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Book II – The Protector
Harrison Black
66. Morning After
I always heard people say that the morning after was always a little awkward. I guess I weren't like most people. Waking up naked, next to the girl you have feelings for, in a comfortable bed is far from awkward. If anything is actually quite tempting, especially when you think that she's as bare as you are and just the simple thought of touching her skin makes you go wild.
I tried to put a little space between us so that Season wouldn't wake up feeling the changes that my last thoughts were causing in my lower body, hiding under the thin white sheets. Though I knew for a fact that she had enjoyed last night as much as I did, it could be a little bit intimidating for her if I told her I was ready for another round this early in the morning. Besides she deserved some rest.
Without realizing, I moved a few strands of hair from Season's face and she stirred, opening her eyes a second later. I kissed her and moved from her lips to her jaw and then her neck.
"Morning..." I whispered.
"Do you greet everyone like this in the morning?" She joked, yawning and stretching almost like a cat.
"No. Only the girls that wake up naked in my bed." I replied playfully.
I felt her tense after that and I stop kissing her so I could read her face. She seemed angry and disappointed at the same time.
"What's wrong?" I asked confused with that change of attitude on her part.
"I need to get up, Harry." She said trying to get me to let her go. I didn't budge though. I wanted to know why she was acting like this.
"Was it something I said?" I asked, moving to the top of her. She turned her head to the side, avoiding my eyes. "Come on, what did I say wrong?"
"Nothing." She spat. "You didn't say anything wrong, okay? Just get off of me!"
"Not gonna happen until you tell me the truth."
"Fine... It's just good to know that you greet all of your girls like that."
"That's what got you so riled up?" I laughed and she pouted. She was cute when she was jealous.
"It's not funny."
"I can't believe you're jealous."
"What? No, I'm not. Why would I be jealous?"
"You know... I never really greeted a girl like this before. I mean... I did wake up a few times with a girl in my bed but... this was actually my first time."
Season opened her mouth to speak but no words came out.
"Yeah... I know it's pretty lame for a guy my age." I added.
"You're not serious, are you?" She finally spoke.
I nodded affirmatively. These days people always assume that boys start having sex before the age of fourteen but there are exceptions and I was one. I didn't blame Season for not believing in me right away but this meant I would have to explain why I had remained a virgin until a few hours ago and I wasn't sure if she was ready to know about imprinting.
"You never had a girlfriend?"
"That's not what I said. I said that I never slept with a girl before. I had girlfriends, we just never... had sex."
"Why not?"
"It's hard to explain but let's just say they weren't the right ones."
"And I am?"
"Wasn't I clear enough last night?"
She kissed me then, I felt myself trembling when her hands traveled under the sheets down my chest. She started to moan when I accommodated myself between her legs feeling her warmth irradiate from her core. She was breathtakingly beautiful, especially when she was moaning my name between deep short breaths.
"I guess you're not angry anymore." I mentioned playfully.
"I will if you don't start moving."
"I thought you wanted me to go slow... I mean you said you were kind of... sore last night."
"That was last night, Harry. I'm fine now. Stop worrying about me... you worry too much. It's sweet, really but it's also a little bit frustrating."
I knew what she was referring to. Last night after the first round, I had mustered all of my courage and asked Season if she was on the pill. I was aware that it was a bit late to ask her that but I could refrain myself the next time in case she wasn't on the birth control pill. She found my concern extremely sweet and told me she had gotten the depo shot so we had nothing to worry about.
Birth control was important but so was her wellbeing. Especially considering the fact that she was only a human and I was a wolf with super strength, I had to be careful not to physically hurt her.
"Just move." She ordered once again.
The morning after is actually quite awesome. I thought just before I started moving.
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We decided to take a chance and leave the guesthouse for a couple of hours to have breakfast in a small coffee shop next to the local church.
"So, if we can't go home, where are we going to?" Season asked while we were eating.
"I don't know yet but I think we have to leave this city as soon as possible. The more time we spend here, the more chances the Romanians have of finding us."
"Do you think we should leave Italy?"
"Definitely."
"But we don't have passports or anything."
"I'll figure something out. Don't worry."
"How long are we going to be hiding?"
"As long as it takes. I can't let them get you."
"I'm really worried about Hannah and my brother and sister."
I contemplated her words carefully. The last phone call Season had made to her cousin, she had learned that Hannah was pregnant with her fourth child. She was afraid that with three kids and one more on the way, Hannah would not have time or patience to look after Ryan and Norah.
"They're fine. Will told me Hannah is living in La Push now with the kids. My brother and my friends will take good care of them. All of them."
"But we don't even know if your family and your friends are okay. If something happened, Hannah might go back to Peter and since she's pregnant, I'm worried that she can take Ryan and Norah back to my mother and Bruce."
"Is that so bad? I mean, at least Ryan and Norah will be with their parents."
"My stepfather's an asshole. He drinks a lot, doesn't work, and he's a junky. I don't want Ryan and Norah in that house."
"Did he ever... hurt you?"
Season stopped eating and looked at me. Something in her eyes told me I wasn't going to like her answer.
"Yes, he did. He was a nice guy at first. Said that my mother was the woman of his life. She was his sun, his moon, his stars... and she fell for his bullshit faster than a Moth falls into a flame. We were fine without Bruce but we needed money and my mom was so captivated by his tenacity that she married him within three months. A few months later she got pregnant. I was twelve when Ryan was born and soon after his birth, everything changed. Bruce got fired, he got drunk every night, and he spent all of my mother's money on drugs and booze. He pushed me against a wall when I refused to give him my lunch money. I was afraid of him... I tried to tell my mom about how violent he was but she never listened."
"Did you go to the police?"
"Yes, and they tried to help the first time but when my mother told them I was making all up, they went away and never returned. The first time Bruce came to my room I was fourteen and mom was at the hospital after Norah was born."
"Did he... did he do anything to you?" I felt a small tremor. If Bruce had ever touched Season I was flying back to the States to kill him.
"No. I pushed him out of the bedroom and locked myself inside. I started locking my door every night afterward. He tried a few more things but he never touched me. Then he became even more aggressive. He broke Ryan's arm when he was only three years old. And he slapped Norah so hard she was knocked out instantly. She was five at the time. I tried my best but I couldn't be there all the time to protect my brother and sister. I think that deep inside I still had hopes that one day my mom would somehow realize Bruce was not the man she needed, but that day never came. So two years ago I took Ryan and Norah and left home."
"I'm going to break his arm and slap him until he passes out when we get back. I'll teach him a lesson." I growled.
"Will you try to rape him too?" Season asked with a hint of humor.
"Uh... no, I'll pass that one. I'm sure he'll get plenty of that once he's in jail."
"Look... Harry, if you go after Bruce, you're the one who's going to end up in jail and I don't want that. You've been locked up twice because of me already. Besides, what happened with Bruce is in the past."
"He made your life a living hell! And he hurt you and your siblings!"
"As long as we don't live with him, we'll be safe. He's not liking Tom."
"That's it then. Once this is all over and we go back home, you're going to live with me."
"What? Live with you?"
"Yeah, you're my girlfriend, right? That's nothing wrong with living together."
"You're forgetting something."
"What?"
"I can't leave my brother and sister behind. I can't leave them with mom and Bruce, or with Hannah. She has too many problems as it is."
"I'm not asking you to leave them behind. They'll live with us too."
"And what will your family say about that? I mean we're going to live with them, right?"
"Only for a short time. I'll buy us a house in La Push. We can also stay with my Granddad Billy, he's been living alone for a while now and I'm sure he'd like company."
"That's what I like the most about you." Season said blushing a little. "Your enthusiasm... it's contagious."
I grinned. "Good. You know whatelse I'm enthusiastic about?"
"No."
"Getting back to our room."
She laughed. "Is that right?"
I nodded.
"Why is that? What do you think it'll happen in our room?"
"I have a few things in mind." I winked at her suggestively.
"I bet you do."
We left the coffee shop and wandered around the small town in search of a place where we could buy some new clothes. We passed a cute little park, a primary school, and an animal shelter and that's when I felt it.
I thought it was the scent of the animals from the shelter but it was somehow sweeter and it burned my nose. It had to be a vampire and it was close by.
They found us. That was my first thought but if the Romanians did find us, why weren't they attacking? What was stopping them from killing me and taking Season? There were only three other people in that street and if they used their superspeed no one would even see them.
Then all of a sudden the scent was gone. I stopped abruptly and looked around.
"Is everything okay?" Season asked.
"Yes, I think so. I thought I smelt something."
"Smelt something?"
I nodded.
Whatever it was, it was gone.
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"We really need to leave this town," I said for the third time that morning.
"Don't blame me, I had my stuff all packed and I was just leaving the shower when you showed up and went all caveman on me."
"You were sexy in that tiny towel." I kissed her nose and then I got up to get the bag I had brought with me earlier.
"What did you buy? I hope it's food because I'm starving."
"It's not food. It's... a disposable cell phone."
Season jumped out of the bed and joined me near the small table by the window.
"Are we going to call home? You think it's safe now?"
"Cover up or we'll never leave this bedroom."
She grabbed the sheets from the bed and wrapped them around her body.
"Can I call Hannah?"
It had been two days since I felt the scent of a vampire nearby and nothing had happened. We didn't leave town because I wanted to be sure we weren't being followed. If the Romanians or the Volturi had found us, we would've known of their presence by now. So the only explanation I had was that some random leech had been there and left soon after. It was just a coincidence.
"I guess it's time," I announced. "We can't wait until we get back home to contact our families."
Season nodded expectantly and I handed her the phone so she could call her family.
"Don't talk for more than ten minutes and never mention where we are," I instructed.
"Okay." She nodded again. "Do you want me to ask about your family?"
"No. Not yet. I'm going to the shower."
I was going to try one last time to contact William. It was safer to talk to him through meditation. It wasn't easier to concentrate though. I had too many things in my mind.
I sat down in the bathtub, then I leaned back and closed my eyes. For this to work both of us would have to be asleep or in a state of deep concentration. I just hoped William would feel my calling.
Finally! We said in unison. It was such a releaf to hear William's voice. And he was feeling the same.
You didn't call! Mom and dad are worried sick, you dipshit!
Look who's talking! I've been trying to contact you for almost three days now, asshole!
Are you okay? We asked again at the same time.
I'm fine. I replied. I've heard the Volturi were there. What happened? Is everyone okay?
Yeah, everyone's fine. Well, maybe except for Levi. He's under house arrest. Sort of.
Levi?
He phased and attacked Jane. It was impressive for a new wolf, but we have that stupid non-aggression treaty going on and he had to be punished. Sam's being quite rough on the kid.
He didn't get hurt, did he?
No, he's fine. But I don't he likes being a wolf.
Levi doesn't like anything, does he?
Point taken.
I have news. The Romanians made their first move. I announced. They took us to Volterra. Long story short, they captured Sulpicia and Athenodora and they successfully turned Marcus against Aro, after telling him that Aro killed Didyme. Corin's lost her power when she touched Season and I teamed with Scarlett to get her back. We killed four members of the Romanian coven, and now they're after us.
Shit, and I thought things were complicated around here.
Complicated? I thought everyone was okay...
We are okay... just a little stressed out.
Why?
Well... it's kind of complicated.
Elaborate, William.
It might have something to do with Rhea.
What did you do now?
We think she's having a baby.
What?
She might be pregnant.
That one took me off guard. That was probably why William had not been available to speak to me lately. He was too damn busy with his pregnant girlfriend. And apparently, I still cared about Rhea enough to feel somehow angry at my brother for knocking her up. I knew they were mates and all but I wish things were different. For her. She deserved better. William was a nice guy. He was not the most responsible guy in the world nor the most sensitive but he was strongminded and brave. I trusted my brother blindly but I wasn't sure if he was the kind of man Rhea needed. She was his opposite. She was a nice and down-to-earth kind of girl who had been through a rough time lately and somehow Will had just made things worse. That's why I snapped.
Fuck, Will... Seriously? How dumb can you be? Did you really get her pregnant?
Fuck you Harry... cut me some slack, will you? It's not just my fault.
Of course, it's your damn fault. How can you always ruin everything for her?
Ruin everything? What the hell are you talking about?
Are you going to tell me that she's over the moon about having a baby with you? She's just canceled her wedding and learned she's a wolf, and now she's pregnant. Can't you see how serious the situation is?
I didn't know she wasn't on the pill, all right?
That's the lamest excuse I've ever heard.
Bite me, Harrison. You're so full of yourself. You think you're perfect and flawless, but you're not.
I know I'm not perfect. I just happen to have more common sense.
You're a jerk! I thought you'd support me.
Support you on what? You've been messing up with that girl ever since you met her! You bullied her when we were teenagers, you called her a whore...
I never called her that! That was mostly EJ and Shawn...
Shut up! You did call her a whore! And you took advantage of her because you knew she had feelings for you, though I have no idea why. I guess that's true when they say that girls usually like idiots. And you were a major idiot back then. You took her first time, you took away her choices when you claimed her, and then you humiliated her. She left La Push and her family because of you! And now you fucked up again!
I'm in love with her! I've always been!
So was I!
I immediately regretted saying those words. My feelings for Rhea were a secret. It was probably the only secret between us.
What?
Just leave it, Will.
What did you just say?
I don't want to talk about it.
You said you're in love with Rhea.
I said I was in love with her.
Was that why you were always so excited about coming home when we were on vacation? Was that why you never dated or even slept with other girls before? Did you want to wait and make your moves on her?
No! I wanted her to be safe and happy! And I knew you would only hurt her.
There was a pregnant silence between us. I hated arguing with Will. It didn't feel right, especially at a time like this. I missed home. I missed my parents, my younger siblings, my pack, my friends, but most of all I missed William.
Look, Will was the first to break the silence. I'm not proud of my actions in the past, but I promised I'd never hurt her again. You know how I feel about her better than anyone else, Harry. And you know how sorry I am for what I did.
I know. I conceded. I know you regret everything but...
You can't be in love with her. You know that, right? She's my mate, Harry. You're my brother and my best friend. Don't make me choose.
I'm not going to make you choose. And I'm not in love with her. Not anymore. I'm with Season, remember?
I know, you're with Season but... are you with her because Alice elected you her boyfriend or because you really like her?
I think you know why I'm with her.
I know, but it would be nice to hear you say it.
I like her. I really like her.
I can feel something changed between you two. Did you finally... do it?
I could hear my brother's grin in his voice.
Do you really think I'm going to tell you that?
Why not? We're best friends, aren't we? He insisted.
In your dreams, Will.
Come on. Isaac and I have a bet going on ever since you left. I can win a hundred bucks. Does she have a tattoo of a flower above her navel? Yes or no?
You're such an idiot. I sighed. Will still had a lot of growing up to do. Tell the packs to be careful about this whole feud between the Volturi and the Romanians, the new wolves need to keep on training, just in case. Since Season's still in danger, we'll keep in hiding until it's safe to go back home. And tell Alice and the Cullens everything I told you about Aro and his involvement in his sister's death. I'm sure they'll know what to do with that information.
You think we'll be involved in that shit too? I mean it's their business, not ours. We have nothing to do with either of those covens.
Season was thrown into the middle of this quarell. I'm going to try to keep her out of this mess until one of the covens eventually wins this war.
With some luck, they'll anihalate one another.
I still think the Volturi have the advantage.
Yeah, well as long as Aro has Jane, Alec, and Scarlett, the Volturi will always get the upper hand.
I'll try to contact you soon, okay?
Sure. I'll be here. I promise.
Will?
What?
Are you happy? I mean with all this... baby thing...
I don't know, Harry. I really don't. I wish I had an answer but I don't. We aren't sure she's pregnant. She didn't go to the doctors yet. Sarah will buy a pregnancy test tomorrow and then we'll see.
But if the test is positive, will you be happy?
I don't know. I guess I will...
Because if you're happy, I'll be happy too. And... you're going to be a great dad.
Shut up... Me? A great dad? Are you high or something?
If dad managed, so will you. You're just like him.
I'm like dad? What shit have you been smoking, Harry?
Yes, you're like him. When you're really into something, you always try your best. You never give up, you face every challenge and obstacle directly, never showing fear or hesitation. That's how I know you're going to be a great dad.
If Rhea's pregnant. He added.
Yes, if she's pregnant. But I have a feeling that the next time we talk, you're going to mention baby names.
Oh, I have got that all figured out. Simon if it's a boy, Lori if it's a girl.
I think she likes names such as Brandon and Brayden.
No son of mine will be called Brandon. That's so... lame.
What if she's has twins? Two boys or two girls?
Don't even mention that!
Mom had twins on her first pregnancy.
I'm stressed out already about the possibility of Rhea being pregnant, I don't think I can really manage if she's having twins, so shut the hell up and go back to your girlfriend.
I laughed at that.
Oh... one more thing... I'm sorry but you lost a hundred bucks.
What?
Season does have a tattoo. But it's a tiny heart just above her left breast.
You bastard!
I opened my eyes suddenly. I was still in the bathtub. All of the tension and fear I had felt in the last couple of days were gone. My family and friends were all right. Apart from the possibility that I could be an uncle in about eight months from now, I was happy to know that Will and the others were safe.
I was about to reach my shorts when I heard a knock on the door. Season asked who it was but no answer came. The scent hit me then. It was the same scent I had felt two days ago.
Vampire.
I ran out of the bathroom in only my shorts but I was too late. Season was already opening the door. I pushed her out of the way and came face to face with the enemy.
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