I apologize for the late update. Life kinda hit from all sides, plus working on my original when possible. It is rated M, if that bothers you skip the first few parts. Well hope you enjoy and are still reading it. will try to update again soon.

Chapter 16

With every second of me staring into her eyes a growl had grown in her chest until finally passing her lips. My back soon hit the mattress and she hovered over me before pressing her lips to mine, and a hand came up to cup my cheek gently. The kiss so incredibly soft as her lips moved against mine, she pulled away to stare into my eyes once more, filled with so many emotions warring with each other. The hoodie had risen to rest on her hips as she straddled my waist. One hand went to her waist as she slowly ground into me, the other pulling her lips back to mine, her tongue warred with mine hungrily as she reached for the hem of my shirt, her hand hesitated as she tried to gain control and stop. I didn't want her to stop so I lifted enough for her to pull it over my head. A guttural growl left her as she practically ripped it off of me, her hand cupping my breast and squeezing lightly. Her thumb ran over the sensitive nub bringing a gasp out of me, she let me catch my breath by moving her lips down my neck leaving a burning trail. She took her time leaving a mark on my collar bone before moving down again. Her other hand had begun to run up and down my side lovingly as she quickly replaced the hand on my breast with her mouth sucking and running her tongue over my nipple. "Catt" I panted as she slid the pants I had worn to bed down my legs as she continued her path down my stomach, she placed a kiss on my hip bone and didn't stop until she was kissing the inside of my naked thigh from between my legs. She hesitated for a moment looking back up to my face, her expression asking permission, her eyes begging me not to stop her now, "please Catt, I need you." That was all she needed, my breath hitched as she took a long lick up my slit followed by a deep moan, she did it a couple more times before wrapping her arms around my hips and taking my clit into her mouth. "ahh fuck Catt" Threading my hand in her hair my back arched up, my hips jumping with each swirl of her tongue, her lips vibrating against me with her growl bringing me closer and closer. Her tongue swirled furiously over my clit as she pressed it down, the roughness of her tongue mixing with how wet she was making me driving moan after moan from me. She let go with a scrape of her teeth making me shiver and started to run her middle finger over my clit, I could feel her breath against my core as she slid her tongue around my entrance, my body tensed slightly as she slowly slid it in a little before removing it. She did this a couple times, me tensing less and less until she was able to slide her tongue in and out of me rhythmically with her finger on my clit. When I felt myself clench around her tongue I couldn't stop my back from arching off of the bed, the hand I had buried in her hair pulling her into me. The orgasm rocked through my body for what felt like forever until I was left lying there panting as she continued to leisurely lick up every drop, a content purr coming from her she climbed up my body and placed a soft kiss to the corner of my lips as I tried to catch my breath. As soon as I could I turned to look at the confident smirk on her face "shut up" I murmured against her, I could faintly taste myself on her lips when I pulled her into me again. "mmm your turn" I went to push her onto her back and repay the favor but she didn't budge, "I'm sorry my love, but I'm not nearly done with you."

"uhh babe, I'm not sure I could-mph" she shut me up with a rough kiss, "I guarantee you can." Her hands roamed my body before sat up and pulled the hoodie over her head. A whole new flood of want hit me at the sight of her completely bare to me. She quickly straddled my thigh, the wet heat of her core against me sending shivers down my spine, cupping the side of my neck she kissed me again with a moan as her hips jumped against me grinding into my thigh. She positioned a finger at my entrance, "can I?"

"huh" can you what? what do you- oh-oooh. "yes, please." She slid the finger in slowly her hips never stopping their motion, "shit Bella." She moaned "fuck baby your so tight." Her hips moved quicker and she added a second finger to the thrusts, my body tensed at the quick pain and I clutched at her, "sorry-sorry" she panted, "it's fine, I'm fine, it couldn't be avoided. Just go slow for a moment."

"of course mon Ange." She removed the fingers almost all the ways before sliding them in slowly, it was only a couple of seconds before I was begging for more. "Catt please more." She upped the pace without question her hips once again riding my thigh frantically, "Bella-fuck Bella." I could tell the way her hips were jumping she must have been as close as me, "Catt, cum baby, cum with me."

With the last few thrusts she was writhing as her orgasms hit, mine followed shortly after as I watched her come undone on top of me. She slouched down resting her forehead against my shoulder as we tried to control our breathing. "I love you" she murmured breathlessly as she rolled off to lay next to me. "I love you to." Glancing over at her laying there panting covered in a thin sheet of sweat nothing was more beautiful. I went to curl up against her before a thought hit me and I sat up frantically looking towards the wide open door to my room. "oh shit."

"mmph he's not here" her voice half asleep she blindly reached for the covers "what?"

"your dad's not here, get back down here." I laid back down as soon as I could stop my heart from racing and fell easily into her arms and right back to sleep as she lazily pulled the covers over us.

When I woke up again the clock read 9 in the morning and I was in bed alone, my door was thankfully closed since I was only covered by a thin sheet and my dad was sure to be home now on a Sunday. Grabbing some close I rush to the bathroom to clean up and get dressed before making my way down the stairs only to stop in the hallway at the sound of Catt's voice, "I understand Chief but I hope you know I meant no disrespect. It was not my intention to disrespect you at all let alone in your own home."

"I understand that Catt, and I appreciate it, but you need to understand that is my little girl."

"of course, and while I understand your worries, I also see no point in them, I love your daughter very much, and would never under any circumstances do such a thing."

"I'm sure he said a similar thing to her." Uhoh, I chose to interrupt before she snapped, she hates being compared to him. "good morning."

"morning Babe" she never looked up from her coffee having already known I was there most likely, "Morning Bells." My dad mumbled also not really able to look at me, "what's going on guys, your conversation sounded serious." He sat up straighter and cleared his throat, "sit down bells." Uhoh. "…ok. What's up dad." Please don't be the talk, please don't be the talk.

"well Bella, you're a young woman now-" oh god no "DAD!"

"I understand your having these…these feelings."

"Dad oh my god no. Mom already beat you to this."

"yes but you weren't in such a serious relationship then. Especially considering…well just, keep the door closed please." Oh god was this about, my face darkened ten shades of red. "Dad-"

"It's ok Bella, just, well, I know I don't have to warn you about protection, not like she can knock you up." I covered my face with my hands as her eyes widened. "Chief! I-"

"Just keep my warning in mind Catt."

"Dad please tell me you didn't threaten her, I thought you liked her!"

"your damn right I did after what I came home to last night! And I do Bella, much more than I ever liked that punk Edmund. But with you guys taking that next step I need to make sure your safe and she isn't just using you for sex dammit."

"DAD! She isn't like that and you know it!"

"Bella it's fine-"

"No Catt it isn't fine!"

"Babe…" she got up from her chair "yes, it is, he's your father and he's worried. I would be to in his position."

"Thank you for understanding Catt. See Bella she gets it." she bit her lip to keep from laughing as she looked at me, I sent her a glare that quickly died as she placed a quick kiss to the corner of my mouth. "great now that that very uncomfortable conversation is over, what are you doing today dad?"

"not sure yet why?"

"Just wondering, me, Lauren and Catt were going to probably head to La Push and take a hike if you want to catch a ride to Billy's with us."

"wait we are?"

"Yup."

"…ok then." She chose instead of arguing with me. My dad sent her a smirk before replying, "sure actually sounds good. When were you leaving?"

"hour or so after food and showers."

"perfect I'm going to get some fishing gear ready." He got up and headed for the garage as I grabbed some food and sat next to Catt, "how bad was it?"

"not bad at all love. He was just being, well your dad."

"still I'm sorry."

"there is no need."

"should-should we talk about last night?" her face went blank immediately, "if you wish. I apologize for-"

"stop that's not what I meant! I just meant I mean, I know it wasn't your first time, but it was mine, and just if I did something wrong or if it wasn't-I mean I didn't really-"

"Bella whoa slow down there. Are you- are you worried I didn't enjoy myself mon Ange? Because that would be just utterly ridiculous."

"…not utterly…" she let out a little smile as I tried to cover my face with my hair, "baby look at me. You are so beautiful, and you were so perfect. Nothing made me happier than being able to claim you in such a way. There is plenty of time for anything more." I nodded my head still refusing to look her in the eye and changed the subject a little, "you said he wasn't home last night." Her own blush lit up her face "he wasn't. I-I may have forgotten that he would be coming back. My mind was foggy I apologize." She murmured, and I was glad I was able to put her in such a state. It still surprised me sometimes that she, a gorgeous dangerous creature of the night was attracted to me. I was leaning in for a kiss when my dad walked into the kitchen, "alright you guys let me know when your ready."

"sure dad." We ate quickly and she ran up to take a quick shower before me, and man was it tempting to join her. I took my time grabbing my own clothes trying to keep my mind off of her in there and sent a message to Lauren then Jake. Once she walked into my room in nothing but a towel I practically rushed past her little smirk to take my own shower.

Once done I dried off and got dressed before returning to my room. She was sitting at my desk with her legs crossed scrolling through her phone. "you are aware I have seen every inch of you naked yes? And vice versa?"

"uhh yah, I just-uh we should go pick Lauren up." All she did was chuckle as she rose from her seat "as you wish."

Once the truck was loaded we made our way to grab Lauren who ended up having to sit on my lap, all my dad did was shake his head at us breaking the law with him there. 25 minutes later we were pulling up I front of Billy's house. "you girls be safe out there and try not to go too far, there is a lot of predators in these forests." Lauren practically choked on air while me and Catt hid our smirks "sure thing Chief."

CATT POV

As soon as Charlie was inside talking with Billy I headed off towards the beach with Bella and Lauren following behind, it wasn't long before we reached where the pack had gathered. "hey guys. Glad you all here. I was hoping we can talk about the vamp problem."

"so you admit vampires are monsters? And why are the humans here?!" why the hell is Sam here? "I admit the vampires we are dealing with in Port Angeles are a problem, as are the wolves they have allied with. And they are here because I brought them boy."

"enough Sam. I agree Catt we need to do something before it gets worse."

"I think we need to do some patrols, if you don't mind sparing some wolves of course? I could do it alone but Bella is, well Bella."

"Hey!"

"haha yah it's no problem Catt. We can split up into little groups to be safe. If it is this James guy then at least we know what he wants." He sent my mate a look that said no one was going to touch her. He has that right at least. We went over a few patrol strategies as well as a plan to hit Port Angeles again once in a while, but our main focus would be Forks, at least theirs would be. Are you suggesting we search Port Angeles alone again? She will not approve. She will not know. Saphira's only response a tired sigh. We finished up quickly the wolves running off to either mess around or start their own patrols. Finally! Aren't you suppose to be a patient creature Saphira? Hmph even my patience only goes so far child. We must speak of it. "right right. Ladies, shall we go for that hike now?"

"oh were really going for a hike then?"

"yes we need to talk. And I want to go over a few things with you guys." I started walking towards the trees as Bella laced her hand with mine Lauren not far behind. We made it to a ledge overlooking the water in about 20 minutes and I was sure we were far enough away from any prying ears. "ok first off, the room is ready for whenever you wish to move in Lauren. Second, we are aware that in the…chaos of last week we did in fact miss your birthday, so I also have this for you, just in time as well seeing as your parent's divorce is finalizing." I flung her the box that held the keys to not only the apartment but a new Jeep. "what-what are these to."

"two are to the Apartment the third is to a Jeep, which is at the apartment right now. I know you are more of a car person, but I have seen you're driving, and frankly I would prefer you in something bigger. No offence." I barely finished my sentence before tears were flowing down her face and she was flying at me. I could hear Saphira and Bella both chuckle at my shocked face but I slowly wrapped my arms around the girl, not use to it from anyone but Bella. "Thank you" she murmured when she pulled back wiping her face. "you're welcome, happy birthday." She sniffled a few more times before taking her place next to Bella again where she sat on the log. "Third, Bella has-informed me- of a conversation you two had awhile back."

"oh, you mean turning us?"

"yes, and while I can understand why Bella would want such a thing, I can't figure out why you would?"

She took a deep breath, "my parents don't want me. they never did. In high school, those people aren't my friends, they never were. They pretend and they fake it and it drives me crazy. And then Bella got here and was completely different, and I hated her for it. People liked her for who she is, wanted to be around her just for the hell of it. And then there's you."

"Me?"

"yes, you could have told me I was crazy, that I bumped my head, and I May have believed I may not have. Not like anyone would have believed me anyways. But you didn't. you told me the truth, I am an outsider who knows about you and you don't make me feel like I am." She took another deep breath as I listened on, as Bella fought to keep her own tears at bay, "for once I feel like I belong somewhere, for once I feel like I have a family, even if it's a family of three. And I want to keep that. Besides imaging how boring your lives will be after I die." She joked at the end trying to lighten the mood. . For a moment I was speechless, I expected a generic "it would be so cool" reply. Not something so deep and-well heartbreaking. "well shit." Was all I could think of, she let out a watery chuckle. It seems we are about to get what you have spent forever running from. Shut up. "Ok. Then you both need to know what it's like, Bella knows a little already. Ok, unlike the wolves we are ruled by the full moon. On that night, every month, we have no choice but to turn, and the form we take is different than the one you will be used to. Well-shit technically we have four forms."

"maybe you should just show her babe?"

"right right." This is why I don't turn people fucking hell. "ok so, this my human form obviously. Then there is the-uh half human form." I quickly shifted to the form I usually keep to myself. First my eyes and fangs changed then my ears and tail. Her own eyes widened but she didn't interrupt. "so my human form is stronger and faster than a human, and most actually. What I can do in this form I can usually do in human form if not a little slower and less powerful. I also have a hard time calling on fire when in this form. While its natural in human form. This form is the one you will have a…harder time controlling when you shift into, or out of. Questions yet?"

"uh-you-I-uh. You have a tail." I let out a sigh as it swished back and forth behind me, why is that what everyone goes to? No clue. "yes I do have a tail, and claws and ears and eyes. So would you."

"ok, ok sorry what would-start that kind of change?"

"emotions usually. They are similar to the wolves where they are much harder to control. And when we lose that control, we lose control over the change. Say Bella was in danger, my control may slip in anger or concern and bam, change."

She nodded her head. "the next form is easier to control in most cases once you get the handle of it. but it can also be a big inconvenience. Again, like the wolves' clothes are ripped into shred when turned. You remember seeing the wolves yes? Well it's pretty much like that but, well a cat."

"same size?"

"hmm it depends on the person and their status."

"how so?"

"well Jake is a big guy but he is also Alpha, so it's more than likely his wolf would be much bigger then the others, and it is. Paul is a bug guy so his wolf is big, but he isn't Alpha so he won't be as big as Jake, same with Sam."

"…so, I would probably be smaller?"

"yes, but with cats that can be a benefit, it makes you more agile and faster."

"awesome. Ok and the fourth?"

"the fourth, right. The fourth is only on the full moon when our beast takes over."

"beast?" Beast? I am no beast!

"tis the best way I could describe it." I replied to both. "The wolves command a magic that allows them to take the form of a wolf, we have the animal inside of us. The spirit of a panther lives in me, and on the full moon it is she who is in control."

"so we would have a, spirit inside of us? Can we talk to them?"

"yes, they are real beings in us. They are where our abilities come form."

"so they are on our side then?"

"in most cases yes. They are what you make them."

"what's yours?"

"…a conscience, a friend. Me. We are one." I repeated Saphira's earlier words, words it took me centuries to accept.

"I see. What's it like when she takes over?" I took a deep breath of my own while Bella sat up straighter, "if I give her control on a normal day it is, disorienting, but not painful. We simply switch places for the most part. On the full moon, you will be in immense pain. Bones will break and rearrange, it will feel like you are burning from the inside out. For me at least, I have heard others say the opposite, that it was like ice in their veins. Also, I don't know if Bella mentioned it, but you will need to feed on blood to survive and maintain control. Human blood."

"you-you hunt people?"

"no." Not anymore. Saphira! "no, I feed from blood bags, and only near the full moon."

"oh, so we don't need to hurt anyone, and can just use blood bags."

"…not exactly." Bella furrowed her brows "what do you mean babe?"

"I mean I feed from blood bags, and only near the full moon, it is a life choice, not the norm."

"so most of you kind don't do that?"

"most use blood bags yes, but not all. Most do not feed only during the moon though. You won't have that choice at first."

"why?"

"…I was born half Were. I learned growing up, its why I have the control I do. Turned Were's don't have that luxury and will need to feed more often to gain and keep control."

"I see."

"good because I want you to seriously consider everything, all consequences included not just the benefits."

"we understand babe, and you know this doesn't change my answer."

"I know, but I want you to do it anyways, please. I also had another reason for this little hike."

"what."

"fighting."

"huh?"

"you guys ae clumsy and in danger. If we train now it will help after your turned and minimize what you need to learn. Like self-defense for starters. It will make getting use to the faster and stronger movements later."

"oh, ok." I must admit Catt, I do so enjoy how easily they agree with us. Of course you do.

For the next couple hours, because that was all they were capable of, I showed them a few self-defense moves to get out of a hold that might even surprise a wolf or vampire. They are quick learners, they will make good Pride members. Panthers aren't from Prides. No child, they rule them. besides who is to say a panther is what will come of them, you know we are to rare. "hmm."

"I think were done for the day, and I'm sure the Chief is probably done fishing. Let's head back." We walked back in silence, well I did as they talked back and forth, I was to lost in my head to follow their conversation. Why on earth would they want this. why on earth would I not just say no? you think you have it in you to say no to our mate? Very funny. I thought so. "Catt?" looking up startled "Jake?" when did we get back to the beach? "there was a couple more things I wanted to speak to you about."

"of course." I could tell from the look in his eye he wanted to talk alone, thankfully I didn't need to think of an excuse as Leah walked up "hey Bella, Lauren, let's go grab something to eat and maybe get you two cleaned up while the big bad Alphas talk." Bella looked at me like she wanted to argue but nodded her head and gave me a chaste kiss before following her. "what's up Jake?"

"couple things really. For starters I saw what happened in Port Angeles through the pack mine with the guys, you-you kind of went half animal?" well shit. "I did yes."

"how? Is it possible for us? I mean if it helped you on the roof maybe it could-"

"stop. I'm sorry but not Jake, it is a Were thing. As far as I know shifters only have two forms, human-and wolf."

"damn, well worth a shot. Would have been a nice little advantage." I had to smile as he kept his own grin not letting it get him down. "the other thing is well, I apologize but I heard you talking to the girls earlier." Be on guard child. He won't try anything. Bella would kill him. Hmph he is wolf. But not Were. "oh?"

"first things first, you feed on blood?"

"blood bags" I defended. "but not always?"

"no, I have not always been as pleasant as I am now." I reply sweetly but guarded. "ha pleasant, right. I take it you have to?"

"there would be massacres if I did not."

"fuck, ok. You're not hurting anyone though? For blood?"

"I am not."

"and Bells knows about this?"

"she does."

"well if she's cool with it so am I."

"I am pleased, I would hate to have things tense between us."

"yah…yah. Ok last is, well… Bella is your mate, and you will live forever?"

"like you yes, I will live until someone comes along strong enough to take my life."

"like me? I'm not immortal."

"yes you are."

"what no I'm not."

"…yes you are. You are mated to another wolf yes? Then you are."

"what do you mean?" are they truly so ignorant… they are young Saphira, but yah that's pretty bad.

"you live as long as you shift. A wolf usually stops shifting only to age with a human imprint. You are both wolves so I assume you would continue to shift? Which means you continue to live."

"I-was unaware of this. I will speak to the elders about it, but my point…"

"Bella and Lauren?"

"you're going to turn them?"

"if they decide that is what they want yes."

"and if Bella says no?"

"she won't, but if she did I would respect it."

"would you-stop shifting for her? So you could age and die together?" I couldn't stop the grimace at the thought, "I-I could not. I do not have that-luxury."

"oh, full moon, right…sorry."

"…tis something I have long learned to live with, I find no insult."

"we should head inside before Bella get tired of waiting and chases you down." I laughed at the image knowing she would tear down a few of the wolves if necessary.

"oh, ok." I must admit Catt, I do so enjoy how easily they agree with us. Of course you do.