***Yea, sorry about the miss spell of Eleazar. I didn't catch that until this chapter. BAH! I hope you all enjoy this chapter too. I'm working on the next one. Hopefully have it post by tonight or Monday. Love ya guys..and I'll keep up the good work...or try too. Bethy99***

Bella and I laid around for what felt like months. I brought her breakfast in bed and hold her while she cried. She was going through a depression from the lost and frustration that she couldn't help.

I heard a knock on my window. I leaned over kissed Bella on the cheek and walked over. I saw Sam standing there with a huge smile. I opened up the glass that was between us, "What's up Sam?" His smile got bigger, "I would ask you the same thing but I already know." I rolled my eyes and growled at him. He laughed, "Alice wanted me to tell you that Zafrina will be back on Monday. She would like the whole pack to be there to meet the new comer. I guess she will be able to communicate with us in wolf form."

I raised my eyebrow, "Really? That's interesting. Okay, we will be there." Sam nodded, "I'll let you get back to business." I reached threw the window and smack him on the shoulder as he tried to get away. "Damn Jake, I was just joking." He said laughing as he ran back towards the Cullen's.

"We can go back now if you want too." Bella's voice came from behind me as I closed the window. "No, we will stay here until we are needed. Sam has it under control. We need our time." I moved back towards the bed and lay behind her, wrapping my arms around her. She sniffled and turned to look at me. "Jake we have been in bed for two days now. The only time we have moved was to take showers, go to the bathroom, or eat. I ready to go back. I know..." she sniffled again. "I know that we lost the one thing that we were hoping for but we have to look to the future. We have a fight ahead of us and we need to be prepared."

Tears were starting to form in her eyes. I placed my hands on both sides of her face. "I want us to have our time. We need to take care of each other right now." She started to shake her head, "No, Jake they need us there." I sighed and looked up to the ceiling. Lips touched my throat and I closed my eyes. She knew when she kissed me there I would do anything for her. I lowered my head to look her in the eyes again, "Alright. If you are ready to go back, then we will." She nodded her head and gave me a small smile. She didn't want to go back but she thought that she should.

I sighed and moved off the bed. "I'll go get the shower started for you." As I walked past her, she grabbed my hand. "How about we take one together," she whispered. She started to get up out of bed; I had forgotten that she wasn't wearing any clothes. I growled and scooped her up and rushed towards the bathroom. Her lips were on my neck and shoulder area, trailing kisses up and down.

After an hour in the shower, we decided that it was time to head toward the Cullen's. We walked hand and hand to the truck. I opened the door motioning her to get in. She did with a little giggle. I climbed in behind her and fired it up.

We drove down the road, I saw out of the corner of my eye the boys were following me. I snorted, "What's wrong Jake?" I looked over at Bella, who was messing with her hair. "Oh, it's nothing. Looks like Embry and Quil have nothing better to do then follow us." Bella looked out towards the woods and smirked. "I hope they didn't hear everything." She blushed and looked down at the strand of hair she was playing with. She was biting her lip and looking ashamed. I rubbed my hand down her face and laughed, "Who cares if they did. I'm sure my screaming chased them away." Bella finally laughed.

When we arrived to the Cullen's, we were both laughing. Alice was at Bella's side of the truck before it was in park. "Bella, I have missed you," she chirped. Bella smiled at her, "I've missed you too Alice. Where is everyone?"

Alice hugged her tight, "They are out hunting. The only ones that are here is just Edward, Carlisle, Esme, Jasper, and me. Emmett and Rosalie went into town to get you and the pack some food." As I got out of the truck, Sam was by my side. "You didn't' have to come today you know?" I nodded and looked over at Bella. "Oh it was her idea." I smiled at him and walked over to Bella. Her smile was genuine and she wrapped her arms around my waist. She still needed time but she was doing better than before.

The weekend went by fast and Zafrina was back. "She is very much a, what are they called," Zafrina was having a hard time explaining why her friend wouldn't come and meet everyone. Alice spoke up, "She a loner. She prefers the company of animals. Her ability has left her, by herself in away, at least to other beings." Zafrina nodded but continued, "She said she will talk only to the leader of the pack of wolves. I told her that was you, Jacob, am I correct." I nodded my head and glanced over to Sam. He nodded too in agreement to Zafrina. "I told her also, if you are not in wolf form that Sam is your second in command." I nodded and so did Sam.

Zafrina smile her beautiful smile and turned to walk away. "Wait Zafrina, what's her name?" I asked in haste because I wanted to know who I was going to be talking to. It's weird to have an outsider communicate with us. Edward was the only vampire we knew that could do that. Zafrina turned her head to look at me; her smile was still in place. "Her name is Tecmessa, but you can call her Tessy for short." I nodded my head and looked at Sam.

"I want everyone in wolf form to meet with her. I'm going to go check on Bella. Come back and tell me how things go, okay?" Sam nodded and took off for the woods. I slowly walked back towards the house and I could hear Eleazar and Kate talking. "I don't think she can do it Eleazar. I would put money on it that if she becomes a vampire, her mind would be able to do it."

Kate sounded upset but promising at the same time. "I agree," Eleazar chimed in. I walked through the door and went to the living room where everyone was. Bella wasn't there, I looked at Kate and she motioned towards the kitchen.

As I walked into the kitchen I could hear whimpering. I turned towards the sound and saw Bella with her arm wrapped around Edward. I growled and walked towards him. His eyes came up to mine and I stopped in mid-stride. Bella looked up at me and whispered, "Jake." I looked down at her and those brown orbs were swollen to the point I didn't think she could shut her eyes.

I started to walk again, looking only at Bella. When I got close enough, her arms came around me. She pulled me close and started to cry again. I hushed her and looked up to Edward. His eyes were eyes of concern. "What happened?"

Edward turned and walked to the other side of the countertop, grabbing a glass and got a bottle of water out of the fridge. He placed it in front of Bella and me. He opened the bottle of water and poured it into the glass. "Here Bella, drink some water," he whispered towards her. She let go and grabbed the glass, drinking down every drop. I growled, "What happened, Edward?"

He leaned back on the sink, "They don't believe that she can shield, at least not as human. They were trying to talk her into changing." I growled again but felt hands around me again. "Ever single one of you is putting her through to much. She just lost our baby and was told, that this group of vampires are after her. Now you are telling her that she needs to become one to protect everyone. That's just....fucked up. That's the only way to say it." Bella whimpered below me.

There was a commotion behind us. "Oh my, Peter! Charlotte!" I could tell it was Jasper's voice and that he was excited to see them. Edward left the room to greet the new comers. I looked down at Bella and kissed the top of her head. "Bella, honey you don't have to do anything that you don't want too. You don't have to become a vampire for anyone."

Sam walked into the kitchen. "Jacob I'm sorry but Tessy won't talk to me. She wants to talk to you. She won't come anywhere near us either. We have no clue what she looks like." I nodded my head. I looked down to Bella, "Do you want to go home?" She shook her head, "I want to go to my home. I want to see Charlie. I want to stay there until the fight." I was a little taken back but I could understand. We had been avoiding Charlie for awhile now. Of course, he loved me as a son so as long as she was with me, he didn't care where she was. I nodded my head, "Sam, can you take her to her home. I'll go talk to Tessy."

I stood Bella up and hugged her, kissing the top of her head. "I'll come by later and see you." She shook her head, "No. You stay here. Just let me, let me be alone tonight." I was stunned by this. Why doesn't she want me there for her? "Are you sure?" I looked into her eyes as they came to mine. I could tell she was tired but there was something else there. "I'm fine Jacob. You need to be a leader and not worrying about me. Please, go do your thing tonight. I'll be at home and I'll see you sometime tomorrow." She pulled out of my arms and walked down the hallway towards the front door.

Sam came to my side, "Send Paul or Embry to stay close to Bella's house." He nodded and ran after Bella. I stood there in the Cullen's kitchen not knowing what to think or do. What was going on with Bella? I was worried about her. She wasn't acting the same and we only had a few more days until the Volturi arrived.

I sighed and slowly walked outside. I slowly stripped off my shirt, and by the time I hit the tree line I had my jeans off. I laid them down on the ground as I transformed. 'Tessy, it's me, Jacob. You wanted to speak?' I heard what sounded like an angel speaking, 'Hello Jacob. I see Zafrina has told you my nickname. It's a true pleasure to meet a werewolf.'I snorted as I ran towards, where I thought her to be. I came to nothing but thin air. She giggled and whispered, 'You will never find me, nor see me. I'm not even close to the Cullen's home. I wanted to let you know, I'll be there with aid. I have found another pack of wolves that are willing to help us. Of course they are not as big as you but still will be a great deal of help.'

I snorted again as I ran in the other direction that I thought she was. Again, thin air, she giggled again. 'Good bye Jacob.' Then there was nothing. 'Tessy? Tessy? What the hell?' I started to look around. 'She did the same thing to us, Jacob. She asked where you were. I told her you were with Bella and she demanded to speak to you.' Sam's voice rang though my head.

I got back to my clothes. 'Embry, or Paul, I'm on the way to Bella's. Don't worry about posting there.' I heard them mumble something as I changed back to my human form when I cursed at Alice standing right there.

"What the hell are you trying to do give me a heart attack?" She laughed her little voice, "I don't think I could do that. Did you have a nice talk with Tessy?" I raised my eyebrow toward her, "Yes, why?" She shrugged her shoulders, "I think you two will really get along together. Just wondered if you have seen her yet?" I shook my head, "She was hiding from me." Alice laughed again, "Tessy is a funny girl. Well, night Jacob." Then she was gone.

What the hell is going on with all this? These vampires are acting weirder than usual. I shook my head and got dressed. As I put my shirt on, it felt as if someone was watching me. I looked around but didn't see anything. I walked out of the woods and started towards Bella's. It was going to be a long walk but it was worth it to make sure that she was safe.