Wow, I'm sorry guys! I have been so busy with stuff I didn't have time to sit down and write and when I finally did I didn't know what to do with this chapter. I really had a hard time writing it so I hope it's okay...Thanks for all the reviewers out there, they mean a lot to me! You guys are great! Thanks so much! So here is chapter 14!

Chapter 14

Paul's POV

As soon as that fucker said her name she pressed herself tighter to my side. I could feel myself shaking slightly but I was in complete control since Bella was here. Edward sneered at me.

"Bella, my dove, won't you come with me? I need to talk to you." Bella shook her head, looking down. Edward sighed in frustration. "Bella, please. I need to talk to you. I want you back." I growled at him, thinking how Bella was MINE. He snorted, but said nothing.

Bella did though. "Fuck off, Edward. You lost your chance to talk to me. I'm though. Please leave." I gave her hand a squeeze and smiled down into her perfect face.

Edward was snarling at me, probably catching random thoughts appearing in my head about Bella. It looked like he was barely holding himself back from lunging at me and I heard his teeth grind together when I pushed Bella behind me.

"Let her go, Mutt," He ground out. I didn't want Bella to hear so I just thought at him. I'm not holding her, Leech. If she wanted to go she could. She. Doesn't. Want. To. Go. Near. You. I thought the words slowly and deliberately and earned a growl in response.

He addressed Bella again. "Darling? I thought about everything. I'll change you myself. I'll give you everything I denied you before. We can spend an eternity together." Just then I smelt three more vampire scents. Bella caught wind of it just after I did. She clung to the back of my shirt and I could hear her typing on her phone, probably texting the pack. She did, however respond to Edward.

"No, I have eternity with the person I love. Fuck off." I smirked slightly. Edward looked really confused and I blocked my thoughts best I could about the marking and what it meant. I don't think he caught on to what it was.

The three vampires were now in sight. A stunning blonde, a huge brunette male, and a honey blond male covered in scars. He was the one that stood out in my mind. Obviously the Cullen's fighter. The female stood forward and slapped Edward across the face so hard his granite skin cracked. Ouch. That much fucking hurt.

We were still on the side walk, but there were no cars on this side of the street since we had parked behind the restaurant. Blondie looked around before glaring at her 'brother'.

"You fucking idiot!" She screeched. "How could you fucking do this? You told us not to come back, you ruined our family, and now here you are trying to 'dazzle' Bella into taking you back! I swear on everything holy to me I will kick your ass and burn the pieces. Don't you think you have done enough to Bella?" She stopped when the big one put a hand on her shoulder. She smiled at him and he removed his hand and punched Edward in the jaw. I heard the granite shatter.

Bella had told me how Edward could dazzle her. No wonder she wasn't looking at him. I was proud of her.

"Bella," the other new male, the empath I think, spoke, "We're going to take Edward away, but if you want to talk here." He handed me a piece of paper that I put i her back pocket. "Please. I promise to keep Edward away. Emmett and Rosalie will not let him near you." She gave the three a small smile, but remained silent. I had something I needed to say.

"Since your back you will need to meet with the pack to renew the treaty. We have no desire to breech it. It would be nice to set fire to that fucker," I said, motioning to Fuckward, "But I'm sure my Alpha wouldn't approve. I'll make sure to contact you about the meeting."

"That would be great. Thank you." He seemed sincere and I nodded at him, backing towards the car with Bella when the fucking ginger had to speak up.

"Wait! Please let me speak with my Bella!" I growled, taking a step towards him.

"She is not an object! She is not yours! Hell, I'm with her and she is not technically mine! Get that through your fucking head! She belongs to herself!" I was livid, but I was in complete control of the phase I could feel. The blonde, Rosalie, stepped forward and slapped Edward again before her mate grabbed her arm. She looked like she was out for blood. Good, if I couldn't kick his sparkly ass maybe she would do it for me? I could hope right?

I could hear and smell my brothers coming from behind me. They came into sight about a minute later, standing beside me and Bella, who was seemingly having a silent conversation with the empath. Edward looked livid.

"Paul." Sam acknowledged me, glaring at the vampires. Quil took Bella's free hand and gave it a light squeeze of brotherly encouragement. Under different circumstances I would have chuckled at his antics, but I was fucking grateful. I could feel her emotions just as well the empath and I knew she was close to her breaking point.

"We are taking Bella home. We will contact you for a meeting about the treaty and how Bella is included. She will not be touched or the treaty is useless." Sam's voice was cold and final and the vampires bent their heads in acknowledgment. We walked to the car, and I hopped in the back with Bella while Quil got in the driver's seat. The others opted to run behind us so Fuckward couldn't get to close. I owed all the fuckers big time.

I looked out the window and saw Edward be restrained by the big one. Obviously the fucker was going to be a problem. Just fucking perfect.

Once we were out of sight I felt as if something was lifted. Obviously Bella did too. She turned her head into the crook of my neck and took long, slow breaths to get a hold of her raging emotions. The empath must have been messing around to keep us as calm as possible.

"Paul...I'm so sorry." She whispered, cringing.

"Why?" I asked, truly perplexed.

"Because they're back. I know you would rather they stay away and never showed up again and now they're back. I'm sorry." I looked into her eyes reading the sorrow. Fuck the leech. She had been happy and he fucked it up.

"Bella, no. It's not your fault they're back. I swear no one in the pack will hold this against you. Everything is going to be fine. Fuckward will never touch you. You belong in La Push with me and the pack and your dad. Everyone loves you and we will get through this together. I promise." I kissed her forehead and smiled at her.

She said nothing else and closed her eyes. She was asleep instantly, her body obviously stressed. I smoothed out the creases between her brows and watched her for a while. That leech put her through so much and now he's saying he wants her back. If it were a few months ago I have no doubt she would have taken him with open arms but I knew she wouldn't, not now. I was truly not concerned about her leaving me. The only thing I was concerned about was her safety.

I would go to hell and back to keep Bella safe and happy. She was mine, but not like a possession. She was something to be kept close and cherished and protected. I smiled slightly at the thought.

Quil, whom had remained silent until now, spoke up."Paul man, I'm sorry." I nodded, smiling softly at him.

"Yeah me too. I wish they would just disappear. Become a true legend. I wish they would stay out of Bella's life for good."

"Yeah, I get what you're saying. Bella is my sister and I want to protect her. The pack will do whatever it takes to keep Fuckward away from her." I snickered, liking how Edward's nickname had caught on nicely. "The other three seemed as mad at Fuckward as we did. I really think Blondie might kick his ass later on."

Quil chuckled. "Hopefully. They did seem upset that Edward was here. Maybe they did genuinely love her? Those three at least?" Quil was a good person and had the ability to look past 'labels'. Apparently that included vampires.

"Hmmm, maybe. We'll have to talk to them. I felt her emotions. She was overwhelmed, but she also had some good emotions, when she saw the blondes and the big one. She was guarded, but she seemed pleased, not happy exactly, but pleased that they were there. Maybe it was because they were trying to get Fuckward away."

"Maybe."

The rest of the drive was silent and we were soon in La Push. I pulled Bella into my arms and carried her bridal style up her steps through her door, which Charlie had opened when he heard the car. "Paul? What's wrong? What happened?" He was scared, his eyes glued on his beloved daughter.

The relationship the two shared was remarkable. Charlie was so trusting in Bella, and Bella fully deserved the trust. Bella took good care of Charlie and enjoyed doing it. My mind snapped back to the questions Charlie had asked. "She fine, just stressed. We ran into some leeches in Port Angeles." Charlie looked terrified as he led me the living room where I placed Bella on the couch and covered her with a blanket. After I made sure she was okay I followed Charlie into the kitchen.

Charlie and I sat down and he silently told me to tell him everything. I did. I told him how I told Bella of my past, something he had known the basics of, and how we ran into Edward behind the pizza bar. I told him about the other three and how they had reacted.

"That mother fucker!" He busted out, keeping his voice low for Bella's benefit, "who the fuck does he think he is? Bella is not his own personal play toy! Fuck! If I was able I would kill him for even stepping foot in Washington!" I let him rant, fully understanding.

After a couple of minutes of silence he spoke again, softly. "Paul I want to thank you. You have been there for Bella in ways no one else could. You healed her after that monster left her. You brought her back to life. Thank you." I nodded, not knowing what to say and waited for him to continue since it was apparent he had more to say.

"Bella is very special to me. I love her with all my heart and I'm trusting you to keep her safe. As long as it is back in town I want you to keep a closer eye on my girl. I don't want Edward back in her life. Emmett, well I know for a fact her loved Bella. He called after they left. I never told Bella. Jasper and Emmett loved Bella, still do. They would call to check up and even cried over the phone once or twice. They were really ripped up over leaving her. Even the blonde, Rosalie, called.

They all apologized profusely. This was before I knew what they were, of course, but they were sincere. Alice, who had been Bella's best friend, never called once. Hear them out if they want to talk. They may be vampires, but they are good people. They care about Bella. And if I know my Bells she still cares about them. A couple nights ago we talked about this, actually. She really hates Edward. Loathes really, and she feels almost the same for Alice. Esme and Carlisle, who could have stopped the whole family from moving, are hated as well."

I was shocked. Quil was right. They did love Bella. We would have to discuss this. I answered Charlie. "Of course Charlie. I would die before I let anything happen to her. She's my world. She brought me together, made me a stronger wolf. She put a lid on my temper and made me feel love, something I haven't felt in a while.

If Bella wants to talk to Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie than I will have no problem with it, but Edward is not getting anywhere near her. They said the same thing. I need to go speak with the pack and the elders. When Bella wakes up can you tell her I'll see her tomorrow?" Charlie nodded, looking grim.

As I headed towards the door I remembered one more thing I needed to tell him "With your permission I would like to spend more time with her. Knowing that Cullen is back is making my 'wolf' wild and it will be hard for me to not be around her."

"Of course. As much as you need. Night son, see you tomorrow." He shuffled to his feet and said good bye as I went to talk to Sam. This was going to be a long night of arguments. We needed to speak with the Jasper, Rosalie and Emmett.

I phased and was bombarded with worried pack members asking about Bella. After I told them she was okay we got down to business.

Bella's POV

I woke up to the sound of snoring. I groaned and pulled myself into a sitting position, which dumped me on the floor. I looked around and realized it wasn't my bed I fell off of, it was the couch. Huh.

Dad, the source of the snoring. He had woken up when he heard me fall and rushed o help me up. "You all right, Bells?" He asked in a wary voice. I was about to nod when all the memories flooded me. Edward. Fuck.

I started shaking and Dad led me to the couch, taking me in his warm comforting embrace. I cried out of sheer fury as he said soothing words that only a father can say. He gently rocked me while he told me I was safe and he loved me.

After I was done I looked up at him in exhaustion. "Thanks Daddy." I whispered. His eyes filled with tears and he cleared his throat to speak.

"You want to go upstairs to bed? I'm sure Paul will be here by the time you wake up next." I smiled slightly and nodded. He helped me off the couch and we walked upstairs together.

Once I was alone in my room I sighed. Edward 'wanted' me back. Fuck. That. I would not let him put a strain on what Paul and I had. Not now, not ever.

I noticed I was still in my date clothes so I quickly changed into sweats and a t-shirt and crawled under the covers and fell into a dreamless sleep. I knew I was safe. Vampires couldn't get into La Push and since I was, once again, the object of a vampire's fascination, of their cruel games, I would always have a wolf within hearing range. I wondered idly who was out there tonight. Paul was probably with the elders.

The next time I awoke I felt Paul there. I smiled as I rolled over, burring my face in his chest. He must have climbed in bed with me. "Morning," I mumbled. I felt his chuckle.

"Good morning." I looked up at his face and smiled slightly. He leaned down and kissed my nose, such a sweet gesture, and sat up, pulling me with him. "Common, we need to get downstairs. My five minutes are up." I looked at him in confusion and he continued. "Charlie gave me five minutes to get you out of bed before he came upstairs. I guess he doesn't remember asking me to spend the night on the last bonfire, but then again he was pretty trashed. Any way I have been watching you sleep for four minutes so my time is up." I laughed and got out of bed, stretching my stiff muscles.

"So what's happening today? I mean with everything that happened yesterday..." I trailed off, looking at the floor.

"Well we have arranged to meet with Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie to discuss the treaty. They were wondering, and you can say no, if you wanted to come." I searched his face, shocked when I found no trace of bitterness. There was a little crinkle on his nose showing his distaste for vampires, but it didn't seem personal towards the three.

"I don't know...it's just them three? Not...him?" I was wary, not wanting to get my heart broken over losing them again.

"Just them. They want to talk to you. They have some things they need to explain to you. I talked to them over the phone last night."

I sighed, unsure about what to do. I really never blamed the three of them and I did want to talk to them but I was afraid they would leave again, but last night they acted like they had not wanted to leave, even Rosalie. I looked into Paul's eyes, trying to find the right answer. He seemed to want me to go, which really confused me. I nodded my head.

"Okay, I'll go." My voice wavered.

"Okay baby. While you get ready I need to speak with Sam. I'll come pick you up in an hour. I love you." He kissed me, softly at first, but it soon followed the path that most kisses did. He licked my bottom lip demanding entrance and kissed me like it was the last time he would. I melted against him, knotting my fingers in his hair.

We pulled away, both panting for breath and I smiled. He really knew how to counteract my emotions. I hopped out of bed and got ready for the emotional rollercoaster that awaited me today.

Okay so there was chapter 14, hope you liked it. That was extremely hard to write...sorry for the wait! I just want to let you know that Bella will NOT forgive Edward, Alice, Esme or Carlisle, but will, however, forgive Jasper, Emmett and Rose. Please review and tell me what you think. Next chapter Edward might lose a limb or two...I'm not sure though. Now go on, REVIEW!