"What's wrong, Jacob?"
He looked up from where he was sitting on the edge of Edward's bed, smiling automatically as he saw Edward leaning casually against the doorframe, his pale arms crossed as he studied Jacob closely.
His smile slipped away again though, and he looked down at the floor.
"I don't know. I mean, I only became a wolf a little more then a week ago, and I somehow imprinted on you before that, before I even understood all of that. I just thought that I was going crazy. I just feel so… lost. I am happy, you know I am, but my head feels like it's spinning with questions. Like what will this mean for the treaty? Will it make it stronger or break it? And will my friends ever be able to see me again without feeling hatred for something that I did involuntarily? And what about my father? Will he ever want to see me again?"
Edward sighed softly, walking over to kneel at his feet, taking his hand in his and kissing the palm gently.
"I don't know, Jake," he answered, stroking his hand with his pale fingers tenderly.
"I wish that I did, so that I could tell you that everything will be alright, but I won't lie to you, because I love you."
Jacob nodded, smiling and closing his eyes as he felt Edward's cold lips brush his forehead lightly.
Then he pulled back quickly as Alice called out his name.
Edward, judging from what I'm seeing right now, or not seeing, one or more of the wolves is coming to see Jake. I'd go with him if I were you, but be careful, okay?"
"Of course," he answered, his golden eyes soft as he looked into Jacob's warm, brown ones, speaking softer.
"I won't let them take my life away."
Jacob blinked, sucking in a startled-breath once he realized what he meant by that, sighing happily as Edward leaned in closer to press his lips to his briefly.
Then they stood together.
"Let's go. Best not the keep them waiting."
Jacob nodded reluctantly, taking his hand as they walked out the bedroom door together.