A/N: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE TWILIGHT CHARACTERS OR SONGS BEING USED but I sure love them!
Hey guys hope you like this chapter cause I sure enjoyed writing it! Be warned there is a lot of bad language in this one and I apologize. Another thing I mention a song that Justin wrote for Cassie, it's one that I love. It's called "She's Everything by Brad Paisley". I wanted him to picture his wife while Bella talked to him.
Justin POV Tuesday - July 1st
How the hell did I end up in a position like this? I went from loving the woman of my dreams one day only to have that person ripped out from right under me the next? When we first moved here I was beyond excited for Bellie! The opportunity to be with her dad again even if it's for his own protection, the man sure didn't need to know that yet. I had my only brother with me and my beautiful Cassie. God, how it all went wrong with just one look into her eyes. I have nothing against her, she's a beautiful woman and from what I've learned so far she digs music just as much as we do. Obviously that's how we met, I applied for a part-time position at her dance studio. When she walked in I could already smell the wolf in her and I'm sure she had the same reaction to me. So when we faced one another only to stare for a good 5 minutes I freaked! My wolf was clawing at me to talk to her but this sudden intrusion of needing a complete stranger, I knew what had happened. I had imprinted. I was about to excuse myself before she stopped me by introducing herself as Leah Clearwater, my soul-mate, my chosen one. How could this happen to me? I mean I'm married, how do I tell my wife that 'I can't be your life partner anymore because I found someone better?' It's funny how fucked up this is. We didn't speak of anything unless it had to do with the job and I noticed how fidgety she was so I could only guess that it was just as uncomfortable for her as it was for me. Before leaving she asked me if I understood what happened between us and I told her yes but that I was a happily married man.
Since we were suddenly working together my time spent by her side put my wolf at ease. However, I learned a set of information from Leah that struck my heart to the ground. She told me that someone from her pack had imprinted on my wife and thought that I should know considering how close the two were getting. I nearly fell apart right then and there. From the interactions with the Alpha and Bellie I came to the conclusion that the guy had also imprinted on my sister. My wolf and I had no complaints to that, I could see Jayson being happy that his wife found herself such a strong mate but my wife… I wasn't sure if I wanted to let her go. After catching Cassie and this Jacob guy talking at the cookout on Saturday, it was confirmed with my own eyes. My love had indeed grown close to her said imprint and we haven't even discussed our marriage yet. Though my wolf had affections for Leah, me, the man was still madly in love with my Cassie. But last night I did the unthinkable I got pissed drunk only to sleep with my imprint! It's like the wolf in me took over my body and I had no control of what was up with her next to me in the middle of the woods I was disgusted with myself. My wolf was secretly relieved but I could not be. Both Leah and I were ignoring the built up tension because I was still married and I told her I value my vows. Now I have done the forbidden with another woman that wasn't my wife, I was lost. What am I to do now? Running in wolf form I head towards my final destination, putting my problems in the back of my mind for a moment to deal with the trouble at hand.
Bella/Belle POV Tuesday - July 1st
This morning I woke up earlier than I expected to. Not sure if it was my sudden nerves of seeing the Quileute tribal elders or having to share my story of who I am and what happened to my family. Cassie ran out of the house claiming that Justin had something urgent she needed to do and that she'd hear about the meeting later. Since my best friend wouldn't be available I wanted Joey to come with me just in case something bad happened. Justin wasn't really around lately for me to confirm whether he was showing up or not so I called Billy to ask him about my brothers attendance. He told me that Joey would be allowed on the reservation because he was technically a part of our family, the way he made it sound though, it didn't seem completely truthful. My dad called me after I spoke to Billy and said he wanted to see Sue before we met with the council so we picked him up and heading down to the reservation. We reached our destination around 8:45 am so we had some time to spare. I wasn't sure how well Sue took finding out about my real identity but I did tell her that she would get the complete store of why today. She accepted my words and quickly left my office yesterday after telling me she wouldn't speak a word of what she'd learned.
Not even 10 minutes after my dad entered the house did we see him exit with two woman, one being Sue, and the other I wasn't sure of, maybe Leah? Stepping out of the truck I walk up to the group to greet them. "Good morning Sue, how are you doing this morning?" She just smiled kindly and replies, "I'm doing fine Elle. I want you to meet my daughter Leah, I'm not sure if you've been introduced yet?" Peering at the beautiful woman next to my dad's wife I extend my hand in greeting and say hello. She looks nervous and uncomfortable but I'm not quite sure why until the wind shifts. That's when I get a whiff of her scent, the musky smell of fresh mountain rain and a hint of pine. The exact same fragrance I have come accustomed to when dealing with my brother in law and best friend after they had rounds of loud s… "You gotta be fucking me." It was a mere whisper but she heard me, of course she did. Her nervousness is long gone now there is fear in her eyes. Fear of being caught. "So Charlie tells me that you're a dance teacher on the reservation and so far the only one with a dance studio too?" She know what I'm hinting at so she just answers, "Yes, I figured since I couldn't leave La Push I might as well do something I loved. Music just comes naturally to me, I enjoy it, the people I work with have fun doing it, so I'm happy." I hear the words but my heart isn't in the conversation, I just want the information I'm looking for. "So, how's Justin doing? From what he told me he works there part-time yes?" She just nods her head in agreeance. Looking towards Sue there is a message in her eyes that I'm not seeing clearly but she interrupts my thoughts before I can figure it out. "We were just heading over to the council meeting to see him. Did you want to join us?" Horror crosses Leah's eyes when she stares at her mom. "I'll meet you there, Dad, I presume you'll be going with them instead?" With a nod of his head I turn back to my car and head towards the meeting hall. Oh, brother. You're about to get hell from me for sure!
It takes us less than 5 minutes to get there before I'm jumping out of the car. Looking down at my outfit I'm so glad I have my knee boots on instead of high heels, can't really kick a werewolf's ass with difficult shoes on now can I. Joey must be confused by my dramatic behavior but he'll find out soon enough. I can hear the arrival of my dad them when I swiftly enter the building, Justin. He appears to be speaking to some of the ladies and gentlemen in attendance but all stops when they take in the new intruder, me. Before I know what's happening I feel myself walk up to the lying cheat and right when he turns to me I sock him right in his nose. The amazement of being half wolf, half vampire, and a little bit of human. The abilities to do damage to a fucking wolf. "You son a bitch!" Twisting his arm and knocking his legs from under him while he supports his precious broken nose I pin him to the ground on his stomach with my knee to his back before I start my rant. "How long?" I hear a growl emitted from my step-sister but the look I give her makes her silence at once. "How long Justin?!" He just sighs before answering. "Last Tuesday Bellie." Are you fucking kidding me? I distinctly hear someone question about the name he just called me but I'm too focused on the person in front of me at the moment. "Don't you Bellie me Justin! Does she know? Did you tell her?" Cassie is all I have on my mind at this moment. She will be heartbroken by what he has done. "No… I, I didn't get a chance to." This is a joke right, didn't get a chance to? I just laugh menacingly. "Don't give that bullshit! You're telling me that you didn't have time to explain to your own wife that you imprinted but you had the fucking audacity to fuck your mate? What were you thinking Justin? Are you trying to treat Leah like a call girl because that's what it looks like to me." As fast as I pinned him down, I let him go only to turn away from his laying form in sadness. I feel his rage at my outburst but I don't care much on my self preservation when it comes to someone I love. Shaking my head and peering up at his standing form with tears in my eyes, I'm about to hear it but what does it matter. I can see the fear, regret, and fucking guilt flash through his eyes before it's overcome by his fury. "DON'T YOU FUCKING TALK ABOUT HER LIKE SHE'S SOME COMMON WHORE! SHE IS MY MATE! SHE DESERVES RESPECT!"
My face shows calmness even with a shaking wolf in front of me. At first I am concerned because I know my brother and this is not him I mean he's using his 'Alpha' voice on me but like a switch I'm precisely too pissed to give a shit so I start laughing. Everyone is looking at us now like we're some bipolar freaks with elephant ears. Joey quickly shields me from the verbal attack but I'm not done yet because all I can picture is my best friends crying form. "That'll be enough Justin, you will NOT speak to Belle like that again. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME." Always the protective big brother, my Joseff, but that doesn't help Justin's anger to say the least it actually increases it. "Are you kidding me! She is being RUDE, she knows BETTER than to challenge ME. She has no right! She doesn't understand the whole situation! I've been fighting it I swear, God Bellie, I tried so hard but seeing my wife and her soulmate I just felt so much heartache." I'm a little confused by his statement, I wasn't aware that Cassie also got imprinted on. But looking at my brother and thinking about the way he's been acting this past week I finally see the turmoil in his whole persona. Moving Joey out of the way I step towards my Alpha and take his face into my hands, a comforting embrace for us. I bring out my phone and play a song he knows so well, a song he wrote for his own wife. He gently leans into my touch when I speak soothingly to the wolf in front of me, "This… this isn't you. The man who sang this song for his wife, that is the man I know and love. And Jus, I wasn't calling your mate a whore brother." I noticed everyone's face turn to complete confusion when I say this even Leah. "I wanted to know why you were treating MY STEP-SISTER as such?" His face has regret plastered all over it. "Don't you think both Leah and Cassie deserve to be treated better than that?" Mentioning his love for the half breed brings such sadness and guilt in his eyes. "Do you even know the shit Leah's been through since she became a wolf? It wasn't as smooth as your Jus, she's dealt with A LOT of PAIN. Leah doesn't deserve to be seen as a homewrecker brother, she deserves respect and love from someone who is worth it. That is the position YOU put her in, the position you put your wife in, and yourself. You should try communicating your own feelings every once in awhile it does wonders, I swear." There are tear tracks running down his face and I'm sure he doesn't like feeling so vulnerable in front of another pack so I pull him into a hug. My goodness, what a mess. I guess I should introduce myself to the elders now since I rudely interrupted their meeting with my brother.
By the time the song finished playing I'm facing the others in the room. I see that all of Samuel's pack mates are here as well as the tribal elders, good let the introductions begin. "Good Morning, I apologize for the sudden intrusion. I had to, clear some things up with my brother here." Billy's face is morphed with curiosity, curiosity that is ready to burst when he speaks. "Why is it you call him your brother? I mean aren't you married? Is that how they do things down in Pennsylvania?" Looking at the second man I always seen as another father I can't help but smile. Taking a moment to glance at Justin I see the amusement on his face as well and to that we both start laughing! At our outburst Jake conveys his confusion. "What is so funny? Is that how married people in your tribe describe one another as brother and sister because if so that's kinda messed up. No offense." Joey is annoyed at their assumptions when he lets them know why we are laughing at them. "They aren't married you fool! Who the hell gave all of you the idea that they were? Seriously? Don't you people talk to others besides your own tribe or is it just a wolf thing? If so, you would've realized that Sandy is Justin's wife and Elle is his sister in law. So exasperating I swear stupid rumors and assumptions in this God darn town." Mumbling to himself he sits himself in the back next to an amused looking woman. Coming back to myself Justin and I step ahead, this is gonna be a long tale for sure. "First things first, I guess you've met my brother, Justin White, yes?" They all look worried about the name given, huh, guess my dad told them something about my family. "Williams, is our cover name but we'll get to that later. Most of you know my parents, more so my father." Gazing over to my father he moves forward to make sure they have the full dramatic effect, "Chief, Charlie Swan." Gasps and shocked faces are emitted around the hall when I continue, "Most people know me by Belle, but I guess the town's people here would know the name Bella Swan better hmm?" Oh yeah, this is gonna be an amazing story for all in attendance there is no doubt about that!