Disclaimer: The Twilight book series and all recognizable characters and situations belong to Stephanie Meyer I don't own any of that. But I do so love her stage.

Anything written in italics is a flashback, random thought, or text message depending on the context.

Note: This is a two chapter update. I will be uploading part two shortly.

Chapter 27: Fidelity Part 1

Aboard the Gala Casino

Leah's POV

"Hello Leah", Dr Cullen said warily.

I said, "Hello Carlisle".

Elijah's hands came to rest on my shoulders. I glanced back and his eyes met mine questioningly.

I deliberately relaxed my shoulders, "This is Dr. Cullen. We have the treaty with his family. Dr. Cullen this is El..."

"Korzka," Elijah cut in before I could volunteer his full name.

Carlisle watched us with interest, "Ah you're with Leah and aware of the treaty. I must assume you know Jacob Black?" He offered his hand.

Elijah nodded once and shook his hand, "Dr. Cullen."

Suddenly I remembered the enforcers. I clutched at Elijah's arm, "We have to call off your men!"

Elijah smiled at me reassuringly, "There is no immediate danger. "

He explained before Dr. Cullen could ask, "When I scented your party I was unsure what we were dealing with. Naturally, I called in for back-up."

Carlisle was quiet for several minutes, "Unfortunately most of my kind are predators. Am I to understand we're not enemies?."

Elijah seemed to relax a little, "Affirmative. The enforcers are reasonable men. They will listen to your side of the story."

Carlisle smiled self deprecatingly, "Rest assured my family won't bite or harm any humans.

Elijah said, "Noted".

Carlisle glanced at our intertwined hands, "Did you two meet in Arizona? I know Leah went to college over there."

"No," Elijah replied.

Carlisle waited watching him expectantly, maybe wanting him to elaborate.

Elijah just took my arm, "We'd best be going. I'll find you when the enforcers arrive."

Carlisle said, "Wait Leah, my family are here do you want to say hello?"

Elijah hesitated just a second almost imperceptibly. He raised one eyebrow leaving the decision to me.

Why not? I said, "Sure."

Carlisle was all smiles leading us to their stateroom. He opened the door and I noticed the soundtrack playing softly in the background. I vaguely remembered it was a song Edward wrote for Bella. I think it's called Bella's Lullaby.

I took a deep breath and instantly regretted it. The scent of sweet bleach seemed concentrated in the room making my nose tingle. Esme was sitting at the table typing into a laptop. Edward and Bella were curled up on the sofa with her head on his lap.

Edward was wearing a white oxford shirt and Khaki Pants. His hair was perfectly styled to look messy. Bella was wearing scruffy ripped jeans rolled up at the bottom and a sleeveless white shirt. She was barefoot.

Esme closed her computer and stood beaming at me, "Leah!"

Elijah and I greeted everyone and Carlisle introduced him.

Then there was an awkward moment when the Cullens and I stood looking at each other. We had never been particularly close and I was starting to second guess visiting them.

"Well come on in and sit down,. " Esme said warmly.

Bella was watching us with wide eyes twirling her hair around her finger, "Is Jacob here?"

I said, "No Jacob's in..." I cut myself off when Elijah squeezed my hand. Right I probably shouldn't mention Lucacini in a room full of vampires. "He didn't come with us," I replied lamely.

She looked at me searchingly, "I hope he's all right."

I said, "He's fine, why wouldn't he be?"

Her teeth worried her bottom lip, "We haven't heard from him since Nessie got engaged."

My jaw dropped, "Nessie's engaged? Wow that's funny Jacob never said anything."

Edward casually draped an arm around her shoulders. "Bella's been worried," He smirked.

"Don't worry about Jacob," I paused for effect, "He met someone".

Bella gave me a skeptical look, "When you say he met someone, do you mean like a girl?"

I almost rolled my eyes, "Yep Jacob's moved on."

Bella pressed a hand to her throat, "Why are you saying that? He imprinted on Nessie!"

Whoa! Did she want him to be forever pining for her or her daughter? I'm not Bella's greatest fan, due to her history with Jacob. I remember the way she hurt him especially during her pregnancy.

I think I understand though. Jacob stayed around her because of Nessie. She's never really had to give him up.

I said, "Maybe he did or maybe he didn't. Trust me Jacob's with his soul mate now."

Edward's eyes flicked over my face his expression a cross between and pique and disbelief, "He's what?"

Elijah squeezed my hand again. "That's Alpha Black's story to tell," he said lightly.

Unbidden the memory of the night Jacob imprinted fluttered through my mind. When he first saw Mariella his eyes took on a quality I had seen in Sam's eyes numerous times.

I asked, "Did I just see what I thought I saw? Answer me Black did you just imprint?"

His face lit up, "Oh yes."

Elijah was right about being discreet. Jacob said one of the old Italian vampires could see every thought a person ever had with a simple touch.

If Bella came into contact with him she could accidentally give up our secrets.

Edward looked at me sharply. Wait isn't he a mind reader? He nodded almost imperceptibly.

I'd been worried about the wrong vampire! Crap I needed to warn Elijah! When that thought crossed my mind, I remembered the pack mind.

Earl Bishop started teaching us to build privacy barriers back in La Push. Nowadays it was second nature whenever I phased.

I closed my eyes and concentrated. I could almost hear Earl Bishop's voice guiding me and soon my barriers snapped into place.

Edward tossed his head like some unseen force had slammed into him. He squinted at me like he was trying to decide what just happened.

He turned to Elijah. "Did you know you're a shield?," he muttered reluctantly.

Elijah looked at him questioningly, "You have me at a disadvantage."

Edward twisted his wedding ring absently. "I can usually hear the thoughts of most people except for shields."

"Really?" Elijah said his eye betraying nothing.

Edward nodded, "Yes you're the second natural shield I've met, the other one is Bella."

Elijah frowned, "Tell me Cullen, what do you expect me to do with this information? Why tell me this?"

Edward shrugged, "I'm just being transparent for our mutual protection."

He turned his eyes on me next, "Leah you've learned to hide your thoughts also. But it's different from the shields. I could feel you pushing me out."

I just stared at him nonplussed.

He winked at me. Apparently the vampire was trying to reassure me. Maybe he wasn't all that bad.

A cell phone beeped on the table and Esme snatched it up. She scrolled through it briefly.

"Carlisle they texted me some pictures," she said turning the phone around.

The picture was of an old looking carved stone a display case. It was a simple almost crude depiction of a howling wolf. I recognized it at once as The Canis Totem of The Ancients!

Unknown Pov

It turned out the totem was being sold by an anonymous art dealer. Leah informed the Cullens that the relic had been stolen. Esme shared what she knew about the seller, but it wasn't much.

Leah didn't want to spotlight the shape-shifter nation, so she used her medical residency as her reason for being there.

The rest of the morning went smoothly. After Leah and Elijah left the Cullens, they had breakfast and waited for the helicopter.

Elijah's Enforcers were baffled when he introduced them to Dr. Cullen and explained a little about the treaty. But the bottom line is they were soldiers used to following orders, and that was the end of it.

The flight back to the mainland seemed way to short. Leah and Elijah met her security detail at Ivan's Peak and they all drove back to Jeroisa City together.

Leah's Pov

Two days later

Seagaia National Park

The National Pack Run is a week long series of runs sponsored by different packs. It kicked-off on Monday and will culminate with the Opening of the Pre-Round Table Ceremonies on Saturday.

When I left work today my security detail and I decided to have our own mini pack run. That's how I ended up in Seagaia National Park after off-roading with the guys for at least an hour.

Delta Allen promised to show us some of his favorite run trails, but we decided to go hiking because the countryside was so beautiful I wanted to take pictures.

We decided to leave our vehicles in the parking lot at the base of Lookout Peak a popular location.

Delta Allen leaned against the hood of his Jeep looking over a paper map, "Listen up!" We will take the lifts up to Otters trail and hike about an hour and a half to reach the Peak.

Seth and Collin will phase. I will take point and Collin will bring up the rear. Mark and Seth will walk with Leah. Everyone stay alert and be careful. Any questions?"

A chorus of "no's" answered him and he glanced around, "Okay let's go have fun."

We were in the middle of nowhere. The parking lot itself reminded me of a highway rest stop. A steep staircase led down to a paved area with an information center and the elevators which were ski lifts.

Apparently they were popular during this week. The wolves could do a pack run and their friends and families could take the lifts to an agreed upon location. From there regular people could hike to the area's best locations.

There were some other people around. One group looked like a family. The man a huge werewolf carried a toddler on his back in a sling. The woman was tall and willowy. They had two other kids with them around middle school age. There was a group of teenagers hanging out and various other people.

We took the lifts up to a large picnic area with a gift shop. Seth and Collin ducked into the small changing spa to phase. I saw some vending machines dispensing t-shirts and shorts just inside the door.

Delta Allen decided we didn't have to stick to the established human trails. We could use the pack runs since we were all wolves capable of phasing.

We set off in some indiscernible path know only to Delta Allen. But soon I could pick up other wolf scents and tracks. There were many trails overlapping.

The area was rugged and the scent of pine in the air was almost overwhelming. It reminded me of Washington but these forest seemed denser, the trees ancient.

Delta Allen set a comfortable pace and we indulged in random conversation. The sound of Collin and Seth's paws echoed quietly around us.

About forty five minutes later minutes we reached a vista. The scene was majestic like something you would see in a National Geographic magazine. I sat on a rock and dug out my water bottle.

Mark took it upon himself to hold Seth and Collins water bottles for them so they could drink in wolf form. I laughed at their antics. I almost didn't notice the disturbance in the air until Delta Allen lunged at me knocking me down just as a rifle shot cracked out in the still morning air.

Authors Note: When I finished drafting this chapter it was over 4000 words so I split it into two parts.

In the next section Fidelity Part two Leah learns the truth about Elijah. The reveal scene was the inspiration for this whole story. Funny I wrote it first even before the prologue.

I've been looking forward to your response as much as you have been waiting for the scene. I cant wait see what you think.

I just have to edit one paragraph and do one final review and I can post it later today.

Meanwhile: How did you like seeing the Cullens? They will have more cameo appearances, but this is really a wolf pack story.

I tried to stay true to Leah's opinion of Bella in the book. How did I do?