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Chapter 1- Jacob's POV

I flipped through the channels on the TV, nothing too interesting- Emeril, The Wizard of Oz, Bones, and House. I groaned and jumped off the couch, headed towards my room to take a nap when I heard a couple light knocks on the door. I opened it and saw Bella standing there, she fell to her knees at my feet, "Oh Jacob, I'm so so so sorry, please forgive me. Please I'm so sorry."

I pulled her up so I could see into her eyes, "Bella honey. What's wrong? What happened? Did he hurt you?"

She kept sobbing, "No… well yes but…"

"WHAT?! What did he do to you? I'm gonna KILL him!" I snarled, the damn bloodsucker. He. Hurt. Her. He's dead; I'll get the pack to help me.

"No Jake, just please… hold me…" She sobbed, tightening her grip on me. I carried her into the house and sat us both down on the couch.

"Bells sweetheart, what's going on?" I lightly rubbed her back, trying to soothe her.

She sniffed and wiped her eyes, "I, um, wanted to come see you. Alice had a vision and Edward took some piece out of my truck, and it won't turn on. And when I tried to walk here, he wouldn't let me, and when we hit the boundary line he grabbed my arms, there's probably a few bruises. Then I took off running, and well… now I'm here."

I growled low in my throat, and slowly pulled up her shirt sleeves I looked down and saw the purplish bruises forming around her right arm, then her left. I growled even louder, "Fucking bloodsucker… ever hurt my girl again and he's dead…" The bruises looked so painful; it took every bit of self control I had not to go kill him right now. But Bella needs me.

"Jacob… please, can I stay here tonight? I'm afraid to go home… I'll sleep on the floor, but I… I want to be close to you…" She looked down and blushed furiously. My eyes widened but I immediately responded.

"Absolutely Bella. You can stay here whenever you want. You don't have to stay on the floor; we can both stay in my bed… if that's okay?" My breath hitched in my throat, afraid of her answer.

She sat in silence for a minute, warring against herself in her mind.

"Yes, that's okay. Will Billy care?" she asked timidly.

"Naw, he could care less. I can have him call Charlie and tell him we fell asleep. Okay?" I smiled at her a little.

She smiled up at me, "Okay. I can cook you something for dinner if you want?"

I shook my head and laughed, "No, I just came from Emily's. I'm stuffed, but thank you." I winked at her and swung her up in my arms.

"Bedtime already?" She asked, and then yawned. I saw her lower lip pout out just a little bit. Oh dear lord, the things this girl does to me. I just wanted to lean in and take her bottom lip between my teeth and suck on it… Urg Jacob, stop it!

I shook the thoughts from my mind and chuckled, "Yes, bedtime. Come on." I carried her into my bedroom and layed her down on my bed. "I'll be right back."

She grabbed my arm before I left the room, "Where are you going?"

"I have to go tell Sam I need the night off. I'll be right outside. I promise." I kissed her forehead, to reassure her that I wouldn't be gone long. I walked out my door and through the living room, to my front yard.

I pulled off my shorts and dropped them on the front porch and pulled the warmth from the center of my body, next thing I knew, I was on 4 legs.

Sam? I asked through the pack line.

Yes, Jacob? Sam asked back.

I need the night off, Bella needs me.

I let the images of the night flash through my mind, and Sam growled.

Should we kill him?

No. Not yet at least. I need to talk to Bella; she's staying the night at my place.

Alright Jake, take care of her. She is YOUR imprint.

I sighed, I didn't think that Bella was ready to hear that I imprinted on her yet. I wasn't gonna tell her at all, because she loves Edward so much. I couldn't hurt her like that. But, maybe I will now…

Thanks Sam. I will. Night.

I phased back and grabbed my sweats and strolled back into my house, shutting the front door. I grabbed a pen and wrote Billy a quick note, then walked to my bedroom, I shut and locked the door behind me.

"I wrote my dad a note, so when he gets back from Old Quil's, then he'll call Charlie. I told him that you needed to stay the night here and that we'll be in my room." I layed down next to my beautiful Bella.

She sighed and pulled herself closer to me, "Thank you. I really mean it, thank you so much Jake. I… I… lo… ve…"

I put my hand over her mouth, stopping her "No! Don't say it, until you're ready. I want you to say it when you want to." I didn't want her telling me she loved me for my sake, I want her to say it when she's absolutely sure.

A few tears escaped her eyes, "Jacob… you're amazing… I'm sorry. I'm just… I still love Edward, but… my whole heart doesn't belong to him. Most of it belongs to you… I can't deny that anymore."

I leaned forward, wanting to kiss her so damn bad, but I closed my eyes, sighed, and leaned away. "I love you Bella, I love you so much…"

She cupped my face in her hand, "Jacob… what we're you about to do?"

I blushed, "Nothing…" She leaned her face closer to mine.

"What Jake? You can tell me anything." She leaned her forehead against mine.

I bit my lip, but told her the truth, "I wanted to… kiss you… but I know you're not ready. So I backed off, you deserve better than that. I love you too much." I shook my head and mumbled, "Sorry."

She kissed my cheek, causing my heart to skip a beat "Don't be sorry, just give me time. I'm just so confused right now Jake…"

I stroked her hair, "I'll give you all the time you need. Do whatever will make you happy." I just wanted her to be happy, that's all I wanted.

"Thank you so much Jacob." She relaxed in my arms and we soon fell into a deep sleep.