My Sister, My Echo
Chapter 3
A/N- Okay so I'm going to warn you there is multiple POV switches but that was the only way it worked. I really hope you like this chapter, because this one is really important. Not saying that the other two aren't but I think this is something that you all really wanted to see. Now before I give it all away, here is the next chapter!
Beta-ed by Khyharah! :)
Jared POV
"Honey, could you go stock aisle five?" My Mom asked as she motioned to the canned goods that needed to go on the shelf.
"Sure, Ma." I said pushing the cart into aisle five. I worked for my parents in their grocery store when I wasn't at school. It was an alright job and it was flexible so that I can do patrols, though my parents didn't know that I turned into a wolf when I asked for the time off.
I began stacking the cans onto the shelves making sure to put the labels facing out. My Mom was a real nitpick when it came to things like that. It wasn't very crowded for a Saturday morning but I was sure it was going to pick up soon.
About an hour later I heard the bell chime above the door announcing the entrance of a customer. I heard Mom greet the person from the front counter. When the door shut it blew the most amazing scent into the store. I inhaled the vanilla and honey deeply and already felt my wolf clawing to get out.
I heard the soft click of her shoes as she walked down aisle three where the baking goods were kept. There was a tugging sensation in my chest pulling me towards this person and it took all my might to stay put.
My hands began to shake as my wolf rumbled in displeasure that I was not following his instincts.
Fine. I conceded. I'll just ask her if she needs any help.
When I walked around the bend is when I spotted her and the words died on my lips. She was so beautiful and if I thought her scent was enticing from afar it was nothing compared to up close. It was so thick in the air I couldn't help but breathe it in deeply. She had long ebony hair that flowed to the top of her pert ass. She had legs that went on and on and the softest looking russet skin. I think I vaguely recognized her, but I was so lost in her beauty that my mind was not able to put any coherent thoughts together. She turned then and looked at me curiously.
When our eyes met, I felt the world tilting and suddenly there was a warming sensation in my chest. That heat coursed through my body and for a second I felt light headed. Then when I thought things couldn't get any stranger I felt my pack members in my head as our minds connected as if we were in our wolf forms. Our thoughts swirled in unison as we focused in on the beauty in front of us. There was a shimmering effect surrounding her.
Ours.
General POV
Paul sat at the table in the kitchen of the home of the wolves and when he felt the connection his sandwich in his hands plopped onto the table top. He saw the girl that he knew was Leah Clearwater in Jared's mind as his wolf came rushing to the surface. Paul was stunned in silence as he watched their girl and he had to admit she was the hottest thing that he had ever seen. Warmth enveloped him and it felt so good. It was like walking into house after being out in the wintry cold.
A true smile danced across his lips.
It was a smile that he had thought was long gone.
One that his parents had taken away from him.
For the first time, Paul felt himself feel hope.
Wherever Leah was would be home to him.
Ours.
Jacob was out in the garage, humming quietly to the music that played from the old stereo on the floor. He had been working on the car all morning. This is what he did in his spare time, working on his baby. A piece of junk is what his friends called it but they couldn't see the bigger picture. This car was going to be his when he finished rebuilding it; something that he will be proud of.
Suddenly he felt a hot sensation in his chest and he rubbed at it unconsciously smearing oil onto his shirt. Jacob was unsure what the feeling was. He closed his eyes and felt like something was coming.
He just didn't know what that was going to be.
Aaron was shelving books at the library in Forks where he worked. He flipped open a book that seemed interesting and read what it was about quickly. I'll need to put this on my "to read" list, he mused to himself. Once the book was back on the shelf he pushed the cart to the back area where only the employees could go.
He was about half way there when his hands began to shake. He took out the headphones in his ears as he gazed upon his trembling hands. Aaron felt fire race down his spine before disappearing as if it had never been there before. He felt the stress of his life leave his body, as if all his worries were never there. That everything was going to be better.
Yeah right, he thought shaking his head.
He still had two jobs to work.
Nothing was easy for him.
Quil was at the beach trying to pick up girls and of course failing at it. He felt a strange sensation as if something was trying to connect to him, if that was the right way to describe this bizarre feeling.
Leah's little brother was at home chowing down on some Oreo cookies in the living room watching TV. Seth couldn't wait for Lee to get back from the store so they could make some brownies. He had woken up that morning craving them and mentioned it to his sister. Now she wanted some and they didn't have any of the mix at home, so she went out to get it.
What's taking her so long? He wondered.
Seth felt a tingly sensation run down his spine and he swore he saw a shimmering effect in the living room. Man how many of these cookies did I eat? Maybe I'm on a sugar high, he rationalized. I hope the brownies don't kill me, I bet I'd be the first person to die from a sugar overdose.
Leah POV
I was standing in the baking aisle trying to decide on what mix I wanted. Dark chocolate or milk chocolate? Maybe I'll just get both. I mean Seth is a growing boy so he should be able to eat whatever is left over. Hmm not to mention my Dad, but Mom has been watching his health, so maybe she won't let him partake in the brownie fiesta at the Clearwater home.
I felt like someone was staring at me and when I looked over my shoulder I found I was right in that assumption. A sarcastic comment was about to slip past my lips when I finally got a good look at him. He was a very yummy hunk of man and I had the urge to lick him. It wasn't until my eyes met his that everything in my life spun off axis.
A light flashed brightly in my vision and everything got hot, too damn hot. I felt tingles race up and down my spine.
My mind seemed to be crowded all at once as if someone was in my head. I could practically feel them as if I was touching them. I knew what I was seeing was not my own thoughts but theirs.
Images flashed past our eyes and I could feel my body vibrate. The heat continued to climb higher and the boxes in my hands crashed to the floor, with me soon to follow.
General POV
Sam sat at the table in the Swan home watching as Bella move around the kitchen making them an early lunch. She was losing weight and his wolf felt unsettled as he noticed how her clothes seemed to hang off her. Whenever he came over he made sure she ate but she was like a little bird and only pecked at her food. He didn't want to force her to eat, but he knew she couldn't afford to lose any more weight.
When he didn't have work or pack/tribal business he would come over and watch over her. The other wolves felt the pull towards her but have yet to actually talk to her. They just did a loop around her house during the patrols and that was enough for them.
Bella made quick work of slicing tomatoes for the sandwiches she was making for their lunch. She couldn't help but feel shocked every time she watched Sam eat. Where did it all go? She had wondered whenever he was here for a meal. She liked his company because he dulled the pain. Whenever he wasn't around she felt this physical ache in her chest as if she really had gotten her heart ripped out when he- no don't think about it. She scolded herself.
Sam was pulled from his thoughts when he felt the presence of his pack mates and thoughts filled his mind. He could see a woman who made him feel strong and he felt power ripple through his body. She had this amazing aura about herself and he could spend the rest of his days staring at her. He wanted to reach out and kiss her to see if her lips were as soft as they looked.
Ours, he thought in unison with his brothers.
The knife in her hand clattered to the floor as her body convulsed. It was as if she was having a seizure and it scared her. Bella felt another in her mind, but couldn't even focus on it as scenes began to play out in her mind.
Her eyes rolled into the back of her head as she fell to the ground.
Bella saw nine wolves varying in color running through the forest. They were magnificent and despite their size very graceful.
There were more pictures coming faster in her mind that she couldn't keep up with all of them.
Laughter.
Family.
Tears.
Love.
She succumbed to darkness once the visions drifted away.
Embry POV
I lay on my bed trying to decide if I was hungry enough to get out of bed when out of nowhere I felt hot; too hot, like someone was burning me from the inside out. I shot off the bed so quickly and patted myself down as if that would cool me. It felt like someone was trying to shove something in my brain and the heat just kept getting warmer.
My body began to shake and I felt on the verge of exploding. I ran out of my room, downstairs into the kitchen, and through my back door I heard it break after I had barreled through it. It didn't slow me down in the slightest. I was under the cover of the trees and I felt the shaking worsen if that was even possible.
I was panting from the pain my body was undergoing. Tears streamed down my face as I fell to my knees. I slammed my fists into the ground trying to stop the convulsions. Anything to get rid of this pain.
I heard the snaps and cracks of my bones causing me to cry out in agony.
In the next moment I exploded.
A/N- What did you think? Reviews makes me post faster. :)
Also if you have not already go check out my drabble fic Taunting the Wolf and my Bella/Jacob fic Taming the Alpha. I'd love to hear your thoughts on those stories.
