Jacob was running towards Bella's house so happy to finally get his time with her. "I bet that blood sucker waits as long as possible before going hunting to prolong his time with Bella." Jacob thought. Snorting he admitted he would do the same thing. Just as he crossed the line into vampire territory he heard Bella screaming. Fear gripped him had Victoria found Bella? He sped along the forest floor so fast the trees were a blur. When he arrived at Bella's house Jacob could only smell Edwards scent. He climbed into Bella's open window and seeing the room slightly torn up he checked the house. He knew Charlie had just left out of town for a couple of weeks so he was safe. Jacob remembered Bella's Truck was not in the drive way. He bounded outside and phased so he could follow the scent. Yes she had just left. But so had Edward. Edward went into the forest in the opposite direction. Bella was headed into Lapush. Confused Jacob followed her.
Edward was devastated, how was he going to live without his Bella. He had to hunt. Anything would help. He tried to focus on the hunt to take his mind off his pain. But it was no use. His stupid phone kept ringing and ringing he pulled it out to toss it and saw Alice's name. He quickly answered. Alice? Edward what have you done? Alice yelled angrily. How stupid can you be? Don't you understand Bella at all? Do you want her dead? Don't you love her? Edward's whole body froze. Alice what do you mean Edward said in dismay. Edward Bella is going to throw herself off the cliff she will drown for sure. Oh Edward you have to stop her. Where is she exactly Alice think and show me. Said Edward.
By the time Bella had made it to the cliffs it had started to rain. She could feel the icy rain hitting her as she rain to the edge of the cliff. She stood at the edge looking down at the turbulent water and jutting rocks illuminated by the moon light far below.
Edward knew he was breaking the treaty but he had to go. Bella was everything to him. He was berating himself while he ran like the wind. The smell of wolf was strong in this part of the forest. The deeper he got into their territory the worse it smelled. It began to rain when he neared the place Alice saw in her vision. Would he get there in time. He could not bear the thought of her dying he had to get there. Suddenly he heard the soft sound of something behind him. Edward knew if he was caught there by the wolves he would never be able to save Bella. If he was to late at least he knew they would make sure he did not suffer long.
Jacob tracked Bella all the way to the cliff face. He quickly picked up the Edward's trail. The leech had come in from the other direction and was not far ahead. Was Bella running from him? With this thought Jacob pushed himself into a full run. The scents of both his quarries were getting stronger as he drew nearer. As he came to the clearing before the cliff's edge he saw Bella standing on the edge looking down. Jacob fazed back to his human form and screamed Bella! At the same moment Edward was running from the right at an angle heading for Bella.
Edward got to the cliff face and sprinted toward Bella hoping to grab her before she fell to her death. As he entered the clearing he heard Jacob scream Bella's name and saw her turn and stagger back off the edge of the cliff. Without thinking he threw himself into the void after her. If he could somehow protect her from the jutting rocks he could swim her to safety after they fell.
Bella taking a deep breath and leaning out prepared to take the last step off the cliff suddenly heard her name screamed in a painful voice. Jacob? Bella turned too quickly and lost her footing. She started to fall backward with a scream. Then it was as if a wall had come up to hit her. Edward slammed into her clutching her to him. The heady scent of him was making her mind swim disely. Just as quickly they came to an abrupt hault as Jacob sank his teeth into Edwards out stretched arm.
Jacob ran toward Bella when he saw Edward reach out and grab her Jacob fazed on the fly and latched his teeth onto Edwards arm. Jacob set his back claws into the cliff edge and began to pull both Edward and Bella back up to safety.
Edward could feel the searing pain when Jacob bit down on his arm. He held onto Bella and tried his best to assist Jacob in pulling them up again to the cliff's edge. When they were safely away from the edge Jacob released Edwards arm and fazed back to human. Edward let go of Bella and rolled over get his weight off of Bella. Bella, Jacob sobbed as he dropped to his knees and turned her over. Bella was breathing but she was unconscious. Bleeding from a cut on her forehead and several scrapes on her right shoulder and arm. Jacob began shaking as he looked up at Edward. Why? Jacob yelled through the thunder. Edward pulling himself up and checking Bella for injuries finally looked up with Black eyes to see Jacob who was finding it very hard to control his anger. Edward could smell the blood and it was a searing pain ripping though his chest. Jacob breath you have to calm down. She is alive. Don't lose your temper. You will kill us both and I know you don't want to kill Bella Jacob. Edward could see Jacob close his eyes and begin to breathe deeply and slowly. The shaking began to slow and finally stopped. When Jacob opened his eyes Edward was staring into his with deep black eyes. "She loves you Jacob." Edwards face crumpled in pain. "I am no good for her. I told her I would leave and she should be with you. You can give her what she wants. You are better for her. I knew it would be hard but I thought she would cling to you and after the withdrawal she would learn to rely on just you. But…" Withdrawal?" Snarled Jacob. "Jacob, Bella is addicted to my venom." Jacob sneered angrily "I knew she loved me she just could not see it. So, you have been drugging her?" Jacob was shaking again. Edward sighed "No Jacob I did not know. Carlisle just discovered it. He thinks you emit pheromones she is addicted to as well but just not as potent as my venom. I had hoped she would learn to be happy with you". Edward looks down on the pale wet figure on the ground.
"We need to take her somewhere warm and safe Jacob" Edward said picking up Bella and holding her close to him trying to shield her from the icy cold rain. Jacob nodded and said "There is a hunting lodge that has been in my family for many years. It technically is just over on your side of the line. We keep supplies there in case we need clothing" Jacob gesturing at his shredded clothes in the middle of the clearing. Edward nods "I will follow you." Edward frowns "Your pack is coming closer. They have found my scent. We need to go now." Jacob turns for the woods and fazes back into his wolf self. While he runs with Edward following he tells Sam what is going on and begs him to leave them alone. He knows Edward will fight wanting to protect Bella and Bella obviously will find a way to die without Edward.
By the time they reached the cabin Bella was shaking and very cold. Edward going off of what Carlisle said bent down several times to kiss Bella deeply while he ran letting his venom flow until her eyes fluttered. Carlisle believes it works as a pain killer of sorts. Not totally numbing but sort of giving a high. Edward hoped it would be enough.