So... I realize I went AWOL for a while there and just left y'all with this huge ass cliffhanger and the promise that an insane twist was coming, all I have to say is that I honestly kept coming back here trying to decide what to write, but there was nothing and then my relationship ended on a whim and it took all of my energy just to get out of bed for work and then matters got worse when I found out I was pregnant only to lose the baby a week later, so yeah its been a bit of a hellstorm since I last updated. I have not forgotten about this story or y'all and I really do love writing this story because sometimes I even surprise myself with what I end up writing out for a chapter. I really hope I haven't made anyone lose interest with my inconsistent update schedule and I can't even begin to apologize for that, but I hope you guys accept this chapter as an apology.

Bella

I locked the door to the shop and waved to Mike as I climbed into my truck, I leaned my head against the steering wheel as I tried to ignore the burning sensation in my chest, it had felt like this ever since I found out the Cullen's were back in town and the only time it ever ceased was when I was with Jacob though it felt like I rarely ever saw him since we discovered that Victoria wanted Elise as much as she wanted me. I jumped when the sound of my cell ringing broke through the gentle tap of the rain against my windshield, my eyebrows knitted in confusion as I saw it was Charlie calling.

"Dad, is everything okay?" I answered.

"Bells, please tell me that you're with Jacob or Billy. I've been calling their house for the last half hour, but the answering machine keeps picking up." Charlie said, his voice sounded strained.

"No, I'm not, but Jake told me that he and his dad were going to the Cullen's house for something. Dad, what's going on? You never call me on my cell." I said, worry coloring my tone.

"Bella." I could almost see the color draining from his face. "Please tell me that Elise is out of the county hospital and safe."

My stomach dropped, I didn't know if she was the last time I'd heard anything was when they were trying to decide to hide her out at the Cullen mansion till she was in full health and they were able to sneak her and Embry up to Canada until Victoria was eliminated.

"I don't know dad, I think Dr. Cullen offered to take care of her out his place because county needed to release her due to overcrowding since she wasn't critical anymore, but I never heard if the decision was finalized. Dad, I'm going to ask one more time what is happening?" I said trying to ignore the quiver in my tone.

If Elise was in trouble and something else were to happen to her, Embry would probably die of a heart attack.

"Isabella, I need you to get over to the Cullen's as fast as you can because there is a very bad man looking for Elise at this exact moment and he's claiming to be her father. I'm going to hang up and call the hospital to get them to stall him as long as they can while I try to get a warrant out for his arrest in this state. Bella when you get there, you make sure that get Elise and run North, towards Canada and I want you to follow them all the way to the border to make sure that girl is safe." Charlie said firmly.

The line clicked off and I turned the engine over and sped out of the parking lot, my truck groaned as I pushed it go past 50 but I didn't care because if there was anything I was going to do, it was make sure that Elise was safe for Embry's sake.
I almost missed my turn into the mile long drive and I gripped tightly on the steering wheel as I bounced painfully across the bumpy drive. My truck lurched to a stop as I slammed on the brake and through it into park, I didn't bother turning it off or closing the door as I clumsily jumped out of the truck and rushed through the downpour into the Cullen house. A roomful of shocked expressions turned to take in my soaked appearance and I spoke quickly.

"Elise, is in more danger than anybody knew. A man came storming into Forks Police Station almost an hour ago demanding to know where Elise was and when questioned about why he needed to know he claimed to be her father, they sent him to the county hospital and Charlie's trying to get a warrant transferred to this state so they can arrest him cause he's wanted, but that could take hours which we don't have. We're taking her to Canada tonight and I need everyone's help, all treaties and century long enemy bullshit put aside because all that matters is Elise's safety now."

Everyone stood around various expressions of shock being displayed on their faces, except Jasper he was smirking and I smiled lightly at him.

"You heard the gal." He spoke up. "All bullshit aside, Elise and Embry are going to Canada ahead of schedule."

The house erupted in a chaotic buzz and I leaned heavily against the wall.
This was all so much and it never felt like it was going to end. I felt a familiar presence walk up beside me and I leaned into him, his arms wrapped around me and for those few seconds all I could focus on was the warmth emitting from his body and how his presence was enough to calm my racing thoughts and erratic heartbeat.

"Bells, you're a lot braver than you give yourself credit for you know that right?" Jake said softly.

I grimaced and shook my head, I'm really not.

"No, you just make me brave Jacob Black. You know the mess I was after he left, I was practically a zombie till you came along and made me feel alive again. " I said looking up at him. "I don't know where I'd be without because you always bring me back from the edge."

"You came to me Bella, you helped yourself without even realizing it." Jacob said softly.

He leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on my lips and my body erupted with a surge of electricity that left me wanting more of his kiss, but someone cleared their throat and I pulled back my face flushing bright red. I tried to hide the grimace that pulled at my face when I saw it was Edward, I felt Jake tighten his grip around me and the burning in my chest began to dissipate.

"Sorry to interrupt, but we're ready to sneak Elise and Embry to Canada and I was told to see if Bella would be accompanying them." Edward said stiffly.

A low growl sounded in Jake's chest and I grabbed his hand and held it tightly while I spoke.

"I'm not staying in Canada, but I am going. Charlie wants me to follow this all the way through, but I have to be back for school on Monday." I said evenly.

Edward nodded and darted off while I turned back to Jacob who had gone stiff beside me.
His eyes were darker as he stared down at me and I could feel him shaking, he was mad. I reached my hands up and placed them on either side of his face as I stood on my tiptoes and placed a kiss to his soft, plump lips. I felt his body loosen underneath me and his arms wound around my waist as he melted into the kiss and in that moment I knew I'd made the right decision about him and I wondered how I'd ever been blind to the pure radiance holding me now.
I pulled back and bit back a smile at the pout that formed on his lips, I placed a light kiss to his lips before whispering.

"I'll be back, swear. I promised Charlie that I'd make sure she made it to Canada safely and since you're always doing the saving let me have this moment and I promise that when I get back I will spend every second I can with you. I love you, Jacob Black."

"I love you more Bella Swan and I'll be here waiting until your back and safe in my arms."

A smile pulled at my lips and I reluctantly pulled away from his warmth, an ice cold hand grabbed mine and a shiver ran up my spine. In the moment I walked away from Jake I felt like I was leaving half of me behind and I prayed to whoever was out there that he would be alive when I got back because I would surely die if I lost him.

AND SCENE! I really hope y'all like this chapter and more of the insight into Bella and Jacob's evolving relationship, the next chapter will be from Jacob's POV before we switch back to Elise and Embry. Also how do you think Elise's dad found out about her? I'd love to hear y'alls ideas in the comments down below and again I apologize for the suuuuuuuuuuuuuper long break in updates. Love you babes! *MUAH*~Peace