Leah POV

"Don't do the crime, if you can't do the time."

As Anna proceeded to kick the shit out of me on the floor of the main hall, I repeated the mantra over and over again.

I'd been pulled from the chair I was perching on in my cell and the next thing I remembered was waking up on cold tiles as I was dragged backwards by my hair. I had tried to fight, scratching at the bitch that held me, kicking violently at the leeches around me. It hadn't ended well. It turned out Anna was the more sadistic of the sisters and had promptly turned on me, viciously.

I had no defense, so I simply curled my body around myself, tying to protect my vital organs from her crushing blows. A fist, a foot, a knee... every attack at a different point of my body. I caught the eye of Sophia, pacing at the back of the room. She looked... anxious. Anna's boot came hard against my face, kicking my head to the floor. I felt something warm trickling in my hair and down the back of my neck. A part of me suspected she would kill me. The gothic half-breed moved in on me again...

"Enough." A deep voice bellowed.

Everyone in the room froze apart from me. I used the opportunity to drag my battered body away from Anna. What I would give to phase.

"Father, the dog has betrayed us. She must be beaten in punishment. She has to learn," Anna pleaded to Joham, who descended the spiral staircase from above.

He waved his hand at her dismissively. "You are not in charge here."

She looked like a scolded child. "But, Father..."

"No, buts... I agree she must be punished, but it is for me to choose the means." Smoothly, he walked past Anna and crouched down before me.

His red eyes held no life or sympathy, just mocking, dangerous evil. "Leah, I'm disappointed. I thought we had an understanding. You behave and I will look after you. Instead, you have endangered my family. I cannot let this slide."

He stood up and walked away from me. He gestured to Anna. "Bring me one of the girls."

Sophia snorted in the back ground at his voice, and I saw her leave the room in a different direction to the cells. I was too busy to think anymore of it though and finding my last bit of strength I threw myself across the room, launching myself at Joham's back. "You leave them alone." I shouted, pounding against his shoulders, my nails ripping viciously at his marble face.

I had never felt so weak as he threw me on the floor.

"Restrain her," he ordered.

I was immediately put in a choke hold by a leech, while two others grabbed an arm each. I stood, unable to move an inch. When the screaming started, I could only close my eyes. I heard the three girls begging and pleading to be left alone. Cries of mercy echoed down that hellish corridor beneath the earth. My legs became weak, I tried to shake of my restrainers, but they held strong. As the door opened, my breath caught. Anna was dragging Kim out by her arm. When she hit the light, Kim blinked rapidly, trying to adjust her sight. She was shoved down roughly onto the floor some feet away from me. I heard the crunch of her leg at the force and she screamed out, clutching her knee. Everyone else in the room stood motionless watching us. Eventually, Kim managed to calm herself. She looked up at me, matching tears flowing down her face. My capturers released me and allowed me to run to her.

I grabbed at her, crouching down, holding her close and protectively. I hushed her tears, squeezing her lightly. Joham appeared amused.

"Stop." I met his hard eyes. "I'll do anything. I promise."

I felt Kim shake against me. "Leah, no..."

"It'll be ok," I whispered, releasing her gently. I stood up slowly, breathing deeply, before forcing my body to move across the room to Joham. On reaching him, I knelt before him submissively. I had to convince him I meant it. "Anything." I reiterated.

He looked at me skeptically. "I will not hesitate to kill her."

My stomach twisted. The packs were going to be too late to save any of us. I still had to try. "I know. I'm asking you not to though. You can run your tests. Do what you want."

He raised his eyebrow. "You will comply with everything? Even me?"

Bile rose in my throat. "Yes."

He nodded, the movement so slight I almost missed it. He looked away from me. "Give her to Renesmee. See if she's thirsty yet."

Kim started sobbing again wildly as she was dragged off and out of sight. My hands clenched. "You said you wouldn't kill her." I growled. The fact he was such a monster was never really a surprise, but to experience it first hand was something else.

"I haven't. According to you, Renesmee will never drink human blood. So there shouldn't be a problem, should there? Now come, Leah. Or are we both to go back on our words?" He wrapped his ice cold arm around me, as everyone dispersed.

I allowed myself to be led, too afraid to refuse. As we reached the first step of the staircase my legs went to mush. I didn't know where he was leading me and for what purpose. My mind started to imagine horrible things... cold rough hands, blood tainted breath, fingers clawing at my body, touching me in places that made me want to curl up and die. Cris had been right all along. Even up to this point I had failed to realize the full consequences of coming here.

I felt like I was going to faint. My whole body shook, my stomach churned, my breath was uneven, almost to the point of hyperventilation.

Joham seemed unconcerned by it all as he guided me upwards without hesitation. As we reached the top stair, he led me further away from my prison. My feet felt like lead with every step. Eventually, he stopped outside a door and opened it for me, pushing me forcefully inside.

He didn't follow and simply gripped the door handle. "This will be your room temporarily. Think of it as an upgrade. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to clear up the mess you've just made. Get some rest, Leah. We have a busy night ahead." He closed the door quickly and locked me in.

As soon as he was gone, my legs gave way and I fell to the floor, retching. Kim had almost died because of me, but I'd had no choice except to act. Even now, even as my hands shook and my teeth chattered, staying here was not an option, not for the girls.

I couldn't think about what almost just happened. There was no guarantee Kim was safe even now. I didn't know what they had done to Nessie, or how strong she really was when it came to blood. A vampire could go a far while without feeding, but I wasn't so sure about a half breed.

I had no choice though... I had to get Jaden's attention whatever the consequence. I. Had. No. Choice.

I kept repeating it to myself, trying to make it sink in.

Instead of feeling relieved, I found myself crying quietly and curling up on the floor. I had been incredibly naive to think it would be easy getting everyone out of here alive. In reality, it was looking near impossible.

Bella was already dead, Kim was in danger, Nessie was probably going to turn rabid, Emily was sick. I had no idea how the baby was. In truth, Rachel was the only one holding Emily together and without knowing what's happened to Kim, they might both just give up.

Time passed, but I didn't bother to move from my position as I let out all my fear and anger. I had to get it out while I was alone. I couldn't afford to look weak or allow whatever was planned - that I had willingly agreed to - to break me. The packs were coming. I knew it for a fact. We just had to hang on.

I don't know how long I laid on the floor. It could have been minutes or hours. Eventually, I calmed down and cursed myself into getting a grip. I managed to stand up and fought the vertigo that threatened to flatten me again. My room was decadent - plush pillows, a four poster double bed, a beautifully carved dresser - on any other day this would have been heaven, but all I imagined when I looked at the bed was those cold hands tearing at me.

Eventually, I ended up sitting as far from the bed as possible just listening to my surroundings. The building appeared to have come alive. There was frantic motion, echoing down the hall. Jaden's appearance seemed to have spurred them into action. Perhaps their arrogance had failed them finally. He was the only shape-shifter among us that could have discovered the island. The thought actually made me smile. Joham wasn't as smart as he thought.

Footsteps came heavily, storming towards me. My door flew open, almost breaking off it's hinges. Before I could move an inch, Joham had grabbed hold of my throat and hauled me off the floor so high my toes weren't even touching it. His eyes were a darker red than usual and fury filled his face.

"What have you done, Bitch?" He slapped me hard, before dropping me back to the ground.

I grunted at the force, but grinned sarcastically. "I thought you had respect for me?"

"Do not push me." He growled, pinching his fingers together with a miniscule gap in between. "You are this close to choosing someone to die. Do not play games you can't win. Now, get up."

I pushed myself up, forcing my face to not show the full pain his hand had caused me. "What now?" I hissed.

"We're leaving." Joham grabbed my arm tightly and dragged me out of the room.

Sophia was waiting outside, holding Megan tightly in one arm and a little boy toddler in the other. She looked somewhat pale and unnerved.

Joham seemed oblivious to her mood. "Sophia, be sure that you cover our tracks. Anna's already gone ahead with Renesmee."

She nodded, but still looked unsettled. "What about the others?"

Joham scoffed. "Don't you worry. They will decimate the packs when they arrive."

"So you're a coward abandoning them until it's safe?" I couldn't help the words as they spilled bitterly from my lips.

He shook me roughly. "I'm simply protecting my assets." He started to pull me forward again. "Tell me, Leah. Do you like fireworks?"

"Not really." I scoffed.

Sophia followed us silently, the children still in her arms. I could only assume she was hiding our scent like Joham ordered.

"Shame, should your friends by a miracle get past my children, there'll be a mighty show to be seen." The amusement in his voice was evident.

I started to struggle. "What the hell is that supposed to mean..."

"Boom!" He laughed loudly. "I never lose, Leah. I promise you. I have eternity to create more half breeds and vampires. All that really matters is my research and latest test subjects."

I dug my feet into the ground, trying to stall us as we reached a flight of stairs. I had to warn the pack. They were all at risk. Undeterred by my protests, Joham simply picked me up and let me to continue to lash out at him.

We reached the bottom of the stairs and turned towards a small door. Joham kicked it hard and it flung open, leading us outside. The moon was slowly sinking. The night had passed quicker than I thought. We trailed through an overgrown garden and into the forest. The air was cold and misty. I cursed and screamed until my throat was dry, and then I started punching out again. This went on as we crossed the forest and finally reached a cliff. There was a secluded cove below and a single row boat, with a small motor.

Joham seemed to be deliberating something and tossed me to the ground. I was getting sick of being thrown around. I glanced at Sophia, who was staring back towards the mansion longingly. Something had been bugging her all night. She caught my eye as she turned back and looked startled.

I shrugged at her coldly. Whatever she was worried about, it wasn't my problem. I looked up at the sky while Joham planned his next move. Dawn was coming. I prayed to god with us gone, the girls were still safe.

"Where's Anna?" Sophia eventually asked.

"Something's not right. Take the children to the boat and wait for me" he ordered.

Sophia hesitated, but eventually complied.

I had been slowly creeping backwards on the ground while he thought. I was ready to make a run for it. He caught wind of my intention and quickly grabbed my ankle, pulling me back to him. Adjusting his grip on my body, he once again dragged me upwards. Joham turned me roughly, pinning my back against him with one arm and holding my chin tightly with his hand so I faced towards the forest.

He stroked a cold finger down my cheek, in what I imagined was supposed to be tenderly. He scoffed. "You said they would come. You were right. We caught sight of them some miles out. I want you to watch, Leah. Whatever way things go, your wolves are about to die, and it's all your fault. If you're lucky, the humans might still be alive at the end of it, but there will be little left of them I am sure. I told you to behave."

"If the wolves are here. You are going to die," I snarled.

Sophia swiftly returned from the boat below empty handed. "We need to find Anna and Renesmee. I'll go," she offered.

Joham looked annoyed. "No. I'll go. We wouldn't want you going off course."

I didn't understand the reference, but Sophia once again looked grieved.

She shook slightly. "Ok. Give Leah to me then."

Joham threw me at her. She caught me effortlessly and dragged me down the wooden steps as Joham stalked off into the forest.

I tried to shake her hold to no avail. Sophia didn't speak. We reached the bottom of the cliff. The two children were sat against it, playing together oblivious to everything.

While keeping hold of me, Sophia rummaged in a bag near the boat. She produced some handcuffs and dragged me back towards the cliff. There was a rusty metal bar looped into the ground and she dragged me down to it, locking my arms behind my back and the cuffs through the loop. I was stuck. I kicked her as she stood up.

She ignored me and went to the two kids. "I've got to go for a minute. I need you two to stay away from the water and that lady over there. Just play here quietly. You promise?" She touched the boy's head softly and smiled.

Megan simply gurgled at her statement, but the older boy listened carefully and nodded.

Within a second she had disappeared back up the steps and out of sight. Even though I knew it was fruitless I still pulled against my chains. The sun was now coming above the horizon creating a haze in the misty morning. It brought me a new sense of urgency. I was so busy fighting the cuffs, that I didn't realize the children had joined me. Megan sat by my side, smiling happily. She looked older already and it was just a few days. The boy followed her nervously.

"You've been naughty," he said nervously.

I raised my eyebrow at him, stilling myself. "Why would you say that?"

The boy looked upset and pointed to the cuffs. "Grandpa does that to Momma whenever she's bad. Then a big man comes and hurts my Momma and makes her cry. Is the big man going to hurt you too?"

"I don't know..." I said breathlessly. What the hell had this child seen?

"Megan likes you." He smiled as she crawled on to my lap and snuggled against me. "I think I like you too. You're pretty, just like my Momma."

"That's great, Kid." I tried to sound sincere. I didn't need a babysitting gig right now, and tried jangling my cuffs once more while trying not to knock Megan off.

The little boy wandered round to my back. I couldn't see him in my line of sight. "You really should just come and sit down. What are you doing back there?" I scolded.

Megan crawled off my lap and followed him.

The boy didn't reply, but a light buzz of electricity hummed around my wrists. "Woah, what the hell?" The feeling got stronger as it expanded up my arms. It was a painful sensation, and I started to freak out as it spread through my shoulders and towards my heart. I tried to make sense of what was happening, it had to be the boy. "Stop, stop, stop." I called as my heart started to burn in me.

All of the sudden a surge ripped through me, throwing me on my back. My vision faltered, my heart stuttered and I felt my hairs stand on end. Angrily I turned around. The kid had almost electrocuted me. Special or not, he could have killed me.

Megan started to cry at my expression and the boy's bottom lip shook. He pointed his middle finger at me. "Momma showed me how to undo them for her."

I was about to make a smart remark when it dawned on me what he just said. I looked down at my hands, the cuffs were still attached on each, but the chain connecting them had melted and broken like they were no more than a piece of wax. Without a second thought, I mentally reached inside of me. I still couldn't phase, but something the kid had done had kick started my wolf; she was stirring. I felt hopeful. The morning was slowly passing and they hadn't given me my usual injection to keep her subdued either. It was now or never. I stood up ready to sprint back to the mansion, but paused to take in the two kids. I had to move them first in case anyone came back.

I picked up Megan, but the boy stepped back nervous.

"It's OK, we're going to find your Momma." I lied.

He seemed to consider it before stepping up to me and allowing me to pick him up as well. Unbeknown to him, I actually had no idea who his 'Momma' was.

It took me a few minutes to climb back up the cliff, with the children safely in my arms. As soon as I touched the last step I took off towards the forest at a sprint. It felt all too wrong and too easy, but I would never forgive myself if I didn't try. Some distance into the forest, I came across an ancient fallen tree. It was incredibly wide and it's deep roots had left a gaping hole beneath it where it used to sit in the ground. It was the best place I had come across so far to hide the kids.

Gently, I placed Megan and the boy in the hole. "I need you to stay here and be silent. Don't leave this spot." I looked at the boy. I needed to scare him into doing as I say, he had clearly ignored Sophia before. "If you don't, the bad man will come after you this time."

He looked at me wide eyed and terrified. "OK."

I kissed Megan's forehead and smiled at the boy. "Silent, remember?"

He nodded and I took that as the sign for me to leave them temporarily. I cleared some distance between us, but if I was honest I had no idea where the house was. I spun around several times, listening. I picked up a commotion to the left of me and took off in that direction. I still couldn't phase, but I had to help.

As I came closer it became clear there was a struggle going on. I entered a clearing and found Anna, pinning Nessie to the floor. The bitch had her hands around her throat and was shouting profanities. Nessie looked angry and had her fingers pressed tightly into Anna's temple. Anna's grip began to falter and she suddenly jumped away from Nessie as if she had been shocked.

"You, little Rat," Anna hissed. "How dare you. I don't care what Father says. I will kill you. You and your demented little thoughts."

Neither had noticed my presence, so I used the opportunity to quietly slip around behind Anna as she continued to curse at Nessie. As I moved I picked up a thick branch that was broken on the floor. I weighed it in my hand, getting a feel for it as a club. I turned into the clearing, but as I came into position my foot crunched on a twig and Anna turned around.

I'd lost the element of surprise and heard Nessie call my name in warning as Anna launched at me. I barely had time to react; her hands clawed my face as she shoved me to the ground. Instinctively, I rolled us so that I was on top. I was about to beat her senseless, when I realized she wasn't fighting back.

I crawled back quickly, looking down at her. The branch I'd held was protruding from her middle. It had pierced deep into her stomach and blood was pouring out.

Anna tried to sit up, but fell back down in pain. I could see her body trying to heal the wound, but failing with the offending item still impaled. For a moment, I thought she was going to pull it out herself, but all she did was roll on to her side, holding the branch tightly in her hands. Her eyes slowly came up to meet mine and for the first time I saw fear.

A part of me knew I was sick, but I felt no sympathy for the vindictive creature in front of me. I looked around for something to finish her off with. Although, I was ready to commit murder with my bear hands. I had been tormented by this girl for far too long.

I took a step towards her, but before I could go any further Joham appeared, picking Nessie up like a rag doll by her throat.

"You have really shitty timing," I snarled.

He looked from me to Anna and shook his head.

His daughter was curling further into herself in agony. I hoped I had hit a vital organ.

"Father, help me..." she begged.

Joham simply sneered at her, returning his attention to me. In the meantime, Nessie was squirming in his grip her fingers trying to reach his face. I had no idea what she was trying to do, but she managed to make contact and as she did, Joham's face contorted with pain and he dropped her.

"Nessie, run," I yelled as I barreled into him, trying to buy her some time. He took only seconds to right himself and swung around to grab me. I felt invigorated and danced out of his grip. I smiled - my senses really were waking up.

Our little dance continued as I lead him in the opposite direction to Nessie. Unfortunately, I somehow tripped and fell backwards, providing him with the perfect opportunity. Clumsy old me wasn't all wolf just yet.

I was at a loss as to what to do when a blurred shape landed on his shoulders. Hands pried at his head, trying to lift it from his body. Growling, hissing and snarling pursued as Joham fought his assaulter off. They bashed between trees and rocks, trying to loosen one another's grip. I righted myself, dodging the pair as they skirted past me at force. Only when I had managed to stand, did I realize it was Edward and he was half demented.

"You killed her." He muttered, over and over again.

I knew my time was running short, I couldn't let the packs try to reach the girls unprepared. I took one last look at Edward and Joham. The decision really wasn't that hard. I tore off into the forest once more, not even looking behind me.

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