Chapter Forty Two

Alice

I had been watching Bella for some time, happy with her progress with Jasper and very pleased they were both wrapped up in each other. There was a fly in the ointment though, Charlie and my dear brother Edward along with the wolf pack were set to ruin it all if I didn't intervene, the trouble was that I didn't know how to contact either of them. I would have to contact Garrett or Peter and ask them to pass the warning on. I wasn't sure when the wolves and Co were planning on moving because they hadn't made the decision yet so I just had to wait impatiently. As I watched something happened, Charlie started to fade from my sight, damn he was too close to the wolves and I couldn't see them so I had to act now. I rang Garrett's number with my fingers crossed.

"Alice?"

"Hi Garrett."

"What do you need?"

"Nothing Garrett but there's trouble headed your way."

"Charlie?"

"Yes but he's not alone, he's got the wolves with him"

"Wolves? You mean the whole pack?"

"I'm not sure, you know I can't see them and Charlie's gone too so its down to you and the others."

"Can we do it?"

"Of course. You've got Major Whitlock and Bella on your side."

"Shit, we were hoping they might get a little peace first."

"Sorry but I don't think you can hang fire. Tell Bella hi for me will you please. I don't have a direct number for her but don't say it while in Jasper's hearing, I'm not his favourite person if you remember."

Garrett

I rang Peter knowing he was going to be really pissed off with Charlie.

"Garrett now I know you aren't ringing to ask if we're having fun so drop it on me."

"I just heard from Alice Cullen"

"Don't tell me she wants you back?"

"No, she was ringing to warn me that Charlie is on the rampage and he's got the dogs with him this time"

"Fuck, the wolves too? What does The Major have to do to get a break? OK Garrett we're on our way, join us as soon as you can. I don't think it'll be a case of running. This time we have a real fight on our hands. How many of the mangy mutts are there?"

"No idea, Alice can't see the wolf pack."

"Well I guess it will be fun. Thanks for the heads up."

Peter

I looked at Charlotte still cursing,

"The Major?"

"Yep, the mutts are coming too"

"Wolves? This could be dangerous Peter. What about Bella?"

"I think Bella will be able to protect herself from the mutts but the rest is down to us and were hugely outnumbered I'd guess"

"Garrett joining us?"

"Yeah, he's on his way."

We headed the snowmobiles towards the cabin, hating that we would spoiling our friends peace but knowing there was no way round it. It didn't take long to reach the cabin and he'd heard our approach, he and Bella were waiting outside for us arm in arm. It was such a strange sight, The Major looking contented with a woman on his arm.

"Peter, who's coming?"

"Sorry Major, Charlie and the wolves"

"Dad's bringing Jake and the wolves with him? Why?"

"Bella it may have got past you but daddy dear isn't taking no for an answer. He wants his little girl home"

"I told him I wouldn't go home."

"Yeah we heard but now he's coming to make you."

"Then I'll fight to stay by Jaspers side."

The Major pulled her close,

"If you can keep yourself safe we'll do the rest."

"Really Major? I know your arithmetic is pretty basic so let me lay it out for you, Its us four plus Garrett provided he gets here in time, against Charlie and a pack of fucking supermutts."

"We have no choice Peter. I wont let him take Bella from me, it took me too long to find her."

I heard noises in the surrounding trees as did he and spun to see a group of figures step into view,

"You know these?"

The major scanned the exposed faces and I saw a smile appear,

"I think we may have a few reinforcements Captain."

Looking again I saw what he meant, six vampires I didn't recognise, headed by one I did.

"Fuck me its Hawk, what the hell is he doing here?"

"I'm hoping he's going to join us, we both know he enjoys a good fight."

"Do you know the others?"

"I recognise Dallas and Annora and I can see why they might be here, Annora lost her family to guardian wolves in Idaho. She was the only one to escape and was changed by Dallas soon after, for her its revenge."

"How the fuck did they know where to find us or about the Quileutes?"

He shrugged then whispered to Bella, telling her who the newcomers he knew were.

"Major, Captain, we hear you have a rabid dog problem."

"True but who told you?"

"Alice Cullen rang me yesterday, she told me what was happening and suggested I might like to pick up a couple of friends and join you."

"Well its good to see you. I know Dallas and Annora but not the others."

"Then let me introduce them, Walker and Saffron have fought with me before and we travel together most of the time. They are sorry they missed the Southern wars, crazy but there you go and these are Reeve and Lake, apparently friends of Alice too. They were told about your problem and how to hook up with me. So, what's the problem, apart from the obvious one that you have a human with you. She's not connected to the mutts is she?"

"No this is Bella, my mate. Its her father who's coming with the wolves. He wants her back and he thinks with their help he'll get her."

"Is he stupid? Does he know what we are?"

"Yeah, unfortunately he's very courageous and won't take no for an answer. He shot Garrett last time we met."

"Garrett? I'll bet that pissed him off."

"Just a little yes."

We all turned as Garrett strode into view, the signs of the injuries to his face almost invisible now.

"You should learn to duck faster"

"Thanks for the advice Hawk, I'll remember that. So you thought you'd join the party? Good because I think Charlie has the whole pack with him and that's ten wolves."

"Well we're not outnumbered any more."

Jasper

While we got to know each other Peter and Garrett along with Hawk went to spy out the land. We had no special gifts among us only Bella and her shield or whatever it was. As long as it kept her safe I didn't care. Dallas took me to one side watching Charlotte who was sticking close to Bella.

"This human, Bella, she's why the wolves are coming?"

"Yes, her father is close friends with the Quileutes."

"And she's worth fighting for?"

"To me? Yes."

"I heard you were fighting again but this time in the arena."

"I was, I had a bad time but Bella saved me."

"Glad to hear it. I didn't like the idea of you like that. What's special about her, apart from the fact she doesn't appear scared of us?"

"She can defend herself against us."

"A gifted human? That's rare. Are you going to change her?"

"In time yes."

"Good, she's obviously a great influence on you."