Essence of You
by Momma2fan
Chapter 10
By the time October came around, Bella was well into her classes, while Paul, Sam and Jared were digging into the construction for Bella’s shop. They had gutted the whole building and were starting it from scratch according to Bella’s vision. Emily was on board with what Bella wanted to do and between the two of them, the pack had tried out all kinds of recipes for different pastries, pies and cakes. Emily had even gone so far as to take a cake decorating class. The pack saw no reason why this venture wouldn’t be a success, as word had already spread and there was excitement in both Forks and LaPush.
They had even used some down time and Bella had officially moved in with Paul. Charlie had accepted it was inevitable, especially once he’d been let in on the pack secret. He couldn’t deny his daughter her happiness and he had never seen her as happy as she had been in the last eight months. He had even sent a housewarming gift by way of hiring professional movers to move Bella’s piano to Paul’s. He knew it was the right thing to do when he saw her face light up.
Harry and the rest of the elders had agreed to tell Leah as well, although it hadn’t gone as they expected. She had gotten so angry, especially learning her parents had lied to her, that she phased. The elders didn’t even know a woman could as there was nothing in the scrolls, so they had been doing tons of research.
Bella was sitting at home going over her class notes when her computer pinged a new email. Expecting it to be some assignment or the other, she opened it. It wasn’t from her professor, it was from someone she prayed she never heard from again.
Bella,
I hope this is still the correct email address. I don’t have your phone number or I would have texted. I’m sorry to do this, but Alice had a vision of you where your future disappeared. She and Edward are on their way to Forks. I hope this warning reaches you before they do. Again, I’m sorry...for everything.
Carlisle Cullen
She stood up so fast her chair fell over. She clutched at her chest, struggling to get air into her lungs. They were coming here and she was terrified. She didn’t want to see them, she wanted nothing to do with them. She couldn’t seem to calm herself down and felt her knees give out.
****
Paul was pounding a nail into a beam used to frame up the separation from the kitchen and shop area when he dropped his hammer.
“Fuck!” He grabbed his chest, wondering what was wrong.
“Paul?” Sam came around the corner and saw Paul clawing at his chest.
“Iz!” Before he could say anything else, Paul was running for the door Sam hot on his heels.
He phased on the fly and ran to his house, once there he phased back, not caring about his nudity. He found Bella on the floor of their dining room, clutching her chest.
“Can’t....br...breathe.” She gasped as soon as she saw him.
“Baby, what happened?”
Sam flew in the door behind him, the rest of the pack not far behind. “She’s hyperventilating. Get her a paper bag.” Sam instructed.
Leah handed Paul a bag and the pack watched as he helped her try to regulate her breathing. Leah happened to glance at Bella’s computer and immediately figured out the problem.
“Uh...Sam, I think you should see this.”
Sam walked around to see what she was pointing at. “Motherfucker!” Kneeling down to bring his eyes level with her, “Bells, we won’t let anything happen. I swear.”
She only nodded and clung to Paul like a lifeline. Sam stood back up and made an announcement to the rest of the pack. “There are two Cullens on their way to Forks. We don’t know when, but it’s the seer and the mind reader. From now until they’re gone, I want two man patrols at all times. Quil, Jake, you’ve got first watch. Go now.”
When Bella was finally able to breathe properly, Paul slowly helped her stand up. “Go get some shorts, baby,” she whispered.
While he was getting dressed, Sam lead her to the couch to sit down. “Are you okay, Bells?”
“I’m petrified, Sam. I don’t want to see them, I don’t want anything to do with them.” Tears made tracks down her cheeks. Paul came in and pulled her onto his lap. She curled into him, absorbing his warmth and strength. “Why now? It’s been a year.”
“I don’t know, Iz.” Looking at Sam, “But we’re damn sure gonna find out.”
“You can’t let them take me.”
“Bells, you’re pack now. It would break the treaty if they tried. We’ll keep you safe.” Sam ran his hand down the back of her head. It was meant to be a soothing gesture by the Alpha, one protecting a pack mate.
Paul held Bella for a while as she tried to come to terms with the fact her ex was on the way. When he felt her move, he nodded at the rest of the pack for them to leave. He needed some time with his girl.
Bella got up and walked to her computer. Sitting down, Paul stood behind her as she composed a reply to Carlisle.
Carlisle,
Thank you for the warning. I can honestly say this news is extremely upsetting. I don’t want nor need Edward or Alice here. If there is anyway you can stop them, please do so. I live in LaPush now and I’m sure I don’t have to tell you what would happen if they were to cross the line.
Bella Swan-Lahote
Paul jolted at seeing his surname attached to hers. “Why did you close it like that?”
Standing up, she wrapped her arms around his waist. “Because I want there to be little doubt that I am one hundred percent team wolf. I don’t want anyone questioning why I am here with you.” Leaning up, she kissed his lips. “Besides, I love you and wanted to see how it would look.”
Paul grinned, “It looks good. I’ll bet when it happens, it’ll sound even better.”
“I’m sure it will.” Unwrapping herself, she took his hand and lead him down the hall to their bedroom. Letting go of him, she turned and pulled her shirt over her head, throwing it the side. Her yoga pants followed, leaving her in nothing but her black bra and panties.
“Iz...” Paul groaned as he felt his dick harden behind his zipper.
“I need you, Paul.”
“This won’t be gentle, baby. And before we are so distracted we can’t stop I need to tell you something, because I might not be able to stop myself.”
“Marking?” Bella grinned.
“How did...what?”
“I saw the mark on Emily’s neck one day and noticed Kim had a matching one. I asked about it and they told me.” Walking forward, she ran her hands down his chest, making sure to scrape her fingers across his nipples, causing him to hiss. “I want it, Paul. I want you to mark me, make me yours completely.”
With a growl, Paul grabbed her and threw her down on the bed, covering her body with his. “Fuck, I love you.”
He covered her mouth with his, sliding his tongue through her lips. Bella wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him closer as she moaned. Breaking the kiss, Paul kissed his way down her cheek to her neck and to the place where her neck met her shoulders.
“Right here, baby. This is where you’ll wear my mark.” He licked and scraped his teeth across her skin.
“Paul...” Bella moaned. Done with his teasing, she reached for the button of his shorts, making quick work of it and his zipper. When she freed his throbbing cock, she wrapped her small hand around it, giving him a couple hard strokes.
“Iz...” Paul removed her lingerie and moved his hand between her legs, running a finger through her slick folds. “Always so wet for me.” He didn’t give her time to respond as he slammed home.
“Oh, God!” Bella screamed out.
Paul set a slow pace to start, wanting to prolong the pleasure for both of them, but as his thrusts increased, he could feel her walls tightening with her impending orgasm.
“Come on, Iz.”
“Fuck, Paul, I’m coming!” She shouted her release.
Paul slowed his pace again as she came down. Before the pressure could build again, he pulled out of her and flipped her over onto her knees, plunging back in again. She cried out at the angle he was hitting.
“Fuck, you’re tighter this way, baby.” Paul grunted as his thrusts sped up. “I’m gonna come, Iz. Are you ready?”
“Do it, Paul, mark me.” Bella flipped her hair to one side exposing the juncture between her shoulder and neck.
Paul groaned at the sight and pounded his dick into her pussy, feeling her walls clench again, bringing forth his own release. With an animalistic growl, he sank his teeth into her flesh as he pumped his seed deep into her womb. The two collapsed on the bed, as Paul bathed his mark with his tongue, sealing it and healing it over.
“I love you, Paul.” Bella whispered as she drifted to sleep.
“I love you, too, Iz.” Paul curled around his mate and fell asleep with her, while his wolf curled up in complete contentment.
****
When Carlisle received Bella’s reply he and the rest of the family were already on their way to stop Edward and Alice. Reading her email, he groaned.
“What is it, Carlisle?” Esme wanted to know, while Rosalie, Emmett and Jasper leaned forward.
“Bella no longer lives in Forks. She’s moved to LaPush and is married to one of the wolves. If Edward and Alice cross the treaty line, their lives will be forfeit. Especially if Bella is an imprint.”
“Jesus! Why is he so stupid when it comes to her?” Rosalie spat. “You know he’s gonna die, Carlisle. When it comes to Bella Swan, he has no sense.”
“I hope you’re wrong, Rose. I really hope you’re wrong.”
****
Alice and Edward arrived in Forks and ran straight for the Swan home. Climbing the tree outside her window, he could see the curtains were closed. Trying the window, he found it locked. So, not wanting to alert anyone to their presence, he and Alice decided to knock like normal people.
Charlie slowly got out of his recliner when he heard a light knock on his front door. Setting down his beer, he walked to the entryway and looked out the peephole. Seeing the faces on his front porch, he groaned. Pulling open the door, he stared at the two in front of him.
“What do you want?” He wasn’t hiding his hostility, even knowing these were vampires and they could easily kill him.
“Hello, Charlie—”
“My name is Chief Swan to you, Miss Cullen. Now state your business.”
Alice was taken aback at Charlie’s attitude, surely he didn’t hate her. “I’m sorry, sir. I’m actually looking for Bella. Is she here?”
Charlie glared at the two of them. “My daughter’s whereabouts are none of your business. You all left her without a word and damn near killed her. I’ll thank you to get off my property.” He slammed the door and headed straight for his phone. He needed to let Bella and the pack know the Cullens had returned.
Just had a visit with a couple vamps. ~C
It only took a moment and then his phone pinged with an incoming text.
Who? ~P
Alice and Edward. ~C
We were afraid of that. Someone will be by to patrol and let you know when it’s safe to come to the res. ~P
Ten-Four. ~C
Charlie picked up his beer and settled in to watch the rest of his game. Hopefully the Cullens wouldn’t be watching his house for long so he could get to where his daughter was. Making sure she was safe from this was his job too.
By the time October came around, Bella was well into her classes, while Paul, Sam and Jared were digging into the construction for Bella’s shop. They had gutted the whole building and were starting it from scratch according to Bella’s vision. Emily was on board with what Bella wanted to do and between the two of them, the pack had tried out all kinds of recipes for different pastries, pies and cakes. Emily had even gone so far as to take a cake decorating class. The pack saw no reason why this venture wouldn’t be a success, as word had already spread and there was excitement in both Forks and LaPush.
They had even used some down time and Bella had officially moved in with Paul. Charlie had accepted it was inevitable, especially once he’d been let in on the pack secret. He couldn’t deny his daughter her happiness and he had never seen her as happy as she had been in the last eight months. He had even sent a housewarming gift by way of hiring professional movers to move Bella’s piano to Paul’s. He knew it was the right thing to do when he saw her face light up.
Harry and the rest of the elders had agreed to tell Leah as well, although it hadn’t gone as they expected. She had gotten so angry, especially learning her parents had lied to her, that she phased. The elders didn’t even know a woman could as there was nothing in the scrolls, so they had been doing tons of research.
Bella was sitting at home going over her class notes when her computer pinged a new email. Expecting it to be some assignment or the other, she opened it. It wasn’t from her professor, it was from someone she prayed she never heard from again.
Bella,
I hope this is still the correct email address. I don’t have your phone number or I would have texted. I’m sorry to do this, but Alice had a vision of you where your future disappeared. She and Edward are on their way to Forks. I hope this warning reaches you before they do. Again, I’m sorry...for everything.
Carlisle Cullen
She stood up so fast her chair fell over. She clutched at her chest, struggling to get air into her lungs. They were coming here and she was terrified. She didn’t want to see them, she wanted nothing to do with them. She couldn’t seem to calm herself down and felt her knees give out.
****
Paul was pounding a nail into a beam used to frame up the separation from the kitchen and shop area when he dropped his hammer.
“Fuck!” He grabbed his chest, wondering what was wrong.
“Paul?” Sam came around the corner and saw Paul clawing at his chest.
“Iz!” Before he could say anything else, Paul was running for the door Sam hot on his heels.
He phased on the fly and ran to his house, once there he phased back, not caring about his nudity. He found Bella on the floor of their dining room, clutching her chest.
“Can’t....br...breathe.” She gasped as soon as she saw him.
“Baby, what happened?”
Sam flew in the door behind him, the rest of the pack not far behind. “She’s hyperventilating. Get her a paper bag.” Sam instructed.
Leah handed Paul a bag and the pack watched as he helped her try to regulate her breathing. Leah happened to glance at Bella’s computer and immediately figured out the problem.
“Uh...Sam, I think you should see this.”
Sam walked around to see what she was pointing at. “Motherfucker!” Kneeling down to bring his eyes level with her, “Bells, we won’t let anything happen. I swear.”
She only nodded and clung to Paul like a lifeline. Sam stood back up and made an announcement to the rest of the pack. “There are two Cullens on their way to Forks. We don’t know when, but it’s the seer and the mind reader. From now until they’re gone, I want two man patrols at all times. Quil, Jake, you’ve got first watch. Go now.”
When Bella was finally able to breathe properly, Paul slowly helped her stand up. “Go get some shorts, baby,” she whispered.
While he was getting dressed, Sam lead her to the couch to sit down. “Are you okay, Bells?”
“I’m petrified, Sam. I don’t want to see them, I don’t want anything to do with them.” Tears made tracks down her cheeks. Paul came in and pulled her onto his lap. She curled into him, absorbing his warmth and strength. “Why now? It’s been a year.”
“I don’t know, Iz.” Looking at Sam, “But we’re damn sure gonna find out.”
“You can’t let them take me.”
“Bells, you’re pack now. It would break the treaty if they tried. We’ll keep you safe.” Sam ran his hand down the back of her head. It was meant to be a soothing gesture by the Alpha, one protecting a pack mate.
Paul held Bella for a while as she tried to come to terms with the fact her ex was on the way. When he felt her move, he nodded at the rest of the pack for them to leave. He needed some time with his girl.
Bella got up and walked to her computer. Sitting down, Paul stood behind her as she composed a reply to Carlisle.
Carlisle,
Thank you for the warning. I can honestly say this news is extremely upsetting. I don’t want nor need Edward or Alice here. If there is anyway you can stop them, please do so. I live in LaPush now and I’m sure I don’t have to tell you what would happen if they were to cross the line.
Bella Swan-Lahote
Paul jolted at seeing his surname attached to hers. “Why did you close it like that?”
Standing up, she wrapped her arms around his waist. “Because I want there to be little doubt that I am one hundred percent team wolf. I don’t want anyone questioning why I am here with you.” Leaning up, she kissed his lips. “Besides, I love you and wanted to see how it would look.”
Paul grinned, “It looks good. I’ll bet when it happens, it’ll sound even better.”
“I’m sure it will.” Unwrapping herself, she took his hand and lead him down the hall to their bedroom. Letting go of him, she turned and pulled her shirt over her head, throwing it the side. Her yoga pants followed, leaving her in nothing but her black bra and panties.
“Iz...” Paul groaned as he felt his dick harden behind his zipper.
“I need you, Paul.”
“This won’t be gentle, baby. And before we are so distracted we can’t stop I need to tell you something, because I might not be able to stop myself.”
“Marking?” Bella grinned.
“How did...what?”
“I saw the mark on Emily’s neck one day and noticed Kim had a matching one. I asked about it and they told me.” Walking forward, she ran her hands down his chest, making sure to scrape her fingers across his nipples, causing him to hiss. “I want it, Paul. I want you to mark me, make me yours completely.”
With a growl, Paul grabbed her and threw her down on the bed, covering her body with his. “Fuck, I love you.”
He covered her mouth with his, sliding his tongue through her lips. Bella wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him closer as she moaned. Breaking the kiss, Paul kissed his way down her cheek to her neck and to the place where her neck met her shoulders.
“Right here, baby. This is where you’ll wear my mark.” He licked and scraped his teeth across her skin.
“Paul...” Bella moaned. Done with his teasing, she reached for the button of his shorts, making quick work of it and his zipper. When she freed his throbbing cock, she wrapped her small hand around it, giving him a couple hard strokes.
“Iz...” Paul removed her lingerie and moved his hand between her legs, running a finger through her slick folds. “Always so wet for me.” He didn’t give her time to respond as he slammed home.
“Oh, God!” Bella screamed out.
Paul set a slow pace to start, wanting to prolong the pleasure for both of them, but as his thrusts increased, he could feel her walls tightening with her impending orgasm.
“Come on, Iz.”
“Fuck, Paul, I’m coming!” She shouted her release.
Paul slowed his pace again as she came down. Before the pressure could build again, he pulled out of her and flipped her over onto her knees, plunging back in again. She cried out at the angle he was hitting.
“Fuck, you’re tighter this way, baby.” Paul grunted as his thrusts sped up. “I’m gonna come, Iz. Are you ready?”
“Do it, Paul, mark me.” Bella flipped her hair to one side exposing the juncture between her shoulder and neck.
Paul groaned at the sight and pounded his dick into her pussy, feeling her walls clench again, bringing forth his own release. With an animalistic growl, he sank his teeth into her flesh as he pumped his seed deep into her womb. The two collapsed on the bed, as Paul bathed his mark with his tongue, sealing it and healing it over.
“I love you, Paul.” Bella whispered as she drifted to sleep.
“I love you, too, Iz.” Paul curled around his mate and fell asleep with her, while his wolf curled up in complete contentment.
****
When Carlisle received Bella’s reply he and the rest of the family were already on their way to stop Edward and Alice. Reading her email, he groaned.
“What is it, Carlisle?” Esme wanted to know, while Rosalie, Emmett and Jasper leaned forward.
“Bella no longer lives in Forks. She’s moved to LaPush and is married to one of the wolves. If Edward and Alice cross the treaty line, their lives will be forfeit. Especially if Bella is an imprint.”
“Jesus! Why is he so stupid when it comes to her?” Rosalie spat. “You know he’s gonna die, Carlisle. When it comes to Bella Swan, he has no sense.”
“I hope you’re wrong, Rose. I really hope you’re wrong.”
****
Alice and Edward arrived in Forks and ran straight for the Swan home. Climbing the tree outside her window, he could see the curtains were closed. Trying the window, he found it locked. So, not wanting to alert anyone to their presence, he and Alice decided to knock like normal people.
Charlie slowly got out of his recliner when he heard a light knock on his front door. Setting down his beer, he walked to the entryway and looked out the peephole. Seeing the faces on his front porch, he groaned. Pulling open the door, he stared at the two in front of him.
“What do you want?” He wasn’t hiding his hostility, even knowing these were vampires and they could easily kill him.
“Hello, Charlie—”
“My name is Chief Swan to you, Miss Cullen. Now state your business.”
Alice was taken aback at Charlie’s attitude, surely he didn’t hate her. “I’m sorry, sir. I’m actually looking for Bella. Is she here?”
Charlie glared at the two of them. “My daughter’s whereabouts are none of your business. You all left her without a word and damn near killed her. I’ll thank you to get off my property.” He slammed the door and headed straight for his phone. He needed to let Bella and the pack know the Cullens had returned.
Just had a visit with a couple vamps. ~C
It only took a moment and then his phone pinged with an incoming text.
Who? ~P
Alice and Edward. ~C
We were afraid of that. Someone will be by to patrol and let you know when it’s safe to come to the res. ~P
Ten-Four. ~C
Charlie picked up his beer and settled in to watch the rest of his game. Hopefully the Cullens wouldn’t be watching his house for long so he could get to where his daughter was. Making sure she was safe from this was his job too.