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Previously
I got up and accepted his call.
Closing my eyes, "Hi Charlie."
"Bella where are you? You just left without telling anyone."
Cringing, "I am sorry, Paul and Jared needed me for something. I am on my way back."
"Next time tell someone where you are going. Also, take whatever food you are cooking out of the oven. After we got the oven off we had to open all the windows and leave the house for a while."
My eyes widened, "The lasagna!"
"It is more of a blackened piece of charcoal now Bella. I am more scared that we couldn't find you!"
My head fell forward as I nervously scratched the back of my calf with my other foot. "I'll be right there."
Hanging up I turned to Paul, "I need to go back to Sue's, I sort of created a mess."
He gave me a look and then nodded, "Alright, but we are finishing this talk later."
Blushing I found myself nodding my head as we headed back to Sue's.
Chapter 15
Bella POV
Over the last week both Leah and Seth made it back home in time for Harry's funeral. Charlie and I had been allowed to attend the ceremony, even though non tribe members are usually not allowed.
I think Billy had something to do with that, he knows about the wolves and me being Paul's imprint. Plus he knew my father was close to Harry.
The ceremony had been very nice, and now everyone was trying to move on. Leah was still causing issues for Sam whenever they were both phased at the same time. Even Paul returned to me a bit down sometimes after seeing her thoughts about Sam and Emily.
Right now I was lying in bed trying to finish my math homework before bed, finally closing my book I got up and looked out the window knowing Paul was out on patrol tonight.
Opening the window to let the cool air in as I crawled into bed, suddenly I heard a howl and sat up trying to see if I could see anything. Nothing stood out and I reluctantly went to bed knowing that someone would let me know if anything happened.
Next Day
Forks High School
Bella entered the school looking exhausted, even though she had tried to sleep it was restless.
She nodded to Angela as she went to her locker pulling her books out for science class and shutting the door. Yawning before turning to head down the hall when Angela ran to catch up to her.
Slightly out of breath, "Bella, you don't look well. Are you alright?"
She just nodded, "I didn't sleep well last night."
Angela nodded and quickly responded with, "Well maybe you should go home. I mean you're caught up and everything right?"
Bella stopped and looked at Angela curiously, "What is wrong? You never promote missing school, am I missing something?"
Angela started to stutter her words when Bella stopped paying attention to her all together.
Turning Angela saw what caught her eye and nodded, "Yes that is why I was thinking you should go home."
At the end of the hall Alice, Emmett, Rosalie and Jasper stood staring at her. Emmett waved at her nervously.
Angela spoke to her without looking at her, "The rumor is Dr. Cullen's new job didn't pan out and they decided to bring their family back to Forks to finish their high school. But, I haven't seen Edward."
Bella's breath caught in her throat as she remembered the terror he had put her through, but he was dead now right? Paul said he could never come back. Just seeing the rest of the Cullen's was too much for her as the edges of her vision began to darken and fade out.
She briefly heard Angela calling out for help, before the world blacken on her completely.
Forks Hospital
Bella's hand twitched causing Charlie to jump from his chair and take her hand. "Bella can you hear me?"
Slowly opening her eyes she looked around the familiar room, "Yes. What happened?"
Charlie put his hand on her arm and pressed the nurse call button with his free hand. "The Cullen's came back and your friend Angela said you passed out when you saw them. I already have guards outside the room incase Edward shows up. Don't worry he won't get near you."
The nurse walked in with Dr. Cullen a minute later, "Welcome back Bel…."
Charlie got up and stood in front of Bella, "No, we need another doctor nurse."
The poor woman looked nervous standing between Dr. Cullen and the Chief, "Dr. Cullen just arrived back, and he is the best doctor we have here."
Charlie just shook his head, "Not after what his son did to my daughter. I want a new doctor or I am leaving with my daughter. I will take her to the reservation hospital if need be."
Bella laid on the hospital bed in shock, "I want to leave dad….. I want to go now." Her skin was paling more and more every moment she was staring at Dr. Cullen. "Why are you back? I don't want you here!"
Dr. Cullen put his hands up, "I will get you another doctor Bella. You don't look well enough to travel, even if it is to another hospital."
She held onto Charlie's hand and nodded, "Then go."
Dr. Cullen stepped out of the room paging another doctor to the room as he headed to his office. Stopping short he crinkled his nose and turned to face Sam, Paul, and Jacob. "I was wondering how long it would take for you to arrive."
Paul growled and stepped forward, "Why are you back? You and your coven have caused enough damage."
Sam stepped forward, "More have turned because of your coven, besides one of your coven broke the law and bit Bella. We let you leave after his death, but we won't be as forgiving again."
Dr. Cullen raised his hands, "We are not hear to harm anyone, we are back to protect Bella. Someone told the vampire leaders that she is aware of our existence, the punishment is our death, and hers."
Paul growled, "No one is touching her." Sam and Jacob both growled at Dr. Cullen as well. "She is a member of our pack as an imprint. They have no right to touch her."
Dr. Cullen just shook his head, "If we are here it looks as if we are still grooming her to be turned."
Paul tried lunging at the Doctor but Sam and Jacob pulled him back, "You and your family will not go near Bella. She is Paul's mate and has accepted that. You need to keep your distance."
Doctor Cullen shook his head, "We have to have contact with her for the plan to work. The Volturi will not believe it, and then her life will be forfeit."
Everyone stilled as Charlie came into the area, "Doctor Cullen, I asked you to get another Doctor and yet, no one has arrived. I am sorry but I don't want you or your family near my daughter, there won't be any more discussion about this."
Dr. Cullen sighed and nodded, "I will let my children know."
Charlie nodded and looked at Sam, Paul and Jacob, "Come on boys, I will show you to Bella's room."
Paul was the first to react following Charlie, "This place stinks."
Charlie nodded, "I hate the smell of hospitals too." He said not realizing the true meaning behind Paul's words.
Getting to the room just as the nurse was leaving. She looked at the 4 guys in front of her, "Oh sorry, the doctor ordered some scans just to make sure Miss Swan is alright. She should be back here in about a half hour."
Charlie nodded but looked upset, "Why didn't the doctor wait for me? My daughter is technically a minor."
The nurse checked her chart, "Your daughter seemed fine with it. It won't happen again Chief Swan."
He nodded as the group entered Bella's room. Sam, Paul and Jacob all went ridged upon entering the room and huddled together as Charlie walked over and called Bella's mother to give her an update on what was happening.
Paul growled low, "This room is thick with vampire scent, I can pull the head leeches scent separately, but I don't recognize the other one."
Sam nodded and left the room with a short, "Wait here."
Jacob and Paul stood by anxiously for a minute until Sam arrived at the room followed by Dr. Cullen.
Paul growled at Dr. Cullen, "Why is he here?"
Dr. Cullen just stood still and breathed in deeply, "Afton of the Volturi has been here, he can cloak himself. But only to those not looking for him. His scent is mixed with Bella's."
Paul, Jacob and Sam ran from the hospital and into the tree line as soon as they reached it they phased.
Sam started sending out orders for Jared and Seth who were patrolling the area. "Keep an eye out for Bella and a vampire in the area. She was taken from the hospital. The Head leech recognized him as one of their leaders who can cloak himself."
Jared popped in, "We have been running in circles Sam, there are many vampire scents at different areas."
Paul growled, "I am going to tear them limb from limb! Every time the leeches are here she gets hurt!"
Jacob and Sam both growled in agreement.
Paul abruptly changed direction and increased his speed, "I GOT HER SCENT!"
The others quickly followed and kept up the pursuit following Paul. It was his mate in danger.
The mist from the ocean started coating their fur as they neared the cliffs. Emerging from the tree line Paul growled as he caught sight of Bella. She was being held with her back against the taller man's front, the look of fear clearly evident in her eyes.
As she saw Paul and the others she struggled trying to reach him, "Paul!"
The man's attention narrowed on the wolves, "You have pet's wolves? I can see why the brothers are wanting you to be turned. You have control over them."
She tried glaring up at him, "I don't control them thank you. They are their own beings."
He chuckled pulling her back with him when Jared, Seth, Embry, appeared on one side and Leah and Quill on the other.
His face turned grim seeing his situation, especially with Paul advancing on him.
Knowing he didn't stand a chance he released her chest, but kept hold of her arm. Glaring at the wolves, "I really didn't want to do this the hard way."
Turning quickly with her as he jumped off the cliff ledge taking Bella with him.
Bella screamed as her body submerged into the icy cold waters of the ocean, her lungs filled with salt water as she tried to breathe.
The waves tossed the two of them violently until Afton released her arm. As her body swirled under the water she thought about Paul. Suddenly she felt a strong grip clamp down on her arm pulling her head above the surface.
Sputtering as she came up quickly pushing the hair from her face as she looked around through cloudy eyes. Turning her head in the water trying to keep her head above water as another wave crashed over her. However she was quickly pulled back up.
Finally she felt the bottom hit her knees as she looked up seeing the beach. Looking to her side she saw Paul holding her up as he continued to make his way to the shore.
Finally getting there he wrapped his arms around her, "I can't let you out of my sight. You're going to start school on the rez, and you can move here, and …."
She put her hand up, "Pa..Paul wait. It was an accident, besides Charlie doesn't know about any of this."
Wrapping her arms around his neck, "Just don't let me go Paul." Tears leaked from her eyes as she held onto him as she freely breathed.
Lifting her up into his arms holding her close as he looked at the others emerging from the water, "Did you get him?"
Jacob came out of the water holding a dismembered arm, "Almost, the rest of him got away."
Paul just nodded as he ran carrying Bella back to the hospital her hair and hospital gown drying on the way.
Placing her on a gurney, "Just go with what happens. Trust me."
He turned and walked away just as a nurse came over in a panic, "Miss Swan I am so sorry about the other nurse misplacing you. Come on I need to get you to the x-ray room and then back to your father."
Bella just nodded and realized that her father wouldn't have to worry about her disappearing again and thankful for whatever had happened.
Later that evening
Lying on her bed against Paul who with the exception of 5 minutes hadn't taken his eyes off her since then incident with Afton.
She smiled looking up at him, "I guess it is a good thing the hospital didn't know about my tumble into the ocean. They wouldn't have allowed me to leave after a simple MRI."
Paul growled a bit, "I am sorry he got that close to you. I should have…"
She rolled over kissing him, "You got me back, and you made it so my dad never knew."
Running his hand up and down her back, "Well I am just glad you are alright. I don't know what I would have done if he had taken you."
Looking at him lying on his chest, "You would have found me." Taking a breath, "How did you pull that off at the hospital anyway?"
Paul broke eye contact finding the ceiling very interesting, "The head leech notified the other nurse's you never arrive for the MRI thing. He put it in their heads that your gurney might have been misplaced."
She nodded, "So you worked with him?"
He looked up at her, "Let's not talk about that." Grinning at her as he kissed her again. "I am just happy you're safe."
She smiled down grinning at him, raising an eyebrow before placing a kiss on his neck.
Paul stiffened gripping her arms at her side as he flipped her underneath him. Kissing her holding her hips still beneath him. Her right leg coming up and hooking over his.
Pulling back pressing his forehead to hers, "I need to stop Bella. I…"
She smiled up at him, "Sorry."
He just grinned down at her, "I just don't think your dad would want to walk in on…anything."
She just nodded as he rolled off of her and pulling her to his side.
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