Naturally

Naturally (A Jacob Black Fanfic) -40-

Marisol’s POV

What’s wrong with him? Was he hurt? Was he sad?

I was compelled to comfort him and tempted to step forward and nuzzle him but held myself back. That was too close to comfort and I wasn’t sure how’d he react. I couldn’t predict him and it unnerved me.

I looked at the black wolf for support on what to do but he only stared at me. I whined and whimpered, confused and frustrated on what to do in this situation.

Another wolf came to my side and nuzzled my neck. He was gray with black speckles over his skin.

It’s alright.

What?

We looked at each in shock. Did I hear him right?

Did you say something? I thought, directed at him.

You can hear me? He asked back.

How can you do that?

Oh my God…

I heard that slight buzzing in my head again and shook it out but continued to stare at him.

Who are you? What’s your name? I asked him.

Wait, you don’t know?

Why? Should I?

Marisol, it’s me, Embry.

I jumped back in surprise, losing the connection. I stared at him incredulously.

Marisol, are you still there?

Yes, I’m here. How can we talk? How is this possible? Why, I mean, how did you find me?

I don’t know. I can’t explain this kind of thing. We came here because we heard you were upset. I know why. Is it because of this new family revelation?

Sam hid it from me! I should’ve known! I should’ve known I had a family.

I know, it was unfair but at least you know now.

How can you be so calm? You just found out, too!

It’s never bothered me. I’m happy that I have a brother and a sister. Aren’t you?

It’s not as simple as that, Embry. You may be content with this but this is just scratching the surface for me. I still have to figure out what happened to my mom!

I get it. You know I’ll be here for you, right?

I turned silent. This was too overwhelming. I faced the black wolf, who I assumed was Sam. Here I didn’t even recognize them all when it was so obvious to me now. I was puzzle to why Sam was acting like my protector here. We’ve never been close and all of a sudden he’s watching me like a hawk, more like the pack, actually. Why would he care?

He’s your brother, too, Merris. He cares but he has a hard time showing it. You’re vulnerable and he doesn’t want you to get rough housed, you know?

I ignored Embry and looked at who I supposed was Jacob. He stared at me with wide brown eyes that before amused me but now made me cringe. The feelings were still there, it was obvious. How could I, even for a second, admire Jake? How could I feel compelled to comfort him? It sickened me.

He’s your imprint, Merris. Of course you’re going to feel a connection! You two were meant to be.

Oh, shut up Embry! I don’t want to hear about it. I want to go home.