Hale

Bonus 25

Chapter 25 Part 1 (this chapter is to just clear up everything)

TW: Mention of trauma, sensitive topics and domestic abuse. 

Perla's POV

I couldn't believe the words that were coming out of everyones mouth.

 Mate. Volturi. Treaty. Wolves.

It's not logically possible, this isn't Dawn. There are no such things as vampires, super strength or drinking peoples blood. It just isn't possible. Kate totally did not just single handedly stop Nate's car. That just isn't real. How can she just show up out of nowhere and super speed me to the Cullens house? There has t be a logical explanation. 

"Perla, please listen to me. If you tell anyone the the Volturi will come for us. I would never wish death on you, ever. I want to protect you. You have to understand we live by a different set of rules Perla." Kate said pleadingly, coming closer to me as I was pacing near the corner of the living room. I  was told Eden made it safely here but was resting due to injuries which only made me more angry. If they are here to protect us why was Eden hurt. I swear to god if it was Rosalies fault I will beat her to pulp. 

So much was processing and it began to give me a headache. Looking back at the girl who I have madly fallen for, I began to cry. Of course this would happen. With my luck. Shaking my head I began to walk towards the stairs leading to the door until I was stopped by Jasper. "Now Perla, I know this is a lot to take in but you know now. It makes you a target. You need to be careful. You and Eden both. Stay the night here. I beg of you." he pleaded. Some unknown reason I was appealed to the thought of my safety rather than my emotions. Nodding I went  back to the couches where Esme, Carlisle and Alice sat. 

"So let me get this clear, you and I are mates? Not the British way of saying friend but mates like animals mating type?" I gestured to Kate who stood anxiously across from me. Seeing her nod I swallowed hard on the lump forming in my throat. "And all of you are vampires? Living off a treaty with the wolves who are Eden's decadence? On top of that you guys only drink animal blood and are governed by a group of human blood drinking vampires called the Volturi? That sounds impossible and insane. Do you guys hear yourself right now?" I questioned the group who stood watching me with shocked and thrilled eyes. 

"Can you keep it down? Eden just fell asleep."

Looking over to the stairs that connected to the third floor,  I see Rosalie make her way down. Glaring at the blonde with the awful attitude, I let my emotions flood through me. "Are you fucking insane?! You had to pick Eden as your mate?! She has been through enough, she has been through hell and back so many times none of you can fathom. I can't bel-" 

"She won't find out. She deserves a life where she can grow old and have kids of her own. I will not take that from her." Rosalie said firmly cutting me off. Scoffing I already knew this would be an issue. I know my best friend meaning I know when she's in love. 

Shaking my head I practically laughed even though I was still trying to stop my cries. Everyone turned my way , eyes cautiously darting at me. "You think you can fucking leave her? I don't give a shit if you are twice as strong as me. You hurt my best friend and I will bring hell to you. You paraded yourself around giving her hopes at finding true love. Giving her the chance to finally be free of Delilah and you aren't giving her the chance to make her own decisions? You are such a low life Rosalie." Glaring as my body became heated. Rosalie taking a warning step towards me I didn't back down. This was about Edens life and I know deep in my body, every atom I am made up of that Eden deserves her happy ending. Regardless of what or who she chooses to become. 

"I am saving her from a miserable life Perla but you wouldn't know anything about sacrifice." Seeing movement from the corner of my eyes I feel Kate stand beside me, growling lowly. 

Hearing a calm voice speak up, we all turned to Carlisle. "We need to keep a composed attitude about this. Ultimately Perla needs to make a choice. She is Kate's mate and Kate is family. Perla's Edens family. It brings us together as family, as one. Rosalie, Perlas right. It is Edens choice but she should find out on her own. As for everyone else. I think it best we all took some time to reflect and come together tomorrow morning. I'll be receiving news on Ms.Roth and we can go from there." Clenching my jaw I stepped away from Kate and sat down at the piano. Sighing I buried my head in my hands. 

Everyone aside from my Rosalie, Kate and Emmet had gone to their rooms. "You should head to bed P, you're human after all." he said smirking as I looked up. Rolling my eyes I flipped him off. I don't understand how he can be so carefree at this given moment. Then again it wasn't his immortality on the line. 

"I may not know about sacrifice but I know Eden does. It may not be my secret to tell but for the sake of my best friend I think its only fair I tell you a little background knowledge. I'm pretty sure she thinks I don't know everything but I do. She sacrificed herself for a girl who saw her as a toy. Delilah gave her false hope and love. It nearly destroyed Eden. She was forced to do so many repulsive things just because of Delilah. Just to prove she was enough, that she was worthy of love. It was sick but I sat back and did nothing because I knew it gave her happiness. Even if it was just for a moment. Edens dad was a no show and her mom threw money at her. It wasn't always like that though. Her mom and her were close when she was younger, up until the money ran dry and she married Wyatt. Eden lived alone, had to take care of herself and had no one. No one but me and Delilah. She was so innocent, I was the bad friend who always got us in trouble." I smiled thinking of our younger middle schools selves sitting in the office because we cut class to get Jamba Juice. 

"Then Delilah was her gay awakening and it changed. Eden wanted a type of love I couldn't give her so Delilah stepped in. I wish she didn't. Maybe the Eden that loved to sing and dance, baked cookies almost everyday and just loved the idea of happiness wouldn't have been destroyed. Rosalie, it isn't your choice what she decided on her life. You don't know what she's gone through. It's not my place to tell you what exactly happened but if you are her mate then don't hurt her. I don't know how this whole mate thing works but don't be another Delilah. Give her heart a break." I pleaded softly looking at the keys of the piano afraid to look up at the three golden eyed vampires who sat before me.

"I don't want her to be stuck and unhappy. Being this creature that never moves forward and never moves backwards. Always just staying the same. I don't like you but I do love Eden. I don't want her to find out right now. Please respect that." And with that she got up and headed upstairs, I'm assuming towards her room.

Sighing loudly I rested my head on the top of the piano. I wish I could wake up from this unreal nightmare. "Look newbie, Rosalie will come around. Especially if she loves Eden. So will Edward. It's just a matter of time." Emmet said catching my attention. 

"What do you mean Edward?" Kate perked up, her voice haunting me ever so slightly. 

"Edward met his bloodsinger, so he went up to your coven to figure his stuff out. Just like Rosalie did." 

I was too overwhelmed by terms and logic that did not yet process. So instead of feeling alone and having to cradle myself I got up and sat next to Kate. Without hesitation she brought me closer and held me tight against her cold skin. "It's gonna be okay bunny." Her voice soft yet raspy. Comforting yet foreign. 

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just in case y'all were wonder what perla was up too :)