A/N: I really really apologize for my very late update. I've been busy with school and other things that I did not have time to type my story. Also, I've been having writer's block the past few months, and I almost lost interest in writing this story. Please review because it will motivate me on writing more. Thank you to all those who have read, reviewed, and supported me this whole time :) Just another quick note, I will be changing my username from ReplayedMelody to Vivmielle13 on December 31st, which is none other than Daniela Rylee Karylle's birthday. AND MY BIRTHDAY TOO, LOL. Vivmielle13 is my best friend's name and my name mixed together, hahahah. xD She reads my fanfic, and she's always the one who always gets the scoop on what's going to happen. She is my number one fan. Shoutout to Vivienne! LOL, you should feel famous.

To daniela (anonymous reviewer): I got the inspiration for the Daniela character from the name my Spanish teacher in my freshman year always called me. He never learned to pronounce my name so he kept calling me Daniela for the rest of the year, and that's how it began.

Okay, on that note, I will be leaving you guys to read this chapter. Enjoy! :) love, dym.

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Chapter 13: "The New Princess and the Lost" (Daniela POV)

"Daniela, we are truly sorry that we could not come to your birthday party," he said. "To make up for it, Esme is making lunch for you. Meet us in La Casa de Cullen in three hours? Bring Seth and your family too if you would like."

"That would be awesome, Edward!" I exclaimed. "But really, you guys don't have to do this for me."

"Oh we insist," he said. "It is no problem at all!"

"Thank you so much, and I'll be there!" I agreed, then hung up the phone.

It has been three days since I had turned fifteen, and I have to say that three days ago was my best birthday ever thanks to my boyfriend. Seth is the best boyfriend any girl could ever have, but he's mine. All mine. He is perfect.

I was still in bed staring at the ceiling after that phone call, but I reluctantly got up to go watch some television downstairs. I only see Derek on the couch so I automatically assumed that Mom was asleep after her twelve-hour ship at the hospital and that Dad has left already to go to work.

"Morning bro!" I greeted, lying next to him with my head on his lap. "What did you eat for breakfast?

"I went to Emily's after patrol," he replied, yawning.
"You're tired," I said, carefully watching him. "Go get some rest, Derek."

"Nah," he smiled. "I only patrolled for two hours because I was covering Quil's shift at seven."

"Why?" I asked, glancing at the clock to see that it is already nine o'clock.

"Claire is sick, and she won't take her medicine. Her mom called Quil to assure her that the medicine will keep her healthy. She'll take it if he say's it's fine."

Aww, poor Claire. I loved babysitting that bundle of joy. She was as sweet as candy and kind of like the little sister I had always wanted.

Ding dong!

"Gee, I wonder who that could be?" Derek chuckled sarcastically.

I rolled my eyes and got up to open the door. I opened it to see a beautiful, toned native boy. He was blinding me with his glistening white smile that gave me butterflies every time I saw it. He stepped closer, and I could feel his warmth. And abs. Because he was shirtless. I loved it when he was shirtless.

"Good morning, Daniela!" Seth greeted, kissing my cheek. "Top of the morning to you too, Derek!"

He settled on the loveseat next to Derek's couch and watched TV with him. "Seth, do you want some breakfast?"

I asked. "I haven't eaten yet, and I can just cook us both some Ramen noodles."

Derek smirked, "Excuse my little sister's limited cooking skills, Seth."

"Hey now!" I defended. "I would like to let you know that I can also cook scrambled eggs. Thank you very much."

Seth laughed and stood up to help me in the kitchen. "I'll fix you something if you want," he offered, "and Mom already made me breakfast before I left."

I told him that he really didn't have to, but he insisted, wearing his original 'pretty please with a cherry on top face' perfectly knowing that I could not say no to that. He then set the bacon, eggs, and rice he cooked in front of me on the dining table. My stomach was growling like thunder, indicating my hungriness, so I finally took a bite out of the bacon. After I was finished with eating and washing dishes, I informed Seth and Derek that Edward invited me to lunch at their place, and I can bring Seth and my family.

"Thanks," Derek said, "but I'll pass today."

I nodded, understanding Derek's reply. I don't think he fully trusts these vampires yet. I don't blame him. He's only been a werewolf for less than a year, so I understand his reluctantness.

"I'm going with you," Seth said. "Edward texted me earlier today about it."

"We live in a messed up world," I laughed. "I can't believe a 109-year-old man knows how to text."

Derek and Seth laughed along to my comment.

"Don't forget he's young at heart!" Seth grinned. "Us teenagers have to keep up with the hype!"

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To kill time, the three of us watched White Chicks, which is the most hilarious movie ever made. Around noon, I woke my mom up for a second and asked her if she wanted to come with Seth and me to the Cullens. She said thanks, but she will pass today just like Derek. She told me to stay safe and to be next to Seth the whole time. Sometimes I feel like Mom knows their secret or something because she reacts uncomfortably upon the mention of their name.

As I walked over to the silver pick-up truck outside, Seth spun me around unexpectedly. He had his hands pressed on the truck so that I was trapped between his hot body and his vehicle.

"Daniela," he breathed into my ear.

"Hmm?" I asked, closing my eyes.

"I missed you. So much."

"Silly boy," I smiled, leaning up to kiss him. "I see you everyday."

"But it's not enough."

"What do you mean?"

"I want forever with you."

He bent down to pick me up from my butt, so I can wrap my legs around his waist. He kissed me passionately, and being this close to him, his sweet, woodsy smell turned me on. It was a mix of vanilla and woods scent. In between the kiss, I looked up into his bright brown eyes, feeling like it was just the two of us standing on this planet. He then pressed his soft, warm lips onto mine again. Through the course of our young relationship, he and his had kissed multiple times, but these moments always give me butterflies in my stomach. Maybe it's not about how he kisses but about why he kisses me. It is as if I am the only thing that mattered to him. Maybe, it's just the way Seth is. Perfect, and we were meant to be together.

"Mmm," he moaned.

He tasted my cherry-flavored lips with his tongue, and I couldn't help but open my mouth for his entrance with a low moan. He hugged me tightly, pulling me even closer to him. I need to try to control myself or else. Sometimes I even forget that he has no shirt on. Just abs. And his warmth. And his tan skin. And his beauty. His kiss sent tingles down my spine. Dammit, Daniela. This is completely inappropriate, considering that Seth and I are kissing in front of my house.

Seth and I stopped every few seconds gasping for air. Damn, I'm losing my senses. Suddenly, I felt his hands roam underneath my shirt. I let him feel whatever he wanted to feel. He was touching my skin, and each touch gave me goosebumps. His touch should be illegal. His fingers were about to go "up there," but suddenly Seth paused and immediately took his hands off of me.

"Daniela, I-"

I just stood there staring at him, speechless.

"I am so sorry!" he panted. "What the hell is wrong with me! I shouldn't have done that."

I came to my senses, realizing that something else could have happened. Wow. And I used to scold the teen moms on MTV for having sex as a teenager and for not resisting the temptation. And now I know why.

"Dan?"

I finally spoke, "Let's just go to the Cullens."

The car ride was a little awkward, both of us not bothering to speak about the incident until we were halfway there.

"Daniela, I'm really-"

"Save it Seth," I said, cutting him off. "It's fine. Don't worry about it. It's my fault too."

"It's mine."

"It is my fault as much as it is yours."

"That's not the point!" he almost yelled, closing his eyes in anger.

I've never seen him like this before. It was as if he is angry at himself.

"Then what is?" I questioned softly.

"I could have easily taken advantage of you, and I couldn't have controlled myself."

"Baby," I soothed. "I know that you can control yourself. Even if something happened, I know that you would not hurt me."

"But what if I can't?"

"But what if you will?" I replied. "Besides, you already showed me that you can control yourself."

"Right before I touched your breasts, eh?" he chuckled, lighting up the mood.

I touched his hand on the wheel, showing him that he is forgiven.

"I really really am sorry for doing such immature thing," he kept saying. "I wasn't being myself, and it wasn't right. It's just... it's just my first time being in love."

"I love you," I said without hesitation.

"I love you too."

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We were greeted by Jacob and Renesmee when we arrived at the Cullen residence. Everyone greeted us with smiles, and I noticed that Alice and Jasper weren't there. Does Alice really hate me that much?

"Lunch is ready!" Esme called.

"Come on, let's eat!" Edward smiled at me, leading everybody to the dining room.

"Daniela, don't worry about Alice," Bella assured me, noticing my worried look. "She doesn't hate you. She's out hunting with Jasper right now."

Oh okay, I guess that made me feel a lot better. I really dislike the fact of someone hating me.

"Aww, where is my favorite human?" I heard Rosalie shout from the other room. She walked gracefully to the dining room pulling me into a tight hug. "You smell like dog."

I giggled.

"Hmm, I wonder what you and Seth were doing?" she winked.

I've only been here at their house three times, but Rosalie has grown fond of me really fast. I liked her too. I think she is like an older sister to me. Edward told me once that this was not normal for her, but I don't care. Knowing that I am the only human being Rosalie ever liked was kind of flattering.

We ate lunch, full of conversations here and there. They allowed me to ask questions about vampires if I was curious, so of course I took advantage of it. I learned today that they could eat human food, and it would not affect them at all. That's why Esme, the adoptive Cullen mother, suggested that they all eat with me so it wouldn't be awkward today.

"I wonder what's taking Reid so long?" Carlisle asked randomly.

"Who's Reid?" I asked. "I didn't know there was another Cullen."

"Oh, he's just visiting for a few months," Edward replied.

Apparently Set didn't know about this either because he began to sniff and shift in his chair uncomfortably.

"Relax, bro!" Jacob said. "I'm pretty sure you already know Reid anyway because he goes to your school!"

La Push High? If he's a vampire, then why is he even allowed in the reservation? Why does he go that far, when he could just go to the high school in Forks? Wait a second. Reid...who?

"Reid Jason from your orchestra and human geography class," Edward answered.

Suddenly a tall blonde guy appeared and sat across the table from me.

"I haven't actually formally introduced myself," the vampire said with a slight British accents, shaking Seth's and my hands. "I'm Reid Jason."

"You see," Carlisle explained, "Reid is a half vampire just like Renesmee. His mother died of childbirth while his dad was actually a vampire who took advantage of a fragile human. No one could save her, and she left him in the hands of his grandmother who was a believer of legends. As Reid grew faster than a normal baby boy, he began to be the gossip in town. The Volturi had eventually heard about Reid from nomadic vampires, and now they are sending Jane and Alec to search for him and kill him because of his breed. They are not giving up, and they will find him whether he is dead or alive. As of now, Reid is hiding here with us until everything is settled. He has been studying at La Push High to cover his track?"

"But how did the tribe elders approve of this?" Seth asked.

"I pulled a few strings," Jacob answered. "As the grandson of Ephraim Black, I asked the council members to allow him to attend there. I assured them that everything will be fine, and that Reid is harmless because his venom isn't dangerous at all."

Seth and I nodded in understanding.

"So why don't you ever talk to us in school?" Seth asked Reid.

"I don't really know," Reid replied. "I guess I was just afraid that you will find out my secret and report me to the Volturi. I don't want to die yet."

To brighten up the mood, I asked him, "Do you have any vampire abilities, Reid?"

"Yes," he smiled at me. "Ironically, I have the ability to become invisible."

My eyes opened wide when he disappeared right in front of me then reappeared.

"But wait," I began.

Reading my mind, Edward explained, "He can only turn invisible no longer than a minute because he will lose energy and grow weak."

"And that is why he is here," Carlisle continued.

I nodded.

Suddenly Renesmee came to my side and whispered, "Dan, are you ready to see your belated birthday surprise?"

I looked at everyone around to table wondering if this was a prank or something.

"Don't worry, she's serious about the surprise," Edward chuckled.

"Really?"

"Really," Bella smiled.

"Let's go to my room!" Nessie beamed. "Come on!"

Seth stood up to follow Nessie and me, but she commanded him to go away. She then led me to her room in the "big house," and I have to say that for a 'twelve-year-old,' she practically owns everything made by mankind.

"Dan!" she called from her closet.

"Yes, dear?"

"Do you love Seth?"

"More than anything," I smiled even though she couldn't see me.

I felt a hot breath trickle down my neck.

"I love you too," he whispered. "You make my life complete. You are my sunshine, My only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are gray."

"You are the lamest boyfriend ever," I giggled. "By the way, wouldn't the Cullens notice that you left the table?"

"Nah," he said, turning me around to face him. "They are busy doing other things in the house."

I heard Nessie gasp audibly from behind us and shouted, "Seth! Go away! I wanted Daniela to know that this present is more important than you so shoo! You're gonna ruin it."

WOOF! WOOF!

"Seth!" I gasped, smacking his arm. "Don't be rude?"

"What?" he asked, confused.

I rolled my eyes and said, "Don't bark at Ness!"

"I didn't!"

Renesmee laughed and brought me the huge box she held in her hands.

"Go ahead and open it," she suggested.

I opened the box, and a small sandy-furred puppy sprung and jumped on me, licking my face.

"Oh my gosh!" I grinned. "You got me a puppy!"

Nessie nodded, "I adopted the puppy. I picked the one that closely resembled Seth as a wolf."

"Does he or she have a name yet?" I asked.

"Not yet," she answered. "The animal shelter told me that she is the only one out of her litter without a name."

"Aww, what are you going to name her Dan?" Seth questioned.

The puppy continued to lick my arm as I picked her up from the ground.

"You are a beautiful puppy," I smiled. "You are going to be my princess now."

She barked at me, and I swore I saw her grin.

"Princess?" I repeated, and she subsequently barked as I put her down. "Maybe I should name you Princess Eve because you are my princess given to me as a birthday present, and my birthday was on New Year's Eve!"

The puppy's eyes lightened up, and she wagged her tail excitedly.

"Perfect!" Nessie squealed. "She loves it!"

Princess Eve ran around me in circles restlessly until I told her to stop it or else she would become dizzy and throw up.

"Weird," Seth chuckled. "It's like the dog understands you!"

I patted my little princess' head. "Of course she does. Don't you sweeite?"

She barked.

"So Princess," Seth began, "take care of your mommy okay?"

She looked at him bewilderingly then looked at me and tugged my jeans.

"Whoa, easy," I said to her. "What's the matter?"

She turned to look at Seth then back to me.

"You want to know what your daddy Seth said?" I questioned.

Princess Eve nodded.

"She the dog just-?" Nessie began.

"Yeah, I think so," my boyfriend continued.

I ignored them two and told Princess exactly what Seth told her.

"This is just uncanny," Nessie comented. "It's like you two have some mommy to doggie connection because she only understands you!"

"Nonsense!" Seth said. "Princess probably just loves her mommy more than me!"

I laughed, "Yes. I agree with what he said."

Suddenly, Seth's phone began ring.

"Hello?" he asked, picking his phone up. After a minute of talking, he wore a worried look.

I looked at Nessie, but she bit her lip as if she knew something that I did not. She looked as anxious as Seth does.

"Babe, what's wrong?" I asked, with Princess whimpering next to me.

"Rianne is missing."

"WHAT?"

"Baby," he pleaded. "Stay here."

"Why?"

"The pack and I are going to search for her," he explained. "It is too dangerous for you to be with us."

"Please let me help," I begged.

He was about to say something about how this isn't something I should be involved with but I interrupted his thoughts. "She is my best friend, you know."

He sighed in defeat and reluctantly agreed to let me go with him. He gestured Nessie to tell Jacob the situation as he grabbed my hand and picked up Princess into his arm. We walked fast to his truck, and in there, I asked him what really happened.

He explained to me that Rianne was on a lunch date with Embry at the Garden Cove Restaurant in Port Angeles. The two were walking around downtown when Rianne decided to go inside an antique store while Embry excused himself to go find a restroom.

"Then Embry told me," Seth continued, "that he had been trying to look for her for five hours! He picked up her scent at the back of the antique shop, but suddenly her scent was mixed with alcohol. Embry is way beyond scared and angry. Losing his imprint is like having a part of him missing. We really need to find Rianne."

Tears started to flow down my cheeks as the thought of my best friend being kidnapped by a drunk man ran through my head. Horror images of some possibilities of what might happen in this current situation haunted me. Rianne is helpless, and she really does not deserve this.

"Seth," I cried. "Please find her."

He stopped looking at the road, and parked the car on the side for a moment.

"Of course, Daniela," he said firmly, kissing my forehead. "I do not want you nor Embry to suffer. He is going through hell right now, and I understand why. I don't know what to do if I was the one who lost you."

I cried even harder.

"Now now Dan," he said, wiping my tears with both his thumbs. "Don't cry anymore, baby girl. You'll make Princess Eve sad."

I patted Princess' fur while she managed to sleep on my lap. I smiled at the adorable image.

"Now that's better," Seth smiled with me, starting the truck. "We will find Rianne. I promise."

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A/N: Ahhh, cliff hanger! Don't worry, I will try to update soon. I hope you guys liked it. I'm sorry it was such a short chapter, but I was in a hurry to update this. I didn't want to disappoint y'all. Oh, and sorry for the typos here. I didn't have time to double check on the spelling. I've been typing this for two hours from my composition book and it is 3:30 in the morning LOL. Please review, it will be a great birthday present for me :)