Disclaimer: All characters and copyright belong to Stephanie Meyer but the plot is all mine!
A/N: Thank you all so much for your support and awesome reviews. Twin268 sadly I do sit around working out the naughty scenes and usually when I'm driving to and from work too…it helps that I can't get too flustered when I have to keep my eyes on the road lol. Not such a naughty chapter this time thought I'd give you all a chance to cool down but more lemons to come promise xx
And now the story continues...
Chapter 21- Pack and honeypots
Bella tossed and turned finally giving up on the pretence of getting any sleep she sat up and glanced at her bedside clock it was two thirty in the morning. Yawning she fell back against the pillows taking a deep breath followed by a deep sigh. Since going to bed just after midnight this was the third time she had woken up, sleep just wasn't coming tonight despite the fact she felt utterly exhausted.
Exhausted in a good way though she smiled to herself as memories of making love with Jake flooded her mind and that place between her thighs tingled at the mere thought of his touch. She missed him and maybe she thought it was because Jacob was not in bed with her she could not get to sleep. Things had changed dramatically since yesterday afternoon when Jacob had finally let go of the ridiculous idea that she would be better off without him and they climbed into bed to seal the love that had blossomed between them.
Bella shivered a little as she watched the clouds moving quickly past the full moon that shone just outside her bedroom window highlighting the tops of the huge trees that were gently swaying in the wind. Despite her quilt and the warm throw that covered her bed Bella just couldn't get warm enough to go back to sleep. She rubbed her tired eyes and decided to get up and make herself a hot drink maybe then she would be able to go back to bed and get some much needed sleep
She made her way downstairs to the small kitchen and popped the kettle on to boil. As she was waiting Bella looked out of the window towards the dark forest that edged the yard. Paul was there somewhere she thought but her human sight could not find him in the dense under growth. She softly padded to the back door and with a click of the lock opened it wide.
"Paul" she whispered knowing his lupine hearing would hear her every word. "Paul I know you can hear me, show yourself" she sighed a little knowing the grey wolf was not overly fond of her "Please…" she added. Then out of the corner of her eye she saw a movement and a huge wolf pushed through the undergrowth stepping onto the grass its grey fur eerily lit by the moon light.
He stood still his head tipped to one side as he surveyed the small girl standing at the door "I know I'm not your favourite person…" Bella took a deep breath. Little did she know that she held a very special place in Paul's heart, then added "And I know Jacob most likely ordered you to stay near but I'm grateful to you for keeping me safe and I just want you to know ok…" the wolf took two steps towards her and Bella purely on instinct moved back slightly in response. " I…I was wondering if you would like to have something to eat" As she watched the air around the wolf seemed to crackle and spark as in its place Paul rose to stand on two feet.
Bella squeezed her eyes shut in response to Paul's nakedness. Never one to be ashamed of his own nudity he smiled at her shaking his head a little as he bent down to retrieve the cut-offs tied to his muscular leg. Now decent he walked towards Bella who was taking a tiny peep in his direction the relief almost palpable on her face that he was no longer displaying his proud manhood.
Paul sniffed the air as he approached and his grin became wider Bella absolutely reeked of Jacob and he wasn't even that close to her small body either. He managed to stifle a laugh as he shook his head a little. Who would have known Black had it in him? Jeez his Alpha must have taken the girl a good few times to have infused her so deeply and so thoroughly with his scent…the same scent that would advertise to the pack what they had done for a couple of weeks at the very least.
Paul watched the girl turn to go back into the kitchen and took an almost mischievous delight in knowing that Bella would have absolutely no idea of that fact either. He knew just how the pack would respond to her being their Alpha's mate, he could feel the pull himself but managed to resist. Next time the pack saw her they wouldn't be able to resist touching her and Bella would have no fucking idea why either.
Bella stepped back into the kitchen. and Paul silently followed her. She turned to face him chewing on that poor bottom lip of hers and he stopped walking a smile playing at the corners of his mouth his arms folded across his broad chest as he leaned against the doorway watching her…
"I'm ah thinking of cooking some bacon and eggs…" she began as her eyes searched his face "And brewing some coffee if that's ok?" Paul nodded. He was having a hard time controlling his own wolf who desperately wanted to welcome the girl to the pack but that had the potential to terrify her at this precise moment in time. It would have to wait until his brothers were nearby; he could hear her heart rate smell her nerves and the imprint tingled in response. Deep down he wanted her to like him but he knew he wasn't exactly her favourite person…
Bella watched him with those big brown eyes of hers that seemed to see his soul then turning towards the fridge to retrieve the bacon she said "Take a seat Paul" She smiled a little tentively already wondering whatever had possessed her to invite the packs most volatile wolf into the kitchen. Paul immediately sat down and Bella's brow rose some in response. Paul seemed unusually quiet and very co-operative something she hadn't seen in the past especially where she was concerned.
Her intuition prickled a little something was up but she wasn't sure exactly what. Little did she know that as his Alphas mate Paul had to obey her she was now pack and effectively second to Jake himself. Plus there was the little fact that Bella was Pauls imprint even if his wolf regarded her as a sister rather than a lover, another little fact she knew nothing about…
"Are you gonna stay silent all night?" Bella suddenly asked finding a little bravado. She was used to Paul cat calling this unusual silence was beginning to unnerve her a little
"No" Paul quietly answered he shuffled in his seat this was new territory for both of them. Bella of course did what she always did when faced with an uncomfortable situation…she busied herself with getting the food ready
"Can you pour the hot water for the coffee filter" she called over her shoulder. Paul immediately got up and did as she asked. Bella frowned again something weird was most definitely going down she was sure of it now. She prepared a plate for Paul placing it on the table in front of him. His dark eyes met hers
"Thanks Bella" his deep voice rumbled and he waited patiently until she sat down with her own small plate. Bella looked at her bacon and eggs suddenly not feeling as hungry as she had done whilst preparing it. Paul continued to watch her, his wolf worried by her small frame and lack of appetite, his Alpha needed to fatten his mate up before pups arrived that was for sure…
"Are you not going to eat? He suddenly asked his face a mask of concern. He hadn't touched a morsel of his own food and it suddenly occurred to Bella that this was not very wolf like behaviour normally the boys attacked their food with gusto. But her reaction to his simple question was to drop her eyes to her plate and blush a little
"I'm not feeling hungry now to be honest…" she mumbled then she lifted her chin a little "But I don't see you attacking your plate either and I thought wolves were always hungry, bottom less stomachs or so I have been led to believe" she smiled a little and to her immense surprise Paul smiled back. That smile softened Paul's features and Bella looked at him as if for the first time. He wasn't as scary as he liked people to think and she was sure there was more to Paul Lahote than he allowed people to see. Maybe she thought she should make an attempt to get to know him better especially as she planned to be around for a long time. Some sort of truce would be better than what they had in the past.
Bella's eyes dropped back down to her plate and taking her fork she tried a small piece of bacon and egg. As she sat chewing Paul did exactly the same his dark eye's still following her every move. She poured him some coffee and he nodded his thanks between mouthfuls of bacon and egg. They sat in silence but somehow at ease in each other's company.
Yawning a little Bella was starting to feel comfortable with Paul, she had missed Jake tonight maybe more so than she ever felt before, maybe it was being near his pack brother that helped but she felt warmer and sleepy. Paul silently rose from his seat and picked up their plates moving towards the sink
"You don't have to do that Paul" Bella sighed yawning loudly "I can see to it in the morning." She slurred the last word. Her eyes felt heavy and she was so damned tired. All that good loving that Jake had given her had finally caught up with her she was shattered. Paul watched his Alpha's sleepy mate the girl was going to fall asleep where she sat if she wasn't too careful. Keep her talking he decided at least until he could leave
"It's the least I can do" Paul replied "Thanks for cooking for me Bella" He placed the plates in the washing up bowl and turned on the faucet.
"Just leave it Paul" Bella mumbled then yawned "It can wait until the morning." Paul immediately stopped what he was doing, obeying her request. He turned away from the sink to see that Bella was already asleep her head laid on her folded arms upon the table. He sighed as he moved silently towards her. Jacob Black was a lucky son of a bitch he decided Bella Swan was gorgeous, not quite his type a little too goody two shoes for his liking but gorgeous none the less. He sniffed a laugh fuck he thought I'm going soft …pussy whipped he decided as his thoughts drifted to Leah she would be waiting for him to come home to their bed in just a few hours.
Paul sighed again as he pulled Bella up into his arms jeez the girl weighed nothing he would definitely have to have a word with his Alpha about feeding her up. His wolf growled his approval as he carried her bridal style towards the stairs which he took two at a time. Bella didn't wake up from the movement she simply mumbled Jacob's name as she wrapped an arm around Paul's neck and cuddled closer to his warmth taking a deep breath and to his immense surprise greedily inhaling his scent.
He stood outside her bedroom door holding her as he watched her face relax and she hummed a little sigh of contentment. There was something about scent and pack that was hugely comforting to a wolf and now that Bella was officially pack it seemed to be having the same effect on her. A little smile appeared upon her lips. Paul huffed to himself as his wolf purred. They both felt good. Their imprint was fed, warm and happy. He gently laid her down on her bed and covered her up with the quilt.
Once outside Paul decided as soon as he phased he would make sure Jake knew that he had placed Bella in her bed. He sure would not be happy if he returned and smelt Paul on his mate and in her room. He sniffed the damp air dawn would be breaking soon and in the distance a low howl filled the air heralding the coming of another new day as the pack prepared to change shifts.
000
The bright sun shining in her room awakened Bella early from her slumber. She stretched and yawned feeling a lot better after a few hours of unbroken sleep then she froze how the hell did she get back to her bed? She had absolutely no recollection of climbing the stairs so it meant only one thing "Paul" she sighed to herself she must have fallen asleep and he had put her to bed. To be honest she was a little embarrassed that it had been Lahote who had carried her up the stairs and put her in bed but she had seen another side to him last night he had been quiet but polite and she felt drawn to him in fact she would really like to get to know him better and that felt really weird.
She sighed loudly and eyed her clock. God it was only six in the morning what the hell she thought but she was now too awake to rollover and go back to sleep besides it looked like the beginnings of a beautiful day the way the sun was shining in through the gap in her curtains.
Grabbing her wash bag she made for the shower, Jacob was yet to return from patrol and he had promised to have breakfast with her. Once she was showered and dressed she would start cooking he was bound to be starving and likely to have a couple of wolves in tow too.
She had just started the coffee when there was a tap at the back door. Looking out of the kitchen window she saw Embry grinning back. She motioned to him to let himself in as she placed more bacon in the pan
"Morning Bella" Embry smiled at her whist taking a deep sniff of the fabulous aromas in the small kitchen. Bella was cooking sausage as well as bacon. She opened the door of the oven and the smell of fresh baked biscuits joined the other mouth-watering aromas. Biscuits Embry decided into which she had added bacon. He licked his lips as the small girl turned to face him
"Is Jacob with you?" Bella asked as she tried to look around him towards the door
"Jake's on his way" Embrys deep voice rumbled "He's about fifteen minutes away sent me on ahead to let you know" He couldn't resist he just had to touch her so he moved closer to where Bella was standing. The undeniable smell of Jacob wafted from her small body as she bustled around the kitchen and that changed things as to how both Embry and his wolf now regarded her.
As far as they were concerned she was no longer just Jacob's friend she was pack and more importantly his mate. Lupine instincts kicked in as the wolf straining at the leash whined for the need to physically connect with Bella, the instinct all wolves naturally had to reassure each other by touch.
Embry took a deep breath then added. "Jake said to say he promised you breakfast and he doesn't intend to break that promise." Whilst he spoke his hand surreptitiously brushed against her arm. The touch was so subtle Bella didn't even notice it she merely rolled her eyes at Jake's message then motioned to a chair
"Thanks Embry go sit down I've made plenty of food so help yourself to some breakfast" She watched amused as Embry first sat down then got up to take some bacon and sausage. It occurred to her that he seemed to literally do both things she had asked him to do... Shaking her head a little she got on with preparing a big bowl of scrambled egg "There's some toast and biscuits too" she added just as another face appeared at the kitchen window.
"Quil can smell food from miles away Bella" Embry groaned as his pack brother opened the door and stepped into the kitchen "I thought you were patrolling on first beach?" Quil shook his head his eyes on Bella. He knew like Embry that Jake had finally claimed his mate and had purposely headed over to see her, his own wolf straining for physical connection. Once again the unmistakable scent of Jake all over Bella pulled Quil closer….still watching her he answered Embry
"Nope that's later this evening I came over with Jared so he could relieve Paul and well…" he eyed all the food with a hopeful look in his eye "I sorta caught the smell of biscuits on the wind" Embry laughed loudly he knew exactly what scent Quil had caught but he still couldn't resist goading his pack brother
"Whatcha mean sorta caught a smell you're a wolf for fucks sake" Earning him a growl from Quil who then proceeded to ignore him eyes on his Alpha's small mate...
"Is that bacon in the biscuits Bella?" Quil was practically dribbling at the thought as he edged closer to his intended target. She took pity on him of course as he knew she would
"Bacon fat to be precise" Bella replied "Help yourself Quil you look hungry" Tossing a smug look in the direction of Embry Quil sauntered towards the biscuits accidently brushing against Bella on the way and had just piled bacon and scrambled egg onto his plate when Jake entered the kitchen.
"Jake!" Bella squealed as she threw herself into his arms. He picked her up snuffling her hair his wolf checking her over satisfied his strong scent lingered on her soft body. She softly kissed his lips and he responded by kissing her slow and luxuriously before remembering two of his pack were watching. He pulled back with a moist smack of lips and Bella made a cute little disappointed sigh that went straight to his groin. Embry and Quil both wanted to laugh but catching sight of Jakes face they both tucked their chins. Jacob softly nuzzled the top of Bella's head his eyes narrowed as he looked over at the two guys.
His eyes softened as he looked back at her "Later...promise" he whispered in her ear before he changed back to Alpha mode "I see you two haven't wasted much time getting food" Both wolves kept their eyes on their plate's.
"I've made plenty Jake" Bella began "I sorta guessed you would not come back alone"
"Uh huh…" Jacob replied "I sent Embry on ahead to let you know I was coming as for Quil…" he glanced over at him "I'm not entirely sure what brought him to your kitchen Bella."Quil took that as his signal to leave. He finished the last bite and took his plate to the sink
"I'd better be going…" he smiled sheepishly at Bella the desire to touch was building again. "I'm babysitting Claire this morning"
"There's no need to rush Quil" Bella sighed "Jacob is just being mean because he's hungry himself he always a Grinch when he's hungry" The two wolves practically bit their own tongues off in an effort not to laugh out loud at what Bella had just said about their Alpha but she was right that's exactly what he was when hungry.
Oblivious to what she had started and before Jacob could roar an order Bella stood on tip toe and placed a small kiss on Jacob's lips effectively silencing him on the matter. He still managed to throw Quil a dark look…who caught on fast…
"No its ok Bella really I need to go. Thanks for the food." Quil replied. He opened the door and slipped out.
"That was a little mean of you Jacob Black" Bella reprimanded him as she stepped away towards the fridge. Of course the Alpha in him rose in response. Seeing the flash of yellow in his eyes Embry took that as his cue to leave too. As the door closed Jake stalked towards Bella he lifted her up and placed her on the kitchen work surface stepping in between her legs.
"Bella…" he groaned "There are a few things which need to be discussed"
"What now?" she smiled all innocence and cuteness that spoke straight to a certain part of him.
Fuck he was hard he thought… think of leech not her… but unfortunately Bella added
"I was hoping for…well you know…I've missed you…" She waggled her eyebrows at him and he rolled his eyes at her in response…
Oh double fuck he thought…taking a deep breath he gained a little control…
"Plenty of time for that later honey" he huffed "But seriously Bella it's about the pack." Bella looked up at Jacob she could see he was indeed serious, had his Alpha face on as she liked to call it…secretly it turned her on…things started to tingle in response…that certainly wasn't gonna help Jacob…not one little bit
"Okay…" she sighed "What's wrong Jacob?" He closed his eyes for a moment centring himself jeez she was so damned tempting.
"I love you Bella with every fibre of my being you know that don't you" His face was very close to hers and she could smell his enticing scent as she nodded in reply "But I'm Alpha of a pack of wolves who need to see me in a certain light, they need to know that I am a strong leader Bella" She nodded again as he kissed the end of her nose and she looked up at him hoping for more "I need…" he began as his eyes searched hers "We need to ensure that continuity remains despite the fact you are now my mate" her arms crept up to encircle his broad neck her lips close to his a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth..
"Your mate…" she echoed "I like that". He huffed again in response his control was slipping when she acted all coy like that…
Jeez get to the point Black he told himself before you forget what you're trying to do and take her on the fucking table… again…
"I like it too…" he conceded and he kissed her quick before pulling back again much to her disappointment "And with that comes a certain responsibility" he continued as his hands wandered up and down her back. "We can't be seen to be too…" he kissed her again… fuck she was proving so hard to resist…
"To be what… Jake… my mate…?" she breathed all sexy knowing exactly what that did to him too. She tightened her legs against his body pushing her soft breasts against his firm chest.
"What we are doing now…" Jake sounded a little exasperated the wolf was howling, control was slipping …oh fuck he thought…"Bella we can't be over affectionate in front of the pack and it would help if you didn't contradict me either like you just did with Quil."
She dropped her arms in response as realisation hit her pulling her bottom lip up with her teeth, she started to nibble her large eyes looked sad.
"I'm sorry Jake…" she mumbled "I feel so foolish …I didn't think …I …we… oh I forgot we're not just friends …like Jake and Bells anymore" She felt a little deflated there was a lot she needed to learn she conceded to herself. Jacob pulled her closer his hand tucking a loose strand o hair behind her ear
"No we're not Bella…" Jacob sighed loudly looking her in the eye "I'm Alpha and you are my mate that puts you high up in the chain of command effectively second to me." Her eyes widened in response
"So the pack can take orders from me?" She squeaked. Jacob nodded. "Oh my…" she breathed as she suddenly understood why Lahote had been so obedient and come to think of it Embry too. She sighed deeply "I understand…" she began "You need to keep leadership and our relationship separate." Jacob smiled in response
"Yes that's exactly it Bella" he laughed a little "Come here honey" he crooned as he pulled her closer. He pointedly looked around the kitchen "But I see no pack now…so…" She pulled his face towards hers
"Kiss me Jacob…" she sighed "I've missed you…"
This time he didn't resist…
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By mid-morning Bella was on her own again and busy in the kitchen. Jake had a Council meeting to attend in lieu of Billy then try to grab some sleep but he had agreed to her suggestion of some down time for the pack and an impromptu picnic at the beach later that afternoon sounded great.
They had also discussed the thorny issue of her moving to La Push and Bella had somehow managed to persuade him that she needed time to talk Charlie round. He had only just got used to having her back in his life and to be honest she had yet to break the news she had deferred College for a year. There was a knock at the front door which brought her back from her thoughts. As she opened the door there stood a shy looking Kim with over flowing bags of food.
"Thank you for asking me over" she tentively began. Bella smiled warmly in reply
"You are always welcome Kim look let me help you with those bags" Kim grinned at her feeling a little more comfortable. Jared had of course told her that Bella was now officially Jakes mate even though she was not an imprint. Once they had unpacked the bags the two girls looked at each other across the kitchen neither had a clue where to start they didn't really know each other at all and Emily had not exactly encouraged friendship in the past. Bella broke the ice…
"Um would you like tea or coffee?" She began "Then we can begin the food prep"
"Tea would be good if it's herbal" Kim replied looking around the small kitchen...
"I like herbal too" Bella laughed "So we've got one thing in common at least." She switched on the kettle then took a deep breath
"I know we don't exactly know each other Kim but I think that's a good thing don't you?" Kim's eyes were wide she wasn't sure where Bella was going with this but she nodded anyway. Bella smiled again "So we can start afresh get to know each other without any preconception what do you think? Sounds like a plan?" Kim nodded enthusiastically this was turning out better than she had expected to be honest she was very nervous about coming to Bella's house. Emily had done nothing but bad mouth her but then again who didn't she dislike?
"Sound like a plan Bella" Kim smiled then looking around she said. "Where do you want me to start?" Bella breathed a small sigh of relief she was sure they would get on, Kim seemed to be rather like her and she had a good feeling about it.
They had only just got a batch of chicken legs in the oven and were prepping some more when there was another knock at the front door this time it was Angela and she too was laden down with food. Bella helped her carry the bags to the kitchen and introduced the girls to each other.
"Kim this is my school friend Angela, Angela this is Kim the girlfriend of Jared one of Jakes friends" Kim shyly waved. The two girls smiled at each other before Kim resumed coating the chicken legs with a barbecue sauce ready for the oven. Angela took off her jacket looking around at the piles of food that seemed to cover every work surface…somehow picnic didn't quite cover it.
"What can I do?" she asked
"Box up the cupcakes over there" Bella pointed towards one of the kitchen counters that seemed to be covered in cakes. Angela's eye brows shot up in response she'd never seen so many…
"Looks like you've gone into the cake making business Bella. Are you sure you need this many cakes?" Bella and Kim both giggled in response they knew better.
"Believe me when I say they will all be eaten today" Bella replied. Angela shook her head a little she really couldn't wait to see if that were the case. Maybe the whole tribe was coming to this "picnic" on the beach after all Jakes father was Chief.
The girls soon settled down to finish off the food. They were all comfortable in the relative silence and once again it occurred to Bella just how alike they all were. She really hoped that she and Kim could be good friends and looked forward to getting to know her better. With Emily gone and Leah a wolf the only pack females besides baby Claire were Kim and herself. Bella planned to have the pack to dinner in the near future and she needed another girl on side. The kitchen timer buzzed loudly and Bella bustled over to the oven to take out the chicken as Kim stood ready with another batch to cook.
With the three of them working hard everything was soon ready and loaded up ready to be taken to First Beach. Bella and Kim led the way in her truck and Angela followed in her car. Thankfully the good weather had stuck around for the afternoon. As soon as they pulled into the carpark Bella's truck was surrounded by eager wolves wanting to help.
The pack had put up some long tables in the shade and the girls soon organised the food. Jacob was still at the council meeting leaving Embry in charge. He did his best but without their Alpha the boys were free to follow Bella around like sheep the youngest pups being the worse. Colin and Brady had practically pounced on Bella the moment she got down from her truck the strong scent of their Alpha that wafted from her small body practically sent their wolves into frenzy. They growled at each other in the competition to do things for her. In fact they got so close that Bella practically fell over them a couple of time's…finally her patience snapped…
"Colin!" She shrieked "Go stand over there…" she pointed towards the drinks table "You're driving me crazy!" The boy immediately did as he was told but it was his sad puppy dog face hat really got to poor Bella…She closed her eyes and took a deep breath "Colin…" she began "Can you just go and make sure we've unloaded everything from my truck?" She knew it was empty she just needed a break. The young pup looked so thrilled to be doing something just for her again that Bella felt a little better and not such an ogre. Seeing Brady grinning like a loon at Colin she added "Brady you go with him" The boy followed of course. Angela gently nudged her
"They're a bit eager…" she breathed "They see to have a bit of a crush on you though." Angela winked at Bella who stood watching the two boys walk towards the car park. She couldn't exactly say they have to obey me I'm second in command of a large Wolf pack…Instead she laughed a little
"I think they just want to help and are a little over enthusiastic" Bella replied. Over enthusiastic Angela thought to herself I don't think so. She had watched the boy's interaction with Bella. From the moment she arrived they had surrounded her like bee's round a honey pot. The older ones were more careful and she might have missed it too if it hadn't been for the two younger boys their actions just magnified the whole thing. Angela was quiet but she wasn't stupid…far from it. She'd also noticed how much they all touched Bella little brushes of hands and arms, small nudges…
The big question was why?...
Having set out the food in the shade Bella Kim and Angela laid out on beach towels trying to get the last rays of the afternoon's sun and enjoy a little down time before the rush on the food began. Nearby the pack were playing a rowdy game of Frisbee and Bella watched from behind her dark glasses relieved not be practically falling over a wolf as Jacobs's lithe body thundered by taking Seth completely off his feet in an effort to grab the bright orange plastic disc. She rolled her eyes and smiled she knew he was putting on a show just for her.
Kim of course couldn't take her eyes off Jared either even if she was his imprint Bella thought the girl seemed to be madly in love him. In the short time since the imprint happened she had noticed how much Kim appeared to have changed and come to think of it Jared too. Kim was small like Bella and she was actually rather pretty despite what Lahote had said that day of the imprinting. Her hair was shoulder length but incredibly smooth and silky it shone in the sun. Big soulful eyes surrounded by thick ebony lashes and beautiful tanned skin made Bella begin to wonder whether Jared deserved to have her at all not the other way around.
But she couldn't be too hard on him. Jared had changed too since imprinting on Kim. He was much quieter and respectful no longer playing the big I am with Lahote. From what she had heard he worked hard for his father's construction business and spent his entire spare time with Kim. Apparently his parents adored the girl and were known to credit Kim whose calming influence had finally matured their son. Bella began to think that maybe with this particular pairing the great spirits hadn't got it wrong after all.
As if she knew Bella was thinking about her Kim turned and smiled warmly at Bella offering to go and get some drinks. As she walked to the drinks table Bella's attention had just returned to the game when the orange Frisbee landed at her feet with a thud in the sand and without thinking she went to grab it.
"Over here Bella!" Seth called out waving frantically she glanced at Jacob who was shaking his head at her. Too late in a flash she was on her feet and running towards Seth throwing the Frisbee with all her might, the guys thundered off towards Seth who managed to pass the Frisbee back to Bella who leapt into the air to catch it only to be caught herself by Quil.
"I don't think so little girl" he growled making a grab at the orange plastic… he almost had it too if it hadn't been for the fact Bella reached out and kissed him full on the lips. Quil's eyes widened in surprise and he let Bella slip from his grasp. Taking advantage of his momentary lapse she took off at full speed towards Seth, Kim and Angela even Leah were now standing screaming in support.
Seth caught the Frisbee and sped up the beach, she caught sight of Jake he didn't look too happy as Seth scored a point but she didn't get to see anything else as she was scooped up into the burly arms of Quil. He laughed loudly as he ran with her towards the sea. He wouldn't dare would he? She thought but hardly had time to squeal as she hit the cold water. When she surfaced seconds later she could see a horrified Quil watching a very angry Jacob storming towards him.
"Oh my god…" Bella spluttered as she tried to wade out of the sea watching as Jacob's huge hands clenched into fists growling as he loomed over Quil who had tucked his chin in deference to his Alpha. Jake lent forward and said something in Quils ear whose shoulders sagged slightly before he ran back up the beach to where his young imprint Claire was sitting playing with the sand.
Jake waded into the water picking up Bella as if she weighed nothing at all. He was angry and the wolf was very much in evidence. Yellow had seeped into his dark eyes. Shit… she thought he's in Alpha mode…
"Jake" she crooned "Jacob look at me please! It was just a game Quil didn't hurt me look I'm ok" She glanced down at her body but Jacobs's yellow eyes continued to bore into her own
"Jeez Bella don't you realise how terrified I was that you'd get hurt back there? He took a deep breath "And then you fucking kissed him Bella…is it Quil you want?" She shook her head
"Don't be ridiculous Jake it was only a bit of fun I meant nothing by it" She replied
"Just a bit of fun…" he growled "Is that how you see us?" His body trembled against hers as he fought to control the wolf. Bella bit her bottom lip this was so unlike Jacob but she reached out a hand and cupped the side of his jaw… he lent into it closing his eyes relishing her touch. Things were spiralling out of control she needed to calm him down.
"Jacob Black…" she began the wolf was so clearly visible in his eyes she wasn't really sure who was in control or who she was talking to. "I love only you… do you understand only you" She kissed him lightly on the lips drawing back with a soft pop. He opened his eyes and looked at her they were starting to look a little human again…he took a deep breath…
"I'm…I'm jealous Bella I don't want anyone touching you but me" he ground the words out emotions were running high "I'm a man but I'm also a wolf and wolves…" he growled little "We don't share" He let that sink in then added with a sigh "Don't you know how fucking hard it is for me not to run with you back to my house, take you to bed right this minute?" he closed his eyes a little pressing his forehead against hers as he brought his breathing under control. "I love you Bella Swan and you're all mine" he kissed her quick
"Love you too Jake and I'm yours… I don't want anyone else" she whispered in return. He smiled that megawatt smile of his looking a little more relaxed but he noticed she still looked a tad worried. It had been a long day
"I'm sorry Bella for being touchy and moody" He sighed "Sam's barely holding it together over there what with Emily and now having to watch Paul and Leah getting close." He nodded in Sam's direction "I can feel his emotions…its making me tetchy…"
Bella's eyes darted off to where Paul and Leah lay under the shade of a tree eyes only for each other touching and giggling with that intimacy that only lovers have. Then Jake added.
"And then there's Quil with a ring side seat to coupledom every time the poor guy phases knowing he has a baby to come home to…" Bella wound her legs tightly around his waist the heat of his skin starting to dry out her little shorts as they stood in the water. Distraction Bella thought she needed to distract him
"Love you so much…"she managed to say "You're a good Alpha but we need to take care of you…." Of course he couldn't resist her and Jacob hummed in approval the wolf enjoying the sensation of Bella's bare legs on his skin. "I'm soaking wet…" she coyly raised her eyes to look at him "I need to get these clothes off or I might catch a chill." A small smile crept onto Jacobs lips in acknowledgement…he could do with a little making out...ease the tension in his muscles he'd had a terrible morning with the crabby old council….
"Uh huh…" he acknowledged his eyes sparkling with mischief "Can't have you getting a chill now can we?" he smiled that naughty boy smile of his "Do you need any assistance?" he murmured as his lips found hers he still stood with his back to the beach
"Mmmm…please" she replied as he broke the kiss then turned to walk them both back up the beach towards the pack.
"Bell's needs to go home and change" he announced "I'm going to take her. Jared, Sam can you get the bonfire going we'll be back in time for the food."
No one said anything but everyone except Angela knew exactly what they were heading back to Jacobs to do and getting changed was only a small part of it….
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Bella quickly slipped out of her wet clothes and stepped into the shower she had sand in places she'd rather not mention and was beginning to itch. Jacob had settled himself into a chair and switched on the sport channel. It didn't take him too long to realise she had been in the shower a tad too long.
He caught sight of the open bathroom door and guessed she had gone to get changed in his room. He moved further up the hallway when the wolf pulled him up short "Damn" he breathed Bella smelt so good today a mixture of her usual scent, him and the sea. Raising his head he sniffed the air again in approval. She was most definitely aroused and he was feeling downright horny too…he shook his head a little no wonder he had gone for Quil when he picked Bella up.
He opened his bed room to find her slowly brushing that long brown hair he so adored. He leant in the doorway arms folded across his chest and watched mesmerised by each hypnotic brush stroke. Bella turned and smiled up at him. He left his post by the door and moved closer drawn in by her tantalising aroma. A blush sat upon her pretty face which only enhanced her beauty even more. He took the brush from her hand
"Bella Swan…" he sighed loudly "You are a temptress this is how we got started last time…"
"Stop moaning Jacob Black" she smiled "And kiss me already." In one fluid movement he picked her up and lay down with her on the bed.
"I'm all yours Jacob…" she whispered "Now show me how much you love me wolf boy…"
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About an hour later Jacob and Bells strolled hand in hand onto the beach where the pack was busy laying out the last of the food from the cool boxes. A barbecue had been set up and the meat Leah had brought was cooking under Jared's watchful eye.
Before grabbing something to eat Bella plonked herself down next to Angela on the beach towels. Angela had been in deep conversation with Quil who had got up and moved away as soon as he saw Bella coming over he wasn't going to risk his Alphas wrath again besides he needed to get Claire back home in time for bed.
"Do you want another drink?" she asked nodding towards the empty bottle Angela had in her hand. She felt a little guilty at having left her friend alone on the beach but at least Quil had kept her company. It hadn't escaped her notice that the two of them seemed to hit it off that afternoon with Mike and the others when they had explored the rock pools.
"Look I'm sorry I left you here on your own Ange" she smiled "That was rather impolite of me but I see Quil has been keeping you company and he's rather sweet" She wondered whether Angela was developing a crush on Quil. Angela smiled in return picking at the label on the bottle
"That's okay I can see why you may have been a little distracted" she nodded towards Jacob whose skin seemed to glow a deeper redder shade of toffee in the last rays of the setting sun "He's gorgeous Bella and I'm so glad he gave up Jessica for you she was just so wrong for him" Bella nodded in agreement
"So another soda? She asked not wanting to return to the subject of Jessica.
"Please" Angela replied. "I'll come with you I could do with a walk" They got up and strolled together towards the drinks table where Jacob stood talking with Embry.
"Jacob meet Angela" Bella smiled "I'm sure you two have met before but let's start afresh and this is Embry" Both young men beamed huge smiles at Angela who seemed a little taken aback. Having watched them all play Frisbee earlier she wondered what the hell it was with these young guys they were all so huge and so…so handsome especially Jake's friend. She smiled sweetly at Jake and shyly at Embry making a little small talk before Bella took her hand and tugged her towards a table groaning under the piles of food laid out on it.
Now she had seen these all these young men Angela was beginning to see why Kim and Bella had giggled at her remark about having too much cake. She was quite positive that they could easily devour the lot!
Soon they were all seated around the bonfire eating their food, the sound of the waves lazily lapping the shore nearby. Only Angela remained at the table she had noticed that Sam had taken nothing to eat and was seated away from the others staring into the blue licked flames. Being kind hearted she made him a plate and walked over to where he was sitting. She sat down on the log next to him and shyly offered the food.
"You can't go without something to eat" she began. Sam turned his sad eyes towards hers
"Thanks but I'm okay" he replied
"Please…" Angela repeated placing the plate on his lap. He smiled a little and she let go of the breath she didn't realise she had been holding in relief. Part of her wondered what on earth she was doing offering food to someone she didn't know but something about this handsome guy who seemed so sad drew her like a moth to a flame…
"I'm Angela…" she began
"Sam…" He replied "I'm Sam Uley" and picking up the fork he began to eat.
A/N A little long I know but you have waited so patiently for this chapter. So Jake has changed a little now he's Alpha as we would expect, he's also rather dominant I'm sure that will cause some friction with Bella in the future. At the moment she is so loved up she's happy to go along with what he says.
And what about quiet Angela…? She knows something is going down but she also seems to find three of the wolves very attractive…but who likes her?
Till next time oxoxox