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Chapter 15

When I woke up the next morning after being in the hospital I couldn't help, but to be nervous about going down to La Push and maybe seeing Jacob he was bound to be there and I didn't think that I was ready to be too close to him yet and of course there was whatever it was that Sam wanted to discuss today that Paul refused to tell me.

I decided the only way to figure out what he wanted was to just get down there as soon as possible. I wished that I had someone in the packs number besides Jacob because I wasn't allowed to drive with the pain medication that I was taking so I pretty much had to sit around until someone, which I hoped would be Paul, showed up to pick me up.

After I got dressed I headed downstairs to make myself some breakfast and was shocked about how much this day had reminded me of the day that Paul showed up instead of Jacob which surprisingly was only yesterday so much had happened in just that one day that it felt like so long ago I had been mad at Paul for showing up instead of Jacob. Instead of just sitting around waiting I decided to do some cleaning instead. Carlisle had said that I could do light stuff but no heavy lifting which shouldn't be a problem because I have nothing to lift.

For the next hour and a half I cleaned everything in the house just as I was getting done with doing the dishes there was a loud knock on the door. I ran to the door excited to see Paul again even though I had just seen him last night. I flung open the door and there stood Paul in all his hot sexy glory. I giggled to myself as I thought how different my reaction today was compared to yesterdays.

Then I got a glance at his face and immediately knew something was wrong.

"What's wrong babe?" I asked wrapping my arms around his waist and looking up at him.

"Sam will explain when we get to his house," he replied bending down and pressing a quick urgent kiss on my lips, before quickly pulling me towards the driveway. The car that I saw there made my jaw drop.

"This is your car?" I asked. There sitting in my driveway was a black mustang that matched Paul perfectly just as sexy as him. He cracked a smile for the first time that day.

"Yeah, you like?"

"Of course," I said running my hand over the hood," It's perfect."

"I'm glad you like it now get in they're all waiting for us," he said climbing into the car and starting the engine. The inside of the car was even better than the outside. It was all tan leather and the windows were so dark that you cannot see in from the outside.

Paul took off down my drive way and peeled out on the street. I rolled my eyes and he smirked, boys, I thought as he sped down the road in the direction. Last time I had driven to Sam's house it had taken me a little over 25 minutes this time we cut it down to ten thanks to Paul's breakneck speed at which he was driving. When we pulled to a stop I reached for the handle but Paul made no move to get out so I waited knowing that he wanted to say something.

"Bella," he said grabbing my hand, he sounded exhausted," I want you to know that whatever happens in there you don't have to do anything you do not want to and I will fight for you because what they want you to do is not fair to you."

I had no idea what to say considering I had no idea what it was that was expected of me so I just nodded my head. Paul unlocked the doors and we both stepped out. No one greeted us at the door this time and when we walked into the house all the laughing and chattering was gone in its place was hushed whispers and when we walked into the room all sound hushed and they were all looking at us.

Paul ignored them and pulled me onto his lap in an empty chair. I did a quick assessment and noticed that Jacob wasn't there. Paul hadn't mentioned anything about him leaving so maybe he was just on patrol. Everyone was still looking at us and I sank back against Paul feeling uncomfortable.

"Back off guys," Paul hissed immediately they all glanced away and Sam cleared his throat.

"As most of you already know last night Harry Clearwater was killed by the red head leech yesterday," I gasped. That was why everyone was upset. Victoria killed Harry. Harry who was one of my dad's best friends, he had two kids and a wife why did Victoria pick him. I had a feeling this wasn't a wrong place wrong time scenario she had done this on purpose.

I hadn't realized Paul was calling my name until Quil who was sitting on our right waved his hand in front of my face. My reflexes caused me to slap his hand away and it earned me a chuckle from everyone in the room. Well at least I know how to make people laugh.

"Are you okay to continue?" Sam asked looking concerned.

"Yeah I'm okay so what do you want me to do?"

"How do you know we want you to do something?" he asked confused.

"Umm it's kind of obvious," I said," plus Paul gave me a speech in the car when we got here." I added.

"Okay well then I guess I'll just tell you then. Paul can you set Bella into the chair next to you just in case you need to leave." I could already tell that that was a good idea because he was already shaking so I climbed off of his lap and settled into the chair next to him leaning against his shoulder.

"So Bella as you told us yesterday you know that Victoria is after you because Edward killed her mate James so she is coming after you to hurt him even though you aren't together anymore," He paused to take a breath," so since you are what she is after we were thinking that it might be a good idea to use you to distract her so that we can sneak up on her unnoticed." It took a couple seconds to sink in but when it did I was shocked.

"Y-You want to use me as bait," I could feel Paul's hand shaking where it enveloped my own.

Sam cringed at the word bait," Yes, I guess you could say that." It seemed Paul couldn't take it anymore.

"I will not let you put Bella's life in danger for this Sam. It is a dumb idea she will be way to close to be safe."

Sam was on his feet in a second," What do you suggest we do then Paul? That thing killed Harry. I have to make the decision that is best for the pack."

"I'll do it," I said quietly. Paul whipped around to face me his face surprised.

"Bella you don't have to do this," I could see his whole body shaking," You don't understand how dangerous what he wants you to do is."

"I have to do this Paul it's the only way to keep everyone safe," I reached out to lay a hand on his arm but he spun around and strode out of the house before I could lay a hand on him.

A/N The next chapter is on the way. Please keep the reviews coming!