Forks, Washington

Jacob's POV

"I'm going out with Bella!" I called out as I opened the front door.

"When will you be home, Jacob?" My dad asked me, he looked so tired. His hands were resting uneasily on the arms of his wheelchair.

"Not sure yet." I answered.

He's never asked that before.

"Well no need to hurry home, you have a good time with Bella." He waved and wheeled himself back to the kitchen.

And he sure as hell has never said that!

I wasn't sure what was up with Billy today, but I wasn't going to waste his good mood. I took off into the forest and once I was a pretty good ways from the house, I stopped to undress. I'd become a pro at undressing in seconds, though it didn't do me any good. Not like I had anyone to share that talent with.

I laughed at how pathetic I was as I pushed my jeans and black dress shirt into my mouth. I laughed again thinking about what people would think if they saw me doing this.

Once I phased and started running, I felt a sense of calm come over me. I was to meet Bella at The Cullen's. She wanted me to help her pick out gifts for her new family. I growled. The Cullen's, Bella's Family. The wedding was less then 2 weeks away. It was really going to happen and here I was just standing by.

Not like you could change anything Jacob Black.

Go away Leah.

Forget it Jacob. She's doesn't want you.

I'm aware of that.

Yeah and instead of just backing off, you follow her around like the loyal dog you are.

Fuck off Leah.

Her words were true. Instinctively I thought about Bella asking me to be her best man.

Leah saw my thoughts and howled with laughter.

You would fall for such a facetious gesture.

My anger grew and I wanted to find Leah and tear her apart

She laughed again listening.

Forget about Bella. No need to give her your friendship, not after what she's done.

So I should be more like you Leah? I should just hate her like you hate Sam. I should just be hateful and spiteful to everyone around me because I didn't get what I wanted?

I heard her growl and she was gone.

I didn't mean to upset her, but she was pissing me off. It was my choice to stick with Bella, and though I hate every minute I spend with the Cullen's, it just gives me more time with Bella. With my Bella, before she becomes a cold one, like them.

As usual, when I neared the Cullen's home, I phased out and dropped my clothes. I wished I would have brought a t-shirt. This long sleeved dress shirt is going to kill me. I pulled my jeans on and pushed my arms into the shirt before walking up to the house.

Edward and Bella sat on the front porch, side by side not speaking. Alice paced back and forth behind them.

"I don't know why, Edward." She said, her fingers massaging her temples. "There's no reason why Drea would need to go there."

Edward didn't look the least bit happy.

I laughed inside. Edward glanced me as if he just noticed I was there.

"Jake!" Bella said jumping down from the porch and running towards me.

"Hey Bells!" I kept with her enthusiasm. She grabbed my hands and started jumping up and down. I just stared at her.

"This is going to be so fun, isn't it Jake?" All I could do was nod. Shopping was not exactly something I found to be fun.

Edward grinned. I'm certain he was thinking better you than me.

"Let me grab my purse." Bella said running into the house.

"Dr. Dre still on his way?" I asked Alice. She laughed.

"Yeah they are leaving La Push, now."

I looked at Edward and he shrugged.

"Okay I'm ready." Bella said coming outside. She jumped off the porch and turned back to Edward. "I'll be back soon." She told him softly.

"Have a good time." Edward said as she leaned in and hugged him. He glared at me and I smirked. I turned towards Bella's truck in order to miss the goodbye kiss I'm sure was going on behind me.

Bella and I headed towards town, we had originally planned on going to Seattle, but Edward wanted Bella close by should Dr. Dre arrive today.

"Before we start shopping, Jake…" Bella started. "I thought we could take a walk in the park and… talk." She said parking the truck.

Oh fun.

"Sure whatever you want Bells." I said getting out of the truck. We walked down to the local park in silence. There were children running about, ladies sitting on the park bench, and couples walking holding hands.

I cringed.

What does Bella want to talk about?

We kept walking along the path that led through the park. Bella had yet to say anything.

I was getting nervous and hot.

I was so hot. I couldn't stand this fucking shirt. That's what I get for trying to impress Bella, not that it would do any good. I started fondling the buttons on my shirt.

"Are you okay Jake?" Bella asked.

"It's just a bit hot is all." I said. "Would you mind?" I knew she didn't care but I was trying to be polite. She nodded telling me to go ahead. I practically tore the buttons trying to get the damn shirt off. I wadded it up and tossed it hand to hand like a ball. Bella laughed.

"I'm glad you agreed to be there for me." She said looking away. "It wouldn't be the same without you."

Oh wedding talk. Yay.

"I know you don't like it…" She continued.

Or him. Or his family.

"…or agree with my choices."

Damn right.

"But you love me enough to want me to be happy." She smiled at me.

I hate this. I really really hate this.

"I do want you to be happy, Bella." I finally spoke. "I'm just afraid you are going to get hurt in the process."

Totally wrong thing to say.

"I'm not going to get hurt, Jacob! Edward would never hurt me. Why must you always think like that?"

Technically I didn't say that. I did mean that though.

"I just meant-"She cut me off.

"He would never hurt me in any way! He loves me, don't worry about me, its none of your business Jacob!"

Man she was pissed now.

Bella turned away from me and started walking back down the trail.

"Bella, come on I didn't mean-"

I stopped when I saw two girls walking towards me. One was taller, with blond hair and wore a long blue and brown tye dyed skirt with a lacy brown top. She looked a little nervous, and kept rubbing her stomach with both hands.

The other girl was short, with long red hair and the most amazing blue eyes. She locked eyes with me the moment I looked up.

Her taste was quite the opposite of the blond, her skirt was shorter, way shorter. Black and pink seemed to be her favorite colors.

"Hey." The redhead said keeping her eyes on me.

I couldn't say anything.

The blond laughed at me.

Just say hi. Hello. Something. Idiot.

"Hello." I barely got the word out.

Silence.

I heard a noise behind and saw Bella standing a few feet away with her arms crossed and a sly smile on her face.

The blond still laughed while the redhead continued to stare at me.

"The name's Jacob." I finally snapped out of my trance.

"I'm Zoee…" The blond started but the redhead reached her hand out first.

The minute our hands touched, I felt this odd sensation come over me. Her hand was like ice… but she wasn't a one of the cold ones... this I knew. She smelled too good to be a bloodsucker. I found myself getting lost in her scent.

"You're hot." The redhead said letting go of my hand. The blond laughed.

I knew she meant my hand, but it was too easy to be smug.

"Thanks. You're not bad yourself." I said smiling. Her eyes brightened as she smiled back at me.

I remembered the blond.

"Hi Zoee." I said reaching out to shake her hand. The redhead blocked her.

"Zoee doesn't like people touching her." She said giving the blond a look.

"Right yes." Zoee said placing her hands on her stomach. "Too many germs." She stared at the redhead and cocked her head to the side.

Weirdo.

I could tell Bella still stood somewhere behind me. I heard her giggle earlier. Both Zoee and the nameless redhead stood silently. Zoee tapped the redhead's arm and she didn't move an inch. Her eyes still burned into mine.

Should I be excited or scared?

"So Jacob…"Zoee asked looking at the redhead then back at me. "You from around here?"

"Not here, but close by." I answered throwing a look at Bella. "Just here visiting a FRIEND."

I didn't realize how much emphasis I put on friend til I heard Bella laughing.

The redhead smiled and Zoee nodded. She looked at her redheaded friend as if asking a question.

"Well would you or your FRIEND…"Zoee laughed. "…happen to know where we could find the Cullen residence?"

Bella was by my side in an instant.

"Why are you looking for the Cullen's?" She practically squealed.

Zoee looked at her friend and gestured towards us.

"Snap out it." She said to her. "Explain." She pointed at Bella.

Nice. The redhead seemed as intrigued as I was.

I must learn her name.

"Edward's an old friend of mine." The redhead said.

Why? This perfect moment has been ruined.

"You're a friend of Edwards?" Bella asked not quite as huffy as she was earlier.

"Yes, we go way back." The redhead answered. Bella stared at her. Even though I couldn't read her mind, I knew that it was obvious that Edward had not mentioned this friend. Least not in detail.

I couldn't help but stare at her again. The wind blew her scent towards me as I watched her. She ran her fingers through her hair as Bella stared her down.

"So what's your name?" Bella asked.

Yes good question Bells.

"Alexandrea." She said smiling. "But Edward calls me Drea."

Drea???? That is so not Dr Dre.

"You're Drea???" Bella asked shocked. Alexandrea nodded and smiled again.

"You've heard of me?" She laughed. "It's all lies." She said winking at me.

All I could do was stand there and grin like an idiot.

"Edward said you were coming." Bella said softly. She seemed as shocked as I was, to know that it wasn't Dr. Dre.

"And how did he know that?" Alexandrea asked. "Oh yes… Alice." She laughed.

Bella nodded. Zoee looked at Alexandrea confused.

"Alice?" Zoee asked. Alexandrea's smile faded.

"I will explain that later." She said. "You've had enough excitement this week." Zoee looked even more confused.

"I'm Bella." Recognition showed on Alexandrea's face instantly.

"Holy shit!" She said placing her hands on her face. "Bella!" She just stared at her. Zoee looked confused again. She turned to Zoee. "This is Bella, Edward's bride!" Zoee nodded and smiled.

"Wow weren't we at the right place at the right time." Zoee laughed.

You said it.

"Oh Bella, you are adorable!" Alexandrea said throwing her arms around her. Bella was shocked at the embrace but carried on just the same.

Werewolves need love too.

"Congratulations Bella, Edward is just perfect." She squealed. Bella nodded as if she already knew that.

Just shoot me now.

"He's an angel all right." I said. The words came out just as sarcastic as I had planned.

Alexandrea met my gaze or at least she tried to. I'm not certain but I think she was checking me out.

"Do have something against clothes?" She asked.

Ha I was right.

Bella picked up my shirt from the grass. I must have dropped it at some point.

"Have a little decency, Jake." She said throwing it at me.

"Oh it's no problem." Zoee said. "He was like a beacon of light, directing us over." She laughed. "Well that's what caught Drea's attention anyway." Alexandrea grabbed her arm. Zoee immediately broke free. "Don't do that!"

"Don't embarrass me in front of our new friends." Alexandrea said smiling at me.

I'm glad Edward wasn't here to read my mind. I'm sure I would be in a hell of a lot of trouble.

"So Jacob." Alexandrea said. I just nodded. She didn't even ask me a question. Then she laughed. "Would you be so kind as to direct us towards The Cullen's?" I nodded again but made no sign of moving.

"I'm driving." Bella said. "Just follow me."

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La Push, Washington

Adryen's POV

I was lost. The girls dropped me off in what you would call the down town area. There were shops that sold handmade crafts, some business like buildings, a café and a few others.

I realized that even though I had the address of my birth father and a name to go with it, I actually had no idea where I was going. It's not like there would be a sign that read, "Werewolves this way" with a large arrow in neon's. I decided I would have to find someone and ask for directions. Before I had a chance to look around, I was shoved into the brick wall of the café. I growled at my attacker.

"Whoa, I'm so sorry." My attacker said. He was defiantly part of Quileute tribe. "I was in a hurry, I didn't mean to shove you, and really I'm so sorry." He studied me for a minute and his face changed.

I wasn't sure, but I think he was sniffing me.

So I did what any other werewolf would do. I sniffed him back.

We both stared at each other for a minute. His eyes narrowed at me. I wasn't sure what was going on. He seemed mad.

"Maybe you should watch where you're going." I said bitterly.

"Maybe you are in the wrong town." He shot back. My eyes widened.

What the hell?

"I have every right to be here as you do." I crossed my arms. He didn't answer. Maybe he can give me directions and I will be on my way. "I'm looking for someone. If you could be so kind as to direct me, I will gladly leave."

"You looking for Jake?" The guy asked crossing his arms.

Who the fuck is Jake?

"Um no, actually, I'm looking for..." This guy was freaking me out with his staring. "Um, a man named Billy Black?"

"Jake's Dad?" The guy looked confused. "What do you want with Billy?"

Jake's dad? My dad. I had a brother?

"It's private." I didn't really feel like telling my story again today. The guy seemed to understand.

"I'm Seth, a friend of the family." He said reaching out to me. I looked at him for a minute before giving him my hand. We both growled in unison. He was a werewolf too! I could feel it, I could sense it. I pulled my hand away.

That's why he's acting so weird. I was a new werewolf in his territory!

"You are one of us." He said carefully. "Yet your not…"

"Yeah, I uh..." I didn't know what to say. "That's why I'm here. This is uh..." What the hell am I supposed to say? People were passing by on the streets, some watching us.

"You're related?" Seth asked. I just nodded. He looked lost. "Well I can take you to Billy's." Seth said. "Do ya wanna walk or run…." he stopped. "Yeah maybe walking would be best since… well since yeah, this way." He said walking off.

Run? Surely he didn't mean run around like a wolf. I mean I've only done that once and it was purely by accident. Is there a way to control this thing? I followed Seth down the street, he was pretty fast.

Duh werewolf.

Hopefully I would find my answers soon enough.

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Forks, Washington

The Cullen's Residence

Drea's POV

As I followed Bella's old red truck down the gravel driveway, I wondered why Edward hadn't bought her a nice car. Maybe it will be a wedding present?

I came to a stop just behind Bella and I watched as She and Jacob got out. I watched Jacob's tanned hands busily button up his shirt as he walked towards the porch.

Edward and Alice were already on the porch, they knew I was coming.

Before I could get out of the car, Alice was on me in an instant.

"Drea, my dear oh my god it's been so long!" She grabbed me and spun me around. Zoee just stared.

"Drea!" Edward called walking towards me, Bella clinging to his hand.

"Edward." I screamed as Alice let me go to him. A chorus of welcomes came at me at once, as each of the Cullen's came outside the house. I greeted Esme and Carlisle with a warm embrace, Jasper just about knocked me down with his hugs and Rosalie stared me down as usual. Emmett nodded towards me and looked away. I looked back for Zoee, she stood leaned up against our car.

"Zoee!" I called reaching out for her. She walked towards us. She didn't look like she felt so good. And I was certain her stomach was looking much fuller today. She smiled despite how she felt. "This is my good friend, Zoee." I said to Edward. "Zoee, this is Edward, Alice…" I named everyone as I pointed and they all welcomed her with open arms. Thankfully it wasn't enough contact for her to feel how cold their skin was.

Leroy was always so cold.

I remembered that from the drive. I would discuss that with Edward as soon as I could. I was thinking about ways to bring it up later, when Bella spoke.

"It was ironic that they chose us to ask directions." She said laughing.

"Yes wasn't it though?" I asked now staring at Jacob. He adjusted his stance and looked down at his feet.

Jasper followed my glance and smirked.

"Already on the prowl for your next victim, huh Drea?" He asked grinning.

"I don't think victim is the word I would use." I said attempting to shove him. Though that was useless. He didn't move one inch.

Jacob hadn't looked at me not once since we got here. I was starting to worry, he'd lost interest.

What about that half naked guy over there?

I remembered Zoee pointing him out at the park and I went in for the kill. Though I didn't do too well. It took me a few minutes to snap out of whatever trance I was in. That's never really happened to me before. Well not since I transformed. I looked at Jacob again. This is no ordinary guy. There's just something about him….

Just like Adryen, he was a lot bigger up close. His hands were so hot.

Just like Adryen's.

Did that mean…? Surely not. I mean there's not way I would meet more than one werewolf in my lifetime, much less within a few days.

I wish Bella wouldn't have given the shirt back. I wrinkled my nose and pursed my lips.

"Drea." Edward said staring at me.

"Huh?" I asked. Zoee laughed. She knew what I was thinking. Though Edward had no idea.

Fuck.

"Zoee, think about brownies!" I yelled to her. She was confused, but obviously changed her course of thought.

"Why'd ya do that for?" Edward asked.

"Just like to keep ya guessing." I said laughing at him.

Esme and Carlisle must have gone back inside while I was daydreaming, because just then Esme poked her head out the door.

"Drea, come bring Zoee, I've made dinner for you." She said gesturing towards the door. "Bella, you and Jacob come eat too."

Jacob finally looked up from his feet which he all of a sudden found really interesting. Everyone started inside, he waited by the door, being polite, letting everyone pass before him. I smiled when I passed him and much to my delight he smiled back.

Once we were inside, The Cullen's went their separate ways, leaving only Edward to dine with us.

"This is wonderful." Zoee said taking a huge bite of the dinner Esme prepared. "Edward aren't you going to have any?" She asked. I shot him a look.

"No, we've already eaten." He said without blinking an eye. Jacob laughed from the other end of the table and Edward glared at him.

After dinner, Esme showed us to the guestroom so we could unpack. Zoee didn't look like she felt up to doing anything at all. I pulled the blankets off one of the twin beds in the room and told her to lie down.

"I'm sorry Drea, I'm just so tired." She kept apologizing. "I really want to go downstairs and get to know your friends."

"It's okay Zoee, you've had a long trip."

"Yeah but you barely slept and I slept almost the whole way, and..."

"Zoee it's okay. You need your rest." I smiled at her. "I'll see you in the morning, and we can do some site seeing if you'd like."

"What about Adryen?" She asked closing her eyes.

"I will pick her up at seven, like she asked." I covered her up. "Just rest Zoee." She was already asleep.

I went downstairs to join the Cullen's. Bella was seated next to Edward on the couch and I was happy to see that Jacob was still here. He sat on the other side of Bella. His gaze met mine briefly. Esme and Carlisle were sitting on the front porch. Alice sat on the arm of the chair that Rosalie occupied across the room. While Emmett and Jasper excused themselves for the time being. I assumed they were going to find their own dinner. Oh lord, how am I going to explain this to Zoee?

"How far along is she?" Edward asked when I walked into the room. I was a little shocked.

"You can tell?" I asked. He grinned.

"I can smell."

Right. Vampire. Sometimes I forget.

"Of coarse." I laughed. "Just four weeks I think." I really wasn't sure. She had only been dating Leroy for four weeks, so it seemed logical enough.

"She's scared." Edward said. "Of the father." I just stared at him. Then I wondered out loud.

"Can you see him?" I asked. "In her thoughts?" Edward shook his head no. Hmm that wasn't going to help me.

"She's worried he'll follow her."

"He doesn't want the baby. I brought her with me, to....hide I guess." I said honestly.

"He wouldn't get passed us." Alice said beaming. I laughed.

"Well Alice if you see any crazy men coming this way, warn me please."

"That reminds me." Alice said thinking. "At one point in time, I saw you and Zoee with another girl. Dark hair, tanned skin."

"That was Adryen." I said. "We gave her a lift."

"You picked up a hitchhiker?" Edward asked. I nodded. "Drea have you lost your mind?"

"God you sound like Zoee." I laughed. "It's not like she was an axe murder or anything."

Werewolf yes. Murderer no.

I wondered if I should tell him that part. I wasn't sure how to bring it up. But if Jacob was…

I looked at Jacob and he blushed. He must have been staring at me. How cute is that.

Ummm…. Train of thought intercepted. Thought Lost.

"So did you have a good trip?" Edward asked bringing me back to reality.

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