RPOV

"Tory, are you sure that's what you saw? You have to be certain or she might get hurt." Even though I was heeding caution, I couldn't help but be filled with happiness. This was what I've been waiting for.

"Trust." Tory said flipping a page of his book, his voice carried a splash of faked disappointment

"Does Zaden know?"

"No."

"Good. Tomorrow's his birthday and I'm a hundred percent sure he's going to like what he gets!"

BPOV

"Raina?" I called into the trees it was dark beyond them and silent; but yet I wandered. Hugging a stash of books to my chest I walked tripping over twigs and rocks until I tumbled to the ground scraping my elbow. I cried out in pain when I heard Many growls behind me when I turned I saw 9 pairs of golden eyes gleaming with hunger. Then darkness over came me.

I woke up in a bit of a cold sweat. My heart was beating erratically, I knew I had a nightmare, but I couldn't remember it at all. I looked at my clock, which read 5:56.

I got up grabbing a pair of dark gray sweat pant's and a sweater, and my bag of toiletries had a nice long shower.

The day passed by in a blur. I didn't pay real attention to anything anyone said to me. I couldn't stop thinking about the dream. I couldn't remember a thing about it but it stuck in my mind sending shock waves of multiple emotions through me.

When school finished i left quickly. I reached the Sharp's house and got out of my truck. There was a BMW and a Mercedes parked beside the Cobalt. Good, there home. I walked up the steps towards the door to see a piece of paper stuck to the door.

Bella were out back in the follow the path and you'll find us.

Raina

Us? I didn't think much of it. I followed the path, which was leading into the trees. As soon as I stepped into the forest, the same wave of emotions that shocked through me all day hit me again sending a shiver down my spine. I kept going though.

"Raina?" I called into the trees it was dark beyond them and silent. Hugging a stash of books to my chest I walked tripping over twigs and rocks until I tumbled to the ground scraping my elbow. I cried out in pain when I heard growls behind me when I turned I saw 9 pairs of golden eyes gleaming with hunger.

The hunger in the eyes was over came with restriction and then calm; all but one.

The eye lunged forward and my hands flew out in front of me to stop whatever was coming. I never felt the impact.

Peaking through my hands I saw a figure standing before me protectively while shadows were restraining the hungry creature. My protector crouched down and a snarl irrupted from his chest. All went quiet. He turned around to face me and looked into my eyes.

"Bella are you alright?" I took in a breath to answer but when I did the smell of blood wafted in my face. My stomach lurched then all went dark.

ZPOV

Most of my family had finished feeding except for Tory. We were by the river rinsing off our faces when a voice called out. The sweet melody, tickling my ears.

"Raina!" if it were possible, more color would have drained from my face as I turned my head in Raina's direction. She had a clever grin set.

"You didn't! How could you be so careless? We are hunting!" I growled, anger spreading through me like a wild fire, mixed with a little fear.

"No, Tory is hunting. We better find him before he finds her." She winked as panic took over. I took off in the direction of Bella's voice. How could Raina do this? Bella could get hurt or even worse killed.

I heard a holler of pain when I reached the path; my family on my trail. I stopped when Bella came in sight. A delicious scent danced around me, the aroma creating hunger and lust. I heard a growl erupt from Tory's chest and it snapped me out of my blissful sent smelling daze. Tory dashed at her but I was faster. I reached Bella and took a protective stance crouching down. I snarled viciously at Tory who halted in his tracks and his face of hunger was replaced with pride.

All was silent, no breathing was heard. I turned around to face Bella scared because I couldn't hear her breath in which for any human would be gasping out in fear. I looked into her eyes. There was not fear, just confusion, wonder, and awe.

"Bells are you alright?" I asked. At the sound of my voice she took in a breath to answer but when she did, her eyes flickered to her elbow for a millisecond. I could hear her stomach turning like she was going to throw up. When I went to reach out to her, her eye's rolled back and she passed out on the floor.

I ripped off the bottom of my shirt and wrapped it around her bloody elbow. Holding my breath the entire time. Gently I cradled her in my arms and I walked towards my family and on impulse held her closer to me when I passed them. Raina and Tory were smirking.

Happy Birthday Zaden!

Snickered Raina in her mind.

What the HELL IS GOING ON?

I retorted pushing past my coven heading towards the house.

I will tell you while Bella gets stitched up.

I felt confusion over come my features when Lily my mother ran beside me.

"She'll need stitches, ill run ahead and get everything ready."

I shot a look at Tory who was smiling triumphantly. Raina could communicate with people through her thoughts but couldn't see the future. I shot a glare at Tory who snickered

HE SAW THIS? You both PLANNED this?! I shouted at Raina who only smirked and took off after Lily, and the rest of my family followed.

I looked down at the beautiful fragile being in my arms. Her fate was now set. She was part of this. Unfortunate for her; she would be happier not involved. But in the back of my mind, as I smiled down at her heart shaped face, all I could think of was lucky me.