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Chapter Three: Jacob

Running was pretty much the only thing that made being without Bella a little more bearable. Once I phased into my wolf form and started tearing through the forest and breakneck speeds, I finally started to feel free. Not just physically but mentally too. Being the wolf meant that I didn't have to deal with human worries or problems. I could just push it all away and focus on being in the wild. Just like all the other creatures around me.

The rest of the pack probably didn't enjoy my runs as much as I did, since it meant my every thought and emotion would be on broadcast for all of them to see and hear. Whether they wanted to or not.

I continued to run, even when I started picking up on the annoyed thoughts of my pack members.

Come on, Jake give it a rest, just for today?

She's gonna be with him whether you accept it or not, bro.

Just shut up with all the whining already!

Paul, Embry, and Leah.

Forget you guys! I can't help what I think or how I feel, and you know that! Besides, if we all managed to survive Leah's breakdown, I'm sure we can get through this.
I thought back at them.

A loud snarl ripped through the air at my right about three feet back.

Leah.
Screw you, Jacob! That was different, Sam and I actually had a relationship for a long time! Bella was NEVER yours!

My large paws dug into the grass and dirt in front of me, as I plowed to a stop and whirled around, face to face with Leah's wolf form.

She WAS mine! When that sorry bastard left her here in these woods to rot, I helped her! I made her whole again! She was mine then!

My breathed was rough and ragged, not from the run, but from the waves of raw emotions crashing into me over and over.

Leah lowered her head and pawed at the dirt, as Paul and Embry finally caught up to us.

I know you think she was Jake...

She thought as she raised her head to look at me.

...but, she was always his. Yeah, you did help her. You probably saved her life. But, in the end, and I think deep down you know this, she was just looking for a friend and a damn good distraction. I'm not saying she doesn't care for you, but you never took the place she had for him in her heart. You just made his absence easier to bear.

All I could hear in that moment was my heart pounding against my chest. A deep growl started down in my chest, then became a low whine once it surfaced. I lowered my head in defeat.

I know.

That was all I thought before I turned, tearing up the earth beneath my feet as I shot away from the three wolves trying desperately to conceal their feelings of worry and pity.

Author's Note: Alright my pretties, jakeward coming up! Next chapter! I really hope you're all enjoying the story so far! :)