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Edward

The pain was excruciating. Running away from my bonded was tearing me to pieces, and I had an odd feeling that the only reason I was still alive was because of the child I was bearing.

I kneed in my throat, shaking my large, snow white head as the trees started to thin. I was headed for the Shasta tribe, just over the Oregon state border. I was hoping to find refuge with them for a few nights, sheltering myself from Alice's visions.

I caught a quick movement to my left and froze, knowing how dangerous it could be to invade another predator's territory. I had to show I meant no harm.

Growling made me turn around, facing a large black wolf. The rest of his pack was closing in around us, trapping me into a circle with nowhere to go.

I put my ears down submissively, and hunched down. I tried listening to their thoughts to gage their reactions. Because I did not belong to their pack I could not communicate through the link.

He smells like leech, wonder if he killed one.

He's huge!

What the hell is going on?

Threat

Dangerous

The onslaught of thoughts whirled around in my mind. The Alpha stepped towards me menacingly, and I stepped back, fearful for both mine and my cub's life.

When he growled I barred my neck to him. I did not think I could win a fight with him in my current state, and I would not risk the life of my unborn child.

Wait! You can't attack him! One of the wolves yelled, a small brown wolf off to my left stepped forwards slightly.

Get back in formation Kita. The alpha growled and I watched as the young one struggled between obeying and holding firm. For his sake I hoped he obeyed.

But Talah, can't you hear it, he's with child!

The forest grew silent as the pack watched me. Slowly I allowed myself to shift back to my human form, curled up, protecting my child. The large black wolf shifted too, and a young looking native stood before me.

"Why are you on our lands? And why do you carry the scent of the cold ones?"

I swallowed. "I come seeking refuge for a few days." I said softly, still holding my abdomen. "And I smell like the cold ones because I, I am one of them."

A rush of confused thoughts bombarded me and I winced. "Explain." The alpha growled.

"I was mated to Jacob Black. When he imprinted on me five years ago I gained the ability to shift, and regained some of my human characteristics. I sleep, breath, and can eat human food. Though I still need to feed on blood I drink from animals, and have done so for many years. I mean no harm."

"I have met Jacob." The alpha said, Talah I believe he'd been called. "Just two weeks ago. He is a strong leader. But you used past terms to describe your bonding. Tell me, what has become of him?"

I smiled sadly. "Nothing has happened to him. But our bond is broken and has been replaced with that of another. I fled from the pain. I could not take it anymore."

The alpha nodded. "I have heard of broken bonds before. Though, it is not common. We do not blame you for fleeing, pale one. Tell me, does Jacob know of the cub?"

"He did not know when I left, though I am sure he will find out soon if he has not already." I sighed, relaxing a little.

"You do know by honor I must inform him that you have been here and which direction you travel should he ask it of me."

"I know, which is why I seek shelter for only a few nights. I will move on after that. If it was not a necessity, I would not have sought you out."

"You will stay with Kita in his hut." He said, nodding towards the brown wolf from before. "Supper will be soon, and you will tell me more." It wasn't a question. I nodded. "Phase back, it is an hours trot. We will go slow."


Jasper

I lead Jacob to our room after Seth got back, trying to calm his frazzled thoughts. "Baby, look at me." I murmured, cupping his face in my hands. "We'll find him. We'll bring him home." I promised.

He gave a strained smile, trying to tell me he was okay. He could not lie to me though. "It's my fault he left Jazz." He murmured, tears burning in his eyes. My heart clenched.

"No Jacob." I said firmly. "It is nobody's fault. Everything happens for a reason. Every turn has a greater purpose. We might not be able to see this just now, but we will. Edward is not gone from our lives. He never will be."

"How can you be so certain?"

"Because," I smiled softly. "It is not your time to die. As it is not mine, nor his. I am not foolish Jacob. I know if he is to perish you would follow shortly. And I know I would follow you. But I feel our time is not near, it will work out."

He pulled me into his strong hold and I sighed in sorrowful content. "You need to sleep." I murmured, pressing waves of calm and exhaustion into his body.

"I can't Jazz, not while he's out there so alone. He's in danger."

"Look at me Jake." I demanded, forcing his gaze on me again. "Edward is safe. He has found shelter and will be okay. He has lived much longer than either of us, and knows how to survive. He will not let anything happen to him or the child. But he needs us, and we cannot reach him in time if you do not take care of yourself."

I pushed him onto the bed, sitting beside him. "Sleep." I hissed, sending one last final wave. His eyes glazed over before he toppled over. My reflexes allowed me to grab him before it was too late. Gently I laid him on the bed and curled myself into his side. His warmth helped me attain the rest I needed.


Edward

We sat around a small fire and ate the meal Talah's mate had prepared. I forced the food down, not wanting to come off as disrespectful.

"So, tell me why it was necessary you seek out my tribe for shelter." The dark haired alpha said, sipping on his wine.

"My sister Alice, has a gift, much like I do. She has visions of the future."

"And what is your gift?"

"I can hear the thoughts of others. Though, I can control it somewhat. Sudden or loud thoughts are the only ones that slip past my defenses, and I try to respect the privacy of those around me. However if someone directs their thoughts to me, I cannot block them so easily."

Cool. I wanna try it out. Can you hear me? Testing.

I smiled slightly and nodded to the young wolf across the fire. "Yes, Kita, I heard you very clearly."

Talah cleared his throat and I returned my focus to him. "And what do your sister's visions have to do with my pack?"

"Alice's gift is limited. She cannot see the future when wolves are involved." I explained. "Because I am not a shifter by nature, she can see me when I am in human form, though loses the ability when I shift. I do not like staying as a wolf for too long unless I have to, as I am still unused to the feeling, so I needed a wolf tribe to block me from her."

Talah nodded. "Very well. I have all I need to know. Kita will show you to his hut whenever you are ready."

I nodded and smiled at the excited young wolf. He reminded me very much of Seth and my heart clenched in guilt. I hoped silently that my friend was alright.

"I am ready whenever you are, Kita." I smiled softly at the wolf's thoughts.

I watched as he jumped up and down excitedly, rushing to my side. I let him take my hand as he led me away from the fire and towards his hut. I couldn't help but smile at his carefree spirit that came with youth. Maybe things would not be so bad.


Jacob

It was barely daylight out, but no traces of tiredness could be found in any of the people crowding my small living room. Of course the vampires had no use for sleep, excluding Jasper. He Seth and I were too worked up I think. I know I was.

I sat at the table with them and Carlisle. Jasper had taken the lead in planning out the route we would take in searching for Edward. He had been in the army before he was changed, so he knew how to strategize well.

I had insisted there was no need to visit the three tribes with wolf packs to the south of us, claiming it to be a waste of time. There were more options north of us and Edward knew this. Jasper had stared me down until I relented.

He had agreed with my logic, but threw in his own, rationalizing that it would save time to check these areas now, then find out we would have to rush back down if he didn't turn up anywhere north of Washington. Like I said, he got his way.

Alice and Esme had made an early morning shopping trip, picking up food and supplies we would need. It was agreed upon that we would leave the driving to the vampires. They drove at ridiculous speeds and had no need for sleep, cutting travel time in half.

By seven we were ready to leave, and I pulled Jasper to me, holding him close. "Thank you. You're doing so much. I don't know how to thank you enough."

"Let's go find him, Jake. That's all I want." He smiled, leading me out the door, the other's following silently. I knew that the Cullen's were torn. I had heard it from their thoughts. They adored Jasper and wanted to love him. But they knew our bond was the reason Edward had left, even though they didn't actually blame him.

Seth went with Alice, and Emmett. Jasper and I road with Dr. Cullen and Esme. Rosalie was driving on her own, offering to take the car that was holding most of our supplies. I think she just wanted away from the stench of us 'mutts' as she so lovingly calls us.

Jasper and I held onto each other as they started the car. I looked back as we left the reservation, trusting that Sam could lead the pack. He had not been happy staying behind, but understood. He had promised to keep a look out in case Edward returned while we were away.

When I looked back up I caught Esme staring at Jasper and I with a small smile. "It'll be okay." She said, placing her hand on my knee. "We'll find him."

I tried to smile again, but slivers of doubt were still there. Jasper squeezed my hand gently and I sighed. "How can you know?"

Her smile widened slightly. "A mother always knows." She said, before facing the front again. She took Carlisle's hand in hers as he continued to follow Alice's vehicle in front of ours. A wave of calm surged over me and I closed my eyes.

I'm coming Edward…


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