"Jacob, wake up."
Jacob's eyes blinked, and he stood up suddenly, realizing he was able to breathe again. He was still in his wolf form, and the Cullen's surrounded him. Leah and Seth, who were now human, sat near them, with blankets around them. Sam, Billy, Embry and Quil were there too, massaging the two oh the back, as if helping them breathe. He looked at Edward.
She's got her. She's got Leila, and if we don't come soon, she'll kill her and take Renesmee.
Edward's eyes widened, "Tell me what happened."
Jacob shook his head, There's no time to lose, it's a long run to Neah Bay. Only the two of us have to go, or else they'll kill Leila. Tell them to stay here and protect Renesmee.
Edward nodded and looked up at everyone, "Carmille has taken Leila, and she said she'll kill Leila if Jacob and I didn't come to her, and then she'll take Renesmee from us."
The Cullens gasped, and Bella immediately tightened her hold on Renesmee. Jacob looked up at her, and when she looked down, she immediately held out a hand to him.
Edward saw this, "Bella, I think Nessie wants to talk to Jacob."
Bella nodded, and kneeled over to Jacob. Renesmee held out her hand, and Jacob placed his snout to her palm. Edward's brows furrowed as he listened to their conversation.
Nessie, Jacob said in his thoughts, I have to go and get Leila okay? Your dad and I have to rescue her. I want you to stay here and make sure that you stay safe, okay?
Do you love her, Jacob? Nessie asked.
I… yes. I love her and I'm going to get her back. Can you promise me you'll stay safe?
Okay. But does this mean that you don't love me too?
Of course not, Nessie. I love you, and your mom and my family and even your dad's family. But my love for Leila is special, kind of like the love your dad has for your mom. I'm still here to protect you, but for now I have to protect Leila. Do you understand?
Yes, I understand. I love you, Uncle Jacob. Please bring back Auntie Leila.
Jacob laughed in his thoughts, Uncle Jacob. Never thought of it that way, but hey, it works. He licked Nessie on her nose and gave her a wolfy grin, I love you too, kid. I'll bring back Leila, I promise.
Jacob backed off from Nessie's touch and turned to Edward. We have to go now. It's a long run to Neah Bay.
Edward smirked, "Who said anything about running?"
The Porche that Edward is driving was fast, very fast. Jacob, now in his human form, wearing only a shirt and sweat pants, had his face outside the window, letting the wind caress his face. Since there were no other cars on the highway, Edward had a smooth drive, his speed reaching about 120 kph. He looked over at Jacob, who still had his head out of the window and laughed, "If I accidentally hit a low branch, your face is going to get scratched."
Jacob huffed and shouted out against the wind, "I'm trying to catch Leila's scent. I thought I smelled her a moment ago."
Edward nodded to himself, "Get back to your seat, I need to talk to you."
Jacob sat back down the seat and turned to Edward, "What's up?"
"I… heard your conversation with Nessie."
"That's no surprise." Jacob said.
He ignored him, "I wanted to… thank you. For protecting Nessie and Bella. I owe you so much now, this is perhaps the only way I can help you."
Jacob nodded, staring out the window. Edward continued, "Are you serious when you said you loved Leila?"
"Yes." Jacob said without hesitation, "I do."
Edward sighed, "That's good to hear."
Jacob turned to him then, glaring, "What do you mean by that?"
"I was afraid… you'd never love again." Edward started, "I know that it seems like I took Bella away from you, but I didn't. She decided that a long, long time ago. She broke your heart, and I was afraid you'd never love anyone else. And as for Nessie, I believed you when you said it was an accidentally imprinted on her, but I know that you'd protect her with your life." He grinned, "Leila… is a gift to you, a soul mate if you will. Perhaps, fate knew you needed someone worth protecting and loving. They knew I did, and here I am, content and happy with Bella and Nessie. Maybe the fates decided it's your turn now, Jacob."
Jacob laughed, "Man, you vampires are waaaaayyy too romantic."
Edward chuckled, "Yeah, we are."
But Jacob stopped laughing and gazed out the window. "But you're right. Maybe Leila is my soul mate. When I'm with her, I feel so calm. And every time she speaks or laughs, I want to keep hearing her voice. I found everything about her beautiful." He looked down at his hands, "When you took Bella, I was so mad. But when Leila came, I feel like all my anger was gone, like all my hatred for you, your family…your kind… just disappeared." Then suddenly he laughed, "Not to mention she makes the best damn brownies I ever ate in my life."
Edward joined in his laughter, "Looks like she tamed you, Jacob."
"Har, har." Jacob said sarcastically, "Very funny. You realize wolves, even when domesticated, can still have killer instincts."
"Use your killer instincts on Carmille." Edward said, grinning, "Don't tell me you're going to bite the hand that helps you."
"WAIT! STOP!"
Edward slammed on the brakes, and Jacob hit his head on the windshield, shattering the glass, but not breaking it. Jacob leaned back on his seat, rubbing his forehead, and though the area was normal, he was rubbing on it like he had a lump on his head.
"Ooops." Edward said, "I forgot to tell you to wear a seatbelt."
Jacob opened the car door and got out, and Edward followed suit. They walked towards the edge of the forest, but he was still rubbing his forehead. "You'd better be thankful I'm a shape-shifter, bloodsucker." He said at Edward, using the old insult. "If I was human I would've been dead by now."
"If you were human, I would've killed you a long time ago." Edward said in return, "You'll pay for my windshield, dog. Now why did you stop anyway?"
The sound of ripping fabric filled the air, and Edward saw that Jacob had turned into a wolf. He looked down at him, I smelled Leila's scent. She's here with Carmille.
Edward nodded, "I see. Are you ready?"
Jacob growled, Always have been.
He grinned, "First one there gets to rip off her head."