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Chapter 4

"Well i'm thinking of the worst things
That i could say to you
But a promise doesn't mean a thing anymore
And this never will be right with me
And now you're trying to desperately
But i'm tongue tied and terrified of what i'll say" Mayday Parade I'd hate to be you

I was surprised Paul kept his word on taking me to La Push, its not like I needed him to take me, but it was easier. He would know where Jacob was instead of me wondering around La Push like an idiot. The ride to La Push was quiet, Paul didn't want me to drive, but it was funny seeing him try to drive my truck. He stalled the beast getting it out of Charlie's driveway. I found it funny, and he just glared at me. It didn't matter, he thinks taking me to La Push will make me forgive him for what he did. He doesn't need my forgiveness, since we are nothing, and we never anything. He wasn't going to grow up , and I wasn't ready to let anyone in my heart, Again. You do that and people leave you, even if they promise they won't.

"What are you thinking, Princess?" Paul asked me as he took his view off the road for a second.

"Just how much has changed in such a short time. I didn't think Edward would ever leave me, and I thought he would make me like him. Now my friend is a wolf, and you and I are destined to be together, I still don't see that happening anytime soon. How am I suppose to go to school tomorrow? Everyone knows the Cullen's left, and that more importantly he left me. Lauren is going to have a field day with that, oh not to mention you slept with her. Thank god she doesn't know I know you or we are meant to be together, because I don't think I can handle that on top of everything else," I mumbled. That was something that I should be thankfully.

"Well I have some news for you, Princess. Since I didn't finish high school because of my anger issues , and Sam being afraid I would phase during the middle of class, I have decided to re enroll, and I am going to Forks High School. So you will be seeing me a lot more," Paul said with a smirk on his face. A smirk I would love to punch of his face. Why would I want to see him more? Doesn't he listen when people talk to him? Stupid male.

"Your kidding right?" I asked as he pulled on to the reservation.

"No. Why would I kid about my education. Sam thought it was a good idea. Since I will get my diploma and you are able to calm me down, so there isn't a problem of me phasing," he said.

"Great. Just great! Well don't think we are friends because I let you drive my truck or that we are in the same school now. This is going give something for Lauren to talk about. Like it wasn't bad enough when the Cullen's didn't have anything to do with anyone in that school then I came along and won the so called heart of Edwards, that nobody else there could. In reality all he wanted to do was suck me dry, and the fact I was interesting because he couldn't read my thoughts," I said out loud.

Paul pulled on the street Jacob lived, and I saw the little red house coming into view. I saw Billy sitting on the porch drinking what I hope was tea and not coffee. Dad told me he wasn't taking care of himself, but hopefully that will change. Paul put my truck in park and opened his door. I opened mine and stepped out of the beast and started walking towards Billy. I know Paul was close behind me.

"Hey Billy," I said as I walked over to him. I bent down and gave him a hug and kiss on the cheek. He had been like a second father to me when I was down here with dad.

"I didn't expect to see you down here, today," he said with a smile. He looked at Paul, "You better be careful or I may steal her away from you." Paul just chuckled but didn't respond.

"Paul and I aren't together if that is what you are suggesting," I spoke up. I knew Paul wasn't going to say anything, because he wanted us together.

"I know. Sam told me all about what happened the other night. It is interesting because nothing in the diaries of the previous pack says anything about physical pain when the wolf does something stupid. Then again I don't know that another wolf would have done that. It brings a unique thing between you two," he spoke. I looked at Paul who was staring at the ground.

"There are diaries from the last pack? Like the wolves mates wrote diaries?" I asked. I would like to read them.

"Not so much the mates that wrote in them as the wolves did. Just about what to expect, and how the pack was small, but this pack is big," Billy said.

"Come on Princess, lets get this over with. Maybe you can make Jake phase back. He still out back?" Paul asked looking at Billy.

"Yeah," He nodded.

"Lets get something straight. There has to be a few rules. You are to listen to me. I know you have a problem taking command from me, but I am telling you this so I can protect you," Paul said.

"Okay Paul lets go," I said started walking towards the back of the house. He grabbed my hand and pulled me back to him. I felt the heat of him standing so close to me.

""Bella I am serious. You have to listen to me. This is dangerous," Paul said. I saw the look of concern in his eyes. It made me melt knowing he was honesty trying to keep me safe.

"Fine. I will listen to you. You have more experience in this then I do. I may of hung with dangerous creatures before, but I know nothing about wolves," I said in defeat.

That is when I saw Jake standing there in his wolf form. He was huge, and his eyes were black. He let out a low growl and showed his teeth. Paul stepped in front of be keeping his eyes on Jacob. I felt Paul's body shaking and wonder how in control he actually was with not phasing.

I finally spoke up, "Jake , it was my idea to come here and see you. I thought maybe I could help getting you back to human form. I feel like its my fault all of you are forced to live with this. It was my fault the Cullen's stayed here. I am sorry for what its worth. I am sorry that you are confused and I am even more sorry that you have to deal with this. I know Sam and Jared are probably trying to help you adjust, but it doesn't help that you have to hear Paul's thoughts when he is a wolf. I know you probably know that Paul screwed up last night. My guess you saw it when he was phased in howling behind my house. I am pretty quick on catching on to the wolf thing. I am sure I should be freaked out, but I am not. Im not afraid of you or any of you, because I know you won't hurt me." I stepped next to Paul who gave me a warning look but I rolled my eyes. He wasn't going to control me trying to help a friend, someone I grew up with.

"Bella what did I just get done tell you. I swear you don't know how to listen," he said. That earned a growl from Jacob and I laughed.

"Paul, you need to trust me. I know you think you know whats best for me, but lets be clear here, you have no idea whats best for me. I have had death experiences before, and I know Jacob won't hurt me, now you have to believe me. Sort of like how you want me to believe that you won't hurt me again, even though you already have. Jacob, I know your confused about a lot. " I spoke up.

I hadn't expecting Jake to phase back but he did, and I saw all of him. Paul growled and I quickly turned around and blushed. I guess it makes sense that he ripped his clothes when he phased so he would have to phase back naked. Paul came back with a pair of shorts and threw them at him.

"Alright Bells, you can turn around," Jake said. I knew my face was still red as an apple.

"Okay that's better," I said.

"Don't act like you weren't impressed," Jake said.

"Better watch yourself baby Alpha," Paul growled.

"So Jake, now you must know everything," I mumbled.

"How Edward is a vampire, yeah I know. How could you be with him knowing what he was? Knowing he killed people, and you were okay with that?" he asked me.

"That was a long time ago , he changed. They don't fed on human blood anymore," I defended Edward. I wasn't sure why I was though .

"You know he slipped up a few nights ago? Thats why they left. They broke the treaty, and that means war," Jacob spoke. I looked at Paul who was looking at the ground.

"Damn it Paul! You want me to trust you yet you are keeping things from me? How did you know he screwed up?" I asked Paul.

"We didn't know until after they already left. It seems they tried burning the body, but we still found out," Paul answered.

That is when behind Jacob I saw something I wish I would never see again. I saw Victoria standing there smiling . I saw Jacob's clothes rip again and him in wolf form as he took off towards her. She gave me one last grin before saying, "Isabella I will be back for you. Mate for mate." She took off. I saw Jake, Jared and Sam take off towards her. I never wanted to see her again. I thought she'd be long gone since the Cullen's killed James. She clearly thinks I am with Edward still.

"Mate for Mate?" Paul asked to me . I barely understood it.

"Its a long story. Short version, she wants me dead, I guess. She blames Edward for kill her mate, James. I guess she still thinks I am Edwards mate, which she is wrong," I sighed. I told myself I wasn't going to cry or be scared because thats what she wants.

Paul pulled me in his arms, and it felt comforting. As much as I didn't want it to feel like that, but it did. I wanted to push him away and run to my house . I wanted to pack a bag and move to Jacksonville. At least that way I maybe able to protect Charlie. I know that wasn't true though, James may of been a tracker, but who knows what Victoria is capable of doing. She wants me dead, and from what I learned when a vampire has something set in their mind they can usually achieve it. It doesn't help that they don't have to sleep, and that she knows where I live. Now she knows where I hang out, and knew I knew about the wolves. She wants me dead and chances are she will succeed in me dying.

"Alice, if you are watching my future, your ass better get back here. Its your fault I am in the situation," I said looking up at the sky.

Paul let go of me and looked at me, "What are you doing?"

"Oh ah you see Alice can see the future, well not so much the future since that can change, but when someone makes a decision she can see the outcome. So i figured she is still probably checking in on me since I am a danger magnet , and If she sees that Victoria wants me dead maybe they can get her before she gets me," I said.

"We don't need them here. The pack is more then capable protecting you. There is one of here and four of us. Pretty soon Jake's one friend will join us. So it will be five against one we don't need those leeches here." He sneered at me.

"I don't want you guys hurt because of the Cullen's. Its not fair you have to pick up their mess," I said.

"Lets get you home. We have a busy day tomorrow. One of us will be watching the house, chances are its me. So I am going keep a pair of clothes in your room. We will go to school together tomorrow in your truck," Paul said. I just shook my head. I knew there was no way of talking some sense into him.

Maybe he was right, maybe the pack could take care of themselves. All I knew is I had some other things to worry about, Like tomorrow school with Paul was going to be stressful enough.

I know a short chapter... I am sorry... I promise the next one will be longer...