The Alpha's Bride—Jacob + OC
Jacob Black was forced into a position of power when he first started phasing. Now he's been an Alpha to the La Push wolf pack for almost twelve years, and almost everyone on the reservation are hoping that he'll get married and produce an heir to the wolf pack and to the tribe.
Almost everybody on the reservation (at least those "in the know") still believe that having an imprint (or even just a wife) is essential to continuing the legacy of the Quileute heritage. Jacob, on the other hand, is still suffering from having his heart broken by a woman who left him for a vampire. On one night, Jacob and all of the guys from the pack heads to Las Vegas to celebrate a bachelor party for one of his pack brothers. What he didn't expect was that he would end up getting married to a girl that he not only just met the first night...but who is also his imprint.
Sara Carnegie comes from a well-off family from New York, but made a move to Washington to study teaching and hoping to work with children with special needs. She went through a bad break-up, and immediately put her heart and soul into her studies. Her friends, however, wanted to take her to Vegas to get her mind off of everything and to live life. What Sara never expected was to marry a complete stranger, and wake up in bed with him the next morning.
Sara wants an annulment, but Jacob wants more time with his imprint. With reluctance, Sara agrees to take her classes online and move with Jacob to La Push to at least make their marriage work for the next six months of it.
Could Sara love Jacob for who he is, or will she run the moment she discovers the truth?
Chapter 8
Sara's POV
Meeting Billy was not what I expected it to be. I thought he would disown his son for marrying that quickly and so suddenly...but turns out, I was wrong. He was so sweet, very funny, and yet he had the most positive attitude that I have ever seen on anyone in my life.
Billy reminded me a lot of my father, and it felt comforting; reminding me of home. It was a nice feeling, but after we left and went over to Jacob's home, the fear and anxiety came up again. I never felt more terrified until we gotten into the driveway of his house. I learned during the ride over that Jacob, along with some help from his friends, had build this house. It was beautiful, and though it was almost deep in the forest, it had a beautiful view of the beach from where we were now. Stepping out of the car, I looked at the house that looked like a log cabin that my family and I used to stay in when we were in Vermont during the winter.
Honestly, it was someplace that I would wish to stay in if I was out of the city. Jacob mentioned to me that when he moved out of his father's house, he wanted to build a house that would be within distance of his father's and of his shop that he co-owns with his friends Embry, Quil, and Seth. He put a lot of effort, trying to make this place perfect for himself and the family he would have.
Now that we're married, a part of me could see this life would be a good fit for me, but I also have to remember that I would be giving up a lot, just to be here with Jacob. God, what's wrong with me? Have I allowed myself to feel such strong feelings fora guy who could break my heart all over again?
I swore to myself that I would never allow another man to hurt me again, and yet here I am.
Jacob grabbed my things, and with his free hand, took me toward the front of the house. "Jake, you don't have to carry all of that. It's gotta be pretty heavy for you,"
"Nah, I got it." Jacob opened the door, but put a hand out for me to stop. Putting the bags inside, he came back and lifted me into his arms.
"OhmyGod! What are you doing?!" I squealed, wrapping my arms tightly around him so that I wouldn't fall.
"Carrying you across the threshold, isn't that what you're supposed to do?"
"Jacob, I.."
"It'll be fine, I won't drop you Sara."
"You promise?"
"Cross my heart," he replied, as he carried me into the house. Once he set me down, I gasped. It was beautiful, rugged, but beautiful. Almost like a dream for me to be here. Did I say that out loud?
"Wow,"
"You like it?"
I nodded. "Well, good. I'm glad you like it. Do you want some coffee or something?"
"Sure, coffee's great." I said, as I took in the place and the beauty of it. This would be a wonderful experience, right? I wished that it was more simpler than that.
A few hours later after I was settled in, it got darker outside, and of course, it was nighttime. My fears of being with another man, just sleeping in one bed, just heightened. I don't know what it was, but for some odd reasons, I just couldn't trust myself. I was feeling very vulnerable, walking into Jacob's bedroom in my nightgown. Probably stupid of me to wear a nightgown that looks like lingerie, but it's what I wear sometimes.
I was stupid enough to wear it when it's freezing cold right now. God, was I so stupid.
Anyways, Jacob came in, carrying a wool blanket and placing it on the bed. Mind you, he was shirtless. "Okay, so I'll go sleep on the couch, if you're okay with that?"
"Oh, Jake you don't have to do that. I'll sleep on the couch,"
"No, no. My father always taught me to be polite to guests, and even though we're married, you deserve to be comfortable."
"Jake, I couldn't do that to you."
"Sara, relax. It'll be fine. I'll be right in the living room if you need anything,"
I nodded, but then I stopped him. Turning around, he looked at me, waiting in anticipation. "Jake, thank you. Thank you for everything, and I'm sorry I doubted this ever working out."
"Sara, it's okay."
"No, it's not. I wasn't being open-minded, and what I'm trying to say is, I'm willing to try."
Jacob stared at me for a moment, then took big steps toward me and kissed me. The passion that erupted between us heightened even more, but before anything else could happen, he pulled away and whispered, "Thank you." With that, he left quickly.
I was stunned, and I could feel my heart pounding again. It happens every single time he's near me. What the hell is wrong with me?! I shouldn't be feeling this way, I really shouldn't.
Shaking my head, I got into the warm, comfortable bed, and tried to sleep. Instead, a dream came and haunted me.
*Dream Sequence*
I was standing in a middle of a meadow with a beautiful waterfall behind me. I noticed that I was wearing a long white gown, holding a bouquet of white roses and bells of Ireland. Then, I noticed two male figures on either sides of me; both were complete opposites.
The one on my left was my ex-fiance Cole, in his fancy suit with his blonde hair slicked back, and his dark green eyes nearly giving the other guy a death glare. He looked back at me, and stretched out his hand for me. "Sara, please forgive me? I just want a second chance with you. We can get married and travel the world together, like we always wanted."
"No, don't choose him!" Turning to my right, I saw Jacob, who looked so handsome in a pair of jeans and a white, buttoned-up shirt with his sleeves rolled up. "You and I are meant to be together, Sara. I know it's sudden, but it's kismet. You and I are meant to be, not you and this guy that slept with your best friend."
"Don't listen to him, he doesn't deserve you. You come from a wealthy family, and you deserve nothing but the best. What can he do for you? He came from nothing,"
"Yeah, but at least I would love her alone and not another!"
Suddenly, Jacob's eyes turned from dark brown to a bright orange color, as he shifted into a giant, russet-colored wolf. Looking over at Cole, he bore his claws and fangs, and his eyes turned bright red. I let out a scream and ran through the forest, as they fought one another. The bouquet fell out of my hands and onto the ground as I ran even further.
I finally stopped running when I became out of breath, and I found myself by a large tree that had candles, flowers and herbs surrounding it. Looking up at the tree, I noticed a carving of a wolf embedded in it, as I moved my hands to run it over the carving. Suddenly, I heard a snarl. Turning around, I saw the wolf...and as it showed off it's fangs, I looked deep into his eyes.
A part of me knew it was Jacob, and another part of me was terrified of the wolf, itself. Then, I saw Cole jumping from the top of tree, and slammed himself on top of the wolf, and dug his fangs into the wolf's neck. I screamed...and then I blacked out...
*End of Dream Sequence*
I let out a scream, popping up from the bed, when Jacob ran into the room and turned on the lights. "Sara? What happened?"
I ran my hands over my face, trying to get rid of the tears that already fell. "It was just a bad dream, that's all."
Jacob moved and sat down on the bed, brushing my tears away with his fingers. "Do you wanna talk about it?"
"Not right now, Jake. I just need some rest,"
"Do you want me to leave?"
Looking up at him, I realized that I did need him. I may not know him that well, but maybe this is my chance to get to know him better. I held onto his hand and said, "No. Can you stay with me? Please?"
He nodded, as I slid over in the bed so that he could lay down with me. He pulled me down, and turned off the light. Rubbing his hand over my arms, I rested my head against his chest, as I fell asleep to the lullaby of his heart beat and his musky scent...