A/N: important note at the end.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything twilight related.

Previously,
"I tried to find the sweet smelling one's for you, one is a drug dealer and the other was about to stab an innocent man." He tells me, nose scrunching up at the unconscious men.

"Thank you." I whisper, smiling up at him.

Zafrina POV

I watched as Nahuel ran into the forest carrying Little Swan protectively in his arms. He was weak but he truly cared for his mate and I knew he was worried for her wellbeing; not worrying about his own.

The bite mark, the one she gave him I have seen on others, I see it on the two strangers now.

"The marks on your neck; the bites you have. They were what you gave each other?" I ask them, cocking my head to the side.

"Yes, it is what mates do to claim each other. Usually it is in the throes of passion but in this case, Bella claimed her mate out of instinct." When Little Swans name escaped the woman's lips the wolves around us snarled.

"Do you have any idea what the Cullen's did to my sister?" the tall native woman – Leah – snarls as she barrels from the house.

The two vampires share a worried look before shaking their head. "No we do not, Alice had come to us and told us to come fetch her and bring her back home."

"She is home. The Cullen's abandoned her! Edward left her in the forest one night telling her she was worthless – nothing but a pet to them." She snarls viciously, her frame trembling. "HE told her that in the middle of a forest and LEFT HER THERE! He left her there with a vampire seeking revenge because they killed her mate."

The look of disgust on the male's face was noticeable while his mate looked on in shock and horror.

"No woman should ever be told of such things. Woman are to be cherished and respected." The male spoke furiously before turning to his mate.

"Kate, we are not taking her to them. I am frankly quite disgusted of Carlisle and his family and I do not want that child to be anywhere near them." He spits out through gritted teeth, his body tense. An air of a soldier clung to him and I knew instantly he was a warrior, much younger than I and my sisters but still he was like us.

"I agree Garrett. I can see she is still young and has suffered enough. We are staying and helping!" her tone left no room for argument.

"We will help you, but I get the feeling that the vengeful vampire is not your only problem." The woman told us. I could feel that they were not trusted, but I could understand that, they were after all here because of the family who hurt our Little Swan.

"What was that, what aren't you telling me?" Cocking my head towards the house I listened to the conversation with Little Swan's father. He was angry, very much so.

Casting my sisters a look I head inside, coming to a stop right in front of him. The wolves growled slightly as the humans jumped in shock.

"Your daughter is a vampire." I tell him.

"A what?" he gasps, hand flying to his chest as his heart steadied from the fright.

"A vampire Dad." Turning towards the voice I see Nahuel holding Little Swan in his arms. Her eyes vibrant and red, her skin clean of blood.

"The legend's… everything Billy…?" he stutters in shock.

Sighing she answers, "yes dad, everything Billy has ever told you is true. The boys and Leah are werewolves and the Cullen's are vampires, I am a vampire. Zafrina and her Amazonian sisters; as well as Huilen here too."

"And the boy who holds you and the girl behind you?" he asks calmly, brow raised. I was surprised at how well he took the news, but then again they said Little Swan was the same.

Looking over her shoulder she smiles softly at Nahuel. What happened in the short time they were gone had changed them; maybe it was due to the bite she had given him and his tender care.

"Nahuel had changed me, he is half human; half vampire. He saved me from death, I was attacked by another and he did the only thing he could have." Her eyes never left his as she explained. "His sister is like him."

"I think I need time to think about all this. Thank you… Naeel?" her father says, trailing off in a question.

"Nahuel pronounced Nah well. There is no need to thank me sir, Bella here is an amazing woman and I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I lost her when I could have done something." He says, his eyes trained on Bella.

"Dad, I know there are many questions you want to ask but right now we cannot tell you. I have to take Paul and Leah and go, it isn't safe for you with me here. I am still new into this life and your blood smells like cotton candy." She chuckles causing him to laugh.

"At least you still are the same; please ring me when you can bells. I love you." He whispers at the end.

"I will dad, I love you too." She whispers before disappearing outside.

"I will make sure she is okay Sir, I will let no one hurt her again." Nahuel states in a firm voice before following his mate out the door after her father gave him a nod.

"As will I and your other daughter too." I inform them, standing tall.

"Thank you." The woman whispers, slipping into Little Swan's father's arms.

Nodding, I turn my eyes onto the wolves before backing out into the small open area where everyone else was.

"Tell me where the Cullen's are." Little Swan, demands to the mated pair, "I wish to speak to Edward, I owe him a good swift kick in the ass."

Her voice was strong but I could see her pain. Her dedication to Nahuel, the want to move on so she can give him her whole heart was astounding and awe inspiring. She was a strong woman and a perfect match for him, kind and compassionate with fierce loyalty.

"Are you sure Bella? We want you to stay far away from them. The tall native woman told us what they did to you." The woman asks kindly, turning venomous at the thought of what they had done.

"Yes, I need to release my pain so I can move on." She sighs out, looking up at Nahuel.

"They are in Denali."

"Then why are we still here? Let's go." She states, gesturing for them to lead the way.

A/N: oh!

Ellie