Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Freedom

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 23:

BPOV

I knocked on the door, not quite knowing what to expect. With this man it could be anything from a dirty joke to a vision quest to smoking a peace pipe. I’m kinda hoping for the pipe. It’s been a while.

Quil opened the door.

“Bella! Emmy! Uh Tina.”

Tina growled.

“Hello Quilly. I need to speak to your grandfather. Is he in or is he out contacting the spirit realm, trying to figure out why his offspring is an idiot?”

“No need to be mean, Bella. He is here.”

“Thanks Quilly.”

I was led back to the old man’s room. He was sitting in a rocking chair staring out the window.

“I was wondering when you would show up, my pale faced spirit warrior.”

“You knew I was coming?”

“I suspected. You have questions you need answers to.”

“Only one. Why won’t Edward Cullen leave me alone?”

“It is a simple question to answer. But you may not like the answer.”

“Try me.”

“Have a seat.”

I sat down in the chair next to him and stared out the window.

“Edward Cullen will not leave you alone because he cannot do so.”

“And why can he not do so?”

“You are his mate.”

Okay, that caught me by surprise.

“I am Paul’s mate.”

“Yes you most definitely are Paul’s mate.”

“Well, despite what you may have heard at the Bingo Hall, I’m a one guy kinda girl.”

He laughed and turned towards me, looking in my eyes. That always freaked me out a little.

“You had a choice young one. You had two paths you could have taken. Life or death. Should you have chosen death you most certainly would have been Edward Cullen’s mate. You chose life. You chose to be Paul’s mate.”

“Okay, but if I chose life, why is he still obsessed?”

“You are human. You can change. Nothing was certain for you. When you made a choice you fully became Paul’s mate.”

“Then why won’t Edward leave me alone? If I’m not still his mate?”

“But you are Bella. The dead cannot change. Although you chose to live and not be his mate in death it was already too late for him. It was too late for him the moment he saw you. You will always be his mate.”

“So in order for him to leave me alone…”

“He must die for the final time. He must become ash and cross over to whatever fate awaits him in the next world.”

“Shit.”

“Yes, that is a pretty good sentiment.”

“What will he do?”

“I don’t know child. I wish I did. All I know is he will never stop coming after you. No matter how old you get he will come after you.”

“Great, thanks for the info, Old Quil.”

“I’m sorry you have to deal with this child. You made the right choice. It was just bad luck that you happened to be the mate of a cold one.”

“Yeah that’s me. I know I am lucky. But the luck changes from bad to good back to bad on a daily basis.”

“Enjoy your life, child, enjoy your baby. I told you before you are special.”

“Hey Old Quil, you think before I could leave I could get some…”

“Top drawer child. And you didn’t get it from me.”

“Thank you Old Quil.”

I left the house and went home. It was time to feed my baby. Paul arrived home a few hours later and I filled him in on what I had learned.

We laid Emmy down and walked out to the front porch. I rolled a joint to Paul’s surprise.

“Let me guess where you got that.” He said looking at me with humor in his eyes.

“I found it on the ground. That’s all you need to know officer.”

“Of course baby. I haven’t seen a thing.”

We sat in silence while I enjoyed getting in touch with the spirit world.

“Paul?”

“Yes baby?”

“I want you to mark me again.”

“Uh okay. Why?”

“Well, you know how every time you touch my mark it’s like a mini orgasm?”

“Yes…”

“I want one on my inner thigh. Right by your favorite place. So when you are between my legs I can feel you rubbing against it.”

“Baby, I have to come for the mark to be effective. Not that eating you out isn’t a very erotic experience. You know it is. But how am I going to come when I bite you?”

“Sweetie, do I have to think of everything? It’s called 69 Paul. Come with me and I will show you how it’s done.”

“Baby, I invented the position.”

“With who?”

“Uh..”

“Yeah that’s what I thought. Come on wolf boy. I’m on top.”

“Why can’t I be on top?”

“Because I said so. And I don’t want to choke to death if you get to enthusiastic. You want to make your imprint happy don’t you Paul?”

“The sacrifices I make for imprinting.” He grumbled with a smile.

The next night we had a bonfire. I was enjoying my new mark. All Paul had to do was reach between my legs and even rubbing through my jeans gave me an orgasm. I had to get him to stop though. The guys were beginning to look at me strange. I’m not a screamer all the time but I can’t help a moan. And the stomach ache excuse was getting some people worried. Plus I’m sure they could smell. Freaky wolves.

Sam spoke as usual while I fed my mate hot dogs.

“Bella why are you feeding Paul?”

“He’s usually sticking meat in my mouth Sam. I just thought I would return the favor.”

The Pack began to laugh while Paul scowled and took the 5th hot dog from my hand.

I wrapped a blanket around Emmy in my arms because the night air was getting a little chilly. She was sucking her thumb and had her head buried in my chest.

“So the question is what we do about Edward Cullen.” Sam spoke to the group.

Jacob spoke up quickly. “We kill him.”

“Yes but how do we find him?”

“He will find us.” I told Sam.

“But what will his plan be? He isn’t stupid. He will have a plan for getting you Bella.”

“So we need to make me available to him. Bring him into a trap. Let him take me and use the marks Paul gave me to find us.”

“Marks?” Leah asked.

“I’ll tell you later.” I said, winking at her. She smiled and shook her head.

“Baby, there is no way in hell I am letting him get his cold dead hands on you.”

“It’s the only way I can be sure he doesn’t catch me when I have Emmy. I can’t hide out on the Rez forever Paul. Eventually Emmy is going to want to go out in other cities. Are you going to explain to her that she can’t leave because a vampire who is stalking mommy might grab her up?”

“How do you propose to let him find you Bella?”

“He said he is never too far from me. I will go to a place we both know and he will find me.”

“I don’t like it.”

“It’s the only way. He won’t hurt me.”

“What if he decides that if he cannot have you, no one will?”

“I guess I will have to be a good actress.”

“Bella…”

“Paul.”

“I can’t let you do this.”

“You don’t let me do anything. I am making this decision.”

“Bella this sounds very dangerous.” Jake pointed out.

“Of course it’s dangerous. If you can think of a safe way to kill a vampire let me know. I’m all ears.”

“When would you want to do this Bella?”

“Sam! You can’t agree with this.” Paul shouted.

“I agree with Bella. As much as it kills me to do so. I don’t see another way.”

“As soon as possible Sam. Tomorrow. And I need to borrow your phone.”

I walked away so there would be no voices in the background. I knew they could hear me.

I dialed the number I never thought I would dial.

“What is it Sam?”

“Edward it’s me.”

“Bella?”

“Who else? Listen I don’t have much time. Sam will be back any second. I am tired Edward. I can’t take this anymore. The uncertainty. If you promise to leave my daughter alone forever I will meet with you and we can talk. I am not saying I will go off with you. I can’t promise that. But we need to talk. You are right. We need to get things out in the open.”

“Bella you won’t regret this.”

“Edward, Paul will be at work tomorrow. He can’t know about this. You understand?”

“Yes, of course Bella. Where and when?”

“Our place, the meadow. I have to sneak off. Paul leaves for work at 7. I can drop Emmy off at Sues and be there by 9.”

“9”?

“It takes me a while to hike there Edward.”

“I can carry you there Bella.”

“No! I can’t have your scent on me. He will smell it. You don’t understand how upset he can get Edward.”

“I do understand Bella. It’s why I never wanted you with those monsters in the first place.”

“Don’t call him that Edward. I never said I was leaving him. We are just going to talk and then I am coming home, you understand?”

“Of course Bella.”

“I will see you tomorrow Edward.”

I ended the call and turned back to the Pack.

“Well it’s done. Let’s hope this works.”

Paul was angry. I could tell it in his eyes. I walked up to him and placed my hand on his cheek.

“Nothing is going to happen to me baby. Trust me. I trust you. This is the only way this can end.”

“I know baby. I just don’t like it. But I trust you.”

I hated lying to him but I knew there was no way Edward was buying my story. I looked at Sam and he nodded. He knew what I was thinking. There was no way Edward was just going to trust me to show up without backup. He would be planning something. And odds were I would be taken somewhere besides the meadow.

We got home and laid Emmy down in bed. Paul made love to me in a frenzy. He fucked all his frustration and anger into me. I let him. He needed this. I submitted completely to him. It doesn’t happen often. I like to give as good as I get, usually. I begged him to fuck me harder. I came over and over again and he did as well, never coming out of me. He spanked my ass. He pinched my nipples. He licked me everywhere. He made me say that I was his over and over. This went on for hours.

It was 4 AM before he stopped. He kissed me on the cheek and I felt him fall asleep. I walked outside naked and lit up a joint. I couldn’t sleep after that if I tried. I doubt three hours of sleep would do me any good either way. I turned and looked at my best friend.

“You ready for this?”

“Born ready B. It’s time to put an end to this one way or another. We can’t be free until they are all dead.”

“I know Amber. I wish to God it didn’t have to be this way. But this is the only path I can see that will work.”

“Don’t worry Baby B. He thinks he will get us but we will be ready. We will be ready for all of them.”

Edward POV

I hung up the phone and turned to my family. My true family. Esme, Carlisle, Rose and Emmett. Jasper and Alice had gone off to live with Peter and Charlotte wanting nothing more to do with me. I didn’t need them.

“You realize it’s a trap, right Edward?

“Of course Rosalie. It’s a trap for me. They will never expect all of us.”

“Edward, after this, we go to Italy. One way or another. With or without her. You understand?”

“Of course Carlisle. As long as you promise to keep up your end of the bargain.”

“Of course Edward. As much as it pains me to do so, I understand you can’t live without her. If we don’t get Bella, I will kill you when we get to Italy.”

“Don’t worry Carlisle. We will have her. And Esme, it will be a matter of time after that we will have her baby as well. You and Rose can have the baby you always wanted and I will have my mate. As Bella said. It’s a win win.”

Sam POV

I knew Bella didn’t expect Edward to fall for this. She is too smart for that. When she looked at me last night I could read it in her eyes. She didn’t expect him to come alone. And she expected there was a good chance she would be kidnapped. We would have to find her. No matter what, I would find her.

BPOV

I walked to the meadow. It was dead. Not a good omen but appropriate. I sat down in the middle of the meadow. The Wolves were not far but out of scent range.

“Bella.”

“Hello Edward.”

“Alone at last.”

“Yes, alone”

“So why have you decided to meet me?”

“I told you we needed to talk. I have to make you understand that I don’t love you anymore. I need to be free to live my life Edward.”

“So you didn’t call me here to set me in a trap so your wolves can finish me off?”

“Of course…”

“Don’t lie to me Bella.”

“If you give me your word you will leave me and my family alone, you can walk out of here Edward.”

“Oh Bella, you don’t understand my love. I am walking out of here and you are coming with me.”

“You won’t kill me Edward.”

“No but your wolves won’t save you either. Right now my family is attacking La Push. Since there is no treaty any longer we didn’t see a point in avoiding the place any longer.”

“Edward why would your family put innocent people at risk?”

“Because we all want you Bella. I’m sorry I have to do this but I can’t have you hurting yourself.”

He walked up to me. I love you Paul. I looked at Amber who was pissed. She looked at me and smiled though. We knew this could happen. It was the only way to get them all.

Edward walked up behind me and I felt a pinch on my neck and I felt nothing else but blackness.

Paul POV

‘Sam we have to get closer. Something is wrong.’

‘I know Paul. Jake, Paul, Emery move in. Quil, Seth, Leah hang back. Colin, Brady, how does La Push look?’

‘Looks fine so far. All quiet.’

I was a second away from rushing the clearing when we were attacked. The attack came from our blind side. We were so focused on the meadow we never saw it coming. A large Bolder thrown towards us. Jake and Emery were knocked to the ground. I dodged it.

‘Sam cover the side! I’m going to get Bella!’

‘Sam! Your house is under attack! It’s the Cullens!’ I heard Brady scream in my head.’

Jake got up and Emery was right behind him. Rosalie and Emmett Cullen were our sites.

“Hi guys. Up for a little sparring?” I heard the blonde bitch say.

‘Go Paul, we got this’ Jake told me.

‘Paul get Bella. I am going to the house. Carlisle and Esme are trying to get to Emily and Kim! Get Bella!’

I took off running. I arrived in time to see Cullen picking Bella up and placing him over his shoulder. I saw red. I crashed into the clearing and headed towards Bella. I was almost there when I smelt another leech. He landed in front of me. He had long blonde hair and a baby face. I had never seen him before.

“Hello, you must be Paul. I am Caius. I have to say I have killed wolves before but never one as big as you. Unfortunately I will be unable to kill you today as I am in need of your lovely mate alive. But I see no reason we can’t have a little fun.”

He ran towards me and instead of attacking I rolled to the side. He flew past me and I ran in the direction Cullen ran. I could care less about this Leech. I had to get to Bella. The mark was pulling me in her direction.

‘Sam, the two Cullens have left the fight as soon as Leah and Quil arrived! They are on the run.’ I heard Jake say.

‘I’m at my house. The Cullens here have left. Seth, Brady, Collin stay here. Jake, do not go after the Cullens. Go after Bella! They are trying to distract us!

‘Sam I have a leech on my tail.’

‘I’m right behind him Paul. Concentrate on Bella.’ I heard Leah say. I followed the trail until we reached a main road. I saw Edward throw Bella in the back of a car, being driven by Esme Fucking Cullen. They took off. ‘Sam they have her in a car. We have to cut them off before they hit the freeway.’

‘On it, Paul.’

I followed on the treeline until the woods split off. I saw Sam burst out of the treeline just behind them. Dammit!

They were gone. They were fucking gone. She has been taken. I could still feel the marks though. I would find her.

‘Sam the blonde has turned away. Should I follow or go to Paul?’

‘Fuck this. She is gone. Sam, order everyone after the blonde leech.’

Caius POV

So far I had to give credit to Cullen. He has pulled off a great plan. With Bella in Italy and the Cullens on our side we can regain our strength and I can fix Aro’s mistakes and blunders. The wolf following me would trail off any second and I would be home free and on my way to Italy. It hadn’t pulled off yet. It appeared I would have to fight her. At least I would get to kill one wolf today.

I stopped and turned hitting him as soon as he came near me. Very sloppy. The wolf fell on its back and I charged. It flipped up on its legs though quicker than I expected and slashed my face with its paw. It went to jump on me and I rolled out of the way. I regained my feet. I was about to attack again when I heard it. Footsteps. All around me.

I looked around and saw I was surrounded by wolves. 6 of them. The one in the middle changed to human. He walked up to me confidently. I could see why. I was in trouble.

“My name is Sam Uley. You have two choices right now. You tell us where Bella Swan is being taken and you die quickly.”

“And if I don’t?”

“We pull you apart and burn your body but bury your head. Deep. Doesn’t sound like a fun way to spend forever, does it.”

Damn. I was fucked. I… Maybe I could talk my way out of this.

“They are taking her to Italy. A castle in Volterra. You will never get in without me. If you let me live I will take you there.”

“Thank you for your cooperation and offer. But we can read a map. Jake?”

I saw them spring towards me. I can’t believe I am going to die like this. Aro was right. That Swan girl is a curse for our kind.

Paul POV

The leech went down without a fight. The pack was standing around the fire.

“What the hell guys. We need to get a move on!”

“Yes, Leah, can you get us plane tickets? We are going to need 6. Jake, Quil Embry, Paul, Leah and myself are going to Italy to raid the castle. Seth you are in charge of Brady and Collin while we are gone. We won’t be gone long.”

We ran back to our houses. I was hit with Bella’s scent when I walked in. I called Sue and explained what was going on. She agreed to watch Emmy until we got back. She was worried. We all were.

We met back at Sam’s house. Emily was in tears. Leah was pissed. “Sam we got a problem. Do any of us have passports?”

Shit that was going to be a problem. We didn’t have time for this.

Sam’s phone rang. It was a number he didn’t know.

“Hello?”

“My name is Peter Whitlock. I want you to know three things. One, I give you my word that Alice, Jasper nor I or my mate knew they were going to do this. Two, There is a private jet waiting for you in Port Angeles that will fly us to Italy. And three we are going with you.”

“No offense, but why would I trust you?”

“I do not like the Cullens. I don’t like the Volturi. I don’t like any of them. I think what they are doing to your girl is wrong. And when I met her I liked what I saw in her eyes. Little girl ain’t scared of shit. And I don’t like the fact that Esme used Alice, Jasper, Charlotte and I in a ruse to get Bella back, claiming she wanted what was best for her. We are in Texas. The jet will fly into Austin and pick us up and then we are on our way to Italy. As far as why you should trust us. Unless you boys have passports, I don’t see you have much choice. See you in Austin.” The call ended.

“I don’t know Sam.”

“Paul as much as I hate to say this, I don’t see we have much choice. Besides I saw something in his eyes when he dropped Bella off after you two were kidnapped. Don’t ask me why but I believe him. Let’s go. We have to get to Port Angeles.”

BPOV

I woke up on the plane. Tied up. My hands were tied behind my back. I refused to speak. Edward and Esme tried to talk to me but I kept my mouth shut and stared at the wall. I refused to give them anything.

“Bella I have good news.” Edward said to me.”We will be in Italy soon and Carlisle will figure out a way to change you. The DNA mating cannot be irreversible. It may go away with time. If your DNA can be changed once, it can be again.”

After what felt like forever, Rosalie jerked me to my feet as the airplane landed. I was led to a car and fell asleep on the ride. I woke up as we were pulling into a beautiful castle. Rose once again jerked me out of the car and Edward placed his cold hand around my waist and walked me in. I couldn’t feel my arms any more. But I would not ask to have them untied. I wasn’t giving these assholes anything.

We walked down a long dark hallway into what seemed like an underground lair. I counted 6 leeches on the way in, all whispering to themselves in that fast talking thing they do. Very annoying. Carlisle cut my hands loose and my arms dropped to my side. My shoulders were killing me but everything seemed to be in place.

We walked through some huge doors into a throne room. And who was there but my old friend.

“Hello Aro. Nice to see you again.”

Aro looked scared to see me. I guess he wasn’t expecting my presence.

“What the hell are you doing here?”

“We have come with a proposition. We made a deal with Caius. We will join your guard and figure out how to turn Bella safely and you will help keep us safe from the Wolves.”

“And where is Caius now, Carlisle?”

“I… I’m not sure.”

“That girl is death. Get her out of here now or I will burn all of you!”

I had to giggle. At least Aro was smarter than I gave him credit for. I looked over and winked.

“You ready for this Baby B?”

“Yep, time to have some fun Amber.”