As the sun cascaded into Bella's bedroom, I was still laying wide awake watching my angel sleep. I had just asked her to marry me. I started to think about the imprinting process that has always been told to us. I would fill the need of what she wants. I will fill the void in whatever is missing.

I lightly touched Bella's face and a smiled came across her face. My heart skipped and I felt that connection. I couldn't be away from her. I was the person that filled her void. Had I imprinted on her?

Bella's eyes flickered opened and those gorgeous eyes came to mine. "Hi," she whispered in a sleepy voice. "Good morning beautiful," I whispered and kissed her forehead. She moved so that her whole body was facing me. I saw her naked body under the covers and I wanted to make love to her again. I growled and kissed her lips roughly.

There was a tap on the window. I growled at the irritation, Bella just laughed. "Why can't we have a moment's peace?" The window opened, Bella squealed, and I jumped up to stop whoever it was. "Oh Bella it's just me," the little pixie of a vampire said as she climbed in before I reached it.

I looked around for my underwear and I saw it about a mile away from the bed. "Oh my," Alice chirped. I looked up to see Alice's back towards me. "I see why Bella likes you so much." I smirked as Bella squealed at Alice to shut up. I made it over to my underwear and slipped them on before Alice turned around.

"I came to tell you that the Volturi have left early. They plan to arrive tonight when the moon is straight above us in the meadow." Her voice was strong but worried. I looked past her, out the window, seeing the light dusting of snow on the trees and ground.

"Alice, why are they coming early? I thought that they would come this weekend. It's only Wednesday." I looked over to Bella, who had the covers pulled up to her chin and looked scared. I looked to Alice, "Why didn't you tell us sooner?" Alice shrugged her shoulders and looked at me. "I wanted to give you one last night together, without worrying about the future. Now, come we have to prepare."

Bella whispered, "What about Charlie?" Alice started to climb out the window, "Don't worry about it. You are staying with me since my family out of town. He's not expecting you back until Sunday night." Then that little pixie was gone.

I looked over at Bella, who now looked confused. I walked over and closed the window, than sat down beside Bella, pulling her into my arms. "Are you okay," I asked in a whisper. She nodded and sniffled. I lifted her chin as I looked down at her. Tears were starting to fall down her face. "Bella, what's the matter love?"

She closed her eyes and shook her head no. "Bella, something is wrong. What is it?" She pulled away from me, throwing the sheet down and walking over to grab her clothes. I stood up and followed her to where she stood. I wrapped my arms around her waist and kissed her shoulder.

"I'm worried Jacob," she whispered and I could feel her shaking from the tears. "Bella look at me," I started to turn her towards me. She turned but she was looking at the floor. I grabbed her chin, forcing her to look up at me. Tears were streaming down her face. I wiped them away with my thumb. I leaned in and softly kissed her. I pulled away and her eyes were still closed. When those glorious eyes opened, I smiled.

"I'm worried too. But Bella, you have people around you that love you and willing to die to protect you. They will die to protect the Cullen's. I won't let them get to you. I promise that I'll protect you until my last breath." I leaned in and kissed her deeply, pulling her up against my chest. I felt her tiny hands go around my waist and creep up my back.

I broke the kiss, "Go get ready. I'm going to go out and tell Sam what is going on. I'll be right back." I kissed her softly before going to the window. "You could use the door you know," she hissed. I turned my head to look at her with a smirk on my face. "I like going out the window though," I got a little smile from her as I opened the window, jumping out to the ground.

I ran towards the tree line, transforming within seconds. 'Sam, have you heard?' That voice of the angel rang in my head, 'Yes they know. They said that they will be at the Cullen's very soon. Are you with Bella?' I then recognized the voice, it was Tessy. 'Yes, Tessy. I'm with Bella right now. We will be at the Cullen's in a few also. I would like to meet you before the fight to arrange a strategy?'

I didn't hear anything for a moment or two. 'Um, I don't know. Let's talk about that later. The pack of wolves that I found is ready for a fight. They are looking forward to help protecting the woods from these intruders.' I wondered why she sounded so sad right then. Why won't she meet me face to face?

'Okay. Could you do me a favor, and pass the message that we will be at the Cullen's soon, to Sam?' Silence for a few moments, 'I would be more than happy to pass that message along.' I whispered my thanks then transformed back with Tessy's voice still in my head.

Why did she sound so sad there towards the end? She seemed happy when I started to talk to her. When she asked about Bella, her voice seemed sad after my response.

I stood there for a moment, listening to the sounds around me. I heard movement behind me. I whipped around but didn't see anything or anyone. I sniffed the air but didn't smell anything either. Weird, I thought.

I climbed up the tree to Bella's window again. She was in the shower, so I went down the stairs to make us something for breakfast. Bella finally came down the stairs about ten minutes later to the smell of eggs, bacon, and toast. "What's this," she asked with a smile.

"Well, Charlie left for work and I didn't want you to have cold cereal." I kissed the top of her head as she wrapped her arms around me. "Go, sit. I'll bring your plate in a second." Bella nodded and walked over to the table. I brought the plate over with everything I made and then went back to work. After my food was done cooking, I grabbed two glasses of orange juice. We sat in silence, just eating.

"Bella, I have to run home for something. I'm going to take you to the Cullen's and then I'll be back as soon as possible." Bella looked up from her plate confused, "Okay." I shrugged, "It should only take a few minutes, hopefully." Her eyebrow rose up. I laughed but didn't say anything else. "You ready," I asked grabbing her plate and laying it in the sink.

"I guess," she whispered. I walked to her side, grabbing her hand and pulling her up, into my arms. "Let's go. We have lots to do today." She nodded her head and kissed me softly on the chest. We walked into the living room where she strapped on her boots and grabbed her coat.

Got her to the Cullen's and told Sam that I would be back in a few minutes. I had to find it, and I needed it before tonight. I took Bella's truck and drove down the familiar highway towards La Push. I didn't want to run because I didn't want to have to answer questions.

I pulled in the driveway and I saw my father was already in the doorway. I got out of the truck and walked into the house. "What were you thinking Jacob," my father mumbled to me. "You don't belong together, you know that," he grumbled. I turned and glared at him. I small growl escaped my lips and his eyes went from anger to fear. "I want her and I will have her. She's mine and I will protect her until I die." I said between clinched teeth. I walked into my father's room and went to my mother's jewelry box.

"Jacob, what are you doing?" I heard my father from the other room. I opened the box up and saw what I was looking for, my mother's engagement ring. It wasn't much but it was something for my Bella to have. I picked it up and placed it in my pocket. I closed the lid and turned to walk out the room when I saw her. My mother was standing in front of me. She looked sad, and there was tears streaming down her face. "My son," she whispered.

I didn't even stop as I walked through the ghostly figure. My father was still in the same spot he was when I came in. "Jacob, don't do it. If you do this, you will die." I stopped in the doorway, breathing heavy. I looked over my shoulder at my father, "Then so be it but I would die happy knowing Bella was mine." I turned around and walked out the door letting the screen door slam shut.