Jake POV Saturday - June 21st
I just helped Rachel take my nephew's' home when I hear the roar of two motorcycle's coming towards the beach. It was only 8:30pm and the sun wouldn't set for another half hour or so. I just sigh thinking about Bella, ever since she left I didn't really have the courage to get on another bike let alone be near one. I have this overpowering guilt whenever I look at Charlie just knowing that the real reason she left was because of me. Even if she never felt romantically for me I still loved her and enjoyed the friendship that we had but being me I had to fuck it all up and push her away! I know I was just a kid and dealing with the fact that I turned into a huge ass DOG but it didn't excuse the pain and betrayal that passed through her eyes when I told her I didn't want her around anymore. I tried to go to her but I was forbidden to talk to her by the elders, if I just tried a little harder maybe I could have caught her in time. When I found out that she moved back to Jacksonville I was way past bitter, I was furious. It was hard for me to look to the elders for guidance after that when they were the very ones that made me loose the first girl I ever loved. When Charlie told me she married I felt a little down that she didn't want me there but I was happy. Happy because the way Charlie described Bella on her wedding day, she was truly in love and that is all I could ask for.
Getting closer to second beach the wind shifts and brings this unknowing whiff of wolf. When I turn to locate the scent I realize that it's coming from the two occupants on the bikes. It's not normal for other shape-shifters to come on our territory especially since our essence is everywhere! The first one I see is undoubtedly the wolf who looks about 6'2. He's got a leather jacket on with jeans and black boots. His russet skin let's me know that he's from another tribe but which one I'm not sure. The second one I can't really see since the animal of a man is blocking my view. I decide to investigate just in case they give us problems, the chief really doesn't need troublemakers right now.
They're walking closer so their voices are much clearer than from the parking lot, "I'm not sure if we should really be doing this now babes, I mean I've never smelt such a potent odor of wolf before. We are on their land without permission." I hear an elegant laugh from a woman, "Is my big bad wolf scared now? Hmm, don't worry Mama will make you feel better." You can hear the man huff at her exclamation. The man's walking backwards while facing her and talking then he suddenly turns around and I can see his companion clearly. All I can think is Beautiful, she's wearing these black leather shoes with black stockings that stops mid thigh. Those black shorts that are clinging to her curves with a red sexy off the shoulder shirt to cover her sensual creamy looking skin, My God Jacob get your shit together! She's a little slip of a woman, quite fair with this muggy red hair color but the thing that catches my attention are her eyes. They are the weirdest color of grey I've ever seen like some type of liquid silver. Only then do I realize that the woman is staring right at me... like she's looking into my soul to uncover all of my unknown secrets. I haven't felt this intense since Bella left and it's honestly freaking me out! Her stare is making me feel a bit flustered at the moment and that's when I smell her. She has such a sweet scent, peaches and cream with a hint of summer's rain. I tense up when I recognize that woodsy smell she's giving off. This must be the wolf's mate because she has his scent embedded in her skin, it's faint but it's still present.
"Hello, your Jacob Black right?" I'm not sure what to say to this woman I mean how the hell does she even know my name? Have we met before? I think I would remember meeting such a gorgeous, okay I'm gonna stop at that. "Ugh, yeah that's me." She just gives a cautious smile probably knowing that I'm a wolf like her mate. "So we heard there's a party down here? Do you mind if we join? We were looking fo…" I'm listening to this petite woman in front of me but I just have a bad feeling in my gut so I cut her off. "Um, I don't really know if that's a good idea Miss considering your mate is on our territory without permission. I don't know how your tribe does things but my pack will be put on edge since this is a family event. If you want you could come back tomorrow and talk to our elders and alpha about visitation but other than that I gonna have to say No." The wolf's face goes blank of emotions when I say this but he isn't looking at me, he's staring at his mate. He instantly pulls her closer to his body like a shield. I'm not really worried about this angel's reaction but I am more alert to the wolf's. In all honesty I'm not trying to be rude I'm just taking precaution to an unknown threat to my pack brothers and their family.
"Oh…" she sighs heavily in disappointment. Then I hear a distinctive rumble coming from her protector. "It's a okay darling" she whispers soothingly. Looking at me she approaches with a defiant stare when responding. "Very well Mr. Black, you've made yourself quite clear. We… I… I am no longer allowed on this land." She nods then proceeds to grab something out of her bag. At first glance I see a medium sized box wrapped with a silver bow which obviously is a gift. Is this a gift for Charlie? She then thrust the box into my hands, "Can I trust you to deliver this to Chief Swan since I am not allowed to give it to him personally?" she has a challenging glint in her eye when saying this. "Yes, I can. I do apologize for sounding harsh but these rules must be followed." I hear a scoff coming from the brute and when I take a glimpse this guy has a cocky ass smirk on his face. The girl just rolls her eyes when she speaks once more. "Tell the Chief and Deputy that I apologize for not being present but I am no longer welcome on Quileute soil. Thank you for passing this along have a good night." With that said she storms off back to her bike without a backwards glance. I'm frozen in shock by her abrupt departure. "Man, Good Luck with explaining to the Chief why you let his greatest gift walk away tonight." he says shaking his head. Of course I feel guilty but I'm trying to protect my pack so I respond with sarcasm instead. "I doubt the girl and whatever's in this box is that grand. I mean the Chief got a brand new truck today. I'm sure no item in here could beat that." The wolf's face gets serious so fast that I almost missed the rage in his eyes. "Sometimes material items aren't as fabulous or 'GRAND' as an item from the heart may be. But then again what do I know? We're just outsiders after all." From here I can hear a motorcycle leaving with such speed and the unwanted wolf is not far behind.
Charlie POV
I have to admit that my 'SURPRISE PARTY' was quite horrendous in the beginning but being here with the pack and all of my family and friends, I can't help but feel blessed. I mean I know Bella can't ever come back to me no matter how much I want it but knowing everyone here cares for me as much as I do them, I'm eternally grateful!
"Here you go Chief I think this would be the last of your gifts." I turn to Jake who's holding a box with a silver bow on top. Opening the lid I see a wooden box that has very intricate carvings on the sides. Maybe it's from the pack since there's white wolves on it? "Thanks Jake, I appreciate it." As I go to sit down next to Billy I hear Sam and Jake having a deep discussion but I'm not entirely sure?
Taking the wooden box out of its compartment I open it careful to see the contents inside. Suddenly I hear the softest melody start to play. At first I don't recognize it until it abruptly hits me, No! No! "NO!" It brings back so much memories. At first I'm in shock because this shouldn't be possible but deep down I know who wrote this song. Not only that I know who this song was written for... My baby girl as Bella's husband liked to call her. "Charlie? Who is it from?" I look to Billy but my vision is blurred and I'm confused as to why until Sue starts wiping the tears away asking me what's wrong. Standing up quickly I rush to Jake with the box still in hand. "Jake! Jake! Where did you get this box? Who gave this to you son? Please I must know?!" Jake is in shock by my frantic outburst or maybe it's to the fact that I'm crying but at the moment I don't really care. I look to him in urgency when he answers. "A... a woman gave it to me earlier. She came here with a stray." Shaking his head he tries to explain. "I mean a wolf that isn't apart of our tribe so I asked them to leave. She asked me to give you the box and the wolf said that you would appreciate it more than any other gift tonight. I had my doubts though since Sue bought you a…" Shaking my head at him I'm not really listening to his rambling I just want to know about the girl. "Did she give you a name Jake? Her name?" Please tell me he noticed who the woman was! He just shaking his head no once more which confirms that he didn't get a name and that he never seen her before. When Sam starts to questions Jake instead everyone intently listens. "Did she have grey eyes Jake?" Sam asks curiously. How would he know the woman's eye color? Unless… "Yes, her and her mate came. I was kinda on edge not knowing if her mate was a potential threat or not so I asked them to leave. I told the guy if he wants he can speak to you, Sam, and the elders about visitation rights but until then they weren't allowed here. She told me that she apologizes for not being present to give you the gift personally." None of this tells me who the woman was and where I can find her. I take a glimpse at Sam to see if he might know anything when he speaks up. "Her last name is Williams Chief, she came into the precinct today looking for you. She claimed that she had something important to discuss. Since you weren't there I invited her to join the part. I even brought the Sweet Cherry Pie that she was gonna give you for your Birthday. It's one of the desserts you were eating tonight, she baked that for you." The Pie, I thought Emily made it because it tasted so similar to… NO, this can't be! Williams? Williams? Bella's married name was White. I don't know any Williams in the area maybe they just moved here.
Everyone is extremely quiet until Sue starts questioning the Alpha, "Wait, hold on did this woman have nice straight hair with a reddish black color to it?" Maybe she knows who this woman is? "Yes, she does I haven't ever seen anyone here with that kind of color. It kinda stuck out." Sam looks like he's remembering something because he's got a silly smile on his face which seems odd. Sue looks at me with a furrowed expression but answers my wordless question. Who is she? "She's our new doctor Charlie. Her name is Elle Williams, her and her family just moved here from New York City. She's married and has a sister, Sandy, who is also a doctor. Veronica told me that they just bought the Willis property last week." Everyone starts discussing this new set of information. Half the pack actually got contracts with the main architect to work on that house so we all know it's an immaculate house. Supposedly it's far more grand than the Cullen's home but I can't say anything since I've never stepped in there. "Charlie? Why did you want to know about the girl?" Sue looks worried but I'm not sure why so I open the box so then can listen to the melody again but this time as it plays I tell them the story that I promised Bella I would never speak of.
A/N: The Melody that plays from Charlie's wooden box is very significant. I thought it was a lovely song for him to remember. You'll understand why in the next chapter!