Chapter Nine

Complications

Edward's POV

I couldn't stay and watch Bella sleep. That's the first in a very long time I didn't stay to listen to what she mumbled in her sleep. I needed to get in to Margarete's mind. I walked the hallways, trying not to disturb anyone. I stopped in front of her door, but didn't hear anyone inside. I listened to the rest of the house. Everyone was home, except for Emmett.

Damn it, Emmett.

I fled the house, trying to focus on Emmett. He was with her. Oh, god now he's kissing her. I faintly heard their conversations echoing off the trees.

"Emmett, you need to stop," she said softly.

"I can't. Don't you understand that? You're driving me insane," he pleaded.

"Someone's coming."

Then I saw some them. Standing in the middle of the woods. Emmett was staring straight at me and Margarete was listening to the surroundings. I think she sensed something. I growled at Emmett, disgusted at his behavior. How could he do this to Rosalie? I admit though, I had no idea how far his actions have gone.

"What are you doing here?" Emmett asked, guilt in his voice.

"I needed to speak with Margarete. Does Rosalie know where you are?"

He glanced at Margarete who was now standing very still with fear in her eyes, "Oh, god."

I heard him, too. Jacob. He was wandering alone in the woods, taking a break from all the questions the pack and his father had been throwing at him since he returned home. Jacob was thinking about Bella. Wondering if she was happy now, with Edward. Margarete shot Edward a pleading look, while Emmett scowled, smelling the werewolf.

Jacob stopped walking when he saw the three standing there. Emmett stood in front of Margarete, a loud growl erupting from his chest. Edward's eyes went wide. Was Emmett falling for the this creature?

Edward stepped closer to Jacob. As confused as he was at this situation, he couldn't allow Jacob to imprint on Margarete, "Jacob. Turn around. You can't be here."

"You need to stop telling me what to do, leech," he muttered. He was trying to see who Emmett was protecting. He thought it was Bella for a moment and I heard his pulse quicken. I sighed. Margarete was right, he had imprinted on Bella.

"It's not Bella," I said softly.

"Who is it then?" he asked.

Emmett stepped forward, "It's no one who concerns you. Now, leave."

I put my hand on Emmett's chest, holding him back, "Jacob, as you can see, Emmett is feeling a bit territorial. It would be best if you went on home."

Someone was coming towards us. It was Bella. I groaned, "I should have stayed home."

Emmett grinned, "Things are going to get interesting now."

Bella stepped in to the small clearing, still wearing her pajamas. She hadn't noticed Jacob yet, he noticed her though.

"Edward, what are you three doing out here?" she asked softly, walking towards me.

"I was looking for Emmett." I put an arm around her, glancing at Jacob.

Jacob cleared his throat, "Bella."

She was in the middle of leaning up to kiss my cheek when he spoke. She stopped and slowly turned to face him, "Jake?"

He smiled wide and I heard Margarete gag. I looked at Emmett, "Bring her home."

He simply nodded and grabbed Margarete by her arm. Bella stared at Jake, her emotions running wild. Jake watched as Emmett walked away with Margarete. Bella's attention moved to Emmett and Margarete.

"Emmett, be careful when you go home. Rosalie is on the warpath."

Emmett nodded, "Thanks, Bella."

Bella's eyes were glued to the back of Margarete, "Oh, and Margarete?"

And then Margarete made the biggest mistake.

She looked behind her. Straight in to Jacob's eyes.