I don't own twilight, Stephanie Meyer's does!

Bella's POV

I stared at Edward as Sam pulled into the driveway. Charlie and Renee were standing next to him.
"What is he doing back?" Sam snarled. I opened my door.
"What are you doing here?!" I asked bluntly.
"Bella…" He looked at Sam.
"Sam?!" He seemed confused as Sam walked to my side, sliding his hand into mine.
"Edward, what are you doing here?" I repeated. My heart was racing along with my blood pulsing.
"I think we'll leave you kids too it. Keep it friendly guys." Charlie said looking at Sam's face to Edwards. Sam was glaring, and Edward looked confused.
"Ah… I came to tell you we've returned home." Edward said softly, now facing from Sam to me. I could feel Sam tense. I looked at him.
"Sam, why don't you go and wait inside?" I suggested.
"No, I'm staying here." He said through gritted teeth. I didn't argue. I just didn't want him phasing at this point. I turned back to Edward.
"I don't understand why you returned? Edward, I asked you to leave, so Quileute's stopped changing!" I said a little panicked at the thought that more may now change.
"Alice had a vision Bella… it was about Charlie." He said softly. I watched as he stepped closer.
"She seen Charlie be attacked by a vampire. She believes it is Victoria." He said softly. I looked at him, unsure as to what to say.
"You've said what you needed, now leave." Sam warned. Edward looked at him and then to me.
"I thought you'd end up with Jacob, but Sam… He's a bit old isn't he?" He asked me.
"Not as old as you, you walking corpse." Sam spat back.

"Edward! You cannot come here, and start spitting out insults to the guy I am dating!" I snapped.
"You left me in a forest, alone, and Sam saved me! Sam has been there for me ever since you left! You don't get to waltz back into my life, whenever you choose! Now, if you have nothing nice to say, then leave!" I growled annoyed. Edward looked at me a little surprised.
"On another note, if Alice saw this, why isn't she here? Or don't I matter now, that I am not dating you?!" I asked. I seen the hurt cross his face, and I did feel a little guilty, but I was angry, and he had started this all!

"I'll leave you too it. Expect to hear from someone soon." He said softly. Then, he was gone. I let out a sigh, as Sam looked at me.
"I am gonna go, I need to update the pack with the latest, and I think my wolf needs to let off some steam." He pressed his lips to mine fairly quickly, and took off. I watched as he phased, without taking off his clothes. He was gone, but moments later, I could hear his howl to the others. I sighed; my perfect night had indeed been ruined…

Sams POV

I howled loudly. I was angry, and running. I felt my body burning as I pelted through the trees, throwing my memories so my pack could take in. I heard the returned howls, my pack would be heading to me. I rushed to La Push beach, needing to calm down. My pack came running, meeting me. First to arrive was Paul, next Jacob, followed by Embry, Quil and last, Jared.
"I can't believe they came back!" Snarled Paul. I looked at them all as they looked to me.

"Perimeter runs, every hour on the hour." I ordered.
"What about Seth and Leah? Leah will phase any day now. She's already at the right heat." Jared asked. I looked at him.
"One wolf on the Clearwater's, the rest are taking shifts." I ordered.

"Is Bella okay Sam?" Jacob asked. I turned to the rustic wolf.
"She will be fine, I'll make sure of it." I said snarling. All the wolves began to slightly drop. I hadn't meant to make them nervous, but they knew I was angry.
"I can't believe he said you were two old! You're only four years older!" Jared commented. I looked at him.
"It's not over… I have a feeling I may have to play nicely with the Cullen's. I will not risk Bella or Charlie being placed in danger." I said looking at my pack.
"With the Cullen's returning, it means more phasing. We keep an eye out." I ordered. They all gave a nod.
"For now, Paul, run perimeter. Embry, you relieve him at dawn. Quil, you will relieve him at Lunch, Jared, nightfall, and I'll relieve you at midnight. Jake, you stay on the Clearwater's, I want updates. Watch Leah." I stated. I watched them all take off. I let out another howl out of frustration. I didn't want the Cullen's in town, or near Bella. My wolf would not allow a leech near the one he craved and loved. I wouldn't allow it!"

It was about two in the morning. I was seated outside of Bella's watching. I would not allow any leech around Bella or her father, as well as for now, her mother. I let out growls as I thought on ex. Would he try and win Bella back? The idea made me growl louder.
"Sam." Came a voice. I turned, seeing the oldest male of the Cullen's. He was the one they called dad. I let out a snarl at him. He held up his arms.
"I am not here to fight. I am just watching, to ensure Bella is safe. You must understand Sam, she is like a daughter to me." He said softly. My eyes narrowed.
"Edward read your thoughts, he knows about your imprint. He also knows what it means for him and Bella." He said looking at the house.
"He loves her Sam. He would never harm her." He said softly.
"All of us love her. I know you may not agree, but there is nothing my family will not do to protect your mate." He said softly.
"After all, I always thought she would become Edwards mate." He said looking back to me.
"Please let your pack know, that we do not mean any harm, and the treaty is still in place." Then he turned and left. I growled again, turning to Bella's bedroom window.

Bella's POV

I awoke early, having barely any sleep. I dressed quickly, and walked downstairs, to see Renee and Charlie up and talking.
"You're up early." Charlie said a little stunned.
"I couldn't sleep." I answered. Charlie nodded, avoiding my gaze. Renee cleared her throat at Charlie. I watched them both, not liking how they were acting.
"Bella, your father and I wanted to talk to you." Renee started. I looked at her and then to Charlie.
"What about?" I asked. Renee looked at Charlie again, clearly expecting him to speak. Once she realised he wouldn't, she started.
"Bella, I understand you are currently confused, with the return of Edward." She said to me.
|"But your father and I would like to make it absolutely clear to you, that we will not support that kind of relationship." She said to me. I looked at her a little stunned than faced Charlie.
"What your mother is trying to say Bella, is we do not think Edward is a healthy choice." He said finally. I looked at them. |
"Okay, well can I please say something?" I asked. They both nodded as I looked at them.
"It is none of your business whom I date. And just for future notice, I am happy with Sam. I have no intention in dating Edward, ever again, and if you two wouldn't mind, I'd like you too stay out of it!" I turned on the spot, slamming the front door as I walked out. I was now rather pissed off. Once more, Renee had influence over Charlie, in having a talk that was not necessary. I got into the car, turning on the engine. I pulled out of the driveway, and drove away. I was heading to the Cullen's to have a serious talk with them.

I pulled up, and Alice was outside and hugging me in moments.
"I've missed you!" She said smiling. I stepped out of her grasp.
"Is everyone home?" I asked her. She nodded.
"Good, we all need to talk." I said to her. She looked smiled, as though knowing what I was about to say.
"They are all inside waiting. I told them you wanted to talk." She said smiling brightly.

I walked inside, and they all smiled softly, except Edward. Even Rose was smiling at me, and for her, that was a great feat.
"Bella, come in, say what you need to." Carlisle offered. I nodded and sat down.
"I need you all to understand, I am now with Sam." I looked at Edward.

"I did love you, but it wasn't enough. How you acted last night, confirmed everything. I know you searched his mind, and you saw that he imprinted. Edward, please, do not try to break us up, because it will not work. I have never been so happy. Yes, I was happy with you, and I love each and everyone of you, and I would not wish anything bad, but understand, that when it come to Sam, I can not step in, if anything happens to the treaty. I will do everything I can to stop it from happening, but there is a point I can not stop. I know you thought I was moving on with Jacob, and you probably hoped one day he'd imprint, and I would return to you, I am sorry." I looked at them all.
"I won't throw you all out of my life. I am most of you seen me as part of this family, but I belong with Sam, and the pack." I said looking down.
"Bella… we didn't come back to destroy your relationship with Sam." Esme said softly. I looked at her as she stood. She was so loving, and caring and had a strong nurturing side. She stepped towards me, softly hugging me.
"We are here, to protect you and Charlie. We want to work side by side with the wolves to rid of Victoria, that's all." She said softly. I stiffened at the sound of a howl. I looked up alert.
"I have to go." I said a little puzzled. Howling was a way for the wolves to say they found something dangerous or serious.
"Bella, stop." Came Alice's voice. She was quivering, and now looking sad.
"Bella, you need to go home… it's serious." She said softly. I looked at her a little torn.
"What is it?" I asked. She shook her head.
"Go home Bella." She said softly, before turning away. I ran out of the house, fumbling with my keys. I put it into the ignition and sped out of their driveway. I sped all the way home, seeing wolves all along the way. I noticed suddenly as Sam stood in human form in the middle of the street. I put on the brake, stopping. He walked to the car.
"Bella, you can't go home." He said softly. I noticed the sadness in his eyes.
"Sam… what is it?" I asked. He reached his hand in, taking the keys. I got out of the car, running the last few metres up the road. I noticed puddles of blood on my door step. My heart humming as I slowly opened the door. I took a step in and collapsed to the floor in tears.
"No!" I screamed crawling to the dead forms of my mum. I sobbed hard as I took her dead form into my arms.
"Please…. No… please." I sobbed, holding her. My chest was hurting.
"Bella…" Sam's voice said, softly touching my shoulder.
"Charlie's on the way." He said softly. I didn't look up. I looked at the pale form of my mother. Tears fell on her face. I couldn't speak, and I didn't want to. My heart was shattered, and breathing hurt.

"BELLA!" shouted Charlie as he ran in. I looked up as his eyes clouded with tears. He stepped toward me, taking in the blood on my hands. He looked at my mother, holding back his own pain.
"Bella, I need you to let go." He whispered, as I cradled her head in mine. I shook my head.
"I can't…" I whispered. He gently cupped my chin.
"Yes you can… Bella, I need to take you outside." He whispered. I shook my head again, as tears flooded my cheeks. Charlie looked at Sam.
"Take her out." He begged. Sam looked to me, walking to me.
"Come on baby, you need to come with me." He said softly. I shook my head, gripping onto my mother harder.
"I can't…" I cried again.
"I… can't… let… her… go." I gasped, no longer able to talk, and each word took away all my breath. Sam's strong arms suddenly wrapped around me, pulling me free.
"NO!" I screamed as he carried me out. I couldn't remember hitting him, but the bruises later on my hands suggested it'd been quite violent.

Sam held me as I now sobbed uncontrollably into his shoulder. Charlie's men were taping off our home, and Charlie was inside with a few others. I wasn't sure how much time had passed when Charlie walked out. He walked to Sam, who still held me in his arms.
"Sam, take her to yours, she doesn't need to see this." He said softly. I felt a hand softly touch my hair.

"I love you Bell's." He whispered softly before I was placed in my truck. I wasn't even sure how it had gotten here. I stared at the blood on my clothes and on my hands the entire way to Sam's. Sam had to pull over three times, as I vomited, unable to handle the sight or the feeling I was feeling. Sam had picked me up out of the truck, carrying me inside. I didn't remember pulling up at his house. Sam walked me into the bathroom. He sat me on the toilet seat, as he turned on the tap. I kept staring at the blood, as tears rolled down my face.
"Bella, you need to have a shower." He whispered. I slowly looked up at him, realising I was no longer in the car. Every tear fell, as I looked up at him.
"I yelled at her… I was angry." I whispered, filling up with guilt. Sam hugged me as I began to sob again.
"It's okay Bella." He whispered, dropping to his knees.

"Let's have a shower, then we'll talk." He said softly, pulling me to my feet.
"I'm going to undress you." He said softly. I nodded, not caring about modesty. He slowly raised my arms up above my head. He grabbed the seems of my blood soaked shirt, and pulled it from my body. He then slowly unbuttoned my jeans, sliding them down my thighs. He then slowly turned me, unclipping my bra. I felt him slowly roll down my panties.
I felt him slowly take my hand, leading me to the shower. He put me under it, and shut the glass shower door. I stood under the water, letting it was away my salted face and blood stained hands. The door slowly opened again. I slowly turned to face Sam. He was no longer dressed. He stepped inside, taking soap, rubbing it over my hands and my arms, ensuring every drop of blood was gone. He took his shampoo, washing my hair, and taking extra care with the strands that had been stained. Once he was satisfied I was no longer dirty, he stood behind me, pulling me into an embrace. I stood under the water, as he whispered, it was okay to cry. I wasn't sure how long we had stayed in the water. It had apparently turned cold, but I hadn't felt it. Sam sad wrapped me in a large towel that could wrapped around my body four times. He walked me into his room, taking out a shirt. He dried me off, then dressed me into his shirt. It was long enough to fall to my knees. He laid me on the bed, while he got dressed. Once dressed, he climbed in behind me, wrapping an arm around my waist, and holding me. I didn't realise exactly how tired I had been, as I didn't remember much after that. I had fallen into a deep sleep, where no dreams could touch me. I was numb, and my body was ensuring at that moment, I would stay that way.

Sam's POV

I had dressed Bella, and held her until she drifted to sleep. I knew what it felt like to lose my mum, but to find her the way Bella had, had been horrible. I had been home for only minutes, when the howls came. Jacob had gone to check on Bella after his breakfast before returning to watch the Clearwater's. He'd smelled the vampire, and he'd smelled the spilt blood. He'd entered and sent word immediately. I made it as quickly as I could. I'd just been about to enter the house, when Quil spotted Bella speeding towards the house. I had gone back to my human form, pulling on pants, and running down the road. I didn't want her to see this. I don't exactly know why I let her run ahead of me. I had called Charlie the minute I pulled into the driveway. I got out, going inside. Bella was crying and screaming. The sight had broken my heart, and I could see how distraught she had been. There was a lot of blood, and Jake informed me, he didn't know the scent, it had been one none of the pack had smelled before. I had tried to talk Bella out, but she just cried, staring at her mother as she cradled her, saying 'sorry', over and over. Charlie had arrived, and he'd gone straight into shock. I wasn't sure what to do. He tried to coax Bella out, but in the end, asked me to take her. I did as he asked, seeing him starting to shake himself. I pulled Bella from Renee's body, feeling Bella punch and hit where ever she could reach. I was thankful it didn't hurt. She'd stayed like this for a fair amount of time, as officers pulled up, walking inside. Bella had gone into a dazed state, so I held her close, letting her cry and sob. Charlie had asked me to take her back to my house. I had seen men shattered before, but Charlie's eyes were empty. He was just as lost as his daughter.

I placed Bella in her truck, driving away. She puked 3 times in the fifteen mintues. I could see her staring at the blood, and I couldn't do anything. I got her home, carried her from the truck straight into the bathroom. I wasn't entirely sure how to get her in the shower, but I knew in the end, leaving her alone was not an option. I had helped her undress, and I tried really hard not to think how beautiful her naked body was. I placed her in the shower, thankful she wasn't fighting. I had stripped off myself then. I wanted to removed every drop of Renee Dwyer's blood. I soaped her completely. I washed every inch of her, and then her hair. Once I could no longer see any blood, I wrapped my arms around her stomach, letting her lean back into me under the water and cry. She needed to know she was allowed to cry and let her pain out. I knew it wouldn't help he instantly, but I did know it was a major step in healing. It wasn't until there was no heat left, that I stepped out and wrapped a towel around her. I had chosen a t-shirt too small for me for her to wear, but it fell on her body like a dress. It feel to her knees and it only just sat on her shoulders. I laid her on the bed, in hopes she wouldn't fight me. She now needed sleep. Crying was exhausting, and she was still in shock. I dressed into a shirt and a pair of basketball shirts. I climbed into the bed, holding her. I was surprised that she was asleep within minutes. I held her, whispering into her ear "I love you", in hopes she knew she was not alone. I myself, fell asleep for a short time, only waking to knocking on the door. I carefully looked at Bella, shifting her so she was now wrapped in a pillow. I walked out, not wanting her to wake up. I walked to the door, Charlie was standing at my door.

"Charlie, come in." I said opening the door. He looked at me.
"I need you to look after my daughter Sam." He said to me. I frowned slightly.
"Charlie?" I asked. He held out a bag.

"Its some clothes for Bella. I am gonna crash with Billy for a few days, until things at the house are cleaned." He said to me as I took the bag.
"I am in a bad place Sam, and Bella can't see me like this. I contacted Phil, and he's a mess, so I have decided to go and see him. I'm off duty for the next week or two, depending how everything goes, but I just need to know Bella is okay here?" He asked. I nodded.
"She's safe Charlie. I will protect your daughter. I would die for her Charlie." I said to him. He clapped me on the back.
"I know you would. I couldn't be more proud of the man Bella has chosen." He said softly.I watched as he slowly turned to leave.
"When she wakes up, what do I tell her?" I asked. Charlie faced me.
"Tell her, I am going to Phil's tomorrow, and that I will call her. Tell her I am sorry I couldn't save her mum, and I love her." He said to me.
"Safe trip, Charlie." I said to him. He gave a nod, before returning to his car, and slowly driving away.

Please don't hate me! It had to be done! I needed one of the parents to die, and I am really sorry but I really like Charlie, and I love the idea of a dad! I grew up without my dad as he died when I was little, and my mum and I don't get along, so I had to make it Renee. Besides, she's not really a big character. (sorry to all you Renee lovers) It's for a good cause, I swear! This is the first stepping stone of Bella becoming an adult, and living with Sam. This is also where Sue steps in to look after Charlie not to mention it will help my story plot out heaps!

Anyway, please re-view (not sure I should advise this on this chapter)