Running with the Wolves

Chapter 08

I look at my reflection in the mirror. This dress hugs my curves just right. Paul steps in the room and he takes in my outfit for Bella's graduation.

"You look beautiful, Vi." Paul twirls me around and kisses me.

"Thank you, Paul." I whisper. "Be careful on patrol."

"I will, my love."

Paul and I kiss once before before we go downstairs. I eat a waffle and Anne compliments me. Paul is dropping her off at the hospital for her morning shift. His patrol ends the same time she gets off, so he will be picking her up.

I slide into her car before pulling out of the driveway. I turn the AC on while I grow closer to Forks. I pull up to the high school and I am greeted by dad.

"Sit with me, sunshine." Dad smiles.

I grin and I follow him into the school. We find gym in no time and we get seats in the middle row. Jessica Stanley, a friend of Bella's, goes up ahead of everyone to tell the speech she wrote, since she was cited Valedictorian of their class.

Dad rests his hand on my knee as the graduation ceremony actually begins. I wolf whistle as Bella's name is called.

"Isabella Marie Swan."

I smile as I see her get her diploma and shake the principals hand. I grab a tissue from Angela Webber's mom and wipe my happy tears away as Bella waves at dad and I. Angela is the last one called.

I find Bella and we hug each other tightly. "Congrats Bella."

"Thanks, Violet!" She squeals. "Thanks."

Edward and Alice find their way to us. Alice compliments my dress but scowls because I prefer La Push shape shifters over Forks vampires. Well, I am Paul's imprint and I am not depressed.

"I better get home, I need to take my antidepressant." I sigh. "I borrowed Anne's car too."

"Come visit." Dad demands.

I smile. "I will this weekend. Not tomorrow, but the next day. I'll have Paul drop me off for the weekend."

Dad hugs me tight before letting me go. I go back to Anne's car and I start it up. I turn the heat on, dreading the chilly night. I pull out of the crowded parking lot and I take off towards La Push.

Paul and Anne have just arrived when I pull up. I step out and tell Paul my plans for the weekend. He agrees, saying I need to visit my dad some. He was also invited to Bella's graduation party tomorrow night.

I climb the stairs and I grab some clean clothes before going to the bathroom. I set the shower water on hot before I strip out of my dress. I step under the water before turning some cold on as well. I wash my hair and my body until I smell better. I get out and I dry myself off.

I put my pajamas on before making way to Paul's room. He opens his arms for me and I climb in. I snuggle up against Paul and I am instantly warm. I close my eyes as his warmth puts me to sleep.