Bella woke up to the annoying sound of an alarm beeping. She groaned and nuzzled into the bed spread. It smelled like Godric. Unfortunately, he was not in bed beside her. She felt a stab of disappointment and wondered why he wasn't there. He was there when she asked him to stay before. Bella lifted herself from the bed and quickly turned off the annoying alarm clock on the bedside table. She didn't remember setting it, the time read it was eight o'clock. There was a note beside the clock.

Sister,

I have set an alarm for you so you are awake to meet your bodyguard. He will be here at nine am sharp. His name is Alcide and he is a werewolf. I have left a book on faeries in my office, I want you to read the first four chapters before I rise tonight. This is part of your punishment. In addition, there is a spread sheet of the clothing Pam has picked out for you. You will wear it with no complaints. Remember, Do not contact you wolfy friend. I will know.

I will see you when I rise,

- E

Bella read the note twice and sighed. It could be a lot worse I suppose. She bounced to the bathroom happily and took a long and relaxing shower. As the water ran over her, her mind drifted. Bella was elated, giddy and couldn't keep a silly grin off her face. She was Godric's lover. Godric was hers. She swooned just thinking about it. How did she get so lucky? He was amazing! And she would be spending her nights with him from now on. She grinned, exited. Bella felt her age for once, young, carefree, she was going to enjoy the moment with Godric; even if it seemed to good to be true.

Bella finished her show and skipped happily to her wardrobe. There was a piece of paper attached to the door. Oh right, she couldn't decide what she wore. She cringed as she picked up the spread sheet. She eyed the paper hesitantly, like it was a spider. Thankfully, Pam was not cruel. She had picked out a comfortable outfit for the day: a light brown knit dress and a pair of white flat shoes. She tied her hair up and didn't bother with make-up or accessories as it mention any on the sheet. Oddly, a part of Bella liked this. She was never a fan of clothes and having someone else pick out a decent outfit for her, appealed to her. She inwardly smirked. Ha, take that Eric! She thought childishly.

As she finished getting dressed, she heard the doorbell ring. Checking the time, it was 9am, must be my bodyguard, the wolf.

Bella made her way downstairs and towards the front door. She wondered what he would be like, she had only known wolves from Jakes pack and they were all native American. She wondered if all wolves were of native American decent. She hummed as she considered this and opened the door.

She looked at the man standing there. He was huge. He was heavily muscled, wearing a black t-shirt hugging his frame tightly. He looked like a professional wrestler or something. He had scruffy black hair with dark stubble. He had piecing green eyes and to her surprise, he was not native American.

She smiled shyly at him, "Hi, I'm Bella. You must be Alcide?" She questioned politely. The man's eyebrows rose and he seemed to be observing her carefully.

"Yeah, that's me. Eric sent me as a bodyguard for someone. That someone must be you" He said.

Bella smiled and nodded her head, "That's me. It's a pleasure to meet you. Come in" She opened to door to him and let him into the house.

Alcide looked around the room curiously took in the beautiful home.

"I was just about to make some breakfast, want some?" She asked, making her way to the kitchen.

Alcide nodded, "Sounds good to me" He replied, following her.

Bella started cooking up a southern fry. Just like her grandmother made, for breakfast.

"Coffee?" She looked at Alcide, who was perched upon a stool at the breakfast bar.

"Yeah. Just milk, no sugar. Thanks" Bella made a hum of acknowledgement and continued cooking. She placed a selection of various breakfast foods – including bacon, eggs, pancakes, fried mushrooms and tomatoes, toast - on the counter.

She handed a plate and his cup of coffee to Alcide. He looked down at the mountain of food she had cooked up, "woah" He said incredulously.

Bella blushed, "Oh, I uh know it's a lot, but I made extra. I figured as a werewolf you would eat a bit more than most people". She took a sip of her orange juice and sat across from Alcide.

He scrunched his face up in irritation then took a sip from his coffee, "Northman tell you that huh?" He replied bitterly. Bella blinked rapidly.

"Oh, well yeah. But I mean, I already knew werewolves existed. My best friend Jake is one" She watched as his shoulders relaxed. He took big helpings of bacon, pancakes and eggs. Bella took some pancakes and a few bits of bacon.

"He really shouldn't of told you, Bella. Wolves haven't come out like vampires" He said as he munched of a piece of bacon. Bella grinned at him.

"He didn't tell me, I figured it out all on my own" She announced proudly.

Alcide let out a laugh.

"How'd you manage that?" He asked, eyeing her with amusement.

"Well, me and Jake were best friends, practically joined at the hip. Then one day he started avoiding me and hanging around with a group of guys he didn't like before. While I was hiking I came across a vampire, he was out hunting and well, decided on me as a snack. Next thing, a bunch of wolves appeared, attacked the vampire and saved me. I was absolutely terrified. I got a good look at one of the wolves though and he kind of reminded me of Jake; it was in his eyes. They didn't act like normal wolves, they seemed... different. Eventually I put two and two together and confronted him" She finished putting a forkful of pancake in her mouth. She intentionally missed out the dreams and the legends she had heard previously.

Alcide listened interestedly to her story.

"So that's why I made so much food. Jake and his pack eat tons of food and I thought it must be a werewolf thing" She blushed again.

Alcide smiled at her gently, "I suppose it is. Never thought about it before, were's tend to eat a lot"

Bella grinned at him.

"So, why was this Jake avoiding you anyways? Just 'cos he shifted doesn't mean you couldn't be friends" He commented taking another sip of coffee.

Bella sighed, "It was for my safety apparently. He was still getting the hang of it and was ordered by the leader of the pack, Sam, to stop seeing me. He was the one that said it was too dangerous. I can't really blame Sam though. You see, he had an accident with his fiancé when she was too close when he shifted. She has huge scars now running from her face down across the left side of her body. Sam was really beat up about it. I can't blame him for worrying about my safety with Jake around. Were's are a bit temperamental from what I gather" She commented.

Alcide nodded wisely, "Yes, they are. Especially new ones. You said before that there was a vampire going to kill you. How did you know he was vampire? Didn't you just think a pack of wolves were attacking another hiker?" Alcide seemed oddly interested in her story. Whatever, she didn't mind telling him.

Bella shook her head, "no, I had met the vampire before. Plus he told me he was going to eat me. I knew about vampires before were's. I guessed that right too" She grinned smugly.

Alcide frowned, "How old were you when you got involved with vamps?" He asked.

Bella, not noticing the unhappy look on his face, answered happily, "Oh I had just turned seventeen. That was back in Washington, I dated a vampire for a while. I was friends with his coven also. Now that I think about it, I haven't actually had any friends that are just plain human" Bella stopped eating and looked down, depressed by her train of thought. She didn't really consider the other people at Forks high her friends, especially before she left. She pretty much didn't speak to them after the Cullen's.

Alcide looked shocked, "Never? But you were just a kid, surely you must have had friends before that?"

Bella shook her head sadly and began nibbling at her food again, "No. I moved around a lot with my mom so I didn't really get close to people. Plus, I had to work, pay bills and keep the house up, I didn't really have time. I've always been a bit of a loner. Human's don't really like me" Bella stood and began taking the plates to the sink.

"Bella, your too young to be involved with supes. If you need help, I can help you out, just don't go looking to vampires. It's not worth it. Trust me" Alcide spoke in a concerned voice.

Surprised, she turned around and looked at his worried face, "Thanks Alcide but I'm fine. I don't need any help, I'm just friends with vampires now that's all. Believe me when I say I know its dangerous. Had psycho vamps after me before and I survived" She shrugged lightly and began washing the dishes. Technically, she was Godric's lover but she wasn't going to tell him that.

Alcide's eyebrows furrowed, "What happened?" He questioned quite forcefully.

Bella wondered if she should be telling so much about her past to this stranger. Oddly, it felt good to talk about her past with someone who knew all about the supernatural shit but was not invested in it personally. Pretty therapeutic. He didn't know her, it felt nice to talk about her past. It was hurting less and less to talk about it, she noticed happily. She decided to confide in this were, why not? It felt good to get off her chest.

Bella thought back to his question then cringed, remembering James, "It's a long story really. I was with Edward – my vampire boyfriend – and his family playing baseball. A couple of vampires stopped by and one was a tracker. He became intrigued and started playing a little game called 'kill the human protected by a coven of powerful vampires'. I ran off to Phoenix but he called me and tricked me into thinking he kidnapped my mom. Me, being the idiot I am, ran to meet him in a ballet studio. He video'd torturing me but before he could finish, Edward arrived and killed him. I was really beaten up though, I was hospitalized for a few months. I healed fine except for the nasty scar where he bit me" Bella absent-mindedly began scratching her scar. She turned around to Alcide and saw his appalled face.

"Bella, that's horrible. You shouldn't be around vampires! No kid should have to go through that. God, are you alright? I can't believe that fucker didn't even give you his blood to heal you. It was his fault you were hurt" Alcide ranted, his face red. Bella smiled tightly, remembering Edward. He didn't have blood to heal her, he had venom but she decided not to mention that little fact.

"Yeah, well I'm not surprised. Edward didn't really care. I thought he loved me but I was sorely mistaken. Eventually he abandoned me in the woods one day calling me a 'sweet smelling distraction' and how he was tired of 'playing human'. Most depressing break up ever" She muttered. Alcide inhaled sharply.

"Fuck, Bella. I am so sorry. No one should have to go through that, being used like that. That's all vampires do, use humans. Remember that. Vampires don't care about humans. If all that happened in Washington, why are you getting involved with vamps here? Northman is very dangerous" Alcide lectured her.

Bella sighed and looked at him, "Yeah yeah I know. But I trust Eric. I can't blame all vampires for what Edward did, that wouldn't be right. I have pretty much sworn off all romances until I'm thirty, so ill be alright" She smiled at him trying to lighten the mood. It didn't really work as he still looked unhappy.

"If you ever need any help Bella, call me okay? Anytime, day or night. Your a sweet kid and shouldn't have to deal with their bullshit. Shouldn't you be in school or something?" Alcide spoke passionately. Bella rolled her eyes,

"Hey, I'm not a kid. I'm eighteen. Besides, I graduated early" She stuck her tongue out at him.

"Be careful Bella, is all I'm sayin'. Don't go around looking for trouble. Don't get any deeper into vamp business." He warned giving Bella a stern look.

Bella huffed in annoyance, "Is that a supe thing? Ordering around the measly human, knowing what's best for her. It gets old really fast. None of you seem to realize I'm not a infant, I'm not that weak. I will do what I want, Alcide" She then blew a raspberry at him and stopped off. She heard an mixture between a laugh and a sigh of exasperation come from him. Ignoring him, she huffed off to Eric's office to get the book of fairies she was supposed to read.

Several hours later, Bella was reeling from all the information she found out about faeries. She lay of her stomach on the couch with her legs crossed above her in the air. Alcide sat on the opposite couch watching some show about cars. She was incredibly fascinated learning about her race. They have two major weaknesses: iron and lemons. They're unable to lie and go back on their word. However, this did not make them honest creatures, it simply made them more devious and sneaky. Fae had very little sense of altruism and were very selfish in nature. It did mention that they had a great capacity to love and they were very affectionate with each other. Being close to a fae physically, you can feel their spark – inner fae power – mingle with another's; strengthening it. Fascinating, must be why Sookie and I find so much comfort in being so close she thought. It also explained the warm fuzzies she felt around Niall. She felt a pang thinking about Sookie. she needed to sort things out with her soon.

The book also mentioned basic fae powers such as teleportation and high levels of magic but not much specifically. Fae are apparently very secretive by nature so not much on their abilities have been recorded.

Most interestingly, was the little fact that fae and vampires were notorious enemies. Jesus, were vampires enemies with every supernatural race? Weres, faeries. God. They are not a popular bunch. There was a massive war a couple hundred years back between them. Fae blood is extremely intoxicating to vampires. Even ancient ones have little to no self control at merely sniffing fae blood. It says that fae blood is an extreme aphrodisiac to vampires, Bella blushed furiously at this. She panicked a little at how much fae blood was addicting to vampires, it was like crack to them. Then it hit her.

Oh. Shit.

No.

Bella froze in horror and started hyperventilating. She smothered her head in the couch and balled herself up. Bella couldn't think, all that was running through her mind was, oh god, oh no, no no no, I can't, it can't, no no, oh no Tears started streaming down her face and soaking into the sofa.

There was suddenly a whooshing noise and Bella heard a distant thump and a loud snarl echo throughout the room. She continued to panic, trying to calm down, think, do anything, when she was turned around gently. Bella looked up with wild eyes to see Godric's burning gaze. His eyes scanned over Bella's face. He slowly hovered above her and slipped into the small space on the couch. He lay on down and pulled Bella on top of him carefully. Bella noticed this and started clinging to Godric desperately. He began purring quietly, whispering soothing words into her ear. Eventually Godric's scent registered in her hazy mind and she slowly began to calm down. Safe, love, mine registered in her head and his wonderful smell helped her to sooth her.

"What the fuck did you do to her" Bella heard Eric snarl. There then was a crash and deep growl.

"Get the fuck off of me Northman. I didn't do nothing to Bella. She just started freaking out and before I could go check on her you came down and attacked me" Alcide's voice snarled. Bella couldn't see anything as her face was currently buried into the crook of Godric's neck. She tried lifting her head to see what was happening but Godrics hand buried her head into him again. He made a few shushing noises and Bella melted.

She sighed contentedly closing her eyes and whispered, "Eric, calm down. Alcide didn't do anything. I just got a flash from my past and freaked out. This used to happen all the time; its no big deal" She finished. Bella was ashamed to admit to herself that she cared more about the delicious body pressed against her than the danger Alcide was in right now. It must be the selfishness of the faeries she read about.

She heard another quiet growl, "very well. Alcide report to my office. I will be with you shorty" Eric ordered Alcide. She heard Alcide mutter things under his breath unhappily but heard his footsteps leaving the room.

Bella felt a hand on her chin, pulling her head up from Godrics chest. She looked to see the piecing blue eyes of her Eric, filled with concern. "Tell me what happened, tiny" He spoke quietly. Bella realized her position on Godric and blushed madly. She sat up and thankfully Godric did the same, sitting next to her taking her hand to hold. She gave him a tight-lipped smile.

She looked at Eric, "I was just reading all about faeries... It mentioned how intoxicating fae blood is to vampires" She looked down in shame.

"I... I knew Edward never really cared for me but this just proves it. He called me a 'sweet smelling distraction' and that's just what I was, wasn't it? Because I'm part fae. It says that it is like a drug and many, many, many times he mentioned things like that. How intoxicating my smell was, how it made him wild. I know he never loved me but I thought... or hoped really that at the time, it may of meant something to him but I guess it didn't. Its depressing to know the most loveable thing about you is the smell and taste of your blood. Is that the only reason that you guys like me?" She got out self-consciously. As she said this, she meant mostly Godric. She couldn't take it if the only thing he liked about her was her blood. He did compliment it.

Bella was expecting Eric to be angry but did not anticipate Godric's reaction. He snarled loudly,

"Bella, do not speak of that idiot! He was a complete and utter fool. Your blood is a part of you, like your caring nature or beautiful looks but it is a mere part which makes you who you are. We care for you not simply your blood. If you had none we could care for you equally." He spoke angrily. Bella's eye's widened.

Eric cleared his throat to gain her attention, "He is right Bella. You just wouldn't smell as nice" He sent her a wink. This made her smile half-heartedly.

Eric continued, "This Edward was a fool. Don't worry about him. I will find him and keep him away from you" Eric promised. He was looking forward to the day when he had this Edward chained in his basement. He had never tortured a cold one before.

Bella gave Eric a watery smile, "thank you. I know, it's just tough sometimes. He really messed me up"

Eric nodded sagely then stood up, towering over her on the couch.

"I will go get debrief Alcide then I'm off to Fangtasia. Will you be joining me tonight?" He asked them.

Bella smiled and shook her head, "Na, I think ill stay in tonight. There's this movie called 'Kill Bill' on tonight, I think it sounds perfect for me" She grinned at him.

Eric smirked and shook his head, "Record it" Is all he said, then zoomed away.

Bella sat next to Godric she started to feel a little awkward, she didn't know how to act around her... lover. Just thinking it made a jolt of happiness and excitement run through her. She started to feel nervous, thinking that she should do something. Turn around and kiss him? Cuddle him? Ugh, she had no idea. One thing was certain however, it was going to be an interesting night.