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Chapter 26
Embry's POV
I grip my hair as I sit on the couch waiting impatiently. Elbows on my knees, leg bouncing as I look at the floor wanting to be inside. Needing to be there so desperately I grunt and stand abruptly. "Embry man, you need to calm down," Jake says calmly standing next to me.
"Jake I need to be there-" I point to the double closed doors. "-next to her," I begin pacing.
Jake only sighs before I'm stopped by a small hand carried by a fruity scent. "Embry, she's here. Safe."
I slowly take my hand away. My tortured soul still present. "She almost didn't make it. And it would be my fault-it is my fault that she's in there hurt" I growl rethinking; reliving that moment…
Don't let them get the upper hand, Jake commands.
I see the monstrous wolves; wolves that I've never seen before, their crippled bodies charging directly at us. Like strong huge bullets in the distance giant eagles take flight and follow right above the wolves. The wolves' snout snarling violently as if they've been waiting a long time to kill us.
Battle formation, Jake growls as we follow. We all stand in a line anticipating the impact. We dig our paws in the ground to make us stronger for the force that is coming our way.
"Emmett, we fight with them you go for Annie," but before we can really do anything we are ambushed. At the sides, hidden in the bushes and trees more of the deformed wolves jump out and attack.
I jump to the side as one came charging my way with its jaw open ready to bite. I growl as I stare at my opponent in the eye. His back bends at a peak; his fur is cut, shaved uneven. He has a noticeable scar on his white eye. He pounces on me and I begin biting, clawing. Our bodies fall heavy on the ground as we toss around. His sharp teeth bit into me and I whimper. I begin feeling dizzy as he flings me on a tree.
Embry! Seth screams.
He paces along my body wanting to know if he defeated me. But knowing Annie is near and needs my help is all I need. I jump up and attack.
"AH!" I hear Annie scream. I turn to look at her facing that son of a bitch that took her. A giant column air raises.
I begin turning only wanting to be beside her but the deformed wolf launches on me. I try biting it, trying to penetrate his skin but he's stronger. Instead he bites me at the base of my neck shaking his head. I claw him disparately but I feel like I'm losing strength.
Jake please protect Annie and bring her home, I say in my final wish.
Embry fight! He says as he tries to get to me.
Before I know it Paul throws his body on the wolf knocking him out from me. Between him, Seth, and Quill they cover him from me in a little perfective half circle. I stay on my back feeling like that's what I need to do for the healing process. Jake comes running my way. His giant wolf from standing near me daring the deformed wolves to challenge him. Closing my eyes I will my body to heal faster than normal pace feeling safe that my Alpha guards me. I begin smelling other sweet scents but those I know; The Denali Coven. Feeling better I stand with Jake's help.
I look around and see everyone fighting everyone. My eyes dart to the huge column of air blocking my sight to Annie. I limp towards in and I stare on, looking for a way to get in. I see Emmett fighting but also looking at it waiting for the perfect spot to get in.
But as it disappears the oxygen catches in my throat. Everything moves in slow motion, I start having palpitations as my eyes go wide seeing his disgusting hands gripping her neck in a vice grip. Her beautiful big gray eyes looking at me.
NO! I scream as I run my way to her. Enemy wolves cover my way fighting me. I claw their faces with unknown strength needing to be there. She can't leave me.
"NO!" Emmett screams fighting his way like me.
Her beautiful face looks on as a tear rolls down her face. I howl louder than I've ever done. I bite fiercely making the wolves whimper. I look again but this time Annie is laying alone on the frozen ground. Her skin looks paler than before. The same vampire that made us return that other time fights the bastard to the death and finally he tears the head clean off.
He comes charging our way. "Stop!" He shouts. "You are free. The demon that made me call father is dead. You are no longer slaves. Be gone and leave them in peace," he says with authority. The largest one bows its head before howling and running away.
Emmett runs to her with me behind him. "Annie, baby, everything is going to be ok." He begins sobbing. His voice thick with emotion. "Daddy's got you,"
"Daddy," She whispers. Her voice is so fragile that it twists my insides with sadness. Suddenly I don't feel her breathing.
I whimper and push her arm gently with my nose.
Annie wake up, I plead.
"We need to take her back now," The doc instructs as Emmett takes her in his arms very slowly and runs into the forest being followed by the vampire and me.
I tilt my head to the doors when I see Emmett and Rosalie run out. Emmett holds Rosalie as she hides her face in his chest. "What's going o-" I hear her screaming in pain.
My eyes wide and worried. "He's healing her," Emmett says with immense sadness before looking down.
"AHHH!" She screams again.
My breathing is getting shallow as I walk to a wall. I cover my ears and touch the wall with my forehead. I shut my eyes. Annie. Tears start streaming down my face. My body physically hurts hearing her in pain. Sharp pain radiating my body.
I hear Nessie sniffling hearing Annie's screams and then it all goes silent. ""You may come in," Carlisle says.
In a second both of them run in closing the doors after them. "Embry you have the right to be in there too," Nessie says as she wipes the tears away.
I walk to the doors placing my hand over them. "I can wait, after all I will wait till the end of time for her,"
"It's over baby." I hear Rosalie say. "I'm sorry I failed you. So, so sorry,"
"I'm sorry too. I also failed you," I look down.
…
I had left to run in the forest and take in some fresh air but that was the worst decision in my life. In my absence Annie stood up and talked to them but she didn't feel well again. I felt so stupid for leaving. I sit on the couch all night not wanting to go anywhere else. My eyes feel heavy, my limbs tired but I would feel much worse being away from her again. I look up when I feel a hand on my shoulder. "I think you should rest," Jake says like a friend he's always been.
"No, you should rest." I sigh rubbing the back of my neck. "I'm fine here," I look at the closed doors then back at him.
"Aright, I should patrol. Make sure everything is over," I nod. He walks up to a sleeping Nessie and kisses her on the cheek before placing the blanket over her.
The Denali are all in the kitchen with Esme whispering. My head whips up when I hear the door click open. "Rose, you need to feed," In a second Alice and Bella are on each side.
"No I can't leave my baby," She shakes her defiantly as Alice and Bella escort her out.
"Rose you need to be strong for Annie," they encourage her as they walk out.
Jasper and Edward stand next to their brother. "Emmett you need it too," Edward says softly. Emmett only nods but before speeding away he glances at the door like it hurts to leave but at the end he does.
Edward turns to look at me and nods to a question I haven't even asked and they disappear. I look back at Nessie making sure she's alright before standing from the couch. My spine cracks all the way before I stand upright. I feel like my feet weigh a ton as I walk towards the doors. Right in front of them I inhale and turn the nob. I push the doors open to reveal her lying on the hospital bed with delicacy. Her thin but perfect arms at her sides. My eyes never leave her as I walk to her. I hear the echoing of my footsteps. She's nearer with every step. I notice that her hair is shorter but she looks perfect to me. Finally near her my nostrils are invaded by the scent apple pie and rose petals. My whole being feels at peace with that scent. I close my eyes and listen closely; her heart beat is music to me. Tears fall as I re-open them.
With shaking hands I take her delicate small hand in mine. I momentarily let go from the shock I felt but I retake it wanting to feel it again. My body fills with tingles. "Annie," I stare at her gorgeous face memorizing every contour of it. Even though she has bruises she is still very beautiful. She looks very different; like a woman. My heart begins leaping. My breathing becoming uneven. Her lips are full and pouty, her cheek bones are defined. Her nose is a point; she is what I would call perfection. With my free hand I caress her face, taking a few strands of hair out of the way. "I missed you," I whisper. "Oh how I missed you," My hold her hand stronger, closer to me.
"Embry," She whispers, her eyes still closed. Hearing my name come out of her mouth is much different now. I feel more tingles in my body. My stomach in knots.
I smile. "Yes princess, I'm here." I lean down. My mouth a few inches form hers. I sigh and move to her forehead. I kiss her forehead tenderly.
"Embry, I love you," She whispers and I jolt back looking at her with wide eyes. But she still seems out of it.
I just want to jump of joy, scream to the world in happiness. I kiss her forehead again and whisper. "I love you too,"
…
I still feel unstoppable repeating the words Annie said over and over. I just want to hold her and never let go and share a love with her that can go against anything that will want to stop us. But first I need to make sure this newborn isn't a danger to the tribe or Annie. After holding her hand which felt like seconds to me had in reality been hours. My Alpha needed his beta to seal treaties, specifically a treaty with the eagles and now the newborn.
The five elders all sit in a half circle around the table. The pack around them and the newborns who is accompanied by Axel who turns out to be Annie's brother.
"Jessie Davis, do you accept the conditions or do you wish to leave and go to your old home?" Jake says with his authority as Alpha. I cross my arms looking directly at him not showing emotion.
He has black hair making his overly-pale skin pop out. His creepy red eyes look at us in wonder, yet in disgust. It must be hard for him to accept our scent. It's hard to receive his and we've had a lot of practice, but I have to hand it to him he is acting like vampire with experience. I can see he holds his breath, not like he needs it, before walking closer to the table. The pack stand closer to the Elders just for protection.
"Jacob Black I cannot return to my old home because I can endanger lives there. Here I have help. I just need to know, if you kill any newborn coming into this land why give me a chance?" I see Jake's eyebrows shoot up in surprise.
"Because you didn't have a choice when they turn you. Also because we heard that you protected someone we hold dear and for that we are indebted to you. If you stay you need to follow the Cullen's rules with no exception. If you break them we-" he signals all the wolves present. "-end you," He stretches his hand out.
Jessie looks at it and after a few seconds takes it sealing the deal. "No, he needs to go," Collin says angrily.
The door opens with force. "No…" my neck almost snaps as the sound of that voice. I can't breathe as I see her standing there. She looks stunning; perfect in every way. Her short hair framing her heart shape face. Her big gray eyes looking at Collin with intensity. The room falls silent contemplating the gorgeous and beautiful and exquisite sight before them. "…he stays," My eyes hungrily follow her every step, her every move.
"Scarlett?" I frown as I see Jessie run to her. I begin walking to them when Jake stops me.
"Hey Jessie," She smiles to him making my body turn up in flames. I begin shaking violently. My breathing becomes hollow. My nostrils flaring.
He wraps his arms around her. Taking Jake's hand away forcefully I growl. "Take your disgusting hands off of her!" My voice bounces off all the walls. "She's mine." I say through gritted teeth.
A/N: I know, I know same ending but I wanted you guys to see the stuff happen in Embry's eyes. Hope you enjoyed it and to THE NEXT CHAPTER! :))
