Chapter 7

APOV

I could hear her heartbeat pick up again, the poor thing seemed terrified. I sighed, probably should give her a break.

"Jasper and I were never together like that. It was a ruse, so people wouldn't try to ask me out and me freak out and be rude when saying no to them."

"Oh." My Bella sighed and leaned into me more; which made me smile; "Then why didn't you tell me that? It must have been obvious that I had feelings for you."

"How about I tell you the whole truth?" I felt Bella nod. So I picked her up, with a squeal from her and laid her down on her bed with me beside her.

"I knew that we were supposed to be together because of my ability. The day you arrived I had the vision of myself and you together happy. Edward saw it and grumbled how he and Jasper would be the last ones to get mates. The rest were happy for me, however on the day we meet you. Edward decided to try to change things. Since he can't hear your thoughts, he thought that my vision was of us being best friends. When I tried to argue with him he would have nothing of it. Then I watched as you two went out , knowing the truth of what you were doing. I wanted to tell you I wasn't with Jasper, he felt the heart break you know, from both of us. He tried to tell Edward the truth but he just got more possessive of you, then the whole James incident happened and we left. I came back much to Edwards anger. Its then that Rosalie told me about her ability and that Edwards intentions towards you, wasn't. Safe." I growled the last part, remembering what Rose had said to me. It still makes me what to punch Edward in the face. Repeatedly.

"Rosalie as an ability?" Bella said voice full of surprise. I nodded.

"She doesn't like people knowing as it helps her ability to work. She can tell the intentions of a person by looking them in the eye, when she uses it she becomes immune to Edward's ability. It's how she could hide it from him. She told me, that he was using you. He knew you were special, but wasn't sure on how special. He wants to use you against someone or something. Rose couldn't get too much information out of it, because he barely showed that intention. We theorised that he was trying to hide it from Jasper."

Bella was growling, I mean really growling. "That fucking arsehole. I will kill him next time I see him."

I laughed, deciding to change the topic before I had to throw Bella out the window for her to shift before she broke the house preferably. Bella grinned at me, making me smile wider. I couldn't believe she was mine now. I wasn't going to allow anyone else to have her. No Edward and no damn dragon council.

"You should get some sleep sweetie." I whispered to her. She pouted at me, than snuggled into me and was asleep not long after.

About an hour of Bella being asleep I smelt someone close by. Moving slowly trying not to jostle my sleeping Bella, I moved to the window and looked out. Bella's door opened and a very pissed off Charlie walked in.

"Charlie?" I asked tentatively, a little worried.

"It's a messenger from the Council. I told them we would be there tomorrow morning. I guess they couldn't wait longer could they?"

"We needed to confirm the girl was actually a female shifter. It has been years since we have had one." A male voice came from the yard. "May we come in?"

Charlie growled; "You are allowed in but only within one step of the window."

In a blink of a human eye, a hooded figure jumped through the window. He was wearing a Disturbed hoody, with ripped jeans and dirty sneakers. Slowly he moved his hands to removed his hood from his head. He looked like he was in his mid 20's, with golden blonde hair and bright green eyes.

Charlie took a step forward; "Reaver? Why did they send you?"

The man smiled showing perfect teeth; "I volunteered. I didn't think you would be too keen on anyone else showing up."

Charlie laughed and walked over to shake the man's hand; "You know me too well."

Reaver nodded; "I do remember what happened to Luke when he came to see you and Bella's mother when she was pregnant."

I raised my eyebrow; "Should I ask?"

Reaver shook his head; "Just know it took him 3 months to heal, and dragon shifters heal a lot faster than other shifters."

Charlie grinned sheepishly and scratched the back of his neck; "So what's the real reason you're here?"

Reaver frowned; "I thought I would give you a warning. They have a suitor lined up for Bella." He instantly raised his arms in surrender as three growls sounded. I turned and saw Bella sitting up in bed. "I will refuse. Not matter what they said." She grumbled and rolled back over to sleep.

BPOV

I was nervous. There was no denying that fact. I stood in the middle of Edward's meadow, waiting for my father and Reaver to show up. The Cullen's were in the middle talking heatedly about what was going on. I could hear their every word, it was amazing. I smiled at Esme, who kept looking at me with concern. She wasn't happy that we were leaving her behind. I heard the sound of wings and looked up. A black dragon landed near the Cullen's making them take a step back. Jacob and Charlie jumped off. Charlie made his way over to me; "Hey kiddo. Are you ready to go?"

I laughed nervously; "I don't really have a choice now do I?"

He shook his head. "I'm sorry Bells."

It took roughly two hours to get to the Dragon Council's island. There was a few times we had to go really high up to dodge planes. Charlie sat in front of me, and Alice behind me. Both still very pissed. I couldn't blame them. The island suddenly came into view. It was gorgeous. It was covered in trees and flowers, with a castle in the middle of the island. I saw another dragon land on the ground and disappear into the castle, still in dragon form. Soon Reaver landed and walked into the castle. The door just being large enough to fit the bigger dragon. Reaver laid his head down as a signal for us to get off. Alice and Charlie jumped off without a hitch. Me, I stumbled as usual. Alice quickly grabbed me, before my face could get reacquainted with the floor. Someone laughed, glaring I looked up at the one responsible. He looked like he was in the military, buzz cut, arms crossed and muscles. He stepped forward with a smile, which was intercepted by Charlie.

"You're new." Charlie stated with his arms crossed.

The man smiled at Charlie; "Yes sir. The names Lance, The piercer, Sir."

Charlie nodded; "Charlie, The Furious."

Lance smiled; "Nice to meet you sir." He then turned his head to me and his grin grew wider; "And you must be Bella."

I nodded; "And this is my mate Alice." I said pointing to the vampire still clinging to me.

Lance frowned; "Nice to meet you too, Alice. I will meet you in the Council chambers." He spun on his heel and walked the other way.

Alice growled softly behind me and Charlie looked pissed. "Umm should we go too?" I asked.

Charlie looked at me and then nodded. We walked down the massive hallway with Reaver still in dragon form. I looked around at all the dragon tapestry around the place. I wanted to look at it more, but by how tense Charlie was I didn't want to risk it. Eventually we reached a giant metal door with two dragons rearing on it.

Charlie looked at me; "This is it. Keep calm and don't let them talk down to you, either of you." Alice growled as I nodded.

Charlie took a deep breath and pushed the doors open.