"How can you eat that stuff. It looks disgusting with all that grease." Victoria said as she watched Bella eat her third piece of pizza while the trio was sitting on the couch in the hotel room watching a movie on tv. They had lucked out and the presidential suite had been available so they had not only had a bedroom but a sitting room where the two vampires had a place to hang out while Bella used the bed. That is if Victoria couldn't find a way to get Bella to share the bed with her and Rosalie. The less clothing the better in her mind. The only thing stopping her from seducing her little mate was the fact that the girl had a rough couple days and she didn't want Bella to be pushed past the limit again. Her mind went through many different scenarios of things they could do that wouldn't stress Bella out but she wasn't sure what Bella or Rosalie would be comfortable with. She had no clue what Rosalie's sexual history was but Bella had told her that she was a virgin so Victoria knew she had to be patient when it came to claiming her mate. That didn't mean she wouldn't be up for anything Bella suggested though.

"Pizza is a food staple for people that live off of take out."Bella pointed to herself. "That would be me when I don't feel like cooking. My dad didn't care what I did with the food budget as long as he had his dinner ready for him when he got home and I had breakfast ready for him every morning. It was easier to just order out some nights. Pizza was the only food that was available to be delivered in Forks. I've grown to like it quite a bit."

Rosalie shook her head. She couldn't believe how neglectful her mate's parents were. She noticed when helping Bella pack her stuff that there was barely anything personal. It had only taken Bella five minutes to pack a lifetimes worth of possessions into three boxes and a duffle bag full of clothing. It made Rosalie's heart ache knowing that her mate had so little in the way of mementos. It was just more evidence of how alone Bella was in this world. That Bella turned out the way she did was a miracle. She had reason to hate the world but Bella remained positive and still had easily opened her heart to not only Victoria but Rosalie as well. "When we get to Denali I'm sure if you asked, Carmen would be more than happy to make you homemade pizza. She loves to cook more than Esme and her kitchen puts most professional ones to shame."

"What is the Denali coven like and did you tell them about Bella and myself?" Victoria asked.

"I sent a text to their coven leader Tanya telling her that I would there in a few days with guests and to please not tell anyone about it." Rosalie said. "I didn't tell her more because I was afraid that if she talked to Carlisle she would mention it before we had a chance to explain."

Bella was confused. "Why do we care if Carlisle finds out Victoria and I are going to Denali with you?"

"The Cullens will come after us if they find out I'm with you." Noticing the confused looks Rosalie explained. "Edward may have left you but I know for a fact he intended to come back. You were to valuable to them with your ability to block Edward's gift. If they find out I went against Carlisle's sire command to not only visit you but to tell you about the mate bond they will be furious. I know when they do come they will try to use physical force to take me away from you and Carlisle will probably try to change you himself to create a sire bond with you to control you. If he found out about your gift being so strong he would have already done it. The Cullens are sadistic. They act nice and harmless but it's just that an act. Carlisle has been trying for decades to fill his coven with gifted vampires so he can over throw the Volturi. He and Edward have been plotting since Carlisle turned him and discovered he could read minds."

"If what you are saying is true." Victoria held up a hand to stop Rosalie's protest. "I completely believe you. What I don't understand is if what you say is true then where does the Denali coven fit in. I heard you call them your cousins. If you are that close then why would you want to expose our mate to Carlisle's allies?"

"The Denali put up with Carlisle and the rest of them because they like to keep the peace. Even though we call them cousins we actually don't see each other that much. The term is more used because we all live off of animal blood. Tanya the leader has an intense hatred for Edward and although Edward denies it she has forbid him from ever visiting their territory. I'm not sure exactly what happened between the two, I just know it was years before I met them after I was turned. No one mentioned or talked about Edward while I was there and acted like he didn't exist at all." Rosalie told them.

"So because they hate Edward they will help us?" Bella asked. She wasn't sure she was understanding Rosalie's relationship with the coven.

Rosalie shook her head. "Not only because of that. I am really close with the sisters Tanya, Irina and Kate. They have asked me many times to join their coven but Carlisle has forbidden me from doing so. I was actually surprised he didn't put up a fight when I asked to go and visit them by myself. They have been rather distracted lately though."

"Ok so they will help us not only out of their hatred for the Cullens but because you are close to them." Victoria could work with that. With every thing she was learning about Rosalie's old coven she realized that maybe she would have to get together with Laurent and Riley soon and just take care of them before they became a bigger problem then they already were.

"Who are the other members of the coven?" Bella asked. She was still feeling uneasy about Rosalie's relationship with them but hoped that when she met the Denali she would find them as trustworthy as Rosalie did.

"The only other two members are Carmen and her mate Eleazar. Eleazar used to work for the Volturi. He is actually one of the reasons I want to take you to Alaska. He has a gift that allows him to detect other gifts in vampires and humans." Rosalie told them. "I'm hoping he can give us more information on Bella's gift so we can figure out the best way to help her control it."

"That is a valuable gift. If he worked for the Volturi why was he allowed to leave? I would think they would want to keep him in Italy." Victoria heard that once you were employed with the Volturi you weren't allowed to leave. You were forced to stay for the remainder of your life. Death being the only way out.

"He claims the Volturi aren't as vicious as we are led to believe. He actually has great respect for the Queens and on occasion still visits them." Rosalie personally didn't really have an opinion on whether the Volturi were evil dictators or not. "The only information I know about them from anyone other than him is from Carlisle who used to be part of the old guard when the kings were in charge. I think in some ways his loyalty to the kings and hatred of the queens is the reason he wants to overthrow them. His belief that women are inferior to men and shouldn't be in charge probably being another thing fueling his plans."

"I think after we get everything with Bella settled I need to contact Laurent and Riley. It seems our issues are now more than just revenge. They are a threat to our mate bonds and I don't know about you two but I won't let a threat against us continue to live." Victoria said.

"Do you think the Denali would stand against the Cullens with us?" Bella asked. After Edward had left her in the woods her feelings for the Cullens were neutral. She didn't have any feelings good or bad for them. The just existed as someone from Bella's past that she never planned on seeing again. Now though knowing they wanted to harm not only herself but Rosalie as well, she wasn't going to let that happen. Rosalie, Victoria and her had a chance at a happiness that each had craved in their own ways and she would be damned if some women hating idiots were going to take it away.

"I believe they will if it comes to that." Rosalie told her.

"Well there isn't much we can do now except enjoy each others company and as I said before I was looking forward to spending the night in a hotel room with my mate." Victoria took the empty plate from Bella's hand and set it down on the coffee table. Turning back to Bella she ran a finger down Bella's neck smirking when she felt Bella shiver. "So Bella now that we have you alone what exactly would you like to do?"

"Uhm."Bella gulped. She knew exactly what she wanted to do but she wasn't sure if she was ready for that yet. It might not even be safe.

Noticing Bella's flustered state Rosalie decided to have pity on the poor girl. "How about the three us go to the bedroom and Victoria and I give you a nice massage."

"That sounds like a wonderful idea." Victoria agreed. She was surprised that Rosalie had taken the initiative. Victoria thought that Rosalie would have been more prudish and Victoria would be the one leading both girls through their sexual relationship. It was good knowing that it wouldn't all fall on her shoulders.

"Ok, how about I take a shower and meet you both in bedroom when you are ready." Bella needed a minute to catch her breath and she would really like to clean herself after living in the cab of her truck for almost a day.

"Do you need help washing your back?" Victoria asked a little to innocently to actually be innocent.

Bella stumbled into the wall at the thought. She ignored the twin laughs she heard behind her. "No I will be fine."

Rosalie grinned as she watched her little mate leave the room. "Do you think she is in the bathroom right now having a panic attack?"

"I think you will find that our mate may surprise you. I don't know how she was with your brother but in the times I have spent with Bella she has been open to physical affection and has been the one to introduce touches." Victoria told her.

"She was meek and passive when she was with my brother." Rosalie frowned thinking about it. "He told her what to do and she did it. I hated watching this girl who was originally so full of life be broken down into something that didn't even resemble the strong independent woman I knew she was."

"When I asked her what happened with you guys she explained to me the only reason she ever went along with even dating Edward was because she thought they were mates. She was always a lesbian and never really thought about men. Bella was convinced to stay with him because your whole family kept telling her they we were meant to be together. I think that's why she recovered so easily when you guys left. Once she realized she wasn't Edward's mate she felt relieved."Victoria thought to that first conversation fondly. It was the first time she spoke to her mate and she would always cherish it.

Hearing that Bella was relieved that she wasn't Edward's mate help sooth a part of Rosalie that was still fearful that Bella would willingly pick Edward over her. It had been forced into her mind over and over that Bella belonged to Edward and Rosalie would never be with her but hearing that Bella didn't actually care was nice to hear. She still would talk to Bella about it but she wasn't as worried anymore. Hearing the shower turn off she decided to worry about it later. "I'm going to shower also. I know Bella loves her truck and even I admit I have a fondness for it, but the interior has decades worth of dirt imbedded through out it. I feel filthy."

"I'll shower after you then." Victoria said making her way towards the bedroom. "That will give me a few minutes alone with Bella. I miss her after being away from her while we have been driving."

"Do you think we should switch tomorrow?" Rosalie asked. She didn't want to be away from Bella but she wanted to be fair to Victoria.

Victoria shook her head. "No, I think it is safer with all the things we are learning about your former coven to keep you and Bella together. That way if we do get separated Bella may be able to keep you both safe until I can come help. I don't want them catching you alone."

"Thank you." Rosalie was touched that Victoria thought of her safety. She was ashamed to admit it but Rosalie knew that out of the three of them she was the least likely to be able to defend not only herself but had no chance of protecting the other two at all. Even Bella being human had a better chance against the Cullens than she did. It was with thoughts of learning how to fight that she made her way to the shower.