Hey guys! I'm so sorry that it's been a long time since I have posted anything. I have just had a very stressful and busy life. But anyway, that's a story for another day. So this is the last chapter for this story. I would like to thank everyone who supported me and was also extremely patient with me during my break. I am planning on writing a sequel to this eventually, I'm not sure when it is going to be though. Anyway, here's the last and final chapter of Hidden Soul. Enjoy.

Chapter Twenty-Four

Everyday for a week we have been training day in and out with my father. We have definitely improved since when we started and I believe that it is time for us to rescue Rosalie. It was after training day and I made sure everyone was in our normal training spot.

"What is it Bella?" Nathan asked while looking at me concerned.

"Yeah, it seemed like it was really important." Carina said while also looking at me.

I sighed and looked around at everyone. "I think we have all improved greatly and I believe that we are strong enough to go and rescue Rosalie."

"What? Are you certain daughter? I don't want us rushing into this and die." Nathan said.

I growled while glaring up at him and saying, "Of course I'm certain father. You know just as well as I do that we have all worked our asses off the past week and that all of our defenses are top notch. We just need to create a plan."

"I may have an idea on how to go about it. I have served a few battles in my lifetime." Nathan said while smiling at me to ease the tension.

We talked for hours about the plan on what we were going to do. Once finished, I turned to Alice and said, "Alice, could you rely a message to Rosalie for me?"

Alice quickly nodded her head while saying, "Of course Bella, anything."

"Okay good. Tell her that we are coming tomorrow right at sun set for her. Tell her that no matter what circumstance she's put in during the battle that she is not to use her powers for anything, not even to save me. Tell her that I love her dearly and that I will see her soon."

Alice looked up at me while saying softly, "Okay, I will be sure to tell her."

And with that she transformed and ran off into the woods. I turned to the rest of my pack along with my father's while saying, "Alright, the rest of us should head on back to the palace and try to get some sleep. We will be needing as much energy as we can get tomorrow."

It was now late at night and I still wasn't asleep. I sighed and rolled out of bed and walked onto the balcony of the room I'm sleeping in. After a few minutes of absolute silence, I heard someone walk out there and stand behind me. I turned around and saw that it was Carina. She smiled softly at me and came and sat down beside me.

"What are you still doing up Bells? Can you not sleep?" Carina asked softly.

I sighed and shook my head. "Nope, I'm too anxious and nervous about tomorrow."

"What are you so nervous about Bella? If it's about Kevin, you have no worry about him. You have so many people on your side and he only has one…Marcus. We will all make sure that neither of them will hurt you."

"That's the thing though Rina…what if one or even both does? Or even worse…what if they hurt any of you or Rose? I don't…I can't even imagine the pain I would feel if something were to happen to any of you. You are all my family and I love you guys."

Carina pulled me into her arms and said softly, "And we all love you as well Bella. You know that no matter what happens tomorrow we are sticking by your side. We are not only pack members, but we are all family as well. And family means that no one ever gets left behind."

I looked up at her while saying with a grin, "Please tell me that you did not just quote Lilo and Stitch."

She giggled while saying, "Oh shut up! You're missing the point here Bells! None of us is going to let you or Rosalie get hurt. We are going to go into that warehouse and kick that piece of shit's ass and we will not leave without Rosalie. That is a promise Bella."

I smiled and pulled her into my arms even tighter.

Rosalie's POV

Kevin just got done with his torture for the day and just left the room. I let out a sigh of relief and wondered when Bella would be rescuing me. Just then, a door opened and a pair of green eyes entered the room. The person emerged from the shadows and it turned out that it was just Alice. She quickly looked around the room and saw that the coast was clear and quickly went to my side.

"I don't have long to say this, so I'm just going to get it out. All week long I have been meeting up with Bella and the rest of her pack and her father's pack and we have all been training our asses off to get strong enough to defeat Kevin. Anyway, Bella thinks that it is time to finally come and rescue you. She wanted me to tell you that the battle is going down tonight right at sun set. She also told me to tell you that no matter what happens or what the circumstance is, to not use your powers for anything, even if it was to save her. Now before you try to protest, that is just the message she gave me. She also wanted me to tell you that she loves you dearly and that she will see you soon. Now, please do not show any signs of this knowledge okay? And please…just be safe…"

And with that she sprinted out of the room. I really hope Bella isn't expecting me to not use my powers tomorrow, especially if that means to save her life.

Bella's POV

When I woke up the next morning, I could feel a pair of arms wrapped around my waist. I sighed contently, my brain thinking that it was Rosalie. Opening my eyes, I looked down and saw Carina laying next to me. That was when I remembered that Rosalie was still taken. I slowly rolled out from her arms and got up while putting a pair of basketball shorts and a tank top on. My movement must have woken up Carina because when I turned around to face the bed, she was now sitting up looking at me. I laughed at the sight of her hair misplaced everywhere, which caused her to glare and flip me off.

"Well goodmorning to you too sunshine." I said teasingly.

She fake smiled at me while saying, "You know, you should be thanking me for taking you in here last night."

"What do you mean Rina?"

"Well, I would hope that you remembered our talk from last night. But afterwards, we were just sitting out on the balcony and at some point your head landed on my shoulder and you were knocked out. So, me being the nice and caring person that I am, I picked you up and put you in your bed. And then I just decided to sleep in here tonight because I didn't want you to be alone." Carina said while smiling at me.

I smiled and then rolled my eyes while saying playfully, "Yeah well…thank you."

She laughed and took me by the arm and led me downstairs where everyone else was at. Everyone was in the kitchen talking and joking around. When they saw me enter though, all joking stopped and they all looked at me serious. That caused me to look at them weirdly and I awkwardly sat down.

"Um…so someone care to tell me why all of you are looking at me like that?" I asked awkwardly.

"We just…we want to let you know that no matter what happens today that we are all family and we love you Bella. And it was an honor being in your pack." Blaine said while looking at me.

"Okay guys, no one is going to die today. So we aren't saying our goodbyes, not yet. We need to take all negative thoughts and put them away because if we just keep thinking negatively then Rosalie isn't being saved."

Everyone nodded their head and we all started eating again. The rest of the day went like that, where as soon as I walked into a room things just got serious. I know that I am a pretty serious person, but come on. It was getting on my nerves.

That evening finally came and we all went to the place where we always met so Alice could lead us to the warehouse. Arriving there right at sunset, I could see a smaller black lycan with green eyes leaning against a tree waiting for us. We all transformed, except for Natasha who will be riding on my back, and went over to Alice.

"Okay, Alice I am trusting you on this so please don't screw us over. You will take the lead and we will follow." I said while looking at her.

"You can trust me Bella, I promise. Just follow my lead and do not fall behind. Once you get to the warehouse, you will walk in and there is one door in the entire place and behind that door is where Rosalie will be at. I don't suggest to just walk in there though, so sneak attack is the best way to gain the advantage. Marcus will be on guard, that I can guarantee. The best way to take care of him is to jump him and make sure you pin him down by the throat with your jaw. You can take off his head and that should do the trick."

"What about Kevin?" Devin asked.

"Wherever the hell that bastard is, do not touch him. I want to kill that fucker myself." I said with venom in my tone.

"Don't worry Bella, you will get your chance to kill him I promise. As for Kevin, he will be in the building, probably in his den that he has. He normally doesn't go in where Rosalie is at unless it is during the day. He shouldn't be expecting us, but don't let you think that he is going to be easy to kill. Kevin will do anything to kill you Bella, so please be careful and don't go at him alone."

"I don't give a shit how power hungry he is, that asshole took MY mate and I cannot wait until I can take his god damn head off!" I said as I furiously punch a tree trunk, making it disintegrate into tiny pieces.

Carina and Natasha came over to me and they both placed their hands on my shoulders, calming me down quickly. "Bella, please calm down. I know you want to take that bastard's head off, and trust me you're not alone here, but destroying things isn't going to save Rosalie. You have to go in with a clear mind or else you're going to get yourself killed." Natasha said calmly.

I sighed and took deep breaths while saying, "You're right…Alice, like I said…I'm trusting you on this. Take us to the warehouse and we will follow."

Alice nodded her head and took off running into the woods. Seconds after, my pack and my father's pack followed quietly behind her. The run took us an hour total and the terrain there wasn't too bad. For someone who wants revenge, Kevin is really terrible at picking locations. Alice soon stopped right on the outskirts of the perimeter.

She then turned to me while saying quietly, "Alright, that's the warehouse right across the field. I suggest you find ways to surround the area. I will only be able to help you so much and then the rest is on you."

I nodded and turned to everyone else while saying, "Alright guys, I'll need all of your cooperation for this one. Father, do you think you can send two of your best guards to help with the perimeter?"

Nathan nodded his head while saying, "Of course Bella. Jake, Leah, I want you two to help with keeping watch. Only come inside if we absolutely need it. We need to make sure no one escapes alive from here unless it's us."

They nodded their heads and I continued talking. "I also want Blaine and Destiny to help keep watch as well. Your orders are just the same as theirs. Do not come in unless we absolute need the extra strength."

Suddenly Blaine came charging towards me while saying, "What? Bella that's not fair! I want to help! I'm strong enough, you know I am!"

"Blaine that is an order! You are too young to fight them. I made a promise to your mother and I'm going to keep it."

Destiny came up and held back her brother while trying to calm him down. I turned to the others and continued talking. "As for the others, Alice mentioned about taking out Marcus first before we could get to Rosalie. That's where I want Natasha, Devin, Embry, and Paul to take care of him. We will go in through the shadows and keep quiet. We need to stun him so he won't fight back, and that's where you come in Natasha. After she paralyzes Marcus, I want the three of you guys to attack and take care of him. I don't care how you do it, just make it silent and quick. Only after he is taken care of is when we will go in and get Rosalie. Now, I know Kevin won't just let us walk in and leave without a fight. That's where Nathan and Carina come in. I want you guys to get Rosalie out of here and wait outside with the others. I don't care what all happens, I just want her out of there and safe."

"But Bella…you need someone to help. You really think you can take Kevin on by yourself? No, there's no possible way I'm letting that happen. One of us will stay behind and help fight." Carina said while looking at me with pain in her eyes.

"No Carina. I'm not risking any of you guys getting hurt or killed. That is an order and I expect you to follow it." I demanded while glaring at her.

I felt a hand on my shoulder and I turned to see that it was my father. "Bella, you may be able to give the others orders, but you can't order me around. I'm staying to help you no matter what you tell me to do. You're my daughter and you'll need help defeating Kevin. He's not only going after you, but he's going after me as well."

I sighed and nodded my head slowly and then looked back to the warehouse. After a few minutes I finally said, "So, everyone knows what they are supposed to do. I'm counting on everyone to do their part and the only way to save Rosalie is for everyone to follow instructions. This is her life in danger and I'm not risking it. I love each and every one of you guys here."

After a quick glance of everyone, we all nodded and proceeded to walk quietly to the warehouse.

Rosalie's POV

I'm beginning to worry about Bella. Alice said that she was planning on making a move at sunset, and I'm pretty sure it's well past it. What if she realized that she wasn't as ready as she thought she was?s What if she forgot about me? Or even worse…what if Kevin managed to kill her? I keep asking myself all of these questions. I just want to see Bella, I miss her so incredibly much. I miss her touch, the way her hands would feel on me, I just miss her. She would always look at me like I am the light in her eyes. I know that's the way I look at her because she is the light in my eyes. She's my motivation to stay alive even in the darkest of times.

I was interrupted of my thoughts by hearing a thump against the door and what sounded like a shocking noise.

"No…it couldn't be…" I said quietly to my self.

A second later I heard a snap and then it was silence. I looked at the door, just waiting for something…anything. Rattling came from that direction and then I heard someone mumble a "fuck this" and the door was flying off. The person came in and I saw a pair of eyes that I thought I was never going to see again.

Bella's POV

Arriving on the perimeter of the warehouse, I nodded to Blaine, Destiny, Jacob, and Leah to go into the tree line and watch. They nodded back and went to take their spots. I surveyed the building and saw that there was a busted out side of the wall that was just big enough for us to squeeze through.

"Okay everyone, this is how we are going to do this. Over on the right side near the side of the building is a busted out wall just big enough for us to all squeeze through. That is how we are going to get in. Now remember, we have to do this quickly and silently in order to not get noticed. Kevin may not be the brightest out there, but he does expect us to attack at any time. I'm going to go in first, then I want Natasha to be second, and then Carina, Paul, Embry, Devin, and Nathan to follow. Father, I chose you to be in the back because we need someone manning the end that is just as strong as I am just in case we have some surprise visitors. Is everyone clear on this?" Everyone nodded their heads in affirmative and we slowly entered the building.

Once inside, I could tell that this is a very easy place to sneak around unnoticed. Alice should be doing her job distracting Kevin so that we can make it unnoticed, I just hope she keeps her word. We all got inside without making any noises thankfully. I looked around the area and I noticed the door that Alice told me about just down the hall. I turned around and looked at everyone and was about to ask how exactly we sneak up there when Natasha spoke first.

"So I know you're going to ask how we get there Bella, but I have a plan. Being what I am, I have a few other gifts besides shocking others. I can turn invisible so I can go around unnoticed when I want. So, my plan was to sneak up on him and then shock him before he can do anything and then let you guys do your thing." Natasha whispered just quiet enough to where we could hear with our super enhanced ears. I nodded my head in approval, knowing that I wouldn't be able to talk as quiet as she could due to her not being able to hear as well.

Natasha closed her eyes, almost like she was focusing on something. The next second she disappeared completely. I turned to where Marcus stood and just waited for our cue to come out from the shadows. A few seconds went by and I heard Natasha shocking Marcus while she said quietly, "If I were you, I wouldn't make a peep. I could end you right here big boy. This can go stronger than it already is."

I gave her a few more minutes of shocking him and then I heard her give us a signal for us to come. Devin, Paul, and Embry quickly went over there and I heard a few movements and whimpers and then it was silence. I took that as my cue to be able to move out from my spot and what I saw would have made any human gag. Marcus's head was completely torn off the body, with teeth and claw marks all around the neck along with burn spots from where Natasha was shocking him. I grinned and walked over to the door while the others kept watch. I tried to open the door but it wouldn't budge for some reason. After a few more attempts, I finally mumbled "Fuck this" and kicked the door in, which made it go flying.

I quickly walked inside, Nathan and Carina by my side, and looked around the room. I finally was met with a pair of the brightest blues that I thought I would never see again. I could feel my heart melting and go weak at the knees, but I managed to get myself over to her. I transferred back to my human self just as I fell to the floor and pulled her into my arms as tight as she could go.

"Oh thank god you are still alive. I was so worried that by the time I got here you would be dead." I said as I frantically held her closer.

"I'm so glad you came. I stayed alive for you Bella. I love you." Rosalie said weakly.

I was about to say something when I heard growling come from the hallway. I quickly turned around and saw Kevin slowly walking into the room.

"Well, well, well…look who finally decided to come and save the day…" Kevin said as he smirked at me. He slowly walked over to Nathan and I could see his smirk get wider. "And who might you be? I bet I could take a guess…let's see, tall and brown hair…deep purple eyes…I bet you are the oh so famous Nathan Pearce, am I correct? It's a pleasure to finally meet you. I would have you and my father catch up on old times, but as you know he's DEAD because of YOU!" By this time he was seething with anger.

The whole time Nathan held a neutral face and looked at Kevin the whole time he spoke. Once Kevin finished, he granted him with a smirk and said, "You know just as much as I do that I am not to blame for your father's death. I don't see why you want to revenge him so badly by trying to destroy my daughter's life, when I am standing right next to you. Go on Kevin…kill me instead of these two young girls. It would serve your father justice a hell of a lot better than if you were to kill Bella."

"You see, that's where you're wrong old man. Why kill you when I can kill the one thing that means the most to you and just make you suffer through it for eternity? I believe that would give my father a hell of a lot more justice than just killing you off. And you are also wrong again Nathan. You ARE the sole reason why my father is DEAD. If you didn't come along and act like you own the god damn place, then he wouldn't have been kicked out of the damn pack! But no, you had to come along and demand your spot as the Alpha!" Kevin said while full on yelling at my father.

This whole time I was hovering over Rosalie to keep her safe. I could feel her shaking from fear and whimpering, but I could tell she was trying to be strong for me. Carina, Paul, Devin, and Embry was also standing in the room poised to attack. I honestly had no clue where Natasha went to, I have a feeling she had something up her sleeve though.

"That is where you are wrong Kevin. Your father was nothing but a murder. He believed that every half blooded lycan should have been killed. Hell, he practically helped the Exterminators kill half of our people! Your father had no right to be Alpha because he wasn't meant to be one! If I didn't step up then every one of our kind was going to end up being DEAD!" Nathan yelled back at Kevin.

It was quiet for a few minutes and Kevin just kept pacing back and forth slowly in front of Nathan. Then his mouth slowly turned into a smirk as he said, "We can both have our different views of things Nathan…but one thing is for sure…and that is you will not be having a daughter after today."

Nathan let out the loudest and most terrifying roar that I have ever heard and before I knew it, I could see a giant ten foot tall lycan with deep purple eyes standing where Nathan was moments before.

"If you want to get to Bella, then you are going to have to go through me." Nathan hissed out.

Kevin quickly transformed and was right in front of Nathan. He didn't stand nearly as tall, but he was taller than your average lycan. "Oh this will be fun."

Next thing I know, they were both going at it. One would tackle the other to the ground, a few close calls here and there. At one point they even landed right beside Rosalie and I. I quickly transformed so I could protect her easier. I was watching the fight and then I saw that Nathan was struggling. I growled and looked at Rosalie and said quietly, "No matter what happens, do NOT try to help me Rosalie. I need you safe and alive. I love you." Before she could respond I was up and into the fight.

"Well look who decided to join us Nathan. It is your lovely daughter. I suppose she wants to die with you as well. Oh well, she's only making her death come faster."

"Bella what are you doing? Get out of here! This is between Kevin and I only! I don't need your help!" Nathan said as he tackled Kevin down to the ground again.

I growled and pounced on Kevin as well, but Nathan pushed me off of them both and I flew across the room. I heard Rosalie yell for me and saw Carina dart over to where I was to make sure I was fine.

"Oh my god Bella! Are you okay?" Carina asked as she helped me up.

I glared while spitting out, "I'm fine."

I was walking back over to where the two were fighting when I heard it. All of us did. That final snap that you hear as a head is being taken off a person's body. Kevin turned and looked at me with a grin as he tossed Nathan's head towards my direction. As it rolled towards me, I felt my blood start to boil completely. All of us were staring at my father's lifeless body and we were all absolutely shaking. I heard Paul and Embry go to attack and I knew I had to stop them before they were killed.

"NO! Do NOT go and attack him! This asshole is mine and mine only! I don't give a fuck if he just killed your Alpha, I'm the new leader of the Aradias and I am demanding all of you to STAND DOWN! Now!" I yelled.

They all suddenly stopped moving and stayed where they were at. I turned my glare to Kevin who was still smirking.

"Well, now it just seems like it's just me and you Isabella Swan. Are you prepared to die just like your dear old daddy? Or how about even better, I kill your precious Rosalie and then each and every one of your pack members so then you won't have anyone left in your life, just like I didn't. And then, I would oh so slowly kill you so painfully that you would just be begging for death by the time I am through with you. So Isabella, what is it going to be?"

I could feel my blood boil into nothing but pure rage. I have never been this furious all at once in my life. Suddenly, I felt myself getting taller and more muscular and I knew what was happening. I smirked at Kevin and said, "No, I'm not the one that's going to die today. I'm going to destroy each and every last part of your very existence Kevin and I'm going to make you pay for even laying a fucking filthy finger on my mate!"

He smirked and said only two words that started it all. "Bring it."

With that, I let out a roar that was even more ferocious than my father's was and went charging after him. He started charging after me as well and we both clashed into the middle. We were both throwing punches left and right and trying to break each other's necks. I felt a stinging pain in my right leg and I yelled in pain and tried to fight through it. The fight went on for what felt like hours, and it very well could have been. Suddenly, I felt myself being pinned down and put in a head and arm lock and I knew that this was the end. Goodbye Rosalie. I love you so much.

Rosalie's POV

Holy shit if it weren't under these circumstances, I would say that seeing Bella this furious would be hot as hell. I have never seen her this angry before and it can also be kind of scary. I'm sure Kevin is secretly peeing his pants. I mean, I would be if I had a pissed off lycan wanting me dead and one who just grew another foot or so.

The fight went on and on and I could tell that they both were having a hard time getting the advantage over the other. Suddenly, I saw Kevin pin Bella down and I knew I had to do something. I fought against my restraints but no matter how hard I pulled, I couldn't get them off. All of a sudden I felt pulling at the chains and I looked around and I couldn't see anyone.

"Act like you don't hear me Rosalie. I've got a plan to help Bella. Now, I know she said not to use your powers no matter what happens, but it's either obey her and let her die, or just seriously piss her off and save her ass. I choose the second option and I know you do as well. So here's the plan. I got these chains off of you so now you can use your powers freely. I'm going to stay invisible and walk over there and shock the hell out of Kevin and while I have him distracted, you're going to project your shield on Bella and help her as she kills Kevin. We only have one shot at this so we have to make it count okay?" Natasha said in a voice level where only I could hear her.

I nodded my head yes so she knew that I understood. I looked down and saw that the chains were discretely off, that way it won't look too noticeable. Now I just have to wait for Natasha to do the plan. I saw that Kevin had Bella in an impossible head and arm lock and his hands were on her neck.

"Are you prepared to die dear Isabella?" Kevin asked while his grip grew tighter.

I could see her physically getting worn out and saw that she was trying to fight his hands. The more she fought though, the harder his grip became. "Goodbye Rosalie…I love you…be safe."

Right as Kevin was about to tear her head off, Kevin was suddenly thrown off of Bella and I saw that Natasha had her hands along his neck. I quickly projected my shield towards Bella, and as I did I yelled, "Bella! Quickly kill him! My shield is around you so you're safe!"

Bella looked up at me and then over at Kevin to see what is happening. Natasha was now in clear sight with her hands gripping tightly around Kevin's neck, who was currently limp and not able to do anything. Bella quickly flipped over him and put him in a head and arm lock. She looked down at him and smirked while saying, "Now it's your time to die asshole. Tell your bastard of a father that I said hello." She placed her hands on each side of his jaw and started to slowly rip. Kevin was screaming in agonizing pain but it soon ended as his head was torn off in two different halves. Kevin's body fell limp to the floor and Bella looked down at him and glared. She then proceeded to kick the hell out of his headless body over and over again. I quickly got up and ran to her.

Placing my arms around her waist, since she is still transformed and is clearly taller than me, I said softly, "Bella, please stop. It's over sweetheart. Baby you did it. He's gone. You don't have to worry about him ever again."

She suddenly stopped at my words and soon enough I could feel her transforming back against my arms. She turned around and looked at me and I could hear her sigh a relief. "Rosalie…you're alive…we're alive…we did it…" Bella placed her hands along the side of my face and pulled me close.

"Yes, we did it sweetheart. You did it. I'm so very proud of you Bella. So, so proud of you." I said as I leaned against her hand.

She then turned to Natasha and said, "Thank you…for saving me. I don't know where in the hell you came from, but thank you. If it wasn't for you or Rosalie, I would be lying here dead instead of him."

Natasha smiled and gave her a big hug. "No problem Bella. I couldn't let my only niece go without a mate. And plus you grew on me, who else is going to let me shock them just to train their mate to use their shield?" Natasha said while grinning.

Bella laughed and then turned towards her other pack members and they all came to hug her. After a few more hugs and sighs of relief, we were on our way out of the warehouse and back to the palace.

Bella's POV

I wanted to give my father a memorial service that he deserved before we left Volterra. It was now that evening and we decided to build a fire and place his body there. That is the lycan way of showing a sign of respect for the individual and allows them to pass peacefully from earth. Everyone was there for the memorial. My pack and his as well, no matter how small they both are. When the others found out what happened, Jacob and Leah fell to the ground and balled their eyes out. I have never seen any of them show any emotion besides anger and I knew they were both the closest to them.

I stood up from my spot next to Rosalie and decided to speak for my father. "I didn't know Nathan Pearce as well as some of you had. I mean, I only just learned who my real father was a few months ago. But from what I did know of him, Nathan Pearce was the bravest man I have ever known. He was a true leader who was loyal to his pack and to the lycan legacy. He wasn't power hungry and he never killed unless he absolutely had to. I actually wish I got to know him a little bit longer than what I did, but I am honored to have known him even for that short time. He taught me a lot about myself and my family. He taught me to hold the things I love dearly close to me and to never take anything for granted. He taught me how to be a follower and a leader all at once. And honestly, I'm not sure if I can fully replace him as leader, but I will do everything that I possibly can to make sure we live. If he were still alive, I would thank him for not only helping me save my mate, but just for being there when I needed someone the most. I will never forget all the talks we had in the garden for the past month or so and I will never forget my father. I hope he is at peace and with my mother up in Heaven. I know how much he missed her dearly."

I was cut off from my speech when I saw Jacob slowly kneel on one knee and his head bowed. I was confused by this action and that was when slowly but surely the others started to do what Jacob did, even my own pack did it. Rosalie was stood next to me with on hand on my chest and the other around my waist.

I looked at her in confusion and she just giggled at me and smiled while whispering in my ear, effectively giving me chills. "They are showing you a sign of respect. It's to show you that they are now only loyal to you and your pack."

Ah that makes more sense. I looked back at everyone and saw that every lycan and non-lycan (aka Natasha) was kneeling on their knee. Then, Jacob spoke up from his place.

"Being a member of your father's pack has taught me several things. He's taught me how to respect my pack mates and how to be loyal to a fellow pack member. I always thought that I was going to be lost if something were to happen to Nathan. But now, I'm not as scared or lost because I know his place is going to be taken by someone just as great as a leader as he was. I vow my self to be completely loyal to you and the pack. I will follow your lead anywhere Bella." Jacob finished by looking at me with a smile and then slowly put his head back down to how it was before.

Soon enough, every member of my father's pack spoke up and said exactly what Jacob had said. I felt completely honored to have them in my pack and I know that they will help us greatly and that they will be one hundred percent loyal.

A few days later…

It's been a few days since we have left Volterra and let me tell you, I am so glad that we are home now. I love traveling and I loved Italy, but I was just ready to be home. It turns out that just because I'm the leader of the Aradias now, it doesn't mean that I have to live in a big palace or even in a fancy city, which is completely okay with me. I've never been a fan of living in a huge city or a fancy establishment. I'm more of a simple person and if that means living in a house big enough to fit my pack, my mate and her aunt, and myself…well that is just fine. Rosalie and I have been by each other's sides since I saved her from Kevin. I even offered a place for Alice to stay and possibly to be a member of the pack once she earned my trust, but she declined and stated that she needed to find herself before she could commit to any pack.

"I've really missed you Bella…so much. And I will never be able to repay you for what you have done to save me." Rosalie said from my side.

I slowly slid my hands up and down her sides, effectively giving her goosebumps. I looked down at her from our spot on the bed while saying, "I've really missed you too Rose. And it's more like I will never be able to repay you for what you did to save my ass. If it wasn't for you or Natasha…I would have been dead."

It was quiet for a few minutes and I could tell Rosalie was in a deep thought. I smiled to myself and looked down at her again. "What's going on in that gorgeous head of yours? I can practically hear gears turning in there."

Rosalie then looked up at me and smiled. "Do you know what you could do to repay me?"

I scrunched my eyes in confusion and looked at her. "No…what is it sweetheart?"

She smiled at me again while leaning up and whispering in my ear so softly I could almost barely hear it. Luckily I have super good hearing. "…I want you to turn me into a lycan. I want to be one of you Bella."

And there you have it guys. I know, it's kind of shitty of me to end it like this, but it's for a reason. I hope you enjoyed this story just as much as I enjoyed writing it. When I have a sequel up I will let you guys know. Thank you all once again.