At that exact moment, someone walks into the clearing. They clear their throat. Both Jacob and Ahna turn to look at the source of the noise. Both of their eyes widen when they see none other than Embry.
"What do you want?" Jacob demands. Embry scratches the back of his head in embarrassment.
"Sam...Sam said to come get you since you were taking so long." Embry says. He looks at Ahna with surprised. "A...Ahna?" Embry asks, taking a step forward. Jacob growls in warning.
ºYeah, its me.º Ahna says, cocking her head to the side. Embry smiles.
"Well, guess now I know why Sam called a pack meeting on such short notice." Embry says as he turns. "If the two of you would mind gracing us little people with your presence, it would be most appreciated." Embry says, walking away. Ahna goes to take a step forward, only to have Jacob step in front of her.
"We're not done talking." Jacob says, eyes narrowed. Ahna glares at him.
ºWell, congrats to you. Now, get out of my way.º She says as she tries to walk around him, only to have his body explode. She yelps as she jumps a good twenty feet back. As soon as she lands, she's face to face with a russet wolf.
ºWe're not done talking.º Jacob says in a menacing voice. Ahna sighs.
ºI'm sorry, Jake, but I have some questions for Sam that need to be answered. So, if you don't mind, get out of my way.º Ahna says, shaking her head. She takes a step forward, only to have Jacob growl at her. On instinct, the fur on her back stands on end, and she crouches to the ground. ºBack OFF!º Ahna demands in a menacing voice. Jacob merely paces back and forth in front of her.
ºYou're not going back until we've had a chance to talk.º Jacob says, growling right back. Ahna sighs as she looks at Jacob.
ºI'm sorry, Jake, but I don't have time to talk to you right now.º She says, turning away from him, and running away. Jacob stands there in shock for a couple moments.
ºHey, Jake! What the hell's taking so long? Sam's starting to get restless!º Quil says through the mental link. Jacob sighs.
ºShe's not coming.º Jacob says in an angry voice. He feels Quil's sudden alarm.
ºWhat did you do, Jake?º Quil demands, instantly coming to the conclusion that Jacob had hurt her. Jacob merely scoffs.
ºShe ran away.º He says in a disgusted voice. Quil's quiet for a few moments before he begins shouting.
ºARE YOU FUCKING NUTS, JAKE! YOU KNOW HOW DANGEROUS IT IS FOR HER TO BE OUT THERE ALONE!º Quil shouts in absolute horror.
ºYeah well, she deserves whatever befalls her.º Jacob says in an irritated voice.
ºBut...she's your mate!º Quil says after a moment of silence. Jacob glares mentally at him.
ºAre you going somewhere with this?º Jacob questions. Quil merely shakes his head, transforming back into his human self. Jacob sighs at the quiet...wait...the quiet...His eyes widen suddenly when he realizes that he should be able to hear Ahna's thoughts, and that they had stopped quite some time ago. ºSHIT!º Jacob shouts as he runs into the woods, hoping he can find her before anything of worry does.
After about an hour of running, he stops in a clearing where her scent is fresh. He sits down on a log in his human shape, completely exhausted.
"Why the hell is...WRONG...with that female? ...shouldn't females be more...laid back?" Jacob questions no one in particular, glaring up at the sky. Suddenly, he hears someone sigh. He glances over the log, only to see Ahna laying there, sleeping...and by the look of it, have one nasty nightmare.
"No! Please don't!" She pleads as she runs like a dog in her sleep. Jacob's eyes furrow in confusion as he walks around the log. He bends down next to her, and touches her face, only to have her flinch away.
*So I was right. Someone did hurt her.* Jacob mentally shouts as he sees red. He sighs when Ahna curls up next to him.
"Well, at least you can trust me in your sleep." He whispers as he kisses her forehead. He sighs as he picks her up, and puts her on his back, securely holding on to her. He runs into the forest again, headed back toward Sam's.
He stops dead in his tracks when he comes face to face with a pissed off Sam.
"Do you mind telling me what the hell you were thinking? Never, in my entire LIFE have I seen such a stupid idiot! What if something had happened to her?" He demands. Jacob growls.
ºNothing's going to happen to her as long as I'm around.º Jacob vows, looking at Ahna over his shoulder since she's still on his back. Sam sighs as he turns around, and walks toward the house. Jacob transforms back into his human shape
"Come on. We need to discuss the plans for tonight." Sam says. Jacob's eyes furrow.
"What about tonight?" Jacob asks. Sam glances over his shoulder at him.
"A human was killed a few hours ago, Jake. We're trying to figure out who did it. We're going to attack tonight." Sam says in a stern voice. Jacob's eyes widen as he looks at Ahna again. "That's right. It could very easily have been your mate. She's very...vulnerable right now. She needs you in your right mind, not how you have been acting lately." Sam says, looking at Jacob with stern, wise eyes. Jacob sighs.
"Is there somewhere I can let her lay down. She's out." Jacob says. Sam nods as the two of them walk into the house. He watches as Jacob lays Ahna on the couch.
"Maybe you should get some sleep as well. You don't look too good." Sam says. Jacob sighs as he covers Ahna with a blanket.
"I haven't slept since I talked to her before she got the fever. I just couldn't when she was sick...and then you wouldn't let me see her..." Jacob says, glaring at Sam at the last part. Sam sighs as he looks directly into Jacob's eyes.
"You're not running any runs until you get some sleep." Sam says as he walks out of the room. Jacob sighs as he sits down on the floor right in front of Ahna's stomach, and dozes off.
