Chapter twenty-three
"I I don't know what you are talking about?" The doctor stuttered.
"Lies! You forget I am empathic. Just because I am Ares and run mostly on instinct does not mean that I can't still use my powers on you animal drinker." I bellowed.
"Carlisle quit lying and tell them the truth. Even I can feel that you are lying. Look at them, they will kill you if you don't do as they say." His mate cried.
Enyo quickly grabbed up Esme and was prepared to decapitate her if necessary to gain answers from the doctor. I was sure by her emotions that she knew nothing about Bella or Enyo and did not want her harmed.
"Stop my goddess, do not harm her. She knows nothing but what she has witnessed or been told by the doctor." I whisper commanded.
She winked at me in response and then I knew I could use his mate as bait against him.
"Doctor you best start speaking my mate is blood thirsty and still a newborn. She can't always control her strength."
"Alright, alright I'll tell you everything I know. Just don't hurt her, please I beg you."
"I'm listening."
"I knew the first moment I met Bella that she would be a succubus if turned. It was her scent. In my many years travel as a vampire I have met many people before they were turned. Edward knows of this as well from reading my mind. That is one of the reasons that he didn't want to change you, that and the fact that since meeting Alice he has been faithful to her since she is his mate."
"You knew they were mates the whole time and didn't say anything?" I asked.
"He asked me not to say anything. He told me that Alice had seen a vision of you meeting your mate and even though it was years off from then she would stay by your side until then. He made it sound as if you would be heartbroken to live on your own for that time frame. All around you were mated couples and you had no one. It pained me to watch it. That was why Esme and I would go on year long vacations away from you all. He would stare at Alice and you with such a pained expression and then there were times when you wanted solitude and Alice would go shopping. Mostly alone but she would take Edward with her at times claiming she needed someone to corral all the bags and so forth. I couldn't be around it, it was affecting Esme as well. She grieved for Edward thinking that he was the one losing out." Carlisle confessed.
Enyo shifted slightly at the mention of Esme grieving for Edward. Her emotions were shielded but I could feel them slightly. Her shield would never be strong enough to keep me out completely. She felt for Esme and I knew that nothing truly bad would come of either of them. It would pain Bella too much and in return would cause Enyo pain.
Carlisle continued on his confession with the story of the succubus.
"Are you aware of the strength, mentally, that any succubus wields? How easy it would be for her to rule the world if she didn't have the proper training or supervision?" Carlisle questioned and we all just stared at him blankly. Peter let out a small gasp and then retreated back to his usual smirk.
"Well the voice that she has used carries in a way that none of you can imagine or understand. It calls to other vampires. It draws them in, they are at her mercy. I believe that Bella's shield is helping to counteract the effect but it's still there. If she is not careful this place will be crawling with nomadic vampires as well as established covens seeking the source of the pull. You could have a war on your hands if it gets out of hand." Carlisle explained.
"Ares I've heard enough. I'm ready to pass judgment on him." Enyo announced.
"Judgment, NO please Bella he's my mate have mercy on him. I know he hurt you by his silence but it wasn't his place to tell." Esme whined.
"Silence woman, look at me." Enyo growled and Esme slowly complied.
"You will remain calm and silent as I pass judgment. You will do as I say and stay still until I tell you otherwise."
Esme's eyes welled with venom that would never be shed. But silently she nodded her head then lowered it to her previous submissive state.
"My warrior, my love would you be so kind as to face the doctor towards me?" She cooed.
"Of course my goddess."
Carlisle whimpered and tried to fight but when he felt his arm slowly ripping away from his shoulder he knew that I was too strong for him.
"Jasper please son, spare me. It wasn't my right to say anything. I only wanted everyone's happiness but saying something, anything would have caused more heartache for at least one of you." Carlisle begged.
"Doctor you crave dominance and knowledge. The doctor in you always wants to learn, experiment and explore new things. Well I think we will give you something new to explore and learn about. What do you say my goddess. Shall we switch things up a bit?" I stated.
"Oh yes definitely my warrior. Of course I don't believe that the good doctor will enjoy it all that much though." Enyo cooed.
"Please I'm begging you both-"
"Silence. Look at me Doctor." Enyo bellowed in that strange voice of hers. Again all the vampires in the room shifted toward her but none moved. All still obeying her initial command.
"You crave dominance and knowledge. I think that it is time that your control be tested. I can sense that you prefer Esme as a submissive but allow her to appear as an equal in gatherings such as this. You will no longer dominate her as such. If she chooses later on to relinquish control over you then Ares and myself will allow it but for the time being you are now her submissive. You have to prove to me first that you are a changed man." Carlisle started to protest but Enyo cut him off. "If you test me on this I will use my powers to convert you to human blood. Don't push my patience Doctor." Enyo gestured to me to place Esme behind him. "Doctor Cullen you will bear the left side of your neck to me and accept your punishment." I whispered to Esme where she was to place her mouth and how she was to insert as much of her venom into him as possible.
Carlisle whimpered as he submissively positioned himself in front of me. Just as he lifted his eyes to mine Esme bit down into his neck inserting as much venom into him as possible. He hissed and growled and tried to fight but Esme had the position of power over him and shoved him to the floor. When she was done Carlisle was a whimpering mess and lust was pouring off of Esme. I gestured to Emmett but of course he didn't move.
"My goddess do you mind." I spoke as I gestured toward Emmett.
'Of course my warrior, Emmett could you be so kind as to carry Carlisle to his room so that Esme can care for him?"
"Absolutely little sis." Emmett smirked.
As the three retreated from the room I called out to Esme. "Esme you might want to consider converting to human blood for the time being. It would help with your strength." She stopped for a moment and looked in my direction then continued on up the stairs. I do believe we might have another converter in our midst.
"Okay then back to the business at hand." Enyo turned towards the rest of the vampires.
"You can all relax now. I won't bite." And with that joke I knew that my precious Bella was back. I was no longer needed and eased back into my cage leaving it wide open for either Jasper or the Major to take over again.
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"So dad what brings you here." I said as I brought my father back to the couch.
"Well kiddo I have a bit of information for you and thought I'd share it with you now before you leave for the bonfire. I don't think this will be an interesting tidbit for the wolves." Charlie said handing me the file.
I opened it up to find the confidential files on tons of hardcore criminals who have eluded the police and prison time. As I flipped through the file I started calculating and realized that my father had just served up a vampire version of Thanksgiving dinner.
"Daddy I don't know what to say this is amazing." I said as I eased up close to him to hug him. I could feel the tension in the room. Everyone was afraid that I would harm him so whispered to him that I thought it would be best if he hugged me. "I don't want to hurt you daddy so you might want to lead the hugging just in case."
"What did your pops give you sweet cheeks?" Garrett asked.
"Oh but she is going to have you begging for mercy Garrett." Charlie chuckled.
"Who? Bean? Nah she's all talk and no bite." Garrett laughed.
"No not Bella, your mate stupid."
"I don't have a mate." Garrett amended.
"Yet." Charlie retorted. "Anyway I just handed you the last known whereabouts of all the hardcore criminal offenders from here to Maria's territory. Use it wisely."
"Shit, Bella remind me to buy your dad some expensive fishing gear for Christmas." Jasper added.
"I give you a catalog from my favorite store." Charlie added.
"Well sweetheart I need to get to La Push. Sue's waiting for me. She is telling Billy that I know and wants me to be there for the story telling. I see you later." He said as he kissed my cheek and left the house.
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We arrived at the border and Embry was there to escort us to the bonfire. When we got there Sam was pacing and Billy had a worried look on his face. Jasper leaned in to tell me that they were both shifting in emotions from shock at Charlie's reveal and apprehension of our arrival.
"Bella, care to introduce your friends?" Billy asked.
"Nice to see you too Billy. This is Major Jasper Whitlock my mate and his brother Captain Peter Whitlock." I replied.
"I still can't believe you are entertaining the idea of leeches helping us." Sam growled. Emily patted his arm to try and calm him but it did nothing.
"Trust me when I say being around you shifters doesn't help our sense of smell but you are good people. We are not all evil. We may drink the blood of humans but only humans with a criminal past that deserve death." Peter explained.
"Yes but how exactly are you helping us by bringing more of you here around our humans? And Jake has allowed you to take four of our strongest with you to save one human." Sam countered.
"And in the process wipe out an army of vampires, both newborn and seasoned ones. Some of which have abilities such as Jasper and I." I added.
"Bella come sit down and speak with Old Quil, Sue and myself. Jake wishes to ask you for a favor while you are gone with the boys and we need assurance from you that it is the right decision." Billy calmly mentioned.
"What is it you need, Chief Black?" Jasper said while standing in his perfect military mode. The number of wolves nearby must be making him nervous.
"Major, the young Alpha insists that there are other vampires of the animal drinking diet that reside in Alaska. He requests that they assist in protecting La Push and Forks while you are gone." Old Quil spoke softly.
"The Denalis. There are five of them. Plus I believe one of the females is newly mated to a human drinker. You have banned him from the state of Washington even though he assisted you in killing the red headed female who was stalking my Bella." Major clarified.
"Can you assure us that we are safe if they all assist us?" Sue asked.
"I cannot but can get in contact with them and ask. Eleazar is a good friend of Carlisle Cullen and prefers to honor the safety of all human life. Although I have to explain to you that the three sisters are succubi and could cause trouble for everyone here. You would have to build an agreement with them that none are allowed near the town or reservation."
"But I am told Bella is a succubus as well and she does not seem to be causing trouble." Billy added.
"My mate has a physical and mental shield that blocks her allure. Without it you would be a drooling mess right now." Major added.
"Could we see a demonstration?" Old Quil asked.
"I will only entertain that request on the wolves. Sorry gentlemen but you are getting up there in age. I wouldn't want to cause a heart attack on any of you."
"Thanks a lot kiddo."
"Trust me dad you didn't see the state I left my first meal in when I first woke up."
"That bad ay."
"Let's just say their eyes weren't the only thing focusing upwards." I said and giggled when all the men human and inhuman shifted uncomfortably.
"Alright then who's it gonna be Bean, one of the younger pups or would you rather use that talent on some of the bigger ones?" Peter asked.
"Hmm, let's see I think - don't you dare move Paul! Think you're so smart, front and center brother wolf. And maybe –"
"Paul? You had to pick Paul?" Major started growling.
"Not just him but Embry and Jared as well." I laughed. Major was still growling and I threw a physical shield on him just in case.
"Everyone else will have a mental and physical shield on them so I suggest you don't move from that spot."
"Bella if you don't mind I'm just going to make a phone call while you do this. I've already experienced enough of both you and the Major."
Dad quickly moved over to his car and sat down behind the wheel and started dialing.
"Now boys, I know you all harbor some sort of lust filled feelings for me I can sense it. Who wants a piece of Bella?" They all three nodded and took a step towards me.
"Good, but what are you willing to do to get it?" Embry was shaking and Jared was shifting his weight. Paul was looking away from me trying to fight my pull.
"Paul, sweetheart look at me before I call Rachel and tell her about the streaking episode when you lost the bet five months ago." Major was roaring loudly and clawing at the shield. Paul couldn't hold out any longer and focused on me. As soon as he did all three of them phased and started to wrestle each other to the ground. I didn't want them to hurt one another so I used my voice to return their focus to me. "Stop fighting right this instant."
Old Quil thought it hysterical and was clapping and laughing in his seat. Major had not calmed down so I removed the mental shield from him and placed it on the wolves. "Major you will calm down. Feel my emotions you know my feelings toward my brothers and toward you. Which is of familial love and which is something more, something deeper?" He was still pacing in the shield but I could tell that he had calmed a bit. "Answer me soldier!" I bellowed.
"Theirs is familial, ours is deeper." He panted. "Good boy, but I'm keeping you in the shield for now. Your eyes are still black."
"Bella, Major I have someone on the phone that would like to speak to you all." Dad called out.
"Sure Dad, who is it?" I asked.
"Eleazar Denali." He replied.
A/N: Many hugs and kisses to Lady Skyelite for Carlisle's punishment and the upcoming Denali situation! Oh and by the way those kisses are from the oh so deliciously sinful and mouthwatering Ares. That man gives me the shivers just thinking of him standing there all shirtless, angry, feral and horny. Yummy!