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Chapter 26 – Scent me…
"I just want to say thank you Charlie" Sue Clearwater's big brown eyes stared up at Charlie Swan "For looking after Seth" she smiled a little but her eyes were swimming with tears
"No problem Sue" Charlie murmured "He's in the best place and will make a full recovery I'm sure" A tear slid down Sues face and it touched Charlie's heart. Hadn't the poor woman endured enough recently? It seemed like only yesterday that Harry had died leaving her a widow and Billy and Charlie bereft at the loss of their child hood friend. Without a second thought and totally out of character Charlie pulled Sue into a warm hug. He felt her whole body relax into his and it occurred to him that he liked that...he liked that very much
"Come on…" he whispered in her ear resisting the urge to nuzzle her soft black hair "Let's go find ourselves some coffee" Sue nodded and together they went in search of a vending machine. As they walked Charlie's thoughts drifted back to the earlier events at his house and pondered a few things.
Cullen… now what the fuck was he and then there was Jacob and his friends…were they all huge wolves? Lahote definitely was Jacob and Sam had confirmed that one when they thought he couldn't understand their conversation he ticked that off from the long list in his mind…Somehow wolves and whatever the Cullen's were just had to be linked and not in a good way either that was one thing he was damn sure about.
He glanced at Sue who looked tired and worried …did she know that her son wasn't entirely human…at least he didn't think the boy was normal not after the fight he had witnessed on his stairs anyways. He closed his eyes and sighed. Of course she did she was an Elder Sue would know as much as Billy and Jacob had indicated his father knew everything. Tribal business that's what they would cover it with…that had always been the fall back excuse for as long as he could remember. A soft squeeze of his hand brought him back into the moment
"You okay Charlie?" Sue asked she was frowning little. Charlie smiled at her
"Yeah just tired" he replied "Got called out last night to another unfortunate death" He paused as he didn't fail to notice the flicker of recognition in Sue's eyes he was sure she knew more than she was letting on. His moustache bristled a little. "Looks like another fatal bear attack…" he added "I was just heading home to bed when all hell kicked off as I pulled up on to my drive way"
"You probably just need food and a good night's rest" Sue smiled at him then asked "what coffee are you having?" But Charlie didn't miss the fact she seemed to be steering the conversation away from the fight at his house. She chose a black coffee for herself from the small selection and pressed the button. The paper cup dropped down and the machine whirred into action. The conversation paused as they both watched the hot liquid squirt into the cup then
"Yeah you're right" Charlie sighed stifling a yawn "I just need to have a talk with Jacob and Billy then I can go home to bed" His mind wandered to Bella "And make sure Bella is okay of course" Sue nodded as she sipped her drink and pressing the button for his own coffee he found himself grinning like a school boy at the petite dark haired beauty standing in front of him. God damn it she was one hell of an attractive woman he thought to himself then added "Bella may be staying at the Blacks for a few days…with Cullen breaking in and all Jake thought it might be for the best so she's not alone if I get called out again" Sues eyes snapped to Charlie's she looked somewhat shocked but regained her composure quickly but underneath she was not happy at all…
"Cullen…?" She repeated "The Cullen's are back? Sue knew Seth had been fighting with a vampire but she thought it was just a nomad passing through, she didn't even know it had happened inside Charlie's house she thought they had fought in the forest out back. Charlie's cop instincts buzzed
"Seth was fighting with Edward Cullen when I arrived home Cullen must have done something to Bella to make Seth fight he's not that sort of kid" Charlie shrugged his shoulders in an almost apologetic way no parent wanted to hear that their kid had been fighting. Young Seth wasn't fighter but then again none of the young men from the Rez seemed to be who he had thought they were.
He looked at Sue who appeared to have visibly paled "Didn't Sam tell you anything when he met you at the clinic reception?" he enquired. Sue shook her head a little
"No…he just said Seth had been involved in an incident and had badly broken his ankle which needed treatment at the clinic" She frowned a little now she had time to process what Charlie had told her she wasn't happy not at all "He never mentioned the Cullen's" She practically hissed.
Charlie couldn't help but notice the emphasis with which she said Cullen's…Yes Charlie thought Sue knew something about them all right but then again when did any of his Quileute friends ever speak of Dr Cullen and his family with warmth? No one from the tribe ever sought treatment from Dr Cullen even though he was a superb surgeon by all accounts. No they preferred to go elsewhere even if it were miles away if the Rez clinic could not offer the specialist service they needed and to top it all when the Cullen's left town the whole tribe gathered to celebrate. He'd received numerous calls complaining about the bonfires on the cliffs that night.
He narrowed his eyes now he thought about it; it was all starting to make sense. He stirred his coffee with one of those useless plastic stirrers that never did the job right and were always too short to reach the bottom, burning the tips of your fingers in liquid that may have been nuked to boiling point. Damn Charlie thought as he took a sip he'd forgotten to select sugar, he hated coffee without sugar. Just then a young nurse approached them she was new and didn't recognise Sue out of uniform…
"Mrs Clearwater…?" She began and Sue stepped forward "Seth is awake would you like to come with me?" Sue nodded and hurriedly followed the girl towing Charlie with her.
Seth was lying on top of the bed and to Charlie complete surprise he didn't have a mark on him. Puzzled he stepped closer as Sue hugged her son and told him off for giving her a fright. Sure enough all the scratches and cuts Seth had obtained during the fight with Cullen had not only miraculously healed there was not even an iota of evidence that they had ever occurred in the first place. Charlie rubbed a hand across his tired eyes. What the fuck was going on here? He thought
As Sue stopped fussing around her son for a minute Seth's dark eyes flickered to Charlie and he gave him a big grin "Thanks for the ride Chief" he began "First time in the cruiser and all sirens screaming"
"No problem Son" Charlie replied "Just don't go making a habit of it ok?" Seth nodded solemnly before breaking out a massive grin. But Charlie was left wondering why Seth's ankle was not set in plaster the boy had just had the bone reset and yet his ankle looked as good as new. Miraculous healing powers he thought and ticked that off on the list in his head. The door opened and the doctor stepped into the room he asked Sue to follow him outside. She reappeared moments later smiling
"You can go home tomorrow when that ankle has had time to reset properly. Doctor Longhorn doesn't want you to be running around on it here either so the best thing you can do is grab a couple hours of shut eye" She smiled again at her son but this time with an added look of relief
"But Mom the guys…"Seth began to protest "Jake…he…"
"No buts…" Sue responded "I'll tell Sam to make sure Jacob knows." Charlie didn't fail to notice the little nods between mother and son. Why would Sam and Jacob need to know? The boy was still at school. Yep he thought they are all in on it and it being what he intended to find out.
"Do you need a lift Sue?" Charlie enquired when they were outside the clinic. Sue shook her head
"No I'm ok Charlie I was just coming off shift when you brought Seth in so my car is parked around the back." They stared at each other for a few seconds then
"Err okay…um" they both said simultaneously then "Do you want to join me for dinner?" They burst into laughter then looked at each other shyly as Charlie added
"Really Sue let me buy you dinner" he smiled at her hopefully
"Maybe another time" Sue answered and to Charlie surprise his heart sank at her refusal "But I've got a casserole in the oven and I'd be pleased if you would join me at home" Charlies head snapped up and a blush rushed onto his face it was easy to see where Bella got that from
"I'd like that Sue" he smiled again then sighed "But I need to go to Billy's and see Bella make sure she's ok"
"I understand Charlie maybe another time?" Sue looked a little disappointed then her face suddenly lit up "Look I've made loads of casserole why don't you give Billy a call and tell him we're bringing dinner to his house"
"Sure" Charlie smiled "Sounds like a perfect plan" he pulled out his cell and as he waited for Billy to answer he looked at Sue's happy face. For the first time in a long while he looked forward to eating dinner with a beautiful woman.
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Jacob walked into Joy Atera's warm kitchen and to his immense relief found Bella sitting with Joy enjoying her herbal tea and looking so much better than when he had left her to talk with Old Quil.
"Jake!" she cried jumping up from her seat and throwing herself into his arms. Jake nuzzled the top of her head he was pleased that she seemed more like her old self even if she still reeked of leech. Both man and wolf agreed they needed to get her home and showered. "Can we go now?" Bella asked "I need to get home and sort out Charlie's dinner" Joy rolled her eyes at Jacob and gathered the tea cups together to wash up.
"No need to go back to Forks" Jacob began "Charlie is coming over to mine for dinner" Of course Charlie hadn't said anything of the sort but Jacob knew he would turn up full of questions and he didn't want to upset Bella by insisting she couldn't return to Forks, not yet anyways. Bella began to protest when Jacob announced "We're ordering take out Bells you can have the evening off"
Joy Atera drew Bella into a warm hug "Make sure you eat my girl and get an early night" she murmured placing a kiss on top of Bella's head. This was the sort of girl she wished Quil would bring home but the damn imprint had ruined that. Once again in her mind she cursed the wolf gene that was ruining her son's life.
I will" Bella replied "And thank you for the tea and biscuits." She decided there and then that Quils mom was a lovely kind hearted person and she could see why Quil was so easy going he'd obviously inherited those traits from Joy.
"You're most welcome my dear" Joy laughed "Come and see me again soon I enjoyed our little chat and with all these men around the house I miss a woman's company." She eyed Jacob who grinned back at her as she loudly tutted. He and Embry spent many a happy hour in this very kitchen eating all Joy's biscuits and cake with Quil. It had been their favourite after school thing to do and with the death of Jakes mother Sarah and the indifference of Embrys mother Tiffany Joy Atera was their unofficial surrogate Mom. Happy carefree times… he thought as he sighed loudly carefree happiness seemed to be very firmly in the past these days.
"Thank you for looking after Bella Mrs Atera and I'm sorry if I appeared rude earlier barging in like that" Jacob began. Joy nodded at the young man she had known since a baby and his mother who had been her friend for many years.
"S'ok no need to apologise Jake" she murmured "You just take care of Bella you hear? She's a keeper" Then added "Or you will have me to answer to" Jacob smiled at the small woman who stood at maybe five foot one if she were lucky
He solemnly nodded in reply "You can depend on me to always look after Bells" he added and taking Bella's hand they made their way outside to the truck. Once they were settled Jacob turned the ignition and the old truck roared to life,
"Bella…"He ventured "Do you remember what happened earlier today?" It was now late afternoon and Jacob looked at her with concerned eyes a frown upon his handsome face at least her eyes were focused now and she seemed alert. Whatever was in Old Quils herbal tea it had certainly done the trick as the old man had promised.
Bella gathered up her bottom lip and chewed at it whilst she fiddled with the sleeve of her oversized sweatshirt taking a deep breath but keeping her eyes lowered she answered.
"E...Edward…" She whispered almost too low for human ears but loud enough for Jake. He reached across with one hand and squeezed hers, she still felt cold but then again when didn't she ever feel warm to the touch? He thought but at least she wasn't icy cold like when he brought her to Old Quil. Bella looked so vulnerable that his heart ached. Jeez how he loved her
"C 'mere" He growled and wrapping his arm around her pulled her closer to his warm body "You're cold let me warm you up" Bella pressed up against his hot body a little sigh of contentment escaping from her lips. Fuck she was so adorable when she did that Jacob thought how he wanted to kiss her senseless but now wasn't the place or the time. "Bells…" he began "You can't go back to Forks you know that don't you not after…" he swallowed hard he didn't have to say anymore Bella looked up at him with big brown eyes
"I know…" she began then looking worried added "But Charlie, he was against me moving out Jake…I …I told you that the other night" her face reddened as a blush pushed its way upon her pretty face as she remembered telling Jacob about that but not about the return of the Cullen's…she felt so guilty for lying and knew it had upset him too
"Hey it's ok" Jake softly kissed the end of her cute nose he wasn't going to mention being kept in the dark they were way past that now. What with Alice Cullen at the dinner and fucking Edward in her house Bella's safety was all that mattered it was paramount his wolf snarled his agreement. "Charlie agreed with me that you can't stay in his house Bell's you're too vulnerable on your own and he can't be there night and day." he paused then added "What with patrols and pack neither can I" She looked up at him with a tiny frown and resumed nibbling that poor bottom lip as Jake continued "Charlie saw Cullen for himself he knows he's not who he pretends to be" He watched as Bella visibly sighed with relief and her little shoulders relaxed. She had carried that damn secret for so long…but Charlie would go ape shit when he realised she had been dating a vampire
It wasn't an ideal situation Bella never wanted Charlie to know…to be dragged into the dangerous world of the supernatural. It was all her fault of course she thought maybe not living at home would protect Charlie after all she was the magnet for trouble so maybe the trouble would leave her father alone. "But where can I stay?" She suddenly asked all my things are at the house in Forks she thought I'll need to go back sooner rather than later
"With me of course" Jake smiled "Silly Bella where else would I or my wolf let you stay hmmm?" A blush swept up and onto her face in response and Jacob couldn't resist he popped a sweet kiss upon those pink lips then putting the truck into gear he turned and head for home.
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Billy was so pleased to see them both when Jacob and Bella walked in. Sam had dropped by to fill him in on the day's events, especially about what Charlie had seen and of course Jacob taking Bella to see Old Quil. Bella excused herself to use the bathroom.
"Is she okay?" Billy began as soon as Bella was out of sight. "Sam said she wasn't quite herself." Jacob leaned against the kitchen work top and sighed as he wiped a huge hand across his face
"It was bad Dad…" he began "You should have seen her… it was like how it was when he first left but worse even old Quil was shocked." Billy shifted in his chair this was not good news "Vampire thrall" Jacob went on by way of explanation. "If it hadn't been for Seth…" he let go of a deep breath that whooshed between his clenched teeth "Cullen would have taken her no doubt about it and…" raking one hand through his long shaggy hair he added "I might never have found her either".
Jakes knuckles were turning white from where he grabbed at the worktop edge trying to centre himself and the wolf that clawed at his insides in an effort to be let free. "Old Quil thinks his thrall is strong because she was bitten by a vampire and that somehow it has an influence over her behaviour."
Billy gasped he knew about the bite and even though Bella seemed to be ok he was always a little doubtful that was the case, that one day things would go wrong because of it. He took a deep steading breath… seemed like that day had arrived sooner than he had expected
"What else did Old Quil say?" Billy urged he just knew Jacob had more bad news to share he had seen it written all over his sons face for a few fleeting moments before the Alpha in him took control…
"He thinks the scar tissue from the bite is vampire…that she started to turn from the moment the nomad bit her!" Jacob practically spat it out both he and the wolf were in turmoil as a result of Old Quil's theory the suggestion that Bella could be so easily influenced by vampires to do their bidding whirled around his head on a continuous loop. "He thinks that some venom may remain in the scar tissue or is in her system." Billy sat back in his chair swallowing hard this was not good…not good at all
"May the Great Spirits protect us all…" he breathed
"That's why…" Jacob went on "Bella found it so hard after he left her she was like an addict going cold turkey and the reason she fell so easily under Cullen's spell today. "He turned away from his father his head hung down, his broad shoulders slumped. He still couldn't believe that Bella had been in so much danger, that he could have lost her forever. Guilt lurked deep in his soul… where was he when it all kicked off? He accused himself…Sulking… that's where. Instead of taking her home from the diner he chose to go sulk in the forest and all because of the fucking Cullen's they were the root cause of everything bad in their lives.
He slammed a fist down on the work surface as anger seeped from every pore as he snarled "Old Quil said Bella will always succumb to his will because of the venom"
Billy shifted again in his seat he needed to take care it was obvious that his son was on the edge of a phase his arms rippled with power and already Jakes eyes were lupine the wolf peering out on the world
"Can anything be done son?" Billy quietly ventured. Jacob spun around to face his father causing Billy to shrink back from the agonised look on his son's face
"Marking…" he growled out from between clenched sharp teeth "He wants me to mark her." Billy gasped in shock at Jacobs reply no one had successfully marked an imprint since Taha Aki himself. Others had tried but it usually ended in the imprints death. After the last girl died it became outlawed…taboo. He closed his eyes and shook his head slightly could it get much worse? he thought Bella wasn't even an imprint…
"What are you gonna do son?" Billy quietly asked. Jacob shook his head then closing his eyes he took a deep breath rolling his lips
"I don't know dad…"He sighed "I really don't know" but he looked straight at his father "Can you make yourself scarce tomorrow morning let me speak to Bella in private?" Billy nodded just as the phone rang. Jacob answered it before handing it over to his father
"Charlie…" Billy smiled "What can I do for you Chief?" he listened intently then said "Tell Sue that's a great idea been a while since I tasted her fine cooking" he looked up at his son who let go of a weary sigh he'd clearly heard Charlies every word then nodded "Sure sure..." Billy continued "We will see you shortly" he replaced the receiver.
"Charlie is bringing Sue over with one of her famous casseroles" he smiled up at Jacob "Looks like dinner is sorted at least." Jacob crossed his arms over his broad chest and huffed as Billy added "At least we'll have Sue on our side when we tell Charlie everything" Billy wheeled his chair towards his room "I'd better go freshen up now Sue is coming round. "He winked then added "It will all work out son you'll see" before disappearing into his room.
Jacob stared up at the ceiling he wasn't as sure as Billy but after today Cullen would make another attempt to steal Bella away he was damn sure of it. No a decision about marking had to be made and soon. He'd sleep on it tonight he decided make sure Bella got some rest then tomorrow he would decide to do what was best for everyone.
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Bella stood in front of the small mirror that hung on the wall above the tiny sink in the Blacks bathroom. A pale and gaunt looking young woman with fear in her eyes looked back. Those same eyes were red rimmed with tiredness and the tears she had valiantly held back from Jake. Taking a deep breath she closed her big chocolate brown eyes for a few moments and reflected upon the events that had led her to where she now stood
It had all started with those stupid emails from the Cullen's. Months of silence then suddenly they popped into her inbox. Why didn't she just tell Jake the Cullen's were coming back? He deserved to know didn't he? She asked herself as she pulled her long hair back into a messy ponytail. Protecting him, that was her poor excuse. Well that was another stupid choice because Jacob met Alice Cullen in the diner where only moments before unbeknown to her Victoria had been sitting in a nearby booth. Could it have gotten any worse? She questioned her reflection… yes it damn well could and did.
Angela…who had sat with her until the cavalry arrived, the poor girl had seen and heard far too much for anyone to guarantee her safety anymore even Alice had alluded to that fact and it was obvious that Victoria had followed Angela probably trailing her for days. Bella bowed her head and tears prickled her eyes. What sort of friend am I she thought to bring Angela into this mess? It was far too late to shut the gate now the proverbial horse had bolted. She made up her mind to speak to Jacob about her friend's safety she couldn't be left unguarded.
Then there was Edward she gripped the sides of the small wash basin her head bowed as she forced herself to take a huge breath and confront the images burned into her brain…Edward …her small body shivered just at the thought of his name. The morning's events all came rushing back in glorious Technicolor…
Edward sitting in the rocking chair in her room… the sound of the wood creaking as it slowly rocked to and fro…his cold smile and serpent like eyes that tracked her every move…wrapping her little arms around her body she swallowed hard her eyes squeezed shut as if that could block the memories… she almost laughed out loud.
Bella looked again at her reflection no matter how she tried she couldn't wipe the memory of Edwards cold hands that touched her skin…the icy kiss he had placed on her forehead… a shiver ran down her spine…she took a sharp intake of breath as she remembered how angry he looked when she tried to deny him… she didn't want to go with him anywhere not ever.
Shakily Bella perched on the edge of the bath as the memories flooded over her…she really didn't want to do what Edward asked…and she didn't want to go with him but…she swallowed hard again she had felt strangely compelled to do it by some unseen force…she remembered the feeling of panic at being powerless to stop him, to deny him. It just felt like she was in the middle of a nightmare only it wasn't… she was actually fucking living it for real.
A cold feeling of terror filled her heart. That feeling of being under his control almost trance like had truly frightened her and she never wanted to ever experience that feeling again. Questions rushed into her overworked mind… How on earth had she ever thought she loved Edward Cullen let alone date him? Why couldn't the Cullen's have just stayed away…? Why did they have to come back now of all times? But deep-down she knew why, Edward had told her so himself…
"You" she whispered to her reflection "And he's never gonna stop until he has turned you Isabella Swan…"
Bella wiped her eyes with the back of her hands and looked around the bathroom. It was tiny just enough room for the bath, wash basin and toilet. There was a shower but it was one of those over the bath contraptions with a shower curtain that hung from a pole and you had to pull inside the bath or water covered the floor. She looked back at her reflection in the mirror and sniffed back the tears
"Pull yourself together girl" Bella whispered to herself "If Jacob sees you like this he'll never let you out on your own again" She sniffed again then turned on the faucet and filled the basin with warm water washing her face and hands before drying them on a large bath towel which was hanging on the back of the door. She went to hang the towel back when she held the towel to her nose again, she smiled a little the scent on the towel was unmistakably Jake's and a feeling of immense relief rushed through her body...
Bella had always loved the way Jacob smelled of fresh pine and the forest after the rain. She inhaled deeply catching the hint of a musky aroma that was so Jacob. After everything she had been through today she longed for the security of his arms around her. Her heart ached for him and his scent triggered an unexpected response but there was no mistaking it… her tummy tightened and a tingling sensation from between her thighs signalled her arousal. She closed her eyes and sighed it had been days since they had last made love and right this minute that's exactly what Bella wanted to do curl up with Jacob secure and safe.
A knock at the bathroom door brought her back to her senses. It was Jacob of course she smiled a little to herself no doubt he could smell her and had come to investigate besides she had been in the bathroom for some time he was bound to wonder what she was doing
"You okay in there Bells?" he asked through the closed door "You've been in there a while now"
"Um yeah" she squeaked "Just washing my hands and I'll be out" She quickly replaced the bath towel on the hook and with one last glance in the mirror she unlocked the door. Jacob slipped into the bathroom and placed a finger on her lips
"Shh…" he whispered as he turned and closed the door slipping the lock across. He held open his arms "C 'mere honey" he growled and Bella melted into his embrace. He tipped her chin up with one finger and his dark eyes zeroed in on their target her plump moist pink lips. His mouth met hers with such tenderness that it took Bella's breath away. Jake pulled back to look her in the eye
"So…" He began "Care to tell me why you have been crying?" She went to protest but he covered her mouth with his own, his tongue nudging her bottom lip to let him in. Bella opened her mouth and his hot tongue slipped in.
"Mmmm" he moaned into the kiss as Bella responded in kind her small hands glided over his massive shoulders and into his inky black hair where her nails raked his scalp. God she had missed him...needed him. Much to her disappointment he pulled back from the kiss with a soft moist pop of lips…
"Well…?" He queried looking her straight in the eyes his own full of concern. "You gonna answer my question?" Bella nodded but before she could say anything he added "And maybe you can also tell me what got you so aroused honey before I walked through that door?"
Bella pulled the corner of her bottom lip up into her mouth and started to nibble. Jacob avidly followed the movement then gently pulled her lip away from her teeth with his finger
"Too distracting honey" he growled "I so want to bite that lip myself." The thought of him biting her lip went straight to that hot place between her thighs. Bella shifted around rubbing her thighs together which only made matters worse… she needed him so so badly…
"I …I was thinking about how I upset you by not telling you that the Cullen's had come back…" she began, looking guilty. Jake nodded as he pushed a wayward curl away from her eye tucking it behind her ear. She swallowed hard his touch sent a million chill bumps bursting across her skin and only added to the throbbing ache at the apex of her thighs…
"I'm hoping that thought wasn't why I could smell your arousal" His eyes danced with amusement as she looked back at him squirming with embarrassment…
"Oh no…!" Bella exclaimed "It was your …your…" she stuttered oh god it sounded real purvey to say it was because I was sniffing your bath towel Jake she thought. She stalled trying to think of something else to say biting that poor bottom lip again in the process
"It was my what?" Jacob encouraged he was smiling now because whatever it was it was going to be good he thought she was all of a fluster and looked so damn cute when another wave of her honeyed arousal hit him hard…
"Your scent…" she whispered
"My scent?" he repeated a puzzled look on his face. Bella sighed loudly blushing profusely
"You smell simply wonderful to me Jake…" she shyly explained. Jacob tipped his head to one side in that animalistic way all the pack had as he watched that sweet mouth of hers. "On the bath towel" Bella pointed to where it hung on the back of the door his eyes flickered to the where the towel was hanging a grin on those sensuous lips of his "I dried my hands and face and well…" She paused as another blush flooded onto her face "All I could smell was you" He took her beautiful face in his hands as she screwed her eyes shut
"Bells honey…look at me" he began as she opened her eyes to peep up at him "Don't be embarrassed" he smiled a huge megawatt grin then cheekily added "I know I smell wonderful I'm irresistible…"
"Dork!" She laughed "Don't go getting big headed." He pulled her close to his chest and smiled she looked so indignant it was good to see her feisty side again "His eyes darkened and he bent down to whisper in her ear
"Do you want to scent me Bella?" She looked up at him puzzled "It's a wolf thing" he added "Scenting each other it's the smell and comfort of pack" Bella looked thoughtful then nodded shyly.
"Erm okay…" She whispered "But I don't know what to do"
"Just relax and do what feels natural Bells" he laughed. Bella took a deep breath and leaning forward she ran her nose across his bare chest. Oh my freaking god she thought as Jacobs scent hit her hard musky…delicious…male…Her eyes snapped to his and he nodded ever so slightly. Feeling strangely empowered Bella stood on tip toe to take a long draft of scent from Jacobs neck it hit her even harder and arousal like a shock wave raced through her small body settling in that secret place that begged for release..
Standing on tip toe and stretching a little further she rubbed her jaw against the side of his a lupine gesture that set his chest rumbling with pleasure. His strong arms wrapped around her and he lifted her up as she instinctively wound her legs around his waist. Their mouths met tasting each other with a new found sensual awareness. Bella never wanted that long kiss to stop but Jacob pulled back…
"Charlies cruiser is coming down the road we'd better settle ourselves before they come in" he whispered his hot breath igniting chill bumps down her neck and across her shoulder in its wake
"Who are they?" She replied wondering who Charlie would be bringing to the little red house.
"Charlie is bringing Sue with dinner she has cooked here" he replied. Her eyes widened and a deep flush appeared on her cheeks as he slid her slowly down that hard body of his. Jake laughed as she tried to straighten herself out all of a fluster. "You look fine Bells" He chortled with her swollen lips she looked more than fine he thought and he would have given anything to take her to his bed right this minute, it had been days since he had made love to his little mate and right now he had a severe case of blue balls…
He caught her up in his arms and she struggled a little "Shhh" he whispered his voice rumbled with Alpha power "Its ok don't panic" he kissed her sweetly on the lips and she melted against him closing her eyes and taking a deep breath.
Bella opened the bathroom door just as Billy let Sue and Charlie in. With Jacob following behind she threw herself into her father's arms…
"Dad!" She cried as Charlie caught her in a big hug relief written all over his face.
AN: Good old Charlie the lady's man of Forks…lol but he deserves to be loved too don't you think? I mean the last woman in his life was Renee the man needs a goddam break after that crazy freak…Oh boy has he got some questions for Jake and Billy but you'll have to wait till next time for that and our loved up couple won't anyone ever give them a little space…? Jeez parents everywhere they turn!
Till next time xoxo