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Chapter 18

Jake's POV

I have been running for quite some time now. At first I couldn't even move I just stayed in the same place for a few days. Not able to move. Not able to move my body because I was so weak from the pain that was swallowing me up. But today I was running in a different direction. I mean it's been long enough right? He surely would have left by now. It's been months, there isn't even anything there for him. He has to know that Ness would never fall in love with him; if that's what he wants.

So I'm going back to the Cullen's. I have gone long enough without seeing Ness and to be honest I'm not sure how much longer either of us can live without each other. That's if the pain hasn't already gotten too bad for her that she hasn't already just given in to it. I hope that hasn't happened with all of my soul because if it has, there is no reason for me to live and I won't be able to live any longer.

I was now coming up to the border surrounding the Cullen's house I realised that her scent wasn't that strong. Was she there? And if she wasn't, where could she be? I was pretty close to the house surely Edward would be able to hear my thoughts. Why isn't he running up to me and telling me Ness is fine and isn't far away?

Maybe she is gone.

I stopped running. Would I be able to handle it if she had run off with Freddie? Would I be able to stand it coming from the Cullen's instead of the one I love. But she wouldn't pick him. She loves me too much for that, I'm almost positive about that. I mean I guess there is a little doubt but surely she would love me enough to not go with anyone else and I hope I would come back. I mean she is my imprint, she feels the same way I feel about her.

I went behind a bush to phase. I hadn't really been out of my wolf form much, but it was necessary now seeing as Edward wasn't going to answer my thoughts. I put my clothes on and walked up to the Cullen's house. I hesitated before I knocked on the door, second guessing myself. I wasn't really sure of what I would find when I walked in. I mean if I saw Nessie happy with Freddie, would I walk away? No. I don't think I would be able to. Eventually after debating with myself for about ten minutes I knocked on the door.

The door opened and Edward answered the door.

"Where is she?" I literally yelled at him. I needed answers and I needed them now. He just stared at me blankly. It was as if he couldn't comprehend I was here.

"Excuse me, what?" He looked like he was going to kill me. What was his problem?

"Ness, where is she? I know she isn't here so where the hell is she?" He frowned at me and looked at me as if I wasn't making any sense.

"Oh, so now you want to know where she is. You are the one that left her because you thought she would fall in love with someone else, even though you know how ridiculous the idea of that is. She wasn't herself for months, you left her and she didn't come out of her room for months. She wasn't even thinking anything! Imagine how worried I was! Absolutely nothing was running through her mind; that only happens when the person is unconscious or dead! That's what you did Jacob! You killed her on the inside." Edward shouted at me, getting more and more angry as he went on.

What does he mean I left her because I thought she would fall in love with someone else? Where did he even get that from? I would never leave her for any other reason than unless it was for her safety.

"Wait, you mean you didn't leave her because of that?" He raised his eyebrow at me.

"Of course not! Why would you even think that?"

"Jacob, can you please show me what happened that night that you and Freddie went to the forest to talk. You know, the night you left?" I nodded even though I wasn't really sure why he would want to see it. You would have thought he would be able to read what happened from Freddie's mind.

I remembered very clearly what happened that night, so it wasn't too hard for me to show Edward. It was, without a doubt, the worst night of my life. Having to leave Nessie without even being able to say goodbye to her. Knowing that Freddie wouldn't pass on my message. I finished telling remembering what had happened and Edward sighed.

"I'm so sorry Jacob. I knew I shouldn't have trusted him, but I guess I didn't really have a choice." He apologised.

"It's okay, really. It's not your fault. Erm, can I come in please?" I asked feeling a bit shy. I wasn't sure if he would still let me in. But he nodded and I walked in.

As soon as I walked in Rosalie came up to me and growled. Edward held up his hand to her.

"He didn't leave her. Well he didn't want to anyway. It was Freddie, he is a liar. He has a power; he can make people trust him. I never knew because he always controlled his thoughts around me and Alice could never have guessed this would happen because he never made his mind up on what he was going to do." Edward said robotically. It didn't look like he was really here. It was as if he was thinking about something. Trying to put something together.

"But how did he find out about our powers?" Jasper asked.

"Well, Ness told him everything about your family the first day she met him." I answered him. They all started discussing things between themselves then. And then I remembered that Ness wasn't here.

"Edward, where is Ness?" I had to know where she was.

"She's gone on holiday with Freddie" he answered still very robotically. What? She's gone on holiday with him. But why would she do that?

"Okay, where has she gone?"

"Italy." He answered simply.

"Excuse me, WHAT?" I thought I was going to phase right then and there. He has taken her to bloody Italy. He said that if I went away he wouldn't hurt her. And yet he has still taken her to Italy. Then I watched Edwards face, that's what he was trying to figure out for so long. He was trying to figure out why it was bad for Nessie to go to that particular country.

"Jake, Edward, what is it? What's so bad about Ness going to Italy with Freddie?" Bella asked, worry plain on her face.

"When did she leave?" I asked. I didn't care who answered I just needed an answer.

"She left at like six this morning." Emmett replied.

"Hello, is anyone going to answer me? What is wrong with Ness going to Italy?" Bella was getting a bit agitated now. She hates being left out of things.

"Freddie was hired by the Volturi." That's all I heard Edward say before I was out of the door. I had to get to Nessie now. I might still make it in time. It's still really early. She might not even be there yet. Well I could at least hope so. I was just about to phase when I heard someone scream my name. I turned around and saw Alice with a load of bags looking at me.

"Come back, we are all coming with you. Come on get in a car." She didn't have to tell me twice. I ran back and jumped in the first car I saw. Luckily I was sharing a car with Edward and Bella. I don't think I would have wanted to be in a car with anyone else. After all, they know more than anyone what I am going through right now. Sometimes I forget that Ness is their daughter.

I must have been more tired than I thought because the next thing I felt were some cold hands shaking me awake.

"Jake hurry up. Were at the airport we have to go, now. Our flight is in like 15 minutes." Bella was yelling at me. She must be really worried about Nessie.

"How did you get a flight so soon?" I asked a bit sleepily.

"Alice." That was all she said and I understood. Alice could be quite persuasive when she wanted to be. I got out the car and saw Seth and Leah. I don't know when they got in anyone's car, but they were probably picked up on the way. It was about 10.30am now so we would probably be in the air by 11. But all I could think was; would I make it in time? Would I be able to save her?

Walking through the airport was just a surreal blur to me. I didn't really pay attention to anything that was going on around me. All I knew was that I was moving fast. One minute I was standing outside the airport and the next I was at the departure gate giving them our tickets so we could board the plane. We all went to our seats. I could hear what was going on around me but I wasn't paying much attention. Someone could have been calling my name this whole time and I wouldn't have even known. What if I did get there too late? What if she was already dead? What would I do then? I guess I would just ask Edward to kill me. I think I heard him growl at that thought but at the moment I really couldn't care. I was just so depressed and there was nothing on this earth – apart from Nessie being wrapped, safely, in my arms – that could make this better.

I drifted off to sleep again. I guess my body couldn't handle this much stress and just automatically shut down. Not that I minded. Sleeping did make the time go faster, and that's all I wanted. However if time did go faster that means I had less time to save Nessie. I didn't want to think negative thoughts it's just the fact how I couldn't help myself and it just seemed like that was the most obvious outcome.

I was once again awoken by cold hands shaking me. This time it was Alice. She looked a bit distressed. Oh right, she can't see Nessie very clearly. How much I wish she could. Just so she could tell me if we would make it in time, just so she could tell me that she was okay. It can't be healthy for a family to be worried so much over one person. It's already starting to drive Bella and Alice mad. I've been going mad for the past few months, so this kind of feels natural to me. And I know that sounds messed up but I have just gone so long without Ness that it almost feels normal that something like this would happen.

Getting out of the airport was more or less just like going into the airport. It was just a surreal blur. Nothing really seemed real to me. I don't think it had really sunk in yet that I was in Italy and my reason for existence could be dead. We all walked outside the airport and there was four cars waiting for us. I was quite shocked but then I guess it made sense to be prepared. After all there were 11 of us here. I almost forgot that Carlisle and Esme were with us. They had seemed so quiet, not saying much to anyone. But I could see how hurt Esme was, I swear if she could cry she would have broken down by now. We all put our luggage in the different cars and then drove to our hotel.

We pulled up outside a really beautiful hotel. It was huge. We walked inside and I was astounded by its beauty. It was really amazing; I don't think I had ever been in such an expensive hotel in my existence. Edward and Bella signed in at the reception and started handing everyone the keys to their rooms. We got in the lift and headed upstairs. We all walked to our rooms and then went inside. Everyone was sharing a room with someone, except me. Maybe I would never share a room with anyone again.

I put my suitcases by my massive bed and then lay down on it. For a while I just lay there on my bed not thinking about anything. But then I had to get out. I couldn't stand being here on my own. It was about 7 in the evening now, but it was still quite light outside as it was summer and the days were longer. I decided to go out as I couldn't stand being alone in such a big room. I walked back towards the elevator and went downstairs. I walked back through the lobby and out the door. As soon as I was outside a gust of wind hit me and then I picked up her scent. She had been here. It was even possible she was staying at this hotel.

Edward, I'm sorry if you're busy but this is quite important. Nessie's scent is here. We should follow it, we could find her before it's too late. I called to Edward in my mind. I knew he would hear me as I wasn't that far away. I started following Nessie's scent knowing that they would all catch me up soon enough. After about ten minutes of walking I arrived at a beach. Ugh, Ness had been at the beach with that thing. I suddenly felt a hand on my shoulder. I jumped out of my skin and turned around. Oh it was just the Cullen's, and Leah and Seth of course. Damn them, why did they always have to be so quiet, they could have given me a warning that they were close behind me.

I continued following Nessie's scent and the others followed behind me. We started walking down this deserted road and I was wondering what Ness would be doing walking down a road like this, and then I heard it;

"No one is going to hear you Nessie, it's late and deserted. It's just me and you" I heard the disgusting creature say. I started to run towards his voice. And he was with Nessie. Was he going to hurt her? I was running down the road and I wasn't going to stop until I saw a little alleyway. I turned to face it and there she was. She was on her hands and knees and he was standing behind her with his trousers down.

"Jake" I heard her whimper.

"Get your hands off of her." I growled.

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