Ok first off I just wanted to say I hope everyone had a fabulous Holiday.

Secondly I forgot last chapter that I used direct quotes from "New Moon" so I wanted to mention that I did. I'm sure you guys know which ones I'm talking about. The dream sequence.

Thirdly as always thank you to those who continue to read my story and are putting it on alert and adding it to your favorites. It's an awesome feeling.

Fourthly this is my first time doing a different POV so I hope I did it right and you guys enjoy it. Reviews would be awesome to let me know if you guys think I should do other POV's in the future.

Disclaimor: As always I own nothing of the Twilight Saga but I do own all the books :)

CHAPTER 10

Jacob's POV

I walked into my dad's small, red house with my girlfriend Nikki. She was everything to me and more. I didn't know what love was until I saw her. I thought I loved Bella but the love I had for her, which filled my heart, was nothing compared to the love the consumed me for Nikki. My dad was in the kitchen and I thought he was talking to my sister Rachel. Nikki and I walked in the when he hung up the phone. He wheeled around in his chair to look at us. His eyes were sad, grim.

"What's wrong dad?" Rachel asked worried.

"Nothing Rach. I need to talk to your brother for a minute that's all." He replied.

"What about dad?" I cocked my head to the side.

"Let's go outside son." He said.

When we got outside I wheeled around to look at him.

"Ok dad what's this all about? Your freaking me the hell out. Who was that on the phone?" It was my turn to look worried.

"That was Charlie. Jake, Bella's in the hospital." He said looking down. I didn't let him finish before I was walking away. He knew that even though I could never love Bella as much as Nikki that I still loved Bella in her own way.

"Let me finish Jake." I stopped and turned around again.

"What happened?" I asked terrified now.

"That's the thing Jake. Kyle said she fell down the stairs but when Charlie talked to the doctor, the doctor told him there was some force behind it. That's not all. The doctor also told Charlie that Bella had some healing bruises and broken ribs. Not more that 2 weeks old."

"Who the hell is Kyle?" I was trembling.

"Kyle is Bella's boyfriend." He replied.

"So what your telling me is Charlie thinks Kyle is hurting Bells?" I didn't even want to think about it.

"Yeah. He wants me to ask you to talk to her. Kyle's at Charlie's cooking dinner and he thinks she might open up to you." I could tell he wasn't sure he wanted to ask me. "He said you don't have to."

"No dad. Call him and tell him I'll be there in a half hour." I ran to Nikki's blazer and sped away.

My mind was racing. Bella had been hurt so much in her past relationships thanks to the bloodsucker. Not just Edward but myself included. She still kept in touch and sounded happy even. Now to think she was lying. She was probably scared. I don't know why but I felt that this was somehow my fault.

I reached the hospital in less than a half hour. I ran up to the front desk and asked "Isabella Swan?"

A round faced clerk typed on the keyboard, "Fourth floor, room 415" she said.

I ran to the elevators and punched the up button. I realized I didn't even know if she was ok. I was so mad that I ran off without even making sure she was alright. The elevator was taking too long so I opted for the stairs. I took them 2 or 3 at a time. I made it to the fourth floor in no time. I rounded the corner and asked where room 415 was and was directed down the hall on the left.

I slowly opened the door hoping for her to be awake. She was sleeping. She was still beautiful. I suddenly realized why I felt like it was my fault. Because it was. If I wouldn't have imprinted then I would've still been with Bella. She would've never left Forks and never would've met Kyle. But I would never give Nikki up. I walked across the room and sat in the chair just looking at her. I would sit here until she woke up.

I sat there for 2 hours just watching her sleep. She looked peaceful but then her brow furrowed. She tossed and turned.

"No. No Kyle please. Stop. Please." She sobbed in her sleep after a couple minutes. I wanted to go and hold her. To let her know she would be alright, that I would never let anything happen to her. But I didn't.

"Kyle please your hurting me."

Just then she jerked straight up in the bed. She looked scared, confused. I sat still. I didn't want to frighten her with a sudden movement. She looked over at me and I stood up walking towards her.

"Bad dream?" I asked.

She was thoughtful for a moment. I was sure she didn't want to tell me what it was about.

"More like a reminder of my past." It was all she could come up with.

"Wanna talk about it?" I asked, wanting to know if she would tell me about what happened with Kyle.

"No I woke up. As long as I didn't have to live in those moments." She said closing her eyes.

"No Bella I meant about why your in the hospital." I said sitting down.

"I fell Jake. You know how clumsy I am. I fall over flat surfaces." She was a horrible liar.

"Bells. Please. I know that's not what happened and so does Charlie. We just want to help you. Please let us." I wanted to get down on my knees and beg. But I didn't.

"Jake I swear I'm fine. I fell honestly. You guys have nothing to worry about besides where's Nikki?"

"She's at Billy's cooking with my sister Rachel." I knew she didn't want to really know the answer. But hearing Nikki's name brought back a warmth in my soul.

"That's cool. You look really happy Jake." I could tell she was trying to change the subject.

I didn't think about what was coming out of my mouth before I said it. "I am but I'm not. I love Nikki but I'm worried about you. I still have love for you Bella. I want to help you and it's killing me that your not letting me."

"Jake, no one can help me. Because nothing's wrong. I fell end of story."

I could hear the door open and I turned to see a man walking in. He looked at me. This must be Kyle. I could tell he wanted to tear into me. I was itching for him to. He wouldn't be able to beat me around like he does Bella. He walked over and kissed Bella. She looked scared. He introduced himself to me but I knew if I took his hand that I would rip his arm off his body. He was quite bigger than her and all I could see was poor Bella quivering in a corner pleading. I had to get out of there.

"I'm gonna run down to get something to drink and call Nikki. I'll be right back." I glared at Kyle on my way out.

I didn't leave the floor. I stood just close enough to hear everything that they were saying. They were in a heated conversation. She obviously didn't want him here. And she very obviously didn't want to be alone with him. I decided to go back just to make sure that nothing else would happen. As I got closer I could hear her breath catch. I was right outside the door.

"Me pushing you down the stairs should be the least of your worries if you tell anyone or try to leave me. I will kill you. Do you understand that?"

That was it. I was trembling. I knew if I didn't get him out of there I would kill him. I opened the door and walked back in. He said something about leaving and that I shouldn't stay long. Something about Bella needing her rest.

"Sure, Sure. I'll make sure to leave soon." I replied.

"Jake calm down. There are people here that can't see you phase." She was right. As wrong as it was I thought about Nikki. She always calmed me down.

I told her I heard everything still slightly shaking. I sat down next to her.

"Bella you have to leave him. I'm going to tell Charlie and he can get a protection order for you. Kyle won't be able to come within 50 feet of you." I had to help her that was certain.

"I already had this conversation with my roommate. A piece of paper won't protect me from nothing Jacob. I can't leave him. And you can't tell Charlie. Please Jake. It'll only make it worse for me when we leave." She half-heartedly laughed.

She started getting shaky. The machines beside her bed started beeping rapidly. I was just going to get the nurse when 3 of them came rushing in.

"Isabella you have to calm down. What did you do to her?" I got up off the bed. I didn't have time to answer before Bella spoke for me.

"You have to leave she needs to calm down and your prohibiting her from doing that." A nurse said to me. That nurse was a bitch.

I seen one nurse put something in her IV and before long her eyes were drooping. I walked up and gave her a kiss on her forehead.

"Love you." I said tears welling up in my eyes. I had to leave. It was too much to see her like this.

I walked out to Nikki's blazer tears pouring down my cheeks. Bella was right, no one could help her because she wouldn't let them. That wasn't going to stop me. I would make sure that nothing else would happen to her. I didn't know what I was going to do but something had to be done. I dragged out my cell phone and dialed Charlie's number. He answered and I told him to meet me in the park in about 10 minutes. We hung up and I got into the blazer.

I was sitting in the park for a few minutes before the chief pulled in next to me. He got out and came around to the passenger side and hopped in.

I told him everything that was said. He had a right to know not only because he was Bella's father but also because he was the law. Something had to be done and fast.

"So Charlie can you press charges?" I asked.

"Damn it." He slammed his fists into the dash. "As much as I want to say yes, there's nothing anyone can do."

"What do you mean Charlie? You know the doctor will testify. You have evidence."

"That's the thing Jake. I don't have evidence. A good lawyer can get all that thrown out. They can say it was a car accident or something. The only way is if Bella files a report and I doubt that will happen." He sounded defeated.

"She's scared Charlie and I know she won't press charges. He threatened her." I was defeated now.

"Thanks Jake. I know you didn't have to go and talk to her but you did. I know you and Nikki are serious but it might help to know that you still care. I have to go up to the hospital to see her. Talk to the doctor see if she can come home. Though she's probably safer there." He shook his head and got out. He got in his cruiser and I looked over. He was crying. My heart ached for not only Bella but for Charlie too.

I couldn't go right back to La Push so I was going to take a drive. Even though it was less the 40 degrees out I rolled down the windows. I had to clear my head. As I was driving around a curb an overly sweet smell launched itself into the open window. I looked around and saw movement deep in the woods. I slammed on the brakes, swerving onto the shoulder. I climbed out and walked into the woods ready to phase at any minute. Just then 3 figures emerged. It was fate. I had found my answer to keeping Bella safe.

A/N: I also hope everyone has a great New Year ahead of them. I can't wait to see what this new year brings to FanFiction. You guys are truly the best.

Jenna