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Chapter summary: Jacob is stubborn and pissed, but later gets a chance to release some tension ;)

Chapter 18

Jake's POV

I was fucking pissed.

We made it to Sam's about half an hour after leaving the hospital. I had called Sam on the way and told him what happened. He told me he would be calling a meeting with the pack and to head straight over. When we arrived, the pack was present and looking at us expectantly. I felt Ash tremble and I'm pretty sure she would've ran had I not been holding her hand. I squeezed her hand gently and ran my thumb over her knuckles to try and calm her. She had no reason to be nervous or uncomfortable around the pack. I know none of them blamed her for any of this bullshit.

Sam conducted the meeting. Ashley explained everything as well as her theory about them tracking her because of the email she sent. She also tearfully apologized to everyone for once again putting their lives, as well as her own, in danger. Before I could say anything to comfort her, the pack spoke, almost all at once which came out as a bunch of god-awful noise, trying to calm her and assure her they weren't upset:

"It's fine, Ash! Don't be sad!" came Seth's;

"Jus' means we can kill a bunch of no good bloodsuckers," and Jared's;

"Guess we'll show you how we set asses on fire," and Quil's;

"Don't lose your backbone now, girlie. Ain't nuthin' to fear," and Paul's;

"We'll keep you safe, Ash," and Embry's;

"Hn. It was getting boring around here, anyway," and finally Leah's reassuring voices. Ashley was grateful, I could tell, but she still felt horrible. She was too selfless for her own good.

The meeting continued on, Sam pointing out that since Ash spends most of her time here anyway, it shouldn't be hard to keep her safe. Seeing as though Ash and I were always together, the only issue that arose was when she would be at work. Ash offered to try to work something out with her boss, but it may take a while. Sam nodded and offered to call the Cullens to see if we could temporarily suspend the treaty once again to have us patrolling the area around the hospital.

Sam called and spoke with Dr. Leech, explaining briefly the situation. Of course, the bastard expressed his "heartfelt apologies" about the entire situation and agreed to once again temporarily suspend the treaty. Once again, the leech offered his and his coven's help to which I vehemently denied. Sam eyed me before telling them we would think about it. I visibly bristled and repeated my stance, saying it louder in case she didn't hear me before. Sam blatantly ignored me as he continued his conversation with the leech…

…Which is why I was pissed the fuck off!

I stared at Sam in anger as he finished his conversation before hanging up the phone. How dare he completely disregard my wishes for my imprint! I was breathing harshly and my skin felt hot. Recognizing the signs, I quickly stormed out of Sam's place. The last thing I needed was to phase in the living room and end up hurting Emily, or worse, Ash.

"Jake!" I heard Ash call my name but I didn't turn around. I couldn't face her right now; my temper was through the fucking roof and she was the last person I wanted on the receiving end.

"Ashley, stay here," I heard Sam say before the sound of his quick, heavy footprints registered in my ears. "JACOB, STOP!"

Fucking son of a mother fucking leech sucking asshole!

My body stopped involuntarily and trembled in rage. Fucking Alpha order! My chest heaved as my body fought for control.

"Jacob, let's talk about this," Sam said, as he came to stand in front of me.

"Now you wanna fucking talk?!" I growled out, my eyes wild with fury. He was lucky I couldn't move right now, or I'd punch the shit outta him. How dare he disregard my wishes for how to keep my imprint safe! How. Fucking. Dare. He!

"Jacob, think about this logically," Sam said, his eyes intense and serious. "If we let them help protect Ashley, they could give us some insight on-"

"Fuck insight!" I all but yelled out. "Did you forget those assholes are the reason they found out about her in the first place?!" I said, my body trembling and trying its damnedest to break out of the order. "This bullshit wouldn't be happening in the first place if they had just minded their own goddamn business!"

"Jacob, I know you're upset-"

"No fucking shit!"

"-But you have to see the bigger picture! We'll need all the information we can get, especially since we couldn't find anything on our end! We need to know what we're dealing with! You're imprint is not the only one affected here!"

"If it were Emily-"

"Don't even go there," Sam said, his voice deadly calm and his body tensing. A little voice in my head that sounded like Ash implored me to stop, but as usual, I didn't listen.

"No, Sam, let's go there. If Emily was in trouble would you be happy if I or someone else brushed of your feelings on how to keep her safe?" I growled out. My blood was literally boiling as I stood face to face with a man I considered my brother. Sam didn't understand…he couldn't understand. The love of my life was in danger because of those leeches. My girl was fuckin' terrified of those things, even if she didn't say it. I could tell because I knew her, and therefore knew what was best for her in this regard!

Sam glared at me and I glared at him. I would not be backing down. Those fucking assholes were not to come near my imprint, no matter what. As far as I was concerned, they could all drop off the face of the earth. Fuckin' leeches.

"Guys, calm down," I didn't even flinch as I felt Embry place a hand on my shoulder. I noticed Seth standing behind him, looking between the two of us in worry. Leah was standing next to her brother, an unreadable expression on her face. Jared and Paul were standing behind Sam, seemingly ready to grab him if things were to escalate further. I glanced at Embry before glancing towards the house where Quil was standing with his arm around Ash's shoulders and Emily had her arm wrapped in hers, patting her hand in comfort. My poor girl was looking a little worse for wear; she was crying silently, guilt etched on her beautiful features. If I knew her, which I did, she's probably blaming herself for this blowup between me and Sam. I turned back to Sam who was still glaring at me and I returned it tenfold, my blood boiling as Ash's tear-stained face was invading my mind's eye.

"Answer the question, Sam," I said, my voice rich in authority.

Sam eyed me, his eyes boring into my own. "Are you challenging m-"

"Answer the goddamn question, Sam!" I barked out. I was seething in rage. Sam opened his mouth to answer when I turned my head to the left and inhaled deeply. Sam did the same as did the pack. "Ashley, get inside now!" I yelled in her direction. Her eyes widened briefly before looking at me in confusion and scurrying inside the house followed by Emily. "Seth, stay here and watch her!" I ordered before running off towards the woods, phasing out of my clothes in the process. Fucking hell! How could I miss the sickly sweet stench of leech?

I was running full speed in the direction of the scent. I felt the familiar pop in my mind signaling the others had also phased.

"Jacob, slow down!" Embry's voice came through my rage-filled mind.

"Fuck no," I said, running even faster. "This sonuva bitch is gonna pay for even thinking of coming near my imprint." I said as my thoughts were once again filled with Ash's frightened face at the revelation that the leech was at her place of work.

"Holy Shit, bro," came Quil's voice. I could feel the surprise coming off of him. "These assholes are bold." I growled in acknowledgement.

"Don't worry, Jake. We'll protect her," Embry's voice broke in. I could feel his anger, which in turn fueled my anger. It was one thing to be told of what happened, but another thing to see it.

"Fucker's gonna pay, Jake," Paul said, growling fiercely.

"At least she didn't freak out again," Leah thought.

"Everyone, focus! Neutralizing the leech is our main priority," came Sam's voice. Finally, something we could agree on.

The pack was a couple of feet behind me as I sped through the woods. Where are you, you sack of shit –there! I turned right as the leech came into my sight. It had blonde hair, was tall, and wearing all black.

"How fitting," Paul mused. "Dressed for his own funeral."

The bloodsucker turned and hissed at us while still running. "We need to head him off!" I thought.

"On it," Leah said, picking up her pace and running faster. "Try and get it to turn right."

The pack spread out, with Embry going with Leah, and Quil and Jared going towards the left in order to circle around it. Sam, Paul, I chased from behind, doing our best to catch up with it. I was gaining on it, with Sam and Paul close on my heels. He was so close…

I just needed to get a little closer…

Luckily at that moment, Quil and Jared jumped out in front of it, making it hesitate before turning right. Quil and Jared now ran alongside of it, making sure to guide it to where we needed it to go. This asshole wasn't getting away, no matter what.

Suddenly, Leah and Embry lept out from the trees, effectively blocking its path. The asshole stopped in surprise and I chose that moment to leap, my razor-sharp teeth latching onto its arm. The thing hissed in pain before swinging its other arm and clawing my arm. Pain shot up my arm but I refused to let go. Sam literally jumped in, his momentum knocking the leech down as well as myself. I rolled over and shook my head to clear it before going back into the fight.

The pack was literally ripping the leech to shreds and it screeched loudly in pain. Deciding I've heard enough of it's terrible noise, I wrapped my mouth around its neck before biting hard. The ripping noise made was sickening, yet satisfying. Fucking asshole.

"Anyone got matches?" Embry asked, glancing around at the pack. I felt the disconnect from Quil, signaling he had phased back.

"Yeah, right here," Quil said, already human and fiddling with his jeans that were tied to his leg. He pulled out a matchbook and lit one of the matches before dropping it on what was left of the fucker. The pack covered their noses to try and ward off the stench, but I just stood there and watched, glaring at the bastard. Too bad I couldn't prolong its suffering.

I glanced up when the fire was almost out and made eye contact with Sam who had phased back and was studying me closely. His calculating eyes seemed to seize me up before meeting my gaze. We stood there staring at each other, him with an unreadable expression and me with a determined look. Sam eyed me for a moment longer before speaking.

"We need to be more careful; this threat was too close for comfort." No shit Sherlock. "We may need to begin patrols once again to make sure Ashley and our lands are protected." I nodded and felt the pack agree through our link. "Make sure you all are alert and focused. We can't afford for anything to happen to one of our own. I don't think they'll be anymore issues tonight, so rest up. We'll meet again tomorrow at noon to figure out a game plan. Until then, everyone needs to be on their toes." Sam finished, eyeing each of us seriously. When we locked eyes once again, Sam's eyes ran coolly over my form before turning on his heel and walking back, clad in a pair of jean shorts. I watched his retreating form, glaring at his back the entire time.

"Look at you, bein' all heroic n' shit," Embry said and I glanced at him. "I don't think I've ever seen you that pissed, even with all the bullshit with Bella."

"That leech lover 's not his imprint, pup," Paul said, rolling his eyes. "Least we're not stuck wit that forever."

"Paul," I growled out in warning. Just because Bella wasn't my mate didn't mean she needed to be disrespected. After all, if she and Ash were peaceful then Bella was fine with me. Paul brushed off my threat off before phasing and walking in the direction of his own home.

"Dude, I'm gonna have to agree with our resident asshole on that one," Embry said, making me growl in warning. What was that supposed to mean? "Dude, I meant nothing by it! Honest! Ash is just…better company, y'know? Plus, she doesn't reek," Embry added the last part in amusement.

My mind was full of images of my imprint. Her corny jokes and her bubbly personality was definitely fun to be around. Plus Embry was right, she didn't reek; she smelled amazing.

"So, what was the deal with you and Sam back there?" Embry asked, curiously. My mind replayed what happened and I felt myself get agitated all over again.

"Honestly, Emb, I don't know. I just…didn't like how he completely cut me out of his decision. Ash is my imprint and I know what's best for her," I said stubbornly. I would protect her with everything I had, no matter who got in my way.

"Yeah, but bro, you broke the Alpha order! I don't know of anyone who's been able to do that!" Embry exclaimed and I could feel the awe coming off of him.

"I broke it?" I asked, not quite remembering doing so. My mind replayed the conflict with Sam. One moment I was frozen, the next I was in his face.

"That was the moment, bro. Shit was getting real! That's why I tried to intervene."

Damn, I broke an Alpha Order? Is that why Sam thought I was challenging him? "I didn't even realize I did it. I was just…pissed."

"I could definitely see where you were coming from. You haven't exactly had the best luck when the Cullens get involved with one of your love interests," he quipped. I rolled my eyes.

"Not funny, Emb." I hated that I reluctantly agreed with him. At least I didn't have to worry about Ash running off with one of those assholes.

"Pfft! As if," Embry's voice broke through my thoughts. "That girl is just as crazy about you as you are about her."

"I know she is, man. I love her so much. I can't let anything happen to her."

"You and I both know you won't let anything happen to her, not to mention the pack," Embry said, trying to reassure me.

"I know, man. I just wish Sam understood where I'm coming from. I don't want those things around my imprint, even if they don't feed on human blood." Those things bring trouble, and if I had to defy Sam to keep my imprint safe, then I would.

"No matter what, I got your back, bro," Embry said, glancing at me honestly before phasing back and pulling on his pants and walking towards his own home, Leah meeting him in the distance. I shook my head. Who would've thought Leah and Embry of all people would end up destined for each other. But then again, who would've thought I would've gotten over Bella?

I made it back to Sam's a little while later. I saw the porch in the distance with Ashley standing behind the screen door and watching the tree line, probably looking for me. I walked out of the tree line proudly. I was proud that I got the bastard before it could torment my imprint further. I made my way closer, my eyes able to make out every detail of her beautiful face. Finally, she noticed me; it was about time. Her eyes lit up beautifully and ran out of the door and down the steps towards me, her glasses bouncing up and down on her face she ran. She looked positively gorgeous.

"Jake! Are you okay? What happened?" She asked, throwing her arms around my wolf and holding me tightly. I nuzzled her neck before licking her face. "Ew, gross!" she said, pushing my face away and I grinned. She never complained about me using my tongue before! My grin was quickly wiped off my face as Ash eyed me in worry. "Baby, you're hurt!" I blinked before glancing down at my arm. I forgot about that. "You need to phase back so I can clean it!"

I backed away from her before phasing back to human. Ash watched me in fascination, her eyes wide and her mouth slightly ajar. This was the first time she saw me phase back and she looked impressed. I stood proudly before my imprint; part of me, probably the wolf side, was pleased she was fascinated with me. Ash then moved her brown eyes to my arm to examine the gash, or rather, what was let of it. It was now more of a deep scratch that was healing quickly. Ash frowned before her eyes widened in surprise.

"Jake, how-" she started before cutting herself off, "Oh, right, accelerated healing," she said before going in her purse and pulling out a small first aid kit and opening it, pulling out some gauze and a small bottle of peroxide before asking me to hold the kit. Is that why her purse was so big? I wonder what else she had in there.

Ash said nothing as she began cleaning my wound gently. I watched her as she did so, my heart fluttering against my chest. She was safe. The love of my life…my world…my mate…my everything…she was safe.

She cleaned the wound before cleaning the area around it, ridding my bicep of all the dirt, grime, and blood there. When it was clean, Ash put the peroxide back in the kit, pulled out some dressing as well as a fresh piece of gauze, and wrapped my arm.

"At least I don't have to worry about your arm being infected," she said, tying off the dressing. "Are you okay otherwise?" she asked, grabbing the first aid kit and putting it back in her bag before glancing at me.

I nodded as I watched her intently, my hand caressing her beautiful face before leaning down and kissing her passionately. Ash was surprised but that was short lived as she responded to the kiss. I coaxed her mouth open with my tongue before delving into familiar territory and holding her closer. I broke the kiss and gently nipped at her lips as she fought to catch her breath.

"Let's get back home," I said, aware that Sam was idling by the door as Seth spoke excitedly to him. I didn't know what Sam's issue was and I honestly didn't care. My number one priority was Ashley and keeping her safe, and that's what I was gonna do. I was brought out of my thoughts as Ashley gasped. I glanced down at her in question, but she was not looking at my face. Rather, my imprint just realized I didn't have on any pants. I wasn't embarrassed in the least; not like she hasn't seen what I had to offer. I was expecting her to cover her face and shy away, but instead, I heard her heartrate pick up and was able to make out a blush in the darkness. I lifted her chin gently and she blushed even harder at my knowing expression. "Go get in the car, honey. I'm gonna phase and follow you to make sure there's nothing else to be concerned about."

Ash's eyes widened slightly before nodding. "Okay," she said, fighting to keep her eyes trained on my face. "Be careful, baby."

I nodded as she walked off to her car, calling out a good night to Sam, Emily, and Seth before hopping in. I phased and watched her start up her car before reversing and driving down the road towards my home. I followed her closely, my senses on alert as I surveyed the area as well as kept my eye on my imprint at the same time. I saw my home in the distance and sped up, doing a quick, but thorough survey of the area. By the time I had finished, Ash had parked in the garage and was walking up the steps. I phased back and walked up the stairs just as she had opened the door with the keys. I walked in after her and closed and locked the door. Ash sat on the couch, dropping her purse on it as well before removing her glasses.

"I'm gonna take a quick shower," I said. Ash smiled softly and nodded before I walked off to the master bathroom, brushing my teeth first. I ran the shower and took it as hot as I could, sighing as it massaged my muscles. As I washed, my mind drifted to the events of the day. It started off fine, then morphed into shit. At least I got to take out a bit of frustration on the stupid leech that dared come here. Then again, how did it find us here? Did it somehow track us when we left? But if it did, how was I not able to pick up on it? This shit was giving me a headache. I sighed rinsing my hair and body and stepping out of the shower and wrapping a towel around my waist. I opened the door, a flood of steam escaping as I walked out, shutting the light off as I left out.

I noticed Ash had made her way back here and was sitting on the edge of the bed, seemingly in thought.

"You okay honey?" I asked, looking at her in worry. Ash turned her gaze towards to me and nodded.

"Just thinking about today," she said honestly. "It's kinda…weird to be involved in all of this," she said as I watched her quietly. "I'm not sure how to feel about everything, you know?" she said as she sat with her hands folded in her lap. I watched her with an unreadable expression on my face. "I just want everything to be normal."

"Are you having regrets?" Please don't tell me you're having second thoughts about us…I don't think I can survive another heartbreak. I walked over to her, kneeling in front of her and holding her hands in mine.

Ash glanced at me seriously, her expression honest and truthful. "About sending that email? Yes. About everything else? No." I met her gaze and nodded.

"You know I'll protect you, right? I won't let anything happen to you," I said, looking at her sincerely.

Ash smiled softly at me. "Baby, if tonight didn't prove you'll protect me, I don't know what else will." I let out the breath I didn't know I was holding and felt relief rush through me. "Thank you," she said, honestly. I furrowed my brows in confusion. She smiled before caressing my face gently. "You promised to protect me, and you did."

"I will always protect you." Ash smiled before leaning over and kissing me softly on the lips before resting her forehead against mine.

"I love you," she whispered as she gazed lovingly into my eyes.

"I love you, too," I replied, holding her gaze. God, she was so beautiful, and everyday I was more in love with her than the last. The Spirits really knew what they were doing when they chose this wonderful, caring, selfless, beautiful woman for me to spend forever with. My hand went up to caress her beautiful face before leaning in and kissing her passionately. She returned it just as passionately, her arms wrapping around my neck to pull me closer. She opened her legs, allowing me to move closer. I wrapped my hands around her waist and pulled her as close as I could to me.

She broke the kiss and breathed heavily, her chest rising and falling against me. I watched her every move hungrily, like a predator stalking his prey. She took off the flannel, or rather, my flannel, that she had been wearing over her tank top. I enjoyed my girl wearing my clothes; not only did she look fucking hot in them, but my scent remained on her, and her scent mixed with my own was one of the sexiest things I've ever smelled in my life.

She bit her lip, watching me closely before taking off the tank top as well. My eyes roamed over her exposed skin hungrily. Her lighter skin was flawless and beautiful, always soft to the touch; her soft, navy-blue colored bra-clad breasts were heaving. I glanced up at my imprint and found her watching me nervously. I don't know why she nervous, she was gorgeous.

"You're so beautiful," I said, my voice thick with desire.

Ash blushed a bit before I kissed her chastely. "So are you."

I said nothing as my lips moved from hers, which were swollen and puckered from before, to her sensitive neck as one hand palmed her breast while the other held her close to me. Ash's breath hitched in her throat as her hands found their way in my hair and her jean-clad legs wrapped around my torso.

My lips moved from her neck after giving it one last nip and kissed a path down the front of her chest, kissing between her breasts. My hands found their way to her bra clasp and unhooked it, releasing those soft mounds I loved so much. Ash removed her hands from my hair and took the bra off, leaving her top half exposed to my eyes. My cock stirred as I took in the sight of the beautiful goddess before me. I had never really considered myself a "breast man" until the first time Ash and I slept together. Ash's boobs were perfect; not too small, but not too big; they were always so soft and smelled like sunshine, and rainbows, and everything that was right in the world.

"So, I'm uh," she started, blushing slightly. My eyes moved from her breast to her own and she continued, "I'm getting a little cold. Are you done staring?"

I smirked at my girl before kissing her left breast. She watched me though half-lidded eyes as my left hand massaged her right breast. I opened my mouth and sucked on her succulent nipple making my girl gasp and arch against me. My right hand rested on that dip in her lower back right above her round, thick ass. My right hand traveled lower to grasp her ass as I gently nibbled on her nipple. Ash cried out and began moving her crotch against my torso.

"Still cold?" I asked, blowing on her right nipple and eliciting a shudder out of her, before moving my mouth to her right nipple.

"No," she moaned out as she arched against me. God, she probably didn't even know how fucking hot she looked. I sucked on her, none too gently, but not enough to hurt her. Ash cried out and panted, her breathing becoming labored. I couldn't help the sense of pride I felt as my imprint writhed, and panted, and cried out. I would do anything for my love, and right now, I just wanted her to feel good.

I let go of her nipple with a loud pop, making her cry out once again. I captured her lips in a searing kiss as my fingers unbuttoned and unzipped her jeans. I stood up, bringing Ash with me briefly before placing her on the bed near the headboard. I hovered over my girl for a moment before kissing her. She tried to deepen it but I broke it before she could, making her groan in frustration. Instead, I kissed my way down her body, stopping to pay special attention to her stomach ring. I licked around it before kissing it. I know she's not the first woman to have a piercing, but the fact that my innocent, not bad ass, play by the rules girlfriend had one was a huge turn on.

When I finished playing with her piercing, I kissed lower as my hands pulled down her jeans. I sat up for a moment so I could fully take off her pants. I was surprised when Ash followed me, kissing me deeply and running her hands over my chest before going to my towel. I stopped her hands and broke the kiss, making her look at me in question. I kissed her cheek before whispering in her ear, "Let me make you feel good, honey."

"You always make me feel good, baby," she whispered back, slightly disappointed that I wouldn't let her continue.

"Let me make you feel even better."

Ash shuddered before nodding and laying back down, watching me curiously through half-lidded eyes. I finished pulling off her jeans and tossed them to the side. My heated gaze met her own as I slowly ran my fingers from her ankle to the side of her shin, climbing up to her knee. The higher my hand climbed the harsher Ash's breaths came, making her breasts rise and fall beautifully. My fingers left her knee, going to the side and tracing up her inner thigh.

"Jake," I closed my eyes in ecstasy when I heard her moan my name, "please, baby. I don't know how much more I can take!"

I smirked, now gently making circles in her inner thigh and purposefully making her squirm. My fingertips grazed her sex through her panties and she cried out, her back arching off the bed. I glanced at her as my thumbs hooked the sides of her underwear and pulled them down slowly before throwing them to the side.

My eyes roamed over her body; her beautiful brown hair was disheveled; her full, pink lips were puffy and her soft skin was flushed pink. Her full breasts were pink and her nipples were erect. To top it all off, the scent of her arousal was enough to make me cream myself…almost.

I met my imprint's gaze as I leaned down and kissed her inner thigh, making her squirm and close her legs in surprise, and making me chuckle. I lifted myself a bit, smirking at my girl who was currently trying to catch her breath. "Open your legs for me."

Ash bit her lip before slowly opening her legs and looking at me in apprehension. I gave her a reassuring look before disappearing between her legs. I inhaled deeply, intoxicated by her scent, before kissing her sex. Ash gasped and arched once again. I kissed her again before licking her from slit to slit, making her moan loudly. Ash sat up on her forearms, watching me over her heaving breasts, as I kissed and licked her sensitive sex.

"Jacob, baby, oh god, oh god, oh fuck!"

I chuckled when she cursed and smacked the underside of her ass, making her gasp and moan. Ash closed her eyes and leaned back, her hands tangled in her thick hair as her hips began moving against my face. I moaned before attaching my mouth to her sensitive clit and sucking on it.

"Oh god, baby," Ash moaned out loudly as I sucked her harder. "Please don't stop!" She said, her voice a cross between pleading and sobbing as she fisted her hands in the sheets. Her body was glistened with sweat, but she still smelled and tasted so fucking edible.

I removed my mouth from her clit, making her cry out, and inserted a finger in between her slick, wet folds, feeling just how ready for me she was, before curling it, making the signal of "come here"...talk about a play on words.

Ash moaned loudly and I felt her legs begin to shake as she thrashed around on the bed. She was close…really close. I licked her folds before attaching to her clit once again and sucking hard as my finger continued pleasuring her. Ash tensed as she cried out loudly and arched off the bed, her breath coming in shorts pants and her legs shaking uncontrollably as she came hard. I continued to suck gently on her, letting her ride out her orgasm fully. Ash slowly came down from her high, her breath hitching every now and again and her legs occasionally twitching. I removed my mouth from her as well as my finger and reluctantly left her nectar. I sat on my knees and licked my finger clean, Ash watching me through half lidded eyes, a pink flush on her cheeks.

"You taste so good, Ashley," I said, making a show of cleaning my finger. I used another finger to clean my chin and made a show of licking that one clean as well. Ash sat up, watching me for a moment before throwing herself at me and kissing me deeply. She moaned into the kiss before deepening it further, her smaller tongue warring with my larger one. I responded to her kiss, moaning as our tongues fought for dominance. Ash's small hands ran over my chest, pinching my own nipples making me gasp and kiss her harder. Her small hands traveled lower, untying the towel, and grasping my fully erect member in both hands, making me moan and break the kiss. Ash's lips attached to my neck, sucking and nibbling along my collarbone as she stroked me. I paused her hands once again making her look at me in question.

"Do you want me inside of you honey?" I asked, my voice husky with passion as I kissed her briefly on the lips, "Because if you do, you have to stop before I cum."

Ash gazed at me. "Do you want to be inside of me?" she asked, still holding my hard cock in both hands.

"Fuck yes," I said, kissing her neck making her giggle. Ash backed away, letting me go in the process, and leaned over the bed, grabbing a condom from my stash.

"This is the last one," she said, opening the magnum wrapper. I'd have to get some first thing in the morning. She grabbed my cock once again before slipping the rubber on, using both of her hands to cover me. When it was on, Ash leaned up and kissed me, wrapping her arms around my neck. I kissed her back, allowing her to pull me down on top of her. I rested on my forearms so I wouldn't crush her with my weight. I broke the kiss and leaned up slightly, bracing on one forearm to position myself at her entrance. I gently pushed the head in making us both gasp. God, she was so slick and wet. I pushed my hips forward slowly as I braced myself on my forearms on either side of her head. My eyes rolled in the back of my head when I became fully encased in her wet heat. I felt Ash's chest heaving against mine and I glanced down at her to see her eyes closed and her mouth open slightly.

"You feel so good, honey," I whispered huskily into her ear, making her shudder in response. No matter how many times we have sex, she feels just as good as the first time.

I moved my hips back slowly before thrusting forward, making Ash cry out. I did it again, this time quicker, both of us moaning and gasping. I picked my pace, both of us creating a rhythm as Ash lifted her hips to meet my thrust each time, her nails raking along my back with each thrust. Oh, fuck she feels so good.

I lifted my torso up, bracing myself on the headboard as my hips snapped into hers repeatedly. The sound of Ash's cries and my heavy breathing and cursing filled the silence of my bedroom, along with the squeaking of the bed and the sound of the headboard hitting against the wall with every thrust. Our bodies were slick with sweat, which helped to create a delicious friction between the two of us. My thrusting became erratic as I felt the familiar feeling of an orgasm coming on.

"Jake, please!"

She was close but I was closer, I could feel it. I moved one hand from the headboard to reach down between us, going to her clit and rubbing it. Ash gyrated her hips against mine with every thrust before her eyes closed and she threw her head back, calling my name in ecstasy. I soon followed, calling her name as I came hard, collapsing against the love of my life, completely spent. I rolled off of my imprint so I wouldn't hurt her as I fought to catch my breath. I reached down, taking off the condom and tying the end before tossing it in the trash across the room.

I turned to my imprint, who was staring dazedly at the ceiling. "You okay, baby?"

Ash turned to me, her eyes dreamy, before a huge grin became plastered on her lips. "Never better," she said, her voice cracking a bit, as she curled into my side with her head on my chest and yawning. I wrapped an arm around her and held her close. She probably won't have much of a voice tomorrow. "How about you?"

I kissed her forehead before responding. "Fuckin' awesome."

Ash giggled and snuggled deeper into my chest as her hand started tracing patterns on it. "Yeah, ditto," Ash said dreamily, her eyes filled with pure adoration and love.

"Not cursing anymore?" I teased, my hand tracing up and down her back. Ash blushed beautifully.

"Why, so you can smack my butt again?" I eyed her mischievously before smacking her ass again, making her gasp and look at me in disbelief. "Jake!"

I chuckled as my hand went and massaged the soft skin. "I'll gladly smack your ass without you cursing, baby," I said, winking at her. "Unless, you don't like it?"

If at all possible, Ash colored even more and looked at me shyly. "No…I uh, I do like it."

"No need for you to be shy, Ash. If it makes you feel better, you can smack my ass anytime you want."

"…You'd like that, wouldn't you."

"You know me too well, honey," I cheekily replied making Ash roll her eyes.

"I'll keep that in mind, baby," she said, yawning. I stroked her back as she closed her eyes with a small smile gracing her beautiful lips.

I soon heard her breathing even out and the sound of her light snoring. I closed my eyes as well, letting sleep take me.

I was woken by a blood-curdling scream. I shot up, looking around in panic before focusing on my imprint. Ash was thrashing, almost as if she were fighting someone in her sleep and tears streamed down her beautiful face.

"Ash, wake up!"

My imprint continued to thrash, her screams now turning to sobs.

"Baby, wake up," I said, shaking her gently. I ducked as her hand, which was balled into a fist, shot out, almost hitting me in my face. I grabbed her arms, restraining them above her head. She cried out in frustration, crying harder. My heart was breaking with every sob that ripped through her as every fiber of my being screamed out for me to comfort her.

"Ashley, honey, it's a dream, wake up!" I said, shaking her once again. Her breath was labored as she cried harder, her face red. I caressed her face with one hand as my other still restrained her arms. Finally, Ash's eyes flew open and I let go as she sat up, looking around with unfocused eyes while breathing hard. Finally her eyes settled on me and she breathed a sigh of relief before her eyes filled with tears all over again. I held my arms open and she fell into them, sobbing as she did so. I rubbed her back, whispering comforting words to her to calm her.

"Jake! It was horrible!" She said, her voice muffled by my chest. "They came and they tried to get me and then there were trees everywhere and then-"

"Ash, slow down," I said, cutting off her rambling. She looked at me fearfully, holding onto me tightly as if I would disappear. I lifted a hand to caress her face. "Now, what happened?"

"There were a bunch of vampires," she said, shuddering violently, her expression vacant "and I was kidnapped and there were a lot of trees," I tensed at this but said nothing, "but you came and found me, but then you got hurt, Jake!" She said, silent tears running down her cheeks. "You got hurt, and there was nothing I could do and Billy was upset and I was upset and crying and-" she cut herself off before looking at me seriously. "Jacob, you have to promise me you'll be careful."

"Ash-"

"No, please," she begged, her beautiful brown eyes wide and pleading. "I don't know if this is just a dream or a premonition, but everything felt so real. I can't lose you, baby. I don't know what I'd do without you!" she said, eyeing me seriously, "Promise me, Jacob."

I held her gaze, my expression full of promise and determination. "I promise you, Ashley. I will be careful and I won't get hurt." Ashley held my gaze, seemingly looking into my soul to make sure I was telling the truth. After a while she nodded and buried her head in my chest again, holding me tightly. I held my imprint tighter, trying to calm her and reassure her I was here and not going anywhere. I laid back down with my imprint safely tucked in my arms, her naked upper body laying fully on me. After a very long while, Ashley finally calmed down, and after several hours, she finally went back to sleep.

I lay awake long after Ash fell back asleep, still holding her tightly, the little bit that she told me of her dream still running through my mind. I couldn't let them get to her; I refused to allow anything to happen. Ash trusted me to keep her safe, and I will do everything in my power to keep her safe…

…I just wish I could protect her from her dreams.

AN 2: Please review! :)