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CHAPTER 12
PRINCE
Embry's POV
I held her hand for a few minutes more. Then I said "Goodnight, Violet. Sweet dreams. I'll be watching over you."
The look on her face was that of confusion. Maybe I shouldn't have said the last part but, I wanted her to know that she was safe. I didn't want her to think I was a stalker or anything.
I thought she was about to say something when the front door opened. Anthony stood there in the stood there in the doorway.
"Hi kids. What are you doing out here?"
"I was just showing a bit more of the area to Violet." I said with a smile. "Goodnight, Anthony."
"Sure, night, Embry." Anthony said as he then turned to Violet. "Sweetie, why don't you go inside. I have a few things to talk to Embry about."
Oh great. This is the last thing I need. Her dad telling me that I can't come visit her because he things I'm a stalker too. Well, shit. There goes my life without even getting to know her or have her trust me.
"Anthony, I'm sorry I took Violet out like that. I should have known…" I started, scared that he would forbid me from seeing her ever again.
"Calm down, Embry." Anthony said as he closed the door and stood outside on the porch with me. "I just wanted to thank you for showing Violet around today. Did she have fun?"
"Well, yeah, she did up until we went to the beach." I said hanging my head. "Another friend of ours scared her almost half to death."
"Sit down on the steps with me son." Anthony told me. "What happened that scared her?"
"She told me her secret." I told him. "That she can't go into the ocean because of some disease." I told him thinking it was alright to say something to him since he was her father. "Then our friend, Paul, well, he threw her over his shoulder and was going to throw her in. I stopped him before he made it there. I told him she couldn't swim." I said quietly.
"Thank you, Embry." Anthony said. "She needs a friend like you. Someone for her to trust. She's had a very hard time trusting people since her mother passed."
"Then I'll be there for her." I reassured him. "Become her best friend." I said looking up at Anthony. "I would really like to get to know Violet better but, I think I screwed everything up today."
"I saw something on your face this morning, Embry. One that looked like adoration and care for my little girl? Am I correct?" All I could do was nod.
Anthony didn't know how true it was in what he just said. We aren't like the rest of the people in the world. Phasing when we needed to just to scare off the vampires.
I'm now determined to get Violet to trust me. I just needed to be patient. More so with myself than with her. I would do anything to have her trust me.
"I think eventually Violet will come around." Anthony said patting my back. "I'm having a hard time trying to get her to trust again. But, you seem like a bunch of good kids, and I hope that soon she understands that you guys aren't like the rest out there."
"We take care of each other." I told him. "The whole tribe, I mean. If someone is hurt we are all there to help them out. I'm gonna do that for Violet."
"Thank you, Embry." Anthony said.
"I was wondering…could I take her out tomorrow to show her more of the res?"
"Like a date?" Anthony questioned. His eyebrows raised and that confused me.
"No, sir." I started. "I don't want to scare her again."
"But, if it's just the two of you, isn't that considered a date?"
A smile spread across my face. "Can't a boy and a girl just be friends instead of everyone thinking they're dating?"
"Okay, okay. You got me there, kid." Anthony chuckled.
"I really like Violet. I want to know her better before I take the next step. And, to get her to trust me." I spoke thinking of how Violet could trust me.
"I've got a good feeling about you kid." Anthony said again. "All I want right now, Embry is for Violet to be happy again. I never see her beautiful smile, and I would give anything to see it again."
"So would I." I told him quietly.
"Huh? You got her to smile?"
"Yeah." I said remembering earlier today." A few times actually. Well, before the water incident anyway."
"Don't be so quick to take the blame, kiddo." Anthony said watching me.
"I can't help but blame myself for her pain, Anthony. I should have realized that my friend would pull something stupid like that."
"You don't need to be stewing over this, Embry. Violet is physically fine and you kept her from any harm. I'm thankful to you for that."
"I shouldn't have let him grab her up like that though." I shook my head. "It's my fault. My fault that she's scared of everybody here."
"Hold on there. Violet was scared of people before we even moved here. She's stubborn at times but don't give up on her. I trust you kid."
"I don't want to hurt her."
"You won't. Just…you will need to be very patient with her. She's lost without her mother and it's hard for me too. Just to finally realize that I never really knew my daughter until lately." Anthony told me quietly as he shook his head. "I was always too busy working to actually get to know my own daughter."
"We could help each other." I suggested.
"That might be a problem." Anthony said. "I'll help you get closer to Violet but, I'll work in my part alone. She'll eventually come to me and confide in me."
"If there is anything I can do, let me know." I said standing up.
"Stop by tomorrow and we'll see what we can do."
"Sure, Anthony. Anything." I got up from the steps and started for the road.
"Hey, Embry." I stopped and turned around. "Hurt my little girl and I'll hurt you." Anthony said with a smile.
"Never." I replied and started walking again.
I made it a safe distance from the house and ran into the woods. I quickly stripped and phased. I ran to the back of the Fairchild's house to listen for Violet's calm heartbeat.
As soon as I heard it, calm washed over me and I fell asleep.
I suddenly woke to rustling near me. I don't know if it was only a few minutes of sleep or a few hours but, I cautiously walked to find the source of the noise. Immediately I smelt her scent. I didn't want to scare her off, so I ran around and started heading toward her.
She heard me as I broke a twig. I wasn't watching where I was going, just watching the most beautiful creature in this forest.
I slowly walked up to her when I knew she could see me. She didn't seem scared by me and all I wanted to do was be close to her. Nothing more, since I was in this form. Well, for now anyway. But that would be in my human form. To be intimate with her. To hold her forever in my arms and never let her go.
I whimpered as I crawled toward her. Violet slowly crouched down and held her hand out for me.
"Hey there, beautiful. Are you hurt? Or maybe lost?" Violet cooed. It made my heart skip a beat when she said that.
She reached out and touched my fur. I leaned into her outstretched hand.
Violet's POV
I woke with a start. Another nightmare, that's just great! I was soaking wet with sweat and now I feel claustrophobic.
Maybe, I thought, I could see more of the area now. If La Push is as calm as they say, the worst I can find is a lollypop thief.
So, I snuck out of my bed and went toward the stairs. I didn't even bother to look at myself in the mirror. All my clothes, day or night are basically the same; baggy pants and an oversized shirt. So why look at myself in the mirror?
The truth is that now every time I looked, I wasn't recognizing who I had been before. I was a complete stranger to even myself.
It was a cold night, as usual but, tonight there was a light fog that gave a certain air of mystery. It was a beautiful night.
Slowly, I walked towards the beach. The path was full of trees and I could smell them. I really liked it.
While I was walking, I was trying to think of how my 'life' would be from now on but, if I had to think about it, what I was doing wasn't exactly living. But, was there any other way?
Suddenly I heard a noise and I froze. "Is there anyone out there?" I was scared with not knowing what was out there. Oh no! I forgot my spray!
But, before I started to run or even scream, something came out from the shadow. Was it…no, it couldn't be…a dog? No, it's too big for a dog. It looked more like a huge wolf!
But, he was so beautiful! Huge, strong, with grey fur with black spots. And such kind eyes. I know I must have been terrified but, it's easier for a human to hurt another human than it is to hurt a beautiful, helpless animal. Am I not right?
It seemed that he was just as frozen in his spot. I wondered if he was hurt. So, I decided to come closer and see if I could help.
"Hey there, beautiful. Are you hurt? Or maybe lost?"
He lowered his head a little but, kept staring at me. I didn't see any bruises. So, carefully I put my hand out and embosomed his fur.
"You are so soft." I whispered, amazed that this wild animal actually let me touch him.
It felt like I was touching a cloud, yeah, like I knew what a cloud felt like. So soft and gentle. I decided to put my other hand on his fur and pet his neck. He seemed to like it and lowered his head to my touch. I couldn't help but to smile at that.
"Hi. My name is Violet. What's yours?" I cooed. He was such a stunning creature and he seemed to like me.
I know, I know, talking to animals for some reason seems strange to other people, but not to me. Animals are extremely intelligent and emotional creatures. Some people just don't give them the time of day. I think that's sad. He seemed surprised to hear my question and looked up at me.
It was funny how his expression looked familiar.
"You are such a beautiful wolf. You look like a dream." He lifted his head and shown me what seemed to be a smile? If wolves could do such a thing. "Since you look like you just came out of a fairy tale, can I call you, Prince?" It is where they exist, anyway.
We looked at each other, he was eying my expression and suddenly he licked my face! I had to laugh at this, but the sound of my own laugh seemed so strange to me. It's been so long since I heard it.
This seemed to make Prince happy though. Because he made a sound that sounded so much like a laugh.
"But, what are you doing here? Where is your family? Are you lost?" I asked Prince as he watched me.
He looked like he wanted to say something. With the intensity that he was staring at me with, I couldn't look away for a minute, confused. I wished he could speak and tell me what was wrong with him but, it was better this way. No one to ask me a million questions I didn't want to answer.
I know that due to the closeness around this huge anima I was supposed to be petrified if not freaking out and running away from it but, I couldn't.
"You are lost. Aren't you?" I whispered as I gently laid my forehead on his muzzle. "I'm lost too." I let out in a sigh.
Prince tapped me with his paw as if asking for me to keep petting him. Aww, he was so cute! I laughed at this scene.
I cooed to him again, "You are just a big, needy puppy aren't you? It's okay, I like you. Do you want to go for a walk with me?"
The giant beside me pushed at my head with his muzzle motioning to me that he wanted to go with me. I think he was enjoying this.
Prince and I walked in silence for awhile, just enjoying each others company. It felt nice, and in the meantime he kept getting closer and closer to me licking my hands and I just kept laughing and petting his fur.
We made it to First Beach and walked a short way. "I think here is fine." I told him. I sat under a huge rock and Prince put his paws and head on my lap. It was nice and I liked the feeling he gave me.
"Beautiful isn't it?" I said as I looked down at him while I massaged his ears. He just moved his head and sunk lower into my lap. I think he was enjoying this walk more than me. Since he looked so happy with everything. "Do you want to be my friend, Prince? I don't have any friends you see, and I can't have this luxury.
Prince pulled himself up slightly, his ears stood straight up, which was very funny but,,, he looked at me like he wanted to ask me something but, instead, he licked my face.
"Hehe, I'll take that as a yes."
It was so easy to be around him. My new friend, my only friend, probably.
It was the truth what I said about not having friends. People are always asking questions and getting into what is never any of their business. Animals don't. But, I'm sure they would if they could.
"It's not like I didn't try, you know?" I told my new friend. "I met this boy, Embry." When I said his name I couldn't help but to smile, and Prince looked up at me with some sort of smile on his face. "A very nice boy, really. That's what he seems to be. But, they all are, aren't they? Until something happens and they change completely with their behavior."
I squeezed his fur to hold back the tears that threatened to come. The memories were too much. Too painful.
"Well, I hope he's happy, and he finds a nice girl someday."
Prince seemed so sad when he heard this. I wondered if he knew Embry? But, he couldn't understand what I was saying, right?
"Why are you so sad, my friend? Is it because you're all alone too? It's okay, I'm alone too. Would you like to stay with me for a while?"
I let a single tear fall onto his head. He stood up and came face to face with me. His look held so much sincerity and yet so much concern. That made me want to hug him and that's what I did.
I put my arms around him and started to cry. If anybody walked out to the beach now, it would have seemed that I was being attacked by this huge animal. But, I wasn't, I was being comforted by him.
"I'm so tired and so afraid! I can't take it anymore!" I cried into his fur.
I don't know how long I sat there crying on the poor wolfs 'shoulder', holding on to him as if he were my lifeline. All I know is that in any minute he would try to run away from me and my sadness but, he just moved a little and looked up at me rubbing his nose on my face. Then all of a sudden he licked away my tears that were falling from my face.
And for that I'll be eternal grateful to him.
My friend Prince.
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