CRESCENT (Alex X Jacob #2)

Chapter 24

"If it wasn't for Edward..well the outcome might have been very different". I explained to Jake. Jake's expression on his face was firm, yet he had this look to his yes that almost read as guilty. Edward and all the Cullen's were the pack, especially Jake's least favorite people, but I could sense that even he knew that he couldn't deny how Ed saved me really. Sure Bella turned the fight in our favor at the last possible mintute, but without Edward's strength and stigma the outcome could have been much worse the just two shaken up girls and one bloody cut. And he had to have known that.
"I know you don't like him, but Jake he saved my life. Bella's and Seth's. That has to count for something".
"Your right. I can't stand that damn bloodsucker, but I will be grateful to him for keeping you safe. Bella may be my best friend, but your my life, Alex". Jake brought his lips to mine and lowered us the couch so that I was nearly on top of him. I could feel his arm wrap around my back and having his fingers move across it. His warmth shooting into my spine. Causing that tingly feeling to move across it. Letting out a soft moan I pushed my hands up Jake's chest resting my fingers against the top button of his flannel. I wanted so much to have him take me now, but I couldn't. Pulling my lips away I let out a sigh as Jake sat us back up.
"Alex, I'm sorry".
I shook my head. "I want to. It's just not the right time. Especially with your arm just beginning to heal".
"Yeah your right". We both knew that now was not the right time for it, but both of also knew that it would happen soon.
"Usually am". I joked causing Jake to roll his beautiful brown eyes. Gosh were his eyes just so stunning.
"Very funny". He spat back playfully.
"I know".
Jake smirked and grabbed my waist and leaned me against him. I just wanted us to stay like this. Happy, content, at peace, but I know that couldn't last. At least when your dating a werewolf and your sister was enganged to a vampire.
"God ill never get over how sweet you smell". I raised my eyebrow at his statement and bolted up from the couch and placed my hands on my hips.
"That's just creepy, Jake". I laughed as I moved from the living room to the kitchen. I had been to Jake's so many times I felt like this was almost my second home and I really enjoyed this place. Just like Charlie's I felt comfortable and cozy here.
"Hey am I not allowed to compliment my girlfriend?" he shouted back. I just rolled my eyes with a big grin across my face as I reached for my sneakers.
"Not when its creepy". I said back smiling down at my shoes.
Like with my sister dating a supernatural creature wasn't excalty a one and throw away kind of situation. This kind of bond, this kind of love was deeper. More enriched and with us this was a different kind of love.
My love for Jake was endless. When I was away from him for those past ten years my life was still there. Even whole, but I knew that something was always off about it. Sure me and Jake were so young when I had left Forks, but I had truly left a piece of myself there when I left. And coming back ten years later I found that missing piece. Jake was always there for me when I needed someone to lean on, to talk to, to hangout with. He was there.
Coming back it was like I had never left. He and I had reconnected and I felt drawn to him as I did all those years before. He was always my best friend, but as we talked more and more I felt myself falling for him and he was falling for me. Jake was...I guess my missing piece. My other half and....maybe even my soulmate. I couldn't imagine my life without him in it and I knew he couldn't imagine his without me. He truly loved me for me and even after he had lied to me and I had run away he didn't stop loving me. He could have given up on me, but he didn't even when there was a time that I was about to, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I loved Jacob Black and I wanted him to stay in my life.
I let out a breath that I didn't know that I was holding back as Jake came into the kitchen after me and leaned his chin on my shoulder. Then he slipped his good arm around me.
"Do you have to go?" He asked turning me around.
I smiled. "Charlie's been at work all night and I haven't excalty been home much either. I think I should go spend some time with him". I explained to Jake. He sighed and kissed my cheek.
"What about Bella?"
I let out a groan.
"Of course". I let out a breath. I couldn't tell him and that was eating me up inside. Jake knew of course that she was with Edward, but she didn't know that they were wedding planning and that was the last thing that he needed to worry about.
"But I promise you that I'll come back tonight if you want me to". Jake grinned and planted a passinate kiss on my lips.
"I'll want you to". I smiled back at him. Then I kissed his cheek, grabbed my small leather purse and bolted out the door towards the truck that me and Bella shared. Sure I didn't want to leave Jake's side, but I needed to spend some time with my dad. Both of us had been so busy and overcome by our worlds that we didn't have time to just sit down and spend quality time together and I wanted to change that. So today was that day. Shaking back any guilt I pushed the keys in and started up the engine. Hoping that the rest of the week went smoothly.

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Two weeks had passed since Jake had been injured and when I wasn't busy with Charlie or helping Bella with wedding stuff I was over at the Blacks, spending quality time with my boyfriend. As the days had gone on being able to see Jake fully gain control of his arm again made me so happy. I couldn't even stop myself from crying I was so happy to see him healthy again. And I was sure as hell that both Billy and the pack was grateful too to see him back to full health.
I'm sure Billy was also happy to see Jake with me. Billy had also liked me more then Bella and to have him support me being with his son brought me a comforting feeling. I was pretty sure he was patiently waiting for me and Jake to tie the knot, but I wasn't so sure that I was ready for that right now. With all that had happened in the last year just spending some time with Jake not having to worry about anything major was all I wanted.
Pulling up to Jake's on this day as the rain beat down on the truck I noticed Jake standing outside in cargo shorts soaked screaming at Billy, who hadn't really come out of the house. Pulling my hood over my long hair I jumped out of my truck and bolted towards them. Billy turned his head to me and put out his arm. I stopped dead in my tracks and turned to Jake. He was in complete rage. He had his teeth beared and his veins looked like they were about to pop out from underneath his tan skin. As my eyes traced his posture they wondered to the white piece of paper still in his hands. I wasn't able to make out much of it, however when I say Edward's name I cupped my hands over my mouth. Tears forming in my eyes.
No no no
It couldn't be...
I glanced over at Billy quickly and then back to Jake.
I wasn't able to speak, but with my eyes I begged him to not go.
I didn't even need to hear his what I had to say.
I knew what he was about to do and I couldn't let him.
"Jake". His name left my lips but barely a sound could be heard. "please don't do this".
Jake couldn't even meet my eyes and I crumpled. My knees hit the floor as Jake threw down the white slip of paper and took off. Billy screamed and screamed his name after him, but it was going to do anything. Jake had just took off. He left and as the rain beat against me masking the constant river of tears falling from my eyes I realized that this...this was all my fault....

Well guys this is the end of the sequel to Lunar. I do plan on writing a book three, but I'm focusing on my Harry Potter fanfic at this time. I'll keep you all posted on when I have book three up.