A/N I know you guys are extremely pissed because I haven't updated in so long, but what with finals and a shitload of personal issues, I just haven't had time to update XD But I'm back so hopefully my updating won't be so infrequent. So please forgive me *puppy dog eyes* …and I may have a little present for you in this chapter…I hope you like a little lemonade ;) Thanks for all the alerts and favorites and reviews, I enjoy every single one!
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Previously
Eleazar now gazed at Bella in wonder. "She's a sponge. She can use the power of anyone she comes in contact with."
Bella shrugged, unsurprised. "Tell me something I don't know."
Seth almost vibrated in his fury. His mate had hidden something from him. "Why did you not inform me of this, Bella?"
Bella sighed. "Chill, babe. I didn't know there was a name for it, but the woman in my dreams said I would be gaining more powers, so I guess this is it."
Seth narrowed his eyes at her. "We will be talking about this later."
Bella frowned but didn't argue with him. "So, can we get this show on the road now? Jasper, hit Irina with some of that mojo shit cause we need to leave and soon." Jasper obeyed her and Irina slumped in the arms of her sisters.
Peter scowled and turned to Charlotte. "Char, she's stealing my lines. It's not fair. I'm the one who reveals cryptic know-it-all shit and she's taking my job!"
Charlotte shrugged. "Maybe this is good for you. It might take down your ego a bit."
Peter pouted and then sighed. "I guess I can share, but I get the next one!"
Bella rolled her eyes and walked over to their bags, grabbing the cell phone they'd brought. It had ten missed calls. "I'd better call Sam back and tell him that we're on the way."
Chapter Fifteen: Sister-Whipped
After a rather long talk with Sam as to how they would proceed as well as his need to repeatedly apologize for something he couldn't control, they were all ready to set off back to Forks.
Irina was still grieving, but thankfully stopped trying to attack them as she slowly came to the realization that Laurent was indeed, not her mate. Nevertheless, the Denalis agreed to help them if only to ensure that Irina met her true mate. They had decided that they would drive back to Forks, however, so that they could bring the Cullens' things along with some of their own, as they weren't sure how long they would be staying.
Bella, Seth, and Paul would be running there with the Cullens and the Whitlocks. Seth and Paul weren't exactly happy about the company but one look from Bella made them act somewhat cordial to the Cullens.
As they readied themselves to leave, Paul began removing his pants so that he could phase. Bella was starting to do the same, when Seth stopped her, not wanting anyone to see his mate naked except for himself. He started to pull her a little way's away, away from everyone else's view.
Rosalie huffed. "Where are you two going?"
Seth quickly thought up an excuse. "We're going to check the perimeter before we start moving. Wouldn't want vamps attacking us while we run." With that said, he grabbed Bella's hand and continued to go deeper into the trees.
A bunch of 'yeah rights' and 'mmhmms' were heard at their backs along with Paul threatening Seth if he tried anything with his sister. All were ignored.
Bella rolled her eyes but was secretly turned on by his possessiveness. Seth's eyes darkened as he smelled his mate's arousal and he slowly crept towards her. "Do you like it when I order you around, Isabella?"
Bella decided to be defiant and lifted up her chin. "No. And if you think I'm going to obey your every command, you're very mistaken."
Seth inhaled deeply and backed her into a tree, his lips at her ear. "Doesn't smell like you don't like it."
Bella shivered slightly and her panties dampened even more. He smirked against her skin and began to kiss down her neck. Bella moaned and her hands gripped his hair tightly.
Seth's hands began to trail down her hips and he lifted her up, causing Bella to yip as her legs wrapped around his waist.
Seth's darkened eyes made contact with Bella's. "Can I mark you, Bella?"
Bella slowly nodded, not knowing exactly what he had in mind, but feeling as if she would burst if Seth didn't do something to alleviate the ache she was beginning to feel.
Seth inhaled once more, her scent practically driving him insane. All he could think was MINE MINE MINE! And that he needed to claim his mate in some way, so that the other males would know that she was his.
His lips were soon at her neck as he began to suck and slightly bite her soft skin, causing Bella to moan as he marked a sensitive spot.
Not wanting to be the only one receiving pleasure, Bella got a glint in her eye as she remembered something she had read. Apparently, there were certain areas on the male body that were extremely sensitive and she decided that she would test it out.
Readjusting her legs more securely around him, slyly grinding into him a little, she leaned in and gently took his earlobe into her mouth, sucking lightly.
Seth immediately let out the sexiest little growl and almost slammed her into the tree. Panting slightly, he seemed to fight for control. "You really are playing dirty, aren't you?"
Bella winked. "I just wanted to make you lose control a little..you seem a bit…tense."
He leaned in even closer if that were possible. "If you do that again, I might not be able to stop myself. Do you feel what you do to me?" He grinded into her to prove his point.
She was the one getting flustered now. "Please..Seth."
Seth smirked. "Please, what Bella?" He placed his hand on her center, practically able to feel the wetness and the warmth, almost made him loose focus.
Bella was unconsciously moving on his hand, the ache becoming almost unbearable.
Seth chuckled, knowing he would give her what she wanted, but that she wasn't ready to go all the way yet. His lips quickly met hers and he kissed her passionately, biting on her lower lip gently until she opened it before exploring her mouth, while he simultaneously grinded into her.
Bella's moans were getting louder as the heat began to build up even more. She felt like she would burst with the pleasure.
She jumped as she felt his fingers creep into her shorts and pulled them down slightly. Seth waited until she relaxed to continue.
He was just about to really make her beg and moan, when they heard Paul's voice in the distance.
Bella immediately jumped off of Seth, searching for the tank top that had somehow come off during their ministrations. She cursed as she saw it in the distance, in shreds.
Seth merely chuckled as he saw the flustered Bella run around, trying to find her clothes before her brother got any nearer.
Bella glared at him. "Aren't you going to help?"
Seth shrugged. "I'm just admiring the view."
Bella rolled her eyes and decided that there was nothing she could do but to just wear the sports bra and shorts she had on. This was her normal attire when she went running, anyway. How she would explain why her tank top mysteriously disappeared, was another question.
Sighing and turning to Seth, she smirked at him as she heard her brother coming ever nearer.
He raised an eyebrow in question and she nodded at the bulge in his pants. "I wouldn't want Paul catching you with that. He might be suspicious with what we were doing."
Seth looked scared for a moment before he controlled his expression. "I'm not the one with sex hair."
Bella cursed again, but it was too late to do anything about it as Paul strolled through the trees with the Cullens behind him.
Paul's eyes immediately went from Bella, who was obviously flustered, to a seemingly at ease Seth. "What's taken you two so long?" The suspicion in his eyes was undeniable.
Bella's eyes widened. "What do you mean? We've been…making sure there were no vamps in the area…"
Peter grinned wickedly, seeing this as a chance to get back at Bella for stealing his gift. "Oh really? Then why is your shirt in shreds?" He held it up as evidence.
Bella glared at him furiously but fixed her expression to one of innocence as she saw Paul immediately glower at Seth. "I guess I phased too fast, it must have ripped in the process. You know how angry new wolves can get, right Pauly?"
Peter decided to add even more fire to the mood Paul was in. He mock-gasped. "Bella…is that? Sex hair?"
Growls began to rumble in Paul's chest. "How did that happen, Bella?"
Bella pretended to look confused. "Sex hair? I was running, the wind must have tousled my hair."
Paul was satisfied with her answer and walked over to her and gave her a hug. "Ya had me worried there for a second, sis."
Just as he was about to pull away from her, he stiffened and sniffed her. He started to shake and stepped back, gritting his teeth as he fought for control. "Bella, is that a hickey on your neck? And why do you smell like sex?"
He began to shake even more, especially when he said the last word. His hands were twitching as he turned to Seth, clearly imagining wringing Seth's neck. "Did you do that?"
Bella snorted and answered him without thinking. "No. I just let random guys suck on my neck. Of course he did it."
Paul was now stalking towards Seth now and Seth still surprisingly, looked completely at ease.
Bella hurried to stand between the two and narrowed her eyes at Paul. "Calm down, Paul. Do you see me getting angry at all the chicks you sleep with and beating them up for it?"
Paul shook his head. "It's not the same. You're my little sister. And I will not have Seth screwing you in the forest like an animal."
Rosalie snorted. "Last I checked, you are an animal."
Bella raised an eyebrow in her direction. "I've got a lighter. Don't make me use it on you before the fun's even started."
Rosalie immediately shut up, not knowing if she was serious or not.
She turned back to Paul. "And we didn't have sex. Seth respects me more than that, you should know."
Paul grimaced. "Then why do you smell like sex?"
Bella smiled sheepishly. "We may have fooled around a little."
Jasper smirked and glanced at Seth. "Must not have amounted to much. You both feel very…frustrated."
Seth glared at him for airing out their private business. "Obviously, due to Paul's overprotective brother routine, we weren't able to finish."
Peter scoffed. "It's okay. If you need some pointers in pleasing your woman, just ask me or Jasper. Us Whitlocks are known for our..talents."
Seth's usual calm demeanor bristled as he took this as an insult. "I assure you, I am very well educated in satisfying my mate. I do have brothers, you know. The pack mind leaves little to the imagination."
Carlisle sighed. "I would much appreciate it if we didn't discuss my daughter's sex life." Both he and Esme looked uncomfortable with the topic and Edward was downright sickened.
Bella scoffed. "I hav-had a father, and you will certainly never replace him. So I would much appreciate it if we could get a move on." The grief of what happened to her father crashed down on her again.
Her tone brought a sense of seriousness to the group and without further ado, Bella, Paul, and Seth phased while the Cullens and Whitlocks waited patiently before they both took off.
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Sam paced impatiently as he and the other wolves waited for the rest of the pack and the Cullens to arrive at the treaty line. It had broken his heart when Bella had found out about her father the way she did. No matter what she said, he would always feel responsible for the death of her father.
He knew he should have kept tighter patrols around the Swans' house, but since there had been no signs of Victoria ever going near their house, he hadn't been too worried about it. As the Alpha, he was responsible for the patrols and for the protection of unsuspecting humans, and he had failed.
Rather than dwell on it too much, he had vowed that from then on, he would do everything in his power to bring down Victoria. She would not be escaping so easily from them this time.
A part of him was somewhat happy about the fact that the Cullens would bring more numbers to their fight, the other, however, wasn't so ecstatic as he pondered what effect their return would have on Bella, one of their newest pack mates and someone that he loved like a little sister.
Another even smaller part of him, wished that Bella wouldn't give in to the Cullens' lies and affections and therefore accept them as if nothing ever happened. He brushed this thought aside with a snort. Bella was a part of the Pack, it was ingrained in her to remain loyal to only her Pack; no matter what previous attachments she had to the Cullens, she would think of the Pack first and foremost.
Sam stood up straighter as Embry came rushing over, quickly slipping on a pair of sweats, out of breath not because of exertion, rather excitement. "They'll be here in minutes."
In response, Jared, Quil, Jacob, and Embry took a more defensive stance around their Alpha, showing not only their united front but their strength in that they could protect themselves from any attack. Though they were not in their wolf forms, it didn't subtract from their intimidating presence.
The pack relaxed slightly as they saw Paul and Seth at the front of the Cullens, clearly not viewing them as a threat since they confidently had their backs to them. Paul and Seth quickly phased back, pulling on their own sweats, not seeming to care if the Cullens saw them undressed.
It took Sam a few seconds to realize that one of their own was missing. "Where's Bella?"
No one had a chance to respond before Bella came bounding out of the trees. "Don't get your panties in a twist, Sammy. I didn't want anyone getting a peek of the goods is all."
Paul snorted. "You had no such trouble with Seth."
Bella narrowed her eyes at him and hit him upside the head with a resounding smack. "We talked about this Paul."
Paul looked like he wanted to say something more but one look from Bella shut him up.
Quil whistled. "Damn B, you got him trained already?"
Paul growled at Quil, but Bella ignored him and squealed, running over to Quil and jumping into his arms. "Oh Quil, I've missed you so much!"
Quil winked at Seth and held her closer, slapping her butt before setting her on her feet. "I know you want me B, but I thought we were keeping this a secret from Seth."
Seth growled lowly, but Bella just laughed. "We have definitely missed your humor, that's for sure, Quil."
Quil mumbled that he wasn't joking under his breath, but Bella ignored him.
Jared sighed loudly. "Bella, why does Quil and Seth get to cop a feel, but not me or anyone else?"
Bella rolled her eyes. "Three reasons. For one, Seth is my imprint so he's privilege to 'cop a feel' whenever he wants." She stopped to wink at Seth. "Secondly, Quil is a jokester; he doesn't mean anything by it." Quil snorted but chose not to say anything. "And thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, I don't think Kim would appreciate it, plus once you got a feel of this, I wouldn't want to ruin you for any other woman."
A bunch of drawn out 'Oh's' and 'Burns' were yelled after she finished talking, while Jared looked a mixture of admonished and amused.
The Cullens were mildly amused but there was an undertone of sadness in that they'd never seen this more joking side of Bella and that she seemed to be very close to everyone in the Pack to be able to joke that way and not offend. Yet, they remained silent, not wanting to ruin the shaky relationship they had with Bella.
Edward seemed to have no such qualms as he was the first to speak up. "Bella, love. Do not speak that way. It is very unbecoming of a lady to speak that way."
Emmett groaned, knowing that that was definitely not the right thing to say at this moment. See, he could be smart and sensitive to the ways of women.
Bella took several deep breaths to control herself before she ripped him to pieces. With a voice that was clearly a forced calm, Bella responded. "Eddie, what did I tell you about calling me love?"
Edward looked confused.
She continued. "I believe that I said something along the lines of 'if you called me 'love' one more time, I'd kick your ass'."
Bella slowly started walking towards him, while he backed away with each step she took. "Now, I'm not going to really kick you ass, because I know you're a nosy bastard and can't seem to understand anything from someone who's mind you can't read. So I'll just give you a somewhat painful reminder."
Before anyone could stop her, Bella seemed to dash across the line and with one swoop, punched Edward with such force, that he flew several feet away and knocked a couple of trees down.
Bella then almost skipped back across the line and retook her place next to Quil. "You'd do best to remember not to call me love next time, won't you, Eddie?"
Emmett started clapping. "I can't remember the last time that Edward had his ass handed to him…oh wait, that was you that time too wasn't it?"
Bella allowed for a smile to break across her face and Emmett had to restrain himself from doing a fist pump at the progress he'd just made with someone he still considered his little sister.
Sam cleared his throat so they could get down to business, though it did sound strangely like it was covering a laugh. Paul and Seth immediately crossed back over the treaty line, taking their places in the pack's united front as they all took on more serious expressions.
Sam spoke up, his voice deep and commanding, making it hard not to listen to his every word. "As I'm sure Bella has informed you, Victoria is back and it appears she is making more of your kind due to the disappearances that are being reported."
Rosalie huffed. "So what do you need us for?"
Carlisle shot her a disapproving look and turned to Sam apologetically. "What Rosalie meant to ask is how can we be of help to you?"
Sam sighed, running his hands through his short hair. "We have someone patrolling at all times around La Push and Forks, but there is still the issue that more and more vampires are being created. Plus, I figured you should have a hand in ending the mess that you created." Sam's hard gaze was centered on Carlisle accusingly.
Carlisle coughed and turned to the rest of the pack, though his eyes were on Bella. "If we had known that Victoria would come back for Bella, I assure you, we would have never left. I apologized to Bella already for listening to my son in a matter that never should have been his decision in the first place and I will forever be sorry for that. We will help you take care of this, but we have taken the liberties of calling in the assistance of some close friends of ours."
Sam immediately bristled. "Are they human drinkers?"
Carlisle's eyes flashed to Bella, Paul and Seth for help, but they remained silent with slight smirks on their faces. They wanted to see how the doctor explained this to Sam. "Well, yes. We have another coven that we are very close to who share a similar diet to us. But, Jasper's brother and his wife have agreed to help us, and they are human drinkers."
Sam was almost shaking with anger. "We do not accept the help of human drinkers!"
Peter and Charlotte had been in the shadows, knowing that the tricky part would be to convince the Alpha that their help would be beneficial to this fight.
Peter stepped forward, keeping Charlotte slightly behind him. "I assure you that we only drink from criminals, people who shouldn't be allowed to remain in the world. We would also be very helpful in the fight in that we have experience with newborns, along with Jasper."
Sam raised an eyebrow in confusion. "Newborns?"
Peter nodded. "It is what we call newly changed vampires. They are faster and stronger than older vampires and we can teach you how they must be fought."
Sam seemed to deliberate for a moment before he straightened even more. "All right, we will accept your help on one condition; you may not hunt in Forks or La Push."
Peter and Charlotte nodded in acquiescence, but apparently it was too much for Jacob as he shook in anger. "WHAT? You're going to allow these leeches to help Bella after everything they did to her!"
Sam glared at Jacob. "Jacob we need their help, and after that, if Bella still wants a relationship with them, then that's her business. I will not control her decisions." He gave him a pointed look, silently reminding him about someone else who had tried to control her life.
Bella snorted. "Not fucking likely."
Sam smiled slightly, knowing that she may disagree now, but she still loved the Cullens deeply.
Jacob backed down, but there was still an anger in his eyes that he couldn't hide. That would not be the last they heard this conversation, that's for sure.
Sam turned back to the Cullens. "We will be going now."
Jasper spoke up before they left. "We should train together as soon as possible. How does tomorrow night at 8 sound? Do you know the clearing a few miles from here?"
Sam nodded. "We will be there."
The pack was about to turn to leave when Esme realized something. "Bella, now that your father is gone, you have no place to stay. You shouldn't be alone now. We would love it if you stayed with us." Her eyes were hopeful while Rosalie looked none too pleased.
Bella grimaced. "No, thank you. I don't think I could handle the smell. Besides, I'll be staying with Paul; I've got a room at his place."
Venom tears filled Esme's eyes but she said nothing as Bella walked away, her hands clasped with Seth's as she walked back to La Push.
A/N See! No cliffy! I know Seth seemed extremely possessive at the beginning, but you have to remember that not only is his mate being confronted with her ex-boyfriend, but said ex-boyfriend still loves her. Plus, he's newly imprinted and a horny wolf, so go figure lol. And don't you love how Bella puts Paul in his place; he's definitely sister-whipped! I know that Bella is being mean to the Cullens, but if my family left me, I'd be pissed as hell. But she's slowly cracking so we'll see what happens. Next chapter will be training and we'll see what happens when you get a group of vamps together with a bunch of angry wolves.