Friday came around quicker than I'd hoped. Although, I know it's better to get the bandaid ripped off, rather than leaving it.

"Hey Bells where are you off to, don't you want to meet this boyfriend of mine you had such amazing opinions of?"

"I'm going to watch 'Face Punch' with Jake and Mike."

"I thought that wasn't your style of movies but have fun, and watch out for Mike he has a weak stomach when it comes to gory films like that."

"Will do, um, good luck with dad."

"Thanks. Hey, listen, I appreciate you looking out for me, we have to stick together like we always do. I'll keep in mind what you and Jake said ok, I just really like him. You know how it feels like, so I'm hoping you will understand how I wish to be with him."

"Do you really feel the same as I do-did?"

"Yes, he feels the same back, I know 'he' isn't here, but I know for a fact Edward loves you with all his cold heart. He thinks of you, wherever he is like you think of him. He loves you and one day he will return to you."

"You think so."

"I know so, sis. You better go before dad starts questioning your relationship with Jake."

"You're probably right, have fun."

"I'm always right." I smile at her and gave her a quick hug before preparing myself for the inevitable.

Around 15 minutes after Bella arrived Paul rocked up. "Hey Princess, any tips before I meet him?"

"You'll be fine, you can just charm him and voila! He's your number one fan, I hope."

"That makes me feel so much better."

"I guess we should go to my dad now."

"Yep, lead the way."

We walked through the house toward the kitchen, where my dad unsurprisingly was getting another beer.

"Hey dad, this is Paul, Paul this is my dad."

"Nice to meet you Chief."

"You to Paul. I'm surprised you managed to rein this fireball in."

"Dad."

"Hahaha, yeah. Sometimes I feel like she's the one handling the reins sir."

"Most women do."

"Omg, you are supposed to be making Paul nervous not put me in the spotlight."

"Sorry, Soph."

"Sorry Princess, can't help it, you're a hard one to handle."

"Damn straight, I can't make everything easy for you blokes. I wouldn't be doing my job right."

"Paul, can I interest you in some of Harry Clearwater's famous homemade fish fry?"

"I really shouldn't, but it would be wrong not to take that offer up."

"I'll heat some for us three."

"I'll get some plates."

Before Bella got back, my dad and Paul seemed as though they were getting along quite nicely the rest of the evening, way better than when Edward was introduced.

Bella came home and I got a text from Emily soon after. Jacob had phased, I told her to let me know what goes on, I told her that I wouldn't be coming round until he settled, as that's what I promised Paul.

The next morning Uncle Harry and dad were almost ready to go out. "Hey, Soph."

"Uncle Harry, how's Jake settling in?"

"Good, he understands now why you and Paul hang out so often, I heard from the chief you guys made it official."

"Yeah, he explained about the imprint and everything, we're just taking things slowly, we have all the time in the world to fully get to know each other."

"Yeah, that's good. You two balance each other out, or even boost each other."

"Yeah."

"I've been meaning to thank you."

"For what?"

"Seth confessed what happened at his school, and no I don't plan on telling your dad. I'm just glad he has someone like you to protect him."

"Always."

Uncle Harry and dad soon left. Upon noticing Bella's facial expression, I knew she was up to something.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"I know you're up to something, spill."

"I just want to visit this place."

"Bell's you do realize that if you're going out right now, especially when Jake hasn't been texting back, I have to join you right?"

"I know, I know. Come on then, I'll lead the way."

"Alright."

Bella and I were soon off wandering in the forest, heading to a place I have no idea of. Although Bella seemed to know where she was going which was good. Surprising as well, seeing as her sense of direction is rather questionable.

Not long after we arrived at our destination, I think. All there was were dead grass surrounding us. I have no idea what Bella was hoping for, however, by the look on her face this wasn't it.

Bella goes to her knees and touches the ground. I stand back watching over her. I didn't want to interrupt her, even if she looked distressed. I have no idea of what this place means to her, and I would rather not overstep my boundary.

Bella gets up a little while after and stands still completely. I look over her shoulder and freeze myself. My heart started to pound out of my chest.

There stood Laurent.

"Bella. Sophie."

The way he said our names gave me a chill.

"Laurent?" I held onto Bella's hand tight, as he comes closer.

"I didn't expect to find you here. I went to visit the Cullens, but the house is empty. I'm surprised they left you behind. Aren't you sort of, um, a pet of theirs?"

"Yeah. You could say that."

"Do the Cullens visit often?"

"Yeah, absolutely. All the time. I'll tell them that you stopped by. I probably shouldn't tell Edward. Because he's pretty protective."

"But he's far away, isn't he?"

"Um, not really, they were visiting cousins in a nearby state, last time I spoke to them. They said they would be back soon." I see where Bella is going with the whole lying thing, I hope Laurent falls for it.

"Yeah. Why are you here?"

"I came as a favour to Victoria."

"Victoria."

Perhaps I can ask him what she wants from me.

"She asked me to see if you were still under the protection of the Cullens. Victoria feels it's only fair to kill Edward's mate, given he killed hers. An eye for an eye."

"Edward would know who did it! And he would come after you."

"I don't think he will. After all, how much could you mean to him if he left you here unprotected? Victoria won't be happy about my killing you. But I can't help myself. You are so mouth-watering."

"Please, don't. I mean you helped us."

"No, no, no, no, shh, shh, shh, shh. Don't be afraid. I'm doing you a kindness. Victoria plans on killing you slowly, painfully. Whereas I'll make it quick, I promise. You will feel nothing."

"Laurent, please. Don't kill her."

"Don't worry Sophie, you won't be left out Victoria wishes to have you to herself and I have agreed upon that."

"What does she want from me?"

"She wishes to turn you, from a frail human to one of us. You will make a fine Vampire."

Laurent cups my face and strokes it, well-knowing I am shitting my pants. Figuratively of course.

"What? Why?"

"She sees you as a daughter, she wants to keep you and train you as her own. A longing for a family she could never make if you will."

"I don't wish to become like you."

"I'm afraid you won't have much of a choice."

He goes to strike Bella, however, he stops and listens to the trees. We turn to look and we found a giant black wolf emerging from the trees. It's Sam. That means the pack is right behind him, Paul is going to flip when he sees me with his natural-born enemy.

The others came out from behind him and my eyes instantly caught those of my boyfriend. I can feel his anger inside me, his urge to rip Laurent to shreds for being near me, let alone touching me. I know for certain he's gonna have a word about me placing myself in harm's way.

If only he knew about Victoria and her plans. I'm going to have to tell him, perhaps over the phone so he doesn't hurt me like Sam accidentally did to Emily.

I smile cheekily at Paul as I slowly pulled Bella back. They rushed off after the Vampire and Bella and I turned and ran. We ran for our lives all the way home.

Bella entered our home and rushed straight for dad, I looked at Harry and gave him an apologetic look. His face looked confused at first but soon turned to an anxious one.

"Dad I saw them!"

"What's the matter?"

"In the woods. They're not bears!"

"What do you mean, 'in the woods'? Bella, what the hell were you two doing out in the woods?"

"They're wolves. I mean, they're, like, huge wolves!"

"Huge and fluffy," I sigh dreamily thinking of Paul. God I mean look at his muscles when he runs.

"Are you sure about that, girls?" Harry gave me a look, and I know I made the mistake of agreeing with my sister.

"Yeah, we just saw them. They were after...something."

"Wolves? You saw them? Alright. Well, Harry feel like going hunting? Get some of your guys together?"

"Sure, yeah. I'll-I'll just, uh...."

Harry left to the other room. "I should go to the station. Yeah, you should. You should go."

"Can the two of you just stay in the house, I don't want any of you getting hurt ok?"

"Okay. Bye dad we love you."

"Love you too." Dad left with Harry, I looked at Bella and pointed toward the stairs, indicating that I was leaving her to hear while I head up to my room.

Later that night, Paul came up into my window. "Paul I know what you're going to say and I don't want you to be mad. We didn't know Laurent would be there, Bella and I just needed to get out."

"You knew his name?"

"Would you keep quiet, I don't want my house to find out I'm sneaking my boyfriend into my room."

"Fine, get on my back and we'll go somewhere more private."

"Okay, fine. Just please don't overreact."

Paul safely landed us on the ground and took off for the woods. We soon arrived at Emily's place. I look at Paul confused.

"You're going to tell us what the hell is happening."

"Fine."

We headed in and found everyone from the pack there, including Harry and Billy. I sat down in front of everyone and told them the story of Bella and I meeting the Cullens, to meeting Laurent, James and Victoria, to James dying and almost Bella as well. I spoke of everything Laurent spoke to us before the pack arrived. I even ended up telling the group what Victoria plans for both Bella and me.

Of course, Paul got upset on the last bit and left the home phasing and ran off somewhere. The pack stated that they would increase patrols and keep an eye on our home.

After being driven home by Harry and Billy, I texted Paul before going to sleep, that I never want to turn into a Vampire to give him some reassurance. I bid him goodnight before going into a deep slumber, hopefully without nightmares of Victoria or Laurent.