Chapter 21
Bella's POV
I woke up for the first time in weeks in Jacobs arms and I felt safe and loved like only Jacob could make me feel
"Morning Beautiful" Jacob said
"Hey Baby" I said rolling so that my bare chest rested against his and I leaned down to kiss him catching his bottom lip between my teeth
"I've missed waking up to you" I murmured against his lips
"I've missed this too" He said back before capturing my lips again, before things could get much better our alarm clock went off letting me know it was time to get up Jacob jumped at the noise, I looked at him curiously
"When the hell did we get an alarm?" Jacob asked as I leant across him to switch it off
"Last week, you're usually not home from patrol when it goes off," I explained climbing out of bed and finding clean panties and one of Jacobs T-shirts to pull on
"Were getting up?" Jacob grumbled
"Sorry Babe I have to be over at the Altera's store in an hour for work" I said and Jacob pouted since I had been living at Jakes, Quil had gotten me a job at his moms store which sold jewellery, beads and vintage Quileute and native literature so I could quit my job at Newtons.
"Fine, I'll drive you" Jacob sighed pulling himself out of bed as well pulling on some shorts as he went
"thanks, love you Jake" I said.
Jacob's Pov
I dropped Bella at work and then headed over to Rachel and Pauls on four legs for breakfast as much as I didn't want to know why they were fighting Paul had covered my patrol for me last night and Bella and I really needed the time together so I was willing to help Paul out. I phased in the woods at the edge of their back yard and pulled on my red shorts which were tied to my ankle cutting across the back lawn which Paul kept in immaculate condition I slid open the back door I could hear Rachel sobbing from the bedroom and she was alone I went to the door and knocked
"GO AWAY!" Rachel yelled back at me
"Rach, its me" I called back through the door
"Jakey?" She asked her voice sounding hopeful
"Yeah, can I come in?" I asked letting her call me her stupid nickname because she sounded upset she stayed silent and I could hear her start to cry again
"Please Rach, come on it's just me and you, Let me in Rachel" I said then I heard movement on the other side of the door and the lock click the door swung open and Rachel stood in front of me in her pajamas with mascara and tear stained cheeks, she made eye contact with me and then burst out in sobs What the Hell is going on here I thought to myself, I pulled Rachel to my chest and held her there rubbing her back soothingly as she sobbed into my shoulder when she had calmed down a bit I moved her to the couch and wrapped a blanket around her shoulders and went to the kitchen to make hot chocolate like I was told by my Dad that my mum used to do for us when we were younger and upset I didn't remember it but I'm sure Rachel would, when they were ready I brought them both back to the couch
"here" I said and handed her the mug she took a sip and smiled at me
"Thanks Jake" she said and wiped her eyes with the backs of her hands
"You want to tell me what's wrong Rach?" I asked sitting beside her, she shook her head and looked down at the mug in her hands "Please?" I asked giving her puppy dog eyes but she still wouldn't look at me "What happened I mean did you and Paul have a fight? Or Did he do something?" I asked looking her over for some sign that he may have lost control "Did he hurt you?" I whispered putting an arm around her shoulder Rachel's head snapped up
"No! Of course not! Paul could never hurt me" Rachel said but we both knew that it wasn't true
"Then what is it?" I said getting frustrated Rachel looked at me hard for a moment and then said the words that I definitely was not expecting
"I'm pregnant Jacob." I was stunned and as much as I moved my jaw I couldn't get words to come out Rachel just watched me and I was worried she was going to cry again
"Wow." I breathed
"I know" Rachel said and stared at the floor again
"Remind me, why are you upset? Rachel ever since we were kids all you ever wanted was to be a Mom" I said
"I did, until I found out about the wolves, what you are; what Paul is." Rachel said and her eyes welled with tears
"Rachel, I don't understand what does The Pack have to do with any of this" I said placing a hand on her stomach
"Think about it Jake, If you have the wolf genes then so do I, and Paul definitely has the wolf genes.." Rachel said he voice trailing off at the end, and then I felt a pang in my chest I won't lie I had a thought about it as well so had many of the other guys could we knowingly pass down the wolf gene to our children. Was it fair?
"You're scared it's going to be a wolf too?" I said Rachel nodded
"I see what you boys go through, Sam hates himself, Seth's only 14 he won't ever lead a normal life and you, Jacob I hardly even recognise you" Rachel said
"I get that Rachel, I've thought of it all you think I don't know how hard it gets? I know firsthand how much it can suck being a wolf but I also get to have all the great things, like the brothers I never had and I get to run fast and help people and more then that I get Bella and that's the single greatest thing about being a wolf, Imprinting; finding your other half" I explained to her and when I was finished she started crying again "and besides we don't even know if the baby could be a wolf we don't know the facts yet Rach," and she nodded and kissed my check before pulling me into a hug we pulled away when the slide door opened and Paul stood awkwardly in his own house
"Hey Paul" I said
"Jacob" He nodded in my direction
"ahm I'll leave you guys to it" I said and stood up so did Rachel "I'll see you later Rach" I said and leaned down to hug her again and as I did she whispered in my ear
"Thank you Jacob"
"Anytime" I said and clapped Paul on the back on my way out the door.
Bella's POV
Work was passing by slowly I had already restocked everything and was working through colour coding the jewellery section when Joy came in from out the back
"Bella?" She said getting my attention
"Yes?" I called back standing and turning around to face her
"I just received a call from an individual in forks who's prepared to sell me their antique shelves! I was wondering if you could please head down there and collect them for me?" Joy said sounding excited "You can take my car of course" Joy interrupted before I could give her my reply
"Yes of course, ahm just let me call Jake" I said
"Sure, sure I'll go get you the address" Joy said and then bustled out the back, I knew that there was no way I'd be allowed to go to Forks alone and I also didn't really want to not with the Cullens being back and all, before I could dial Jake however Quil came into the store
"Hey Bells what's up?" Quil asked
"Hey ahm, not much I'm just about to make a trip to Forks for your Mom" I said
"Alone?" Quil asked, then the idea popped into my head that Jacob could probably use some sleep and Quil was here after all
"Welllll, what are you doing right now?" I asked hopefully, Quil rolled his eyes and sighed
"Taking you to Forks I supposed?" Quil said and I laughed
"Thankyou Quil!" I said and went out the back to find Joy and let her know.
Quil and I made it to Forks in no time and as we pulled up to the curb outside a tiny antique store on a strip of stores on the edge of town Quil's phone rang
"It's Claire's mum I should probably take this" Quil said I nodded
"Yeah sure I'll meet you inside" I said and climbed out of the car, I made my way inside and the place was dusty and smelled like moth balls I made my way to the counter which was unattended
"Hello?" I called and waited a few moments and no one appeared or replied, something was definitely wrong with this picture the small bell above the door rang and I figured it was Quil
"Hey Quil, I don't think anyones here" I called my back still to the door, the voice that replied however wasn't Quil's
"Hello Isabella" my voice caught in my throat and my heart began to race,
"How did you- Where's Quil?" I asked spinning around and looking frantically for anything I could use as a weapon
"Unfortunately he got called away," then panic set in.
Author's Note
DUN DUN DUN DAAAAA!
Who is it, Edward, Victoria or Another Cullen
Review your thoughts!
Not remotely sorry about the cliff hanger (evil laugh)
Love always
Jamie