Chapter 14
*Nessie's POV*
I cried into Nahuel's chest for who knows how long. He stroked my hair softly and told me that crying wouldn't get me anywhere. But, it made me cry even harder because that's exactly how Jacob would get me to stop crying. So, neither of us were getting anywhere, but at least he was making an attempt.
At last, he gave up and scooped me into his arms. I could feel him running, the rush of wind blowing my hair back, but I couldn't remember anything after that. I must've fallen asleep at that time.
*Jacob's POV*
It was almost midnight. I was surrounded by the lush green trees of Forks. I dug my wolfy claws into the dirt. My nose dropped to the ground, hunting for Renesmee's scent. When I found it, I followed it deeper into the forest.
Her scent stopped at a small pond. I looked around myself. She wasn't here, and but the scent was probably from a few hours ago. I something shiny and crimson caught my eye in the dull moonlight. I scratched at the dirt a little and found...The ring I'd given to Nessie so many years ago. I noticed for the first time a note scratched in the dirt.
It read:
'Jacob...
I guess eternity truly is over... You love Ashley now, and that's fine. Whatever makes you happy. Just know that where ever you are, whatever the time is, I'll always love you. Goodbye, Jacob. Possibly forever? I hope not.
I love you...
Renesmee Carlie Cullen'
A single tear fell from my eye, into the pond. I rubbed the message away with my paw and buried the ring where it had been. On the dirt over the ring, I wrote:
'Ashley is dead, Nessie. I killed her. I love you, and only you. Always remember that.
Still loving you, Renesmee...
Jacob Black'
I howled at the full moon, yearning for Renesmee to come back. I didn't know where she was. She could've been in Antarctica, as far as I knew. I spent the rest of the night by the pond, thinking of Renesmee.
"Jacob?" I woke up at the sound of my name. Could it be? Had Renesmee returned? My heart sank a bit when I saw it was just Bella. I sighed and put my head down on my paws.
"Are you okay, Jake?" Bella asked, stroking my fur. I shook my head and whimpered.
"You want to be left alone for a while?" She guessed. I dipped my head with a nod. She understood and left quietly. I scratched at the dirt for who knows how long, waiting for Nessie to come home.