Jacob growled threateningly, his teeth glistening brightly. He launched himself at Victoria, while Sam, Embry, Jared, and Paul slipped into the shadows, unnoticed. I realized what they were going to do. Jacob was the distraction. He forced her to the forest wall, where Sam and Jared pounced silently. I hid my face in the rough bark of the fallen tree I was curled against when I heard the metallic scream pierce the air around me.
I only lifted my eyes when I heard Jacob calling me. "Bella. Baby, it's ok." He took me in his arms, holding me on his lap. I looked up at his face, tears of relief sliding down my cheeks. "Sweetie, don't cry. I'm right here. I always will be." I smiled through my sobs, "I'm holding you to that." And I kissed him. I had made my decision; all I needed was his reaction.
His lips were soft, and very warm. I wound my fingers through his hair, relishing his taste. Jacob pushed his lips against mine, once, twice, three times. When we came up for air, he took my face in his hands. "I love you Isabella. I don't care if your heart is shattered, I'll take you as you are. I promise to appreciate you like he never did." At the end of his speech, he waited.
"Jacob. You need not worry. I love you with all my heart, and nothing can or will keep me form you. You are my love, and my protector. I love you more that I ever thought possible."
With that, he smiled a jubilant smile and kissed me again. How strange it is for me! I've never felt kisses like Jake's. He was everywhere, he was everything. We pulled away, and he instantly took my face in his hands.
"Wow that was a lot." Jared teased.
"I know! My virgin eyes!!" Embry cried as he covers his 'defiled eyes'.
I simply roll my eyes and give Jacob another kiss, while they pretend to gag.
"You're all just jealous." Jacob laughed, as Sam came out of the woods, smiling.
"This calls for a celebration." he states calmly, so nonchalant after completely saving my life.
"Of course! It's not everyday you all destroy psychopathic vampires. " I chime in sarcastically.
"Let's have a bonfire when the sun sets." Sam invites, laughing.