In this *New Moon* fanfic, Bella Swan is grappling with the lingering pain of Edward's departure. As she faces the harsh cold of her grief, she finds solace in the warmth of Jacob Black, who, as a werewolf, radiates an almost otherworldly heat. One evening, Bella and Jacob sit together in her truck, where the closeness between them begins to feel more significant than it ever has before. As Jacob gently comforts Bella, offering her a space to heal and be herself, she struggles with her emotions-torn between the ghost of her past with Edward and the undeniable pull she feels toward Jacob. Despite her fears of moving on and not being able to give Jacob what he deserves, Jacob reassures her that he doesn't need her to forget or replace Edward; he simply wants to be there for her, however she needs him.