A/N : I'm so sorry this is a few days late! I got busy with the kids and some issues with one of our vehicles. Needless to say everything is back on track, including me! 3 Also thank you to everyone who reviewed! I tried to respond but it wouldn't let me. So I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Here we go.
Chapter 11
Jpov
It does not
bother the wolf
how many
the sheep may
be.
-Virgil
I woke up before my alarm with a smile on my face. Bella's naked body was currently pressed up against my back and there was no better feeling in the world. Even though I had to, I didn't want to leave the bed. Last night had been unexpected but also meant so much to me. She loved me. She really loved me. The three words I'd waited forever to hear, words I thought she would never speak...
Carefully so as not to wake her I slid out of bed. I stood gingerly and turned to peek at my girl. She was sleeping peacefully and soft smile playing on her still swollen lips. Perfection. Utter perfection. I was a lucky man. I left the room and into the guest room where my things were and took a quick shower. The whole time praying the noise wouldn't wake her.
I went through the closet and grabbed the first items within my reach. I dressed in a red and black plaid button up and pair of cut off shorts. I stood up and walked to where I kept a notebook and tore out a page, writing my sweet girl a little note to wake up to.
When I got to the main floor I realized I had plenty of time, walked into the back garden and saw some wild blue forget-me-not's. I picked a stem with a single perfect blue flower and took it inside to place in a small vase. The meaning of the particular flower, faithful love and memories, just seemed appropriate.
I cooked a large breakfast and made a small plate for Bella with a side of fruit. Cut up apples, banana, orange, grapes, kiwi and strawberries.
I cleaned my own dishes, pulled on socks and sneakers and took off.
The shop wasn't very far from the Reservation. It was close to the highway and we had helped people several times on top of our Forks and La Push customers. The building was adequate and over the past few years we've even added on and took on a few extra workers. Being the boss wasn't always fun and games, well not all the time.
Breezing into the building I noticed Embry standing behind the help counter going over our schedule book for the day.
"Morning!" I greeted in a loud voice.
Embry startled and then scowled at me, "What's got you in such a perky mood?" he groused.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" I smirked walking around the counter and snatching the schedule book.
Mrs. Newton was due in today for an oil change and tune up.
Frank Byers was coming in to pick up his Lexus, which needed the windshield replaced.
Kelsey Lange was bringing her truck in with muffler issues.
Finally the Whitt's were bringing in their vehicle to have a roof storage carrier fitted.
That didn't even count walk ins with random issues.
"Busy day." I commented closing the book and placing it on the top shelf under the counter.
"Yep." Embry yawned, his eyes raking over my appearance, "You got laid."
It wasn't a question. It was a statement and I let out a barking laugh.
"You did!" He exclaimed, "Bella?"
"Who else?" I asked giving him a reproachful glare.
He held his hands up in surrender laughing, "Well..."
I rolled my eyes and walked around the shop turning on lights and going over the Lexus making sure it was ready for pick up. Brady and Colin were supposed to come in this afternoon. The kids had some real talent if it was developed the right way.
I walked into my small very cluttered and messy office and began filling out the paperwork and using my calculator to add up prices and services for a few invoices. Normally we expected to be paid when service was complete, but we made exceptions and tried to work with people who were on a budget. By accepting paying in installments, we tripled our business, and people who were driving in unsafe vehicles can feel more secure for themselves and their families.
There was a ding at the front counter and I had to laugh out loud. We opened exactly 2 minutes ago.
I walked to the front and a young woman stood at the counter holding her toddler son.
"Can I help you?" I asked walking up behind the counter.
The woman had light brown hair; her eyes were light and framed by stylish glasses. The little boy in her arms was adorable, no way around it. He was scrunching his nose and smiling a toothy drooly smile at me.
"Hi. I'm Jessica Whitt..." She started.
"Oh you called about having your Focus fitted for roof storage."
"A hatchback roof rack." She confirmed smiling shyly.
I offered her a blinding smile and walked with her to appraise the car. It was in good condition and it wouldn't take much time to have it put on, an hour 2 at the absolute most.
"Well I can offer you a rate of about 140. That's the actual roof rack and includes labor and installation." I told her seriously.
Looking at her she was worrying her lip... Instantly I knew what this meant.
"We do offer installment plans. Say if you were to put down 40 now you would owe 2 payments of 50 dollars..."
Her eyes filled with moisture and she took a deep breath, "That would actually be perfect... How soon.."
"I can do it right now. Might take an hour or two." I pointed to the glass door to the left of my office, "You'll find refreshments and a lounge are through that door, even toys for that handsome little tyke."
Two pink splotches appeared on her cheekbones and she attempted to hide it with the placement of her hair. The little boy however giggled and cooed loudly.
"Thank you." she smiled.
"I'll get Embry to pull your car inside; we'll just need the keys."
She handed them over all the while her son squirmed in her arms little fists flailing in attempts to snatch the keys for himself.
"Tommy!" She scolded softly.
"He's a handsome little dude." I told her showing her my phone and a picture I had taken of Lizzie.
"She's really pretty." She gushed.
"Thank you."
We stuck up an easy conversation about kids and the differences between sons and daughters. It was then that it dawned on me Lizzie would grow up. She would date. Possibly have kids of her own and it was like swallowing a lemon. Jessica laughed at me but not in a make fun of way, it was with humor in her eyes. Then she and Tommy went into the lounge and Embry and I set to work fitting her Focus with the roof rack.
With the two of us working on it and the roof being in mint condition we were able to have it fully functional and installed in 45 minutes.
I returned her keys myself with the paperwork and instructions for payment along with my direct line if she needed to get a hold of me. She paid me 40 in cash and was on her way.
Frank Byers was next to pick up his Lexus, paid in full and insisted on giving me a 50 dollar tip which I tried to give back. He swore we took such good care of his baby that we were the only mechanics he would trust her with in the future. I split the tip with Embry and called it even.
We had four people drive in oil changes and it made the morning go by in the blink of an eye.
"Hey man, I'm gonna step out for a minute to call Bella." I shouted to Embry.
He waved me off and I grabbed my sub sandwich and headed out behind the shop.
"Jake?" Her sweet voice answered softly.
"Hey Bells." I greeted, taking a large bite of sub and swallowing.
"Hi." she breathed out.
"Oh don't get all shy on me now." I teased, picturing her from last night...
"How's work going?" she asked.
"It's work." I chuckled shaking my head, "What are you up to?"
"Lizzie and I are finishing up our meal at the diner and we're going to head over to the new bookstore. A new place in Forks well let's just say I'm intrigued."
I couldn't help the laugh that burst out of me, I knew she couldn't resist a new bookstore, "Sure, Sure" I grew quiet and whispered, "I miss you."
"I miss you too." she sighed, laughing, "Silly as that is."
"Mmm."
We were both quiet for a moment and I enjoyed we could talk and have these quiet moments that were neither awkward nor unpleasant.
"Well Lizzie is done, I'm going to clean her up and head out... We won't be out late." she assured me and if I was right a promising tone in her voice.
"I guess that'll depend on the size of the bookstore." I chuckled.
"Jake!" she admonished with a laugh, "I'll be home in time to make you dinner tonight."
"I look forward to it, honey."
We hung up after saying goodbye and I meant it. I looked forward to not only her cooking but also curling up with her in bed. Even if we stayed clothed, just having her in my arms was enough.
I went back into the shop and Collin and Brady were there. Collin and I took care of Mrs. Newton and Brady went to help Embry.
Once we finished we decided to sweep and begin the cleanup process for the end of the day cleanup.
I was lost in thought and filling out the paperwork and paying the bills for the month that I didn't realize how much time had gone by. When I looked at the clock I noticed it was already 6 o clock!
I was just standing up to leave when my phone rang.
"Bells?" I answered instantly filled with concern, I assumed we wouldn't speak again until we were home.
"Something is wrong." Her voice trembled and the fear was palpable.
"What do you mean?" I asked instantly on alert, my voice raising an octave.
"I don't know how to explain it." She replied frazzled, "We just left the bookstore and I have this feeling inside me that something is very, very wrong."
Goosebumps covered my arms and my heart clenched in my chest. I had to stay strong for her, I didn't want her to know how absolutely terrified I was.
"Well just get in the car and come home." I told her.
I heard her gasp and she stayed silent, it was making me uneasy and I knew, I just knew it was bad. My Bella was in trouble and I wasn't close enough. I ran out of the shop as fast as I could.
"Bella!" I shouted trying to get her attention back on me.
"Help me." she whispered.
"Bella?" I screamed my heart hammering in my chest.
"It's..."
The line went dead and who it was would be lost on me, the last thing I heard was my daughter screaming in the background.
My wolf burst out of me shredding my clothes as I took off towards the new store sticking to the woods. I let out several long howls and soon Embry and Brady were both linked with me,
Bella is in trouble. My mental voice told them anguished, I need clothes and everyone to the bookstore in Forks, Lizzie was with her...
The memory of Bella whispering help me while Lizzie screamed in the background played over and over again in my mind. I needed to get to my daughter! I needed to get to Bella. FUCK! I just got her back!
You can have my shorts. Embry's voice told me, he was getting closer.
When I reached the woods surrounding the new Barnes and Noble it was only a minute before Embry was there as well. I took his shorts gratefully, donned them and walked into the lot.
I spotted Bella's car and the stench of vampire hung in the air. My heart was pounding and I was praying to every god I could think of that I wasn't too late. Lizzie wasn't in the car, and I noticed the police car at the front of the store. Knowing there would be nothing I could do for Bella right now, I rushed into the store.
"DADDDDDDY." Lizzie screamed weaving between people and jumping into my arms.
The cop gave me a dirty look and I forced myself to speak as calmly as I could. Even with every single molecule inside me was trying to shred apart.
"I'm Jacob Black, I'm owner of Black and Call's Auto Shop." I told him, "I was on the phone with Bella Swan, CHIEF Swan's daughter, she was calling me for help she was scared. The call dropped or something and I was already headed this way to meet her..."
They wrote my statement down and a quick phone call to Chief Swan had the entire police force forming a task team to find her. I took Lizzie into the woods were the pack was assembled. Sam and Quil were missing.
"They're following the trail." Embry told me. "Sam thought you would want that."
I sagged in relief. My best sniffers were on the case and I had no reason to think they wouldn't find my Bella.
"Lizzie baby did you see who took Momma?" I asked her gently.
"Da boy wif wed hair and scawwy bwack eyes."
Frozen in shock and horror I looked to my pack. I was lost in a sea of haze and I was seeing red. If Cullen touched a fucking hair on her head I would kill him.
"Jared, can you take Liz home?" I asked breathing hard through my nose.
"No prob. I'll take her to your dads."
He trailed off and I knew he intended to help me find Bella. If anything happened to her it would kill me. I couldn't live without her. I refused to live without her.
I nodded to my pack and we undressed once Lizzie was out of sight and shifted.
I'm coming Bella.
Was the only thought I could focus on...
A/N: EEEEP! I hope you guys enjoyed it, as I really enjoyed writing it! Drop some love!