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Chapter 2

BPOV

It had been two years since I met Alice for the first time. I continued to be polite to her per my father's request, but that was it. Granted she tried often to get me to do things with her and Jasper but I simply did not want to. Any day now, it would not surprise me to hear that the two of them decided to become a joined pair. They were always together. I would even suspect they often share moons together as well. I never saw that strange man again that I had seen across the stream that day. That could be because I was always with either Emmet or Edward. Many joked that I would someday be the cause of the two brothers to fight, but Emmett and I just did not see each other that way, he was like my real brother, the one I should have had. We were all just the best of friends. My body had filled out some too in the past two years. I now had curves to fill in my clothing, and I'd say I looked pretty good these days. Edward often told me, he and Emmet were always having to keep the other boys away, but I just would laugh the idea off. I wonder if anyone will decide to become joined tonight at the summer harvest festival.

I finished combing through my hair that had gotten thicker as well, and fastened together my dress that I had just finished today. It clung to all my curves and fit me perfectly. It had straps for the sleeves, and came down just below my butt, and then had fringe that fell to my mid thighs. It was not the usual tan color I so often chose, instead I had dyed it a deep red color. It fasted together all the way up the side of my body.

"My, my Isa, Edward and I will be beating off those boys with a stick tonight for sure! Edward is going to eat you up!" Emmett exclaimed.

I did not even notice him come into the lodge. I spun around to face him. He was smirking, wearing only a tanned buffalo skin that covered his front and back side, leather ties held it firmly in place. His chest, arms, and face were adorned with red and blue paints. On the middle of his chest was a drawing of a bear in dark red paint. His hair was neatly tied back.

Deciding not to comment I said, "Well Emmett you sure do clean up nicely. Who's eye are you trying to catch tonight?"

He laughed loudly and said, "No one in particular, but hey, you never know."

I heard a gasp from behind Emmett, and Edward stepped out from behind him with his mouth wide open. He blinked and then quickly closed his mouth.

Edward smiled his 'my smile' and said, "Isabella, breathtaking does not even begin to describe how nice you look."

I felt blush creep to my cheeks and replied, "Thank You."

What a strange reaction I thought, I don't think I have ever blushed before, and especially not at Edward. He looked so good standing there in front of me smiling. Unlike Emmett, he wore buffalo skinned leggings, stitched up the sides, with a skin to cover over his butt and man parts. His chest, back, and arms were covered with black and green designs. On his upper right chest was a painted drawing of a lion. The front of his hair was tied back, with rest left to hang loose. Everything on his body was toned and sculpted beautifully. The chosen drawing matched his personality very well. He was strong like a lion, but also sweet and caring with those he cared about. I adored those qualities in him!

Emmett cleared his throat and said, "Isa, if you are done checking out my brother, could we all get down to the festival now?"

Edward about choked on his own breath it seemed, as he started coughing and rubbing his neck.

I blushed a deep rose and said, "Emmett, I was simply looking at his drawings, do not make any more out of it than there is."

Emmett rolled his eyes, ducked his head, and walked out of the lodge. Edward smiled kindly at me and grabbed my hand leading me out to the center circle and fire. Tonight should prove to be fun for sure!

EPOV

I could not believe what Isabella was wearing tonight. Granted it did not show much cleavage, but it fit her like a glove. Wow, had her breasts filled out recently. I am certain all the young men in the village had noticed too. It was keeping Emmett and myself terribly busy looking out for her. Jasper even looks out for her these days, always has, not that he or any one of us would tell her that. Isabella would be very angry to say the least. I myself had been looking out for her since the day she was born, she was beautiful even then. I think I have loved her in some form since the day she was born, whether it be as her brother, her best friend, and recently as her hopeful mate.

I realized about two years ago how deep my feelings truly ran. I almost kissed her when she was twelve. Can you believe that, what would she have thought of me then? I doubt she would have ever forgiven me, the person she trusts most. Every day I try to walk a very fine line, making sure I never cross it before she is ready. Today when I walked into her lodge behind Emmett, I realized she might be ready very soon. The way her eyes raked over my body made my blood boil in all the right places. Many women have looked at me that way, but when Isabella did, my blood rushed in a way it never has and I struggled to calm down and cover my growing erection. Emmett would love teasing me about that, getting hard over little Isa, as he calls her. She is not so little anymore though, she is growing. It worries me to no end, what would happen if our enemies were to see her. She is easily the prettiest young woman in our village, though she does not see it.

I watched Isabella dance around the fire, hair blowing in the breeze, hips swaying to the beat. She was a vision, a goddess. What I wouldn't give to make her mine. Many men my age have already taken a mate and been joined. It is not like I did not have any offers, but they were not the one I wanted. I am pretty sure my mother, father, and even the Chief realized this and so they did not pressure me. My father told me on several occasions, what a smart match he thought it would be. Now all I had to do was wait for the right moment to make my move.

BPOV

As I danced around the fire I noticed more than once that Edward was watching me with acute interest. I do not think his eyes left my body once. I saw a few women go up to him, gesturing to the dance circle, but not once did he accept and come out here.

As I was about to go ask him myself I felt someone start to dance up behind me, rubbing his very hard penis into my backside. One of his hands slid around my side and started rubbing and making its way up towards my breast. Never having had this happen to me before I froze, and didn't react. Almost as soon as his hands found my body they were ripped away, and I saw him knocked over into a large log, blood spurting from his nose. Edward towered over the man, eyes dark, expression fierce.

"How dare you touch Isabella like that," Edward fumed.

"She is the Chief's daughter, and more importantly not your mate!" he bellowed out.

I had never seen Edward so mad. I crept over towards the scene unfolding to get a better look at who might have been so callous to me. I was shocked to see who it was. He was the second best warrior next to Edward and I had thought they were friends. They had trained together many times. James stood up, wiping the blood from his face, and sneered at Edward. He released his knife from his belt clutch, bringing it out in front of him with a firm grasp. Edward did the same as they started to circle each other. Jasper came over holding Alice behind him, and blocking me from the fight which was assuredly about to break out.

"So Edward you want to start something? Let us see if you can finish it," James said in a mocking tone.

"If that is your wish James, so be it, but it will not end well for you," said Edward confidently.

I pushed my way around Jasper, trying to get a better look.

Emmett grabbed my wrist effectively pulling me back out of harms way and said, "Little Isa, don't worry, Edward has got this as long as you stay out of the way and do not distract him."

I smiled at Emmet, he always knew what to say to help me relax and calm down. I took a few more steps back and found a log to sit on and watch along with everyone else. As the two men circled around I could see the fierceness in Edward's eyes. James circled with his back facing me and tossed his knife into his other hand before lunging toward Edward. I watched as my best friend moved slightly towards the left, out of harm's way. With a quickness I had never witnessed, Edward lunged back at James and pinned him to the ground. With the sharp blade at his throat, James begged for mercy. Edward's chest was heaving with angry breaths as my father came forward.

"Let him up, Edward," the Chief instructed.

Edward reluctantly lifted himself off of the fallen man before giving James one last menacing growl

"Very nicely done Edward," my father complimented.

"James, I hope you have learned to not touch that which does not belong to you," stated Chief Bill.

James bowed his head at the chief and said, "Yes I have. I am very sorry to have offended you, Isabella and Chief Bill, it will not happen again."

With that he turned his head and walked off into the darkness. Edward watched him walk away, then relaxed and looked at me. If he didn't look good before, he sure did now. His body was glistening with beads of sweat as his chest rose and fell. He smiled and began to walk towards me. The beat had started back up, along with the singing. Edward stopped standing right in front of me, lifted my hand up to his lips, and gently kissed it.

"Isabella would you like to dance?" he asked.

I looked up into his scorching green eyes, smiled, and said, "There is nothing that would make me happier, thank you."

Edward's smile brightened even more and he led me out to the fire circle. We danced every dance together. Eventually the beat slowed as did we and our bodies moved slowly together. Our chests were pressed together as my legs intertwined with his. We had never danced so close before, and I have to say, I really liked it. His hard muscles pressed up along my soft chest as his breath ghosted over my neck. My mind was swimming and floating with ease. I had never felt so relaxed. His hands lightly caressed my arms and back, every now and then running through my hair. I moved my hands from his shoulders to run them through his soft hair. Edward's hair was so nice. I felt his growing erection pushing into my stomach. I was kind of shocked I could have that effect on him but pleased all the same.

Fire was burning deep within me, and I felt like I needed more from him, but I did not know what. Edward let one of his hands trail up my arm, grabbing my chin and tilting it up so that my eyes locked with his. He then leaned his face closer to mine until his lips were pressed onto mine. Soft as silk his lips moved against me, his tongue reaching out gently to rub my upper lip before sucking it into his mouth. My lips parted for him as the kiss got very heated. Our tongues danced together in harmony. His lips massaged my own, so warm and inviting, I never wanted the kiss to end. Edward pulled back, looking into my eyes. It seemed as if they held a question, one that I was not sure I could answer. He stroked the side of my face with his thumb, then slid his hands down my arms, taking hold of my hand leading me over to the logs to sit down.

Edward took a deep breath and said, "Isabella, I truly hope you are not mad at me, but it just seemed like the right time, and I have wanted to do that for so long. Please say you are not upset with me?"

"Edward, I," I trailed off.

"Everyone can I please have your attention," Chief Bill commanded.

The music stopped and everyone looked over towards my father, who was now standing in the center of the circle in front of the fire. Edward released a quiet breath and squeezed my hand. I looked at him to see his eyes trained on my father, no smile present. I directed my focus back to the Chief.

Chief Bill smiled and said, "I have just been informed that my son will be joining my adopted daughter Alice in one moons time. Let us all celebrate with them, for this is exciting news indeed!"

My father walked over to Jasper and patted him on the back, and then kissed Alice on the head. Everyone else followed in similar suit. Edward stood, no doubt to congratulate them as well. I lifted myself to my feet, turned and walked off in the opposite direction into the cover of the forest.

Unknown POV

I watched her walk into the forest alone. I could not have asked for a more perfect opportunity. Everyone else was thoroughly distracted; no one would even notice her missing for quite some time. The things I was going to do to her, I could not wait. I had been dreaming about this opportunity for years, just waiting for her to finish filling out. I leaned off the tree and quietly followed her deeper into the forest.