EPOV

I looked around, searching La Push for an answer. Jacob had just made off with Bella, and no one knew it. I tried to keep calm… and subdue the anger. This wasn't the time to go rip Jacob to shreds. Anyhow, what would happen to my body?

An idea hit me: maybe someone in Jacob's pack could help me. I disappeared into the woods like I had always seen Jake do, and tried my best to phase into his wolf form. For a moment, nothing happened—except I successfully worked myself into a fit of fatigue and nervousness. I tried again, concentrating harder. I mean, I've gone through school enough times. How hard could it be if the dog could do it? I felt a spinning sensation near my head like a gust of wind passing. I reached up and touched my face… furry. I looked down at the rest of my body… not furry. I gasped, panicking. I had turned myself into half a dog. Concentrate, Edward. I thought. I couldn't do anything with the head of a wolf and the body of a human.

I closed my eyes and tried to zone the world out, but Bella's face kept popping into my mind. It gave me an idea: Do it for Bella. You have to do it for Bella.

The whirring sensation spread to my legs, and suddenly they shortened. I fell to the ground, placing my hands in front of me so I was on all fours. My hands were still hands; not paws.

I focused on Bella's face: Come ON, Edward. Finally, in one quick gust, the sensation engulfed my body. I had transformed. Instantly, I could hear the thoughts of Jacob's pack around me. I sat back on my hind legs like a puppy, perking my ears up a little.

I recognized Quil's voice first. "Quil," I thought, trying to direct my thoughts forcefully. "Quil, I—"

"You're not Jacob…"

"I know, Quil, but—"

"Stop. How do you know me?" Quil's voice panicked. Suddenly, he shouted, "Go away!"

Quil phased out.

I listened next for Embry, and heard his voice. I tried another approach.

"Hey Embry, this is Edward Cullen. I was wondering—"

"BLOOKSUCKER! SAM!" Embry screeched inside my head.

Embry phased out.

"I guess it's just you and me," Thought a calm voice. Sam.

"Hello. This is—"

"Yes, I know, Edward. Do you think Embry was the only one who heard you? You're going to need to get used to this if you're going to highjack Jacob's body." There was a pause. "Seriously, Cullen, what did you do to Jacob?

"Nothing! It just… happened when I stepped onto La Push."

"You do good work, Cullen," Sam replied sarcastically.

"Can't you help? He's got Bella! He's got my body!

"Calm down. Have you told Bella?" Sam asked.

"Told Bella? Why would Bella believe me? Can't you DO something?"

"I'm not a miracle worker, Edward, and I think you're underestimating your fiancé. Trust her."

Sam phased out.

I figured that left me one option. I looked at the darkening sky and knew it would be dark within half an hour. I had to visit the Swann household, no matter what emotional damage I risked causing Bella…

…Just as long as I could find my human form first.