Chapter 179

• My mouth lifts into a soft smile when I think about how quickly she was able to set off and clear the pack's land of those truly horrific bear traps. A chill runs down my spine at just the thought of them. No one knows who is behind them, but the threat is obvious. Whoever it was, had meticulously planned this as an attack and the vast amount of traps and their concealment was proof of the damage "they" were trying to achieve. Bella had saved us by finding each and every one of those traps and removing them safely from our lands before they could cause any more injuries. My heart warms as my gaze lingers on her small and lean frame where she quietly, but with such grace, supports her father in his time of need. Bella has proven time and time again that she is loyal and I know without a shadow of a doubt that she will do everything she can to help the Pack. We wouldn't have been able to have an open funeral today if it wasn't for her.
• Like many other mated couples, Bella appears to have become much stronger and more confident than before her imprint. It's a common occurrence as finding one's mate is often described as finding the other piece of your soul. The way Edward has changed as well is remarkable. I don't think I've ever seen him so protective and yet so grounded at the same time. Our new Beta has always been an extremely powerful wolf, but his animal's temper has always been volatile and many people have questioned his ability to keep a cool head. The way Bella has openly been able to soothe and help him focus, is absolutely mind-boggling. When the time comes for them to rise to their natural positions as Alphas… well… It will be a sight to behold. I just hope they are up for the hurdles and scorn they will have to overcome before the Pack finally accepts them as their leaders.
• "Everything ready?"