Eye Of The Tiger

Chapter 79

"Well Carlisle it seems you are moving up in the world. Friends with American royalty now." Kate said as she and the rest of the Denalis followed Carlisle into the sitting room where the Cullens, Bella and Victoria were seated.

"Well yes, Bella Shurlong is a very close friend and happens to be Rosalie's mate." Carlisle told a now wide eyed Denalis clan.

"Her mate? I've not known a human to be mated with a vampire before." Carmen looked to her mate Eleazar.

"It has occurred although it is quite rare. Usually a human doesn't feel the bond until they are turned though." Eleazar said thoughtfully."Are you planning to turn your mate?"

"Let us make introductions before we begin asking personal questions." Carlisle said."Bella these are our cousins Carmen, her mate Eleazar, Irina, Kate and Tanya."

Bella stood and reached out her hand."It's a pleasure to meet each of you."

"I assure you the pleasure is completely ours." Tanya said holding Bella's hand longer than necessary.

Rosalie jumped in front of Bella and pulled her behind her back. She had tried to let it go. But she didn't like the seductive lit to Tanya's voice or the way that each of the sisters and even Carmen were looking at Bella.

Hearing Rosalie's growl Tanya put her hands up and took a step back."No harm meant cousin. I simply wasn't prepared for how attractive your mate is."

"Thank you." Bella said pulling Rosalie to her side and giving her a kiss on the cheek."I appreciate the compliment but all beauty pales in comparison to Rosalie's."

"And she's sweet and humble to."Irina gushed."Rosalie you have done very well for yourself."

Rosalie relaxed against Bella's side."Yes I know. I thank fate everyday for Bella."

"Although we asked you here on the pretense of a friendly visit I'm afraid to say it's anything but." Carlisle told them apologetically." We have heard some news that affects ourselves as well as you."

Kate took a seat next to Tanya on the chaise lounge."What has you all so worried?"

"It's concerns Edward." Jasper said."And Bella."

"What does Edward and Bella have to do with us?" Irina asked.

"I think we should start at the beginning. Bella isn't human, she's a shifter."Carlisle told them.

"A shifter? No that can't be. She doesn't smell like a shifter." Tanya said looking at Bella in confusion.

Alice clapped her hands together excitedly."Bella isn't a normal shifter. She's a white tiger!"

"A white tiger." Eleazar mumbled thoughtfully.

"Do you know of white tigers?" Carmen asked him.

"Hmmm?" Eleazar gave her a confused look."Oh yes, but I don't know much about them. Or should I say her as it is said that only one would ever exist. The bringer of change and the protector of all supernatural races. There isn't much known of what and how but it is said the great white tiger will be what saves us all. "

Tanya whistled. "Well it looks like you snagged yourself quite the mate Rosalie. No wonder you want to look like her. If I was with Bella I would want to lay some physical claim to her as well."

"I didn't change my appearance to match Bella this happened naturally when our bond was accepted."Rosalie told her through gritted teeth.

"What do you mean?" Kate asked.

"When Bella and I cemented our bond as mate and imprint the physical changes occurred right after." Rosalie explained.

Eleazar was intrigued."So your eyes and hair are naturally that color now?"