you." He's right. I know but "its hell Jake. The pain I live with every month, I don't just shift into a panther, the panther breaks out from inside of me. She tears her way out through broken bones and agony." I am sorry Catt. "I love what I am, the power it comes with, the freedom it grants, the immortality, but I would not wish the price on anyone."
"I'm sorry I didn't know what it was like. Bella skimmed over it but…shit. And I understand where you're coming from but understand where she is coming from. She loves you and she thinks the pain and everything is worth it, don't discredit that." Dammit, he's right, I know he is but still doesn't mean I like to hear it. "I know your right, but that's my mate and she is asking me to-"
"spend forever with her?"
"…dammit Jake, how is someone so young so damn wise." He let out a laugh that reminded me of his true age. "guess it comes with being an Alpha yah?"
"suppose so. But seriously…thanks."
"of course Catt. Plus it would be awesome to have Bella around forever you know, especially when she could protect herself, I wouldn't worry as much. That girl trips over air if you haven't noticed. Now what else is troubling you so much?" Well shit. I looked off down towards the beach to gather my thoughts. This I wasn't sure I wanted to tell someone who would do anything to protect Bella. "Catt?"
"my kind also kind of imprints, though it is not as obvious or instant then it is for you guys."
"…ok. And you imprinted on Bella?"
"yes, when we met in Port Angeles one night, I didn't know until the morning but yes without a doubt."
"the morning after?" he rose an amused brow with a smirk as I rolled my eyes. "Haha not like that you perve." He let out a booming laugh "ok ok what brought this on?"
"…well in some cases, it is rare but possible for uh well, for someone to have say…two mates."
"two mates? As in you imprinted on someone else?" His face darkened as he stared me down "…as in both me and Bella have another mate yes."
"you and Bella? Is it Lauren?"
"God that would make this easier wouldn't it." I let out a humorless laugh. "no, no it is actually…not a human."
"fucking Edward?"
"Absofuckinglutely not…it is actually one of his 'cousins'…Kate."
"ahh the hot blonde?"
"…they are pretty much all hot blondes."
"I'm telling Bella you said that." I admit my eyes widened in horror for a moment. "how is Bella handling it?"
"honestly? Not well at all. She is doubting my love for her, the imprint, everything. And I haven't even done anything about it yet."
"what do you mean?"
"I mean if Bella wants nothing to do with the vampire then we will have nothing to do with her."
"…Catt, the imprint isn't something to ignore, I'm pretty sure it's impossible. I won't say I like the idea of you guys mated to the leech but…Imprints are never wrong."
"I refuse to hurt Bella."
"you will hurt more than Bella if you fight this. Sam tried to fight it. He was actually engaged with Leah before he shifted, then one look at her cousin Emily and he was no longer hers. He fought it, for weeks he tried so damn hard to fight it. It didn't end well for anyone." I winced at how serious his tone was. "it may not matter. If Bella is to be turned she will then also imprint on Kate. That's not to say she will feel the full effects. She would be turned fighting it, then having to deal with the beast before her first change. I honestly don't know what to do Jake."
"Talk to Bella. Lay everything out with her, explain everything, and I mean everything Catt even the pain. And then you guys make a decision together. And then be open with the vampire about that decision." I think I like this wolf. As do I. "…you are going to grow into an amazing Alpha Jake, your already half way there." His tanned skin darkened with a light blush "thanks Catt, and I don't want to rush you but Bella is not going to be happy if your late picking her up." I looked down at my watch "oh shit." I took off for the jeep with his booming laughing following me "see you in 20 at the treaty line!"
I thanked whoever would listen that there were no cops as I wound down the road towards the school way past the speed limit. As soon as I pulled into the lot I could see the vampires with Bella and Lauren. What surprised me was Bella had a small amused smile on her face as she stood near Kate talking to Rosalie. Lauren's face was read as Irina brushed a strand of hair out of her face. The rest of the vampires had formed a bit of a wall blocking the humans from Edwards view. I hopped out with a "I am so sorry love."
"where were you?" her tone showed she was thinking the worst already "not where you think I was, I stopped by Jakes."
"…why when you're going to see him in like 15 minutes?"
"it was a private conversation not for everyone's ears. I will tell you about it later." She nodded her head and joined me the same time Lauren did just as the dimwit spoke "Bella why are you going to see that dog!? You know how dangerous they are! Especially knowing about the crush he has on you!" the last part he yelled out as he met my eyes, a disgustingly creepy smirk on his face. "I turned to my mate with a bro raised, my own lips lifting as she rolled her eyes."
"Isabella, do I have competition for you heart?" my words were purred out lowly in a way I know would get her going. Her face reddened and the scent of her blood almost had me letting out a moan as it mixed with arousal. "shut up. It was before he imprinted on Leah, and as I'm sure you know that trumps anything else. Besides it was a little crush is all."
"ahhh puppy love." I jumped back as her hand flew at my stomach, "you're getting quicker."
"yah yah, come on we have a meeting to attend."
"a meeting for what!" We all ignored him as I held the door open for the humans, the vampires doing the same as they got in their cars. "we will drop the car off at your place and run there ok?"
"perfect." I checked my rear view mirror and caught Lauren off in her own world "Lauren? Your quiet, is everything alright?"
"huh? Yah everything is fine why? Should something be wrong? Is something wrong?"
"…Irina." I tensed at the hesitation in her voice "did she hurt you? try anything?"
"no! no she didn't do anything like that. She uh-she asked me out." I almost had whiplash myself with how fast Bella spun around in her seat to see her. I pursed my lips, "is that something you would be interested in?"
"honestly? No." Well shit poor Irina. "Vampires have mates right? I would rather not get to attached just to be dumped for some vampire babe when she meets her." Well, double shit.
"Besides…"
"Besides what Lauren?" Thank God Bella was here for this, I do not do well in these situations. "I've never been attracted to another woman before."
"but your attracted to her?"
"well, yah." Clearing my throat, "maybe you should talk to her about this, and explain your concern about the uh mate situation." Bella gave me a look that showed she knew I was keeping something from them. "yah I guess. Do I have time for some left-over pizza?"
"yah go for it. Babe did you want some before we go?"
"no I'm good." She stepped up to me and into my arms placing a kiss to the corner of my mouth before murmuring her words "what do you know that we don't."
"well I am quite old so probably a lo-arg ok ok. Jeez woman. So… there is a chance that Lauren is…well Irina's mate."
"…wow."
"yah. And I know where your mind is going right now but babe it isn't out place."
"…I know I just, I want her to be happy and all but-"
"but?"
"but are we sure? I mean, Edward had always said I was his mate, and there was a time I believed him. Vampires are-"
"designed to drag you in, dazzle you. I agree but where Edward is a little lying bitch-I am inclined to believe this one."
"because she is Kate's sister?"
"…no, because of the look in her eyes when she looks at her."
"oh…"
"speaking of Kate, what was that at school when I picked you up?" I rose a brow with my question and at the fact that her face reddened. "nothing really, Edward was bothering me and she well, shocked him."
"she what now?"
"yah, apparently its her gift she can shock you, like an electro current through her body."
"I admit…that is pretty cool."
"yah it was he just dropped to the ground, it kept him away until you picked us up to."
"that was nice of her. And something we need to talk about." I didn't need to have her in my arms to feel her tense immediately, "what do you mean?"
"we will talk after the meeting, it will take longer than we have. And it looks like Lauren is ready." I stated as she joined us out back. "right." I lifted her into my arms as Lauren climbed onto my back and we took off for the river that divided the vampires and wolves. When I came to a stop I nodded at Jake who sat on a log across the river with a few other wolves shifted around him. He may trust me but he sure as hell doesn't trust them yet. Them being the vampires who have yet to arrive. Jake leapt over the treaty line to give Bella and Lauren a quick hug before leaping back over just before the vampires walked out of the tree line, Tanya in the center. "I saw that pup." She wore a slight smile to show she didn't actually care and was joking but he looked like he didn't know what to say about it. "You haven't actually been introduced have you?" He shook his head. "right, Jake, Tanya-Tanya, Jake. She is the vampire I told you about that first day." His eyes widened as he looked to her in a whole new light and some respect. "this is Tanya's mate who I'm assuming you have met, Rosalie. Alice and Jasper. And her coven and her sisters, Irina and Kate." His eyes widened on Kate before a smirk lifted his lips looking between us three. "I will castrate you pup." Everyone looked confused but he let out a booming laugh. "right right. Let's do this."
Bella POV
I looked between my girlfriend and the boy I called brother in confusion as he laughed at her threat. She shook her head with a small smile before beginning "alright, so I made a few calls and there are some Werewolf packs nearby but nothing to concerning except one. But he is in California from what my calls turned up."
"your-friend-they are a reliable source."
"absolutely. I'd trust her with my life, and I don't say that lightly." Jake simply nodded taking her word for it. "ok. Is there a chance the pack in California is doing this?"
"yes. Their Alpha is-well a dick. He is ruthless, cold and calculated. He is also pretty close to my age, maybe a few hundred years behind me. He one of the most power hungry wolves I have ever met, and his pack is quite large. It would be nothing for him to send a few out here and there to travel and take over other territories. He has done it before. And his will would not need to be bent, he would join James simply for the chaos."
"so he's bath shit crazy?" We both turned to a worried looking Kate "on the contrary, he is brilliant and cunning."
"lovely" she grumbled in response. "so what do we do?"
"for now, we search for the wolves he, or someone else is sending and get them to talk."
"and how do we do that?"
"perhaps I can be of assistance?" we all jumped and looked up into the inhuman eyes of a petite blonde woman sitting on a tree branch swinging her leg back and forth. A cunning smirk of her own on her lips had everyone tensing, everyone except for Catt. "Cynthia."
