A/N: Whipped this chapter up today, it's got a smutsy ending. Next chapter will be the bonfire, and a bit of drama goes down. Oh - and it will also be in Jacob's POV. enjoy this one! Thanks again to SnapeSnapeSevRusSnape for the great feedback! I recently updated my other story Coming Home, it's meant to be a sequel to Outcast but I just couldn't wait to get it up. Check it out! It's a Seth/OC romance.

Chapter Twenty – Wolf Girls and Pasta Salad

sometimes I need a little sunshine
and sometimes I need you
keep giving me hope for a better day
keep giving love to find a way

-lenka, everything's okay

oOoOo

I woke up to the sound of pounding on a door, and sat up startled as I looked around. I was alone in bed and fear crept in. Where was Jacob?

"Renesmee!" I hear Seth's deep voice call from the hallway and suddenly felt relieved. Jacob's bedroom door burst open and Seth stood there grinning wildly.

"Good morning half-vampire princess! Your guard dog sent me over to get you up to go to Sam's."

I rolled my eyes and lifted myself out of Jacob's rickety bed, stretching as I stood. "Where is he?"

"He was checking in with some of the elders, and had a few errands to run. Don't worry, he'll be back soon." Seth said confidently as he walked over and pushed me out of the room. "Go shower, you smell."

I scoffed and swatted at him but he jumped out of arms reach and gave me a grin before loping down the hall and towards the living room.

I peaked around and inhaled slightly, letting my senses lead me to the bathroom. It was a small, somewhat outdated bathroom. A shower/bath tub combo sat against the wall, a small sink right next to the door and a toilet between. I noticed fresh towels hanging and decided to hurry up if it meant I would get back to Jacob sooner. I stripped and turned the shower on, hopping in before it heated up and cursing to myself at the cold water hitting my skin.

I made the shower quick, washing my hair and body in record time. I wrapped my body and hair in a towel and peaked out of the cracked door to make sure Billy or Seth weren't around to see me barely covered by the small towel. I jetted down the hall and back into Jacob's room, shutting it quickly. I nearly jumped when I saw Jacob sitting on his bed with his back against the wooden headboard. He smirked at me and trailed his eyes down my body.

I blushed intensely and held the towel tighter, "Hi." I mumbled, biting my lip and casting my eyes down at the floor.

"Hey." He replied gruffly.

I wrinkled my nose and stepped towards my bag on the floor, careful to not flash him as I leaned down and picked it up. I glanced at him quickly and plopped it next to his feet.

"Why didn't you wake me up?" I questioned as I rifled through the small bag for an outfit. I smiled triumphantly as I located what I wanted to wear. It was a pair of high waisted, wide legged mustard trousers and a white turtleneck sweater.

"You needed the rest, besides it was stuff I had to do on my own. Alpha stuff." He assured me, and eyed the garments I was holding up. "That looks nice."

I blushed at his compliment and glanced at him. "Is it too much? I just want to look . . . grown up."

He chuckled and shook his head. "Nah, you'll look amazing. You do in anything."

I snorted and eyed the door. "I'm sure you'd love a show but -"

He held up his hands and was off the bed in record speed, a blush adorning his russet cheeks. "I'll wait in the living room. I just wanted to . . . see you. I missed you and I've been away an hour." He admitted with a nervous chuckle.

I felt my face heat up again and touched his cheek gently. "I miss you always, sometimes even when you're right here."

He kissed my forehead and darted out of the room, shutting it swiftly behind him. I sighed and dropped the towel. I pulled on underwear and a bralette quickly before dressing myself. I tied a small bow with the waist belt that looped around my trousers and slipped into some tan backless flats. I looked at my reflection in the small mirror that hung over Jacob's dresser and frowned. It was definitely an Alice outfit, and I felt really out of my element. I wasn't used to wearing something so girly and feminine but knew I wanted to make a good impression on his pack and their imprints. I brushed out my wet locks and applied a little makeup, nodding to my reflection when I felt satisfied. I grabbed my small over the shoulder purse I brought with me and threw a few things in it like my new cell phone and lip gloss.

I opened the door and nearly skipped my way to the living room, flashing a grin at the three men who sat on the couches.

"Good morning, Billy." I said, smiling wider at him.

He gave me a smile back and nodded, "Good morning, Renesmee. Jacob and Seth tell me you have a big day planned."

I bit my lip and nodded, "Yeah, we do. We're having breakfast at Sam and Emily's, I'm meeting everyone else today." I told him shyly. "Will you be coming too?"

He shook his head, "No, but I'll be seeing you three later tonight at the bonfire."

Jacob stood up and patted his fathers back, "We better get going, if you need anything just call me dad."

He nodded and watched as Seth and Jacob bound over towards me. "I'll be just fine, son." He told him with a smile.

Jacob wrapped his arm around my waist and began to lead me out of the house. "Bye, Billy! I'll see you later!" I called over my shoulder as we left. I was surprised to see the sun shining, and my face broke out in a grin.

"Sun." I mumbled, and flashed my eyes to Jacob as we walked towards my car.

He chuckled and opened the door for me, "It's rare but it's nice it's out on your first day here."

Seth jumped into the backseat with a sigh and ruffled my hair as I settled myself into the passenger seat. "I can't wait to see everyone. Emily is a great cook!"

I swatted his hand away and glared at him. "Don't try to embarrass me today, Clearwater. I'll go vampire on you."

He wrinkled his nose and turned away, "You wouldn't and you know it."

Jacob chucked and brought the car to life and began to pull away from his dad's house. "I'd pay to see Nessie kick your ass."

Before I knew it, we were pulling up in front of a house nestled into the front of dense woods with a tin roof and wooden siding. It was a quaint cabin that was full of life. I took in the vast colors of fall that was all around us, with red, orange and brown leaves falling from the trees every few minutes.

"Wow, the trees are so pretty." I mumbled as I began to open the door. Jacob slid out and jogged around, grabbing it and opening it all the way with a smirk.

"Woman, let me open your doors." He grumbled with a laugh and took my hand to help me out. I rolled my eyes and lifted myself to kiss his cheek. He turned his head and caught my lips with his own, and sparks flew throughout my body. How had I gone so long without kissing him?

We kissed until Seth cleared his throat. "Can you two maybe not make out in front of me?"

I pulled away from Jacob and pushed Seth forward towards the house. "Jealous."

He nodded side to side and grinned at me before bounding towards the house and up the porch stairs. He burst through the door and I heard a chorus of people yell his name.

I flashed a panicked gaze to Jacob who smiled at me reassuringly. 'You're okay' he mouthed and led me through the door.

I blinked a few times as I took in everyone in the room. I recognized mostly all of them from photo's and knew their names, but didn't want to seem weird and greet them without a real introduction. There were four men I didn't recognize at all.

"Jacob Black!" A lower feminine voice called, and I recognized the woman with the scarred face as Emily Uley, Sam's wife and imprint. She was exotically beautiful, and the scar the ran down her face almost enhanced her beauty. It was like her strength and exquisiteness radiated from her. She pulled my Jacob into a tight hug and flashed a warm smile at me. "Hi, Renesmee. I'm Emily. It's so, so great to meet you. When Jacob called and said he imprinted, I was so over the moon. Then he sent pictures and we all couldn't believe it." She announced, poking Jacob in the ribs with her elbow. My face turned deep crimson as I tucked hair behind my ear.

Sam appeared behind her and I could sense his apprehension as he placed his hands protectively on his imprints shoulders. I felt my face fall but tried to remain nonchalant.

"It's nice to meet you too, Emily." I replied, stretching out my hand to shake hers.

She looked down at it with surprise and chuckled, brushing Sam off to pull me into a hug. "Welcome to the Wolf Girl Club." She whispered in my ear, and touched my cheek tenderly as she pulled away and floated across the room, disappearing into what I assumed was her kitchen.

Emily was extremely maternal and I could feel that from her, she seemed truly kindhearted and full of happiness. My eyes flickered around and noticed everyone else was watching us intently, still quietly chattering.

"Renesmee, this is Sam." Jacob introduced us a bit stiffly, his eyes flashing between him and I. I felt Jacob grip my waist protectively, and extended my hand to Sam.

He took my hand in his large, rough one and shook it, and then gave me a small smile. He seemed very serious and intense, but had a warmer feel to him as well.

"Not what I expected, good to meet you." He said to me in a deep voice, and stepped away. I knew there would be some uneasiness over my presence on the reservation, but it was one thing to expect it then another to experience it.

I looked over to who I recognized as Rachel, who smiled brightly at me from her spot at the table, sitting on top of a man's lap who had to be Paul. She wasted no time in waddling over to us and nearly tackling Jacob in a hug, despite her large, round belly. I could hear the baby's heartbeats inside her pregnant stomach and felt myself smile at the sound. Two lives were growing inside of her, and I was overwhelmed with joy seeing a pregnant woman for the first time.

"Jake, my stupid, idiot brother. I've missed you so much!" She teased and let go of him briefly, only to pull him into another hug.

His laughter boomed through the room, "Hey, Rach. I missed you too. God, you're round." He joked nervously, eyeing her stomach.

"Watch it, Black!" Paul snarled, and then gave him a smile.

"Good to see you, Paul." Jacob nodded to him and looked down at me with a smirk.

"Nessie, this is my sister Rachel and her husband Paul." He gestured to them both and then squeezed my side. "That's Kim, Jared, Bodhi, Kai, Collin, Brady, Lucas, Takoda and Leah, Seth's sister."

They all gave me a wave, nod or smile and I waved tightly back, returning my attention back to Rachel. "It's really amazing to meet you. Jacob speaks so highly of you, Rachel." I told her gently. I wanted to pull her into a hug but was afraid I'd hurt her belly.

She watched me eye her and she rolled her eyes, "I won't break!" She whisked me into a tight hug, and my eyes widened feeling her belly move against me.

"Oh!" I announced and pulled back, looking down again. "They moved!"

She let out a giggle and rubbed her stomach lovingly, "They must know their Aunt Nessie is here! I've told the boys about you and Jacob."

Jacob snorted and led me over to the table, pulling a chair out for me to sit. I glanced at Kim, and gave her my best, friendliest smile. She blinked at me and gave me a strange look.

Ah, she obviously was unsure of me.

"Oh, Kim. Lighten up. She won't eat you." Leah quipped and smirked.

I choked on the glass of orange juice Jacob poured me and flashed a panicked look to her.

Seth looked at me horrified as everyone in the room tensed. "What? Don't act surprised." She grumbled with a shrug.

"Leah!" Jacob hissed through clenched teeth and placed a hand on my shoulder.

I laughed awkwardly and gave her a tight smile. "I know there's the elephant in the room and it's me. I'm really appreciative of the hospitality you're showing me by having me over, and hope to gain all of your trust and acceptance. Despite all of our differences and beliefs, I promise I'm here only to love and respect the people of La Push. I've accepted the value of my role as Jacob's imprint, mate, and future wife." I announced to everyone with a strong tone, lifting my chin and touching Jacob's hand that was resting on my shoulder.

There was silence for a moment before Quil broke out in a chuckle. "That was literally the most eloquent thing anyone has ever said to me. I feel like I just heard a award speech or something."

Everyone erupted into laughter and the air in the room relaxed after that. I joked and talked with all of the girls throughout breakfast, telling them about the boutiques I've been to, and all about my hobbies. They seemed really receptive to me after that, and even invited me to Rachel's baby shower later in the week . . . which I was confused about. How would we shower her babies if she was still pregnant?

"There will be pasta salad!" Kim giggled as she touched my hand briefly.

I furrowed my eyebrows and looked between the girls, "Pasta . . . salad?" I questioned.

That was also something I've never heard of, and I was pretty damn smart.

Emily's hand flew over her mouth in surprise, "You don't know what pasta salad is?"

I blinked and shook my head 'no' slowly.

Seth snorted from across the room and I shot him a glare before turning my attention back to Rachel, Emily, and Kim.

"Is it just lettuce and noodles? That sounds kind of unappetizing." I mumbled with a blush.

I heard a few snickers from the guys and then a swat followed by an 'ow'. I turned to see Jacob grinning at me and Embry holding the back of his head in discomfort.

"No, silly! It's noodles, veggies, cheese, meat and Italian dressing. It sounds weird but it's good!" Rachel exclaimed.

I gave them a grimace and bit my lip, "I mean . . . I'll try it."

Emily chuckled to herself and shook her head, "It's at four on Friday, at Rachel's house."

"Don't feel like you have to get the boys anything!" Rachel chimed in quickly.

I blushed again in embarrassment, not actually knowing what a baby shower was and didn't know it involved gifts.

"I've never been to a baby shower, what . . . is it anyways?" I questioned slowly.

Rachel's eyes widened, "It's sort of like a pre-birthday party for babies. Where you celebrate the mom and the babies being born soon."

I nodded, "Will your son's be there?" I asked, pointing my question to Kim and Emily.

They both smiled and nodded. "Yes, of course!" Emily replied.

I felt my face light up in excitement and I bounced a little in my seat. "I can't wait; I have never met children!"

All of their faces fell as they looked at me in confusion. I blinked a few times realizing they probably didn't know the depth of my childhood.

"Nessie wasn't around babies or other kids growing up." Jacob said stiffly for me, saving me from my own embarrassment.

Kim's mouth dropped open before she snapped it shut. "Oh, that's alright. Cheveyo was the first baby I ever held actually, I thought I was going to drop him the whole time! When Dakota wakes up from his nap soon you can hold him."

Emily rolled her eyes, "Chev was a squirmy little baby . . . speaking of . . ."

Just then, I heard the squeal of a small child from across the house and the patter of tiny footfalls.

A tan little boy, about five years old, ran into the room and jumped into Emily's arms.

"Good morning, mommy!" He giggled as he laid kisses all over her. I watched in amazement at how small and adorable he was, the sound of his tiny little heartbeat made my own flutter with delight.

I watched as Sam play roared at the little boy, picking him up and spinning him around. He continued to giggle until he was set back down. I blinked as his eyes landed on me and he gasped.

"Pretty!" He squealed and darted over to where I was sitting. I looked down as he tugged on my pant leg and motioned his arms up. My eyes flashed to Emily who was smiling brightly at me.

"He's very friendly." She mused, brushing her bangs out of her eyes.

I bit my lip and placed my hands carefully under his armpits like I watched Sam do with him, and lifted him into my lap.

"Hi, I'm Cheveyo. Who are you?" His big, innocent brown eyes blinked at me with expectance.

I giggled in response and took in his small frame. He was lanky for a toddler, and had shaggy black hair that curled around his face.

"I'm Nessie." I told him with a big smile. I felt Jacob lean down and ruffle the tot's hair.

"Hey, Chev. It's been a while; do you remember me?" He questioned the little boy at eye level.

He nodded fervently, and reached out to touch Jacob's face. "Uncle Jake!"

Jacob let out a laugh and whisked the little boy out of my lap, "Yeah, that's right. Missed you little buddy, hope you've been good for your parents?"

He looked over at Sam mischievously, earning a snort from his mother. "He's a bit of a wild one."

Chev giggled and squirmed around in Jacob's arms until he set him down, and without a second glance he was off running through the house.

"He is so cute, Emily." I gushed, and played with the ends of my hair nervously.

The rest of the morning we spent our time with the pack talking and laughing, and I began to feel really comfortable and accepted. Just before noon, Jacob announced we had to get going to run some errands. The morning had flown by, and I was feeling very happy and even sort of loved by the wolf pack and the imprint girls. It was honestly nice to interact with people that weren't vampires or teenagers. They moved, breathed, and fidgeted in conversation as a normal human would. Unlike my family, who had to force the human charade. I felt like I . . . fit in. Sort of.

"Bye! We'll see you tonight!" I called over my shoulder as we stepped outside.

Jacob let out a shaky exhale and led me to the car. I furrowed my brows and grasped his hand. "What's the matter?"

He smiled tightly at me and shrugged, opening the door and helping me in.

I watched as he jogged around and slid in next to me, bringing the engine to life and pulling away from their secluded home.

"Nothin' really. It was just a lot to take in." He finally told me, but I wasn't convinced.

"What's really bugging you?"

He sighed and rolled his head around to crack his neck. "Jared. He wouldn't stop staring at you like your . . ."

"A vampire?" I finished with a half-laugh.

He shot me a concerned glance and nodded. I sighed and took his hand in mine. "Not everyone is going to accept this right off the bat, Jacob. I realize that, and it's okay. You're taking over for Sam, and that's a huge shift for everyone as is. Throw in his new Alpha's imprint being half-vampire . . . I would be staring too."

Jacob chuckled and shook his head, then brought my palm to his lips. "You amaze me. You're taking this all in full stride, and it makes me proud."

I felt myself blush and shook my head, "I mean . . . I did have a meltdown last night, so more like half stride?" I suggested playfully.

He gave me a look, and I rolled my eyes. "Who were the other four? I didn't know there were more than ten wolves."

Jacob sighed and flexed his fingers on the steering wheel, "It was news for me too this morning. They're relatively new. There were a few nomads that hung around for a few days, giving the pack a run around before chasing them off. Enough time to trigger more boys to phase though."

I wrinkled my nose and frowned, "Does that happen a lot?"

He shrugged, "Not when I was here, but it's a pretty desirable town to settle in if you're a vampire. With the weather and all."

I nodded as I stayed silent, not really having a good response. I was a bit frightened at the news, but knew I shouldn't be.

Jacob drove us out of La Push, and wouldn't tell me where we were going. We made our way towards Forks, and soon were driving through the small, podunk town.

"This town is smaller than I thought." I murmured, watching as we drove through on the main road.

Jacob snorted and shrugged, "It grows on you."

"Where are we going?"

Jacob smiled brightly at me as he turned down a short dirt road that led to a big, building with three tall garage doors. Above the middle garage door hung a sign that said 'Black's Auto Repair'

I gasped and looked at him, "Is this it?"

He nodded and cut the engine after he parked right in front of the door with an awning over it. I wasted no time and scurried out, running to the front and looking around.

"Hurry up, Jacob! I want to see!"

"Nessie, it's really nothing. It's just a big building with car stuff. Not that interesting." He mumbled with a slight grin.

I rolled my eyes and placed my hands on my hips expectantly. "You know I love 'car stuff' too." I stated and turned my nose up at him playfully.

Aunt Rosalie had taught me a lot about cars, including how to build engines and repair just about anything auto related. It wasn't exactly a passion, but I did enjoy it. So, when Seth and Jacob told me about his shop I was ecstatic for him.

I watched impatiently as he jiggled the key in the door and unlocked it, walking inside and flicking the lights on. I took it all in, admiring at how organized and clean it was for an auto shop.

"So, still holding Seth to that deal?" I questioned as I absent mindedly walked around, running my hands over a stack of tires in the corner.

"Yeah, kid needs to finish. I don't know why he thought dropping out to chase me around was his smartest choice."

I shrugged and turned back to face Jacob, and hopped up on a countertop. I crossed my legs and folded my arms over my knee. I raised an eyebrow to him invitingly, hoping he'd catch the hint.

"You know, I noticed the sign said the shop was closed for another hour."

Jacob audibly gulped and shifted back and forth between his feet. I beckoned him in with my eyes, and he wasted no more time being away from me. He easily settled himself between my thighs, and hoisted me up closer against him.

We leaned against each other, silently, for a moment. Each of us had playful smirks spread across our faces, just staring at each other. We knew what we wanted to happen next, and it was inevitable.

I grasped his face with both of my hands, admiring how my skin tone looked against his briefly. Porcelain against copper.

I pressed my lips against his mouth, and a groan surfaced from deep in his chest. Eliciting that he had been waiting for this; needing this. I kissed him deeper this time, but still tantalizingly slow. I wanted to tease him as I dragged my lips over his and across his cheek bone.

He growled and gripped my backside tightly, and crashed his lips against mine. Again and again he kissed me, rougher each time, hungrier every passing second. I let a moan slip between my mouth when I felt his groin stiffen against me, and my body instinctively ground against him.

He leaned even closed, if we could possibly get any closer we'd be fused together, and slipped his tongue into my mouth. We both groaned while tasting each other, driving us to desperately fight for dominance with our mouths.

After a few minutes, we both pulled away breathless. Meeting each other's eyes with hazy lustful gazes, I gave him a lazy smile.

"Hi," I stuttered meekly, trying to fight the giggle that was coming out of my mouth.

He rolled his eyes and nuzzled my nose with his. "Hey."

I still wanted more.

I pecked his lips a few times, each kiss becoming more and more chaste. Before I knew it, Jacob had me off the counter and against the wall like last night, his hand digging into my backside making me moan and roll my hips against him.

Jacob pulled away and looked around, spying a chair and settling down on it. I groaned at the new angle, settling myself in his laps so I could grind against him. He hissed between clenched teeth and both of us buckled into each other.

We probably looked like two horny teenagers dry humping to anyone who might have looked in, but I didn't care. Our kissing was fast and deep. I clawed at his t shirt and yanked it over his head, only pausing our kisses when the fabric brushed over his face.

I reached for the hem of my shirt and began to lift it, but Jacob stopped me.

"You don't have to do that if you don't want to." He told me gently, slowing his kisses and pulling back slightly.

I huffed and moved his hands away, pulling the sweater over my head and sending my curls messily over my chest and back. Jacob blinked a few times, and then went to kissing my neck hungrily as he took in the tiny white bralette that left little to the imagination. I could feel him smirking against my skin as I moaned whenever he would nibble and lick sensitive spots. He pressed his palm against my stomach and moved upwards frustratingly slow, letting his fingers stop between my breasts, resting on my sternum. I whined and pushed my chest against his hand, wishing he would just touch me already.

"Are you sure?" He questioned calmly, pulling away from me again.

I huffed and stared at him with hazy eyes. "Jacob."

He chuckled and dove back towards my mouth, kissing me softly this time. His frantic, desired kissing was gone and replaced by slow, soft kisses. I liked kissing him slow, too. I could feel every inch of his mouth, and taste him so much better. I memorized the shape of his top lip sucked between both of mine, and how his teeth felt scraping against my tongue. My body moved slowly against him, too. I ran my hands over his shoulders, scraping my nails down his chest, making him growl and pull me closer.

Just when I thought he couldn't make me feel any better, he moved his hand where I had desperately wished he would touch for so long. He squeezed gently, and moved his hand across my breast. He moaned so softly into my mouth, causing my hips to buckle against him. I felt him twitch under me, eliciting my own moan.

"Jacob," I breathed, rolling my hips against his at the same time he rolled his against mine.

His head fell against my neck and it didn't go unnoticed that he was watching me move against him, his eyes flicking back and forth between his hand on my breast and my hips against his.

"So beautiful," He murmured, kissing down my chest and pausing between my breasts. I let out a breathy whine in protest, hoping he would keep going.

He moved his hand behind my back and his fingers gripped the clasp of my delicate bralette. I nodded fervently and he wasted no more time before unhooking it and pulling it down my shoulders.

He gasped when he took in my naked breasts and suddenly I felt a little . . . shy. Jacob had only ever seen me partially naked, and even though his hands had already been inside me . . . this felt different. More intimate.

"Wow,"

I licked my lips nervously and ran my hand through my curls, pulling them over my chest. Jacob's dark eyes flashed to mine and he shook his head, brushing my hair over my shoulders to expose my chest again.

"Don't hide. You're . . . so perfect. Beautiful."

I blushed crimson and pressed my lips against his again, hoping he would touch me without the flimsy lace between our skin this time.

Jacob did not keep me waiting long, and soon his hand was at my breast again, kneeding and rolling his palm against it. I moaned and arched my back into his grasp, causing him to massage me harder. He caught my nipple between his thumb and forefinger, and I almost came undone right there. I gasped, my hips bucked and I bit down against his neck. Blood trickled into my mouth and I moaned deeply, letting myself suck on his skin just for a moment. Jacob's blood tasted . . . amazing. It was sweet but still rusty and salty at the same time.

Jacob surprised me by moaning into the air as I sucked a bit harder, feeling myself grow more aroused just by tasting him.

I had never bitten anyone before . . . and the only time I had human blood was when I was an infant and couldn't hunt. Jacob didn't taste like a meal, though. Tasting him was . . . intimate, and sexual. It made me hungry for his body, his hands and his mouth – not for a meal.

I whimpered and licked the wound, forcing myself to pull away. I could still taste him in my mouth, and felt a bit guilty for indulging on him. Jacob looked at me wildly, his eyes bright but hazy. His hand was still covering my breast as my chest heaved and panted, and I felt how flushed my cheeks were.

"That was . . . so hot." He mumbled in disbelief.

I let out a short, breathy laugh of relief. "I didn't mean to."

He shook his head and smiled "I don't care . . . if you bite me. I actually . . . kind of loved it."

I bit my lip and lowered my mouth back to his, and just as we were getting back into our groove of kissing, I heard the sound of tires rolling over the gravel outside. We both perked up and flew off one another, hastily throwing our clothing back on.

Just as I was tucking my shirt back in, one of the garage doors began to open and Jared and Embry bounded through. They stopped when they saw us, and exchanged quick 'oh shit' glances.

My face was flushed, and my hair was wild – and the scent of my arousal definitely still hung in the air. They flickered their eyes to me, then to Jacob and then to the ground.

"Hey . . . guys." Jacob said slowly while rubbing the back of his neck. "I was just showing Ness the garage. It looks good. Can't wait to get back to working."

Embry let out a short snort but quickly shut up when Jacob narrowed his eyes at him.

"Did you see everything you needed to see?" Jared asked, looking at me pointedly.

I blushed harder and fiddled with the waistband of my pants, avoiding their cheeky grins.

Jacob grasped my hand and pulled me along with him, sending both of them warning growls as we walked past them before opening the car door for me.

"See you two kids later!" Jared shouted from the garage as we backed out and drove away.

I thumped my head against the seat and glanced over at him. "Jacob, I just want to lock you away and have my way with you with no interruptions for once."

Jacob choked on air and coughed a few times to settle himself, before gazing over at me.

"I mean . . . yeah, okay. I could definitely make that happen." He said chuckling, his russet cheeks turning pink.

I giggled and interlaced our fingers as I stared out the window, wondering where Jacob was taking me next.