Firstly, if you haven't read chapter 30 go back and do it. Now! cracks whip

Due my error I posted the wrong chapter and when I re-posted I don't think it sent out an alert. So, go read and enjoy...maybe review? ;0) and enjoy the double chapters.

But,if you've read 30 here is 31, finished and waiting to start off your weekend And, this is an extra long one for you, almost double the usual length...Sorry if you're still at work here but it's 9pm in sunny England and I'm about to have a beer!

Next chapter is unwritten so we may be talking this time next week. Sooner if I can.

Lil'D signing off x

* now edited to fix the name switches, sorry 'bout that x

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"Bella! Human time!" Kate called upstairs.

The visit from the Cullen's was almost over but she could not allow them to disrupt the newborn's training schedule.

"What do you mean human time?" Jasper asked curiously as Kate waited for Bella to appear. The ancient's golden eyes turned to the younger male and she shrugged.

"I'm taking Bella into the city tomorrow to get her more used to being around humans," she explained as though it was the most obvious answer. "She wants to see her father soon." Jasper was frowning as he spoke.

"But isn't it too soon? Surely she should wait, what if -".Kate's laughter cut him off.

"Oh Jasper, you have no idea of what the young one is capable of. This is her third trip, we're going to the movies." Jasper gaped at that piece of information.

"She can control her thirst? Already?" He was having trouble comprehending the level of control that would take.

"Of course, do you think I would risk a human life necessarily? Or risk exposure?" Kate snorted, Jasper shook his head but still looked baffled as Bella appeared, dressed in outdoor clothing. "Want a demonstration?" He could only nod and both Bella and Kate smirked. "Bella?" The newborn raced to the refrigerator they kept downstairs for emergencies and appeared with a bag of human blood which she took outside, her companions following until they were a good distance from the house, by the pond.

"You might want to stop breathing," Kate warned him and he took her advice, covering his mouth, just to be safe. He watched as Kate slit the bag with her fingernail and poured some onto her hand, she was completely unaffected but Jasper felt his hunger rise, just at the sight of the thick crimson liquid. As Kate held her hand up to Bella's face she visibly inhaled but there was no reaction, no darkening of the eyes, no sign of her fangs or other lack of control. Instead he watched as she stuck her tongue out and took a lick of the red nectar. Still no change.

He stood there as Kate licked her own hand clean.

"Shame to waste it," she chuckled at his look of shock. "Don't worry, it was donated," she explained with an eye roll. "Here." She gave the rest to Bella who drank it without spilling a drop, her eyes their usual red colour.

"Is that why your eyes haven't turned yet?" Jasper queried with a scowl.

"Probably," Kate answered for her student. "But it hasn't affected her control and a blood bag here and there opposed to a slaughtered human isn't going to hurt anybody. It gets a little harder in a crowded environment so the movies is the final test before she will visit her father."

"But what of her eyes?" Jasper probed, he was fascinated despite the unorthodox methods being used. A short visit could be managed using store bought contacts but they began to disintegrate if they were worn for more than hour or so due to the venom that acted as the fluid to lubricate their eyes.

"Contacts," Bella blithely informed him.

"But the venom -?" Again he was cut off by Kate's laugh.

"Do you really think that with our resources we haven't figures that one out yet?" Jasper looked confused. "Seriously, what do you Cullen's do with your time? And Carlisle's a doctor for goodness sakes!" She exclaimed. "Show him, Bella." Bella turned around and first of all was wearing some eye glasses. Jasper frowned, they were clear glass but made her eyes appear brown.

"How -?"

" A simple variation on UV filtering glass," Kate explained. "They allow only certain light waves through so the red is seen as brown. Much more versatile than sunglasses." Jasper was astounded at the scientific application. "You can thank Carmen for these, her latest degree was in materials engineering." He just nodded.

"Show him the contacts, Bella," Kate instructed and the newborn rolled her eyes, obviously tiring of being the lab rat. Jasper watched as Bella carefully inserted a pair of lenses into her eyes, again they were her human brown.

"Don't they -?" Again he was cut off.

"They don't dissolve. Humans have sent men to the moon for fuck's sake," Kate snorted and Bella stifled a laugh. "There are materials out there that are not affected by our venom. Unlike normal contacts theses are silicon based, they are rigid as our eyes have no need of the flexibility required by human lenses, they are also virtually indestructible, except by extreme force, she can wear them as long as she wants. And before you ask, we have a make-up that prevents the light reaching our skin and lasts for days unless removed. You really need to join the 21st Century, boy."

Bella was amused by Jasper's reaction, she had spent many hours as a human thinking about all the possible ways the Cullen's could pass as humans but as usual Edward had dismissed her questions as foolish and refused to discuss them. Therefore, she was surprised to learn of the Denali's 'accessories'. Well, surprised and not, the fact only proving that the ancients were far more modern than the relatively young Cullen coven.

"Talk to Carmen if you want more info," Kate frowned as Bella ran off and was about to follow until she saw Tanya speed off after the newborn, a pulse in her chi reassuring her but also asking her to submit to her sister on this one. She trusted Tanya to be able to handle the matter and went in search of Irina.

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"Rose?" The blonde was stopped by Alice as she was headed out to the skate park. She had spent the night snuggling with Bella but the newborn was with Kate preparing for another training session, the last before she would be able to see Charlie. The blonde missed her company and was already feeling the pull of their bond but wasn't planning on being out too long, just enough not to jump Bella as soon as she returned to her.

"What?" Rose replied bluntly, yesterday's incident still on her mind. Although her night with Bella had been relaxed she was not happy about Alice intruding on her private space and time. It had always irked her, that Alice seemed to think their friendship overrode the boundaries Rose worked hard to maintain.

"Um, can we talk?" The blonde sighed and eyed the look of determination on the pixies face. She relented knowing that Bella was safe inside with the sisters watching out for her.

"Ok, we'll go to the forest." She gestured in the direction of the trees and set off at a vampire paced jog, Alice by her side. "So?" Rose stopped them in a clearing with a small waterfall. "What do you want?" Rose was beyond sexually frustrated, way beyond blue balls and as she saw it, it was all Alice's fault.

"I -." Alice bit her lip before continuing. "I want to know what's going on Rose. Are you having sex with Bella and what does Kate -" Rose growled at the barrage of questions and her reaction stopped the flow of words from the small vampire. The blonde looked at her friend, sometimes she forgot that they were friends. Her feelings towards the pixie had changed since Bella's turning, she was angry that Alice had caused Bella so much pain and resented the fact that she was now demanding answers to questions that were none of her business.

"My relationship with Bella or Kate is none of your business. Since we've been here life has been good. No, great. All it takes is you lot to come with your superior attitudes and start questioning and demanding answers for things that are simply none of your business." She finished with a yell that made Alice take a step back.

"All you need to know is that I'm the happiest I've been since I was made, so is Bella. So back the fuck off!" The blonde growled and began to walk away.

"Rose I'm sorry," Alice's apology felt too little too late but she realised how much pressure her friend was under right now and knew her attitude had not been helping things.

"You know, you were lucky yesterday. If I hadn't have been there she could have hurt you, really hurt you Al. You think you have some say in what she does because you made her? Not any more Alice, that bond is long gone and what has replaced it is waaaay beyond your comprehension." The pixie absorbed the words but didn't understand what Rose was implying.

"You're mated?" Was the only logical answer.

"No." The blonde replied bluntly. "We are not mated." The response only served to confuse the small vampire further. "All you need to know that as she stands, Bella is more powerful than any of us ever imagined. Together we are stronger."

"And Kate?" Rose growled as Alice refused to leave that topic alone.

"Kate and I fuck, Bella watches." The blonde spat out. "Then we take turns with her before sharing her with the rest of the coven. Is that what you want to hear Alice?" Rose advanced on the smaller vampire, her eyes black and growls rumbling in her chest. "Is it?" Alice shook her head. "Then stop asking questions when you know full well that the answers are none of your fucking business." Rose was extremely stressed now and although it spooked Alice it was no surprise to the blonde when Bella and Tanya appeared on the edge of the clearing.

"I warned you Alice," Tanya growled, her arms crossed over her chest, Bella taking up position on her right flank. "Rose is right. What gives you the right to question what goes on in my coven? I take better care of these women than Carlisle ever did."

"I -."

"You didn't think Alice," the ancient continued. "Just because you can't 'see' them doesn't mean they need your help. Far from it actually. You think we are abusing our power? We only give to those we find deserving." Tanya had Alice pinned to the ground before the pixie had even seen her move.

"This is what they share Alice, what we share!" The ancient sent a bolt from her chi, flooding Alice's body with the huge range of emotions shared by her charges and sisters, she held it for a few moments before jumping up, leaving the pixie helpless on the forest floor. "That is the last I will hear on the matter or you and your entire coven will be asked to leave."

"Am I clear Alice?" Tanya stood over the prone vampire as she asked the question. Alice was still too overwhelmed from the in-pouring of emotion to speak but she managed to nod. "Good. But that was your last and final warning." Tanya stated with absolute finality. "Come." She gestured for her young coven-mates to follow which they did without question.

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Alice lay on the loam of the forest floor for some time. She didn't know what Tanya had done to her but she felt vague, empty. But, what she had felt while the ancient was touching her was beyond her experience. It was as though new emotions had been created because the ones already recognised were not intense or fulfilling enough. Now they were gone Alice was left bereft, she hoped the feeling would fade because even her love for Jasper paled in comparison to what she had just experienced.

It wasn't until several hours later that Alice appeared in the house, shunning Jasper and immediately seeking out first Tanya, them Bella and Rose to issue a sincere apology. At first she was unable to find any of them until Carmen informed her that the sisters were most likely in Tanya's room, where the three of them would probably be resting together. Alice climbed the stairs and although she was recovering from the experience, she would always be aware of what she was missing out on and she realised that had been Tanya's point, and punishment for her transgressions.

Xxx

Alice knocked on the door and waited for a response, Tanya called out that she could enter but the pixie was not prepared for the sight that greeted her. Four pairs of golden and one pair of red eyes greeted her. She almost backed out of the room at the in sight. The three Denali sisters, Rosalie and Bella were all in various stages of relaxation on Tanya's oversized bed. Bella's darker hair stood out in stark contrast to the varying shades of blonde of her companions as she laid in the centre of the group. An innocent analogy would be a pile of puppies but Alice baulked at the gazes turned her way, these were no puppies, these were lionesses, strong and proud, their strength and danger hidden behind their beauty.

"Yes?" Tanya spoke as Alice hesitated.

"It's Ok. I can come back," she murmured, totally intimidated by what she saw. Bella was in the centre of the group, curled up on the bed with her head in Tanya's lap, Rose was curled up next to her but she laying across Kate, Irina practically spooning her. All in all it was a sight to behold. The sheer intimacy and physicality was overwhelming, vampires were in general nomads, solitary, territorial creatures so to witness this was a unique occurrence. Especially Rose's involvement, Alice knew her to be withdrawn and generally adverse to physical contact but here she was positively glowing, both she and Bella looked practically asleep and were purring loudly, despite the pixie's presence.

"No, unless you're here to insult my coven more?" Alice bit her lip and shook her head. She wouldn't have dared with such latent power staring her in the face, she didn't have a death wish. "You upset my younglings," Rose frowned at the term but was too blissed out on the love she was being bombarded with to really get annoyed. "You have a habit of causing them distress Seer."Alice nodded, accepting the blame for her actions.

"I wanted to apologise, to all of you but especially those I upset today. It was uncalled for, I find the lack of visions frustrating but should not have overstepped my boundaries."Alice paused, half surprised that she hadn't been cut off yet. "Rose, I know I've pissed you off a lot today and the bedroom thing, well, I didn't know but I didn't think either. I should have shown more respect as Kate had clearly marked the territory, it made no sense at the time so I ignored it." Rose didn't answer with anything but a low growl then closed her eyes and turned her back on Alice, Kate's fingers running soothing patterns on the exposed skin of her neck.

"Bella, I've wronged you greatly but I hope at some point in the future we can resume our friendship." Bella growled but was hushed by Irina.

"Behave little one," she admonished. "It will take time, Alice, events are still very painful for Bella. and Rose. If you respect their wishes and give them space then they will come to you in their own time." The pixie nodded but she was not quite done yet.

"Tanya, I get it now. And I'm sorry. I'm actually envious of what you share but I'm glad Bella and Rose are able to share that too." At that she turned and left, closing the door behind her. Rose growled as the door closed, still unsettled after the day's events, the sisters sent her a wave of love, adding to her high and she closed her eyes, totally content to bask and allow the feelings of love and protection to envelope her. It was something she had not experienced before coming to Denali, the feeling of giving up control like this, trusting others with your safety and well-being but she had no doubts that the sisters and Bella would protect her from anything.

Initially Rose had been wary. She had returned to the house with Bella and been wound so unbelievably tight, she needed to talk to Kate. If one of her former coven even looked at her the wrong way right now she would have snapped.

"Have you seen Kate?" Bella asked Irina.

"Living room," Rose answered before the elder blonde could reply.

"Meet her upstairs, I don't want the three of you breaking the couch again," Irina sighed and her answer confused Esme who was sitting by the window, reading. "At least her bed is re-enforced!"

"Kate, the younglings are waiting for you," she whispered in her sister's ear as she leaned over the back of the couch where Kate was sitting, playing video games with Emmett, she was kicking his ass much to the large vampire's disgust. "I sent them upstairs as they were a little -, tightly wound" Kate chuckled at the description.

"Tightly wound?" Kate queried with a smirk, "last time they were tightly wound we had to buy a new couch."

"I know, at least your bed is relatively vampire proof," they were holding the conversation at normal levels now and Emmett snapped to attention at that, his eyes flicking between the two blonde females. Rosie, Bella and Kate. Now that was hot! He knew better than to comment though, the wrath of his hosts keeping his dirty mind in check, at least from vocalising his thoughts at least.

"Care to join us?" Kate extended the invitation to her sister who considered it for a moment before agreeing, Irina had not been invited to share time with Kate and the young ones before and she was curious.

"If they do not object?" Kate shrugged.

"We can only ask," she replied and threw her controller down on the coffee table. "Consider yourself schooled, child," she smirked at Emmett, and the calculating look her was giving her. "She is safe with us," Kate winked and the sisters left him open mouthed as they exited the room.

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Bella opened the door to Kate's room, she had not spent that much time here, their lessons tended to be held downstairs in either Kate or Tanya's den, so she was slightly apprehensive to be in the ancient's room without her present. The room was large, all the main bedrooms were, more of a suite than a bedroom with a seating area, desk, books shelves, balcony and large closet and luxury bathroom.

A large bed sat against one wall, the widows giving it a view towards the forest that surrounded their property, this was where Rose found her, looking out of the window as the newborn waited for her companions.

"Hey," Rose was withdrawn now, due to her encounter with Alice.

"Hey, are you Ok?" Bella sensed the stiffness in her friend's posture and called her on it.

"I'm fine, I'll just be glad when they leave," she huffed grumpily as she stepped up behind Bella and buried her nose in the newborn's hair.

"It's not for much longer," the brunette reassured the blonde as she inhaled Bella's scent, knowing Rose needed a few moments to compose herself. In fact Bella was thrilled that her friend felt secure enough to come to her in such moments, Rose's arms snaked around her waist, pulling their bodies infinitely closer together and that is how the sisters found them.

"Come rest, it has been a trying day," Kate entreated the young vampires, she could sense the tension the moment she entered the room. "Would you object if Irina joins us? She is also tiring of the Cullen's company." Rose eyed Irina warily, she was unsure if she was comfortable enough with her to let her walls down the way she did around Bella and Kate and she so badly needed the relaxation Kate could provide with her pheromones.

"If you're unsure, I will leave," Irina understood Rose's reluctance and respected the young vampire enough not to push her welcome. Their relationship was still tenuous due to the elder blonde's sexual encounter with Bella.

"No Rose, it will be Ok," both ancients were surprised that it was Bella who made the decision, gently pulling rose towards the bed where Kate already lay, head propped up on her arm as she observed the young ones. Kate's pheromones were already thick in the air and Rose growled slightly as she scented Irina's joining them, she warily followed Bella to the bed eyeing the third sister as she did so. Irina had made no move towards the bed, instead giving the younglings space with their mentor, she watched as Bella settled next to Kate, sighing in content as Kate spooned her from behind, leaving Rose a place in front of her which the young blonde soon occupied. Both ancients increased their pheromone output and Kate allowed her chi to sooth Bella where they were in contact.

The newborn began to purr as her eyes closed but it was obvious Rose was fighting it, her eyes still fixed on the relative stranger. She couldn't let her guard down, it wasn't safe, she needed to protect Bella. When a low growl rumbled out of her chest, she jerked away from the newborn, startled by the strength of her own reaction to the perceived threat.

"Rose!" Kate issued a growl of her own and sent a wave of dominance toward the younger blonde. "Calm the fuck down, you're upsetting Bella." Sure enough Bella's eyes were now black and her fangs had dropped.

"Sorry," Rose murmured sheepishly as she forced herself to relax. Kate focused on pumping out full strength pheromones and also keeping a dominant link with her charge. They had discussed this previously and come to the conclusion that Rose sometimes needed to get out of her head and if it wasn't to be through sex then Kate could force the issue and compel the young blonde through the manipulation of her chi if necessary.

"I'll leave," Irina was cataloguing Rose's reactions and sensed they were due almost entirely to her presence.

"No, this isn't just about you. Is it Rose?" The blonde growled again but this time it was more from frustration than anger. "You don't need to worry, with Irina here I can keep both you and Bella safe." Kate reassured her and Irina realised that she had been off the mark in her assessment of the young ones distrust. It was the Cullen's presence that was the catalyst to this behaviour, Rose too afraid to let go with them present. At Kate's gesture Irina crossed the room and slipped onto the bed behind Rose. She joined her sister in practically bathing the young vampires in their scents and pheromones, Kate backing this up with a flow of love, protection and reassurance through her chi.

Bella was practically comatose by this point, purring away contentedly, her eyes close and body nestled between Kate and Rose. Irina pressed up against Rose who fought the initial contact but had no choice when she was wrapped in strong arms and held still. It was then Tanya joined them, slipping silently into the room and padding over to the bed and making herself comfortable behind Kate. She had sensed the tension of all her bond-mate's and had needed to reassure herself they were safe.

"Easy Rose, I won't hurt you. Let me help you." Irina purred as she licked over Rose's scars, a tremor travelled through the young blonde as she felt the sensation, another lick and a feeling of intense lethargy fell over her, she was tired, tired and safe her brain finally registered. She was safe, so was Bella. "Good girl," Irina purred, enjoying the feeling of holding the younger vampire. "Rest, we will protect you." A wave of love hit her as did another wave of the ancient's combined pheromones, love and protection from Irina and the same from Kate. Purrs began to rumble from the young blonde's chest and Kate exchanged a look with her sister, 'finally' it said, not many could fight their combined influences for so long but they had not wanted to force Rose's hand, too much, not enough to jeopardise the trust she held in them, Kate especially.

Rose lay there now completely at ease, Irina's body now felt good, not threatening and she allowed the elder to hold her and murmur reassurances in her ear, an occasional swipe of a tongue over her scars reinforcing the feeling of safety.

As Kate watched her sister hold Rose she was amazed at the tender look Irina had as she calmed the younger vampire, if Bella was a wildcat, all power and reaction the Rose was a tigress, powerful indeed but solitary and untrusting, until now it seemed as she basked in the warmth her new coven offered. It was then that Rose added her purring to Bella's and Kate exchanged a look with her sister.

"She needs this," Irina spoke softly and and Kate nodded.

"Thanks, I wasn't sure if she'd let go with you here," Irnia hummed her agreement. "Having the Cullen's here is going to be stressful for them both. First having to deal with Edward and then Alice," Kate sighed. "Rose has been so worried about Bella she forgets to care for herself."

"That's why we're here, to take care of them both," Irina confirmed and she was almost overwhelmed by the love she was receiving from her sister.

"That means a lot 'rina," Kate smiled softly, "I know Tan and I are the ones who started all this but it means so much that you have accepted them the way you have."

"How could I not, they are a part of us Katarina. I am just relieved that I can help with their burden," Irina stroked her fingers through Rose's thick hair, dragging her nails against the young blonde's scalp, the purring turned to soft moans of pleasure, Bella opening her eyes to see what was causing it but they snapped closed as soon as Kate mirrored her sister's actioned, scratching and massaging the newborn's head.

"Good," was all Bella could vocalise as she snuggled closer to Rose, the blonde pulling her close to her body without breaking the hold Irina had on her own body.

"Well, that's two down." Kate murmured as she stroked through Rose's hair after Alice had left the room.

"Only the other four to go," Irina growled.

"We don't need their approval," Tanya said with a finality that ended their conversation and she looked down at the two young vampires who were curled around each other, their age making them extremely receptive to the pheromones and soporific emotions emanating from the chi's of the sisters.

"Look at them," Irina purred, "so relaxed and calm," she rubbed the length of her body against Rose who only purred all the more loudly and snuggled closer to Bella. "Such sweet little creatures."

Rose particularly still intrigued her, the blonde was now so different from the vampire she had come to know through via the Cullen's. Rose was now relaxed and fun to be around, she was open with them, or was now she had become more comfortable around the youngest sister and partially forgiven her for bedding her bond-mate. And, she obviously adored the newborn.

Bella was unique and powerful but still young and in need of reassurance, despite her strength and unusual control. She looked to Rose for comfort but all the golden haired vampires present loved her and would do anything to protect her. What Irina didn't understand was why they hadn't mated yet, it was obvious that they were meant to be together so what was holding them back?

"Irina!" Tanya growled as the pheromones she was putting out shifted slightly from comforting to more sexual, causing Bella to shift and mewl as she scented the change. It hadn't affected any of the others because they were less susceptible.

"Sorry," the offender apologised, the shift had been unintentional but Bella was more restless now.

"Look what you've done," Kate admonished as she noted the newborn's black eyes and fangs peeking from between her lips. All three sisters focused and a wave of super strength pheromones hit Bella and her eyes rolled back before closing, a deep, contented purr emitting from her chest, sending her back into the blissed out haze.

"Mmmm, good," Rose mumbled and made the sisters smile as they all looked on indulgently. They weren't doing this to manipulate the young vampires, simply offer them space and time to relax in a way rarely possible for vampires to achieve. Tanya was correct when she said it had been a stressful visit so far, tension had been high in the Denali mansion. The entire Denali coven on edge, watching for any threat to their youngest members, Carmen and Eleazar taking the majority of hosting duties so the sisters could focus on the young ones.

Bella stretched, pressing herself against Rose and winding her arms around the blonde's waist and pulling her closer before burrowing into her neck, it felt so good to be close to her in this way. Rose didn't resist, the pheromones making her a little light headed and more in the mood to cuddle with her newborn. Her newborn, the thought caused a deep growl to erupt which was mirrored by Bella, startling the sisters as they felt first Rose's possessiveness then Bella's answering surge of ownership as her beast asserted it's own claim on the blonde. The elders exchanged quick looks, shocked that that had just happened when the two young vampires were still so out of it, a casual onlooker would have assumed they were deeply asleep.

"Interesting," Kate smirked then her brows arched when Bella shifted so she was kissing the blonde, Rose didn't even open her eyes before returning the kiss, fingers tangling in brunette hair and crushing their lips together.

"Oh my!" Tanya exclaimed as she watched the young ones act on pure instinct, their rational minds too overcome to object.

"Now is not really the time for them to be exploring their sexuality," Kate murmured as the kiss deepened.

"I agree, there is too much going on for them to have the privacy they need," Irina agreed. "Tanya?" She sought their leaders opinion on the matter, all the while Bella and Rose continued to kiss, it was still leisurely but was slowly building in intensity. However it was Kate that made the move, warping her arms around Rosalie and pulling her away from Bella. She wasn't prepared for the young blonde to fight her, growling and kicking as she was parted from the newborn.

"We may be too late," Irina commented wryly as Kate subdued Rose, holding her in a full body lock. Bella growled and pounced on Kate, trying to free her friend.

"Shit! We're definitely too late!" Tanya now had her hands full with Bella as she tried to pull her off Kate without hurting anyone. The newborn was frantic, desperately trying to reach the young blonde. Rose had stilled, partly due to Kate's pheromones and partly due to the fact that she suddenly realised what the hell she had been doing.

"Let her go Tan," Kate urged now that Rose was calm, her sister nodded and released the newborn just as Kate pulled away from Rose. Bella threw herself on the young blonde who caught her in her arms, as Rose felt Bella's lips on hers she lost what coherent thought she had momentarily regained, all she knew, all she could feel was Bella.

"Fuck!" Tanya realised they were fighting a losing battle. "Leave them and get the Cullen's out of here." Kate and Irina took a second before nodding and speeding from the room, Tanya staying to keep an eye on the pair, she didn't want Bella to hurt Rose in her enthusiasm to mate.

"Everybody out!" Kate yelled as she ran down the stairs. "Cullen's, you'll have to leave we have a house emergency!" The Denalis' visitors appeared from various locations around the house, Carmen and Eleazar also appearing, confused about what was going on. "It's happening," Kate swiftly informed her coven mates who met the news with less surprise than she thought.

"It was inevitable." the male vampire commented. "We shall leave too, until you call us." His wife nodded and they made a swift exit, intending to head into the city where the coven kept an apartment.

"What's the problem?" Carlisle appeared with Esme, Alice and Emmett seconds later, Jasper was supervising Edward, wherever they were keeping him.

"Coven business, you must leave," Kate spoke firmly. "I am sorry to end your visit prematurely but it had become unsafe for you to be here. At that, a roar echoed from above them.

"Has Bella lost control, can we help," the blonde male offered, his offer tinged with pure curiosity.

"No, we have things under control," Kate informed him with a tight lipped smile. "You must leave now, Eleazar will arrange to bring you your bags." Carlisle was confused but did as requested, leading his coven out to their cars.

"Rose is getting laid!" Emmett sighed happily and cuffed Alice on the shoulder. They were still inside and out of earshot of the rest of the Cullen's so he knew it was safe to speak. "I wouldn't want to be you Al if Rose comes down. She's not going to let you within a mile of Bella without tearing your arms off!" He smiled but Alice looked panicked.

"Yes, there is a mating taking place, we have it under control but with their feelings towards your coven it would be advisable for you to leave. Now!" Kate urged and the two younger vampires heeded her warning and left with their coven.

Tanya eyed the young vampires warily, so far they were just kissing, Rose seeming to have regained some control and was keeping things slow.

"Rose?" The blonde's golden eyes turned towards the elder as she registered her presence for the first time, her brain still foggy from the aftermath of the pheromones and chi bonding session. "Do you want this?" Rose frowned, then gasped as sharp teeth nibbled at her neck, her body responding in a way it had never had before to a lovers attentions. It felt so deeply right, she wanted more, she wanted to devour Bella and have her with her for eternity, by her side, hers. Only hers.

Rose's growl as she flipped Bella onto her back and pinned her down with her body was all the answer Tanya needed, Rosalie had enough control to know what she was doing. Bella was totally gone but was currently submitting to Rose's attentions so there didn't seem to be any problems there so Tanya left the room, closing it tightly behind her and went downstairs to join her sisters.

Kate and Irina were re-entering the house after seeing off the Cullen's who had just driven away.

"Everything Ok?" Kate asked, still concerned about what was happening.

"It seems so," Tanya replied, settling herself down onto one of the couches. "Rose has regained some control and was having no trouble when I left them. Bella's strength doesn't seem to be causing too much of a problem but Rose will need to feed when this is over, they both will."

"It may be prudent to stock up the blood supply so they don't need to leave the house," Irina added thoughtfully.

"Yes, and you'd better order yourself some new bedroom furniture," Irina chuckled and Kate baulked. "You're going to have the scent of their coupling all over your room now."

"I am aren't I?" Her sisters nodded, laughing.

"Maybe I should switch rooms?"

"I would," Tanya snorted at the look of consternation on her sister's face.

"Actually, I wouldn't mind them doing it in my room, as long as I got to watch. I mean, Rose is one of the best lays I ever had," the blonde bragged. "But the two of them, together? Damn, that would probably be one of the hottest things I could ever hope to see," she looked up to see both her sisters watching her. "What? Don't say you disagree?" Irina frowned and shook her head, she could see the appeal but not the young couple agreeing to it, not yet anyway. Tanya was of the same mind, not necessarily the voyeurism, she preferred hands on, but that the newly mated pair would not allow it.

"You're such a pig." Tanya scolded her sister but only received a smirk.

"I might be a pig but I'm super hot and both the vampire's and humans love me!" Kate chirped. Tanya and Irina rolled their eyes and ignored the comment. They were well used to Kate's ego but Irina had to admit she was curious about Rosalie's sexual prowess, she had always assumed the blonde was extremely reserved but had obviously been wrong. She hadn't been around at the time but had heard Tanya complaining about Kate's ridiculously good mood after she had fucked the young blonde.

A sudden crash from above had them wincing but they resigned themselves to it and settled down, all wondering how long the mating would take and what state the house would be in when they were done.

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Bella and Rose lay side by side, both trying to comprehend what they had just experienced. It was beyond either of their wildest expectations. Rose had never been sore after sex and yet she could barely move. But. She cracked the biggest smirk as she recalled replacing Alice's mark with her own.