Shattered Souls • Hedric

Chapter Twenty-four

"What.....I." stuttered Harry, at a loss for words. He couldn't believe that his godfather and Remus had successfully tracked him down. "Jacob?" he asked, looking to his daughters, future mate, who was glaring at Sirius and Remus.

Jacob's eyes flicked to the small boy's, and he nodded his head. "Forgive me for interrupting your celebrations, but I found these two lurking around your place. I was running patrol when I came across them. We have been picking up their scent for three days now."

Harry tried to hide the pain from his eyes when he looked to his ex-godfather. "Go home, and forget that you ever found me."

Edward wrapped his arms even tighter around his mate and growled at the party crashers. His vampire was itching to tear into the two men that had caused his mate so much pain. Despite what Harry said, he still deeply loved Sirius and Remus, but he would never be able to trust them.

Remus' eyes flashed and he growled at the vampire that was wrapped around his sweet pup. It was too close to the full moon, and Moony was trying to take control. The human in him registered that the vampire was Harry's mate. He remembered Cedric Diggory from when he taught him in his sixth year. Cedric was a very bright, caring and hardworking Hufflepuff, he felt bad when the boy didn't make it out of the maze alive. Cedric was also the boy his pup went to Azkaban for supposedly killing. He was stunned when he had learned that the Hufflepuff was his pup's soul mate, and husband. He didn't understand what was going on, but regardless of who he once was, he was a vampire now, and had his pup was trapped in his arms.

Edward bared his fangs and shoved his mate behind him, stepping between him and the pissed off werewolf. He knew that Harry loved the man, but he would rip his throat out before he got near his mate or daughter. Werewolves and vampires were natural enemies.

At hearing Edward's growl, the rest of the Cullen's rushed into the room, and formed a protective circle around Harry. That was the wrong move. At seeing six more vampires crowd his pup, Moony snapped and took over full control. He wasn't able to completely shift without the full moon, but he was able to lengthen his canines and his nails, resembling something similar to short, sharp claws. He was also able to tap into his werewolf speed and strength. With a vicious snarl, he lunged at the vampire that stood the closest to his pup, Edward.

Edward was waiting for the wolf to move, he was able to read him so he knew it was coming. Severus also sensed what was going on, so he too was prepared for the attack. Moony leapt in the air at Edward, but was tackled from his side by Snape. Moony snarled, drool dripping out of his mouth. For years he had to play nice with this vampire, but now he had his chance to finally take care of him. Twisting in the air, he wrapped his strong arms around the vampire's chest, squeezing with everything he had. He howled in triumph when he heard the sound of bones snapping.

Harry looked on in horror as Mooney attacked his dad. Before Edward could stop him, Harry rushed to the two creatures that were viciously attacking each other. Just as he was about to attempt to break them up, he felt strong, warm arms wrap around him and lift him up high in the air and carry him to safety.

Edward couldn't believe how fast Harry ran past him. He was so busy concentrating on the wolf's thoughts, that he didn't hear Harry's. His dead heart jumped to his throat when it dawned on him that his tiny mate was going to try to get between the fighting pair. He knew that he wouldn't be able to get to Harry before he got seriously hurt. Just as Harry was about to get between the pair, Jacob quickly lunged forward and lifted Harry up and away from the brawl.

"Put me down!" yelled Harry, punching at Jacob's muscular chest. He had to help his dad, he couldn't lose him.

"Calm down, little one. If I put you down, your going to get hurt." Jacob grimaced when Harry managed to punch him hard in the jaw. As much as it hurt him, Harry had to have broken his hand with that punch.