Stephanie Meyer owns all, please excuse my mistakes and thanks so much for your support. Just in case I did not mention it before, this is the first part of the, To Hurt to Heal series, Paul's Story is the second part, at this time I'm not sure how far this

Series will go.

I have not given up on my other stories; I'm just trying to get this one to natural pace.

To Hurt To Heal

Chapter Four

(Jacob's POV)

It was with relief that I followed Jared into the woods and phased, who knows what I would have done to Liza, if he had not interrupted, though I know I wouldn't really hurt her because of her pregnancy, my wolf didn't seem to be having no such qualms, it didn't want to hurt her physically, but wanted to scare her enough to stay away from our Bella.

Our Bella?

It seems my wolf have also claimed her. Since phasing last night, Sam thought me everything I needed to know, he was surprised how quickly I learned to control my phasing, though Billy tried to tell me all I needed to know, hearing about and visualizing

it in my mind was a lot different than actually doing.

I had just gotten to bed dreaming of Bella when there was a knock at the window, it was Sam, he thought it best that we actually practice in action what Billy tried to teach me in words, especially since I had no plans on staying away from Bella. I came to the conclusion that he was right.

I had it down in a couple hours, and no matter how much they tried, tested me, they couldn't get me angry enough to phase and accidentally hurt someone. Sam thinks it has something to do with my bloodline, being the grandson of the greatest Alpha ever lived and next in line as Alpha, these things are instinctive in me.

He even told me all about imprinting, the parts Billy couldn't really explain because he never experienced it. I can't believe Liza would think I would imprint on her and even if I had, if the faiths had cursed me with her, I would have stepped over her on my way to Bella, my Bells. Damn, I wish I knew what made her so angry at me, so angry she did something she would never normally do, run away from me, taking half my heart and soul with her, but I won't think of those dark days, now that she is back, we will talk, even if I have to kidnap her to do it.

I wonder what Liza went to talk to her about? I swear, if I find out she has done or said anything to hurt her, nothing in heaven or hell could save her from my anger.

Don't let her get to you man, she's not worth it. Jared

How can you forgive her? I've seen through your mind what happened, we all have. You're not to blame yourself. Jake

I know that man, but I still feel like shit, to do that there. I'm just glad that it didn't ruin our friendship. Jared

She caught you at a low moment, plus the beers, you suspect she drugged it, and we all agreed. I just wish we could prove it. The bitch could have killed you, being part wolves she has no idea how our metabolism works. She even made you believe she was into you, that it wouldn't be a one-time thing, I'm sure if you were in your right mind, you wouldn't have bought that bull besides; you didn't know she was dating my cousin and probably half the reservation. Jake

Yeah, thanks man, I still feel like shit though. Jared

If you want to make it up to me, you'll have to help me do one thing. Jake

Anything you name it. Jared

Help me rip out and replace that back seat in my VW. I grinned in my mind playfully

Just say when and I'm there. Jared grinning also. Jake, thank you.

Don't thank me man, I don't blame you for any of it, let's just forget it for now, and see what Sam wants. Jake

He was just about to tell me, but we had reached the border, Sam was there with Paul, I didn't hear Quil or Embry in my head so they must not be phased. An overpowering sweet, sickly smell hit my nostrils; it burnt my throat and made want to gag. I had the urge to rip whatever caused that smell apart.

What the hell is that smell? Jake

Leech and not just any leech, a Cullen. Sam

Everyone seems to hold their breath, awaiting my reaction. Sam had told me all about the Cullens that everything I thought was legend when it came to them was real. Billy tried to tell me about them but for some reason it was hard to believe, Bella had dated one of them, Edward Cullen, and she knew what he was, I became angry, but then I remembered, when forced to choose, she chose me and dropped his ass. There is only one thing I needed to know.

Which one Sam? Jake

Edward. Sam thought simply

I forced myself to calm down, because I could feel the burn of anger down my spine.

Are the rest of them with him? Jake

Well, he's not alone; I know the one named Alice is with him, the one you called pixie, before you believed what they were, and three others, but not ones from his coven. Sam

I suddenly got a strange feeling as if someone or something was trying to tell me something. We had to get to Bella's.

We need to get to Bella's house now Sam. Jake

I could tell he was going to argue with me, especially since two of Cullens were back and we were on their territory, but he thought better of it.

Okay, Paul, Jared you both stay here on watch, make sure they don't leave, I'll go with Jake. Sam

I was moving before he finished that thought, but I knew he would be right behind me. When we reached the woods behind her house, the sickly smell was stronger than ever, we quickly phased back and dressed, rushing around to the front and got there just in time to see Alice leading Bella towards a silver Volvo. Something was wrong with the way Bella was walking, she seemed almost in a trance, and her movements weren't of her own will. Before I even opened my mouth, the pixie turned towards us and they both stopped.

I was now standing about a foot away from them, the one little movement of the pixie's seemed to break Bella out of whatever spell she was under, she turned and looked at me, our eyes met, then the world aligned for me. Every cord that held me to my family, my friends, and my brother was snipped away, I felt myself floating, drifting, but not for a long, a thousand cables took hold of me, cables that were attached to one girl, Bella.

I imprinted on Bella, it didn't make me love her more than I already had, I was already filled to the rim with love for her, I had chosen her, and now my wolf had chosen her too. This just makes it more definite, more complete. Bella was staring at me wide eyed as if she felt it too and was confused by it.

"Snap out of it Jake, I understand what just happened but we need to deal with this situation." Sam said, but with a gentleness I never knew could come from Sam.

"Deal with what, this does not concern you dog!" Alice snapped

"The way I see it, it does, leech." I growled at her.

"Calm down Jake." Sam told me, then turned to Alice. "Where exactly were you taking her, because from where I'm standing it didn't seem her actions were her own."

I was relieved he had realized that too.

"I don't know what you're talking about, Bella and I are friends, and even though my brother and she aren't together anymore, we still are." She said smugly.

I looked at Bella, she still haven't said anything, in fact she seemed down right confused.

"Is that right bells?" I asked her. "Are you going with her of your free will?"

She looked around at all of us, her eyes confused and dazed. "I don't even remember stepping out the door." She said in a whisper, if it weren't for our enhanced hearing we wouldn't have heard her.

"I think you should leave, now." Sam told her

"Why should I? I'm on our territory." She replied smugly

"You also tried to take a human against her will." I don't know why he was talking so reasonable to her, all I wanted was to rip her apart for trying to take my Bella anywhere.

"Prove it." She replied to him.

I started to move towards her but Sam held me back. "That's the only reason I'm not ripping you apart." I growled at her

She grinned and turned towards Bella. "I'll be back another time Bella." She told her, and then glanced at us. She was about to enter her car when Bella fully snapped out of whatever trance she was under.

With anger in her eyes and voice, she turned to Alice. "Don't bother, I'm not the indecisive girl you first met anymore I've told your brother and hoped he'd pass the message along but let me tell you personally." Bella took a few steps and stood right in front of Alice. "I chose Jacob, he, Billy and his friends were there for me whenever I needed them and if they were to be hurt, I will assume you Cullens did it and make all of you pay for it, I might not be strong or have the powers you have but I would find a way to destroy every single one of you." She took a few steps back. "Now leave and stay the hell away from me and my family."

Alice looked at Bella as if she wanted to hurt her right then and there but behind that was a hint of fear. I wondered what a powerful vampire could have to fear from a normal human girl.

"We'll see." Alice replied before getting in her car and driving away.

"I don't think it wise for you stay here Bella." Sam told her. "It's not safe." He sounded as amazed as I was at Bella's bravery; he even had a slight grin. He didn't have to say anything about what just happened but I heard it in his voice.

The thought that she could have been taken and never seen again kept running through my mind, and I wanted to hold her just to assure myself that she was here and safe. If we had gotten five minutes later, she would have been taken. If that had happened I would burn down the world to get her back.

"How ... Do you…?" I know what she wanted to ask but right now I needed to get her away from here.

"Come with us Bella, and we'll explain everything." I said, not being able to resist brushing her cheeks with the tabs of my fingers.

She looked intently at me, thinking hard about something, and then she nodded. "I need to get a few things and call my dad." She explains as we all went back into the house. "I'll have him come down to La Push for dinner. I'll tell him it was Billy's idea and I volunteered to cook."

I was very relived at her reply, because if she had said no, it wouldn't matter, I would take her with us anyway. "I'm sure Billy will be fine with that. He really misses your cooking but he missed having you around more."

"I'll wait outside." I knew he wanted to make sure nothing tried to creep upon us.

After she called her dad I remain in the den while she went upstairs to grab a few things, though I stayed on alert just in case. When she was done I made sure the house was locked up.

When we were in her truck and ready to leave "I'll see you two back on the rez." Sam said before he disappeared in the woods. I know he would phase, tell the guys what was going on, leave someone to watch their house, and then follow us back to La Push.

It wasn't until we were almost at my house that she asked. "How does he plan on getting back to La Push? How did you two even get to my house? I don't remember seeing another car." She sounded so bewildered.

I glanced at her, but didn't look too long knowing how easily I could get lost in those chocolate brown eyes of hers. "I know what the Cullens are." I was still bewildered on how she could date one of them knowing what they are but I wasn't mad, I know they have a talent in making people attracted to them against their will; it is the same way they use to do it to catch their prey.

"How did you find out about them?"

"Remember the stories Billy and the elders use to tell us about the cold ones and the shapeshifter coming to be as protection from them?" I paused. "Well, it's all true." I quickly glanced at her then back. She didn't look shocked or surprised, just looked down at her lap in thought.

"So you're telling me werewolves are real?" she asked calmly.

"Not werewolves, shapeshifters, werewolves can only change during a fullmoon, we have the ability to change whenever we want." I explained.

"We? What are you not telling me Jake?"

"Last night I phased and became one of the protectors."

"So now you have the ability to change, you're a shapeshifter?"

"Yeah, that's about it."

It was quiet for a few minutes, then. "Okay." She replied softly.

I was surprised. "Okay, that's it? You're not going to freak out or anything?"

"No, why would I? I accepted the existence of vampires. Why would I freak out because you're a shapeshifter, you're all protectors. I should of freaked out and ran finding out the Cullens are vampires. Predators, I really don't understand why I didn't."

"That's one of their abilities."

"What is?"

"They can make people feel attracted to them, it's an ability they used long ago to attract their dinner, and the person's instinct to run is replaced with a desire to be close to them, it's called charming. Edward used it on you, but it didn't stick for long and I for one, am grateful for that."

"It might have something to do with why he couldn't read my mind, but if that's the case

I am confused why it worked in the first place."

"Yeah, I did hear about his ability and that is confusing, maybe another ability they gave must have been used on you. We need to find out what it was."

It was very quiet after that, we both in our own thoughts.

When we got to the house Sam was on my porch waiting for us, I knew he would be there when we explained imprinting to her. When I got out the truck and went around to help her out. She glanced up at me and I saw the worry in her eyes.

"Stop worrying Bella, we'll keep you safe." I assured her as I helped her out the truck and grabbed her bag, closing the door, I held her hand and we made our way to the front door.

As soon as we stepped into the house, I knew something was up, for one it smelled like someone poured some awful smelling perfume all over the place, the smell made me want to throw up. I kept walking, with Bella beside me and Sam in the back following us, straight to the kitchen, and stopped short when we got there.

The windows were covered in some gauzy material, and the table was set for a romantic meal for two, it seems dozens of candles covered the table. Liza stood with her back to us taking something off the counter; she turned and looked straight at me. She wasn't dressed for seduction. She had on a nice mans shirt, with some sort of lacy thing underneath, stretched over her stomach and a very short jean skirt. What the hell was she trying to pull?

"Jak …" she began, but stopped when she noticed we weren't alone, then her face flushed red. I felt my face also getting red, but mine was of anger.

I was about to demand what the hell she thought she was playing at, when Bella said. "This should be interesting." She looked around the room then at Liza. "What, no popcorn? I am definitely going to need some while I watch this melodrama."

A surprised laugh came from Sam, but he tried to cover it with a laugh. I just shook my head and smiled at her. Then turned back to Liza. "Well, I'm waiting, explain."

She looked at all of us, like a deer caught in headlights. "Maybe we could do this another time." Her voice sounded a bit shaky. She was trying to leave the room as she was speaking.

Sam went around and blocked off her exit. "There won't be another time, we'll do this now." I pulled a chair out for Bella and sat in one right beside her. "Well, were waiting."

"Maybe she'd like to start with why she paid me a visit today." Bella suggested looking right at her.