Romeo and... Cullen?

11. So, Imprint

The drive to Bella's house was silent until the truck pulled into the Swans' driveway. Both Verne and Bella had been processing everything that just happened.

        "So... you're a werewolf?" Bella broke the silence. The three of them sat in the truck.

        "Yeah, last time I checked. A few lucky members of the tribe have the gene. If a new vamp moves into town, the fever sets in," Jacob said.

        "Mono?" Bella asked.

        "Yeah, I wish."

        "Did my family cause this?" Verne felt a bit guilty if this was her fault.

        "No, I don't think so. A bunch of us didn't start turning till you guys left. You're probably responsible for Sam's turning, though."

        "Can we maybe not tell Leah that? I'm not trying to be the reason why my friend's boyfriend dumped her... especially Leah."

        Jacob laughed. "Lips are sealed."

        "You can't find a way to stop? I mean it's wrong," Bella said.

        "It's not a life-style choice. I was born this way; I can't help it. You're being such a hypocrite, Bells. Are we not the right kind of monster for you?" Jake's voice raised a little.

        "It's not what you are, it's what you do. They've never hurt anyone. You kill people, Jake," Bella said.

        "Wait, who's killing people? Jacob, what's going on in Forks?"

        "We're not killing anyone," Jacob assured the two girls.

        "Then, who is?" Bella asked.

        "The only thing we do kill..."

        "Us," Verne said quietly. Jacob wouldn't look at her at that moment. It was a fact he didn't want to admit in front of Verne.

        "What?!" Bella exclaimed. "Jake, you can't."

        "Not the Cullen's, unless they violate the treaty."

        "Not that, you can't kill vampires, though. They will kill you," Bella warns him.

        "You should be careful, Jake." Verne added on.

        "Really? We took out the bloodsucker with dreads easy enough."

        "Laurent?" Bella asked.

        "And his redheaded girlfriend is next," Jake said, nodding his head.

        "Vic— Victoria's here?" Bella stuttered. Verne grew worried as well, if she knew how to contact Edward she would warn him. But all communication was conducted on her brother's end.

        "Was," Jacob said. "We chased her all the way to the Canadian border. But she keeps coming back; we can't figure out what she's after."

        "Me." Bella swallowed.

        "Don't worry, I'll tell Sam. We have this place covered."

        The three of them got out of the truck and made their way up the porch steps.

        "Thanks Jake, I'll catch you later. I'm gonna go order us a pizza, V." Bella walked inside the house, leaving Verne and Jacob on the porch.

        Koda came bounding out the house before Bella could fully close the door. Jacob bent down to pet the dog. Koda lopped her head to the side, welcoming the scratches.