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GEMMA AND JASPER GO OUT TO TRACK THE VAMPIRE THAT WAS IN BELLA'S ROOM LAST NOVHT; they search until the scent disappears. The two best friends look at each other when the discover how far from Bella's house the scent disappears.
The two vampires rush back home and they bust into the room. Bella jumps at the sudden sound while Esme wraps an arm around her. She relaxes when Jasper and Gemma come walking in.
"His scent disappeared about five miles south of Bella's house," Jasper informs them as Gemma goes straight to Emmett's side.
"Someone's orchestrating this," Edward claims.
"Victoria?" Gemma asks, sneering at the red head's name.
"I would've seen her decide," Alice claims.
"It has to be the Volturi," Edward chimes in with his accusation.
"I don't think it's the Volturi either," Alice claims. "I've been watching Aro's decisions, too."
"So we keep looking," Emmett says.
"We also take shifts, guarding Bella at her house," Carlisle says and Gemma tenses, she's doing this good to be around Bella, but her and Charlie? She hadn't been around more than one human since she was turned.
"Another protection detail?" Rosalie asks.
"Rosalie," Esme scolds.
"No, she's right," Bella remarks. "You can't protect me, watch my dad... and search for the intruder. And Victoria. And keep yourselves fed. And it wouldn't be good for Gemma to..."
"Gemma will have to get used to it, we live in a town full of humans," Edward says, making the newborn frown. "I'm not leaving you here defenseless."
"She's not defenseless," Gemma claims. "Because unlike me, she still has the pack."
Emmett places a hand on Gemma's shoulder. He knows how much Gemma misses the pack and Emily. Edward looks like he's torn. He doesn't like the idea of sending Bella with Jacob to La Push, but he also knows that Gemma's right. The intruder and Victoria wouldn't dare go over there and the wet dog smell would cover her scent like it did Sue's.
"Emmett, come hunt with me?" Gemma coos. "And yes, I mean hunt this time. I can only hold my breath for so long."
Emmett nods and she flashes out. "Give her some time, Bella. She's new. Something to look forward to," he winks and he rushes out. ✖️✖️✖️
Gemma walks to the treaty line later on, needing some alone time. She stays on the side that the Olympic coven agreed upon and she sits down. She hears a grunt and a huff. She looks up and finds Embry's wolf patrolling.
"Hey, Em," Gemma greets. "I had to get away."
The wolf stands there for a moment, mind-linking with Sam, and he goes into a bush and phases. He puts his shorts on and he sits on the opposite side of the ravine, the Quiluete side.
"Hey, Gem," Embry greets. "Immortality looks good on you."
"How golden are my eyes?" Gemma asks.
"They're getting there," Embry replies. "I miss you."
"I miss you, too," Gemma admits. "I miss all of you. Is Paul still moping from his misunderstanding with my idiotic mate?"
"Yeah," Embry replies with a grin.
"I wish I could hug you," Gemma says. "I got to see Sam, Paul, and Jared up close before I signed the treaty, and Sue."
"I know," Embry replies. "Maybe soon, we can band together and convince our leaders."
Gemma snorts. "Yeah, maybe. Let's see how that works out. Sammy hates vampires."
"Yeah, but none of us hate you, Gemma Newton," Embry claims. "So, when are you becoming Mrs. Cullen?"
"I'm wondering the same thing," Gemma says, unaware that Emmett and Carlisle are listening to their conversation. "But until Emmett goes a pair and asks, I'm Ms. Newton."
Emmett's jaw unhinges. 'Grow a pair?' He mutters to himself as Carlisle smiles in amusement.
"Embry!"
Embry's head whips around and he spots Jared. "I'm on our side, and Sam said it was okay!"
"Hi, Paul," Gemma greets.
Paul tries, TRIES to keep a scowl on his face but has soon as he looks at his friend, he smiles. "Hey, Gem. How ya feeling?"
"I miss you all, somewhat, I'm not to thrilled about the smell," Gemma teases as she stands up and brushes her jeans off.
Paul shakes his head with a smirk. "You don't smell the best either, Gem."
"Now, let's no go comparing scents," Gemma muses. "Hey, can you have Jacob go to Bella's tomorrow? Edward had me ask someone to. We have an intruder situation. Vampire."
"I'll run it by him," Paul replies. "Anything on Victoria?"
"Nope, not since that day you and Emmett got into a dick measuring competition," Gemma replies and both Emmett and Paul scowl. "You guys?"
"Nothing," Paul replies. "I'll report that to Sam, and ask Jacob to go to Bella's."
"Cya, Em, I should finish my hunt and get back," Gemma claims and she frowns and walks away.
"How's she really doing?" Paul asks once Gemma is to where she can't hear them.
"She's not adjusting well," Embry replies and Carlisle frowns. "She wanted nothing more than to cross over and hug us all but the treaty stops her from doing that."
Paul sighs and he runs a hand down his face. "Yeah. We all miss the blonde, too. We should finish patrol and I gotta find Jacob, and Sam."
Embry nods. The two shifters phase and they trot off. ✖️✖️✖️
Emmett lays in bed beside Gemma, who is texting Paul. The treaty says they can't cross into Forks or La Push, it didn't say anything about phone-to-phone communication like text message or possibly Skype.
"Edward!" Gemma calls lightly and the mind-reader rushes in. "Jacob said he'd meet us at Bella's tomorrow, but I have to be there."
Edward nods. "Thanks, Gemma."
Gemma nods and she puts her phone away. When Edward leaves the room, she cuddles with her mate and Emmett kisses Gemma's forehead.
