A/N: I OWN NOTHING! Well, except the OC I created! Hey everyone, here's another chapter. I'll be working on the last three or four within the next week. Life is getting a little hectic on this end so I do apologize for taking FOREVER to update! Love you all and I hope you enjoy. Until next time...
Not even ten minutes after talking to Elle about what had happened, did we get a phone call from Carlie. "Sammy! Sammy! They came didn't they? Please tell me that everyone's still safe and that I'm wrong!" Hearing Carlie's hysteria, confirmed to the fact that she didn't know of the plans till it was too late.
"Yes baby girl, they came and I can only presume that you know exactly who was taken and why." Listening to the whimpers from the other end of the phone, I can picture her crying as Jasper holds her in comfort. "I'm sorry! Sammy, I'm so sorry! Something weird happened here in Greece and I didn't see what was to occur until it was too late..." Then I hear silent sobs erupting from our baby girl once more.
"Sam, I tried to get ahold of Jake and Cassie but they are unreachable. I don't know exactly when the two will contact us next but the rest of the family has been notified. Rose is going stir crazy, she wants blood, not only for taking Lucas but also having Leah put into danger while she's still with child."
Closing my eyes at those words. My pack sister and her pup are in grave danger for sure. She is technically their mortal enemy where as Charlie can still be turned and Lucas is a half breed.
"Jake said there were three more clans to speak with before they would be heading home. Cassie planned on bringing all the clans home together, since her friends requested to travel that way, surprisingly. However, I believe there is another tactic we must pursue now that the Volturi have taken matters into their own hands. The original plan is diminished now that they have our family, our pack mates."
I take in what Jasper is saying. Plans are flying through my head before I hear Carlie speak again.
"Jasper's right. Let the pack know, plans have changed. I'll be calling the others before they send anyone else back to Forks. The Volturi want to mess with my family then so be it. I guess it's time we take the fight to them."
Hearing a gasp behind me I see Elle with tears running down her face. Oh my girl, I can see heartbreak in her eyes knowing of what is to come sooner rather than later. She was slowly trying to prepare her heart and mind for the final battle but now that it is here, not even mid January yet, she looks like she is internally breaking to pieces. I'll just have to remind her of what strength she has gained through all of her suffering.
"Very well baby girl, I'll let the pack know. We're on high alert now. I don't think anyone else is at risk since they are technically more human than well, you catch my drift. I'll be bringing Embry, Seth, and Paul. The rest of the guys are gonna stay back to protect the families as well as the reservation." We hang up as soon as there is an agreeance in plans.
Man, can my Elle's family not catch one break at least. Now there is an innocent child involved and a pregnant wolf which is bound to cause more trouble with those fucking control freak leaders. Okay that isn't my best insult but still. Walking over to my girl I take her into my arms and place her on the bar stool so that she can get something into that stomach of hers. Kissing her forehead I grab a bowl and place it right in front of her.
"Alright babe, I'm gonna stay here until your done eating and then I would really like for you to go back and rest." Seeing the rebelliousness in her eyes, I quickly stop it before she even voices her disapproval.
"Hey… I understand the seriousness of the situation but getting more sick than you already are isn't going to help us get them back babe. I'm gonna call a pack meeting here as soon as possible so everyone is on the same page. But you my dear need to eat and rest, focus on getting better before we get Carlie's next phone call."
Seeing her resignation, all I can do is smile. Guess she is more exhausted than I thought, she loves winning battle when it comes to our little mini arguments. 20 minutes later I have her tucked into my bed and dishes washed. Going out my back door, I figure this will be the easiest way to reach my third in command. Howl…
An hour later, all the guys are here with their imprints which I am thankful for. We have the kids in the back room playing in the kids area, specially made for them in particular.
"Sam. What are we going to do? Did you contact Carlie and Jazz Man yet?" asks Embry. Sighing heavily I look at Justin laying on the sofa, curled up in a ball silently suffering.
"Carlie called after you guys left. She said something odd happened where they are located so she didn't know what took place until it was too late. I know why those three were specifically taken though, she at least got that information."
Rubbing my hand down my face in distress, I look at my pack mates and their soulmates. All of them are going to suffer in some way, we are all a family and if one gets hurt we all hurt. Someone is going to die, I just know it, but I don't know how to tell them.
"The Volturi know of Carlie. Alice has made the three leaders aware that Jasper is well known for being 'the God of War' and his mate is, no doubt, the true Blue Eyed Beauty that will end their rule." Watching the imprints hug one another as a type of consolement only breaks me more at my next words.
"They plan on killing Charlie, Lucas, and Leah if Carlie does not give up her own life for theirs. Unfortunately, the Volturi kings don't know Carlie sees what they really have planned. They are going to kill Jasper and Carlie along with the other three, making sure that no one knows of what has really transpired. The only error in that plan is the clans who are actually joining us to help defeat these three kings. Jazz says we have at least 30 different clans on our side so far and it's growing." Hearing wow, and holy fuck that's a lot of leeches! I keep going but get cut off before revealing the one thing that could help us or truly heart us.
"Who are you taking Sam? We have to protect the reservation but we made Carlie a promise, we're helping her get rid of these mother fuckers!" declares Paul.
He's right, I only plan on bringing three along with me though. We still need to protect our people, our land. "I'll only be taking three of you. Paul, Seth, and Embry." Watching as the others stand up from their seats in outrage. The remaining three are happy to be assisting in this battle but understand their pack brothers uncertainty .
"Sam! Three? I am your third in command, there is no way I am not going! And as for Justin, the man needs to be present. It's his family's lives at stake brother!" Looking at Jared, I know he is right but someone needs to stay with the imprints and children. Not only that but Kim just found out that she's pregnant just last week, I can't have her losing the baby because of the extra stress. As for Justin, I didn't mention him because it's a dead give away that he needs to be present in order to make sure that his family lives through this disaster.
As for Justin, I didn't mention him because it's a dead give away that he needs to be present in order to make sure that his family lives through this disaster.
"Jared, I understand that but tell me what going to happen if our land gets attacked unexpectedly again. I need strong wolves here to not only take care of our people but also this family too. You are one of the strongest that we have, a leader Jared, and that's what our brothers need right now. I need you here to protect what is ours, so the rest of us can focus on the true war at hand. Every person that stays behind is just as important to the ones risking their lives in the leeches lair. I'm sure Quil will be back to his old self in no time but I hope you understand my reasoning now brother. We are going in to kill all those fuckers but the reality is, we are not coming out without someone dying on our end as well. It's sad to say it but we all know it's true. The Volturi guard are leeches with special abilities, we are either fucked or extremely lucky if we end up surviving all of this."
My brothers and their women slowly take in everything that I've just said. The seriousness that the end is in fact almost here, and so is the unknown deaths to come. Seeing Elle walk over to Justin and hug him in desperation. My heart hurts and the wolf is ansy knowing that she will also be putting herself in harm's way when we leave for Italy. The pack sits there for another half hour as we get all of the plans in order before everyone dispersed. All I want to do is lay next to my girl and get her feeling better but I know how much Justin is hurting right now so I let the two comfort one another in this grieving time.
Feeling a slight squeeze on my left arm, I look up to the sad face of Angela Clearwater. Man, I really wish I didn't have to bring Seth along with me but there is no doubt in my mind that the man's drive to save the kidnappees are intensely stronger than the other wolves. This is his own family's lives on the line right now, especially his older sisters.
"Hey Angie, I'm sorry about Seth. If I had a choice I would keep all my brothers home but I…" Closing my eyes and shaking my head a little as to clear my thoughts, I pay attention to her needs instead. "How you holding up with everything? Are you okay?" She gives me another one of those sad smiles before nodding with a yes. Then she says something that throws me off balance, no joke.
"Even if Seth demanded to stay home, there is no way I would allow it Sam. It's Charlie and Leah that was taken, those two were close. But L.J., my Seth loves that boy like his very own, there is no way he would stay back. He would fought you to the end if he wasn't allowed to come along. Anyways, that's not why I came to talk to you. I wanted to ask if you find out how far along Belle is with the baby?" Staring at the woman in total shock and mouth agape. Baby? What the hell is she… Oh fuck! That's why my wolf can't contain himself! She's pregnant with my child! And we have to fight in a fucking war still, this just keeps getting better and better. Giving Angie a small smile I tell her that we haven't found out yet but she would be the first to know. Hugging her goodnight I stare at my mate in wonder. Did she know? Why didn't she tell me? How the hell did I not hear the baby's heartbeat, I've been able to in the past with the other imprints.
Walking over to the sofa where Elle and Justin are still settled at, I place my hand on Justin's shoulder and squeeze it lightly. "Come brother, lets rest. Carlie should be calling within the next two days. We are going to get them back, do you hear me… Those fuckers are going to pay for taking what is ours!" All I notice is the tear stains on his face and the blankness in his eyes. Helping him to the guest room, Elle and I shut his door lightly as he drifts off into a restless sleep.
As we get ready for bed, I keep thinking on how to bring up the baby topic. Getting in to bed, I pull Elle closer to my body and hold her tightly. Just when I get the nerve to say something she beats me to the punch, "Baby, I think… I think I figured out why I've been sick lately." She gives off a dry laugh as I listen intently. "I don't know why I didn't notice it sooner and I have to say, this has got to be the worst timing ever. God!"
I silently agree, but then again it's our own baby. Something that we created out of our love and passion for one another. I can't be sorry about that even if she is correct on the bad timing part.
"I think that I'm pregnant baby and I am secretly freaking out. I mean, with everything that is going on with Carlie and now with our family being kidnapped, again! I just… How are we going to be okay?"
Guess I understand why she is so emotional all the time now. Placing a kiss tenderly on her forehead I lay us down and wrap her close to my heart.
"I don't know what to say babe other than I am here for you. We will all do this together, Carlie is my daughter now Elle, she is mine just as much as our child that you are carrying now. And no one messes with what is mine. We will get through this, and when this is all said and done. I will take you as my wife, if you agree of course. Forever babe, you three are my forever now."
Giving her a passionate kiss, I show her exactly how much she means to me in every single way. Until we both fall asleep from exhaustion and deep satisfaction.