Hey everyone, I just wanted to say quickly, I hope you all have an amazing Easter Weekend! I've already started, by taking a spontaneous road trip with friends yesterday, coming home last night and having a communal party among everyone who rents in the set of Units I live in, as well as some friends Today is recovery and I thought I may just wind down a little with typing up this chapter for you guys

Happy Easter 3 and Stay Safe 3

(Author Note)

I also know that Collin and Brady joined Sam's pack just before Seth and Leah, but I didn't really want to put them in as they aren't going to be big members. I really wanted Seth and Leah ready to join.

I don't own Twilight, that honour belongs to Stephanie Meyer!

Bella's POV

I knew Sam was feeling bad. We'd gotten home, for him to explain to me, that Sam leaving the reservation wasn't actually a possibility. There was a threat of the new born army, along with new phases, since two more had joined that morning. A guy named Collin Littlesea and Brady Fuller. Sam was a little angry, as they were only thirteen years old. He'd been annoyed with Seth's phasing, and that kid was fifteen. I had yet to meet Seth, Collin or Brady, but Sam said they would join us for breakfast, just like the rest of the pack.

It did hurt, to realise I would be leaving Sam for a couple of days. I was over the idea of not being with him, and I had realised, I would have to tell Charlie very soon, that I wanted to live out here. I was happy all the time, and even with losing Renee, Sam's home still managed to ease away my pain. I always found myself being cheered up by the pack, or Sam, sweeping me into his arms, taking my breath away with a single kiss. It had become my home, and I had no intentions on moving back to Charlie's house.

Sam was working, and I thought it may be a good time, to visit at Carlisle's and Esme's. I didn't want them worrying about me, and I knew that they would be. I drove out to the house, really enjoying the fact I had become pro at driving one hand. I pulled into the drive-way, smiling softly up at the grand house. It was quite beautiful, and very modern, but it just seemed so spacious. I got out, as Esme opened the door.
"Bella." She said softly smiling. She hugged me.
"I am sorry Bella, should Charlie or you need anything." She said softly. I nodded.

"Thank you Esme. We'll be okay." I said walking inside with her.
"Bella…." Came Edwards voice. I looked up at the top of their stairway. Esme gave a soft squeeze of my hand and walked away.
"Hi Edward." I said a little nervous. He walked down stairs.
"Bella, I am sorry Renee." He said softly. I looked into his gold eyes and instantly regretted it.
"I miss you." He whispered, reaching out of touching my cheek. I slowly gripped his hand, removing it from my face.
"Edward, no." I said stepping back.
"I can't have you touching me like that." I said softly. I was slightly shaking.

"Bella… why Sam?" He asked, I couldn't hear any anger in his voice. I sighed, turning from him.
"I love him Edward, its not complicated." I said looking out of the window, feeling his stare upon me.
"And we were?" He asked, bitterness now oozing slightly. I nodded.
"Everything was a battle… Your touch, kiss, feelings… We fought to stay together, and you were right to leave." I said turning and facing him.
"You were right." I said seeing the shock on his face.
"We do not belong together. I have fallen, so hard in love with Sam. I know I loved you, but it was different… It was controlled, and feared, and everything that made us, us. With Sam, I'm sorry Edward, but it's natural." I said softly. His face grew angry.
"Natural?! IT'S THE IMPRINT!" He spat angrily. I took a step back, anxious and now trembling.
"WHEN DID YOU FUCK HIM! THE NIGHT I LEFT?!" He spat at me. I stood there, stunned.
"EDWARD! ENOUGH!" Esme's voice suddenly ordered, as Carlisle and Emmett came running in.
"I LOVED YOU! AND YOU THROUGH YOURSELF TO A WOLF!" He shouted at me. Esme glided in front of me.

"Get him out!" Esme stormed, looking angry, and sad all at once. I watched as Edward fought with Emmett and Carlisle.
"I'm so sorry Bella!" Esme said looking at me, when he was out of sight. I looked at her, shaking my head.
"No, it's my fault, I shouldn't have come. I'm sorry Esme." I said walking to the door. Esme didn't stop me. She stood at her front door, looking sad as I pulled out of the driveway. Tears fell down my face as I pulled out. I drove back to the reservation, hurting that Edward had accused me of sleeping with Sam the night he left, and angry about it also. I deep breathed, angry and trembling. I pulled up at Sam's, noticing that a few members of the pack were on the veranda chatting and laughing. I fought hard, to put a smile on my face, but it wasn't going to work.
"Bella!" Called Paul smiling.
"Hi." I said a little shaky.
"Bell's, you okay?" Jared asked standing looking at me. I nodded.
"I'm fine… hard day." I covered.
"Well, Sam's inside with all three latest wolves. Wanna meet them?" Jacob's voice asked behind me. I turned, now smiling. Jacob, Paul and Jared walked inside with me. Sam was in the loungeroom with three boys. One, I could see resembled Sue a fair ammoun and was a little older looking. Mind you, none of the boys looked thirteen. They all looked old enough to be 16 maybe older.

"Bella, meet Seth, Collin and Brady." Sam said smiling at me. I smiled softly as all three turned.
"Wow…" Was Seth's first words, causing me to blush.
"Watch it." Sam warned. Seth looked at Sam.
"Sorry dude, it's just, after what Leah…." He stopped talking.
"Sorry." He said again. Seth was rather a good looking kid. He had his mums dark black hair, and eyes. He stood about 6 foot, perhaps a little taller and smiled a fair amount. Brady and Collin just gave a nod to me. Both were the same height, at 6 foot, and both were looking a little overwhelmed.
"Collin's my cousin." Jacob said walking over, pulling him into a head lock. I walked to Sam's side, happy when Sam placed an arm around my waist, as we watched Jacob play rough with his little cousin.
"Take it out side you two." Sam ordered. I watched as the boys all took off outside.

"You will want to see this." He said smiling. I took his hand as we walked out. I was a little stunned two see two wolves play fighting. I could tell Jacob easily, as I was now accustom to his wolf side. I was a little surprised, noticing that Collin was also was a reddish-brown wolf. I did notice that Collin was a fair amount smaller then Jacob's huge size.
"What's with his size?" I asked Sam. He smiled.
"Collin and Brady are the pups of the tribe. They'll grown more as they grow. Seth's a bit bigger, though still shorter than the rest of us. Leah is also somewhat smaller. She will end up being the smallest in the pack once the boys grow." He said to me. I watched as wolves came running out of the forest, joining in the play. I noticed Paul, and smiled. I watched as a chocolate wolf jumped onto Jacob.

"That's Quil's form. I think it reflects his 'sweet' personality." He said smirking. I watched as Embry joined in, taking on Quil. I laughed, it was an entertaining sight. I watched as Paul jumped in between Jacob and Collin. I looked at a smaller wolf. He was dark ashy-brown almost grey, and seemed a little less skilled.
"Is that Seth or Brady?" I asked Sam. Sam smiled.
"Brady, he's still getting used to the phasing side of things." He answered. I watched as a light grey-ash wolf came up to Brady.
"That's Seth." Sam said smiling proudly. I watched as the two started jumping on each other.
"It's really amazing to watch." I said to him. He smirked. I watched as my Sam suddenly jumped into his wolf form, running straight into the play. His form was only met in size by Jacob's. the only ones that were close to their size, as Paul, Jared, Embry and Quil. I sat down, watching as all of a sudden, the black wolf was taken down by the others. I smiled, enjoying the moment of happiness. I watched as a wolf, I personal thought was beautiful walked into sight. I knew immediately, it was Leah. He fur was a soft ashy grey. She was as beautiful as a wolf, as she was as a human. She didn't join in. She sat watching, and I noticed, her eyes mainly followed her little brother. Occasionally she'd shoot me glances, but nothing more. The play seemed to last an hour, before Sam's wolf form walked to me. I smiled, reaching out, stroking his nozzle.
"You are truly a beautiful wolf." I said softly, looking into the dark eyes of my Sam. He nudged me with his head. I smiled as he dropped at my feet. The only problem was, his size was still as tall as I was sitting down, if not larger. I watched as Jacob walked over. I reached out again, running my hand through his thick fur. I had noticed, as the boys hair grew, so did the thickness and length of their fur. It explained why Leah's was the thickest. She had cut her hair to her shoulders, to shorten the length of her fur. I watched as Seth walked to his sister, taking her flank. I smiled as they took off into a run, leaving our sight through the trees. The other wolves slowly headed off. I wasn't sure if they would return or not. I watched as Collin came up to Jacobs flank. I smiled at the small wolf. I wasn't sure how they managed it, but it seemed like they were all smiling back at me.
"Alright you lot, go get changed." I said standing. I watched as Jacob and Collin chased raced each other. I chuckled as I looked at Sam. He phased back to human. I smiled at the naked form. I laughed as he pulled me into him.
"I never got to ask, how was your day?" He asked. I guess my smile had faulted, as he looked at me seriously then.
"Bella?" He asked walking me inside. I looked down.
"I thought I'd go visit the Cullen's." I answered, as he took a pair of shorts out.
"What happened?" He asked. That was how I told him all about Edward and his accusations. To say Sam was pissed was an understatement.
"I'm okay though, Carlisle and Esme were there, and so was Emmett." I said to him as he pulled me tightly into a hug.
"Yeah, but that isn't the point! What if he'd tried harming you!" He said looking at me. I shook my head.
"He didn't, and I don't think he could. Yes his words hurt, but they were only words. I don't believe Edward could ever try and kill me or change me." I stated firmly. Sam sighed.
"Fine, but from now on, I come with you." He said crossing his arms. I nodded.
"Okay." I softly kissed him. I wouldn't go back now without Sam. I always felt safer with him around, and at that moment, I didn't have any plans on visiting that Cullen's again for some time, though I was missing Alice and Emmett. They had always been the easiest to get along with, not including Esme or Carlisle.

That night, I received a call from Charlie, stating we leave for Jacksonville the following morning. I was nervous about going, and I honestly wished I didn't have to. I hadn't slept. Sam had tried cuddling with me until I fell asleep, but I was beyond anxious. I had ended up slipping out of bed, and having a hot strong tea.

"Bella?" Sam asked coming out, wiping his eyes.
"I couldn't sleep." I said softly. He sat next to me, taking a mouthful of my tea.

"Baby, I know you're nervous, but you'll be okay. You are strong, and while you are there, you will have friends and family." He said softly. I nodded, not wanting to actually talk about it.
"Why don't you come back to bed?" He asked as I sipped on the tea. I looked at him for a moment, contemplating it.

"I won't sleep Sam. I will get some rest on the plane." I stood up, walking outside. I sat with my tea in my hand on the veranda. Sam didn't follow. I rest my head against the bar, looking at the night sky, wishing it would just swallow me whole.
"I'm going to go back to bed babe, if you need me, wake me up." He said soothly. I turned and watched him walk away. I loved how sweet and understanding it was. He didn't push or invade my need for space, as Edward used to. Even Jacob had been rather pushy, but with Sam, it was gentle and caring. I knew if I needed to talk, he'd listen, or if I needed to cry, he'd hold me, or, like right now; if I needed space, he'd give it to me.

I had fallen asleep well past four in the morning. Sam had gently woke me up at seven, telling me I had to get ready. My eyes were blood shot and heavy, but I made my way to the shower, and got dressed. When I came back out, Charlie and Phil were in the kitchen.
"You ready sweetie?" Phil asked softly. I nodded bravely, cause the honest truth was, if I didn't, I would have broken down. I looked at Sam. I walked over and softly pressed my lips into his.
"I'll see you in a couple of days." He said softly. I nodded. I would be away for four days. We were burying her in two day, and returning the following.

"I love you." I said softly, looking at him. He kissed me tenderly.
"I love you too." He walked with us out to the car, carrying my small suitcase. He placed it in the boot, as I got in the back. I waved to Sam goodbye, fighting the tears. I know it seemed girly, but I was terrified and I wanted nothing more than Sam to come with us. He gave me a strength I wasn't used to. These would be my most challenging days of my life, and I had no choice to face it without him.

Sam's POV

I could tell Bella didn't want to leave. I wasn't sure if it was due to her not wanting to face the next few days, or if it was that I wouldn't be there for her. Either way, it killed me, having to choose my pack and tribes safety over the love of my life. I had planned to meet up with my pack today. Today would be the start of intense training and control.

Jacob was the first to join me. He seemed tired, as though he hadn't gotten much sleep himself. I held out a large mug of coffee, which he downed in two gulps.
"Thanks." He groaned.
"You okay?" I asked, his head drooping.
"Yeah, dead tired. I could barely sleep last night." He said to me. I nodded, understanding.
"Bella, Charlie and Phil get off okay?" He asked me.

"Yeah, they left early this morning. I am a bit worried about Bella." I said to him. Jake sighed.
"I wish I could be there for them all. Old Quil told dad he'd prefer if we stayed here. Dad's going of cause. He said he'd keep an eye on Bella for you." Jake said patting me on the back as I sat down with a plate full of eggs and bacon.
"Tell him thanks. I'm worried about her too. She got little to no sleep last night, and I can imagine she will return a walking ghost. I can't see her sleeping much." I shoved a large fork full of food into my mouth.
"Morning all." Came Quil, sitting at the table looking well rested. Part of me wanted to glare at him, and make him do perimeter runs for the next two nights, but I knew that all this going on was not his fault.
"You two look like shit." He said filling up a plate.

"Yeah, well at least we don't smell like it." Jake snapped.
"Jacob…" I warned. He looked at me, and sighed.
"Sorry mate, I am just tired." Jake said filling up his third large mug of coffee. That was the one thing that I hated about being a wolf. Coffee and alcohol were a waste on us. Our body temperature's burnt through the effects before they could actually work. Even the occasional joint was now a waste. I had spent a great amount of time before my phasing, enjoying a joint here and there at La push beach. Now, it was useless, nothing was strong enough. It was now, that yes, we could still enjoy the taste, but it was the effect that had us all sorry for ourselves.

Jacob looked at the coffee in displeasure. I watched as he poured four spoons of coffee into the mug for his fourth. He added little sugar or milk.
"Jake… that's going to taste foul." I warned. He shrugged, downing the contents. I watched as he screwed up his face.
"You'd think that shit would actually give us some kind of buzz, but nothing." Jacob growled, sitting down the empty mug. I gaze him a sympathetic look.
"Morning you lot." Came Jared, sitting down at the table.
"How are you all this morning?" He asked looking at Jacob and I. I shook my head. He knew me well enough not to need to ask. We'd been best friends for a long time.

Wolf after wolf showed up, grabbing their fix. I was thankful that Billy and Old Quil and created a fake charity to help with the food bills, as we went through a weeks' worth for one family, in one day.

Leah and Seth were the last to arrive. Once everyone was close to finished or had finished their fill, I looked at them all.
"Alright you lot, I have some things I wanted to discuss with you. First thing is first; with this new threat of new leeches, we're going to have some intense training. The next four days will be, we start at 7 sharp. I want us running, and jumping, pushing our wolves to their finest. The Cullen's fear this little army, and so should we." I watched as Leah leant over to Jared, whispering.
"Great, cause Bella's not here, we all have to suffer." She mumbled. I shot her a look and she quickly shut it.

"Leah, I am not doing this because Bella isn't here, I'm doing this, for you, your brother, Collin and Brady are all new to the phasing, and I won't have my pack surprised and out of shape!" I snapped. Leah rolled her eyes and sat back. I sighed, I hated that she was so miserable since our break up but I wouldn't tolerate her attitude either.

"I am also planning to call a meeting with the Cullen's. I want to know what it is that differs these new leeches compared to aged." I said to them.

"First things first, let's run."

Well that's the chapter for this one done. I don't particularly want to go into funeral details, as I'm sort of not liking the emotional side of things; hence why I decided to use Sam's POV.

Anyway leave me a re-view and tell me what you think. Happy Easter everyone, and stay safe xo

SORRY GUYS, THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN POSTED SOONER, BUT THE FANFICTION SITE WAS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES AND NOT LETTING ME SUBMIT IT SORRY! I ENDED UP EMAILING THEM AND HAD TO WAIT FOR A REPLY…. I TRULY WISHED THIS HAD BEEN POSTED SOONER… SORRY XO