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Thank you for patiently following and reading this story. Thank you for your kind reviews too I love to hear your theories. I hope you enjoy this chapter …Angela oh dear… sweet, kind and one hell of a problem! OXO
And now the story continues
Chapter 37 – Angela…
Bella lay in bed feeling absolutely exhausted. Earlier that day she had finally awoken from what seemed like a nightmare but… and this was the nub of her worries it hadn't felt like a nightmare…it had felt real. She couldn't quite wrap her mind around it all and involuntarily shivered in response as she recalled how her skin tingled from the sea breeze and how the smell of the camp fire seemed to linger in the air, surely that was overdoing it for a dream even for someone with her vivid imagination.
Taking a deep breath to calm her-self, Bella rubbed her tired eyes hard which only irritated them further as they tingled and watered. Her body and mind were crying out for the sleep she continued to deny them as she desperately wanted to be awake when Jake finally came to bed. She began to wonder what was taking him so long as he'd promised he would quickly follow when she had gone to take a hot shower.
As the skin on her ankle started to itch again Bella's thoughts returned to the puzzle that was now threatening to consume her…the strange scratches that resembled claw marks and the scrapes upon both her knees as if she had fallen over…how on earth did they get there? Jacob had assured her she never left the bed
"But I…I was just dreaming how could such a thing happen?" she muttered aloud a frown clouding her pretty face as she spoke , as if saying it out loud would shut up the worry that was starting to eat at her tired brain. Her brown eyes settled upon her ankle which she dangled from under the sheet at the side of the bed. There for all to see was the evidence that something had happened to her whilst she was asleep but she just couldn't remember what and by whom.
It was all so frustrating, she remembered Taha Aki and the third wife…she remembered the Spirit Warrior and how she must help Jacob…but everything else for now was a blur. Bella pulled the corner of her bottom lip into her mouth and began to nibble. Jacob and Billy knew more than they were letting on. She had heard whispered theories between Billy and Jacob after dinner when they thought she was deep in conversation with Angela.
Something about spirit walking…
But she couldn't be sure…everything was hazy and she was so damn tired. She nibbled harder at her lip Jacob had just smiled and kissed her when she tried to ask questions. Her suspicions became even more aroused when Billy had been quite abrupt when he spoke to Old Quil on the phone. She had hoped the old guy would come over. He wouldn't keep the truth from her... Bella sighed loudly now she would have to go see Old Quil herself. She needed answers and knew she wouldn't get any from Jake for the time being he was so over protective
"Men…" She suddenly huffed loudly before turning her pillow and getting comfy. Jacob would no doubt claim he had her best interests at heart by keeping her in the dark but all it did was annoy the hell out of her. Bella didn't like secrets but, now wasn't the time to start an argument with Jake. She was so tired she knew she wouldn't win this round but tomorrow she had a plan.
Her tired mind flipped back to Angela and the look on her poor friends face when Sam phased. "Oh Ange" she sighed. "What have we dragged you into?" Bella yawned she had really wanted Angela to stay the night with her but Sam had been insistent that it was better for her to stay where he could keep an eye on her. Her eyelids began to droop as her mind continued to buzz something was going on but Uley was a master at keeping his feelings under wraps. "Tomorrow …"she mumbled as sleep finally engulfed her.
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Jacob looked at the worried expression on his father's face and sighed heavily as he leant against the worktop taking another gulp of milk straight from the carton he held in a huge hand
"Jacob stop doing that" Billy grumbled "You're not a little kid anymore" Jacob smirked a little in response tipping the final drops of milk into his mouth before crushing the carton which he threw into the trash
"What's eating you Dad?" he enquired knowing full well what it was because it was eating at him too.
"Bella" Billy replied twiddling his thumbs "I mean what the fuck happened today son?"
"Bella woke up." Jake responded but his eyebrows were drawn together in a deep frown. Despite his answer he was worried too
"Hmm" Billy rolled his eyes at his youngest child "You know what I'm getting at Jacob. Yeah she appeared to wake up but I don't believe she was asleep and neither do you" His father's eyes settled on his son's
"She was dreaming dad that's all" Jacob snapped back
"And the scratches on her ankle? The scrapes on her knees? How do you explain those?" Billy was calm he knew how to play the long game Jacob would eventually come around to his way of thinking.
"Bella could have scratched herself" Jacob almost growled in return. Truth was the wolf didn't believe Bella had just been sleeping either but then again he was an ancient spirit Jake on the other hand tended to listen to the man. He glanced at his father then pushing off the worktop…
"It doesn't make any sense to say Bella was anywhere but asleep in our bed." He began "Surely you don't believe Old Quil's theories based on old wives tales and hand me down legends." Billy looked up at Jacob shaking his head a little and sighed
"Not so long ago a pack of vampire killing wolves were just old wives tales Jacob" he wheeled his chair a little closer "Yet here you stand evidence that they exist and the legends are true". Jacob shook his own head in response
"But where did Bella go if I choose to believe?" Jake raised his eyes to the ceiling and pulled a hand through his hair this was starting to sound like an episode from the Twilight Zone.
"You don't want to believe because you are afraid" Billy almost whispered. Jacob's eyes narrowed and his lips drew back baring is teeth
"Afraid? I'm afraid of nothing!" he snarled as the Alpha in him began to rise in defiance
"Not for yourself Jacob" Billy's calming bass voice rumbled in response "Nor the pack… but where Bella is concerned…" he looked down for a moment at his clasped hands laying in his lap before raising his dark eyes to Jacob "This may be a gift from the Great Spirits themselves, something that you cannot protect her from nor should you protect her from either" Jacob said nothing in reply Billy was right he was afraid , something deep within told him it was gonna happen again and maybe the next time he would be unable to Alpha order her home…
Jacob closed his eyes for a moment taking a deep calming breath. He didn't want to face the truth because the truth hurt…his greatest fear was losing Bella. Vampires he could hunt and kill. Jeez he even denied an imprint for her, would walk to the ends of the earth and die for her if he had to…but this…? What if Billy was right that Bella had a gift? For a few fleeting seconds before she took that deep breath he was convinced she had passed and yet…
The wolf clawed at his insides demanding to be let free. Jakes eyes snapped open he'd heard enough he needed to leave. As he tried to walk past, Billy caught his arm and as if he knew what his son was thinking said
"Bella is your marked mate Jacob, nothing will harm her you and the wolf would never allow it" But Jake shook his head a little. He wasn't so sure the events of the past couple of days had shaken him, events that he couldn't control and for now were beyond his understanding.
"I'm going for a run dad" he ground out "A lot has happened this evening and I need to run wolf" Billy sighed but nodded and watched as his huge son went out closing the door behind him.
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Jacob ran through the dark forest it felt good to run wolf. His muscles twitched and stretched as he ran shedding the tense tightness that had gathered in his shoulders. Out here amongst the overgrown ferns and the huge trees he felt free no longer restrained by his humanity. Lifting his large muzzle to the sky he howled and in the distance the two wolves on patrol eerily answered their Alpha's call. Assuring them that everything was okay, that he was just checking in, Jake immediately closed down the mind link he wanted to be alone think things through.
The enormous russet wolf thundered along the hidden track that meandered through the middle of the forest. Small nocturnal creatures scattered before him and a huge owl screeched overhead disturbed from a nights hunting as low branches snapped and swayed in the wolfs wake. The small rabbit that darted across Jacob's path caught the huge wolfs attention his natural instinct was to give chase to anything that ran.
He easily cleared the fallen log in pursuit of the small creature who by a whisker managed to scuttle down a hole to the safety of its burrow. The russet wolf considered clawing away the earth in an effort to win his prize but already the man was distracted as his thoughts turned back to Bella just like they always did.
"Spirit walking…" Jake huffed as his mind tried to make sense of what had happened to Bella. Logically it was nothing but a fever induced hallucination the result of the bite he had given her when he marked her. He winced a little at the memory but the wolf rumbled in delight.
He began to recall the evening's events even Sue having examined Bella had changed her theory about what had happened she threw away tribal superstition and settled for the scientific viewpoint that it was a fever. Maybe she felt compelled to say it was a fever as she was sat next to Charlie Swan at the time. Come to think of it Jake thought she had looked a little guilty as if she didn't quite believe her own theory but it was the only rational explanation they had and without Old Quil to counter the argument they all clung to it like drowning men to a life belt.
As far as Sue was concerned Bella had made a full recovery. The fever had passed and the bite had healed although unbeknown to Sue it shone like a beacon to the pack, they could clearly see Jacob's mark and for some strange reason it called to their own wolves to come closer much to the irritation of their Alpha.
Jake's claws dug deep into the soft soil as he growled loudly his mind filling with images of Embry and even Sam. They had stared at Bella when she had gotten changed for dinner. The tiny tank she wore put her shoulder on show in all its glory and the two wolves had gotten close enough to almost touch when Jacob lost it which only scared Angela Webber even more than she already was….
Angela Webber… now there was another fucking problem he could do without. Jacob bared his teeth as he came to a complete halt his huge muzzle sniffing the air around him. Turning he took off in the direction of La Push. He picked up speed as he ran towards the cliffs. If Angela Webber was a problem…then there was another brewing in the shape of Charlie Swan who had sat at the table assessing everyone like the good cop he was.
Something didn't sit quite right but Charlie stopped short of questions because he was just plain relieved to see his little girl recovered from the strange bug she had picked up. As far as he was concerned Bella was still a little too pale and tired looking for his liking but Sue had assured him he would see a vast improvement over the next couple of days. Charlie didn't mention the fact he felt Bella would improve even more if she came home to Forks where he could keep an eye on her.
Jake huffed again Sue could tell Charlie the Sun was blue and the sky yellow and the man would believe it. It was starting to become obvious to all that Charlie Swan had a crush on Sue Clearwater and all the signs were in favour of Sue feeling the same way about Charlie too.
He shook his huge head as the wind ruffled his russet fur and he looked out across the dark waters of the ocean that crashed against the rocks far below. Clouds rushed across the bright moon casting dappled light along the cliff edge. The faint flashes of light in the distance heralded a storm far out to sea and the wind around him picked up in response.
The weather was changing as summer said goodbye to La Push and autumn impatiently awaited her turn in the spotlight. The huge russet wolf turned his nose towards the forest already the signs and smells were there… that fall was on its way.
With the inclement weather the bonfire he had agreed to, at Charlie's request and much to Bella's disgust to celebrate her birthday this coming weekend would most likely be the last of the year. He took one more lungful of fresh salty air before turning his large body in the direction of home.
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Jacob moved silently across the bedroom sliding his cut-offs down and off as he walked. Bella looked fast asleep until he slid under the sheet and she lazily turned towards him
"How you feeling honey?" He asked as he dipped his head to kiss her. "I'm surprised you're still awake" Bella could hardly keep her eyes open as she relaxed into the kiss and his warm embrace. As Jacob pulled back a little smile edged onto her pouty lips
"I was asleep" she protested "but you woke me" Jacob just smiled at her silly expression "Besides you smell soooo good" she added as her body seemed to burst into flame just at his touch and her arms wound around his neck pulling him closer. A little surprised at her reaction given the fact she was so tired Jacob pulled back but his own eyes glowed with desire in response. There was something so alluring about her tonight he thought but he gently but firmly unwound her arms and placed them back upon the bed
"I take that response to mean you're feeling a lot better" he laughed a little before placing another quick kiss upon her lips. Jeez she was so adorable even half asleep he thought
"I am feeling a lot better Jake" Bella began then yawned as she tried to force her eyes to open. The sudden appearance of the moon highlighted Jacob's beautiful brown skin contrasting it perfectly against the white of the cotton bedding. She was almost cross eyed with the effort as she focused on him wondering at his beauty. Jake chuckled again as he pulled away and laid back against his pillow turning slightly to watch her.
"You're so tired Bella" he began reaching out and hooking a stray curl behind her ear "In fact I think you're exhausted with everything that has happened today" Bella was trying to prove otherwise as she scooted over and kissed him on his hot lips. "Mmmm" she gasped God his lips felt real good against her own. Her small tongue lightly licked her own lips a little groan escaping as she savoured the taste tingling upon her tongue. Her mind scrambled to make sense of what her body was telling her. Jacob had always tasted good but when had he started to taste this good? Had something changed?
"I love you Jake" she suddenly mumbled almost sounding a little drunk as she nibbled along his firm jaw before running her tongue around the shell of his ear. A million chill bumps exploded over Jacobs shoulder and arm. He closed his eyes and hummed approval before suddenly moving with supernatural speed he had Bella flat on her back and his firm body pressed against her front. The wolf growled this is what they needed to do claim their little mate it had been too long since they had been within her heat.
Jacob took a deep breath of air that was saturated with Bella's thick sweet arousal. Somehow he managed to get enough control to roll off her soft willing body and put a little distance between them. Awake now Bella's big brown eyes followed his movements a pout forming on her lips which right this very moment Jacob desperately wanted to suckle and nip. Thankfully he thought his massive hard on was hidden by the sheet, he raised one knee to disguise it further.
"Jake…" Bella began just his heat and scent alone was driving her crazy how she longed for his touch that had burned her skin…his kiss… her body felt like it were on fire
"You need to rest" He whispered leaning over and placing a chaste kiss upon her forehead "Nurse Clearwater's orders. No exertion or excitement" he almost laughed out loud at the look on her face like he'd taken sweets from a child
"When does the Alpha take orders from others?" Bella pouted again as Jake raised an eyebrow in response she was getting a little feisty.
"When it makes sense to keep his mate healthy" he looked very much the Alpha as his dark eyes captured her own which only turned Bella on more…
"But I am healthy" Bella whined scooting up close to him again. If Jake moved anymore he'd fall out of the bed. He balanced precariously on the edge as Bella went on to argue her case. "Sue examined me and she said I was fine" but then she yawned again …an enormous gaping mouthed yawn too
"Gah!" she exclaimed "Betrayed by my own body." Jacob laughed loudly in response in that sexy throaty way that vibrated through Bella settling in that hot spot at the apex of her thighs. She instinctively rubbed her thighs together seeking some form of friction. Jake pulled them both to the middle of the bed
"See …" he murmured as he kissed the top of her head "You're tired now sleep no more arguing or I'll go for another run." Bella opened one bloodshot eye and attempted to glare at him but she simply didn't have the energy. Instead she settled for inhaling the scent of his skin. Jacob listened to her breathing even out as sleep once again engulfed her.
"But tomorrow honey" he whispered as he stroked his huge hand up and down her arm relishing her silky smooth skin "Tomorrow I'm gonna make love to you all day" Smiling to himself he closed his eyes and fell asleep content next to his little mate, she was safe in his arms and he intended to make sure it remained that way too whatever the cost.
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Angela stood in the small kitchen of the cabin and looked around. She blinked once, then twice as she took in the scene. There was no furniture, no cooking equipment nothing obviously she thought to herself the previous occupants had moved out but she still wondered why Sam had brought her here. She wandered up the little hallway and looked into the two bedrooms; once again the rooms were bare. Where on earth was she going to sleep?
The sound of the door screen banging against the outside wall brought her back into the little kitchen and there stood Sam. His big dark eyes looked troubled as he took in the look on Angela's face...
"Are you ok?" he began moving towards her a large hand reaching out to touch but fell to his side at the last minute. He shoved both hands into the pockets of his cut-offs. "I'm sorry I was gone for so long it's just taken longer to organise things than I thought"
Angela didn't get a chance to reply before the back door opened again and Embry, Seth and Paul heavily laden with bedding and other essentials came in.
"Angela" Embry nodded in her direction before looking back at Sam " Where do you want this little lot?" he jutted his chin at the armful of quilts he carried
"Put them in my old bedroom for now." Sam replied he glanced at Angela who stood motionless by the kitchen counter and looking very nervous "Angela and I can sort out a bedroom each shortly" he smiled at her with a look he hoped reassured the girl that he didn't expect them to share. The door crashed again and Jared stumbled in with a mattress...
"Where do you want this?" Jared laughed "We've got another outside."
Sam sighed deeply before pointing to the rooms down the little hallway. Trust the pack to make a meal of it, a simple request to move some furniture had turned into a fiasco. Besides all of them were taking far too much interest in poor Angela they stared at her as if she were some sort of oddity and grinning like fools. Sam was about to growl…
"I'll show you" Angela stepped forward startling Sam. She smiled a little at him then began walking towards the rooms "One mattress in each room I think." she added then turning she caught sight of Sam still watching her; he gave her a little surreptitious nod. That encouraged her to take more control.
"Put one in Sam's room" she pointed towards the larger of the two available rooms and the other can go into mine" she gave him another small smile before disappearing into the bedroom followed by Jared.
Sam swallowed hard there was something about Angela saying the bedroom was hers that resonated deep within. His wolf hummed in agreement. The girl was safe, under their protection and in their home. Home that was the one thing Sam thought he would never call this cabin again. He looked around at the empty rooms and sighed. He hadn't been back since Emily had left and he had intended to keep it that way too.
Maybe Billy had been right when he refused his offer to give the cabin to another family. Billy had asked him to give it time and if he still felt the same way in 6 months then he wouldn't stand in his way. He was pulled from his thought s by the sound of the door screen crashing in protest against the wall again.
"Jeez… she cleaned the place out…" Paul stood in the doorway shaking his head "Leah said she took stuff" he continued as his eyes met Sam's "But I thought she would have left you something man" he dumped the cardboard box containing essentials on the kitchen counter "I mean at least a fucking bed and a coffee cup" A smile crept onto Sam's lips as he shook his head a little
"You know Emily always thorough in whatever she did" Sam's deep voice rumbled "But in a way I'm glad she did take everything gives me a chance to start anew" Paul nodded he wasn't gonna press it by asking what had brought on this sudden change of heart and besides Leah was waiting for him in their own cabin they only had a few hours before he was back on patrol. But he couldn't help but wonder if the quiet dark haired girl had something to do with it.
Jared and Seth chose that moment to come back into the kitchen followed by Angela. The door screen crashed one more time as Quil marched in holding a small flowery holdall.
"I tried to grab what I could…" he began sounding apologetic "But I had to be quick you know get in and out without being seen" he glanced at Sam who rolled his eyes in response, shaking his head a little. Who in their right mind had nominated Quil for this particular task he began to wonder as his eyes sought out Embry.
"Th…thank you" Angela stepped forward and took the flowery bag from Quils huge hand" I'm really grateful …um ah… Quil" she smiled shyly at him.
"It's got all your essentials in it" Quil replied looking a little smug now he'd gotten some approval from Angela "You know toiletries and stuff. I also grabbed some t shirts and jeans" Angela nodded tears were starting to form in her big brown eyes she was so grateful and a small growl percolated up from Sam's chest in response. He didn't like to see her upset part of him wanted to reach out and draw her close…his hands were pushed back in the pockets of his cut offs again…
"There's ah… also some ah…" Quil looked a little embarrassed as all eyes returned to his "Well you know ladies under garments" Angela froze looking a little horrified in response but of course Quil missed the signs "I just grabbed a handful of those" he grinned at her before waving a large meaty paw in the air "They were so small I think I practically emptied your drawer of lacy things" Angela stood rooted to the spot her cheeks on fire. No guy had ever…ever seen her underwear let alone touched it she was mortified. She clasped the bag to her chest like some sort of shield
"Jeez Quil" Paul almost spluttered "Way to go man, way to go". Quil looked puzzled at each of the guys he went to say something else but Sam was quicker off the mark
"Well I'm sure Angela is very grateful" he practically growled "But we need to get to bed." Sam could have slapped a hand over his mouth as a slow smile crept onto Quil's lips in response but it was too late he winked at Angela and wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.
Angela looked even more shell shocked as it dawned on her she was about to be left alone with Sam a man she hardly knew. She wondered about her rash decision to leave her home without a second thought when he had asked. Unfortunately Quil was on a roll…he winked at Sam who stood with two huge fists clamped to his sides the wolf roaring in his ears
"Ah I see well don't let us stop you and…" Quil didn't get to finish his sentence as Jared bundled him out of the door.
"Night sleep well" the guys chorused laughing loudly before piling into Jared's pick up and driving off into the night. When Sam turned to apologise to Angela he found her rummaging through the cardboard box on the worktop before triumphantly pulling out the kettle
Coffee? she smiled shyly and Sam nodded a small smile on his own lips.
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When Angela awoke the next morning she felt totally refreshed. Glancing at her cell she noted the time it was only six thirty. She shook her head a little and her long dark curly hair came tumbling down from where it had been loosely tied in a messy ponytail. Lying back on her pillow Angela wondered how was she feeling this good with only a few hours' sleep on a mattress on the floor?
The sun was starting to fill the small room with light seeing as there were no curtains and Angela got out of bed padding towards the closed door. She hesitated and listened but could hear nothing. Maybe Sam was still in bed she thought as she slowly opened the door and stepped out into the hallway but Sam's bedroom door was ajar and she could see he wasn't in bed. She continued along the small hall towards the kitchen but he wasn't there either.
Taking a deep breath of relief Angela walked towards the kitchen counter and lifting the kettle filled it with water. A cup of coffee was definitely what she needed right now and maybe get something to eat too. Then she mused to herself she would find a quiet spot to think a lot had happened in a few hours and she had to take time to process everything. It wasn't every day that you met young men who changed into huge wolves.
Whilst the kettle boiled Angela washed up the two mugs from the night before and her thoughts drifted to Sam. To be honest she had laid on her mattress with her heart in her mouth when they had first gone to bed as the enormity of her situation had hit her. She was in the middle of nowhere or so it seemed to her, with a man she hardly knew sleeping next door who could let's face it burst into her room at any moment and….
She closed her eyes and shook her head. She might not know Sam very well but her inner sense told her he was fundamentally a good guy. He was always considerate and well -mannered but somehow she felt there was more to Sam Uley than he was prepared to share.
"Shower" Angela spoke out loud to herself and passing by the small kitchen window she peeped outside. Her car was parked to one side one of the guys must have driven it over. She smiled to herself all she needed now were her keys and there they were on the small wooden dining table. She laughed out loud this time how on earth had she not seen them earlier? The large key fob with her birth sign wasn't exactly small enough to miss.
A little while later she wandered back into the kitchen feeling more refreshed from her shower. Her tummy gurgled loudly she was hungry and it looked like there was no food either. Closing the cupboard door she turned and almost screamed the house down Sam was standing directly behind her. Her hand shot to her mouth to stifle any noise she could feel bubbling up. Sam gently reached up and guided her hand back down to her side.
"Sorry" he murmured his big dark eyes focused intently on hers "Wolf remember?" he waved a large hand at himself "We can move quietly" he smiled a little tentatively at her and Angela couldn't help but smile back. That seemed to appease Sam a little and he relaxed slightly stepping back from where she stood.
"You hungry?" he asked his head tipped to one side as he surveyed her face. It struck Angela that he looked well…a bit animal like if she were honest his head tipped to the other side as she hesitated then nodded.
"Yes…I…am a little hungry" then taking a deep breath she added "I was looking for some cereal or something…I..." she stuttered again under his intense stare "I wasn't being nosey or anything." She wrung her hands together and looked down at the floor. She didn't really know Sam yet she was going through his cupboards and drawers. It wasn't exactly polite behaviour as a guest in someone's home. Sam reached out and placing a finger under her chin tipped her head up
"No worries" he smiled at her "I would have done the same besides I can tell you there's nothing to find anyways"
"What happened?" Angela asked "Have you just moved in?" Sam shook his head his eyes dropped to the floor
"No my um err…" he looked down at nothing in particular for a few moments as he tried to think of what to say. He settled for the truth as his hand dropped back to his side then his dark eyes returned to hers. "I lived here with my girlfriend but we broke up and she took some furniture back to her mothers."
Some furniture who's he kidding? Angela thought more like she cleaned you out. Her tummy tightened at the word girlfriend maybe they would get back together…maybe he still loved her…she felt a little anger now sort of protective how could someone do that to Sam? Leave him with nothing…? Whoever she was she didn't deserve him…
"I'm sorry to hear that Sam" Angela managed to reply a little startled at the way she had felt when Sam had said the word girlfriend and she couldn't help herself when she asked "Do you think you'll get back together again? I mean seeing her on the Rez must be hard" Sam in turn looked a little startled at her question then he took a step closer to her, they were toe to toe he was that close. His head tipped to the side again as he spoke
"No she's gone for good she's not Quileute she's gone back to her own tribe." His dark eyes dipped towards Angela's mouth then he added "I don't want her to come back either" his face came closer to Angela and she could have sworn he sniffed the top of her head. Her heart beat picked up in response and she closed her eyes as a strange throbbing started to pulsate through her body. As quickly as it started it stopped. From being so close he was suddenly gone.
Startled Angela opened her eyes and looked around the room. She found him leaning against the kitchen counter eyes closed shoulders slumped like he was in pain.
"Sam" she began "Sam are you ok?" She walked towards him but Sam moved again and this time the wooden table stood between them. Her heart dropped into her tummy he was trying to put distance between them she thought he doesn't want me close to him. Pulling out a chair Angela flopped down onto it and fiddled with her car keys.
"I can get my stuff and leave" she began but before she could finish Sam had moved with supernatural speed and grabbed the keys from her hand
"No you can't" he looked at her his face was intense "You can't leave the Rez or our protection not yet anyways"
"But I'm in your way" Angela replied "Please Sam just let me go home." He shook his head
"Too dangerous for you" he sighed a little "Look I'm sorry you had to spend the night here maybe I can ask Sue to give you a room." Angela didn't look up at him she didn't want Sam to see the tears that were gathering and she didn't want to leave him but all the same she just wanted him to be happy.
"That would be good" she murmured "Thank you Sam" but inside she was reeling Sam was sending her away he didn't want her in the cabin and who could blame him she thought. His girlfriend had only just left him and here she was treating the cabin like she lived there. She sighed loudly see the problem was she wanted to live there …with Sam… she'd fantasised about it enough…
"You ok?" Sam asked he looked worried as Angela glanced up at him. It was eating at him too he was running scared of how he felt about this young woman, how her scent appealed to him and the wolf.
"Yes" she managed to reply then standing added "I just need to go tidy my things" and then she rushed from the room. Sam desperately wanted to follow her he could smell her tears in the air and with his hearing he could hear the little sobs coming from the small bedroom. He leaned back against the kitchen work surface.
This wasn't good…this wasn't good at all he thought to himself he couldn't get involved with the girl fuck Emily had only just left and the damn imprint was still in place. At that moment a twinge in his chest reminded him of its presence. Besides Angela was too young…too innocent. He rolled his eyes at that one and the wolf who had been patient up until know howled deep within. Fuck what was he doing even contemplating being with her?
He closed his eyes and took in another deep breath of air full of Angela's arousal. The girl always smelt sweet to him but just then when he had got too close he had smelt her arousal for the first time and he couldn't understand what had triggered it. He hadn't touched her…he hadn't done anything as far as he was aware. Yet her heart beat had picked up and she had responded like he'd kissed her. Sam shook his head he couldn't be close to her but in moving away he had bewildered and upset her.
The wolf clawed at his insides he wanted to go find the girl but Sam knew the consequences if they did. Besides he wasn't entirely sure how he really felt about Angela Webber. No Angela had to go and live somewhere else before he did something he'd regret…that both of them would regret.
He waited a while in the kitchen then not being able to stand it any longer he went and gently tapped on Angela's bedroom door. There was no answer but he knew she was there right behind the wooden door that separated them.
"Angela" he began "Look I'm sorry if I upset you" There was still silence "I'm doing this for your own protection…I….I need to know your safe"
"Safe from what? Vampires I haven't even seen?" A small voice answered "Why Sam? Why do you want to protect me?" Sam leant against the wall and ran a hand through his black hair. She was still crying he could smell it and somewhere deep he felt like a heel for causing it. He didn't know what to say in reply he was keeping her safe from Victoria but why was he doing it? Why did he feel responsible? He swallowed hard why had he insisted to Jake that he go get her and turn down Bella's offer of a bed for Angela?
He closed his eyes and sighed because he wanted to bring her here. Both man and wolf wanted the girl safe in their den that's why.
"Angela" he began "Can you come out I'd like to talk to you"
"I don't think there's anything further to say." she sniffed but the door opened all the same and she stood there with her flowery holdall in hand "I'm packed and ready to leave" She didn't look at him but Sam knew her eyes were red and watery
"You don't have to go right this minute" he sighed he ran his hand through his hair again. Women he didn't understand any of them
"Oh I think I do" Angela sniffed. Sam reached out and took the holdall from her hand then he walked back into the room and laid it on the mattress.
"Let's go and find something to eat" Sam was still trying to look in her eyes but she would not meet his own
"I'm not hungry" she snapped her arms folded over her tummy which growled loudly in defiance. Sam couldn't help it he laughed
"Sure about that because your stomach begs to differ" Angela looked at him her eyes fierce
"Are you laughing at me Sam Uley? "She asked. Sam could have bitten his own tongue. He shook his head
"No Angela I'm not laughing at you I'm laughing at your stomach making that noise when you deny you're hungry." He liked that flash of defiance it brought her pretty face to life. Before Angela could reply her stomach growled again…loudly. She blushed
"Maybe you're right…" she hesitated. Sam just smiled and waited. "Maybe some breakfast would be good." To be honest she was starving.
"Come on then" he laughed holding out his hand "I know a great little place."
As soon as Angela placed her hand in his she felt at ease it was so hot and comforting. This is what she wanted more than anything… to be with Sam but deep down she knew it was unlikely to ever happen.
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So has Bella been given a gift from the Great Spirits? The ability to Spirit Walk? Hmmm and what about poor Angela the girl is head over heels in love with Sam but he doesn't seem to see it or maybe he just doesn't want to? Questions questions ….
Till next time oxoxo