Everything Will Be Just Fine (Completed)

38. Princess

"Billy ? What did you want to tell me after my operation ?" I ask my uncle the next day.

"First of all, I'm very angry with you : not telling the pack that a vampire was on the hospital's ground was stupid and wrong. Imagine what could've happened ! Kids are here, grandparents, parents... What if the vampire was hungry ? You would've never forgiven yourself." he says, severely. At this moment, he looks a lot like Jake.

"Secondly, yes, I had something to tell you. Your mother knew vampires were in New York City and that they were not regulated by the Volturi."

"Which is...?"

"The vampire council, if you want to put it like this. The Volturi authorizes a certain number of killings per person and coven, but the NYC's number are far too high. She knew it wasn't legal, so she went to search some proofs with your father.

"She sent me some files in which the leader of the coven, Gillian, admits to his associates what he does and how he is not following the rules.

"I printed those and hid them under my bed. Maybe stupid, but at least, the Rez is protected by the pack. She wanted me to give them to the Cullen's who would've given them to the Volturi.

"But before I could do so, she was dead, with her husband and your brother. I had to fill in papers to keep you and William, I had to buy things and everything. I still haven't found the time or way to give the proofs to the Cullen's, because of your cancer." he finishes and I blink.

"Mom was a badass." I finally say and he smiles weakly.

"Most certainly. You remind me of her : impatient, caring and brave. She would've loved to see you evolve in this world, I am sure about that."

"What are you going to do with the files ?" I ask him as he sighs.

"I have to give them to the Cullen's. I hope that because we have an alliance with them, it would be easy."

"What alliance ? I thought the pack hated, yet, tolerated them." I state.

"I'll ask Jacob to come here today and explain everything to you : I'm still trying to understand myself." he tells me.

*****

"Your pulse is a bit slow, darling." the nurse says sweetly. "Eat some sugar."

I nod and she leaves to another patient. I rub my wrists where the nurse took out the needles, trying to get the itchy feeling off.

"Dad wanted me to tell you things, so here am I with Paul." I hear my cousin say. He's standing next to the door, nonchalantly. Paul is behind him and he's staring directly at me, making me blush slightly.

"Did you form an alliance with the Cullens ?" I ask, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear.

He enters the room completely with Paul and closes the door.

"We went to their house the other night to talk a bit about the vampires who have been in town recently."

"Vampires ? Plural ?"

"A vampire visited Bella's house the day before yours appeared. He didn't talk to her like the other, but he took something with her scent. We are going to do patrols around her house with the leeches. You don't need any protection at home, but here, Paul is going to stay with you until you leave." he explains and I glance at Paul.

He is still staring at me, so I avoid his eyes. "Why protect Bella ?" I demand. "She's not an imprint, she is already protected by the Cullen's who probably, just maybe, know how to battle against their own kind, no ? So, why ? Why risk the lives of pack members ?" I say, annoyed.

She has always been a hypocrite and vain person, never even thanked Emily for her muffins.

"She's my... our friend." he tells me while glaring at me.

"Your friend. I tried being one for her, but no, I was maybe too much of a girl for her ! She loves being the centre of attention. Can't you see that, Jacob ?!" I shout.

"I think it is you who love being the centre of attention. Dad hasn't stopped taking care of you and William because of what happened to your parents and Corry ! Could you just stop being a hypocrite yourself or what ?!"

Paul clears his throat and we both turn around to face him. "She knows everything, Black. Maybe you should leave?" Paul suggest and Jacob decides to follow his advice, as he leaves immediately.

I bury my face in my hands and try to not cry in front of Paul. I love Jacob, of course, but he's getting on my nerves right now... Because he's totally in love with Bella. Even after she rejected him last week, he's still trying to win her over Edward. Can't he get a clue ?

"I'm sorry for his actions and words." Paul says and I raise my head and eyebrows.

"You're not responsible for what my imbecile cousin does or says : it's his personality, that's all." I mutter, pushing my covers back.

"What are you doing ?" he asks me, panicking with his eyes wide and mouth open.

"Um, getting out of bed ?" I say.

"You have to stay in this room." he tells me, trying to intimidate me.

"I need to go to the toilet." I say, bluntly. It's the truth.

He gets all red and clears his throat. He seems to do that a lot. "You may go to... there."

"Geez, didn't know had to ask to go pee !" I say sarcastically.

He decides to say nothing, which is probably a wise choice.

*****

"It's just like when I was confined in my room ! I swear, I have to ask for everything, I have nothing to do and you're here !" I laugh with him. After two days, we have grown to talk a lot. A ton. I now consider him as a friend.

"Maybe, but at least you won't have your tumor anymore !"

I feel all guilty at the moment. "Sorry for not telling you before. And thanks for being here when I woke up."

He smiles again and I found him very handsome when he does that. "No problem."

We fall into a comfortable silence. It's almost night, so I decide to prepare myself to sleep. I pull the covers under my head, pulling my hair in a small ponytail.

"Could you hold my hand ?" I ask Paul shyly. "I'm afraid that the vampire will come again and..." I stop when I see his face. "Nevermind, I can sleep without, it was stupid, don't ever say to anyone that I told you that..."

"I can help my imprint, Lexie." When he says my nickname, my heart beats more quickly. "But if I hold your hand, you'll be uncomfortable when you sleep. I can hug all your problems away, if you want." he proposes and I bite my inside cheek.

I don't think. "Sure."

He climbs in the bed which makes a protesting noise. He puts his chin on the top of my head and closes the distance between us.

He sighs, content. "I've dreamt about this at least a thousand of times since I knew you were my imprint."

You should've told me I was your imprint. I remember you telling me the legend concerning them, but you still didn't say a thing. It must've been hard for you." I mumble in his chest.

Paul chuckles, his chest moving a little. "You have no idea. But now, you're here, safe, you know the truth and that's the best. Being truthful to you was the best thing I've ever done." he admits.

I don't answer and think of the conversation I had with Kate before. She said it was best if I told the truth to Paul right now, but I can't. I'm afraid of his reaction : what will he think, say or do ? Will he pity me ? Leave me alone ?

I'm starting to fall asleep when I hear his words.

"I'll always be here for you, princess."

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15/03/19 : #15 in bellaswan