Never Say Goodbye (Sequel To NSN. Twilight Fanfic)

Chap Four

Hope your enjoying the story. Picture of Jared.

Chapter Four

I hadn't realize I had stopped at the tree line with my mouth hanging open until Jared stepped in front of me. A growl rose up out of my throat a his sudden appearance and he stepped back out o swiping distance.

"Sorry, I should have known better than to startle a female."

I took a deep breath. "I's alright. I should have been paying attention. Where am I?"

Jared laughed. The twins were a little more relaxed being this close to his people.

"Your in North Dakota. Just outside of the town of Benson. Were just a group o people who came together for protection and quickly became a community." We began walking toward a bonfire.

"Protection? From what?" I could understand hat they would come together just to have each other close. All shifters loved contact, to run in a pack, make decisions together, but for protection? Shifters were strong by themselves. So what prompted this? What were they afraid o?

"We'll have a chance to talk about that later. Right now lets introduce you to our leader."

The three guys led me on. People started to notice e now. They scented the air as I passed and the males stepped back while some females stepped closer. Why?

I started to get nervous as more shifters looked at me. Being the center of attention never suited me. I guess I would have to get used to it. Seemed like my first ay at Spokane high school all over again, except without the vampires or humans. Now that I was in the heart of the pack I could smell their scents. Every single one of them smelled like me. The male scent cause mixed emotions. My body wanted to relax, knowing that these males would protect me. On the other hand that instinct to protect my young made me tense. I didn't have a males scent of me so, o them, I was a free range chicken.

Jared kept going, ignoring the people who stared. Finally we stepped into the area with the bonfire. The glow of the fire illuminated a strong shouldered shifter male wearing a brown leather vest and fade jeans with heavy duty boots. He could have passed for Indian with his looks. Maybe he even had some Indian in his blood. When the male stood he towered over me, making me feel small and protected.

This was a leader.

"We found her on he road. She says her name is Bella." Jared said when we drew near to the male. "Bella this is our leader, Rashed."

A sudden warmth filled me when Rashed looked own at me. His voice rumbled as he spoke.

"Hello Bella. Welcome to our pack. Are you alone?" Was it just me or did I detect interest in his eyes? This was also a trick question. Rashed was asking if I had a mate.

"Thank you. No, I don't have anyone with me."

Rashed gestured behind him. "Why don't we talk a little more privately?" I nodded my consent the followed his towering frame.

He led me to a house set back a ways from the bonfire area. All the houses were hand made with solid frameworks, obviously built by these people. I noticed that only the house we were entering was a two story while the rest of them were one. Talk about a show of power. I wonder how he became leader. Why did they all come together? How long had they been here?

I had so many questions but the most hormonal question that kept running through my mind was; does he have a mate?

I just got out of a relationship. There was no reason to jump right into another one. Plus I was carrying my ex's child!

"I'm sure you have a lot of questions, I do as well." Rashed showed me into the living room. All the furniture looked hand carved. Did he make it himself?

Red was the most prominent color of the space and I had to say it looked good. He must have a mate. I scented the air but could only detect his scent and Jared's. He must be his second in command or just a really good friend.

Rashed did all the courtesy things, which I said no to.

We sat looking at each other for a few silent seconds.

"So. . ." He looked sheepishly young all of a sudden. It was cute.

"So. . ."

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VCF! Sorry it took me a little longer than usual. School is really kicking my ass this semester. Plus I have a lot of chapters written down. . . in my notebook. So I have to transfer them onto Wattpad.

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