Ch 4Discovery
Weeks went by quickly, Jacob and I were so caught up in each other, in our piece of heaven on earth, we'd lost track of time and place. It wasn't until the snow began to melt that we realized how much time had passed. We were returning from a hunting trip, the snow now slush beneath our feet, when Jacob decided to broach the subject of calling my parents for the second time.
"Nessie, they have to be sick with worry. We owe it to them to put their mind at ease. Let them know you're okay."
I frowned at that. I was far better than okay. I was exceptional, in heaven, in love. "I'm sure they're wondering where we are, but I doubt they're worried. I am with you, after all. Who would dare harm me with a werewolf by my side?" Even as I said the words, I knew it wasn't a convincing argument. Of course they'd be worried. Aunt Alice unable to "see" us and if we were in danger, they would be going crazy with worry. I just wasn't ready to go home. I knew that was what they'd want. They'd beg us to return and I would not be able to resist their pleas. Frustrated, I sat down on the porch, raking my mind for a solution that would not force me to leave our sanctuary.
Jacob sat beside me. He rubbed my shoulders and then began tousling my curls with his fingers. I laid my head on his shoulder and closed my eyes. We sat like this for a long time, both lost in thought. I was almost drifting off, Jacob's caressing my hair always put me in a trance, when suddenly Jacob jerked up. Surprised, I popped to my feet.
"What?! What is it?"
"Why didn't I think of this before? I'm so stupid!" Jacob was beating his forehead with the palm of his hand, repeating stupid, stupid under his breath.
"Think of what? What is it Jacob?"
"I'll be right back." And with that he ran off into the trees, without another word, leaving me reeling with shock and confusion.
Luckily he returned a moment later, before the panic really had a chance to settle in. He was smiling triumphantly and held out his arms for me. I ran to him immediately, still unsure what had just taken place. As I settled into his chest, his bare chest, it hit me. Of course. Why had we not thought of this before….he was right, it was so obvious. He'd changed into wolf form and contacted Seth, who would relay the message to my family that we were happy and safe. I relaxed immediately, a huge weight lifted from my shoulders.
He then threw me into his arms and started for the house, chuckling his big laugh and smiling. We were barely in the doorway when he suddenly stiffened again.
"How? That was fast."
"What now, Jacob?" I looked over his shoulder, searching for what he sensed.
"Vampire. I smell it. Could your dad really get here that quickly?"
I didn't have time to answer his question. A bag was thrown over my head and all went dark. I screamed and I heard Jacob growl and then yelp. And then all was silent.