Chapter 4: Strange Visitation
"What do you want?" Edward growled through his clenched teeth. We all continued to stare at the door, frozen in our tracks, waiting to catch a glimpse of our visitor. The visitor that seemed to make Edward feel threaten. "I'm Joham, and I come to bring little Nessie a coming of age present." He said as calmly as possible but Edward still didn't relax his stance. "You can give it to me, and I will give it to her." Edward said letting out a small hiss. At that hiss Bella and I rushed by his side, with Emmett and Japser close behind. We waited for him to dig a present from his long black trench coat, but he never did. "Edward, you see my gift isn't an object but rather a piece of mind." Joham said with a devilish grin plastered on his marble face. I study him remember everything about him. I knew he couldn't be trusted.
Joham looked like he was about 21 with long stringy black hair. He was about 5'6" and kind of skinny. His blazin' red eyes letting me know he hasn't fed for days. He smelled of musky lavendar and honeysuckles and it was sickening. Edward let out a loud growled and pounced and began to fight with him. I watch as the two fought like cheetahs over their prey, but neither of them making head way. It seemed Edward was equally match or so I thought. The next thing I knew Edward went flying back breaking the piano across the room and Joham had vanished into the night. We all stared in disbelief. I was getting ready to go chase him down and ensure he wouldn't get near my Nessie when I heard Edward warn me not to. With that warning I rushed to Nessie's room. One way or another I was going to make sure he didn't get near her.
Downstairs I could hear them talking about this Joham guy. "Edward what did he want with our Nessie? What did he mean his present was a piece of mind?" Bella asked frantically. I strained my ears listening to the conversation, as my eyes never left my sleeping beauty. "He is Joham, the guy that created all the other half-vampire half-human breed. The Volutri went to visit him and saw that he could be a great asset to them and spared him. He possess some gift that is far superior to anything any other vampire have and I am not quite sure what it is. He has been keeping tabs on my daughter waiting for her to come of age. Waiting for her to help in his sick fantasy of making this super race." Edward said and then went silent. I knew there was more but I wasn't sure I wanted to hear it. I walked over and climbed under the covers with Nessie and held her close to my body. "We will keep you safe." I wishpered and kissed her forehead.
Morning came and sleep had manage to escape from my grasp. Nessie awoke and looked at me confusingly. "Morning Jakey. What are doing here?" She asked her voice still groggy. I wasn't sure how to answer. I sat there quietly as I probe my mind for an answer that was believable. I don't think she ready for the truth just yet. I was just about to answer when Edward walked in almost as though I cued him. "You know dog when I said you could be the family pet, I didn't mean you could have free roam." I shot him a dirty look and Nessie little out a quiet hiss and we both chuckle. "Nessie go get ready for school. I have a few choice words for our pet." Nessie did as she was directed leaving me alone with Edward. After she left the room his expression relax and came sat down beside me. "Listen Jake, thank you for staying with her last night." Was I really hearing those words come out of his mouth. He ignored my dumbfounded expression and continued his conversation. "Listen this Joham guy is hell bent on creating this superior race and he thinks Nessie is the key. We need to keep her in the dark as long as possible. I don't want to worry her if we can absolve the problem." I nodded in understanding then his face tighten up again. I figure Nessie must have coming back to her room. "Mark my words dog." He growled at me as she entered her room.
We arrived at school with about ten minutes to spare. I looked around and saw their eyes already on her as she got out of the car. I shot them evil looks, but the didn't pay me any attention. It was like they weren't scared of a 6'7" buff guy at all. It was like I didn't even exist. "Nessie, over here!" The blond guy from yesterday yelled. Oh what was his name? "Coming, Calvin." Nessie replied as she grab my hand and we walk toward him. It was funny to see his face as I walk with hand in hand. I can't believe he honestly thought he had a chance with my little beauty queen. "Morning Nessie." He said as he scowled at me. "Morning." She replied as she looked up at me. I study him for something seemed different, as they discussed their assignments from their first period class. It puzzled me, I knew something different , something couldn't be overlooked, but I didn't see anything. I shook my head and figured it was just my jealousy. I regain focus and started listening to their conversation again. "You know that we have a pair assignment coming up, would you like to be my partner." She looked at me for a moment study my expression, and then answered. "Yes." Great now I am stuck letting her spend more time with this Calvin guy.
The bell rang and we began to make our way to our classes. We were outside of their first period English class. " I will be waiting for right here for you when class ends." I said as I kissed her good bye. She blushed and her heart beat faster. I always loved that response. She gently touched my cheek and showed me that she loved me and would miss me. I nodded in agreement. She walked and sat down. "Jake, you better watch your back buddy. I don't want the famliy pet to get hurt." He said as he disappeared into the classroom and sat down beside her.