Chapter 1

She could feel the heat rolling off him in waves, warming her though she couldn't help but shiver.

His deep, brown eyes kept her frozen in place as he leaned closer, trapping her against the counter.

Her breath caught and her lips parted gently, tingling where his hot breath fanned against them.

"Jacob" she whispered, her voice coming out as a breath almost moan.

Embarrassed, her cheeks flushed and she ducked her head, looking up at him through her lashes.

A low growl erupted from his chest, which he pushed against her closing the tiny gap.

The sudden shock of his body pressed against hers nocked her out of her daze and abrupt realization dawned on her.

That was it.

She had to decide.

Take a chance on love with her werewolf best friend who may or may not imprint and leave her by herself once again?

Or sit around wallowing for the rest of her life, however long that may be with her deadly sense of balance, because she hadn't been good enough for her lost love.

Jacob bent closer grazing his lips against her cheek then lightly caressing the corner of her mouth.

Bella could feel her heart thumping in her chest, a delicious tingling sensation growing in the pit of her stomach, and then the decision was simple because she could love this boy, she could be happy with him, she knew that and suddenly there was nothing she wanted more than his lips on her.

Encouraged when she didn't pull away, Jacob pulled back so he could look into her wide eyes.

Seeing the silent plea for permission Bella gave a jerky nod of assent.

Breathing a sigh of relief Jacob licked his lips and leaned in.