A/N: Hey folks, first I wanna say thanks for the reviews. It does make me happy that my story is well liked so here's another chapter for you. Just a warning this chapter does contain some violence. There is mention of torture, rape, and death so I am sorry if it's a bit offensive. Just giving ya'll a heads up other than that! Enjoy!
Jake POV Tuesday - July 1st
I gotta say watching my Alpha's imprint kick her own husband's ass is pretty hilarious and by the satisfied smirks on both Paul and Sam's face I'm sure they completely agree with me. The only thing off about the situation was that she kept talking about herself in third person? I mean come on who does that? And these two must have a very unique relationship because one moment she's busting some ass and the next she's comforting the guy? They really do do things different down in the east huh. Coming back to the present I hear my dad ask a question only for them to look at each other and laugh in hysterics. What the heck is so funny? Not able to hold it in anymore I speak up, "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." Elle and Justin are still chuckling amongst each other when the other guy Joseff speaks up. Man, he looks annoyed! "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." Oh fuck NO! This Justin guy is married to MY IMPRINT! This just keeps getting better doesn't it. Obviously I was the idiot that told everyone Elle was the wolf's mate but I mean come on she reeks of the guy! Even Sam could smell him all over her! Watching as Sam's imprint and her brother in law step forward I intently listen to what she has to say. "First things first, I guess you've met my brother, Justin White, yes?" Did she just say Justin White? As in Bella's married name? "Williams, is our cover name but we'll get to that later. Most of you know my parents, more so my father." She's looking over at Chief Swan right now but that can't be right unless... "Chief, Charlie Swan."
Sam suddenly steps next to me expecting something drastic to happen next. By everyone's shocked response about Charlie we aren't sure what she has to say? "Most people know me by Belle, but I guess the town's people here would know the name Bella Swan better hmm?" HOLY SHIT! That's Bella, our Bella, my Bella! All I feel is Sam's hand touch my shoulder at her statement. "Bells? Is that seriously you?" Not even realizing that I'm drifting towards the woman that I once called my best friend. "Of course Jake, who else would I be?" Before I know it I engulf her in a big wolf hug. Hearing her shy laugh brings back so much memories of when we would hang out together. Watching Old Quil over her shoulder I can tell that he doesn't seemed too pleased by this and the man voices his doubt. "You claim to be Isabella Swan but how can we trust your word? You look nothing like the Bella we all knew. Surely one's appearance does not change that excessively?" Everyone in hall are pretty much thinking the same thing but Bella, she looks composed, content, and ready for anything we have to say. "What is it you need for me to prove myself other than the story I'm about to tell? Surely no one here knows me the way my own family would. I mean no disrespect to you but the closest person I had to a friend here was Jacob and we haven't spoken for almost 10 years. If you have a question for me that only the true Bella would know then so be it. Other than that let me tell you all the real reason why I am here." The council looks at one another as do the pack members. "I have one." Glancing at my pack mate we all see Jared step forward. "After the Cullen's departure you went on a little adventure into the woods. What exactly happened there?" That's actually a really good question, the leech didn't survive so only the pack and Bella would really know what went down. Peering downward at this new Bella, her eyes are glazed over like she's remembering what happened oh so long ago. "At the time Jake stopped being my friend and started hanging out with you guys more. I really didn't have anyone but myself so I went on a hike to a meadow I once went to with Edward. When I got there I saw Laurent, a nomad vampire. He claimed that he came as a favor to Victoria, she wanted to know if I was still under Cullen protection if not she planned on killing me. An eye for an eye, mate for a mate or so he said. But before anything could happen a massive black wolf came out of the tree line followed by four other wolves, which I could only guess was you." She passed, smiling down at her with happiness I give a hearty laugh before I hug her once more. Bella's home, she finally came home!
Bella/Belle POV Tuesday - July 1st
By the expressions on the Quileute wolf pack they all seem satisfied enough, the old man however is another story but that can't be helped. "Now that I answered your question am I allowed to speak freely?" Gazing over to Old Quil in inquiry he just nods. "Very well, if you want ya'll can take a seat, I believe this might take awhile." Telling Justin with my eyes to do the same he sits with my father and Joseff. "Don't mind me, I get a little on edge when remembering certain situations so I tend to pace every now and then." Beginning my story I explain about the baseball game with the Cullen's, about James chasing me to Arizona, the bite on my hand, Edward sucking out the venom and James getting killed. Next came the disastrous birthday party which caused an uproar, I had to pause on this one. "Let's get one thing straight on this okay. I got a paper cut in front of 7 vampires only to have Edward shove me into a table full of glass vases. My blood called to Edward the most so I never blamed the one who attacked me because he's an empath. He had to endure the blood lust of every single vampire in the fucking room including his own so I forgave him the moment he was pulled away. Do you understand?!" There are distinct mumbles around the room. The deputy, my dad, and Jake don't look too happy about that fact but they accept it. Moving on, I explained to them in detail why Victoria wanted my head, then there was me moving back with my mom and the choice of becoming a doctor for kids. After this I discussed the suspicious death of my step-dad, Phil of course the he description of that incident was vague for me so I didn't give too much detail on it. I mentioned my relationship with Cassie and her back ground which made Billy stop me once again. "Let me get this straight. Cassandra is half vampire/half human?" Nodding my head in response he looks a little worried but says nothing about his thoughts on the matter. At this point I revealed to them about my mom's murder, graduation and the new addition of Justin and Jayson into our lives. Then came my wedding with my dad not having a clue of what was going on which made most of the room burst into laughter. Next was the birth of my little angel, Carlie Renalyn White who was named after all her grandparents. Carl, Charlie, Renee, and Emmalyn. Again having my father present for yet another surprise! Yay! You're a grandpa! After this came the most difficult part of them all. The fact and truth behind my parents death, Victoria.
"There was this guy that my husband was trying to bust, Nathaniel Davis. He was wanted for trafficking young women to Europe as well as smuggling top notch drugs. The thing about this so called man was the fact that he wasn't a man but a vampire, the head of a drug army to be exact. Turns out that he was a close contact of Victoria's and as a favor to her he ended up having both Carlie and I kidnapped. I think the one thing that frightened me the most at the time was recognizing what all his employees were… Vampires. My daughter and I were in Nathan's company for five days when we heard a loud crash. I wasn't really sure how it was possible but the steel bolted door broke open and when we came out of the room all of the guards were in pieces. I thought it weird at the time since they were vampires and obviously hard to dismember but my priority was to get Carlie to safety. Later that month daddy came to visit and with all of the stress of Victoria and the threat of Nathan still out there I wanted Carlie to leave with him to come back to Forks. My dad wouldn't budge though, refused to go without me. It was when we were in the airport to come back here that my daughter and I got abducted, it happened so fast that I was helpless to do anything. The first thing Victoria did was grab Carlie so of course I did everything she asked of me." Stopping myself for a moment I take a seat and try to calm myself for what I'm about to reveal next. "I was 5 months pregnant with our son, Charles Ezra White, and I hadn't told my father yet. Jay and I decided to name him after my dad and Jayson's great grandfather, Ezra White. Ezra was a spirit warrior and the last Alpha in his tribe, we wanted our son to know that these two men were brave and honorable in our eyes."
"Victoria ended up taking us to Nathan's home base for his trafficking. When we arrived the first thing I noticed was my husband's presences and next to him was his adoptive parents. All I remember doing at the time was begging and pleading for her to just kill me. Offering up myself only if she would let them free, such an imbecile I was to think that would be satisfactory enough for a psychotic vampire. She wanted me to suffer the most horrible pain imaginable and by doing so she used my family. First was Carl, such a kind and loving man just like his wife, she broke every bone in his body before drinking him dry." Squeezing my fist and eyes shut as images pass through my mind. "Then came Emmalyn, she… she let the male vampires have their sexual way with her until she could scream no more. She bled out before taking her last breath." Curling into a ball on top of my chair with tears streaming down my face, I keep going, keep remembering. "Next was my Jayson… She laughed at our desperation. She wanted to save my baby, my Carlie for last… Said that it would be more fun to have our daughter watch as she killed the both of us. Victoria stabbed him all over his body. Not once did she put the dagger in the same place. Then... she proceeded to bite my husband all over his stab wounds to put her disgusting venom in his blood. She kept him alive for something special though, made sure he watched when she started on my own demise. I remember her telling me that she would be taking the one thing that she could never have. Of course I was confused until she started biting into my stomach. I tried not to scream because I didn't want Carlie to hear my pain but after Victoria removed what she could to get to my son, my baby… She ripped him out of me only to…" Warm arms surround me as I get pulled back into his chest. Safety, comfort, and love is what is radiating off of him. I know who this is from the tingles that are circulating throughout my entire body only to ignite within my very heart. Samuel's arms surround me in his reassuring embrace. "She ripped him out of me only to show me and Jay what we would not have. Then she bit into his tiny little neck and crushed him. He… he didn't even permit a cry when she snatched him out of my womb. He was alive, I saw him move but I just..." Holding this man's arms around me a bit tighter like a blanket I never want to let go of. "Jay saw everything. The next thing she did was unimaginable. I tried to cover Carlie's view but I new the screams would still reach her. That bitch put gasoline all over my husband and lit him on fire! By the time he stopped moving I had lost so much blood, I passed out. I tried to stay awake for my daughter's sake but my body refused to comply with me. I kept getting little snips of things. I remember her advancing toward my Carlie before a loud snarl erupted. I saw the building erupting into flames but I don't know how? Then I was in a car getting transported somewhere." Now comes the good part. "Finally when I woke up I was laying in a bed with Justin passed out on the couch beside me. I found out that I had been in a coma for 3 months after being miraculously saved and then moved to a privately owned island in Brazil." Smiling to myself I think of how fortunate I really am that they were there to save Carlie. Not sure how these set of people are going to appreciate my next statement I proceed, "The person who saved my life was none other than Doctor Carlisle Cullen."