Loss A Love And Gain Three

CHAPTER 10 : REUNION

REUNION

Kate was running, with Bella right behind her. Bella was angry. They had gone hunting together, and Bella, in her dragon form, had been eating a deer when Kate squeezed blood from the deer in her face, turning Bella's white fur red. Kate laughed and ran, while Bella, half-transformed, chased after her.

Kate broke through the forest, heading towards their house for refuge. Suddenly, a van hit her. The vehicle screeched to a halt as debris flew everywhere, the front completely crushed. Kate was thrown back a few yards. She hadn't seen the van in time to brace herself.

Bella witnessed the accident and became furious. She immediately transformed into her full dragon form, ready to destroy whoever had harmed her mate.

The outcast Cullens emerged from the van, shocked and terrified as they saw a twelve-foot dragon glaring at them. Rosalie hadn't seen Kate while driving; she'd been distracted for just a second by her mate kissing her cheek.

Bella let out an ear-piercing roar, recognizing the intruders. The pain she'd endured from the Cullens' betrayal returned, amplified by Kate being hurt.

Kate got up, cursing under her breath. She knew that the Cullens would meet their end if she didn't act quickly. She flashed towards Bella as the remaining Denali coven emerged from the house to investigate. The three mates could all feel Bella's anguish, fear, and hatred. They stood in front of Bella, trying to calm her down.

The Cullens, stunned, stood beside the damaged vehicle, too afraid to move as the white creature with wings, scales, claws, and a bloody face roared at them.

"Bella, it's okay. I'm not hurt," Kate said, waving her hand and stepping in front of the angry dragon to prove she was fine.

"Bella?" Rosalie said in disbelief, after hearing Kate call the dragon by name. The Cullens wondered if it was the same Bella they knew.

Tanya moved closer to Bella, resting her hand on one of Bella's front feet, running her fingers through the thick fur while sending love and calming emotions through their bond. Kate and Irina did the same, while Carmen and Eleazar approached the stunned Cullens.

"What are you doing here?" Carmen asked in a tense voice.

Rosalie swallowed hard. She had never seen such a creature in her life. Tearing her eyes away from the hostile dragon, she turned to Carmen.

"We came to find Bella. We wanted to explain our side of things and to warn her, but..." Rosalie's voice trailed off as she looked into the dragon's eyes. She could feel the bond, the love, and the care there. She knew that her sister was the dragon. There was no doubt.

Bella stopped growling for a moment, staring at Rosalie. She felt the same bond and was confused by it. She let out a breath and turned to Kate, sniffing her for any signs of injury. Satisfied that Kate was unharmed, Bella licked her face.

"Ew, Bella!" Kate said in mock disgust, wiping her face. Bella licked her again, amused.

Their mates smiled, sensing Bella's happiness, and relief washed over them as Bella finally calmed down.

Bella looked at the Cullens, still not letting her guard down. She would protect her new family.

Rosalie turned to Carmen. "We found her," Rosalie said. "The creature is Bella."

"What?" Emmett shouted, incredulously. "That's not Bella!"

"Are you okay now, love?" Irina asked Bella.