Just a forewarning these upcoming chapters will be on the more darker and mature side.

-Bella-

The following morning my father was out the door before I was up, which was great because I wasn't really up for awkward small talk especially after our little conversation yesterday. With nothing on the itinerary for the day, and the others occupied with this newborn mess I decided I would pay Jacob visit. To say he was pissed was a bit of an understatement, he was right to feel whatever he wanted however. Seeing as he practically confessed he was in love with me and in return I chose his mortal enemy over him. His mortal enemy that I ended up breaking up with. It was all a mess, I mess that I couldn't stand to let go on.

I couldn't help but wonder what the other three were up to, something in me was beginning to feel as if something was missing. Something in me was craving for their attention, even if it was something as small as just seeing them I'd take it. They had given me their number to call them in case I needed to reach them and I was very tempted to pick up the phone and call them fake some sort of emergency to get them here, but i decided not to. I figured it was best that I didn't bother them in case they were busy. It must've been like they could read my mind because when I went back into my room after my shower there was Athenodora sitting on my bed waiting for me. Her outfit was very simple, black fitted slacks, a high neck tee, and a pair of black loafers. Her hair was pulled back into a braid with a hair tie that had a silver rose on it.

"How was your shower?" She crossed her leg on the bed.

"It was alright." I said as I sat next to her.

"You smell ravishing you know?" She leaned into me and took a deep inhale, her hands moving to be on my thigh.

By now my face was practically burning, as I hoped with all my might that she didn't notice how much what she did turned me on. Something about her hand on my thigh made the most dirtiest and nastiest thought spring into my mind. "T-t-thank you, I uhm used the new bath set you brought me."

"Good, Sulpicia will be happy to know you like it." She kissed my cheek then got up and clapsed her hands together. "Alright then get dressed, I'll meet you downstairs."

With that she disappeared leaving me sitting on my bed, I couldn't describe how she made me feel in that moment. It was then I was reminded of the little sexual experience that I've had. Edward was always stickler for making sure things never got too far, getting him to kiss me could be too much even. Technically Edward was my first boyfriend and besides that I didn't have much in terms of affection to go off of. I was always wrapped up in a book, taking of Renee and making sure the bills and whatever other expenses that needed to be paid were paid on time. I was focused on having to be the adult that the idea of a boyfriend or other matters such as those just were not in my interest. So getting to feel it now ignited a certain fire in me that made me want more, that made want to take things farther. The whole time I was getting dressed that's all I could think of was what if I had let it go farther. Thinking of all the various things I could've done in that moment to get the situation to be... in my favor more. So when I went downstairs I decided I would do exactly that, I'd initiate things and let it play out from there.

Unfortunately my plans were thwarted when I saw another vampire in the kitchen speaking to Athenodora. She was a strawberry blonde woman wear a maroon off shoulder sweater and blue jeans. Her eyes had a very odd tinge to them, which I guess was a result of putting whatever color contacts she had over red eyes. She bowed her head in my direction when she saw me and shot me a smile. The next thing I noticed was the stack of flapjacks on the counter, and all of a sudden the poptart I had been thinking of having seemed so unappetizing compared to the stack of flapjacks on the counter.

"This is Andromeda." She gestured toward the woman.

"Hello." I gave her a small smile.

Athenodora pulled out a chair for me to sit in and gestured for me to begin eating. "Andromeda will be with you at your side at every hour of the day, except for when you require certain moments of privacy of course. She will protect you and watch over you while we are preoccupied with this newborn matter."

While I ate they continued to discuss something I couldn't quite catch onto, I tried to focus on trying to enjoy the meal made for me, but couldn't help trying to catch some stray words here and there. It sounded to me like Athenodora was telling her how she needed to act around humans maybe. I set my fork down next to my plate when I came to the realization, that I couldn't really finish my breakfast. Which seemed to be enough to interrupt their conversation. I had to admit my appetite hasn't been very present lately, so I hadn't been eating very much. I didn't eat very much at dinner yesterday either, and had breakfast not been made for me I probably would've just chewed on the poptart until I tossed it wherever I could.

"Wait for me outside I will call for you in a moment." Athenodora said without even looking at the women. She simply bowed her head and disappeared. "You haven't eat very much as of late."

"I know I'm just not hungry."

"Bella, were worried. It's not healthy to be eating so little, were afraid the stress of this situation has begun to wear on you as of late."

"No, no, no I'm okay I swear. I just had a lot to eat yesterday at dinner so I'm just not really hungry. " I tried to lie. She didn't seem convinced however she looked at me suspiciously her brows furrowed. Before she could come to the conclusion that she didn't believe me I grabbed the front of her shirt and pulled her towards me. Her lips felt nice and soft against mine and even more so when she bit my bottom lip then sucked on it. I decided to be bold and add tongue into the mix, which must have been enough to push things farther. She picked me up and set me on the counter before taking the lead on the kiss. My legs were wrapped around her and I started to moan when she started moving her tongue with mine in a way that had me burning for her even more.

Before things could go to far however she broke the kiss, but still kept our foreheads touching. She had her eyes closed for a minute before she reopened them. It was extremely intimate to be staring into her eyes especially with how close we were. I tried to move back in for another kiss, but she pulled away. She smirked and gave me a quick peck when she saw me pout.

"You will have dinner with us later this evening, I expect you to finish your entire plate." She kissed my cheek and helped me down from the counter, she pulled me into a hug and buried her face in my hair, taking in a deep breath. "You know next time you try something like this I'll make sure it ends with you screaming my name." She whispered and then I felt a sharp smack on my bottom. Immediately my face turned red, and to make it worse was when I realized just how into the kiss I was and the mess.

I went back upstairs to change before heading outside to meet with Andromeda, the woman set to spend 24/7 with me in order to keep me safe. She was waiting for me next to my truck and bowed her head when she saw me. I didn't know how I was going to tell her that the itinerary of the day involved going to the reservation today to visit my best friend the werewolf. She opened the door for me to get in and slid in after, I was expecting her to try and start some small talk with me but nothing. She did nothing but stare out the window watching all the humans going about their day I guess. It made me wonder if there were vampires in the castle that didn't always get to go out and interact with humans much. Maybe there were some that just could not contain their thirst and could not be trusted to protect the vampire secret if allowed to roam amongst humans. It was a quite car ride without her saying much, that is until we started getting closer to the treaty line.

"Im afraid we cannot go this way." She said. "There is danger ahead."

"I know." I continued driving. "One of those dangers is my bestfriend."

"Please, stop driving! We cannot go this way it is too dangerous!" She exclaimed.

"Look, it's okay I've been here a dozen times." I tried to calm her down.

I parked on the side of the road before going any further, knowing I couldn't bring her over the treaty line. I think she was ready to drag me out of there herself if she could've, her face was set in stone, her eyes searching the tree tops for whatever threat was there.

"Please, you must understand I have been tasked with your protection. It is too dangerous for you to go, please!" She grabbed my arm trying to stop me from going any further.

"Look you can come with me or you can get out and wait for me, but either way I'm going."

That seemed to shut her up, she crossed her arms and shook her head letting out a huge sigh. As we drove, I couldn't help but take notice of how calm the forest around us seem to be. It was a loud silence, the "you could hear a pen drop" type silence. One would consider it extremely concerning though if you were able to hear a pen drop in the middle of the forest. You did not have the chirping of birds, the buzzing of insects, let alone the sound of the wind rustling the leaves on the ground. It was dead silent. I could feel myself begin to question if I should just listen Andromeda and turn back. I mean it was still the morning so there was plenty of the day left to come up with something else to do.

As we got closer towards Jacobs house I could feel that awful gut feeling return, and a little voice in my head telling me turn back while you still can. Andromeda drew up her hood, and slid down in the seat. She turned her head towards me slightly and looked down, so that anyone who caught a look inside the truck would not be able to identify her.

When we got to Jacobs house there were three other cars in the drive way next to Billy's (Jacobs really since Billy was no longer able to drive). I let out a disappointed sigh as I realized it probably wasn't the best time to try apologizing to Jacob. Andromeda head was snapped in every direction as I could tell she was catching on to the scent of the wolves. Reason number two for why it was best that I leave and try again another time. I was about to put the car in reverse and was getting ready to leave when something from the corner of my eye caught my attention.

"I'll be right back I promise." I put the car in park and opened the car door. "I just need to check something out and then I promise will go."

"Fine, but quickly." She nearly growled, her eyes still looking around.

I had this awful eery feeling as I walked towards the back of the house where the little shop Jacob had that he would work on his car on. The curtains around his house were all drawn except for one that had a little crack in it that you could see through. They were all in the living room Paul, Sam, Embry, Quil, Jared, and Leah standing in a circle. There was another woman with them, she had to be one of the tribe elders based on the tattoos she had on her face and body. Another girl was there in the middle of the cirlce they formed, her hair was stringy and stuck to her face. Her and hands and feet were bound behind her so she was forced to be on her stomach, her clothes were ripped and dirty with dried blood on it. I could tell she was trying to scream from behind her gag, her eyes were wide as she was looking all around her. Jacob was lying next to her, his closed, his arms next to him with his palms turned upright.

The elderly woman took some powder and poured it over head, then closed her eyes and whispered something. Immediately the girl began to thrash around, her head snapped back in a silent scream. Then they all closed their eyes and began to chant, on the floor Jacob began to levitate and a silver glow started coming from his eyes. As the girl struggled against her restraints and tears streamed down her cheek, his eye grew brighter and brighter until all of a sudden everything stopped. Like someone had pressed pause and they all froze in place. Then out of nowhere Jacob seized, his head snapped back, his hands curled into tight fist. His body bent upwards in the air in a manner that seemed as if he would break his back if he bent any further. With a hard thud, he slammed into the ground and his mouth began to foam and it was clear to see he was choking on something.

The elderly woman rolled her eyes and shook her head, then she got on the floor and rolled Jacob to his side. Leah looked just as if not more annoyed then the woman, she crossed her arms and shook her head too. Sam took off his belt and put it in Jacobs mouth, meanwhile the rest of the looked on in concern. Annoyed and disappointed concern that is. No one however bothered to check on the girl tied up on the floor, who at this point was clearly passed out.

I decided there was no point in staying any longer, and as I tried to keep this mornings breakfast down I made my way back to the car. I must have looked ill, but no matter how many times Andromeda asked I refused to say anything. It was that or hurl on the poor woman out of disgust for what I had just witnessed. My mind was going a million miles an hour, what were they doing? Why were they doing it? Who was that girl? What had they done to her? And Jacob, why was he participating in that, Jacob wouldn't hurt a fly much less allow someone else to do so. I knew he had changed in some ways when he started shifting, but I had no idea it was like this.

I drove straight home, I was shaking so bad I couldn't even get the key into the lock. I parked so sloppily in the driveway that I just handed the key to Andromeda and asked her to park the car for me. When I got upstairs to my room I was hyperventilating so bad that I didn't even realize the choking sobs were coming from me. The whole time Andromeda looked very disturbed, shes probably never had to deal with a human in a state of chock. She kept trying to talk to me, calm me down, but I was too far gone. The image of what occured kept playing in my head in a endless loop until I threw up on myself and passed out in the middle of my bedroom floor.