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"Ivy talking looks like this."

Faye taking to Ivy in her mind looks like this.

"Faye talking out loud looks like this."

Chapter 16

Faye POV

As I was turning my attention over to our bonds when a shriek pierced the air making everyone freeze. I could feel Emmett and Rosalie start to tense up as we all glanced towards the sound.

I relaxed when I realized it was just Alice who screamed with Jasper next to her. Alice looked really happy for some reason.

Geez, she scared me for a moment! My ears are still ringing! I told Ivy as she nodded her head in agreement, still shaking her head to stop the ringing.

"OH MY GOD! The bear is so cute!" Alice speeds over to us and reaches out her hand. "Do you think it will let me pet them?"

Well, she is the sister of our bonds maybe I should let-

At the same time, Carlisle began talking.

"Alice, I don't think that's-" Carlisle stated but was cut off by twin growls.

I felt the body I was on become tense as Rosalie held me tighter and I saw Emmett step in front of us. Jasper sped over and grabbed Alice as he also became tense.

"Everyone let's just calm down" Esme added but it seemed like no one heard her.

Ivy? What should we do? Not that I don't like our bonds being protective of us, but I don't want them to fight! Especially just because Alice wanted to pet us.

"The only thing I could think of is for you to whimper. Bonds will snap out of anything when the other is hurt. They will forget about Alice and focus on us. I think that the tension will go away after that. Hopefully."

Isn't that manipulation? I don't want them to hate me!

"It's the only thing I can think of right now! We can apologize afterward but for now, we need to stop them before a fight happens or someone loses an arm, quickly!"

I took a deep breath and let out a slight whimper. Everyone froze at the sound as Rosalie and Emmett whipped their heads toward me so fast I was surprised their neck didn't snap.

Emmett and Rosalie check me over for injuries and relax when they realize that I'm okay.

Is it always going to be like this? I ask Ivy.

She nodded, "They are your parental bonds. They will always worry but over time it will lessen. Wait until they realize how old you are. You will be lucky to leave the house alone."

I let out a huff at her statement.

Great.

Wait, what's that vibrating? I tilt my head back and realize that Rosalie is purring.

I didn't know vampires could purr. I tilt my head in confusion.

"Me neither, it could be her vampire side trying to comfort or soothe us."

Suddenly Emmett grabs my head, turning it towards him, "What's wrong, little bear?" He looked at me with concerned eyes as I started back at him.

I shook my head at his question and I looked around the room hopeing to find help as I had never been in this situation, but all I saw staring back at me were amused glances. Everyone looked amused except for Jasper, although, I could see the corner of his mouth curling upwards. I squint my eyes at them.

Traitors! All of them!

You know what! No! Dishonor! Dishonor on you! Dishonor on your-

Suddenly Carlisle clapped his hands, interrupting my thoughts and making everyone look at him. "Why don't we all sit down and talk? I have some questions that I would like our guest to answer if she can."

I nodded my head as everyone sat down. Carlisle and Esme sat together as well as Alice and Jasper. "Great! I will try to stick to yes or no questions, is that okay?" I nod my head.

Emmett decided to sit next to Rosalie with me still on her lap. I turned my body to face Carlisle as Rosalie rested her head on my uninjured shoulder. I look at Carlisle waiting for him to ask his questions.

He clears his throat, "First, I wanted to ask you if you are one of the shifters on La Push or connected to them?" I could feel everyone become tense at his question as the room became stuffy and all of them seem to wait for my answer.

I let out a sneeze of disbelief at his question.

Do I look like a wolf to them right now?

I heard Ivy snicker at my comment as I shook my head no. As soon as I did everyone relaxed and the room felt less stuffy.

"Well, that's good to hear. We don't have a great relationship with the wolves at the reservation. My second question is do you have a pack?" I shake my head, no again. "Do you have anyone?" Again I shake my head no. I heard Esme gasp slightly at my answer.

"My last question to you is do you have anywhere is go or a home?"

Finally, an answer I can say yes to! I nodded my head.

Speaking of home, I think I should be healed up in a few more hours as I look over my injuries. I see that I still have two bite marks on my left shoulder but that's healing up well. The scratches are all healed up!

The only thing that still needs to heal more are the gashes on my right foot and arm and a gash on my stomach. But thanks to the stitches they are healing up nicely.

"I have a question!" I looked up at Alice as she spoke, "Can I feel your fur? It looks so soft." I could feel my bonds tense at her question, but paid no mind to them as I considered her question. Ivy chimes in, "I don't mind, I think we should!"

I didn't see any reason why we couldn't and clearly neither did Ivy. I nodded my head and attempted to get off Rosalie's lap.

That is the word.

Attempted.

As soon as I tried getting down from her lap, Rosalie tightened her grip tight enough to keep me on her lap but not too tight to hurt. I looked back at her and tilted my head, questioning why. I heard Ivy snicker as my eyes widened at the realization, "What did I tell you? You'll be lucky to even leave her lap for a while!"

I didn't think you were serious! How am I supposed to let Alice pet me? I told her looking at Rosalie and huffing at her as she stared back in amusement and protectiveness.

I heard Alice giggle at my predicament. I turned my head and looked at her playfully pouting as well as a bear could and stuck my tongue at her.

Rosalie spoke up, "Alice, you can pet her but she stays here." I saw from the corner of my eye Emmett nodding his head agreeing with her.

Alice squealed as she quickly jumped up from her seat. Just as she was most likely about to speed over Carlisle spoke up.

"Alice please be mindful that they have a bond. That means that they are going to be protective of her. I suggest you approach slowly."

Alice's eyes widened at that fact and nodded her head while looking at us. I guess her sibling's protectiveness makes more sense now.

She slowly walks over, and as soon as she reaches us, I stick my head out. She places her hands on each side of my fluffy bear cheeks and begins rubbing my fur. She started to squeal softly, "So soft, and fluffy!"

Now that I think about it, this is the first human contact besides our bonds in three years.

Feels nice.

I growled softly as she started scratching under my chin closing my eyes.

Soon enough Alice stopped petting me and opened my eyes and realized how long it's been. It's dark outside now, I let out a yawn.

It might be time to go home.

I started to get up to do just that when Rosalie made a sound of protest. Emmett also saw me trying to get up and asked, "Where do you think you're going, little bear?" I pointed my nose to the window showing how dark it was then to the door.

Emmett looked crestfallen at the realization of what I was trying to say. It seems like Rosalie understood as well by the way she tightened her grip.

Before anyone could say anything else, Carlisle spoke up, "It might be best if you stayed the night." Esme quickly chimed in, "Yes! It's very dark outside, dear and you are still injured. The least we could do for your help is give you shelter in your time of need!"

I look up and see Alice's puppy eyes and the hopeful glances that Emmett and Rosalie are giving me and let out a sigh. I ask Ivy her opinion though, I had a feeling what her answer would be.

What do you think, Ivy?

"I don't mind, actually I would love if we stay!"

Of course, you would. What about sleeping? Wouldn't we turn into our human form when we sleep?

"Nope, the reason I had to stay awake before was because the medicine would have most likely forced us to shift back."

I let out a hum out loud. After thinking about it more, I nodded my head agreeing to stay.

As soon as I did, I noticed Emmett jump up and pump his hands in the ear hissing out a excited yes. I turn my head and noticed Rosalie smiling wide. Their reaction made my heart skip a beat. I didn't think that they would be this happy.

Many of my foster parents wanted to get rid of me quickly it feels weird that they wanted me to stay.

"Most of your foster parents were pricks! Don't worry human! Our bonds are better than all those poor excuses of parents!" I let out a tearful sigh put my paws up and wipe my eyes. I looked up and noticed everyone looking at me with concern and confused eyes.

"Are you okay, little bear?" Rosalie asked softly. I nodded my head at her question and let out a shaky sigh.

Suddenly I heard someone clear their throat. Carlisle chimed in, "Not to be rude, but there is an issue of where she will sleep."

Oh yeah I completely forget about where I was going to go sleep.

Maybe we could sleep on the couch or something.

Ivy let out a whine interrupting my thoughts, "I want to sleep with our bonds!"

Ivy!

"What?!"

Suddenly I heard someone scoffed behind me, I tilted my head and realized it was Rosalie, "Of course, she will be sleeping in our room!" I froze, with them?! I saw Emmett nod his head in agreement. I could see Ivy jumping in my head and her yipping excitedly at the thought of us staying the night and sleeping in the same room with our bonds.

I violently shook my head, saying no. I could see Rosalie and Emmett's face fall, which made my heart break a bit.

Ivy let out a whine in my head, "Human, why are you saying no? We can sleep in the same room as our bonds!"

Ivy! We just met them and it's weird to sleep in their room. I hesitated to share the next part, Plus I've never shared a bed with someone. I stated sadly, remembering all those times I would have a nightmare and go running to my foster parents only to be yelled at or sent back to my dark room alone.

There were other times when I had a nightmare and woke up my foster sister to ask to sleep in her bed only to be shoved to the ground and yelled at for waking them up. After a while, I got used to sleeping by myself and if I had a nightmare I would deal with myself.

I could see Ivy's ears go back as she looked at me sadly, "Faye, it's okay! Your foster parents didn't have the same bond that you have with Rosalie and Emme. Things will be different here."

I hope so, Ivy.

I don't want to be hurt again.

It hurts.

Emmett spoke up softly breaking my conversation with Ivy and my train of thought. "Are you sure? You can stay in our room, little bear. It's no problem with us."

I took a deep breath, turned to face them, and shyly nodded my head, still feeling a bit guilty for wanting to stay in their room.

"There's no need to feel guilty, Faye. It's alright. Hopefully, you'll realize that someday!"

In response, Rosalie and Emmett smiled at me with joy and excitement at the fact that I changed my mind. Rosalie stood up, holding me in her arms, and announced that we were going to bed. As we began to walk up the steps, Emmett followed closely behind.

Halfway to their room, I began drifting off, so much so, that I didn't realize that we were at the door until I heard it open and I felt myself being laid down on something soft.

The next time I opened my eyes, I was confused. I found myself in a bed between Rosalie and Emmett, not remembering how I got there.

As I looked around, confused, I was left wondering to myself, how did this happen?