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⠀ ⠀ *she wasn't your classic heroine; she was just human—and perhaps that's exactly what made her so dangerous to a world of monsters.
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he studied her face as she mentioned Bella as if it were obvious. "you don't have to deal with these jerks alone" he said, dismissing the other question. that spark of protection was always there with him.
as soon as he reached the border, the sound of the river grew louder in his ears. it was only surpassed by the sound of her voice.
he turned instinctively, facing the girl on the other side of the river. he frowned, noticing the familiar presence.
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she's careful to not cross the treaty line, it's been a while since ness has been here and she doesn't want to disturb the pack.
the cullen girl walks the boundary, sensing his presence nearing. "jacob 𖤠"
he's still staring at her wrist, his thick eyebrows furrowing before he shakes his head in denial. "a punch? you'll have to explain that to me better. . ."
His hands tightened around her waist almost unconsciously, pulling Ophelia a little closer until there was practically no space between them.
"Really?" he murmured, his voice low and husky, too close to her mouth.
Jacob rested his forehead against hers for a moment, +
She was surprised at even the slightest agreement to her idea of getting out. It was something she wasn’t used to him agreeing too. Usually it was a huffed breath, shake of the head, and walking out. Always putting others ahead.
It was something she always thought would —
closing his eyes quickly.
And God.
She had no idea what that did to him.
Because while Ophelia joked about spending a few days alone, Jacob was thinking about waking up next to her every morning.
His fingers slowly traced up her back as he opened his eyes again.
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he has lived at war: between what he feels and what destiny demands. he loves with the fury of someone who knows he will not be chosen. he runs with his heart on fire and his feet wounded by the land that raised him. neither man nor monster.
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he was running through the giant trees, around the perimeter in his human form. the extremely cold weather had no effect on his tanned, warm skin, as if steam rose from his pores. seth was late, again.
someone a place that seemed so… intimate.
His voice came out lower when he finally answered. His eyes quickly dropped to her mouth before returning.
Maybe I'll want you all to myself for a while too.
Her arms around his neck made something tighten inside Jacob's chest.
Because she still loved him too easily, even after everything.
His hands slowly slid down her waist, holding her more firmly against his body, and for a second, Jacob just watched her face closely.
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The rain falling on the roof, the light tapping almost like a song that was all too familiar. The darkness clouding the sky and everything surrounding them. It was almost as though the darkness would never leave.
His obligations to everyone while she stood on the sideline —
even imagine how many times he drove there alone after patrols and how many nights he sat there thinking about her and how bad he always was to her.
Jacob slowly ran his hand down her back, trying to calm his own nervousness. Because this would be the first time he would show +