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āAre we looking atā¦an army?ā I asked cautiously.
āAlice thinks no, but she does think that those three came from some sort of...other group.ā
I stared into the night. What had I done? Was it me they were after? Or something else?
But I couldnāt focus on that right now. Jake had returned from his agonizing re-breaking. No tears Renesmee. And no shaking! I thought. My hands ceased their annoying tremble just as Jake wrapped me in a hug. His warmth illuminated my fingertips, flushing them with pink. The rest of my body following, practically glowing to life. I realized how cold I truly was.
āMerry Christmas, right?ā he said sarcastically. I laughed.
āWhen will you be better?ā I asked in an almost childlike voice. But more tender than child.
āEh, about an hour. It doesnāt hurt much. Kinda like a paper cut.ā
āWell, I have one more surprise for you. So get better!ā I commanded his hand. He laughed, then I caught Alice in the doorway. I flinched at what I had just done. Alice was standing there, listening to me telling Jake about my ābig surpriseā, that I hadnāt really thought about fully. But Iād told Jacob.
āAlice!ā I shrieked. She giggled, and the life that was once in her eyes regained. Like a rock against another, sparking the blazes of golden fire in her eyes.
āHeās awake,ā she explained.
A New PlanWe walked inside, Jacob holding my hand, to see Jasper. He was up and running, finishing off a glass of O negative. After Emmett and Edward held him where he sat, waiting for the blood urge to go away, Jasper was his normal self. He rushed to Aliceās side. He didnāt kiss her. He didnāt hug her. They just stared at each other in a connection that no one could ever understand. The moment felt so private between them, I looked away.
āWell, we got to go,ā Bella and Edward agreed. They left, and Jacob spoke up. āWe do too.ā
Rosalie was livid with objections. āWhat! Butā¦but you spent last night at Jacobās! Come home Nessie! Please?ā
āWellā¦Iā¦ā I started to give. Jake squeezed my hand. āIā¦I have all my stuff back at Jacobās. Iāll just stay one more night.ā
Roseās shoulders slumped in disappointment. Emmett came up behind her and start tickling her. She laughed carelessly, like a child even. Carlisle smiled, and left with Esme. Jake practically pulled me into his car, and we drove down the road. It was cold, but I kept close to Jakeās side most of the time. I felt his warmth radiating. My heart pounded, uncomfortably.
āItās happening again,ā he said victoriously.
āWhat?ā I was skeptical.
āYour nervous heartbeat. It sounds like a bird hitting a wall over and over. Refusing to give up.ā
āPoor bird,ā I said. His face widened in a grin. Then sunk.
āAre you afraid of me Ness?ā
I was stunned silent. Pain closed in on my heart. My mind fell into a dark abyss of memories. It was spring, and I was almost eight. Seth and I made it down to the meadow in time to catch a herd of whitetail deer that had wandered onto the territory. Our pounces led to little success. We howled with laughter (Seth literally howled) at our attempt. It was a bright, sunny morning. Unusual for Washington in the spring. Jacob suddenly bounded through the wilderness, pinning Seth to the ground snarling at him. I doubt he knew I was there; his aggression was at dangerous levels. I couldnāt hear what they were saying, but as I tried to reason with Jacob, he snapped at me. His teeth bared, I fell on the ground, crying quietly. Jake suddenly jumped off Seth, who huffed in annoyance. Jakeās rules were always too much for Seth to obey every day. Jake came over to nudge me, and for the first and only time in my life, I lurched away, shaking. For a whole week, Edward demanded Jacob leave me be. After the first two days, I recovered, begging to see Jake. But Edward was firm. It was the longest week of our lives. Jacob was especially irritable, I was informed. Seth was happily updating me over the phone, making me laugh. But when that receiver clicked, I burst into tears, wanted Jacob back. After the week was up, which felt like prison, Jacob was the remorseful, happy person Iād known before. And now, his question that I realized I hadnāt answered yet, seemed silly.
āJacob, no. Iām not scared of you. And you couldnāt scare me away now,ā I said, pecking his cheek. His muscles softened, and his jaw unlocked in a mouth-closed drop.
āI could try.ā
My heart turned to putty in Jacobās hand. He really did want me the way I wanted him. More than a friend, more than a boyfriend. Boyfriend was not the right word. Soul mate. Thatās better.
As we passed town, I watched delicately. The faces of the town never faded. Everyone was the same, though I hadnāt been out much. After you get so big, people ask whatās up. The cafĆ© had tons of people inside, restaurants were filled, and movie theaters were lit with color and light. We pulled up to the convenience store, to my bewilderment. Embry and Quil waited for us, smiling casually. Iād remembered I hadnāt seen them in weeks.
āHey Jacob! Hey Nāā
Quil stopped up short as I stepped out of the Volkswagen. I glanced at a small section of ice laid neatly on the concrete. My image on the ice seemed from another dimension. My face reminded me of a poem Rose wrote. Sheād read it to me to try and cheer me up while I lay in my painful depression. Sheād said I had the appearance of a statue that reluctantly came to this world.
Jakeās arm tightened around my waist as we walked. He sucked in a quick, sharp breath. His warm hand that was wrapped around me shook. I flicked him, and he seemed to calm down.
āItās me Quil. So you were kind of asking for that,ā I assured as he laughed off Jakeās punch. Jake rolled his eyes at Quil, who was still giggling a little.
āYou look so different! Your all grown up!ā Embry said cheerfully. He hugged me with his giant arms than covered my shoulders and back. I was so small compared to the wolves. My little hands wrapped around him in a tight grip. I never realized how opposite I was compared to the wolves. Embry smelled like cinnamon too, but with a chlorine smell that soured my face. Embry chuckled a little. I was confused until I looked at Jake, who was now standing behind Embry and facing me.
Jakeās muscles tightened on instinct. I couldnāt blame him, it was a natural thing for a wolf to get edgy when their imprint was being touched in any way by another wolf. I released my hug.
āSoā¦ā I began as Embry set me down. āWhy are you two here? Whereās Sam?ā I retreated to Jacobās side, which helped him relax. Real wolves are always guarding their mates, making sure no competition of any kind arises. Itās the same with werewolves.
āHe and Emily are on vacation.ā
āWolves take vacations?ā I asked skeptically.
āStill part human,ā Jake said, turning away to lean against the run-down convenience store. I rolled my eyes sarcastically and sat on the stone bench attached to the side of the building, listening to Embry intently.
āWell, he left Paul in charge,ā Embry griped.
āAnyway, we came across another scent.ā
If Jake was in his wolf form, heās ears would have perked up from the information. He growled as a substitute.
āThe two males are back. They keep sneaking across, but weāve been chasing them off. But, you guys should see this.ā
Quil handed us a newspaper, headlined:
āTwo Hikers killed by Unknown Animalā
It sent a shudder through my spine. The vampires had already killed people? On Samās watch!
āWhy hasnāt Sam done anything?ā Jake said through his teeth.
āHeāsā¦doing his best,ā Embry struggled to say. He was forced to say those words. Alphaās orders. Ugh.
āRightā¦ā I mumbled to myself. Quil wanted to growl, but he swallowed hard instead.
āThese vampires are different. One of them tried to rip Jarrod apart. He got away unscathed, but these bloodsuckers are more daring than Iāve ever seen. Their careful, in the most standard way. Besides the basic safety, theyāll do anything. Like kids.ā
āAlmost worse than you guys,ā I said, nudging Jake. He shot me a warning glare. He was in pack mode. Business mode.
āRed eyes?ā I asked. Embry nodded angrily. Another growl slipped through Jakeās clenched jaw.
āIāve got an idea,ā I spoke up. They all looked at me. Embry and Quil were excited to hear, but Jacob wasā¦concerned. Or suspicious, either one. I filled in Quil and Embry of our daily events, with exact detail on Kila. Embry and Quil paid close attention, grinning when I described Kilaās final destruction.
āSo, my idea was this. I go hunting on my own, and lead the vampires onto the reservation. Itās a win-win. I give you your vampires, you give me the peace of mind.ā
They laughed at my last words, but agreed with my plan. Of course, Jacobās objection was inevitable.
āNo,ā was his only reasonable argument. It was the coldest, hardest ānoā Iāve ever heard.
āYes, Jake,ā I contradicted. āItās the only way. Iām the only one that can go between the rez and my familyās territory.ā
āWe can go on your land,ā he informed me coldly.
āNot in your wolf forms. Your powerless on our turf and weāre not even allowed on yours.ā
He frowned at my obviously right information. Jacobās pout was so cute, it was hard to stay mad. But I stomped on my left foot using my right foot, keeping my hard skin tough.
āJake, your scent will give you away,ā I reasoned, my voice more thoughtful and soft.
āNo,ā was his only response. I frowned this time. My eyes begged him, but he simply focused on his breathing. His hands had a faint tremble, and I knew he was thinking of those vampires. He couldnāt stop me. I wasnāt going to let people get hurt.
āDonāt you mean his stench?ā Embry asked sarcastically. Quil laughed with him.
I walked over and buried my face in Jacobās neck, inhaling. āNope. He smells like cinnamon,ā I said happily. Call it a bribe, showing off Jacobās manliness in exchange for my plan to go to use. Jake was stunned for a moment, but his ego kept him quiet. He smirked. In his mind, āAlphaās the man.ā Embry and Quil looked lost for words, but Jake grinned triumphantly. I flicked his shoulder.
āBut to everyone else, he stinks,ā I shrugged, happy to admit.
The men continued their strategy talks before parting ways. We went back to Jake's house while the September winds began to batter the powerlines. The car was plenty warm as we parked.
Jake stared into the darkness beyond the houseās lights. I opened my mouth to speak, but my vocal cords stayed silent.
āI couldnāt live with myself if you got hurt. It wouldnāt just be you getting killed Nessie. You donāt know what Iād do. I donāt know what Iād do.ā
āI know what youād do,ā I said, running my fingers through his hair. His spiky, black hair was sifted by the wind, but his head was
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