I still do not own the characters in this story, SM does, though i am so happy she created jacob and bella. The character Chloe is in here for a reason,not just for pay back for Bella, but you will see what. no she will not come between our jacob and bella. i am not sure how good this chapter is,but i tried. thanks again to everyone who has read and reviewed or not reviewed,it still means so very much to me. shout outs to itslikenature:) hugzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz everyone:)
Learning To Trust
(Jacob's POV)
The Meeting and More
Leaving Quill and Seth to protect the rez, and my Bella, we made our way out of the woods for our meeting with the Cullens. Sam, Embry and I in human form, while Jared and Paul will remain as wolves.
"Carlyle. "Sam said in greeting.
"Sam, thanks for setting up this meeting." Carlyle replied
"I thought it important we went over the terms of the treaty, so there would be no misunderstandings."
"I assure you Sam, neither my family nor I will be causing any problems for you, we will stick to the terms of the treaty."
"Glad to hear it, but I think we also need to discuss the incident that occurred at Bella's house earlier today." Sam spoke calmly, which belied the fire in his eyes.
"Oh yes, Alice was telling me about the break in at Bella's house, I was very sorry to hear about it and would love to offer assistance in anyway we can, especially if you think Bella is in some kind of danger."
"Thanks for your offer, we can discuss that as soon as we get one other thing cleared up."
"What would that be Sam?" Does he really not know of Edwards and Alice unexpected and uninvited visit to Bella's?
"When Jacob took Bella home earlier, they found Alice in the house waiting for her, then Edward showed up and there was quite a scene, their behavior put us at risk of being discovered."
"I'm sure that was not their intent, Alice and Bella was once very close and Edward and her have a history, they missed her and worried for her well being. Is there a problem with that?"
"Yes, I'm afraid there is, she was imprinted on by one of our wolves and is now under our protection, it would be best if you they stay away from her."
"But why? We all still care about her and would never bring her to any harm." Carlyle replied confused. "I'm sure she would want to see us, especially my wife Esme, who had come to think of her as another daughter."
"Be that as it may, it is also her wish not to have any contact with any of you, especially after the way she was hurt when you all left. Could you really blame her?"
"I see. So who is this wolf she was imprinted by?"
Sam took a minute and looked at all of them before his gaze stopped on Edward. "Jacob." He said simple.
"What!" Edward burst out. "She is mated to this…this dog!" Anger laced his voice and he looked as though he wanted to kill me right then and there. I grinned at him.
"That's right leech, she's mine now."
He hissed and jumped at me, growls went through us and before I could phase my brothers in wolf form was standing in front of me and Edward was flying through the air, to come crashing to the ground. He got up, his eyes were very black now. He hissed again.
"You will never keep her, I will get her back!" Then he jumped at me again, I jumped also and met him midair, I slammed him against a tree, Embry had come up beside us and my other brothers were keeping his family from jumping in. I got right in his face.
"I'm just going to stay this once leech. Bella is mine, I love her with everything in me, you so much as breathe in her direction, and I will put an end to your miserable existence that should have rightfully ended a long time ago!"
I turned to walk away from him. I wasn't worried about him attacking me while my back was turned, Embry would make sure of it. When I turned and faced everyone, they gasped and I heard someone say. "Your eyes!" but did not have a chance to find out what they meant, there was a commotion and I turned just in time to see Edward trying to break away to attack me again.
"That's enough Edward, we are not here to start a war!" Carlyle shouted at him
"I'm fine." He said angrily shaking out of their hold. "This is not the end, I will get Bella back!" then he took off into the woods.
After he left and everyone had calmed down, Carlyle turned to Sam. "I apologize for my son's action, I'll make sure he causes no problems for you or Jacob."
"I'm counting on that Carlyle. There are a few questions I need to ask you before we leave."
"Sure Sam, I'll answer any questions you may have, if I can."
"We are having trouble with one of your kind, a red headed female, who we found out recently from Bella that she is hunting her because Edward killed her mate. She also explained to us the actions that lead up that happening. She told us her name is Victoria. We were wondering if there was anything you could tell us in the help of capturing her?"
"What, Victoria, she is back? That was the sole purpose of us leaving. Edward thought if we left, Bella would not be in anymore danger that comes from being involved in our world."
"Obviously not, a mate for a mate is what Bella told me she said to her, she actually thought Bella meant something to Edward, that she was still his mate and wanted him to suffer by killing her." I shouted angrily. "I will not allow it, anyone who tries to hurt her dies."
"I would like to make a sugguestion, sam." He said very calmy, which was surprising after my outburst.
"What is your suggestion?" Sam asked him just as calmly.
"I suggest a truce, at least until Victoria is caught and destroyed." What the…? Now I smell lies and a cover up coming off Carlyle. What is going on?
"You want us to work together?" Sam asked in disbelief and suspicion. I wonder if he smells as I do the underlying deceit coming off the good doctor, not as strong as the others, but there none the less.
"Since it is really our fault that Victoria is after Bella, we would like to be allowed to help in protecting her and help in the capture of Victoria."
"In what way would you be assisting us?"
"I was thinking we could take turns guarding her, sometimes she could stay on the reservation, and other times with us, while the ones not watching her could go out and actively hunt Victoria, that way we have a better chance of catching her."
. "No," I shouted. "There is no way I am allowing them within ten feet of Bella."
Carlyle looked at me confused. "Why not Jacob? I thought you would be happy of the help to protect your mate and besides shouldn't it be Bella's decision to make?"
"She made her decision doctor, when she saw Alice and Edward earlier, she wants them to stay away from her. She is my mate and I will protect her!"
"If she knows you are willing to work with us, maybe she will change her mind."
Alice spoke up then. "We could take turns watching her at her house, if she does not want to come to ours and only when she can't be on the rez with you."
"My answer is still no. to be frank I don't trust you and your family, you are hiding something, I think Bella is in as much danger from you as she is from Victoria!"
"I don't know what you're talking about, I would never hurt her, she is still important to us and we want to keep her safe as much as you do." Her words contradicted the look of nervousness in her eyes and the smell of deceit coming off her.
"I have had enough, I'm out of here." I shouted
I was just about to leave when Embry spoke up. "Why didn't you bring the other one with you?" The Cullens all looked around at each.
"What other one? We are all here." Carlyle answered.
"No, there was another one, I saw him walking with Edward earlier, when he was on his way to Bella's. He turned back towards your house before Edward made it to Bella's. I would have followed him, but I didn't want to leave Jacob to deal with Alice and Edward by himself."
"You must have been mistaken, or it could have been one of my other sons walking with him."
"I don't think so, I memorized his smell and it is not here now." Embry replied "Besides he did not look like any one of you, he had blond hair with a buzz cut, I didn't get a good look at his eyes, but he smelt like he fed on humans until recently…very recently." His voice quiet and deadly.
Sam squinted his eyes and looked at Carlyle. "Would you know who he could be referring to?"
"If it is who I think you are referring to, I assure you he has left the area, at least I thought he did, I had no idea he was still with Edward."
"You do know the terms of the treaty Carlyle, we are to be informed if you have any guest and I am also sure you are aware that if any of those guests feed on humans, the treaty will not protect them, so I would suggest you inform us the next time."
"I will Sam. Now can we get back to what we were discussing earlier, Victoria and the safety of Bella?"
"We'll have to talk this over with Bella ultimately it is her decision, so I suggest we meet back here sometime in the week, and you will have your answer then. Oh and until then, I am sure I don't have to remind you about the terms of the treaty."
"No you don't Sam, and we will honor it. I am hoping you could bring Bella with you the next time we meet, we would really love to see her, we are very concerned for her well being."
"That is also up to her. We'll have to discuss it and get back to you." Sam said thoughtfully.
"Of course Sam, let us know as soon as you've decided."
"There is something I am curious about."
"What is it Sam?" Carlyle asked
"I would like to know what brought you back to the area. It was thought that you were gone for good."
"It was my wife, she wasn't very happy in… Los Angeles, it was too noisy for her and she missed the quietness of this place." What the….? He is lying!! What are they hiding, I have a feeling the sooner we find out the better. I turned and at looked at his wife, she was standing quietly by his side, eyes down, refusing to look at anyone of us. I wonder why, is it guilt?
"I see," Sam replied. "How long were you and your family planning to be in the area, before the incident with Victoria came up?"
I was hoping he would say something that contradicted what Alice said earlier, that they would not be staying permanently, but would be leaving very soon. Today would be fine by me. Who needs them, we could take care of Victoria by ourselves.
"We were hoping to make this our permanent home, at least for now, we don't know what might arise in the future. We'll make a decision once you have let us know whether you want our help or not."
"Well in that case, because of the terms of the treaty, I have to ask permission for us to patrol the areas around Bella's house."
"She's my soul mate, I don't need permission to protect her, no matter where or how." I shouted again.
"Jacob, that's enough!" Sam shouted at me impatiently. He turned back to Carlyle. "So doctor what's your answer."
I didn't stick around to hear anything else, and surprised when Sam didn't call me back, I guess he knew I needed to calm down. Their insistent on seeing Bella was really pissing me off especially when I could feel they had an ulterior motive. Instead of going straight back to my house I decided to walk along the beach for a bit to clear my head and cool down my anger, I did not want to be with Bella in this mood, she has enough to worry about, than to have to deal with my temper.
I could see a few people sitting around their attempt of a bonfire, but I paid them no attention. "Jacob." I heard someone call as I was walking by the group. Looking back to see who was calling me. Oh no, Chloe, what the hell does she want, I don't know how many times I have told that girl I have no interest in her. As soon as she got up to me, she threw her arms around me.
"I haven't seen you in awhile. Where have you been?" I pulled her arms from around me and stepped back from her. "Hello Chloe, I have been busy." She pouted, I guess trying to be sexy, but failing miserable. "Too busy for me?" She asked in what she thought was a sultry voice. It sounded more annoying than sultry.
I guess a lot of people might think of her as pretty or even sexy, but the way she dresses makes her come off more as easy and as far as pretty goes, she has nothing on my Bella.
"Look, Chloe, I have no interest in you, I have told you before, I am in love with someone and she and I are together now, I won't ruin that." I was about to walk around her when she put her hands on my arm to stop me.
"Oh come on Jacob, that doesn't mean we can't be friends. Is she so insecure that she wouldn't allow you to have female friends?"
I looked at her with her blond hair, too short skirt and a white shirt tied under her breast, I guess she is trying to look sexy, but to me she just looks sluttish, especially with all that makeup caked on her face.
"It's not whether she will allow it or not Chloe. I refuse to disrespect her in that way."
"How would being friends with me disrespect her Jacob?"
"Come on, you know what I'm talking about. I don't want to be mean, but you do have a reputation and not a very flattering one. Where is your man now Chloe? What is his name again, Rick? Every time he takes off you're down here looking to have some fun with one of the boys. Where is he now Chloe? Jail or with another woman again?"
She seemed to be getting angry, but looked at something over my shoulder and changed her tactic. Coming in closer to me, putting both her hands on my chest. "Don't be like that Jacob." she cooed. I was just about to reply and back away from her, when Paul came jogging over to us.
"Hey Chloe," he said to her. "When are you going to stop chasing after these boys and try for a real man?" I guess she felt her chances were better with Paul because she turned to him and said. "Anytime you're ready, you know where to find me," she answered almost purring. Thank you Paul.
"I'll definitely be in touch, but right now I need to speak to Jacob alone for a few."
"Sure, no problem." She replied as she walked backed over to where her friends were sitting, throwing a kiss over her shoulder at him. After she was out of earshot, he turned to me.
"Thanks Paul, I owe you one." I swear I could hug him.
" No problem, we can talk about what you owe me later, right now I need you to come with me, there is something you need to see."
"Is it important? Because I really need to go check on Bella."
"This is important Jacob. Seth and quill is still patrolling, she's fine."
I knew it really had to be important for Paul not to follow Chloe then and there. We both ran into the woods, undressed and phased.
Were going to have to stay down wind, so we are not discovered. – Paul.
Does this have anything to do with the Cullens?
Just wait and see. – Paul.
We were in the woods by the road that leads to the cliffs, Embry and Jared was already there.
Okay. What did you want me to see?
Just look between those trees up ahead.- Embry
Embry said, moving out the way. I looked in the area they told me to and there was Edward deep in conversation with two other vampires, both males, one wearing jeans t-shirt and leather jacket, the other in a dark blue business suit.
Who are they?
The one in the leather jacket is the one I saw with Edward earlier I don't know who the other one is. - Embry
I knew they were lying when they said he left. Does Sam know about this?
Yes he does. He doesn't want us to do anything yet, just to keep an eye on them, he feels whatever is going on here is big, and if we move too soon, we might force their hands and a lot of innocent people might get hurt. - Paul
You mean he is not going to confront the Cullens about this? They lied to us.
I started worrying, I should of went back to be with Bella as soon as I left the meeting, what was I thinking, walking on the beach, for whatever reason, was not as important as being with my Bella and keeping her safe. Jared broke into my thoughts.
No he is not, at least not yet, whatever their up to, this just might be something we can use to get them out of the area once and for all. – Jared
What if their new friends are the kind that feed on humans, we can't wait around for bodies to start showing up. I couldn't believe this.
Calm down Jacob, Sam doesn't think that will happen, whatever they're up he doubts they'll take the chance for their plan to be uncovered and stopped, we just need to keep a very close eye on things.- Embry
I need to get back to Bella!
I took off running before they could say anything else. All I cared about right now was being with Bella. While running I could have sworn I heard someone call my name, as if in pain and crying, it brought me to a complete stop. The voice sounded just like Bella's. It was like I was picking up her thoughts and she seem to be in pain, not physical but emotional. I took off running again as soon as I reached the woods by my house I quickly dressed and was rushing to enter my house when I heard the sounds of arguing coming out of it.
I opened the door and entered and there was Bella, suitcase in hand trying to leave while Seth and quill was trying to convince her it was not safe. When I entered the house, she tried to slip by me to leave. I reached around, picked her up off her feet, and sat on the couch with her on my lap.
"Let me go Jacob," she said trying to get out of my hold.
"No, I will never let you go." She then sat very still. I turned to Quill and Seth. "What is going on here, why was she trying to leave?"
"It's my fault." Seth replied
"What do you mean your fault, what did you do?" I was getting very irritated.
"Bella said she needed some air and wanted to take a walk on the beach, I volunteered to go with her, while quill continued patrolling the area, when we got there we ran into Chloe, and you know how she is, always flirting. In the midst of her flirting she wanted to know who Bella was, I told her she was your fiancé, she did not like that one bit, and started saying things to make it seem like you and her had something going on.
"I'm going to kill her." I said angrily
"I set her straight on that score Jacob and everything was fine, until we were on our way back." I had a strange feeling where he was going with this, but I asked anyway.
"What happened on your way back?"
"We saw you with Chloe and it actually looked as though you were kissing her, even though I know you don't like the girl, it made me think twice."
Stillness came over me, I could get upset that she would actually think I would be kissing another girl even though I imprinted on her, but if I had seen her with another guy in that position, I would think the same thing.
"Could you two please leave, I need to talk to Bella alone." They left without saying another word. I turned Bella to face me, though she kept her gaze down and would not look me in the eyes.
"Bella do you really think, after what we shared and the fact that I imprinted on you, that I would disrespect you and myself by getting involved with a girl like that?"
She squirmed a little. "I don't know Jake, I only know what I saw or what I thought I saw."
"There is no way I would do that bells, I have loved you my whole life and now that you're mine I would never ruin it by getting involved with her or anyone. Bells, she would sleep with anyone, anytime and anywhere, she has no respect for herself. Every time her man walks out on her, she comes around here, looking for a good time with one of us. Do you really think I would ruin what we have for that?"
"No, I guess not. Seth told me nothing was going on between you two, but I kept picturing her in your arms. I got jealous." She looked up at me. "I'm sorry Jake, I know you would never hurt me that way."
I brushed my hands against her cheek. "Honey, I can make a promise to you that I am not about to break. I am in this for the long haul. You are the only woman I want to be with and I am going to do anything and everything to make you see that."
Capturing her lips with mine, I picked her up and carried to my room where I laid her on my bed, covering her body with mine. Her eyes widened in amazement as she felt how much I wanted her.
"Are you sure this is such a good idea?" she asked me nervously, though I could still hear the arousal in her voice.
"I think this is best idea I had today." I answered grinning down at her, she grinned back at me, but still seemed a little nervous. "What if your dad comes home and catches us?"
"My dad and yours is at the Clearwaters, they'll be there for a while."
Grabbing her wrist in one hand, I pulled them over her head. "God, you smell so good". I whispered against her neck. Starting at the lower part of her neck, I licked my way slowly to the high sensitive area below her ear lobe.
"Mmmm….you tastes even better than you did before."
Sliding my hand through her hair, I tilted her head back and stared into her eyes, looking for signs she might want me to stop. I only saw love and trust. She wanted me just as much as I wanted her. Groaning I pushed open her mouth with my tongue and ran it across the top of her full lips. I wanted to capture the pure sweetness that was my Bella.
The slight moan I heard coming from the back of her throat encouraged me to move on. I covered her mouth with mine, consuming every part of it that I could. Her lips were full and warm and driving me wild. Sliding my hands down her hips, I pulled her closer to my aroused body.
Tearing my mouth away from hers, I tugged her earlobe between my teeth. "Do you feel how aroused I am right now?" I asked her. "You're the only woman who ever would or could make that happen to me from a kiss or even a look."
I rose up and helped her out of her shirt, a minute later her bra followed, licking and nibbling at the treasures I found there. Before long, we had kissed, nibbled and caressed each other out of the rest of our clothes.
Bella's fingers skimmed my back, coming to rest at the top of my hip, she slowly raised her hips to meet my thrust as I entered her. I help couldn't stop the flash of pleasure that shot through my body. I rest my lips at her ear.
"You feel so good," I hissed, picking up the pace, "if I could spend the rest of my life inside you, I would die a happy man." Grabbing her hips, I drew out then back into Bella's wet entrance. She scratched at my back and tightened her legs around my hips as I continue to make love to her.
Suddenly Bella convulsed under me, and her screams of pleasure echoed around us as she found her release. I pushed deeper, shattering into pieces as I came seconds later.
Much later I covered us up with a sheet, taking one last glance at Bella's sleeping face, the pleasure I found in her arms was pure and explosive, I wasn't about to loose it, or her to anyone. I know she won't leave me and go back to Edward, but I also know he wont give up without a fight, so if it's a fight Edward wants, it is a fight he will get.
As lay behind my girl and pulled her closer into my arms, I can't help thinking there is more going on here than meets the eye. The Cullens are up to something. They want her with them, but I don't believe it's because of Edward or that they miss her, there is more going on here and I intend to find out what it is and put a stop to it. I feel if I don't it will end up destroying us all.