Chapter 5

Seth looked at me with such seriousness. Not wanting to disappoint him I nodded my head in agreement, "I haven't lied to you Seth. But I have not told you everything. I will though. If it's really that important, I will empty out my soul to you."

He smiled and moved back towards me. He held me so tight; the warmth began to cover my body. Whispering, Seth said, "Let's go somewhere else. Some place where every vampire can't hear our conversation."

"Okay," I chuckled. "I know the perfect spot." Leaning down I scooped him into my arms. "Trust me. This way's faster." I felt his grip around me get much tighter. He then closed his eyes and exhaled heavily, "I'm ready. Let's go." We then began moving at the speed of light. I moved past trees and bushes, knowing exactly where I was going.

Having Seth in my arms seemed to just fit. As if my arms were molded to have him in them. Something told me that Seth was made for me. That was the only explanation I could come up with. Since I met Seth, just a few short hours ago, I knew that I could no longer live without him. We were meant for each other.

We finally made it to the perfect spot. He gasped as he realized where I had taken us.

"The spring where we met." He turned to me, and I could see tears in his eyes, "Of course. This is the perfect spot."

Suddenly time seemed to go slow. We fell into each other's arms and I grasped his face as I pressed my lips against his. The kiss was powerful. It was an explosion of emotion. It felt as if I could just live the rest of my days through his kisses. My hands were weaved in his hair as I was yearning for more. Laying down our bodies came entangled. The kiss seemed to become more passionate. Seth's breathing was heavy and I could feel his heartbeat. It seemed to be racing a mile a minute. I could feel his hand clutching my face as the other was under my shirt outlining my chest. I breathed deeply in his scent as our kissing slowed. We took our time, mesmerizing each touch as we began to part.

As we broke away from each other I laid my head on the grass while Seth laid his on my chest. I held him in my arms and just looked up towards the sky. The sun was starting to rise. Time didn't seem to exist when I was with Seth. Everything seemed new and everything seemed right.

Seth sat up to look at me. "Felix I have imprinted on you. And that being, I want to know everything about you and I want you to know everything about me." He continued staring at me while I sat up to be level with him.

Grabbing Seth's hand I said "I do plan on telling you everything but I have no idea what that means. I'm sorry." I wish I knew what everyone seemed to know that I didn't. When Seth had said that back at the Cullen's it made Edward spare my life. What was imprinting and why did he choose me to imprint on?

He signed as he rubbed his face with exhaustion. I knew he was tired. I could see it all over him and could hear it in his voice. "When a wolf imprints on someone, it is a forever connection. It is described as finding your soul mate when you imprint on someone. Life has no meaning without you in it, Felix. I knew this at first glance. That's all it took for me to know that you were my one and only."

His one and only. That's exactly how I felt after I saw Seth in the spring. Nothing after that seemed to matter. It was a relief to understand our immediate feelings for one another. That we were in fact soul mates and that's why I knew that I was already in love with him. Nothing in my life even matters before Seth came along. Now he is my reason for living.

For the first time since I became a vampire I felt like my heart was going to explode from the immense emotion I was feeling. "I love you so much Seth. From now on every decision I make I will make with you in mind. My life will be lived for you." Grabbing Seth I began kissing him again. He laughed as I pressed kissed all around his face. "I love you too. That's what imprint means; love. That we live for each other."

I felt like I was learning so much from him. I was no longer confused about my feelings for him. My questions were finally being answered. Now it was time I think I should start answering some of his.

"Tell me what you want to know. Ask me anything." I had already told him I would tell him everything and I intended to keep that promise.

He propped his head against his arm and the questions just started flowing out. He asked me everything from my human life that I can barely recall to what my favorite time period I lived in was. Like a sponge Seth soaked up my life's stories. It was the first time that I have ever told anyone about my mother and how important she was to me. Seth cared, and I didn't doubt it. He asked who my master was and what the task that I was assigned to. "Would you really kill Bella because he advised you too?"

I didn't want to upset him with my answer but I knew he would want the truth. "Yes," I said honestly. "I had lived with my master since he created me and I would have done anything he requested."

Seth did not like this answer. He looked down at the grass and was pulling out bits of weeds. Lifting his face I said, "That was before I met you, remember? Now, I wouldn't do anything that would hurt you. You are who I live for now." This made him smile. Oh how I loved to make him smile. If Seth was smiling I knew I was doing something right.

We continued discussing my history. Honestly, it was a huge relief to finally be able to tell all of my secrets to someone. Before Seth no one ever asked me how I was feeling or wondered about what I was thinking. I was constantly trying to make sure others, my superiors, were happy that I did not acknowledge my own happiness. I knew that it was going to be different now. That I wouldn't just be known as the Volturi's executioner or their errand boy. With Seth, I would be so much more than that.

"So you've killed people?" Seth's face had shown that of curiosity and a bit of fear. I don't know if it was fear of knowing the answer or if it was his fear of me. "Yes I have killed people." He had to know who he was with, a murderer, a monster. It was only fair that he knew so who could choose. And I was constantly frightened that he would choose to leave.

"Were these people all vampires that went against the law? Or were some innocent vampires and humans?" His face went very pale as he lifted his hand away from mine. I felt a sharp pain in my heart when he did this. We just found each other and it felt like I was already losing him. Seth looked like this was the hardest question for him to ask. And it was going to be an even harder one for me to answer.

Turning my head I took a deep breath as I answered, "Yes. To all of your questions. I have been ordered to kill the vampires that disobeyed the law. I have killed vampires for ridiculous reasons such as an offensive look to a smart mouth. I have killed people for the pleasure of power while feeding on them." My voice went cold as I forced myself to finally say, "I have shown little mercy to others with the thought of knowing that if it was the other way around they would do the same."

It was quiet for what seemed like an eternity. Seth finally stood up and started walking to the spring. He stopped just before the water and continued staring at the waterfall. What was I to do? I thought. How could I make it better when I knew what I have done was shameful?

"Seth?" He looked as still as a statue. If I didn't know any better I would think he was a vampire. When was it the right time to try and talk to him? Trying to clear my head I took a deep breath and then looked up to Seth. Standing up I slowly approached him.

"Don't." He said when I finally reached his side.

Speaking softly I went to put my hand on his shoulder. "Seth."

"Don't!" He moved away from my hand. Another stab at my heart. His rejection was unbearable but I made the decision to fix this. Whether he wanted to or not he was going to listen to me because I could not take him being mad at me.

"Seth! Listen to me!" I jerked Seth and forced him to look into my eyes. I noticed that he had been crying and I felt bad for being the one to bring the tears to his eyes. "I'm sorry for being a monster! I'm sorry for taking all of those people's lives! I had no humanity before I met you. I felt no remorse and I regretted nothing! But that has changed!" Seth was sobbing now and I could feel his body go limp under my hands. I pulled him to me while trying to calm him down. "I love you Seth and I never meant to hurt you. I promise to never take another innocent life. I promise to never hurt you again. Please Seth, say something."

He leaned back so that we were now staring at each other, "I shouldn't be upset with something you did in your past. You're right. That was before we found each other. It just scares me to know that you're capable of doing such horrible things. I won't hold it against you though. That wouldn't be fair. But from now on, no more killing innocent people. Not even to feed off of." He was looking at me now with tears streaming down his face. I knew what he was asking was to become like the Cullen Clan. A "vegetarian" as they call it. That promise I knew would be hard. I had always fed off of people. Picking my victims out of a crowd. But for Seth? I could give it up.

"I promise. I will live off of animals. I won't kill any more innocent people. Forgiven?" Fluttering my eye lashes I gave Seth my most innocent smile. If that was even possible.

He began chuckling and said "Of course."

I leaned down and kissed him. It was such a relief to have Seth not mad at me. What he thought of me meant everything. The kiss was not as passionate as the first one but just as emotional. Before we knew it we were in each other's arms underneath a big oak tree and I was watching him sleep.

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"How long have you been staring at me?" Seth asked with a yawn. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes and started stretching.

Continuing to stare I chuckled. "Since the moment I laid eyes on you." I leaned over and planted a kiss on him. He too began to laugh.

"Hey! You shouldn't have let me sleep so long! Jacob is going to kill me you know?" Seth stood up and walked over to the spring. He began splashing water in his face and then lifted some to his mouth to drink.

"I wouldn't let him lay his hands on you. He would be dead before he could even reach you!" I knew that I could take Jacob out and that Seth would be protected. I didn't care what I had to do as long as Seth was safe.

He turned and put his hands up at me, "Whoa! Calm down! I didn't mean it literally." He gave me a gentle smile and said, "Thank you for your concern. But really, Felix, I'm okay. Jacob would be the last person to hurt me." Seth then reached his arms towards me. "Mind taking me back to the Cullen's? Jacob might need my help."

I had him in my arms before he could blink. He gasped at my speed. "Ready?" He nodded and closed his eyes. It made me laugh that he always closed his eyes like he was getting ready for battle. I then started running in the direction of the Cullen's home.

I stopped us right in front of two wolves in front of the home. I was sure one of them was Jacob, but I had no clue who the other one was. I could see that we startled them but they made no move in confronting us.

Seth hopped out of my arms and waved at the two wolves. Then turning towards me he pointed at the small grey one, "That one is my sister Leah. The other is Jacob. My new pack leader." Now pointing at the reddish brown one. Finally some clarity in who everyone was. Then, stepping on his tip toes, Seth pressed a kiss to my lips. "I'm sorry but I need to turn so I can speak to Jacob and Leah. I'll talk to you later? Maybe meet you at our spot?"

I didn't want to leave Seth's side. Every time we were apart it felt like something vital was missing. But I understood that he had commitments. Sighing I said, "Okay. This gives me the chance to talk with the Cullen family then."

This surprised Seth. He didn't argue about it with me but did tell me to "Be nice. They are my friends. Hurting them hurts me." Then he took off his shorts and began tying it around his leg. "Like what you see?" Seth asked when he noticed me staring.

"Very much" I said with a grin. He didn't say anything else but gave his butt a little shake and shifted. This made the two wolves, Jacob and Leah, roll their eyes but I just laughed. Too cute, I thought.

Turning around, I spotted the house and began walking towards it. I only want to talk, I thought knowing that Edward could hear me. Let me talk and I promise there will be no violence. He met me in the middle of the drive way.

"We have nothing to discuss." He said coldly. Just like yesterday I noticed he looked like he had not eaten in days.

Holding my ground I continued, "You're wrong Edward. We have much to discuss and you know what about. The Volturi are consistent that they want that young woman turned or she will be killed."

At fast speed Edward lunged at me. Prepared for him to act that way I dodged him. Insanity was in his eyes as he continued to pursue me. Finally I was able to get ahold of him so I could speak with him. I was much older than him so it barely took any strength at all to keep him restrained. "I do not want to have to kill her Edward. Seth has informed me that your clan is important to him so I will do all I can to make sure no misfortune is brought to your human. But to make life much easier I insist that you change her!" He was no longer struggling with me so I helped him get to his feet.

"I was going to change her. I didn't want to but she wanted me too. But I can't right now. And now I would change her in a second!" He crumbled to the ground like he had no energy to keep himself up. "She's dying and it's my fault."

I had no experience trying to comfort people. Especially vampires that mated with humans. But I honestly felt bad for this vampire. "Well this should be the best time to change her. So you won't have to feel like you took her life away. She's already dying."

"Don't you think I know that?" He growled. He came to his feet but was still struggling to stand. "I know that this is the perfect time to change her but I can't. She won't let me and she is being protected."

I didn't understand. She wanted him to take her life when she wasn't dying but now that her life is at risk she's changed her mind? Something didn't make sense. Seeing my confusion Edward said, "Come inside and see. You'll understand why then." He started walking up the drive way and I followed.

I was not prepared for what I saw next.