Chapter 23

Charlie's POV

There was so much happening in such a short time.

First I hear that my daughter isn't dead like I always thought. Then I get a son that I didn't even know existed. On top of that. All three of my children are mated to vampires. Two of my children are already changed. Right now, Peter told me in his own funny way that I would be a grandfather to not only one but three babies. That Bella was pregnant. I was really too old for this shit. Man, now I sound like Peter.

"Grandfather I would like to talk about something."

"Sure, Charlie what is on your mind?" Asked Marcus.

"Well, I would like to be changed as soon as possible. Once we are in Volterra. I'm not getting any younger. I would like you to be the one who changes me. It's not that I don't trust the others or anything. It's just that your family." I explained.

"I would be honored to be the one who changed you, Charlie. Once we are settled down in Volterra we can see when you would like to be changed. I would like you first to meet my other brothers Aro and Caius." He said.

I can live with that. I told him.

Riley's POV

"Eleazar I have a question since we have seen that everything worked fine when I used my powers on Jasper. What I would like to know is how to use that power on myself. When I took away his blood thirst mine was doubled. I would like to help everyone else here without the extreme need to hunt as soon as I am done with using my powers." I explained.

"I totally understand Riley. It works the same way, the only difference is that you need to concentrate on your own bloodlust this time. Why don't you try it." He told me.

I nodded and did as he said. It was a lot harder to use my powers on myself but in the end, I managed to do it. When I was done I opened my eyes and prayed that it had worked. I didn't feel thirsty so that was a good thing.

"What eye color did you have when you were human Riley?" Asked Charlotte.

"Deep chocolate brown like Bella. Why? Did it not work?" I asked slightly worried.

"Here look for yourself." Said Peter. While handing me a mirror.

Slowly I took the mirror before looking into it. When I looked I was over the moon to see that I had done it. I had my human eyes back and the bloodlust was gone.

Right now was the time to see if it would help me when I tried to use my powers on somebody else. What would it do to me?

"Vickie baby would you come over here. I would like to see if I can help you without the need to get blood when I'm done."

"You need to believe a little more in yourself Riley. Don't worry you will be 100% fine." Told Peter.

"Sure honey, use your powers on me. I trust you and I know that you can do it." My sweet mate said before she kissed me lightly.

I concentrated on what I needed to do and after a few minutes when I was done I was stunned. Not only did my mate have the most beautiful dark blue eyes, but I had no thirst.

"Does anyone know how much blood we need to drink to keep up our strength?" Asked Victoria.

"I'm not really sure. That will be something that we will need to find out over time. I would say that two to three cups a week should be enough." Explained Peter.

Jasper's POV

My mate was peacefully asleep when she started getting cold. Something that I sadly could not help her with. I put some extra blankets on her in the hope it would help her. But it didn't, and she woke up.

"Jay, why do I feel so cold?"

"I don't know darling. I already turned on the heat in the room and put an extra blanket on the bed for you. It doesn't seem to help you. Tell me what I can do to help you." I would honestly do anything for her no matter what.

"Jay, how late is it now?"

"9 p.m. why?"

"So it's dark outside. Can I go downstairs now that it is dark, please."

"Okay let me help you down, and then I'll make you something to eat."

Once we were in the living room where everyone else was. I saw Bella looking around for a while until her eyes rested on one person and stopped looking around. She stepped towards Paul and sat down on his lap. I really needed to bite down a growl.

"Bella your freezing, are you okay?" Asked Paul worried while wrapping his arms around her.

I saw Bella relax into his hold before she let out a sigh.

"You're really warm Paul."

"That's a wolf thing." Replied Paul.

"Major can I talk to you in the kitchen." Peter asked.

I nodded my head and went to make something to eat for my mate while talking to Peter.

"What do you want to talk about Peter?"

"Well, I saw your expression when you saw Lil Bit in Paul's embrace. I need to tell you that there is no need to worry. That's just the baby that is connected to Paul letting herself be known. I had hoped that her sister would show us who the other wolf is that will be connected to her. It seems that we will need to wait until the baby decides to let us know who the second wolf is." Explained Peter.

"I understand what you're saying Peter, but it is just really hard to see my mate in the comfort of another man. I know that I can't help her when she's cold but still. What if it was Charlotte instead of Bella. How would you feel?" I asked exactly knowing what he would feel. He let out a low growl.

"See that's what I mean. Now let's go back so that my mate can eat." I said before stepping back to where Bella was.

After she eats up everything that I had made for her she left Paul's lap. She then sat down on my lap before snuggling into me.

I knew that I was going to have to figure things out. It wasn't the others' fault. It was natural for a male vampire to act jealous and possessive with their mate till they could mark them. Get there scent in them. Sure I had mated and marked my mate every possible way while she was still human. Hell, she even carries my children.

The Major in me wanted to mark her fully and completely. That could only happen once she was changed. It was hard at times to keep the Major caged. When I was with our Bella he kept screaming our mate. Mate with her completely. Make her ours. It was frustrating at times, but I managed to keep him locked so far. I knew however when our mate was changed that there would be no way in hell to keep him locked up any longer.

Bella's POV

"How are you feeling Bella? I felt so helpless when I saw that creep take you away." Sobbed Angela.

"I'm feeling alright Angela. It wasn't your fault. I'm glad that I could at least get you safe and unharmed by Luca."

"Lil Bit why don't you tell us what you know?" Said Peter.

"You mean the part that you don't know." I spoke up smiling.

"Yes, miss smarty pants, that's exactly what I mean." Grumbled Peter.

"It's nice to know for once something that the mighty all-knowing Yoda doesn't know."

"Alright you know how it works. I just know shit when my Yoda wants me to know the shit that is going to happen. For some reason, it seems that you needed to know it first even before me. So enough laughing at my expense and tell us what you know sugar." Replied Peter.

"Well okay, I had a dream about Athena and Aphrodite again...

"What do you mean again? Why didn't you say something sooner? We can't help or protect you if you don't say anything!" Came out a little too harsh for my liking from Demetri.

"Be careful how you speak to my mate Demetri. I knew about it, but she had no answers at that point. Bella had more questions than answers. I would tone it down because I won't hesitate to put you in your place if you speak to her like that again." Came from my hot vampire. All the while growling, and man was he turning me on. Damn hormones.

It seemed that I was affecting my mate because I could definitely feel how excited he was beneath me. Now was not the time for that and it seemed that Jasper thought the same way. I was no longer turned on but really calm. I looked at Jasper and he mouthed to me later.

"So where was I... ah yes well, I had a dream about Aphrodite and Athena earlier tonight and they told me what Alice and Edward's plan was. They are building an army against us. Together with James, Maria, Carlisle, and Esme, they want the power that the Volturi has."

"Their ultimate goal is to eliminate the Volturi brothers and all the people who stand against them. They also want to eliminate the shape-shifters or wolves like I love to call them. They believe they are a threat to vampires. Once they have completed their plan they will rule over the vampire race. Everyone that doesn't stand against them. They will also rule over the human world."

"They actually want all the power. But to succeed they need me and Phoebe. Without the powers of the sun and the moon they can't do a thing. That doesn't mean that they won't attack... any questions?" I finished.

"Darlin, you forgot to mention that in your first dream you saw Santiago try to kill me. If you didn't follow the path like Athena and Aphrodite told you." Added Jasper.

"Please don't remind me of that." I sniffed.

"Baby, I already told you that it won't happen." Replied Jasper while hugging me tighter to him.

"I know but I can't help but worry. I can't live without you Jay. I love you more than my own life." I said before I buried my head into the crook of his neck while taking in his scent.

"I feel the same way darlin. I will do whatever it takes to keep you safe. I love you too baby." Said Jasper before lifting my head so that he could see me before giving me a light kiss.

"Santiago, but he is mated to Tanya. That means that she is on Alice's side." Replied Abby.

"Are you ready to fight against Tanya if it comes to that?" Asked Marcus while looking from Eleazar to Carmen, Irina, and Kate.

The four of them nodded before they replied.

"Yes, my mate and I will do what is right." Came from Eleazar.

"I will stand against Tanya if it is needed." Replied Irina.

"You're like a sister to me Bells. So yes, I stand with you if I need. I will kill Tanya so that you are safe." Told Kate.

I smiled at all four of them before saying thank you.

"Okay, so what will they do if they don't get you and Phoebe?" Came from Garrett.

"They will get frustrated and attack. I don't know about after that."

"They don't stand a chance against us with you two." Stated Abby.

"True. When will they attack?" Came from Demetri.

"In about 6 months at the most. Maybe sooner. If that's the case, we need to be ready, so we have a chance against them."

"What do you mean?" Asked Angela puzzled.

"I mean that I need to be changed as soon as possible. You and dad too so that we have a chance to defend ourselves. We need Peter, Charlotte, Jasper, and Demetri to train us in fighting. That way we can help them when the time comes. I can't use my full powers while I'm still human."

"Okay I get that. I agree with you on that." Told Angela.

"Me too." Came from my father.

"We also need all the wolves to be trained so that they know how to defend themselves against newborns. That will be something for Jasper, Charlotte, and Peter. They know the most about newborns and how to fight them."

Everyone seemed to think about everything that I just told them. I couldn't help but wonder what Athena and Aphrodite meant with you have a second enemy out there. Unless you can figure out how to get them to stand with you instead of against you.

"Bella...Bells...BELLA." I heard someone shouted.

"Huh? What was the question?"

"Darlin, what were you thinking about? You seemed miles away just now?" Asked Jasper.

"Nothing special. Just thinking you know."

"Are you sure? Why do I get the feeling that you are hiding something?" Stated Jasper.

Shit damn. I really need to learn to put up my shield when I don't want him to know something yet. He's an empath Bella. When are you going to remember. I scolded myself.

"Bella put your shield down. You know I don't like it when I can't feel anything anymore." Stated Jasper.

"Sorry. I was just thinking about what we needed to do once we are in Volterra." I told before dropping my shield.

"That's way better darlin. I like to be able to feel your emotions."

"Uhm, is there anything else that you need us to know, or want us to do." Asked Charlotte.

"No not for now. You, Peter, Demetri, and Jasper will train us when we are changed along with the wolves. So that we can defend ourselves." I told aunt Lottie.

"You need to rest Bells you are still recovering." Came from Jane.

"Okay, good night everyone."

Once I was back in bed I could feel sleep easily overtake me again.

AN/ just to clear somethings up, I will continue this story it might be a little slower but I will finish this story, I'm a little stuck right now with the next chapters.

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