Chapter 18: The Search
The moonlight peeks through the trees acting as a dim search light, as we frantically comb the woods. A hour has passed since we have began the search, and no one can find so much as a scent of either of them. In the distance I can hear Emmett's booming voice echoing through the silent woods as he calls her name repeatedly. We must of missed something, they couldn't disappeared in thin air. I decided to double back and search the house again hoping that we overlooked something in all the hysteria. "Anyone found anything?" I ask my pack. "No." They reply in unison. I feel my worry deepen as time laspses. "Don't worry Jake we'll find her." Ethan tries to assures but the only thing that will ease my mind is holding her in my arms and make sure she is alright.
I am almost to the house when in the pale moonlight something sparkles. I stop abruptly and put my face to the ground, and it is what I have feared it is her locket. "No!" I begin to whimper loudly, as I quickly shift back and pick it up. I tuck it in my band around my ankle for safe keeping and shift back. I sniff the ground around the locket and I can finally pick up a scent. It is hers and seems to leading to her favorite spot, our clearing with the small creek that runs through. "Leah, go get Edward and the guys and tell them to meet me at Nessie's Clearing. As for the rest you come with me." I instruct them as I sprint toward the clearing. He isn't going to get away. The clearing crept closer as though I was running in slow motion. All I could think of was getting there and saving her.
I followed her scent to the edge of clearing, and that is where it abruptly stopped. I looked around hoping to see a pair of crimson eyes glaring at me just like in Nessie's vision. Nothing. "Jake." I heard Edward say as he came up behind me. I turn around and look up at him my eyes heavy from exhaustion. "I lossed her scent." I whimper as I try to fight my emotions. He just looks at me he is just as worried as I am. We all began combing the area, knowing she couldn't got to far if scent ended here. The clearing was clear. This Joham was toying with us and winning. He knew how to hide extremely well. I guess being able to transformer into anyone on the face of planet can help him. "Dammit!" I hear Edward mutter. "What?" I ask. "Nessie was never here. This was trick to lead us here. He morphed into her, scent and all, and tricked us." His startling revelation made my heart sink further into the pit of my stomach. I can't believe I was no nieve. I should of known better. I should of figured this out before calling everyone here.
"Okay we're going to patrol in rounds. We don't y'all to tire out so quickly. When we find them, it will take more than one of us to beat this guy. So Me, Emmett, Jasper, and Rosalie will take first round. Second round will be Carlisle, Esmee, Alice and Jake. The third round will be the remainder of the pack." Edward began directing. "Okay, now everyone go back to the house and if we find anything we will let you know." We all nodded in agreement as we disperse. Though I didn't want to leave until I know that this was the right thing to do. I am barely able to stand, I wouldn't be must of a challenge for Joham. Slowly we walked to the house, still combing the area as we back tracked, making sure we hadn't miss a thing. There still was no signs. As we came to the house, the Cullens entered as the pack and I shifted outside and got dressed. As we walked in I could see poor Bella curled into balled on the couch with Esmee stroking her back. I felt so sorry for her, but there was nothing I could do.
I keep walking and headed straight to Nessie's room. At least there I could smell her and feel remotely close. I open the door and stop in my tracks as a feeling of uneasiness washes over me. I look around but everything is normal. I walk in and go to her dresser where her jewelry box sits. I reach into my pocket and pull her locket out and then open her jewlery box. I want to make to sure when she is home she will still have this constant reminder of my love. I am ready to place her necklace into box when my eyes stop and stare at a white envelope. Laying the necklace on the dresser I pick up the envelope and my name is on it. I begin to tremble as I fear what is sealed inside. Slowly I open it and pull out a folded piece of paper. Unfolding it, I begin to reading the message.
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