Chapter Three: The Meeting and Bella's Choice

Edwards Perspective

It had been nine months since I left her, my Bella, my beloved, and my reason for existence. I missed her everyday that I was gone. I thought of ending myself at the Volturi until Alice came. When I read my sisters mind my purpose was reinvigorated; I had to come to Bella, she is in the arms of these beast. If I wasn't already dead, I'm sure I would've had a heart attack. When Alice came to save me I saw it all and I made my way back to Forks. I set my plan into action the night before.

I'd ran here after my private plane touched down, I planed on getting Bella back safe and sound. I was just going to make sure she stayed away from these animals. I have to see her safe and sound . My plan was to find her and tell her just how dangerous they are; she may hate me, but she would have to trust my judgment. However my plan had fallen to pieces; The problem was what I heard and smelt as I approached Bella's home.

The familiar smell of werewolf flooded my senses and I had feared the worst. I knew there'd always been a possibility that our presence could effect that part of the tribes genetic makeup, I was surprised however. I didn't understand why the change took place when we weren't anywhere near forks. It may have started before we left, after we left, or even when James came to forks.

I didn't spend too much time thinking about it. I had to figure out what one was doing at Bella's house in the middle of the night. I searched the beast mind and I was floored. Rage ran through me as I saw exactly were Bella was through the beast mind. My Bella is at the home of the wolf's Alpha.

I heard it sniffing.

'Bloodsucker. Crap I need to go'.

I followed the wolf and it was soon joined by others, I had to get to Bella, I had to free her and protect her. I don't want her near these wild uncontrollable animals, especially with their short tempers. I took off towards the treaty line. I knew they'd be waiting, I knew they'd fight, but I don't care.

When I arrived at the treaty line, about five minutes later, the wolves and my family were waiting, and I was amazed. There are ten, each one more intimidating than the last. I stepped out of the trees and the wolves growled at me.

'I was so worried' thought Alice

"Alice saw you, then your future disappeared as you were heading to Bella's" said Jasper as he stud in a defensive position, "We were worried and told the rest of the family. We came back here immediately then we came looking for you".

"Calm down, everyone" I said. "I'm fine. I didn't get to see Bella but I did catch these filthy beast outside her home".

The wolves roared in anger but didn't dare move, I thought it was fear but I was wrong, the leader had some form of physical control over them. The wolves are under orders to attack only if we cross the treaty. I'm going through their minds but it was difficult; there minds are joined, after a while it hurts to listen to their thoughts. My family was scattered around the area a few feet from each other. Carlisle was nervous. Esme was staring at the wolves curiously because she'd never seen one until today. Emmett was trying to think of ways to fight if the wolves attacked and Rosalie just stood ready to fight. Jasper was trying to calm everyone.

'What do you want Cullen's!' roared the leader.

"To see Bella" I said, "Your presence is endangering her".

'You shut your mouth, you filthy leech, Bella is one of us now and we'd never hurt her' screamed the youngest wolf.

"Everyone please calm down!" said Esme. "We just wan to see Bella safe".

"Were is she?" asked Carlisle. "My daughter cant see her future and it worries us"

"Bring her here" I said. "I want to see her"

"I think we all do" said Carlisle.

'You have no right' said the second largest wolf, the named Jacob that Alice met.

"We have every right Bella is-".

'None of your concern' interrupted the leader, 'Bella is a part of this pack and her place is in our care'.

I saw images in the leader's mind of Bella in pain and then I pounced; he showed me images of Bella and that's all it took to make me break the treaty. I lunged for his throat but before I could reach him five wolves were on me; I tried to read there minds but their voices were to loud. Emmet rushed in followed by Alice and Jasper and before I knew it my family had broken the treaty.

As I thought of the last night events my senses were flooded by the smell of Bella and the werewolves.

-Break

Bella's Perspective

When the Cullen's came into my line of sight Jake placed me gently onto the ground and instantly grabbed my hand and squeezed. I squeezed back with as much force as my human body could muster. I was terrified as I stared at the Cullen family. I'm not sure how to approach them, to much has changed between us. I cant even call them friends anymore.

Mark, Toby, Terrance, Leon, Tara, Maria, Lizbeth are standing around us. They're very new to this world but they've adjusted quickly. I've only known the new wolves a while but I'm glad there here; the more wolves, the safer I feel.

I watched as Carlisle and Sam approached each other with Jacob and I a few feet behind with the others backing us up. Sam skipped right over introductions and went straight to business; his purpose clear, the Cullen's need to leave or there will be war and sadly the Cullen's don't have the man power to win. Jacob and Edward were currently glaring at each other while both sides stood tense ready for the worst. I know, no matter what happens tonight will change one side of my supernatural world.

I took in the Cullen's faces. I looked at Rosalie first, just as I expected, there was more hate on her face than anything else. Emmett was next to her, a look of pain on his face; I don't think I've ever seen Emmett upset or sad before, he's usually the comic relief for the family. Jasper looks much worse than the others; I know he isn't just dealing with his own emotions but everyone else's, his grimace horrible and his face dark. Esme was standing a few feet in front of the others; she had the same motherly expression I remembered, I saw a great deal of sadness on her face. Finally I studied Carlisle and wasn't able to gauge anything in his face, he is too interested in his conversation with Sam.

I turned to the last two faces; the two that I didn't want to see, the two who had betrayed me most of all.

Alice was next to Jasper staring at the ground; she didn't look up, and frankly I don't think I want to see her. Edward was next to her; his arms crossed over his chest, and his gaze focused on Jacob. He is mad but he has no right to be upset with Jake and the pack they've done nothing but pick up the pieces he left behind. I could see pain etched all over his face; his eyes holding anger and jealousy directed towards Jake, he has no right to be so mean towards the pack, mypack.

I can understand the anger; I'm his ex-girlfriend, and I'm holding hands with another man who is his mortal enemy. The Jealousy however is not something I can stand. He left me. I have every right to be upset about this and he his family have no right to be upset.

"Bella" said Jake, "The Cullen's want to talk to you".

"Okay" I said.

"They want to talk to you in private" said Sam through clenched teeth.

I turned to face the Cullen's, "I don't believe they have that right anymore" I said.

I saw their face's brake out into shock, I instantly hugged Jake but still looked at the Cullen's, I felt Jake wrap one arm around me and his warmth made me feel calm.

"Bella please" chocked out Alice.

"You can say what you need to" I said.

"We'd like to know about your house Bella" said Carlisle.

"They want to know if it's neutral territory or if they should keep their distance" clarified Sam, "I'm willing to reinstate the treaty with very strict by laws".

"I'm sorry but only the Pack is allowed into and near my home" I said.

I looked at their faces again; Alice had finally looked up, I saw anger and pain on her face.

"I'm sorry but to much has changed" I turned to Edward, "I gave you my all and you tossed it aside. You tossed me out of your lives, and know your barging into my new life without any right, I don't want any of you in my home until I'm ready to face you again".

"Good Girl," said Sam with pride and a smile as he turned his attention to Carlisle, "that being said, I want to be clear Bella's house is off limits. And good doctor, control your son, he attacked us and keep in mind their seventeen of us and seven of you".

Sam's threat was clear and present.

"We understand," said Carlisle politely " Bella if you want to talk our numbers back up again"

"Funny it want working nine months ago" I said as a tear slipped down my cheek.

I looked at the Cullen's, I heard a low rumbling growl and looked in Edward's direction. He was glaring at Jacob, rage all over his features.

I looked at Jake.

"Jake" I said, "make him stop please"

"Stop your snapping Cullen" said Jacob his voice more of a growl than the happy tone I'm used to.

"Bella please, yell at me be angry but please not this, this separation, this punishment" said Edward, shaking in what I think is anger, "It shouldn't be this way Bella. You should be here, with us, with your family, with me".

"You lost any claim you had on me Edward" I said, I don't know why but I want to hurt him, like he hurt me.

"You shouldn't be in a place where I can't even go to you," he said.

"I can make my own choices" I glared at him, "and I don't need you to try to help me live my life. I have Jake".

"So you're planning to stand by that dog," said Edward.

"Yes," I said, "Jake didn't leave me in a forest, he didn't abandon me, he didn't leave me unprotected from Victoria and Laurent, he didn't bring James into my life, he didn't make my choices for me, he didn't have Alice spy on me, he didn't treat me like a doll and most off all he loves me … like a human should love another human". I know that was low but he has it coming, he has no right to attack Jake like that.

"Their two side to this supernatural world. I want you all to know that whether you dislike it" I looked at the Cullen's "or like it I'm sided with the pack. I want you to know I'm a part of this pack, they've saved me in more ways than one and have earned both my trust and love".

I'm not sure how the Cullen's fell about my decision. I can tell they weren't happy. I don't know if they'd ever be a part of my life. But now everyone knows how I fell and were I stand.

I turned away from the Cullen's as Sam walked passed me and signaled for everyone to follow. It is finally time for the two groups to go to their separate ways.

"Jake," I said, "I… thank you for being their".

"I'll always be there" said Jake with a smile I could barely see in the night time.

-End Chapter