Chapter 11 – Got Wolf?

Paul sat next to Antonia; she had one of his hooded sweatshirts on so he knew she was nice and warm. He noticed she'd listened to Jake's dad talk about the legends of the tribe and she smiled listening intently. He'd wrapped his arm around her and she snuggled into his side deeper he knew she enjoyed his warmth. He kissed the top of her head as they sat in front of the fire quietly just enjoying each other after Billy had finished the stories.

Paul looked down as Antonia looked up at him, "Feel like going for a walk beautiful?" Toni smiled, "Sure handsome." Paul smiled as he stood up and grabbed her hands helping her up. Once they got away from the group, Toni stopped and looked up at him, "So are you going to tell me what brothering you or are you going to procrastinate some more. Because I feel like ever since we started dating you've been wanting to tell me something really important but you've been holding back."

Paul stifled a chuckle, "I love that you can figure me out. It makes hiding things from you harder. Look I know there's no easy way to tell you, so I imagine just going with the truth is really the best way." Antonia smiled softly, "I've found that it does help in any situation yes." Toni reached over and took both of his hands in her small cold ones, "Whatever it is Paul...You can tell me. I'm not going anywhere."

Paul frowned, "Promise?"

Antonia sighed, "Of course I promise Paul."

Paul looked like he was battling inner demons, or secrets whatever the case had been. He was either battling to tell her or not to tell. She wasn't sure which side was winning in his mind. But when he stopped and locked eyes with her she knew it was the side the decided to tell her.

Paul took a deep breath, "You know all the legends you just heard about?" Antonia nodded slowly. Paul cleared his throat, "Their true...I'm full blooded Quileute and I'm the descendant of a werewolf. I'm a shape shifter. I protect the Quileute lands from the cold ones. Vampires. filthy bloodsuckers. And you're my...You're my soul mate. I imprinted on you. The first night I met you two months ago, standing on this very beach. And I've been in love with you since the moment we met."

Antonia just stood there. She couldn't move. She couldn't even speak.

Paul felt his chest clench, "Please say something Toni." Her mouth opened and closed a few times like she was going to say something, but she couldn't get anything audible to come out. Her tongue came out and wet her suddenly dry lips as her breathing picked up a little.

"Werewolf?"

If Paul didn't have impeccable hearing from his wolf senses he would've missed what she said, but he nodded.

"You're a werewolf?"

Paul stepped closer, "What can I do to prove it? Tell me whatever you need me to do and I will." Antonia could only think of one way as she softly murmured, "Show me...Please." Paul sighed heavily as he nodded. He knew they were on the other side of the beach so no one would see them. Paul handed a pair of his shorts to Antonia as she gave him a quizzical look. Paul chuckled, "You'll see why in a minute." Toni just nodded as Paul back away from her about twenty feet as her eyes widened as she watched him begin to shake.

Within seconds standing where her boyfriend had been, was a giant silvery and dark grey wolf. Her breathing became erratic as she watched him shake out his fur as little pieces of ripped shorts flew all over. To say she was in shock was an understatement, "I think I understand what you need these for now." She stepped closer as she looked up, even all four paws he was still taller than her. But he was absolutely beautiful. His eyes. His eyes stayed the same, even if the rest of him didn't.

Antonia stepped forward more as he brought his head down and rubbed against her arm. she buried her face in his fur and inhaled. It was Paul. It smelled like him. His scent was all over the fur. It was so soft. "If this is magic, this is definitely some parlor trick. I can only think of someone sprinkling fairy dust on you like in Peter Pan."

Paul coughed out a laugh. Antonia giggled, "I know ridiculous. Just for clarification. I'm not scared of you. And remind me to never doubt anything you ever say." She pushed up on her tip toes as he leaned his head down slightly as she placed a soft kiss on his snout, "Okay I'm convinced. Here you should take your shorts and change back."

Paul walked away as Antonia looked out at the ocean. It was insane the things she'd learned that night. A few minutes later and a warm set of arms circled her waist. She turned around and looked up at Paul, her hands came up and stopped. She looked up, "Is it okay to touch you? I mean does it hurt when you..." Paul chuckled as he pulled her closer to him, "It's fine. It doesn't hurt anymore. The first time it excruciatingly painful. But not anymore...You can touch me it's ok."

Antonia smiled softly as her hands touched his chest, "Is this why you're skin is always so warm?" Paul nodded, "Yes. Do you understand everything I told you?" Toni nodded, "Yes. Do me a favor though." Paul nodded, "Anything." Antonia smiled, "Kiss me." Paul smirked as he leaned down and capture her lips practically kissing her breathless.

Karen glared at Jake as he grinned a cheesy grin at her. She had her arms crossed in front of her chest trying to ignore him, but he was awfully cute when he smiled like that. Her forest green eyes felt like they could eat a hole right through his heart. Jake stepped closer as he took her right hand in his and placed it against his chest and knew she could feel his heart beating as he locked eyes with her, "Give me a chance Karen. Please."

Karen glared more, "How do I know you're not still in love with Bella Swan?" Jake frowned, "It has been years since I've seen her. I let her go a long time ago when I realized she was never going to pick me. I had to leave La Push to get her out of my mind and out of my heart. There's nothing about Bella Swan that I ever want in my life ever again. Even if she walked up to me right now and declared she wasn't a vampire. I don't want her Karen."

Karen growled as she shoved Jake. She knew he let her do that, because he wasn't trying to hurt her. Karen ran her fingers through her long hair, "Fine. Prove it. Prove you want me over her. And don't sit here and tell me about the bullshit imprinting. Prove you really want me in your life."