Jacob POV
I struggled to open my eyes. I could feel Bella next to me, the only indication of her presence was her even breathing – even that wasn't necessary. Her hand was resting on my head, fingers entwined in my hair. The world finally came into focus and I could see what looked like traces of sun streaming through the blanket of trees above.
I sat upright, Bella adjusting herself around me. "Morning sleeping beauty," her smile amazed me. Her beauty seemed to knock the wind out of me. I stumbled over my words as I spoke.
"G-good morning," I used my forearm to wipe the sheen of sweat on my forehead. It was common with werewolves, to sweat so much. Her scent assaulted my nostrils as I took a deep breath.
Her eyes darted around quickly as her body tensed up. She exhaled sharply. "Company," her voice was almost a hum when she spoke. Not soon after I heard the far off ruffling of leaves behind us. A twig snapped and the ruffling came closer, faster.
Instinctively I pulled her closer to me, not being able to detect a scent just yet. The breeze pushed past my face in the wrong direction, skewing any ability I had to identify who was coming towards us. I twisted my body – pulling both of up into an about face – and came face to face with Quil, Embry and Sam.
All of them on all fours, growling and snarling at us. I barked a growl back, pushing Bella behind me. I heard her sharp intake of breath as Sam took a step forward, baring his teeth at us. "We're fine," I snapped, crouching in front of him. Saliva hung loosely from his flukes – dripping now and then into the moss as we stared at each other.
Sam's growling grew louder as I inched forward – still crouching. "Sam, I'm fine, we're fine," His hair was on end, causing chaotic hackles on his muscled, broad back. "We just lost track of time," my voice was even, authoritative.
His ears went back slowly, as Quil and Embry lowered their growling to a dull buzz. Bella exhaled behind me – her breath reached my skin momentarily – sending chills down my spine. I felt her rest her hand on my shoulder as she took a broad step – placing herself in front of me.
"Bella!" I snapped. They would rip her apart. She kneeled, extending her hand towards Sam. "Bella, don't!" I yelped, reaching forward. Her free hand flew up – locking my wrist in place. She shook her head silently, never tearing her gaze away from Sam's.
Her hand rested in a patch of sunlight, glistening like diamonds, palm up. Sam's hackles rose quietly as her hand stopped inches before his muzzle. His nostrils moved quietly as he took in her scent. The moss hissed as he put one paw forward, bringing his head into her hand.
I sighed, relieved. Bella was petting him gently as the rest of us stood in silence. Sam's tail wiggled uncontrollably and a smile erupted over him – even wolves could smile. He pushed his body against hers as she scratched his side, smiling. She eventually brought his head very close to hers, causing Quil and Embry to growl more audibly. Her lips moved very quickly and quietly, but I could hear her.
"I won't ever do anything to hurt him. I'll dispose of myself before hurting Jacob," her voice floated inside my head. Like a feather tickling my brain stem; so innocent and soft – but protective and sure at the same time. My name sounded astonishing in her beautiful voice.
Sorry for the delay, I was having a bit of writers block. I see certain chapters, but I can't seem to get the connections. So this was sort of a filler chapter. Review please, I'd like to have some critiques. Let me know what you guys are liking and not liking about the STORY, lol. Not how much you hate Jacob or Edward, please and thanks.