Once I gathered myself I made my way up the stairs. Jacob was just starting to wake up when I entered my bedroom. I looked at him closely but all I saw was Jake, not a killer. Of course I didn't see a giant wolf either but I knew otherwise.

"Please tell me I'm wrong Jacob. Please tell me you don't take people's lives," I all but begged him.

He seemed a little taken back. I guess murder was a strong topic to discuss first thing in the morning. He was definitely awake now.

"What are you talking about Bells? I don't kill people."

"Really?" My smile now mirrored his, though his was more out of amusement than relief.

"Yes really." I threw myself into his arms then pulled away once realization struck.

"What bout the others?"

He shook his head. "No. Why would you think that? Protectors, remember."

"Then what's killing so many people?"

Then it hit me. "Oh no. Laurent? He's still alive?" A tremor shook my body. He would be ruthless when he finally got a hold on me.

"Laurent? If that's the leach's name we killed him."

I felt myself go pale. If it wasn't him then maybe it was the other vampire that wanted my head on a stick.

"She's back," I whispered.

"Bella, who's back? What's wrong? Don't cry."

He sat me on his lap as tears slid down my face. My breathing was close to hyperventilation. I clung on to him for dear life, not wanting to chance him leaving me. "Bella, tell me who you're afraid of. Tell me and I'll go after her.

"NO," I tried to scream but my voice cracked.

"Ok, ok. Bad idea. Calm down. Bella.." Anxiety was clear in his voice. He had no idea what to do about my hysteric state, and neither did I for that matter. I tried to calm myself for Jacob. I took slow deep breaths. My tears stopped after a moment but I was still shivering. Jacob rocked me back and forth. "Who's after you?"

"Victoria."

"Who is she? What does Laurent have to do with it?"

"They want me dead."

"You're going to have to start from the beginning because I'm really loss."

"Remember when I went to Phoenix? That was because they came to town. One night they came into the Cullen territory and my blood drew in James. Edward killed James, Victoria's mate. Now, Victoria wants to kill me. Mate for mate, but she must not know about me and Edward. She doesn't realize he didn't choose me as his mate."

I sunk deeper into him, trying avoid the painful tightness in my chest. I was already having trouble breathing as it was and going there wouldn't help a thing now.

"Where does Laurent come in," he asked through clenched teeth. His shaking was making the entire bed vibrate but he was controlling himself.

"He was just there for convenience."

He wiped my face of the left over tears. "I need to go see the pack. This is some stuff they need to know."

"Can I go?" Please don't say no. I was far too freaked out to stay here, alone.

He hesitated for a moment then agreed. "Yeah." He stood and walked us outside. He placed me in the passenger seat. "I'll be right back."

"Wait! Where are you going?"

He started walking away. "Count to a hundred and I'll be here before you finish." He took off in the direction of the forest. I looked all the way around before I shut the door.

1.2...

I slammed the locks down on both of the doors. I knew it wouldn't do any good against a powerful vampire but it made me feel better.

.21.22...

Something moved out of the corner of my eye. I jumped and whipped my head in its direction. I then sighed, feeling terribly stupid. A leaf had fallen on the windshield. I scooted into the middle seat. Looking outside probably wasn't the best idea. I was seeing danger lurking in every corner.

.41.42...

I stared at the gaping hole in my dashboard. There were several different colored wires coming out of it. It probably would have been better if I had just asked Charlie to take it out. Of course he would have asked why and I hadn't exactly been the most sociable person then. God, I'm surprised they didn't have me committed.

.65.66.

I screamed when there was a knock on the door. My face heated up as I unlocked the door. "Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you." He gave me an impish smile.

"It's not your fault. Where did you just go for 66 seconds?"

He smiled but it was quickly replaced by a grimace. "I don't want to freak you out."

"By now, I'm sure I can handle it."

He gave me a sad smile. "Right. I turned into a wolf. When we're in that form, we can hear each other's minds." He looked at me to see my reaction.

"Oh."

"Oh? Doesn't that weird you out?"

"I'm use to it. He..Edward," I forced out, "could read minds." I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Oh…we don't have to talk about it now." I silently thanked him. "We're here," he said as he parked.

"Maybe I shouldn't be here." I was having sudden second thoughts. I didn't want an angry pack of men wolves coming after me for knowing their secrets. "Wont they be mad?"

"Yeah. Don't worry. I don't think they'll phase."

"Why would they?"

"Haven't you notice I shake when I'm angry?" I thought for a second before I nodded. "I have to try not to phase. That was one of the reasons I wasn't allowed to see you. It's dangerous, but I wouldn't have come if I hadn't known you'd be safe." He held my hand. "They're here."

Just as he had said that, four large boys came out of the trees. If I hadn't known any better, I would've thought they were brothers; oversized Quadruplets. Like Jacob, all they wore were cut offs and shoes. Maybe working out was part of being a werewolf like the tattoo on the shoulder.

There emotions all changed at once, confusion to anger.

"Jacob, why can't you ever follow the rules?!" one of the boys shouted.

"She can help," Jake replied softly.

"Help!"

"Calm down Paul," Sam Uley said. Paul took a deep breath and stepped back. It didn't seem to help. He was still quivering madly. "Jacob, I told you not to tell her. I also told you to stay away from her."

"I didn't have to tell her. She knew. And I can't stay away from her."

"If Embry can stay away from her, so can you!" Paul shouted.

I felt my eyebrows pull together. What did Embry have to do with anything? I looked over at him. He had his head hung.

"Shut up Paul," Jacob yelled. A fierce jerk ran through his body, but he contained it.

"You shut up. If you didn't want her to hear you shouldn't have brought her." Paul suddenly leaned forward then burst. There was fur everywhere. I happened so quickly I could hardly comprehend it. One second a very human Paul stood and then there was a wolf. In the same instant Jacob yanked his hand out of mine and was running. He launched himself into the air and morphed into the russet colored wolf.

I covered my mouth to contain the scream that bubbled up from my throat. I may have been aware of what they turned into but I had never seen them turn or attack each other. I watched as Jake and Paul tumbled into the forest, growling and snapping at each other the entire way until they were out of my sight. Sam kicked off his shoes and chased after them.

"Take her to Emily's." Then he was gone as well.

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