Hello again. Please read and review.

Jacob

I told her.

I told her exactly what I was feeling. I told her that I loved her. I told her what I had kept a secret for a while. And she hadn't said anything. I hadn't even seen her since the wedding.

After Edward and Bella left, the guys came to pick me up and I didn't have a chance to find Cassandra. She left right after I told her what I felt. I don't know if it was because they were calling her or because she was just so put out by what I had told her. But, I saw her busy helping her family that I didn't bother to talk to her.

I hadn't seen her and I probably wouldn't see her anytime soon because Bella called just a few hours ago to tell me that she was back. She wanted to see me. Bella, the vampire.

"Why are you thinking so hard, Black? Be careful, your brain might not be able to take all that thinking especially since it's not used to it."

"What do you want Leah?" I growled not at all in the mood to talk to her.

"I heard Bella was back and I came to see how you were taking the news."

I frowned. "What? Don't tell me you care."

"In your dreams Black. I just wanted to see for myself what a pathetic mess you were. But, I guess you weren't lying to us when you said you loved the vampire. Oh, I'm sorry, I have to be specific now since your Bella is a bloodsucker too."

"Leah, I say this because I care about you. Go drown in a lake."

I stood up and walked away. I was in no mood for Leah. If I was going to see Bella then that meant that I was going to see Cassandra too. And I wasn't sure how I felt about that yet. I was excited, yeah, but I was also nervous. I didn't know what I was supposed to do or say.

"Black."

I turned around. Leah came up to me.

"Sam wants us to go to his house. Apparently what that bloodsucker did to Bella was against the treaty. As far as I know, the Cullens are our next targets. He wants you there because you are the deciding vote Black."

"What do you mean deciding vote?" I asked.

"Well, according to the treaty, we are not allowed to hurt the imprints of our own wolves. If that bloodsucker—

"Cassandra." I corrected.

"Whatever. I don't care. If your bloodsucker is your imprint then we leave the Cullens alone. So, get over there so I can decide what to do with the rest of my afternoon."

"You are the most annoying, little wolf I have ever met." I muttered starting my jog over to Sam's house.

"The same goes for you Black." Leah called out.

I ignored her and went to Sam's house. There were only four of the guys there; Sam, Embry, Seth and Quil.

"What am I good for?" I asked.

"We need to talk to you, pack leader to pack member." Quil said putting on a serious face.

I laughed and walked into the woods. When I thought I was far enough I called out.

"Is this far enough or do you want me to reach Canada?"

"That's far enough." Sam called back.

I changed and they changed with me. Once we were all wolf and in each others business the interrogations started.

What are your thoughts on Bella and the Cullens? Sam started.

I think the Cullens are, if not normal, at least acceptable. We don't bother them and they don't bother us.

What about that special Cullen? The one that takes abilities and the one that can walk in the sun. She's dangerous and she's crossed our treaty line. She's faster and stronger than the rest of them. And if you say she's not dangerous then you're insane. Quil said.

I rolled my eyes. It was hard not to even though I probably looked stupid as a wolf.

Quil, Cassandra is the least dangerous of all the Cullens. She's been alive longer than the rest of them. She was born a vampire. She's never been human. She has practice. She's not going to go crazy and start killing people. And Bella made her decision. We have no right to interfere.

You put a lot of thought into this. What do you think about Cassandra? Embry asked.

I sighed mentally. I already told you. I love her.

And it was true. And I let them see what I had been going through the last month. I hadn't seen her once. I didn't know what she was thinking. I was so lost without her here or me over there. She was part of who I was now. Even if she felt nothing, I needed her.

Then that means we can't hurt her or the Cullens. You should go see Bella, Jacob. She's still your friend and Cassandra must have something to say to you. Sam said.

I turned back and walked away. There was no point in arguing with him or answering.

I walked back to my house and picked up the keys to my car. If Bella wanted a nice family reunion then we would have one. And I was not going to leave this time without an answer from Cassandra.

I drove over to the Cullens and the first person I saw was Bella. She looked like Bella except that her eyes were all red. She was also a lot whiter and I guess you could say she looked better than my usual Bella. She was definitely a vampire. Next to her was her vampire, Edward.

And besides them was the rest of the family. I assumed they were there to welcome me. But, I didn't really care. I was just there to see Cassandra…Bella. I looked around for her and found her standing next to Emmet and Jasper.

She was leaning casually against the house wall. She looked my way and smiled when she saw that I was looking at her. I didn't understand what that meant. All I knew was that I was definitely in love. She was so beautiful it hurt.

I walked past the Cullens and into their house. I passed Bella and she smiled at me. I frowned at her new teeth and laughed when I saw her answering face. When I walked by Cassandra she put a hand on my arm. I looked at her.

"I need to talk to you." I said.

She nodded, but didn't say anything.

"So, Bells what is it?" I asked once we were all settled nicely.

"I just wanted to say hello to you. And I wanted to know how you were." She said.

"Do not believe her. She really wants you to leave." Cassandra called out.

Everyone looked at her then laughed. She smiled indulgently and winked at me. I was so confused. What was that supposed to mean? Was she ignoring everything I had told her or was she accepting it and telling me something?

"So, what's up Bells?" I asked.

"Nothing. I kind of just wanted to see your reaction I guess. I didn't know what you would think."

"Well, you smell, but besides that everything seems fine. The tribe isn't going to come here anytime soon either."

"Why not? I think this counts as a violation of the treaty." Edward asked.

I looked at him.

Are you stupid? I thought. You should know why they're not coming.

"I'm afraid I do not know Jacob." He said ignoring my stupid comment but smiling.

I imprinted on your sister. They won't hurt her or you.

I was glad to see that I had shocked the vampire. He looked at me and then at Cassandra. But, she was busy looking out the window at the sun and she didn't see him. I watched the sun hit her hair and wished I could touch it.

I didn't realize Edward had been watching me until he cleared his throat. I turned to look at him with a bored expression on my face.

"What?" I asked.

"Does she know?" he asked.

I looked at Cassandra and she looked at me. She obviously knew what we were talking about from the look on her face. It was nice and empty.

"She knows." She said.

Edward looked at her, but she ignored him.

"If you would be so kind, brother, please explain to everyone else. I have something I need to talk to Jacob about." Cassandra said standing up.

I stood too and saluted to Bella. She smiled and I waved at everyone else. Then I followed Cassandra out to the forest.

We walked for a while. She stopped when we came to a large clearing. There were blue flowers on the ground and the sun was directly overhead. She turned to me with her hands on her hips.

"How does this work, imprinting?" She asked.

"Basically I am your slave, whatever you want I give you." I said not the least bit ashamed.

"Jacob?" She said softly.

I looked at her and saw sadness in her eyes. And I didn't want it there.

"What is it?" I asked coming to stand next to her. "Don't be sad."

"I apologize. I just do not understand. I know what it feels like to be disappointed in love, but I cannot love you. I do not need a lover. I need a friend." She said in the same voice that I was addicted to.

"Then I will be your friend." I said.

Author's note: This is a short chapter, but I updated early. Like I said; halfway there.