Stephanie Meyer owns all, except Dolly. This story will not have any issues of race, love transcends all that. Please excuse my mistakes. Thanks all for reading this.
To Hurt To Heal Part Two
Paul's' Story
Chapter Two
(Dolly's POV)
I couldn't stop the smile that spread across my face as I walked away from Paul, I have to admit, that man was something else, and I can't help thinking, the faiths knew what they were doing when they put him with me, though there is no way I plan on making it easy for him.
I know he has been through a lot in his life and my heart goes out to him, but so have I. I let out a deep sigh as I walked deeper in the woods and found a comfortable spot against a tree to sit and think. I know I should probably go out there and get to know everyone, but even now, over a year later, I'm still trying to process, still coming to grips with the changes I've been through.
Can you imagine being a young girl, finishing school, making plans for your future and when you think you have it all worked, wham, your body starts to go through strange changes, being confused and afraid to tell anyone about it because they might think you're strange or must be loosing your mind?
That is until the day you feel a pain so bad, it feels as if your insides were tearing apart, as if you're about to die, then when the pain goes away, you're seeing the world differently, everything is brighter more enhanced, you then you realize you're standing on four white paws instead of two brown feet and hits you that you just turned into a huge wolf and all this happened in your bedroom. Your clothes are shredded on ground around you.
You hear running footsteps and it's your mom and dad, telling you to calm down, that they would explain everything when you changed back and that in order to change back I had to be calm.
Yeah, welcome to my world.
I remember staring at my parents thinking, I am calm, considering I just turned into a giant white wolf. My mother let out a hysterical giggle as if she could read my mind.
To make a long story short, after I changed back to myself and redressed, having little freak out episodes while doing that and while they were explaining to me that my dad is a part of a wolf tribe from the mountains in Jamaica called Blowfire Hills, my mother was also from Jamaica, here is where I thought I must have found my way to oz, she was the leader of a coven of witches.
They ended up in America because it was frowned upon for the witches and wolves to mate, they didn't foresee him imprinting on her, but even after that they still didn't approve of them being together. My mother's people tried to use magic to separate them but mom and dad's connection; besides, mom was their leader she is more powerful than any of them and could easily block anything they sent their way.
When I asked why everyone was so against them being together. They explained that any child they had together would be a wolf/witch hybrid, which I was now. Yep my magic kicked in the same time I phased. Anyway, they didn't think any one person should have such powers, they believed in balance.
It wasn't until after I was born that the families reconnected.
Anyway, after all the hysterics and me thinking I was a freak. I learnt I had to go back to Jamaica with my parents for training from both their families. The most important things drummed into my head were fairness above all, that everything that's living has a right to it, until they prove otherwise.
So though I hated vampires, they were given their life back for a reason, we wait and see whether it's for good or ill.
Everytime I think of vampires, I think of a friend of mine that disappeared when we were in junior high. Since learning of them I think of the possibility that vampires have something to do with it, especially now that two more girls have gone missing, that's the real reason why I am here, back in the presence of Paul and it's good luck that we turned up when we did, though we were the ones watching the meeting between the Cullens and the wolves, from up the trees, I had used my magic to mask our scent.
Thinking of the Cullens, I peaked through the foliage towards Bella, she confused me, how could she become friends with vampire? Especially the ones called Alice and Edward; those two had deceit surrounding them. I know vampires have the ability to put a thought in a human's head and send them to where they want to cause damage. I don't think they did that to Bella and I don't want to probe her mind, intruding on her thoughts to find out. She does genuinely love Jacob, that I'm sure of.
I look over to where Paul was sitting against a tree, eating and smiling like an idiot, which also made me smile. Yeah, I love the big wolf but that doesn't mean I'll be making anything easy for him.
I stood up, it was time for you to go back to the cottage I bought, I need to check in at home with my mom and dad; I also need to see when my girls will be back. I looked up at the big construction going on up the hill, I'll be so glad when it's done so I can have more of my friends and family around me.
(Paul's POV)
It was way past 2am when the bonfire finally broken up, I was the last to leave allowing the mated wolves to go home with their mates. I didn't have patrol tonight so when I was done I went straight home, took a shower, and fell face down on my big bed.
Like the other wolves I had some additions made to my little bungalow I called a home, though it was not at the forefront of my mind then, I have to admit now, unconsciously I knew I would imprint someday, even wanted a family, someday. Unlike the other wolves, the stair case to the second floor was located in the back near the family room kitchen area, the main dining and living room located on each side of a medium sized entry hall. The second floor had three guest rooms and bathrooms; in the basement is where I had my master suite and a spare bedroom, which who knows could be used as a nursery one day.
Damn, I never thought the day would ever come that I would be thinking about having kids.
The thought of a nursery, making babies, made me think of Dolly and the thought of making babies with her, sent chills of pleasure up my spine and a moan involuntarily left my lips.
It had been over a year since I last saw her; she was hot and beautiful then, but as impossible as it seems, she looks even hotter, more beautiful now. Her curly hair was a little longer, past her shoulders now, down her back and her skin looked softer than when I last seen her, like dark sweet chocolate. Dolly was just beautiful and her body amazing. I kept picturing that body in all sorts of position with mine.
Shit, wrong thought, went through my mind as I went to take my second cold shower of the night.
Throwing my self onto my bed, still wet from my shower wondering how could everything start to spiral out of control so quickly, how can one woman dominate my thoughts? But Dolly wasn't just any woman; she is the only woman that ever stole my heart even before my wolf chose her. She is now my soul mate my imprint. A woman who illicit such strong feelings from me that I ran from, knowing she had the power to hurt me and I refuse to give anyone that kind of power over me again.
But now, the running stops, that girl totally owns my heart.
For awhile there I thought I was just unlovable, after all, my parents never stuck around and I was raised by strangers but with the support of Billy, Sue, and Harry, even Sarah, Jacob's mom, when she was alive.
I have to admit that it is a relief that the fates chose a woman I had strong feelings for already, for me. I always worried that I would end up with a girl I wouldn't normally be attracted to or even like. One who would be week and passionless, who had a bad attitude. I would have ran, found a way to break the imprint and find a woman I could be happy with, if I had ended up imprinting on a woman like that, but yeah, the fates seem to like me, love me even, they gave me Dolly.
I got up and put on a pair of shorts, then lay on my back with a grin on my face. Because of our past dealings it will be hard to convince her I am not the jerk she thinks I am, even though she says she can see through me and she knows I am not the person I made her believe I am, I could still see doubt in her face, but that won't stop me. By that kiss we shared I know she is not immune to me, but I want more than a physical connection with her, though seeing the contrast of her brown skin against my white sheets as I made passionate love to her, is something I more than look forward to. But having an emotional, mental connection with her will make everything more pleasurable.
I close my eyes, a grin still planted on my lips. Yes it will be quite a hunt to claim my mate, but one I will find more pleasurable than hunting vampires, which is saying something and the pay off at the end, much more satisfying. I bring the memory of her scent and the feel of hands on me, her lips on mine to the forefront of my mind as I drifted off to sleep.
I was awoken suddenly by the pounding on my door, by the smell; I knew it was one of my brothers, but too groggy and pissed to care which one.
"Hold on" I hollered as I got up and ran up the stairs and answered it. It was Jacob.
I scowled at him; he interrupted a very erotic dream I was having of my Dolly. "Here early aren't you?" I asked still scowling. Though I seem in bad tempter, it is always good to see and be around my brothers. I love these guys, they're my family.
"Someone didn't get a good nights rest." He replied smirking as he walked by me into the house. "And it's not early it's already after twelve." He said standing in the entry hall looking at me in amusement.
"If it slipped your memory, I had patrol last night." Then I panicked. "Wait, is everyone okay?" I asked with worry.
"Yeah, everyone is fine, relax." He assured me.
"Okay, so what's going on?" I was really curious now. "What are you doing here?" It's not that he wasn't welcome here. We all treated each others home as our own, but dammit, that was really a good dream.
"I won't be offended by that question." He replied. "But I thought you would like to come over for lunch in about an hour. It seems Bella has invited dolly to join us, but she declined. I think she really doesn't know too much about us and don't trust easily." He explains. "So we are going to take her some lunch as a house warming." Then he grinned. "Just thought you would like to be there."
My heart skipped a beat, but stayed calm, which I knew he saw through. "Sure I'll be there. Should I bring anything?"
"No just your appetitive." He replied and moved back to the door.
"Wait, won't she be a little upset?" I asked before he left. "She might want to alone and resent us barging in."
"If she is, I doubt she'll show it." He replied. "Didn't you notice a little twang in her talk? I bet she was born in the south and they're known for their hospitality, so she'll probably understand."
"Probably?" I asked, with eyebrows raised. "You don't seem too sure." I plan on being there anyway, no matter what.
Once outside he turned to me. "Trust me." Then he gave me a brotherly slap on the shoulder, and grinned. "See you there bro." Then left.
After he left I rushed back downstairs and straight to the bathroom, I was sweaty due to the dream I had and need another one. When done in the bathroom, I dressed in a stone washed, low rider Levi jeans, and a white sleeveless t-shirt, throwing a pair of male beach sandals, I collected my keys, wallet and cell phone, then left, deciding to take my bike rather than my truck. Who knows she consent to take a ride with me later.
Okay, that most likely won't happen, but a wolf can dream.
I got to Jacob's house with twenty minutes to spare, and walked right in, I guess all of us was going to welcome dolly to the neighbor hood, but know these guys, they were here, mainly, for moral support.
Bella, Kim and Leah were in the kitchen putting things in containers and packing them in baskets. Embry and Quil walked by me carrying a plastic bowl each that looked like they contained marinated steak and ribs. They both greeted me as they walked by.
The girls greeted me when they saw me, they even came over and gave me a hug, I knew they cared about me like my brothers do, and I truly loved, cared for and respected these girls, they were truly sisters to me.
While the others went back to what they were doing, Bella stayed, looking at me with concern. "Are you okay Paul?" She asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine, well as well as can be expected." I replied, slightly grinning.
She took my hand and squeezed assuredly. "You know I and the other are always here for you." Then she smiled. "This luncheon is one way for you and dolly to spend more time together. I know it can't be easy to have to stay away from her." Then she scrunched her face in thought. "I hope she doesn't mind us barging in like this, after saying no to coming here."
"I doubt it, dolly is basically a nice girl, and she'll probably take it all in stride." I grinned. "That's what I'm hoping." I told her.
She looked at as if she wasn't sure how to say what she wanted to, then finally. "I heard a few things, but would you like to tell me about it?" She asked softly.
"There isn't mush to tell." I informed her. "When I first saw her, the attraction I felt towards her was stronger than anything I've ever felt, I wasn't a wolf yet, but I felt this strong to pull to her, wanted to protect and be anything she wanted, it scared me so I ran, and whenever I saw her after that, I made a jerk of myself." I finished grinning without humor. "It's been over a year since I last saw, until the other night."
She seemed about to ask something else, but I stop her. "I know you are curious Bella, but I don't feel right talking about her without her being here and not to be offensive but I thought Jacob would have told you by now, how private I am, especially when it comes to my personal life, no matter what the rumor is." I held and squeezed her hand. "If I ever need to talk I'll let know." I smiled to take the sting off my words.
She squeezed my hand back. "It's okay, I totally understand. I'm the same way." She smiles. "We're all here for you."
"I know and thanks." Then let her hand go. "Need help with anything?"
"You can grab some of these baskets and take them to the truck."
"Whatever you need, mother dear." I teased, god this love thing is softening me, well never with the vampires or any of our enemies.
She placed her hand on her hip. "You getting smart with me?" She said, joking back.
In a fake southern accent. "No mam, wouldn't dream of it." I replied. I couldn't believe how much I truly like Bella, though I didn't understand at first, though she is beautiful, I didn't see why Jake fell in love with her, especially when she became friends with the Cullens, I looked at her as an enemy but after getting to know her and saw how much she truly cared for and loved Jake, I understood. They are perfect together.
After carrying the baskets out to their truck, I turned to go back inside and see if there was anything else needs doing, when Jake stepped out. "You got here faster than I thought." Jake greeted
I didn't reply, just shook my head at him, then greeted everyone else, as they all began coming out of the house. Embry and Quil were riding with Jacob and Bella. Sam and Jared each drove their trucks with their mates. I decided to leave my bike at Jake's and ride with Jared. I didn't want to be the odd man out, at this moment I wanted to be surrounded by my family, the only real family I've ever had.
As we all pulled out of the driveway, I wondered if dolly would slam the door in our faces. I sure hope not.