The characters in this story are from my favorite books, the Twilight Series, by the talented Stephenie Myers, and her copy write of the characters is implied.
Chapter 24: Change of Plans.
Jacob began shaking as soon as he saw Nahuel. Jacob began to grab the door handle to jump out of the car when I hit the door locks and the gas simultaneously, and sped out of Port Angeles as quickly as possible.
Still shaking Jacob yelled, "Don't you know who that is? That was Nahuel. I'm going to go back there and kill him."
"No you are not Jacob," I yelled back, "We are heading home, we are going to warn the whole family- both wolves and vampires. I am not going to allow you to get yourself killed. He is venomous Jacob. I know you are a werewolf, but I can not loose you, do you understand that. We, meaning the whole family, are going to have to fight him, Aro, Felix and Demetri, but you, one on one, with someone who is venomous, no way Jacob Black. No Freaking Way!"
"Sure, Sure, Nessie, its not like I am defenseless. I am a werewolf" he snapped through gritted teeth.
"And you are going to phase in downtown Port Angeles," I snapped, "No way Jacob, you are mine, mine forever and I am never going to risk loosing you. Call my Dad on my cell and let him know what just happened. Please just calm down. I don't think my car could take it if you phased in it." I saw Jacob take several long breaths and then he dialed my father.
"No answer,' Jake replied, in a somewhat calmer tone.
"Try Uncle Emmett or Uncle Jasper then," I said with anxiety filling my voice.
"Hello Emmett, It's Jacob," he said into the phone, "Nessie and I are on our way back from Port Angeles, we saw Nahuel. He walked right out into traffic in front of our car then back to the curb but he waved. He purposely did it to less us know he is in the area."
Due to my almost as good as a full vampire hearing, I heard Uncle Emmett say that he would round everyone else up ASAP and for us to come straight to the house immediately.
"We'll be there in about 20 minutes," Jacob replied and then hung up the phone and began dialing again.
"Who are you calling now," I asked.
"Sam," he replied. Sam must have picked up the phone because Jake started talking to him.
"Sam, Nessie and I just spotted Nahuel in Port Angeles. Can you meet me with as many of the other wolves as you can round up at the Cullen's in 20 minutes," he paused and added, "See you then."
I continued to drive about 120 mph until we reached the Forks town limits, and then I slowed to the legal speed limit until we reached the end of our driveway, and then I drove lightening speed up the driveway and straight into the garage.
As I got out of the car, Jacob scooped me up bridal style and ran me into the house. Unlike all the other times he had picked me up and carried me this way, This time there was no romance in it. I could tell through his quivering arms that he was scared for me, and was trying to protect me.
When we entered the house, my entire family was assembled in the living room with Sam, Seth, Embry and Quil.
"So what exactly happened," Uncle Emmett asked, as Jacob placed me onto the couch.
"I was driving out of Port Angeles and Nahuel stepped out right in front of my car, while I was moving with the traffic. I had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting him, and then I got the hell out of there before Jake tried to take him on himself," I said, with panic filling my voice.
My parents both came and pulled me into a group hug. As they did, I began sobbing, not because of fear for my own life, but because of fear that if I hadn't gotten the car out of there quick enough, I could have lost my Jacob. I felt the fear and anger mix in me again and I began to confront Jake in front of all those assembled.
"I know that I am Nahuel's number one target, but Jacob is his number two. Let's face it. He must have been following us most of the day. We went shopping for our wedding rings!," I screamed. "I accept that I am going to have to be on lock down, but Jacob has to also. Nahuel could kill him!"
Grandpa Carlise said, "You are absolutely right Nessie. Now that Nahuel has seen first hand how close you are with Jacob, he also has a target on him. Nahuel, Aro, Felix and Demitri may even use your love of Jacob to trick you into being captured. You should both not leave the house."
Jacob looked as though he was going to protest, but Sam stopped him and said, "You may be the alpha of your own pack now, but Jacob, what Carlisle is saying makes sense. We will cover your patrols. We no more want to loose one of our own than the Cullen's do."
Jacob growled then sat down next to me and put his head in his hands. Without looking up he said, "How do you expect me to sit back and not act when Nessie is in danger?"
Dad answered, "We expect you to sit back, because if you were captured or injured, it would not only endanger or kill Nessie, it would kill all of us Jacob. For all of us sitting here who love you, you must stay here with Nessie."
"There is more," Grandpa Carlisle said, "While you were out, we received a call from Marcus. He warned us that Aro, Felix and Demetri were heading to Forks, not knowing that we already knew. He also told us that their actions are not condoned by the rest of the Volturi, and that the remaining members of their family and guard will not avenge their deaths, if that is what we have to do to protect you."
Before I could even process the enormity of what my Grandfather had just told me, my Aunt Alice chimed in, "What about the wedding? Why did my image of your mother and father in formalwear just disappear young lady?"
"Because right now Aunt Alice, I am more concerned about keeping Jacob and I alive. Plus, we can't subject an innocent human minister to the danger that Nahuel could represent."
"I can marry you guys," Sam said, "As Chief of the Tribe, I have the authority to perform wedding ceremonies. At least I can solve one of your worries Nessie, and I promise to help keep both you and Jacob safe."
"Perfect," Aunt Alice giggled. Dad growled at her. She really was ridiculous when it came to party planning.
Knowing full well that this was going to set every family member I had off at me at the same time, I bit the bullet and said it anyway, "So can you just marry Jacob and I now? We can have a bigger elaborate wedding once all the danger is behind us Aunt Alice. You can spend all the time you want planning that wedding when there is not danger looming over our heads, but for now, right now, with the threat of someone in town with the purpose of kidnapping me to force me to mate with him, I want it to be official that I am married to Jacob."
"Yes, I can marry both of you whenever you want Nessie," Sam replied. Aunt Alice looked like she was a balloon from the Macy's Parade that had just bounced off a building and deflated.
"I think that it is a good idea," my Mother said. "It's obvious how much you both love each other. Maybe it will also have the effect of being a deterent for the reengage Volturi and Nahuel."
"It's just so soon," my Dad said, as he walked over and kissed me on my far head.
"I knew that I was irrevocably in love with you after our first date," my Mom argued.
"Jacob, what do you think," I asked. He was still cupping his head in his hands. He looked up into my eyes, and pulled me into a very soft kiss.
"I'm ready if you are," Jacob replied.
"Then let's do this right now," I said.