So sorry for the delay, I was traveling! Therefore, I made an extra-long chappie for y'all! Thank y'all for reviewing! I am so glad you liked it and don't fret, imprints have their pro's and con's. The song for this chapter is Grenade by Bruno Mars I hope that gives you a few hints ;)

See I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes I would die for ya baby
But you won't do the same.

Forks, Washington Forest, 2008
Isabella Marie Whitlock Mason Cullen's POV:

"Emmett Dale McCarthy Cullen, I am going to murder you!" I screamed while chasing the fool through the forest. Jasper doubled over with laughter when he saw my soaked figure. "I told you not to challenge Emmett, Bells." Jasper stood straight while dramatically whipping his eyes. I just made an 'hmph' sound and plopped down on the ground Indian style.

Emmett challenged me to an 'all you can eat' hunt and little did I know he could devour four bears in less than ten minutes. As my punishment he got to toss me into the frozen lake a few miles west. Jasper just sat back and watched the show unravel. I got an idea and smirked while innocently tapping Emmett's shoulder. He looked down at me and I leaned up to whisper in his ear, "Want to help me get Jazzy next?"

He smiled down at me and winked. "Hey Emmett, do you smell that?" I asked loudly while lifting my head to the west. He looked to his left and replied, "Yeah I think it's another coven of vamps!" I smiled at him and took off in the direction where the 'vampires' were. "Cool lets go meet them!" Emmett followed behind me but I purposely pulled ahead and ran faster.

Phase one of our plans worked when we heard Jasper's voice yell, "Isabella, Emmett! Stop this now! You have no idea who they are! It could be dangerous!" I giggled and ran faster with Emmett right behind Jasper. When I jumped over a rock, I moved to hide near a bush and watched as my brothers zoomed past me. "Bella?" Jasper called out when he realized I was nowhere to be seen. "Baby Bells, come out come out wherever you are!"

I stifled my laughter and ran towards the opening to the lake and let loose a terrified scream. "BELLA!" Jasper yelled while charging into the clearing. He saw me standing there fiddling with my hands. I had an innocent and cocky smile on my face and he raised an eyebrow. "Wha-"he was cut off when Emmett ran up behind him yelling, "Sneak attack!" Then the big bear threw him several feet into the center of the frozen lake.

I doubled over with laughter and Emmett fell down right next to me, effectively making the ground shake beneath us. Jasper rose from the lake with his fist clenching to his sides and his eyes narrowed. I started to gasp I was laughing so hard. Emmett started to pound his fists on the ground while Jasper walked out of the water dripping wet and creating icicles on his jacket…Alice would be so mad.

Suddenly his angry expression turned into a mischievous grin and he ran towards is. I leapt up from the ground and screamed while laughing. I ran into the forest with the two of them hot my trails. I knew Jasper had gotten Emmett wet because I turned at the same time I saw him tackled Emmett to the ground screaming, "Mercy!"

I laughed louder and kept my head over my shoulder while I ran. Suddenly I slammed into someone and fell down on my butt with a large thump. I looked up in shock and saw Jacob's worried face glancing down at me. "Oh shit! Bella I'm so sorry, are you hurt? Here let me help you!" He reached down and picked me up while leaving his hand around my waist. "I'm fine Jake, really" I said nervously as I looked over my shoulder and saw a very unhappy Emmett and Jasper walking towards us.

"Good because I heard screaming so I came to check on you." Jacob said while tightening his hold on my waist. It felt so wrong but I didn't want to be rude and shove him off me. I gently leaned away from him and he didn't notice, but Emmett did.

"She said she was fine Jacob. I suggest you let her go now." His face was cold and his voice rung with a hidden threat. Emmett was normally the friendliest of us all, but he saw what Jacob did to Edward. He made Edward anxious and angry almost 24/7, and Emmett believed he had to protect his younger brother while protecting the thing most important to him, me.

"What if she doesn't want me to?" Jacob sneered back and I knew I had to do something, but I just couldn't get the words out. Jacob pulled me closer to him as if he was proving a point. Jasper stepped forward and glared at him. "I don't think that would be wise of you. Not only does it tick me and Emmett off, but I think Edward would be glad to take more…drier measures." Jacob continued to stare at Jasper in anger, and then let me go with an annoyed sigh.

The men continued their stare down and I knew I had to step in. "Alright I think we should be getting back to the house now, I miss Edward." Emmett laughed and Jasper smirked at Jacob who was scowling at nothing in general. Jacob's eyes brightened suddenly and before I could protest he had me on his back in wolf form and was running through the forest. I heard Jasper and Emmett chasing after us so I just held onto Jacob. This felt so wrong, I just wanted to hop off now. The closer we got, the more I wished Edward wouldn't see this.

Jake stopped when we got to the front door and I jumped off quickly, eager to get to my husband. And there he was, standing on the porch with narrowed eyes and his arms crossed over his chest. I ran to him and hugged him, breaking him from his glaring. "Welcome back, love." He hugged me back and kissed my hair before letting me go and walking down the steps to Jacob.

Jasper and Emmett burst through the trees and glanced at each other with knowing smirks. Edward stalked down to Jacob until he was a few feet away from the wolf. "Now Jacob I understand you imprinted-", he spat the word with distaste, "-on my wife. But that doesn't give you the right to touch her…ever." Jacob glared at him and probably said something in his mind. Whatever it was made Edward angrier and he seethed, "She is my mate and she would never want you to." Jacob huffed and Edward's lip curled into a snarl.

I jumped past the steps and bound to his side while he stepped closer to Jake. "Edward…please…" He looked down at me and all the anger in his eyes vanished only to be replaced with pain and worry. I sighed and stroked his cheek, "It's okay baby…it's okay." I placed a gentle kiss to his lips and looked back over to see an annoyed wolf staring us down. "Jake, this has to stop. If you want this to work out…you need to stop interrogating my family. Because on the end, no offence, but they're the ones I will always choose."

Jacob's eyes filled with pain and I felt horrible. Then he huffed and ran off into the forest. I looked down at the ground, feeling the incredible waves of shame and hurt crush me. Edward's hand tilted my chin back up and before I had time to look into his eyes, placed a lingering kiss full of comfort on my forehead. "You did the right thing, love." I smiled sadly at him and replied in a small voice, "I just hope I didn't hurt him too much." He nodded his head in understanding and wrapped his arms around me, leading me to the house.

"Oh thank heavens! I was about to send your sisters out to get you." Esme said while she walked around the marble counter kitchen island and gave each of is a hug. I smiled at her and Edward replied, "No…just a little warning for our neighborhood wolves…" Emmett snickered and Esme gave him a stern looked which immediately shut him up. Jasper walked over to Alice and sat down next to her on the couch. She was reading Teen Vogue and he slung an arm around her watching the Knicks game with Emmett.

Rosalie noisily stormed down the steps while talking into her phone with fake enthusiasm. "Sure! Oh we'll all just be so glad to see your lovely faces again….okay…actually it seemed we had a bit of a miracle….Bella's back….well then I will see you in an hour…you two bye bye now!" With the last note everyone stared at her awaiting her to tell us who was on the phone. She crossed her arms and painted a look of annoyance and disgrace on her beautiful features. Emmett looked at her and asked, "Babe what's up?"

She gave us all a sarcastic smile and said, "Oh nothing to interesting…just that our cousins will be making an appearance in a little while." Alice dropped her magazine with a look of anger on her face. Edward groaned and buried his head into my hair. Emmett sighed while throwing an annoyed glance at Jasper which he so kindly returned. Emse and Carlilse smiled at our small exchanges. "Kids they aren't that bad. It's not like we're getting a visit from Satan." Carlisle told us chuckling with Esme. We just shook our heads and Emmett muttered, "Not Satan…just his spawn." Our parents sighed and before they left the room Esme sent out a warning, "Be on your best behavior, after all they're our guests."

Alice's eyes glazed over and we all knew what the meant. Edward groaned even louder and wrapped his hands around my waist, dragging me into his stomach. "Well I have good news and bad news" Alice said smirking at Edward. "Lay it on us Alibelle" Emmett said, using his new nick name for our sister. He thinks he is such a genius because he combined Alice's name with Tinkerbelle because she's so tiny and hyper. I guess it fit, and it was a step up from pixie.

"The good news is that since Edward had a small argument with Jacob-"he snorted at that and Rose's face brightened, I just rolled my eyes smiling, "-I gained my visions back!" We waited a few more minutes while Alice continued to smile and search for the future. Finally Emmett broke the awkward silence by saying, "and the bad news…" His question rung in the air and I prepared myself for the worst. She snapped out of it and smirked trying to contain her laughter. "Tanya will try to seduce Edward again, and Baby Bells will kick ass like usual."

I growled which made the men laugh and my sisters throwing each other knowing smiles…those bitches. Tanya and her sisters, Irina and Kate, had the power to seduce any male living or not. They tend to back off of mated males, but that never did stop them from messing around and causing havoc. Although when they did, they would usually pay the price and have to fight with their wives. That was always fun to watch…just not when it was your mate and you were the one fighting. I remember my first encounter with the succubus a few decades ago when it was just our parents, Edward and I, and Rose and Emmett.

"Edward! Edward stop! Please, mercy, mercy!" I giggled as he spun me around by my waist and attacked me with kisses. We tumbled to the ground, getting my spring dress dirty and my hair knotted with twigs and leaves. He just chuckled and picked out the pieces while smiling widely at me. He stared at me and I smiled back at him. Then his face contorted into a mischievous grin and he growled while pouncing on top of me and attacking my lips. I screamed a shrill sound filled with playfulness and bliss. He laughed into my neck while nuzzling his face into my collar bone.

He softly growled and placed sweet kisses to my neckline. I gently brought my hands to his hair and stroked his head. He tightened his hold around me and buried his face deeper into my neck. My eyes flutter closed as we lay on the grass in our meadow, peacefully faking a pleasant sleep. "Oh Edddiiiieeee!" A high pitched nasally voice yelled, scaring a few birds in the process.

Edward's head shot up and I sat up looking at him in confusion. He looked back at me and frowned, looking equally as confused as I. Who is calling for Edward? Why did she call him Eddie, he loathed that name? How did she find us? Edward shot off the ground and placed me behind him with his arm out protectively. He lowered his head and growled at our intruder. The bushed were shacked then stepped out a pretty looking vampire. Who was I kidding, this women was gorgeous! Well she would have, had she not been wearing so much makeup and such a plunging neck line. Now I would just consider her a floozy or a whore.

She had a nice shade of strawberry blond hair that perfectly hung below her shoulder in soft curls. Her pale complexion complimented her shinning golden eyes which held lust that I was uncomfortable with. Her body had bigger curves than I did and she was a few inches taller than me due to her age which looked like her early twenties. Her dress came up to her knees! And her neckline…my god I would never EVER be caught dead showing that much cleavage! And her shoulders were bear with a skimpy little string of lace that attached the dress and practically kept it from falling off her body.

I noticed she was still staring at my husband and completely ignoring my presence. I hesitantly looked over to him and saw him staring at her with shock and…disgust? I hope. "Hello there, my name is Tanya Denali. My family has been friends with Carlisle back when he was alone. We just came down for a visit and I volunteered to go find the rest of his family." I didn't know Carlisle had company coming over, or I would have requested Edward and I returned. I felt slightly ashamed but I was thrown off by how strange this all sounded.

I noticed Edward was STILL staring at her, this time with narrowed eyes, so I decided to take matters into my own hands. After all, our father and mother would be disappointed with us if we acted so rudely to our guest. I stepped forward from Edward and he gently placed his hands on my hips. "Hello Tanya, my name is Bella and this is my husband Edward." I didn't say my usual greeting, I was too naïve for my own good. Something about this Tanya Denali had my mind reeling. She was…tempting and very mysterious…I didn't like it at all and frankly I wished she just left. This was a terrible way to start of a 'friendship'.

I took notice in the way her eyes squinted in anger when I said 'husband' and apparently so did the man in question, because his arms tightened around my waist. I chose to ignore it and glanced up at our visitor. "Well, I assure you we should take this conversation elsewhere. You mustn't have enjoyed rolling around in the dirt." She said while looking around our meadow with a slight sneer. I frowned at her and so did Edward. This was our meadow; she shouldn't be talking down about it when we cared so much for it. It was like a symbol for our love, and she had just spat on it.

"Well we quiet enjoy ourselves here. After all… this is our meadow." Edward said defensively and I smiled. Tanya frowned and suddenly her eyes flickered silver then back to gold. She stalked forward and I felt Edward loosen his grip around my waist. "Edward, you don't want to stay here, do you?" He stared at her and his mouth dropped open with his eyes wide. Everything was silent waiting his answers. Tanya stroked her hand on his right arm and batted her lashes for effect. I looked at her incredulously. I was his wife, who the hell did she think she was? "C'mon honey, let's leave…" Tanya trailed off, grabbing his hand and walking him a few feet forward.

I stared at his back, in utter shock. He wasn't even restraining himself! "E-Edward?" I heard my voice crack and I winced. He froze for a second and shook his head. Then he growled viciously and crouched low in front of her. She looked shocked and frightened so I ran over to him and grabbed him by his arms, lifting him from his couch. He spun on his heel and roughly brought me into a fierce embrace. He held my head in a hand with his other around my back. I smiled to myself and wrapped my hands around his waist when I heard him whimper. "I-I'm so sorry love…I…I don't know what happened…"

Tanya huffed in annoyance and muttered to herself, "Well that plan backfired." I turned to her and growled, "What?" She looked at me and smirked while Edward hissed at her from in front of me. "It's my power….I guess I will have to keep trying." With that she raced off into the forest. Edward picked me up bridal style and chased after her to our stone mansion. We entered the house and found four other vampires nestled near the lit fire with the rest of our family and Tanya.

"Edward, goodness gracious, where have you two been? We sent Tanya to find you." Esme said while running to embrace the both of us. "She found us alright…and she tried to use her powers on me." Edward seethed and Esme looked at him in shock. She had never heard Edward get mad about anything…well except for when Rose and I stumbled upon a few drunken men who got a little too close for our husbands lickings. "What exactly is your gift dear? I didn't know you had any." Carlisle said, eyeing Tanya suspiciously.

She smiled a sickly sweet grin and replied in a cocky voice, "Irina, Kate, and I are all succubus. We have the power of seduction." Carlisle frowned and Rosalie hissed at her. Everyone looked at Rose appalled. "And so you tried to seduce our brother? Bella's husband right in front of her!" Tanya merely shrugged and replied in a chilling voice, "I like to play games." Rosalie growled at her and Emmett had to hold her to his lap while he also frowned at Tanya.

Needless to say, that night Tanya tried to attempt another seduction method on my mate. She wore and even sluttier attire and made a candle light bath for him saying that he looked stressed and needed a good wash. I about lost my sanity and lunged for her. Edward only interrupted our fight once when he thought I was losing. Rose and Emmett laughed and told him to sit back and watch. I tore her arm and legs off, leaving her torso and her left arm attached. Then I dragged her off into the forest and buried her near a pile of deer feces. Everyone got a good laugh out of that.

Kate and Irina found her while hunting and brought her back, screaming for help as they carried her body parts. Carmen and Eleazer gasped at the sight and Carlisle healed her quickly. He asked what happened and Esme grounded me for a month, forbidding me from touching Edward. We were both extremely upset and Edward even got on his knees and begged her not to. Emmett and Rose defended me, but our parents were disappointed that I resulted for violence. That was the longest month of my existence. The closest we got was when we were curled up on the opposite ends of the love seat reading. We would shamelessly glance at each other and hear Esme clear her throat, than whip our heads back to our stories.

I exhaled some air through my nose and tilted my head to the side while letting the water cascade down my back. I glanced out the clock and groaned. I turned off the water and stepped out, wrapping a puffy white towel around myself as I walked into my bedroom. Edward was near our closet looking at different shirts to wear. The sight of him in just jeans and a wet muscular chest from the shower he had took with me, made me feel faint. He turned around and smirked at me then turned back to look at his selection. I raised an eyebrow and walked over to him, letting the towel fall from my body.

"Which one should I wear? I'm thinking the most unappealing one, that way Tanya can lay off a bit more." He grumbled to himself. I smiled and hugged him from behind, letting my naked wet body hit his bare chest. He gasped and straightened up while turning around quickly. He glanced down at me and gulped loudly. "B-Bella, sweetheart…we need to be d-downstairs in f-five minutes…." I smirked at him and stood up on my toes. "They can wait…" I whispered seductively into his ear…or at least trying to be seductive. It worked because next thing I know he had my in his arms with my legs tied around his torso.

We learned in to kiss when the door was thrown open and in came…"Hey guys, my gosh it's been forever"…Tanya. I gasped and Edward did his best to cover my body from our intruder. "Tanya now isn't the right time." He said annoyed that our moment was gone. She smirked and looked over at me with a menacing smile. "So sorry. I will let you change…meet me downstairs" she said directly to Edward while he nodded his head annoyed and I sneered at her.

I ran into our adjoined closet and threw on a pair of black skinny jeans, a white tank top and white flip flops. My white tank top had a pair of red lips on them with fangs and blood dripping from the bottom lip. I giggled and walked out of the closet to see Edward wearing black jeans and a white button down shirt. "We match" I commented, twirling around dramatically and flaunting my hands. He chuckled and brought me to his chest, giving me a kiss on my head. "That we do my love."

"Alright, alright enough! Get your frozen asses down here before I have to climb up there and haul you down!" For someone so tiny, Alice was very demanding. We rolled our eyes and held our hands while walking in a human pace down the steps. Normally people would be excited to see their family again, but this wasn't our case. Quite frankly, the only nice people in the Denali clan were Carmen and Eleazer. I heard they recently got a new member by the name of Laurent, a French guy. Let's hope he isn't another clone of the vampire Barbie's. I didn't need Ken running around flaunting his abs.

When my foot hit the last step I was tackled into a very strong embrace and my nose was filled with the smell of spices and the desert. "Hello Carmen" I chuckled and hugged her back. "Bella my dear, gosh you just get prettier every day now, don't you?" I bit my lip at her comment, suddenly very shy. Edward chuckled and wrapped his arms around my waist after giving Eleazer a fatherly embrace. "Yes she does."

Someone cleared their throat and we turned to see Tanya wearing a mini dress, Irina in a night club outfit with really unappealing fake fingernails, and Kate wearing a leather mini skirt and corset top…this was sad. They looked like they belonged in a strip club, not visiting their cousins. I forced a fake smile to appear and saw them return my pleasant favor. "Bella!" Kate said in her perky voice. "Hey Kate" I walked over and gave her a small hug and she rubbed my arm. "Bella" Irina nodded at me and I smiled at her and replied, "Irina." At least she knows when I want to be left alone. I respect her the most for that reason. Tanya didn't even so much give me a glance, her eyes roamed over Edward's like a hungry predators. He shifted his feet under her stare and cleared his throat awkwardly. "Hello ladies, nice to see you again." They smiled and replied their 'hellos'…well Tanya replied more of a 'come chase me you sexy hunk of meat'. I choked back vomit.

I finally noticed a man hiding behind Kate near the fire place. He had olive toned skin and dread locks with blazing red eyes that tinted a small rim of gold. Kate noticed my gaze and gently elbowed Irina's ribs. "Oh of course! How rude of me! Cullen's, I would like to introduce you to our friend Laurent. Laurent, this is the Cullen clan." He stepped forward and gave us a genuine smile that we all returned. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I have heard nothing but good things about you." Carlisle smiled at him and replied, "The pleasure is ours. We are happy to see you have decided to convert." Laurent chuckled and looked towards Irina, "I had my reasons…" She chuckled and I immediately knew it was more than just a friendship between them.

"Why don't we all take a seat?" Esme asked kindly and we all nodded. Carmen and Elezer sat on the love seat with Carlisle and Esme. Rose and Emmett sat next to Alice and Jasper on the leather couch while Kate and Tanya stood near the fire place. Edward pulled me onto the couch and I sat in his lap across from Kate and Laurent. "So how did you guys meet?" Carlisle asked curiously. That man was practically a Socrates in training. Laurent smiled sadly and began his story.

"I was born in the early 1700's in Paris, France. I was the oldest of four; all boys and a little sister name Mary. My father was an ambassador for the king and my family was constantly throwing balls to celebrate. One ball however, the king had a few new body guards. They were very pale and had blood red eyes, warning off anyone who attempted to approach the King. My friends and I were drinking I had decided I needed some fresh air, so I stepped outside onto the balcony and there were the body guards. I questioned why they weren't with the king, but then I saw the blood dripping from their mouths. Before I could call for help, the big one attacked me and started to drink. The doors opened and my brother Philippe carried me to the infirmary while I screamed. They didn't know what had happened to me and as my doctor checked over me, he grew very wary of my overheated body.

Then they all…disappeared. The nurses and doctors…even a few patients. I tried to sit up, holding back another cry of pain. Then I saw him. James. He and his mate Victoria had demolished the entire hospital and came to free me, knowing what was happening to me. I joined their coven, not knowing what I was getting myself into. But I didn't have anywhere to go, and I didn't know much at the time. They took me in and showed me how to survive while making me study the law. James was a tracker, even better than Demetri of the Volturi! And Victoria, she has the ability to escape when needed. Don't underestimate her, she is very vindictive and conniving…" he trailed off shuddering. Kate frowned and stroked his leg, showing him comfort.

"I was traveling with them up until four months ago when I ran into this crazy lot" We all chuckled at him and he shook his head reliving his memories. "I was fascinated by their diet, and their kindness. I asked them to show me how to hunt. Needless to say, James and Victoria resent me now and I haven't spoken to them since."

"Well were glad you came." Esme said while giving him a motherly style. Even though Laurent looked to be around her age, possibly a year or two younger, he still looked at her like she was his mother while giving her a wide grin. "Why don't we go hunting?" Eleazer spoke up for the first time. "Yeah, we can have a friendly family rivalry to see who can take down the most animals!" Emmett shot out of his seat and Rosalie slapped the back of his head. We laughed at their display and were out the door in a second.

I ran up to Jasper and jumped onto his back. He gasped and stopped quickly, thinking I was about to attack him. "Calm down Jazzy, it's just me! Piggy back ride!" I yelled like a little girl and he smiled at me in awe. I knew he still saw me as the younger human Bella, and I still saw him as my big brother with ocean blue eyes and a heartbeat. "You're never going to grow up, aren't yuh?" His southern accent peaked through and I smiled brightly at him and shook my head. "Nu uh! Y'all be crazy think'n I'm gunna hunch ma back when I walk or call people 'deary'!" He laughed full force and Emmett happened to be close by with Rose and they started to laugh as well. "There's ma southern Bells" Jasper said with wide eyes. I pecked his cheek and yelled loudly in his ear, "Get up! C'mon now, y'all are dragg'n ass!" By that time Emmett was on the ground while trying to contain himself.

Edward and Alice were partnered up for this hunt, declaring to have a small completion of mind reader verse future seeker. I was told not to interfere, but maybe I would help in Alice's favor…after all she didn't bother me about going shopping all week. That was a new record. I saw our parents go off together as well as Laurent and Irina. However, Kate and Tanya seemed to have miraculously disappeared out of nowhere. I just hoped they weren't trying to pull shit again.

"Alright, enough with the southern reunion shit! We got's some grizzles to irritate!" Jasper rolled his eyes while I smirked at him. "Cause nothings more fun than an irritated grizzly." Rose winked at me and hoped onto her husband's back, racing off into the forest near a bear cave. Jasper led me into another direction and I smelled a family of dears. I jumped from his back, summersaulting to the ground, and pouncing up to attack the neared prey.

I ran off towards the north, leaving behind my trail of strawberries and freesias. They would find me; I just wanted to see the river that divided La Push and Forks. It was a significant symbol of our 'segregation', but it shone with beauty and looked almost peaceful…ironic. I sghed and plopped myself down on the nearest boulder. I placed my hea din my hands and looked down at the streaming river, watching the white ripples of water collide with the sharp edges of the rocks. I was so distracted, I didn't even smell the werewolves that were racing towards me.

I panicked, but quickly calmed down. Jacob wouldn't let them hurt me, it was against everything they believed in…then again, so was this imprinting issue. I wasn't even on their lands, so they were probably just coming to check up on me…I think. I stood up and walked closer to the border, my toes touching the edge of the cliff. I heard their heavy paws pushing the dirt back and their ragged breathes as they launched themselves faster towards me.

Then they appeared, looking even bigger than I had remembered. Had they grown since I last saw them? That's impossible! "Hello guys…what's up?" I asked weary. They growled at me and I searched over the entire pack. Seven wolfs….Jacob was missing. Now I began to panic. Jake had just stormed out of here when I told him I chose Edward, and now the pack is acting hostile towards me and I'm all alone. Way to go Bella, you've managed to attract even more danger. I was so pathetic.

Before I could get another word out, three wolves flew over the border and landed right next to me. I gasped in panic and spun around, ready to run away. The big orange wolf jumped on top of me, bitting into my shoulder. I cried out in pain and the other wolfs grabbed my other shoulder and jumped over the border once more. They began to drag me back to…I didn't even know! "W-What….why are you d-doing this?" I asked pleadingly looking at Sam. He growled at me and continued to direct his pack to La push.

We finally reached a cave of some sorts. The inside looked like it was filled to the brim with cave art. Had the situation been less drastic, I would have stopped to appreciate it. The wolves continued to drag me until the caves roof got taller and taller, leading us deeper into the darkness. I began to wonder where the end to this damn thing was…and then I saw it. The light at the end of the cave was so strong; it reminded me of a football field.

When we got close enough I gasped. There was a grotto with murky green water mixed with crystal blue ripples and swirling black scrolls. It looked absolutely magnificent! It eliminated the light to the highest point of the cave that surprisingly shed light as there was a small opening at the top, showing us the full moon. I saw the cave art was still surrounding us, just more….much more.

The wolves that were holding me hostage tossed me to the ground near the edge of the water. I stayed put on the floor. I glanced over to my right and gasped. Jacob was in human formed looked exhausted and had beats of sweat running from his forehead. That wasn't what shocked me. What shocked me was, he was tied up by rope and sprawled out against the cave's floor. "B-Bella…I'm so sorry…." He moaned in pain before turning on his side and coughing. I frantically looked around and noticed the pack had all changed back, with the exception of Jared and Embry who stood guard near the entrance.

"What the hell is going on?" I screamed at them. They didn't even flinch. "What have you done to him!" Sam looked at Jake and ducked his head in shame, then slowly raised it and had a looked of determination set on his features. "It's for his own good…you on the other hand…well we won't need to worry about that anymore." I looked up at him, fear clear on my face. "W-what? B-But….I thought I was…his imprint…" I trailed off, feeling like I could pass out.

Sam sighed and walked closer to me, stopping just two feet in front of where I was hunched over. "You won't be for long." My head shot up and I stared into his eyes. I didn't see a hint of remorse or glee, just determination and blackness. "How is that possible?" I whisper so low, he leaned in to hear my voice. He sighed and walked towards Jake, crouching down to place his hand on his shoulder.

"We perform the ritual. It's known as the 'resistance' in our tribe. It is rarely heard of, but only on drier occasions has another tribe tried to commit to it. Only eight different areas in the world are spiritual enough to awaken that much power…one being in this exact cave." I felt like I was breaking from the inside out. I was glad I wouldn't have to put Jacob through more pain…but what the hell was he talking about 'not having to worry about me anymore?'

"You see…" Sam began to speak, a glazed look in his eyes as he tried to remember something. "Long ago our tribe resided right here in La Push, just outside this very cave. Their leader, Tahaki created the first Quileute pack and the strongest of them all. Each and every one of them was fierce and courageous, earning their rights to be called warriors. They then started to imprint…on by one until only a single warrior was left. Makine, sun of Tahaki. The warriors grew older and wondered each day why Makine appeared to still be in his twenties. Then…she arrived. Her name was Elizabeth, a grotesque monster indeed. Yet in the eyes of Makine, she was a beautiful goddess. She was a nomadic vampire looking for a meal, and she just so happened to stumble upon our village when her blood thirst was at its highest. The warriors managed to stop her after her first five kills, but they couldn't kill her.

It was written in the laws that we follow today. Another pack member can't harm another brother's imprint. Makine had imprinted on Elizabeth. So she continued to slaughter the town while the pack revolted. Makine was the only new leader, due to his strong bloodline, and what he said went. Then the warriors came up with a plan. Legends say there is a spiritual rock compacted into the highest caves in La Push called the Sungati's. They dragged Elizabeth there and bound her by ropes while tying down Makine. The ritual was performed and a bright light filled the cave blinding everyone. When they awoke, the bond was broken…but Elizabeth wasn't there. Legends say she died and quickly turned to nothing. Makine later settled down with a young girl named Nyah and continued to age normally."

By the end of the story, my throat had closed up and my eyes felt like saucers. "So...y-you're going to perform the ritual…" I gulped loudly and saw a few wolfs smirking. Jacob was yelling into his ducked taped mouth, the imprint was still intact so he was probably feeling very threated right now. But that was the least of my concerns. "I'm sorry Bella." Sam said before turning around and chanting something in Quileute.

The cave eliminated brightly and a searing pain spread through my skin, a thousand times stronger than my change. I relentlessly screamed again and again. I even begged a few times. But they just looked away or focused on Sam's voice. I saw Jake twitching in pain and more sweat pouring from his forehead. I arched my back on the ground and wailed in pain. My veins, organs, and even brain were beginning to pound against my skin like they were going to explode. I cried mercy thinking about my family. I wouldn't get to see them after this, would I?

I continued to scream, each second the cry's getting louder and louder until the cave art started to eliminate with a white light. I gasped and cringed in pain. My breathes coming in rasps as I moaned and rolled on the floor. I chocked on another scream and heard Jacob letting loose another wail. Finally the cave eliminated with light and the pain suddenly vanished…along with everything else. When I awoke, I was surrounded by pure light. No one was here…nothing was here! It looked like I was trapped in some sort of…limbo? I clutched my heart as I dropped to the floor crying. Why couldn't I ever get a break?

Once more, sorry for the delay and the cliff…I couldn't resist. NO IT'S NOT THE END! Thanks for reading guys, I promise your jaw will hit the floor within the next few chapters ;) REVIEW PLEASE! I love them like always! Critiquing is accepted