Chapter sixteen
My mate is amazing and beautiful, smart and sexy, deadly and delicious. Best of all she is all mine! I didn't like the fact that she had to use her allure to control the wolves but she did make sure that not one of them touched her so at least that was a plus. We still have a long road ahead of us and I hope that she is up for everything I put in front of her. Peter has taken to walking ahead of us and is quickly looking off in the distance and to his sides. He kind of looks like an Indian scout from way back guiding pilgrims through the woods. Bella has been silent since we left the wolves and her mental shield is still blocking out her emotions. I wonder what is bothering her.
"Darlin'? Are you okay?" I asked gently.
"Oops, sorry Jazz I forgot about the shield for a moment. Is that better?" She replied as I was flooded with worry and neverending love.
"What's worryin' ya?" Letting my drawl wash over her. Yeah I know low blow using the accent to sway her to me.
"Lots of things, Em and Rose, the wolves, Arianna, Alice and Edward. Not to mention worry about my dad."
"I can help you with that sweets. The wolves will help us, actually they are ecstatic about it. Em is afraid you won't let him back in to your life and Rose wants to apologize. Got no answers on Arianna or Malice and Doucheward. Oh and I will head back to the house to keep Em and Rose company while the two of you go get a bite to eat then stop by your dad's place." Peter said as cryptic as ever.
"My dad, how can I talk to him. He's going to notice that I'm no longer human Peter. He'll freak." Bella squeaked.
"Actually he is going to be quite understanding but you have to find out for yourself. I'm not giving you any more deets. Now shoo, both of you. Find a drug dealer who samples his own product in Seattle then go see the Chief." Peter said before taking off towards the house.
"Cryptic fucker!" I whispered.
"I know right?! How Char puts up with his craziness I'll never understand."
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"So are we all in favor of helping Bella and the other vamps to kill a bunch of southern vamps and crazy newborns?" Jacob asked the pack.
A chorus of yes in response.
"Okay it's settled but we can't cut the pack in half, what about the reservation?" Leah asked.
"Maybe we can talk to Jasper and see if he knows any other vamps that can run interference outside of our territory while you are gone." Quil asked.
"Are you insane? Vampires helping to protect Forks and La Push while we are gone?" Paul questioned.
"Actually I remember Bella saying something about the Cullen's having 'cousins' that were also vegetarian vamps. It's actually worth a shot." Jacob stated.
"Didn't the one with dreads mention that his mate in Alaska was one of them?" Jared added.
"Oh yeah, aren't they supposed to be succubi like Bella?" Embry piped up with his comment.
"Okay so when we meet them next we'll ask. Now if you don't mind I have a very tired mate to look after." Jacob said as he lifted Angela up off the arm chair and walked out the door.
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"Eddiekins, ever since that news report about Bella being missing and presumed kidnapped people have been disappearing off my radar." Alice whined.
"First of all pet, you are never to call me Eddiekins. You were given certain nicknames that are allowed but when we are in the middle of a session you know that you are only to refer to me as Master and only when I allow you to speak. You will need to be punished for your mistakes. 100 lashes for speaking without permission, we'll discuss the 'Eddiekins' punishment later. Now second, who has gone missing? You may speak."
"Peter and Charlotte, Jasper, Angela and now Em and Rose; Master."
"Em and Rose should be at the house with Carlisle and Esme. Why don't I call them to reassure you pet?" Edward cooed.
Edward grabbed his phone from the table in the corner while pulling a pink leather whip off of the wall. He dialed the house phone and after several rings Esme answered out of breath. Carlisle must be at it again with Esme. Edward inwardly chuckled.
"Hello." Said a breathless Esme.
"Hello Esme, sorry to interrupt but Em and Rose disappeared from Alice's radar and she was worried." Edward gently spoke.
"They left early this morning Edward. Something about visiting Tennessee and then having some alone time. I'm sure they are fine. They just probably aren't making definite decisions and are just going with the flow dear." Esme replied.
"Of course, I'm sure if they need us they'll call." Edward replied.
"Aah stop that Carlisle, I'm on the phone with Edward."
"Yes and you answered his question, now I have a few of my own starting with who does this pussy belong to?" Carlisle growled before making Esme squeal again.
"Goodbye Edward, talk to you later." Esme giggled.
"Bye Edward, I suggest a 50 lash punishment on Alice for making you interrupt us." Carlisle said before hanging up the phone.
Yuck, Edward thought. Carlisle said pussy.
"Now pet you see they are just fine. They went on a little trip but as for you after the lashes you will be extremely upset. For the Eddiekins remark I am taking away all your shopping privileges for a month." Edward announced.
Alice whimpered but did not respond.
"Very good pet, you didn't speak. There is hope for you yet. Now let's get through these lashes because you have not finished servicing me yet."
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After a quick meal and a quickie in the nearby alley, Bella and I ran towards the Chief's home in Forks. As we arrived in front of the house I noticed another car parked behind the police cruiser. As we neared it there was a strong scent of wet dog coming off of it. I was about to ask Bella about it when she replied that the car belonged to Sue Clearwater.
"She checks up on dad all the time. I think the two of them have a thing going on but neither wants to admit it. Maybe they think that Leah, Seth and I will be upset or something. Or maybe they keep it secret out of respect for Harry's memory." Bella quietly informed me.
"Would you be upset?" I asked.
"No, I would be ecstatic for him. He deserves to find love again. He pined over Renee for far too long." She replied.
"Well I only hear two heartbeats so it should be safe to talk to them considering Sue is the mother of two shifters. Oh but we might want to wait a bit because…"
"I know I hear it too and was hoping it was coming from one of the neighbors. Let's just sneak inside and wait quietly in the living room." Bella whispered.
After several 'oh Charlies' and 'does that feel good baby' I was afraid that I would have to bend Bella over the dining room table. At the same time she looked as if she might actually vomit from hearing her dad having sex. I tell you for an older man he sure has stamina. I counted three orgasms from Sue before he drove home with the fourth that drug him over the edge with her.
Finally we could hear them getting dressed and as they walked down the stairs and continued to kiss at the bottom Bella had had enough and made our presence known with a slight throat clearing noise.
"Dad, Sue sorry to interrupt but I thought you would like to know you have an audience."
"Bella? You're alive!" Charlie exclaimed.
"In a manner of speaking, yes."
"I should be going, you probably want to talk on your own." Sue mumbled as she backed toward the door.
"No! You should be here Sue. I'm going to need you once Bella tells me what I'm sure is coming next." Charlie crypticly announced.
"Daddy come into the living room and sit down. This may be a bit much for you to hear." Bella stated.
"Are you that afraid that your old man is going to have a heart attack from your news?" Charlie asked.
"Yes."
Charlie chuckled as he escorted Sue to the couch and sat down to face both Bella and I.
"How about I make this easier on you and tell you what I know so far? And you can fill in the blanks from there." Charlie asked.
"Okay."
"Sue can you do me a favor and switch on the lamp beside you? Oh and please stay calm once the lights are turned on." Charlie announced.
I could feel that Charlie was holding something back. He was way too calm for a man just finding out that his daughter was alive and well after disappearing in the middle of the night a few weeks back. He knows something I'm sure of it. But what?!
Sue flipped on the lamp and as she turned around her heart skipped a beat and she gasped before falling to the couch beside Charlie.
"Well at least you didn't pass out Sue. I would think that being the mother of two shifters you would've been de-sensitized to the supernatural." Charlie softly spoke.
"You knew what I was?" I asked.
"I know everything about you Major." Charlie confessed.
"H-how?" Bella stuttered.
"Same way I knew about the shifters, and you being Edward's singer and that Charlotte or Peter would save you from the auction house. I watch."
"You watch what?" Sue and Bella asked simultaneously.
"We go by many names but I'm sure the Major here has heard about the Watchers." Charlie replied.
"Fucking hell, are you serious?" I asked.
"As serious as I am with my love of this woman and the fact that I still love Bella even if she is a human drinking vampire mated to the God of War." Charlie replied while switching his stare between Sue and Bella.
"Well color me surprised." I said as my phone beeped a new text.
It was from Peter, cryptic bastard just replied with told ya so, ya had to hear it for yourself.
"Was that Peter?" Bella asked.
I nodded.
"Remind me to find some way of torturing him involving Char, whips, leather and maybe some whip cream."
I of course growled in return.
"Bells please don't provoke him, I don't need Aries in my living room wanting to hurt the first male he sees. It won't matter that I'm human and your father. He'll still want to kill me."
"Sorry Dad."
"Okay how about we start from the beginning. I'm Major Jasper Whitlock and I'm mated to your daughter." I stated.
"Chief Charlie Swan of the Forks PD and current Watcher in the Northwest division of the US. My expertise is in the Quileute shifters and local vampires." Charlie replied while shaking my hand.
Bella rolled her eyes and Sue passed out. This just keeps getting weirder and weirder.