The Phantom Wolf

Chapter 17 (Meeting The Cullens)

*3rd Person POV*

Pearl bowed her head towards the blonde haired vampire, as a small sign of respect and thanks. Rosalie not quite understanding the gesture, took it as a sign of aggression and tensed up. Before she could insult the wolf, Jasper spoke up.

"He feels gratitude towards us and seems to respect us as well" clearing up any misconceptions.

Rosalie, taken aback by the clarification, chose to remain silent, unsure of how to respond. Emmet came up behind her and wrapped his arm around her waist. Showing his support and offering her comfort.

"It's no problem, dear. Is it to much to ask you to perhaps change back, so that we may have a proper conversation." Esme asked sweetly.

Pearl thought about the request for a few moments, before remembering an important detail. 'I don't have any clothes with me.'

Whilst Pearl was thinking, Bree stood up from her spot on the floor and took a step away from the silver wolf, who towered over her in size. She did however, decide to remain relatively close to it. As she had a feeling that she could trust the creature.

Pearl turned her head towards Bree, at the sound of her movements and decided to showcase her problem to the group. Carefully taking a step towards the new born, Pearl gently grasped the girls coat between her teeth, pulling at it slightly, allowing the coven and the human to see, before dropping it from her jaws and taking a step backwards. Turning her head towards the brown haired woman who had spoken to her.

"He doesn't have any clothes" Edward inferred.

Pearl rolled her eyes in irritation at being referred to as a male once again for the umpteenth time.

Jasper, sensing the wolfs irritation grow, was confused at the change in emotion. Tensing ever so slightly to prepare for a possible attack.

"Okay dear. We could lend you some. Is that okay?" Esme replied softly. Trying to keep everyone calm.

Pearl nodded her giant head as a response.

"Alright then. Let's head back to the house to discuss everything. As well as get to know our new friend." Carlisle stated. Speaking to his family and directing the last part of his statement towards Bree, smiling warmly at her.

Bree, who was still slightly nervous, edged closer to the wolf, seeking comfort and reassurance. Pearl sensing her distress turned her head towards the girl and placed it up against her chest, nudging her gently. Bree wrapped her arms around the giant head, than began to stroke the wolfs silver fur carefully.

"I don't understand." Bella spoke up confused. "Why is he letting her do that?" She asked, directing her question towards Edward.

"He imprinted on her before the Volturi got here. I'm not really sure how that works, with her being a vampire and all. But, I'm pretty sure he will do anything for her now. And that he is going to be extremely protective over her as well." Edward replied to Bella.

"So this new born has a pet dog now? Sweet!" Emmet said excitedly.

Pearl glared at the big guy for his comment and growled slightly. Rosalie, not wanting a fight. Slapped her husband on the arm, reprimanding him. When Rosalie looked at the wolfs eyes, she noted that although they were mainly a deep blue, there was some gold specs present inside as well. 'Huh? That's unusual' she thought.

"Edward? Can you tell us what he's thinking?" Alice asked her older brother.

"No" Edward responded.

"What? Why not?" Alice whined.