The Alpha and his Luna

by antoniasandoval

The Alpha and His Luna: Sequel to Jacob's Twilight The Beginning. Now that Bella knows Jacob's secret and she has accepted his wolf, he seems stuck on cloud nine! And while their relationship blossoms profoundly, the bond that ties them grew stronger than ever. As Edward comes back to Forks with Lauren's coven, with a single idea in mind; to make Bella his. Jacob finally become a

10. Chapter 10: Change of Command

Hey wolf girls, has been a long time since my last update, but here I am back with a new chapter: The change of command. These, are the chapters that I like to write, because they are dedicated only to J&B I don't want to reach to the moment of the meet with the coven of Laurent.

I hope you like this chapter; it was a bit difficult to write, because I wanted it to be realistic and convincing; I hope I have achieved that goal within what fits in a story like this.

SM owns all. This is the way that I wanted things to go. Thank to Ladyofspain for her continued support as my Beta, thanks to Goldengirl62, for your motivation, and thanks to LyllyBlack, and PackPrincess123; you two are great.

Now, here is the chapter.

CHAPTER10: CHANGE OF COMMAND

BELLA'S POV:

OMG, this man was absolutely passionate. My body was on fire, he was burning me with each of his kisses, with each of his touches, with every movement of his body attached to mine.

Jake didn't stop kissing me; his ravenous lips were devouring my mouth. Between his kisses, he kept telling me over and over that he loved me. He kissed me with despair, as if I was ready to disappear, or go away forever. But I wasn't going to go away from him, I was really enjoying this moment.

The way his tongue explored my mouth, the way his hands pressed my body into him, his hold on me was undeniable ... so possessive!; much more than he had been until now.

Jacob hugged me strongly to his body, so urgently. He had his hands on me, pressing my body with the fingers of one hand frantically clutched to my back, while his other hand held my head; so, he had better access to my mouth. Jake had control.

His body was so attached to me, that I could feel him completely, I could feel every one of his muscles, and feel him ... I was going crazy. He had no qualms about bringing me closer and closer to him. But, for me, our closeness was not enough.

My fingers took hold in his hair, to bring him closer to me, if that was possible. I felt him in every part of me; I couldn't see or feel anything that was not my Jacob. Right now, he and I had become one person.

My hands moved without my permission, acting on their own will; I began to stroke his hair, and then continue on my way to his shoulders and his muscular arms, reveling in how wide and strong they were. Many times I had thought about what it would be like, to caress this man that was so desirable, and now at last I was doing it. And not only was I enjoying this moment, Jake groaned with each of my touches. I loved the way he reacted; it was the most amazing feeling. I felt powerful.

I kept enjoying my man. I put my hands under his shirt to caress his skin directly. Jake shivered when he felt my hands on his back. And my body quaked from the feeling of realization that surrounded us.

Oh God, I had no control over my reactions; it was too much and not enough, all at the same time. I couldn't stop continuing to stroke his skin, back and forth. My nails were raking the length of his sculpted back.

Jake made a very guttural noise in the back of his throat. It was undoubtedly that my reactions caused Jake to inflame more and more. I felt how his desperation was growing for me; he was visibly shaking in my arms, still kissing me. All this time; my lips ... my whole body was burning with the passion he overflowed.

Jake moaned into my mouth before pushing his muscular thigh between my legs. Before my mind reacted ... my body did, with a will of its own. My arms clung to Jake and my hips were pressed against his thigh. I swear that just was the action of my heart, my body ... and my love for him.

Jake was aware of everything that he was arousing in me. Definitely, he was learning fast how to give me pleasure—how to turn me on.

It took me a second to realize what was happening, only a thousandth part of my mind was still aware of what my body was doing ... and my body had become a complete traitor, it was motivated only by its owner ... my Jacob.

But that thousandth of rationality was enough to realize that there was no way that Jacob was able to stop himself ... not after controlling himself for so long.

"Jake ..." His name came from my lips like a sigh, trying to distract our minds, our actions ... but to no avail.

I squirmed in his arms, trying to separate our bodies a bit, but he didn't move one iota. On the contrary, in my attempt, Jake clenched his hips over mine.

Oh my God, Jake was incredibly hard, he wanted to show me how excited I made him feel. Shit ... when I felt him that way, he and I groaned louder.

While my mind kept that minimal rationality, I took his face in my hands, to look into his eyes. But when his eyes met mine, it was a moment so intense, so overwhelming; I couldn't help another moan from escaping my throat. His love, his need, his hunger for me was so obvious; I could see it in his eyes. I thought he was going to burst into flames right there.

There were so many feelings and emotions together, that I couldn't hold my gaze with his. I was absolutely overwhelmed by the knowledge of all that Jake was able to feel for me.

JACOB'S POV:

Holy shit! I couldn't stop; simply, I just couldn't. I didn't find the necessary strength ... in fact, I was not even trying to. Who could tell me that I, being the Alpha of my people, had been absolutely captivated by this preciousness of woman, that I had completely trapped in my arms. She had bewitched me, body and soul.

There was no way in this world that I could separate myself from her lips, her body. The only control I had was for myself, trying to hold back and not make love to her, here and now.

But my woman made my work so, so difficult, moaning my name and writhing in my arms. Didn't she realize what she was doing to me?; Didn't she realize the superhuman effort I had to employ?.

Trying to get away from me, the only result that Bells got, was that I brought her closer more and more to me. There was no way she wouldn't notice how hard I was.

Our moans were louder, I was lost in her. But Bells had always been stronger than me. She took my face in her hands to try to calm us down; she must've guessed that I wasn't able to hold back much longer.

But I didn't want this moment to end ... not yet. I wanted her to see in my eyes all the feelings and emotions she aroused in me. And so I did.

There was no way she wouldn't notice my love, my ardor for her. A whimper escaped her lips, as she closed her eyes; she couldn't hold her gaze with mine. So soft and sweet ... so innocent.

"Jake ... please ..."; She moaned my name, trying to get away from my domination.

Now it was I who took her face in my hands, for her to look at me, into my eyes. I wanted her to see my eyes, and what she was causing to me.

"Look at me, Bells ... Look at me."

My girl opened her eyes; they held so many emotions, and above all, love ... love for me.

Oh God, she was more beautiful than ever: this lovely blush on her face, her chest rising and falling with each breath labored, her lips swollen from my kisses. A dark pleasure broke through my body completely. I swear I thought I was going to spontaneously combust right in front of her.

All I could focus on, was how good her body felt pressed against mine. My body was dying, to be near her, to caress her.

"Do you know what you do to me, Bells?, Every time I put my eyes on you?, Every time I touch you? ... No ... you have no idea ... You drive me crazy! All I want to do is devour you."

"Jake ... please ... I can't do this alone ... It's so overwhelming, I feel that I can't resist ... and that can't be ... the first time I kissed you, I felt unable to restrain myself."

It was obvious that she was impressed with the strength of her feelings for me.

"Jacob ... I love you more than I could imagine ... And the way I feel about you ... is ... incredibly irresistible."

My beautiful girl was telling me clearly that she couldn't contain everything she felt for me. But, that's the way I've felt for her all along, making superhuman efforts to master the wolf and the man. But today ... today there was no way I could resist her, even though I tried. If Bella hadn't calmed us down ... I wouldn't have stopped myself. She was the one that slowed my advances.

But I couldn't admit it in front of her, I couldn't admit that even my Alpha strength didn't help me to curb this uncontrollable love that she had rooted in my heart, in my body.

"I know exactly how you feel ... because I'm feeling the same way with you, and for a long time. My love for you is ... so strong ... so impetuous... I can't even think straight ... Oh God ... You make me lose my sanity, just by looking at you ... and now that I'm kissing you ... Bells... it was heartbreaking what I was feeling ... I couldn't stop kissing you, I just couldn't. My whole being was in desperate need of contact with you, with your lips, your body. You understand me, don't you?"

I spoke with exaltation, as I took a few deep breaths, hoping to center myself, to calm down. I wanted her to understand everything that she did to me, pushing me further and further down the road to madness.

But I also wanted her to understand that I was not looking for just her body, and that I didn't want to scare her with my overwhelming passion.

"I didn't want to scare you, or make you uncomfortable, but I couldn't hold back any longer, Bells ... I know I must learn to control myself better ... but you don't help me at all."

"But, what did I do?; I didn't do anything," she told me; in an incredibly flirtatious way, and feigning innocence.

"This is what I mean... With the way you kissed me ... how you squirmed in my arms, with your moans ... You took me to ecstasy. Perhaps you don't realize how you turn me on?"

For a few moments my woman closed her eyes before answering. "Jake ... it's not a conscious thing ... just ... I ..."

My girl didn't know how to explain it. But I had an explanation: she was sexy as hell, and she wasn't aware of that.

"You're not aware of how tempting you are ... your sensuality is something quite natural in you ... You are so exquisite."

The blush appeared profusely on her face. She tried to look away.

"No, honey, I need you to look at me again, I want you to look me in the eyes." She just did what I asked.

"Do you have any idea how many times I've dreamed of this moment?"

She shook her head. "There's no way in this world that you'd know the thousand times I've dreamed of you in my arms, to kiss you until I take your breath away." I knew she could see the burning in my eyes, as I spoke.

"Jake ... I know how you feel, but ... we have to learn to restrain ourselves ... do you understand me?". She started stroking my hair, and my face. She definitely was the stronger of the two of us.

"Yes ... I know ... but you have to set the limits, because I haven't the strength to resist you." She nodded, and I continued. "I know you feel surprised, at the strength of your feelings, and the way you are showing all the passion you are experiencing for me." My preciousness seemed to absorb everything I was saying, so I added, "You and I fell in love when we still didn't know the meaning of that word ... I think we were very ... precocious." She and I smiled at my statement.

"But our feelings are even more profound ..." I told my girl.

"Perhaps ...it has to do with ... the imprint?"; she asked.

"Yes ... and no. Look, I know this is a topic we haven't talked about, and for me it's very important that you know what it is. I've waited a long time to discuss it with you, but I wanted to do it now, with you here ... in my house. Tomorrow, I will take you to visit other places on the res, and again we'll go to the lake that you knew the other day. And then, I will talk with you about the most powerful law of my people: The imprint." She nodded.

"I love you, Jake, and there is nothing more powerful than that."

My heart melted at her words. I swear I hadn't stopped the desire to kiss her after that.

BELLA'S POV:

This time Jake didn't kiss me as fiercely as before; his kisses were soft, sweet ... so intoxicating. Oh God!, I didn't want to end this romantic and delicious moment; I wanted more. And if I was the one to draw the line ... then so be it.

Now it was I who began to explore his mouth with my tongue, savoring his mouth fully. Jake responded to my kisses in an incredible way. We began to deepen our kisses more and more, I was lost in his lips.

I really didn't know how long I was kissing him; I would have kissed him for hours. In addition, Jake was incredibly loving; showing me so much of it with each of his kisses and caresses. I was surrounded by his arms and those kisses.

"By God, Bells, you're gonna have to do your job better to restrain me," said my beautiful boy, as he continued his way down to my neck and my collarbone. "Because I swear if you keep kissing me like this, it's going to get out of my hands ... If you really want to control me, then it's unforgivable how you respond to my kisses, Ms. Bella Black."

"Then I guess I should stop kissing you this way," I told Jake, trying to get away from him. But ... the truth was, I knew how he would react, and that ... I loved it.

"No, don't even think." We couldn't help but laugh with that answer.

"Jake ... I think I can't say that you're just my best friend."

"Definitely not; Bells, I've never considered you just my best friend. You are my best friend, my partner, my wife ... my home... You're everything to me." Jake said, as I remembered how I felt when I first saw him: so strongly attracted to him.

"When I returned to Forks, and I first saw you, I felt like a cable from your heart had reached out and connected with mine ... it was amazing."

"There are thousands of steel strings, which have us together, you and I are united by indissoluble ties," Jake told me while he resumed his kisses. I think it was difficult for him to stay away from my lips.

But I knew that sooner or later, this romantic and delicious moment, had to come to an end, and also knew that it was I who had to halt it. But, how could I do that, when he was so absolutely irresistible?. I had to look for an important reason, to distract our minds ... and that reason was the change of command would happen soon. Furthermore, our parents would return at any time.

"Jake, our parents can come home at any time, and evening has already started."

Jake slowly released me from his arms; I stood and walked out of the house a few moments, followed by Jacob. I swear I needed to cool off a bit ... we both needed to.

This was a beautiful evening, very peaceful. Here in La Push, I felt at home.

JAKE'S POV:

My wife asked for us to cook up some dinner for our parents; no doubt they would arrive soon, and be hungry. Also, it would be dark soon, and we would have to go to the ritual, for change of command.

We were finishing up preparing dinner, when Billy and Charlie arrived from their day of fishing. We greeted them and my Bells went to serve the food; I followed her, to help out. It was like a deja-vu ... or rather, like a dream: the Blacks and the Swans having dinner together as a family. Now it was finally a reality.

This new closeness with my woman wouldn't go unnoticed in front of our parents; our complicity was very evident. And how could it not be! I kept touching or caressing her each time she was near me; even our knowing glances betrayed us.

While we dined, Billy was doing his best to distract Charlie, talking about their day of fishing, and all the places they toured, but Charlie kept looking at us intently. I knew that for my Bells, this was a somewhat embarrassing situation. But I wouldn't let my girl feel uncomfortable in front of our parents, nor would I stop if I wanted to touch her, so I cut to the chase, and talked to my father-in-law.

"Charlie, do you remember our conversation in your office?." My girl's face turned red.

"Okay, don't say anything more ... I have a clear idea of what changed between you," said my father-in-law, showing his satisfaction. Billy really was very happy with this news.

When Bells looked at me, I knew what she wanted to ask, but before she formed the question, I answered her. "Honey, I told your father that he would be the first to know, when you accepted me as your boyfriend ... I promised him ..." I didn't finish my sentence, as Bella put her finger on my lips.

"Okay, Jake, and anyway they were going to find out. Our closeness is not something we can hide in plain sight," my girl told me. It was true. I didn't stop touching, hugging or caressing her, anytime, even in front of Billy and Charlie.

"So, I assume you were talking about me, with my dad?"

"Yes, it was a conversation, man to man, about the one woman loved by us," I told my little girl, kissing her on her lips. I noticed her embarrassment and some confusion, since she didn't expect me to do anything.

"Bells, you have to get used to me kissing you in front of everyone ... because I will do it always. Now there's nothing to stop me. You are mine, beautiful," I told my girl, but then, I looked at Charlie.

"Okay, I knew you were not going to give up, Jacob, so it was a matter of time that you two would be together ... But I'm still her father, and I want you to remember exactly what I asked you in our conversations about my daughter," He had always been very protective with Bells, and now he was marking his territory as the father of my babe.

"I well remember what we talked about, Charlie, every word, but I also hope the same for you: to remember our conversations, especially about our talk, today in the morning."

Charlie and I stood staring; he and I were marking territory in front of the woman we both loved, but in a different way. She was the most important woman in our lives. No doubt it would be complicated when I tell Charlie that Bella will live with me; for it will be difficult for him to accept.

It was inevitable that the growl began to force itself out of my throat. Bells and my dad realized this, but Charlie was skeptical to accept that I was snarling at him.

"I'm getting tired of your insecurities, Charlie, as if I was a hormonal and immature boy who wants to harness Bells. I think I was pretty clear on the subject, the last time we talked. I truly believed that the controversy was resolved between you and me, and that we wouldn't have more disagreements on this issue ..."

Charlie interrupted me. "I'm not discussing anything with you, but neither you nor anyone can criticize me for my concern for my daughter. I also am a man ... and was a boy at your age, and I really want to believe that everything you have said is true ... I really want to."

This was really pissing me off; my agitation increasing.

I was about to answer, but my Bells interrupted me; she noticed my discomfort, and wanted to turn the conversation about, and calm us. My Bells really knew how to save all complicated situations, or embarrassing ones at least. Her words made us laugh.

"Daddy ... don't worry. I know very well how to ... control ... this little wolf."

I swear I laughed out loud. "Come on Charlie, you know me, I'm always going to love her and respect her, and care for her with my life."

"I know, Son. The problem is that I know you're going to do everything possible to have her here in La Push, and I don't want to be without her ... again. There were many years without enjoying the company of my daughter ..."

Bells interrupted her dad. "Dad, you're talking as if I'm going to stay here in La Push. Come on ... I'm only coming here for two weeks. After these two weeks of vacation, I'll return to Forks, Okay?"

Charlie was right ... Bella wasn't. She would stay with me, to live in La Push forever. But I would try to let Charlie come every day, and we'd go to visit him often. But Bella definitely wouldn't leave my side—never in her life.

I knew I looked like a damn possessive, male chauvinist, but was simply recognizing an inescapable fact: this woman was mine, and would be where I was. If it was possessiveness, then I would admit—I was possessive.

Every time, I was more and more convinced that I should talk to Charlie, for him to know the secret of our tribe. After all, he was the father-in-law of the Alpha of the pack; therefore, he was family.

My dad knew what to say, to reassure him. "Charlie, you can't ignore the fact that from the moment that Bella returned to Forks, it has completely revolutionized the lives of Jake and yours; and I think you knew that it was going to happen."

"Okay, I admit it; I knew that Bella's return would also affect Jacob's life ... I knew that sooner or later, I would have to go through this; I saw it coming from the moment Jake went to fix Bella's truck. I saw how Jake looked at her. The problem is that ... I'm having a hard time accepting it. I don't want you to rush things, Okay? Take it easy."

My girl wanted to respond to him; I interrupted her.

"Let me, honey," then talking to Charlie: "Charlie, calm down; I never had precipitated things with Bells. You asked me not to do anything that she didn't want, and so that's how it's been. I'm a man of my word."

"That's what worries me, boy, you're a man of your word, and you were quite clear about what you told me this morning ... and I know exactly what will happen in the future."

"Dad, look ... I don't know what you talked about this morning ... but I just want to remind you that my relationship with Jake is just mine and his ... And ... as to what will happen in my future ... you're starting to talk like Sue." She looked at me, while I was smiling from ear to ear; a lovely blush appeared on her beautiful face.

"What?; Sue Clearwater?." Charlie asked.

"Yes, she's the fortune-teller of the people ... and I assure you that you don't want to know what she... predicted for me."

Charlie didn't ask any questions about that. I thought, actually, he didn't want to know what Sue predicted for us.

"Okay, now I think it's better that we focus on the present, and it's time we to go to the activity that we will start in a while," Billy said.

Charlie knew of our activity, so we ended our dinner, we cleared up everything quickly, and left.

We would join our friends at Old Quil's house. It would be there at his home, where we would meet the Tribal Council, the pack and all imprints. So we said goodbye to Charlie, and went in Billy's truck.

After tonight, I would assume the role as the Alpha of my pack.

BELLA'S POV:

I knew that Quileute magic would be present tonight. Jake would take over as Alpha, an arrangement that he never intended to flaunt, but his lineage demanded it. In addition, Jake was the biggest and strongest of all the wolves, and the purity of his Alpha blood came from both lines of his family.

On the way to the Old Quil's, we talked of what would happen. No doubt what was going to take place tonight was something unprecedented, and I felt it was my duty to be beside Jake ... This was very important to him, and I would support him in the way he needed me.

"Previously, has something like this been done before? ... A change of command between two wolves?," I asked Jake.

"Sam is the oldest of the wolves, but he isn't the Alpha; he assumed that role, because he was the first to phase and was the most qualified. But I started my preparation to assume my position of Alpha, as the legitimate heir to Taha Aki. And now, I'm the stronger wolf, physically and mentally."

He looked at me and seemed to know what was on my mind. "There won't be a transfer of power, or force between Sam and me. He will leave his post as Alpha, and I will assume it. Then, he and the pack will recognize me as his Alpha, but there is something else ... and that's something I must talk about with Old Quil. He's the only member of the last pack who is still alive, and he knows what happened when my great-grandfather took over as Alpha."

"But how is it possible ...?." It just seemed impossible.

Billy explained, "A shape-shifter doesn't age. One begins to age when he leaves off phasing, and Quil Ateara was the youngest of the former wolf pack, was almost a child, and was the wolf that stayed in phase for more years. He didn't age, until he left the phase, much later than the other members."

I was still shocked; I couldn't believe that Old Quil had been a wolf. Despite his years, and his white hair, Old Quil didn't look so old, but rather he seemed a wise man, powerful, and with great mental strength. Now I wasn't surprised that Old Quil had the ability to look at people, and could see the purity of their souls.

"Quil is the leader of the Tribal Council, but in turn, is the only living member of the last pack. At that time, the members of that pack were only three: Old Quil, along with Ephraim Black, great-grandfather of Jacob, and Levi Uley, Sam's great-grandfather. They were the shape-shifters who made the treaty with the Cullens. Ephraim Black was the first shape-shifter of that pack, then Levi followed him, and later Old Quil," Billy said.

"Bells, what we're going to relive tonight is something none of us knows about, only Old Quil had lived an experience like that, because it was in the mind of my great-grandfather. When we get home, I have to talk to him, just me alone. But after my conversation with him, we all go to the forest, to where Taha Aki and the big wolf had their first meeting," Jacob said.

"But ... do you know where that place is? ... Or will Old Quil tell you?"

"No, Quil won't need to tell me anything, I know where that place is."

I wanted to ask something else, but as always, Jake knew what was on my mind.

"Bells, nobody else knows that place, only Old Quil; he saw it in the mind of my great-grandfather. But I'll bring you up there."

I felt Jake in a very different way. I saw the maturity of a leader in his face; I felt that Jake had capabilities that were still unknown; he had qualities that only he could possess. No doubt, Jake would be a great guide for his people; his tribe would live in peace as in the times of Taha Aki.

Something that Jake told me went running through my head: Only three wolves made the pact with the Cullens. Now there were seven, equal in amount to the members of the Cullen clan. But, why?, Why had the pack grown so much?

I looked at Jake, but I dared not ask questions. Now, it was the wrong time to have that kind of meanderings.

"Come on, Bells, I know you have something on your mind; ask me anything you want," said my boy.

"This isn't the best time to have questions, but ... you have analyzed why the tribe, now, has a pack so great? Only three wolves were needed to make the treaty with the Cullens, though you were outnumbered. And now ... there are seven wolves ... Why so many? Perhaps is it that something is coming? ... a greater danger than the Cullens?, Or a bigger coven?."

As I spoke, I didn't look at Jake; my gaze was lost in the infinite. Truth be told, I didn't want to ask these questions now, but Jake knew me very well, and I couldn't and wouldn't hide anything from him, not even my apprehension.

Jake took my hand to give me confidence. "Sweetheart, on other occasions we discussed this issue, but we don't know for sure the reasons why our pack is so big. And I can't ignore that, this fact is something that really has me uneasy... But we'll find out ... I promise."

I knew that Jake would do it, I trusted him.

My mind continued her meditations, to remember Old Quil. How amazing! He was a shape-shifter. Despite his age, Quil was still powerful. So ... Jake, Sam and Quil were the descendants of the three wolves of the last pack.

"Jacob?"

"Tell me, honey."

"You, Sam and Quil ... have some family ties, or inbred?" I asked.

"Yes. Quil and I are second cousins."

"I thought that it should be that way. You, the Quileutes are few, and I thought that among you, should be several family ties," I told Billy and Jake.

"Yes, the Quileute have always been a few ... but, as I told you once, magic has always been present in our tribe ... I can still remember my grandfather, Old Quil and Levi Uley in their wolf forms," Billy said.

"Seriously?; That's ... amazing. You must have been very little."

"One of my earliest childhood memories is when I was in my father's arms, while I watched my wrinkled, stooped grandfather... I remember as from the forest, a young wolf appeared, and began to annoy my grandfather and Levi Uley. And suddenly, my grandfather exploded into a giant russet-colored wolf, and likewise Levi was transformed into a black wolf. Before my eyes, were the three best friends, turned into wolves. Levi and my grandfather seemed old in their wolf forms, with grizzled muzzles and stiffness in their joints, but Quil was a young wolf, full of vitality." Billy seemed absorbed smiling, remembering those incredible memories.

Billy's face was full of longing. "I remember how they made a noise ... like laughter, and then they turned and went for one last run through the woods. Therefore, I can say quite properly, that magic has always been present in our tribe. Magic is absolutely real and vivid in my blood ... and Jacob's as well."

It was true; I had been a witness of this wonderful magic.

Billy continued, "When Jacob was born, I prayed fervently that vampires would never return here again. I wanted my son to have the same peaceful life I had ... But the Cullens came back again ... and for the first time ... I saw that magic as a curse." Billy said, with regret, and continued.

"But then I remembered my childhood ... and how I dreamed of being a shape-shifter, a powerful wolf, a savior and a hero to my tribe. My best friends and I dreamed of defending our people, and destroying vampires. If we had been shape-shifters, Harry Clearwater and Quil Ateara IV would have been my pack-mates. If we had been shape-shifters, Quil, the son of Old Quil, would have been able to survive the accident, when his small boat was destroyed in a storm, Harry Clearwater would not have not died of a heart attack, and I wouldn't be in this wheelchair."

When I looked at Jacob's father, I always felt like I was seeing two people rather than just one. There was the old man in the wheelchair with the lined face and that smile that reminded me of my personal sun. And then there was the direct descendant of a long line of powerful, magical chieftains, cloaked in the authority he'd been born to. It was amazing.

"This isn't a curse, Dad ... It's a privilege and a great honor," said Jacob, as he parked the car outside the house of Old Quil.

In the house were all the Tribal Council, the pack, and the wolf girls, including Ang. Expectation was reflected in their faces.

After the greetings, Old Quil called to Jake to talk with him. Billy, the pack, Sue and the girls stayed in another room.

Sue asked us girls to cover ourselves very well; we didn't have the body heat of the pack, and the night was cold. She even prepared some coffee for us, while we were waiting for Jake.

This time, the whole atmosphere was different; it was quite unusual; it was not the day to conversations or fun-talk.

It didn't take a long time for our wait; after a while, Old Quil and Jacob joined us.

I felt confused; all that would happen was something mythical, and I was not even sure if I could be as close to Jake as I wanted. But my doubts were dispelled quickly: Jake entered the room we were in; he looked around, walked over to me, and kissed me on the lips. It was a very sweet and gentle kiss. I swear my heart soared.

"The best thing that could happen is that you were here, on this important day for me and for our people," said my handsome man.

I didn't know what to say. I simply nodded.

"Now we need to go. Remember the place where we trained Seth?," Jake asked his pack. The boys began to discuss the location and distance.

"Yes, that was in the Olympic Park," Paul said.

"Right, we'll go to the woods there ... to where Taha Aki and the great wolf found them for the first time ... to where it all began," Jake said.

"The place is a bit distant and inaccessible," Seth said.

"Although ... I think you already have thought out the solution," Paul told Jacob.

"Yes. Look, this is a place we can't reach except in our wolf form; so we all go in phase, and the Council and our women will be mounted on our backs. Then, we'll arrive soon, and safely. I just don't want anyone trying to compete, to arrive beforehand; this time our loved ones will be on our backs; understood?"

"Okay, boss. Who travels with me?," asked Seth.

"You will take Old Quil. Paul will go with my dad," Jacob ordered them, and continued: "When we're in phase, in my mind I'll show you the place where we'll go." The wolves were all in agreement.

"Okay, so now I'm going to phase before the rest, to help Billy to ride on my back," said Paul. He left to go phase.

"Quil, you will go with your imprint, like Jared and Embry. Sam I need you to take Sue and Leah. I know you can manage both."

"No problem. I'll be happy to take my wife and my mother in law," Sam said, and then asked: "What more do you need?"

Jake shook his head. "Only a warning for the Council and our women: go very sheltered, because it's cold, we'll return late, and you won't be able to stand beside your men. My pack must remain in phase, so you should carry our clothes. During the change of command we won't be making a bonfire, only afterwards."

It seemed surprising that Jake had such authority over all of the pack and the Tribal Council. He was making the decisions and everyone was obeying what he ordered.

"Honey, I need you to carry a change of clothes that I brought for me; it's in the truck." I found it odd that Jake brought more clothes, apart from what he was wearing, but I didn't bring up the subject.

"In addition, I brought more warm clothes for you and for my dad; they're also in the truck. I thought maybe you might need more clothes; I can't be with you at all times, so I want you to be warm," my boy told me, stroking my face with his large hands.

"You thought of everything, didn't you, Alpha?," I told my wolf.

"Honey, during the change of command, I have to be away from you, and I don't want to worry about you or my dad freezing."

Jake continued to stroke my face, took my face and kissed me very sweetly. My heart took flight.

"These heartbeats are music to me," said my Jake, smiling at my lips; I only smiled back, and hugged him tightly. I could hear some giggling from our friends, but no one said anything; it was not the time for it. Although I'm sure that after the change of command, it will inevitably make me red as a ripe tomato, and more than once.

"Bells, I'll take you on my back now."

"Okay, I think I can't deny an Alpha's order."

"Mmmm, What an appropriate response!." With that twinkle in his eyes that made me shudder; and talking near my ear, he murmured, "Tomorrow I'll remember those words ... when I can have you all to myself." Jake's joy was undeniable.

I looked at him in shock, opening my eyes and my mouth wide; I'm sure I looked like a goldfish. Definitely I would have to think about better use of my words.

"It seems I have to choose my words more carefully," I told Jacob. I was just thinking right now, but I thought Jake's mind was thinking about everything.

"You definitely have to do it, because anything you say may be used against you." I was about to answer but he silenced me with another kiss.

"You agree, babe?." Jake said, grinning from ear to ear. I could only nod.

"When we get there, I'm going phase back, but I can't be with you until the end of the ritual. But you know you're in my mind at all times."

It was amazing to see Jake this way, as the leader who has it in his blood, as the Alpha of the pack, and the future Chief of the tribe. But, despite the Alpha tone of his voice, he spoke to me as his partner.

We left the house, the full moon illuminated the darkness of this cold night; Billy was already on Paul's back. The rest of the pack was phased, and we all went to the place where the ritual would be held.

There was no doubt that the wolves were coordinated; they moved as one soul, leading us through the woods. For all of us, humans, it was a safe trip. In the solitude of the forest, nothing and no one could hurt us.

We traveled fast. The journey was long; it probably would have been short for the pack, but now are traveling with us on their backs.

We came to a clearing, surrounded by a great circle of trees; with the full moon, it was easy to distinguish the shadowy figures, looming around us.

I got off of Jake's back, while the others did the same; the pack stayed there, with us, in their wolf form. Jake approached me; the red wolf was so immense that even looking at it was intimidating. But Jake always managed to keep me unafraid of him.

Slowly he approached, and began to surround me, as the first time I met his wolf. I knew he was going to phase back, but it seemed that the wolf wanted to be with me for a moment; I stood still, but my heart was beating rapidly. Suddenly, in a very swift manner, the wolf ran its tongue down my cheek, and went into the woods.

"Jacob!." I shouted at the wolf, while he went into the trees.

"Bad Wolf," I said slowly, unable to stop laughing; but I knew he could hear me. My friends and Tribal Council were laughing with me, while he looked at me and seemed to be laughing in his wolf form.

I managed to distinguish how Jake disappeared behind some trees, while everyone else stayed together. It was incredible—the mixture of beings that we were together in that place. A mixture of wolves and humans, and that at that moment we were one.

Old Quil stood before us, and told us, "This is the place where it all began, the place where the Spirit Leader and the wolf met for first time, and where they were united in one being. This is where my friend Ephraim Black became Alpha, and is where his great-grandson, Jacob Black, the direct descendant of Taha Aki, will become the Alpha of our tribe."

Quil paused, and then continued: "Form a semicircle; we must make room, here in the center."

Semicircle?, Why?. Well ... I'm sure we would soon know the answer. We all did what Old Quil asked, leaving a large space in the center of the clearing.

Wolves were a little ahead of us, and waiting for something ... or someone.

"I know that none of you have seen something like this; for that reason, I urge you—don't be afraid ... Don't be afraid by anything you will see," Quil said.

I was alarmed. "Maybe Jake will be in danger?." I asked Quil, with concern reflected in my face.

"Not, at all, my girl." Those words of Quil brought me peace.

Jake suddenly appeared, dressed. He stood in the middle of the semicircle; all of us were silent.

He and the whole pack were looking towards a fixed point, as if they could see something that was hidden from human eyes. Some of the wolves moved restlessly. Jake looked at them, and a low growl came from his throat, making the wolves hush immediately.

Wolves returned to a still position, waiting. Jake remained imperturbable, absolutely quiet, as if he knew that nothing could harm him.

We started to hear a noise from the place where the wolves were staring. All the sounds were silenced in the forest; I only gazed at Jake, but he never took his eyes from the place where the noise came from. It was like footsteps, and it sounded like something was approaching and was growling very hoarsely. I felt my heart beat very fast, and I was sure that I was not the only one whose heart beat that way.

Suddenly, wrapped in a halo of light, a huge red wolf appeared from the trees; it was a big wolf, larger than the rest of the pack. The wolf was very beautiful, and incredibly, like my Jake's wolf.

The wolf from the woods and the wolf of Jake looked like twins; the only difference was that the wolf in the forest ... it was like ... ethereal, wrapped in that luminous halo ... His body had a disembodied light; it was something sublime.

The wolf of the forest seemed intimidating; the pack was a little uneasy, but Jake remained unalterable, and very serene.

"Taha Aki, the Great Wolf," said Quil in a whisper, but we could all hear him.

I couldn't believe it, just couldn't. Perhaps that was the great wolf of the Quileute legends?. For that reason, we had to come up here?. For that Great Wolf to reconvene with Taha Aki's lineage?

I had many questions, but I knew that Quileute magic had no explanation. And what we were witnessing tonight, was something mythical, but absolutely real.

The Great Wolf began to approach Jake, in a threatening manner, showing its teeth; a deep growl left its throat. But Jake was not afraid ... rather ... it looked like he was going to face it.

Jacob hunched his body slightly, he growled menacingly, showing to the wolf that he was not afraid. The Great Wolf kept approaching Jake; it stopped in front of him, watching him. Given the attitude of Jacob, the wolf seemed to change its position and stopped growling; but the wolf didn't stay still for long. Suddenly, he began to slowly surround him. Jake followed it with his eyes. It was ... as if the Great Wolf was considering Jake, watching and sniffing him at the same time, as if the Wolf was recognizing him.

That seemed to be the way the Wolf was establishing a connection with Jake, the way it was identifying Jacob Black as the descendant of Taha Aki. The Great Wolf stopped in front of my Jake, staying there, now face to face with him

.

Jacob and the Great Wolf were watching each other, for a moment that seemed endless. It seemed as if ... they had established a link, that only they understood ... as if they were communicating mentally ... as if sharing their thoughts.

Suddenly, Jacob and the Great Wolf watched me at the same time. The penetrating gaze of both was very intense. I felt astonished. It was ... as if I could see Jake and his wolf, at the same time.

After a moment, the Great Wolf peered at Jake, as if it was talking to him. Jake stopped looking at me, to gaze back at the wolf, to resume their dialogue without words.

We were silent spectators of that monumental encounter. Wolf and man were splendid; their mutual understanding had reached a point where both appeared to be very mild-mannered, one in front the other.

This dialogue without words seemed to be flowing incredibly, because occasionally Jake nodded toward the red wolf, as if they were really talking.

Suddenly, Jake looked around and nodded at the Great Wolf, as if they had reached an agreement. Both of them moved away from each other.

What happened next was so sudden, so fast. Jake opened his arms, and the Great Wolf jumped towards him, covering Jake with its aura.

All of us were amazed with what we witnessed, but I couldn't help but be scared. I moved restlessly, wanting to get close to Jake; but Billy took my hand to stop me. I looked at him frightened, but he didn't say anything, just smiled and gently squeezed my hand, to give me confidence.

The man and the wolf formed one being ... as in the Quileute legends. Now it was Jake who was wrapped in that radiance; it was something so wonderful, absolutely supernatural.

Jake began to tremble, his body shook; he seemed that at any moment he would explode. That same impression came to my mind, the first time I saw Jake phase; an indescribable emotion seized me again, as on that occasion.

Suddenly, Jake hunched his body, and it exploded into the Great Wolf with the reddish fur. Jacob, like Taha Aki, was more than a wolf or a man: he was the Spirit Man.

Jake's Wolf was magnificent. It was not that ethereal wolf from a moment ago; it was a real wolf, but it was the greatest of all, and it was certainly the strongest and most powerful. In a word, he was superb. All wolves were big and strong, but the Great Wolf excelled above all.

The Great Wolf approached the pack, starting at Sam. The black wolf seemed hesitant, as if it was a little fearful. The black wolf stepped back, but the red wolf shook its head, as if forbidding him to recede; certainly giving an order, that the black wolf must obey. The red wolf looked menacing, showing teeth, showing to everyone who was the dominant wolf.

Sam began to tilt, but Jake growled low to the black wolf. Sam straightened again, and slowly began to approach the red wolf. The rest of the pack did the same.

The link between the wolves was instantaneous, clearly establishing hierarchy, between the Alpha and the rest of the wolves. It was obvious who was the predominant wolf.

The connection formed between the wolves was incredible. The pack seemed to be quickened, strengthened, as if it had instant identification occurring between the leader and the rest of the wolves, which transformed them into one single entity, with an indissoluble bond.

I had never seen how wolves acted when they were together; I swear that it seemed incredible to see how they interacted as one being.

The reddish Great Wolf began to howl; its howls rumbling the earth. All the wolves began to howl, but the howls of Jake's Wolf were the most shocking.

Suddenly, the red wolf came up to me; now I felt even smaller next to him. The wolf looked at Billy, who was sitting next to me, and leaned toward his dad; I was touched by his show of affection for his father.

Then he looked at me and approached; his face completely in mine; I could feel how the wolf sniffed my face, then sniffed my body.

I didn't know what to do; my heart was pounding in my chest. Gradually, the Great Wolf began to bring its face to my hand. My trembling fingers began to ruffle its beautiful fur, while the wolf bent down so I could pet it more easily.

"Jake!" His name came from my lips like a sigh. I was so excited, wanting to pet and hug that beautiful wolf, because I knew that, in hugging the wolf, I was hugging my Jacob.

"Do it, Daughter," Billy said. "My son wants you to hug him."

I didn't think twice; I hugged my beautiful wolf with all my might. The wolf allowed me to caress him; I kept stroking the wolf, which seemed to be enjoying my touch, because it growled at me softly, like a purr.

I walked a little ways from the wolf, to look at him.

"You're beautiful," I said.

The red wolf seemed to enjoy my answer also. He turned and walked to his pack; giving orders to the rest of the wolves. Then the great wolf ran into the forest, and the whole pack followed him, making noises that seemed like wolfish laughter.

We all saw the wolves run away, till the whole environment was enveloped in silence. Old Quil took the clothes of all the boys, and followed them into the woods.

I looked at Billy; his face reflected pride and great excitement. He held out his arms and I hugged him. It felt like I was hugging my dad.

I let go of Billy, for hugging my friends, who were waiting for me. All of them were as excited as I was.

"Oh my God, all this was… prodigious, was fantastic," said Sue, while all my friends were talking about how amazing it had been to be spectators of an experience like that ... magical and supernatural. Old Quil came back to us; he appeared to be holding back tears.

"Definitely to live something like that, is incomparable. Although I saw it in the mind of my dear friend Ephraim, there is no comparison to living it," said Old Quil, very excited.

"All this reminded me of when I was a shape-shifter. It is something indescribable," said Quil, as he hugged Billy.

No doubt they both had many memories to share; wonderful memories, of their families, of the magic of his people ... a magic that was far more vivid than ever. The two Council members began to talk about all the magical moments that ever lived when they were young—especially Old Quil, he had much to tell.

As we listened to Billy and Quil, from among the trees we spotted our men. I wanted to run to Jake, but he anticipated me, and ran towards me. All I wanted to do was hug him and never let go.

Jake took me in his arms, and began to spin with me. All the wolves approached their women and loved ones. Jake dropped me a moment and bent to hug his dad, but then returned to my arms.

"Oh God, Jake ... all this ... was magical ...". I didn't get to finish my sentence because Jake wouldn't let me. He started kissing me so eagerly, with so much love, that he didn't even care that we were with other people. It was a long, passionate kiss. When he released my lips, I was breathless.

"That ... also was magical," said my Jacob, whispering and hugging me tight.

While we remained snugly embraced, I realized that some of the boys lit a bonfire, but I was in the warmest place in the world—the arms of my Jacob.

ROSALIE'S POV:

I'd been waiting for this call since I came to Alaska. I wouldn't call her, because I was sure that Alice would be watching my future ... but not Tanya's; and the way to prevent the success of Alice was ... not make plans.

I told Emmett that we would come to Denali Park, for hunting; he loved to hunt in this park, because here there was an excellent variety of brown and black bears, and the bears were favorites of Emmett. In addition, we were not long ago in this park, so we took all our time to enjoy hunting.

But now, our hunting was ending; Emmett went hunting for the last time, while I was waiting for him. After he returned, he wanted to go to see our friends, but I had to delay our trip to see them for a little longer. Alice must not know what I would do; I didn't want to ruin the real intentions of my encounter with Tanya.

I'd been glued to my cell, and I was finally getting the call I was expecting.

"Rose, where are you and Emmett?, I've been waiting for you."

"Tanya, at this moment, we're here, in the park, close to your home, and we are staying in a cabin; but I can't give you more information. I'm not going to see you or seek you; you will have to come looking for me. And don't tell me when you'll come, or where to find us. Just, look for me here in Denali."

"Why so mysterious, Rose?, Why in this way?. Here, there is no way that Edward might know of our meeting; unless you think about it when you return to Forks."

"Not Edward ... but Alice can know it. She must be watching my future. Tanya, do as I asked you—just come looking for me, and don't tell me when you will come, or where we can see each other."

"Damn, Rosalie ... I see that things are worse than I thought it would be."

I smiled listlessly. "You have no idea, Tanya ... you have no idea."

"Okay, then, that's the way it will be, Rose," Tanya said, ending the call.

Now I had only to wait, and forget what I came to do in Alaska.

I trusted my ability to fool Alice; I just hoped to not regret to have schemed in this way ... to be delaying my meeting with Tanya.