BPOV

                I stepped into the moonlight, loving the feel of the soft breeze on my skin. I lifted my head and found Jacob’s scent. I had discovered a long time ago that the werewolf scent didn’t repulse me as much as it did the others. It was just a bit overpowering, like sitting in a room that had recently been cleaned with strong smelling products.

                I walked over to Jacob. For the first time in years I felt nervous around him. He looked angry, and he hadn’t changed out of wolf form.

                “Jake?” I asked cautiously. “What’s going on?” I forced my body not to drop into a defensive crouch at the anger in his eyes. “Come on, Jake. Talk to me.” He gave an irritated sigh and walked into the woods. He came back moments later clothed only in pants. Yes, he definitely was angry. His arms were crossed tightly over his chest, and he was scowling. Finally, he exploded at me.

                “Bella! What do you think you’re doing?! This is so stupid. That leech has been gone for years, years! And you just forgive him so easily! This is going to ruin everything!” He was breathing hard. I stepped back warily. An agitated werewolf was a bad thing.

                “I have no idea what you mean. What does this ruin? This is a good thing.” I used my most soothing voice. It was as if I was talking to a volatile child.

                “Do you honestly think nothing will change?” He sneered.

                “I want things to change.” I spat out. I felt sorry when he looked hurt. “Jake, I wasn’t happy before.” I tried to gentle my tone. “Edward,” My voice caressed the name. I saw Jacob flinch a little. “Edward makes me happy.”

                “I can make you happy, Bells.”His voice was barely a whisper now. “How can you forgive him for what he did?”

                “I forgave him a long time ago.” Was my simple reply. There wasn’t much I could say in this situation.

                “Please, Bella. All you have to do is say the word, and we can run those bloodsuckers out of here.”

                “In case you forgot, I’m a ‘bloodsucker’ and a ‘leech’ too.” He flinched again.

                “But you’re still Bella.”

                “We’re all still people, Jake. I didn’t come out here to argue with you.”

                “Then why’d you come?”

                “There’s something I need to talk to you about.” He nodded for me to continue, straightening to fill the role of pack leader. “The Volturi are coming.” The blood drained from his face.

                “You’re sure?”

                “Yes. We don’t have an exact timing, but we need your help. They’re stronger than us, Jake.”

                “Really? Because I doubt they have this random collage of powers that you all have. They wouldn’t be coming if they weren’t threatened.” That was true. I could guard us against most of their attacks anyway, but with the rest of my family…Hope began to bloom in my chest.

                “So will you help?”

                “I have to talk to the pack.”

                “Of course.” Our words were very formal. I felt the loss of my best friend keenly in my heart.

                “Bye, Bells.”

                “Bye, Jake.” He departed. I wrapped my arms around myself and went back inside, needing to be in Edward’s arms.