A/N: Okay ladies and Gents our time is growing short within this story but it will have 2 or 3 sequels so here is the 1st of the last 4 chapters. I hope you enjoy them.

Jake settled a sleepy Bella in the bed before joining her. The bonfire had lasted well past time for her nighttime meds. She was tired and in pain, so was he. This imprint stuff was draining. His wolf was screaming to mark his imprint. Physically he knew she wasn't but the pull was strong. He gave her, her shots and pills, tucked her in, and then went for a run.

"Jake what you doing here. You are supposed to be in bed kid."

"Can't sleep and I don't wanna disturb Bella. She is finally comfortable. The shots seem to be working pretty well."

"She does seem to be better already."

"Sam, what am I gonna do about this pull to mark her. It is getting worse."

"Jake we will just have to find a way to appease the wolf until you can mark her for real. I will talk to Emily and Carlisle and see if we can come up with a way for you to mark her without the actual sex."

"This is fucking embarrassing."

"Look it could be worse. You could be discussing this with Billy instead."

"Oh Hell no. He is already making my wedding presents."

"See told you it could be worse."

"Okay, okay talk to Emily and Dr. Fang. I have got to get back before Bella wakes up and wonders where I am."

"Get her to sleep in in the morning if you can and oh by the way Charlie is coming to dinner tomorrow."

"Why?"

"He wants to see his daughter and talk about her living arrangements for the rest of the school year. Rumor is the City Council is still on his ass about being gone so long and they are blaming him for all the missing people."

"But it's not his fault Sam."

"We know that Jake but the City Council is looking for someone to blame and Charlie is an easy target, which is why I am going to suggest she stay with us until next Fall. Charlie can come and see her when he wants and she is protected here."

"Thanks Sam."

"Not a problem. Emily and I love having her here. Now get out of here before Little One kicks my ass."

"Okay, I am out of here. See you tomorrow."

Jake slipped into bed and pulled her close and settled down to sleep.

Bella woke up feeling sweaty and safe. Her whole body was plastered against Jake. He was sound asleep and she took a minute to look at him. He still looked so young. She still blamed herself for him having so much on his shoulders, but she could not regret the gifts that came with that burden. He would be with her until they drew their last breath and that was a true gift. She hugged him as tightly to her as she could.

"Morning Bells."

"Sorry to wake you but I couldn't help myself."

"It's okay. We got to sleep in. It is after nine already."

"Did I make you miss breakfast with the boys?"

"Nope. Don't worry there will plenty of food."

"It's not that Jake. I don't want to take you away from your brothers."

"You're not Bells. They understand we have both had a pretty rough week. They are just as worried about you as I have been and sleep is good for you."

"I don't wanna go back to school tomorrow."

"I don't want you to go either Bells but you have to finish out this year so you can graduate on time."

"I am gonna miss you."

"I will miss you too Bells but Sam is going to take you to school and Paul will be with you at lunch and the Cullen's will be with you the rest of the time."

"I know that but I will miss you."

"I will miss you too baby but Sam is going to talk to Charlie and see if you can stay with them until fall."

"That is not the only reason is it?"

"No not really. Apparently the City Council is on his ass and they are blaming him for the missing people."

"But Jake that is not his fault if it is anyone's it's mine."

"It is not yours either Bells, but you are right."

"Although I would miss you at night if I go back to Charlie's."

"I know it would be tough. Do you want to get some breakfast?"

"Yeah and I need a shower."

"Okay, come on then let's go."

Jake helped Bella shower and get dressed. When they emerged from the bathroom Emily had two heaping plates of scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast. A huge plate of blueberry muffins sat in the middle of the table. Neither one of them said a word as they eat but Jake held her hand under the table.

"Jake, Sam suggested you and Embry take Bella home and let her get some more of her things so that she feels at home here."

"I don't need anything else Emily really. I need to start studying for Finals."

"Bells you need more clothes Honey and It looks like it is gonna be a pretty day maybe we can go to Third Beach this afternoon or we could just hang out at your house on the porch?"

"Okay Jake."

Jake cleaned up their plates while Bella packed her book bag. Embry arrived and the three of them piled into Sam's truck and headed for Forks. Bella smiled the whole way as she snuggled against Jake's side and listened to the friends' silly banter. Once arriving at Charlie's Jake took Bella upstairs while Embry stayed downstairs to keep an eye on things. They tried to keep it light but Bella knew Embry was along for protection. She also knew that this trip was about more than her just getting clothes. Sam wanted her out of the house for some reason but she trusted that they would tell her why when the time was right so she packed her stuff and enjoyed her time with Jacob and Embry. Tomorrow would come too quickly and she would be without the men who had become her anchors over the last few weeks.

Once Bella left with Jake and Embry Sam called Carlisle and asked if he would come discuss what they could do to ease Jake's pain. While he waited for Carlisle to arrive he went to the tribe archive to look for answers. Armed with some information he returned home hoping between what he had found and Carlisle medical knowledge of what Bella could handle physically they would be able to ease some of Jake's pain as well as Bella's. Carlisle arrived a short time later.

"Thanks for coming Dr. Cullen. I appreciate it."

"I take it this call means Bella has formally accepted young Jacob's imprint."

"For Jake it has been different. He has always been in pain but as Bella has opened herself up to him he has passed out from the pain and frankly I am worried for him when she returns to school tomorrow. Emily said he managed while she was at the hospital but just barely. Now I know she is not ready for a full marking but I am hoping between the three of us we can come up with a solution that will appease the wolf enough to allow them to function apart."

"Okay, well I need to know more about the marking process before I can help give you an answer."

"Marking occurs the first time a couple has sex after the imprint. I know Bella is nowhere near ready for that and so does Jake. He will continue to endure whatever pain is necessary to keep from hurting her any more than she already is."

"I see. I take it is like when wolves bite during mating

"Yes, show him Em."

Emily lifted her hair and showed Carlisle the marks on either side of her neck.

"You are right Bella can't handle the sexual component of the marking just yet but if you could figure out a way for him to bite her without the sex maybe just maybe that will be enough to ease his pain. If that is not enough we will think something else. What do you think? Have you looked into your tribe history to see if there was a similar case?"

"Yes, I went and searched the archives as soon as Bella and Jake left and there was a case where an imprint couldn't be marked right away but that was because when the imprint occurred she was pregnant. She too accepted his bite marks. It appeased his wolf long enough for her to have the baby and heal."

"So what did you need to discuss with me?"

"I wanted to make sure you thought it was okay for Jake to bite Bella before I gave him the go ahead and make you aware that may not be enough because this imprint was pregnant with the man's child so she already carried his scent within her belly.

"Well if it doesn't work we will come up with another solution but yes I believe she will be about to receive his bite marks as long as he understands it can't be more for right now."

"I will make sure he knows."

"How are her shots working?"

"They are working well. Jake says she is sleeping much better. She barely makes a move at night. She looks more rested."

"Well that is positive at least. I have pulled her from the hospital's physical therapy rotation for the time being. She needs a rest until school is finished at least so I have written down so excises for you boys to help her with when she feels up to it."

"Okay, Any word on the nomads or the red head?

"Not yet, but Edward is still on her trail. She has come as close as Canada but no closer and no one is with her."

"Okay, Em I will be back. I am going to escort the Doc back to the treaty line."

"That's okay Sam Mr. Lahote is waiting for me outside. He said to tell you to enjoy your alone time."

"I will talk to you soon then."

"We will set up a schedule come examine Bella." With that Carlisle was gone and Sam scooped Emily up and head for their bed not wanting to waste a second of the gift Paul had given them.

Jake, Bella, and Embry sat at the diner having lunch with Charlie. He was watching her closely as she showed Charlie the gift he had presented to her the night before. He noticed Charlie looked at him with a narrow gaze before smiling at him. The four of them finished lunch and headed out. Jake watched as Charlie hugged his daughter close. He could see the emotions that crossed Charlie's face and it broke his heart because as excited as he was that he wouldn't be without Bella at night he knew Charlie would miss having the opportunity to care for his daughter. Jake and Embry took Bella to Third Beach. Jake and Embry played like little kids while Bella studied for her finals in the sunshine. She smiled as she looked up to them. They were building sandcastles and knocking them down as soon as they finished. Her meds kicked in and she fell asleep in the middle of going over her English notes. Jake picked her up wrapping her in the blanket. Throwing her backpack to Embry he carried up to the truck. By the time they got back to Sam's she had curled up against him. Embry hopped out of the truck and began unloading Bella's stuff from the back of Sam's truck while Jake took her inside.

Sam and Emily were sitting on the sofa when Jake entered the house. Without a word he took Bella into the bedroom and laid her down on the bed tucking the quilt around her before leaving the room and shutting the door behind him.

"You boys missed lunch. Want me to fix you something?"

"No Em, that's okay we all ate lunch with Charlie."

"You went to see Charlie?"

"Yep, Bella wanted to see him so we stopped by the station for a few and he took us out to lunch."

"Is He still planning on coming for dinner?"

"Yeah Sam he is. I feel bad. He misses her."

"I know Jake but we are doing all we can on our end and so are the Cullen's. We just have to make sure he knows he is welcome here any time. Come on you and I have important things to discuss while Little One naps and Embry has school to finish."

Sure, sure." He muttered as he followed Sam outside. When they reached his tool shed Sam turned around and started speaking.

"So while you two were gone I did a little research and talked to Dr. Cullen. I think or should I say it is possible to mark an imprint without sex taking place. I just don't know if your wolf will allow it because the only other case was a pregnant imprint. Carlisle suggests we try and if it doesn't work we will come up with something else."

"Okay, what do I tell Bells?"

"The truth Jake that it may or may not work but you have to try or you will not make it three weeks."

"I don't wanna scare her."

"You won't Jake. You know her. She is strong enough to handle it. She is the Alpha Female. You have to have faith in that. She is ready even Carlisle thinks so. If he had any doubt she could handle the marking he would have said because he was not shy about nixing the sex."

"I just don't want to hurt her. She has been through enough this week."

"Jake you know she is better and you know your wolf would never cause her pain outside of what is absolutely necessary, so what is the real issue?"

"She has been bitten before Sam and it hasn't been a pleasurable experience. What if she freaks out and never lets me touch her again."

"Oh Jake, listen man, I am gonna tell you something no one else knows and you have to keep it to yourself. When Emily first came home from the hospital I was afraid to touch her, to even be in the same room with her. It is still hard sometimes. I still carry that fear that I will lose it again but you are different Jake. Bella is different. You have never loved anyone else. She is it for both you and your wolf. You have nothing to be afraid of nothing at all."

"But..."

"I know Jake. I know. Listen if you don't want to do it we will find another way."

"I will ask Bella."

"Good, When Little One wakes up you two can drive over to the Clearwater's and pick up Billy. You can talk then. Emily can answer any questions Bella may have before and after and we will be here the whole time and I will have Embry stick close to the house until it is over, so don't worry."

"I just wish it could be different."

"I wish it could too Jake but you will get your chance to do it the normal way. This is just to take the edge off of your pain from being separated and to keep your wolf from doing something you both will regret."

"Thanks Sam."

"You're welcome, kid. It is a part of the job."

"Speaking of the job how long do I have before you step down and leave me to my own devices?"

"Emily and I know you have way too much on your plate to worry about Alpha duties right now. You're only 15 and you have an imprint who is struggling, so I will stay as long as you need me."

"I am sorry Sam."

"For what kid?"

"Sorry that you had to deal with all of this alone."

"Not your fault. Come on before Emily comes looking for us."

With that they left the Sam's workshop and headed back inside.

By the time Bella woke up from her nap. Jake had helped Embry finish his homework and did the majority of his for the next week as well. Emily's dinner prep was well underway and Jake was starting to get anxious that he would not get a chance to talk to her before Charlie arrived. When she woke up. He wasted no time in whisking her out the door and into the truck. She stifled a yawn as he pulled out of the yard.

"Okay, Jake spill. What is going on?"

"We have to go get Dad for dinner from the Clearwater's."

"And?"

"Well Bells I needed to talk to you away from everybody."

"What about?"

"Marking you, which you can say no to by the way."

"But I thought you said Carlisle and Sam said no."

"They did at least until the other day when I passed out. They are still saying no to the sex part of the equation. Your body just isn't ready but Sam did some digging and found something that he and Carlisle think could work."

"So what would happen?"

"That's the thing Bells. I have to bite you and I am not gonna lie to you it is gonna hurt, so feel free to say no."

"Jake what makes you think I want to say no. I know what marking entails."

"I know Bells but I am afraid."

"Afraid of what Jake. You would never hurt me I know that."

"Not on purpose Bells but I could so easily and besides after what the leech did to you I would think biting isn't high on your list of turn ons."

"Pull the car over Jake."

"What? What's wrong?" He asked in a panic as he tried to glance at her while keeping his eyes on the road.

"Just pull the car over." She pleaded.

He pulled the truck over to the shoulder of the dirt road that led to the Clearwater's. Throwing it in park he immediately reached for her. "What's wrong Bells are you hurt?" He asked as he searched her eyes and body for any signs of discomfort.

"Not physically no."

His wolf gave him a howl of warning at that answer not that Jake needed it. He knew by the tone of her voice that she was royally pissed and so he waited for the shoe to drop as he stared out the windshield.

"Jacob, look at me please."

He looked at her and saw the sad look in her eyes. It almost broke him until she did the last thing he ever expected. She placed her hand on his cheek and kissed him gently.

"Jacob Black how could you ever compare yourself to James. Don't you know you are nothing like him or Edward for that matter. You are wholly and uniquely you. Even at your most volatile I am not fearful of you. You irradiated your own warm before your body temperature went up. I would not have made it through returning to Forks without you. I was lost Jake. My nightmares and pain threatened to consume me. Then you walked into my bedroom. You talked about life not about my injuries and I started living again. I finally saw a future again when I looked into those beautiful brown eyes of yours. You let me feel the way I wanted without trying to force me to get over it. So I will gladly accept your mating mark and all that it entails. You are a beautiful pure soul with whom I am lucky enough to be mated to and contrary to what you are thinking Mr. Black the thought of you biting me is a HUGE turn on for me."

Jake was too stunned to say a word. He just sat there staring at her while Twin Rivers of tears coursed down his cheeks. Bella leaned in a kissed him again slowly stroking her tongue against his. His wolf howled at him to take control but he let her continue the slow exploration of his mouth. He was enjoying this so he made the wolf take a backseat until she nibbled on his bottom lip. He unbuckled her seatbelt and pulled her until they met in the middle of the bench seat growing as he pushed her back against the seat and took control of the kiss. He took her bottom lip in between his teeth and bit down hard and Bella moaned melting into his hot body as he pulled her even closer.

"Liked that did you Bells?" He purred only to be interrupted by his cell phone. "Shit," he said as he dug it out of his pocket. Looking at the screen and seeing it was Billy. "Fuck," he muttered before answering. "Yeah Dad I know. We will be there in five."

Five minutes later Jake pulled up in front of the Clearwater's. Billy was waiting in front with Harry. Jake jumped out of the truck and started loading his Dad in the truck. Bella was still in the middle of the bench seat.

"What the Hell happened to Bella's lip Son? Charlie is gonna flip. Is this why you were late?"

"Billy please. It was my fault not Jake's."

"Bells if you think Charlie is gonna buy that you have lost your mind dear. He is liable to take a shot at Jake before we even start dinner not to mention Sam is gonna flip."

"Dad I didn't plan on it but she is not hurt and it's not like it is bleeding. It is just a little swollen. Please do not make a big deal of this."

By the time they reached Sam's Bella's blush went from light pink to deep red and she went straight for her bedroom.

"What happened Jake?" Sam asked.

"Well I talked to Bella like you suggested and it ended with us making out a little and I kinda bit her lip and Dad made a big deal about it. It is not even bleeding or anything. Now Bells is mortified and she probably won't come out for dinner and Charlie really will hate me."

"I'll go talk to her." Billy offered."

"Billy I don't think that is a good idea." Sam said quietly.

"Jake, watch dinner I will go. You men I swear you never know when to keep your mouth shut." Emily muttered as she removed her apron and took off to find Bella.

"Dad why did you have to do that. I swear you would think you don't want us together or something. I know for a fact you and Charlie have been planning our wedding since we were small. Weddings involve kissing and grandbabies only happen with sex."

"I know that son. I know very well how babies are created and so does Charlie but we don't want to have to see the physical signs you two are fooling around especially Charlie. She is his only daughter who happens to be physically injured right now and you are pawing her."

Sam chuckled causing Jake to glare at him. "Hey you have to admit for us that is funny Jake."

"I was not pawing her Dad we were kissing and for the record it was a kiss she started and she bit my lip first."

"Doesn't matter Son. Charlie will see her lip and not yours."

A growl erupted from deep within Jake's chest.

"Go Jake NOW."

"Sam the food."

GO I will watch the damn food. You have 10 minutes to run it off and get back here understood?"

"Yes, Sam." Jake said as he ran for the door.

"Now Billy you can tell me just what possessed you to do that?"

"You think Charlie is going to be easy on them?"

"No but Jake expects it from Charlie not you. That boy of yours is a good kid, He puts Bella's well-being above his own. She isn't hurt and seeing her with him around here I have no doubt your son is telling you the truth. So what is the reason you are giving them so much grief."

"Sue said now that Jake has Bella to take care of I need to find a full time caregiver or another more adaptive place to live. She even suggested I move in with Charlie."

"When?"

"Today. I didn't mean to make him mad."

"I know Billy. I will have Embry take you to get your stuff after dinner and he can take you to your house. We will take care of you don't worry Jake and Bella will make sure you get to live where you want. Hell if we have to you can have the couch and stay here because I know for a fact despite the strength of their imprint you and Charlie are very high on their list of priorities and they are worried about the two of you."

"Thanks Sam."

"Any time Chief." Sam said as he turned his attention to the food.

Emily found her in front of the dresser brushing her hair with a little more force than necessary.

"Hey. Jake wanted me to check on you."

Bella turned with tears in her eyes. "I'm fine."

"Oh Bella." She said as she embraced her in a fierce hug. "Everything is fine and Jake is right it is not that bad." She took the brush from Bella's hand. "Make out hair is sometimes harder to tame then sex hair. Let me help." She said as she turned her back around to face the mirror and starting brushing out the tangles carefully.

"Billy is right Charlie is gonna kill Jake when he sees my lip but it wasn't Jake's fault. I started it. I went and ruined everything. If Jake manages to survive he won't want to touch me much less mark me."

Oh Bella if you only knew. Listen okay I probably shouldn't be telling you this and Jake will kill me if he ever finds out I did but that boy would literally die for you. I mean it. I am not talking about wolf's instincts to protect his imprint. I am talking about Jake himself. He loves you that much and right now he is having to war with the wolf inside him and his need to mark you and claim you so much so he is enduring great physical pain. The boy wants you and always has; the wolf needs you to be strong and assertive not meek and passive. They both need to hear what you want but sex just isn't an option right now and you can't push them because if Jake hurts you even by accident he will not come back from it. Sam has never been the same. So just be careful with him tonight please. He is special to all of us."

"Does it hurt?"

"Yeah a little but mine happened different than yours so I can't judge what it will be like to you. I know Jake will try not to hurt you."

"Emily, I'm a little scared."

"That's okay. I can tell you Jake is more than a little scared."

"I know he told me."

"It will be okay. All done." She said as she finished tying the ribbon around her high ponytail. "Let's go join the men before Jake burns dinner and we end up feeding Charlie pizza."

Jake arrived ten minutes after he left wearing jeans, a t-shirt and even shoes. What he found when he entered the house baffled him. Bella was at the table sitting next to Billy with her head on his shoulder stroking his hand as she held it. His Dad looked up as he entered and had unshed tears in his eyes.

"Dad?" He asked with curiosity knowing his father being moved to tears was a rare thing.

"Everything is okay Jake." Sam said.

"But Sam..."

"We will discuss it tomorrow okay. Charlie will be here in a few minutes. Help Emily get the food on the table."

"Yes, Sam" He said as he went around the table and kissed Bella before embracing his father.

"I am sorry Son." Billy whispered.

"I am sorry too Dad."

Jake helped Emily set the table and put the food in the center before taking his place next to Bella just as Charlie arrived. They all watched as he removed his gun belt before taking a seat at the head of the table. He kissed Bella on the cheek.

"Bells, what happened to your lip?"

"Well, Dad, um..." She said as she struggled for an answer that wouldn't get Jake in hot water.

"Jacob since the cat seems to have gotten my daughter's tongue I will ask you if you know what happen to my daughter's lip."

"Yes, sir I do."

"Do I really want the details of what happened?"

"Probably not sir."

"Okay, well we will talk about what happened after dinner and we will discuss how to make sure it doesn't happen again do I make myself clear."

"Yes, sir."

"Dad..."

"Bells, it is okay."

"But Jake..."

It's okay Honey really." He said as he squeezed her hand and kissed her forehead before diving into his dinner.

The rest of dinner was spent in companionable silence. Everyone enjoyed Emily's efforts. Everyone but Bella. She was worried about a lot of things Jake and Charlie, Billy and Jake, the marking, but most of all she worried she would never live up to her role as Alpha female. She was afraid she would never be strong enough.

"Earth to Bells."

"Yeah?"

"I am gonna walk Charlie to the car and take Dad home, I will be back to say goodnight."

"Okay."

"Bells call me tomorrow and let me know how school was. I love you."

"I love you too Dad." Bella said as she hugged him as tightly as she could.

"So I am guessing you caused the swelling on my daughter's lip."

"Yes sir but it was completely accidental and it will not happen again."

"Jake I know you love my daughter but you are so young."

"Charlie I promise you I am completely aware how young we both are but I also know that your daughter is it for me. There is no one else. There never has been."

"Have you told her this?"

"Yes."

"I wish you hadn't. She is smart Jake; She has a chance at college anywhere she wants to go."

"Do you think I don't know that? If she wants to go I will not stand in her way. I would never do that to her."

"But Jake..."

"Charlie I will be honest I would marry her tomorrow if I could but I know right now we aren't ready. I know she has the potential to go places, places that I can't go and I will never stand in her way, ever. I love her with a breath and a depth that I barely understand myself so I can't really explain it to you. I will just say I will be here for her until the last breath leaves my body and I will never ever hurt her or break her heart that much I can promise."

"I guess that is all I can ask for, for now and just for the record you are a much better choice than the last guy she brought home."

"That is good to know."

"Take care of my little girl Jacob."

"I will Charlie."

Jake returned after he got his dad settled and in bed. He entered the house to find Sam the only one left at the table. "Where's Bells?"

"In her bedroom waiting for you. Good Luck. I am here if you need me."

"Thanks Sam."

"You're welcome kid."

Jake opened Bella's bedroom door to find her sitting on the edge of bed. She was biting her bottom lip. Jake took the two strides to the bed. He used his thumb to remove her lip from between her teeth. "Only I can do that to that lip Bells. Only me." He whispered before his lips crashed against hers. When finally released her she was breathless.

"How do we do this?"

"I am not real sure Bells. I am hoping he will tell me."

"Okay so ask him."

"He wants you to ask Bells."

"He does?"

"Yep."

"How do you want to do this? Where and how do you want me?"

"On the bed and naked completely." Jake said in a voice that was not his own as he pulled his shirt off and dropped his jeans on the floor.

Bella pushed herself back on the bed as he loomed over her. She lay back against the pillows.

"Help me."

He crawled into the bed and joined her. He hovered over her like a warm blanket as he pulled her tank top over her head. He lifted her hips and pulled off her shorts. Her clothes joined his on the floor as she held her breath.

"Breathe Isabella."

She let out breath she was holding and looked into his eyes. Gone were the chocolate brown Irises she loved. They were now black with desire as he surveyed her body. "What are you thinking?"

"Mine, Mine, Mine."

"And Jake?"

"You're so beautiful Bells. He doesn't want to talk anymore."

"What does he want?"

"He wants so much. So much he can't have but he wants to touch you, to smell you and he wants to mark you in a secret place. A place where only we know."

"Okay let him Jake." She said as lay back into submission to Jake and his wolf.

"Close your eyes Isabella."

She closed her eyes and waited.

He started running his fingers across her upturned face. He traced her closed eyelids and her lips. Her mouth opened as his fingertips traced her cheekbones and spread her beautiful brown hair across the pillow and moved down her neck to her shoulders. He continued the journey down her arms. He took the time to explore her fingers before moving to her breasts, He tested the weight of them in his hands before running his thumbs across her nipples. He smiled at her sharp intake of breath before moving on to her stomach. She whimpered as fingers barely skated over her womanhood moving down her thighs and legs. She whimpered again when his hands left her body completely.

She squealed as his nose replaced his hand against the bottom of her foot and moved up her leg. His hands parted his thighs and he buried his nose inside her. Allowing his tongue one swipe across her clit he moved on to her tummy. Inhaling deeply.

"Soon Isabella, Soon every part of you will belong to us. I can tell."

He turned her over and ran his tongue along his scarred spine time and time again until Bella felt like she was on fire. "Jacob." She whispered.

"It is time Isabella." He said as he flipped her back over. He buried his nose in the juncture of her neck and shoulder. "Not here not yet." He growled. Then he did the one thing she never expected. He picked up her wrist the one Edward and James had bitten her and sank his teeth into her soft flesh. His saliva burned away the residual venom left in the area. "Edward Cullen no longer has any claim to you Isabella. You are mine and Jacob's do you understand?"

"Yes."

"Good." He said as he planted and searing kiss on her lips. "Sleep Now. Jacob will take care of you."

When her breathing was even Jake got out of bed and tended to her wrist, gave her her shots and climbed back into bed with her molding his body against hers.