I ran ahead of her. Although I was only about 25 or 30 feet ahead of her.
‘She’s fast.’
I kept running and I turned to the left. Going towards the cliffs, it seems everything happens to there anyway.
I smirked, ‘If you can beat me to the cliffs I’ll take you on a shopping spree.’
I heard a hoarse growl, like a laugh coming from behind me, ‘How about ice cream instead?’
I gave a growl of agreement. Then I hear her paws hit the ground more rapidly. I chuckled to myself and I kept running towards the cliffs. She was still behind me but gaining fast. I let the wolf inside of me take control myself and it ran wild. I was now somewhere off in the back of my mind. My paws were moving so much faster than before. I could feel the muscles bunching and then relaxing. The cliffs were not that far away, probably about 20 yards or so. Instincts told me she was gaining again. I guess this was sort of a matter of proving herself since I was the first.
‘I better not let her win just because she needs to...grow into the wolf/person she is supposed to be.’
After I thought this I pushed myself harder and within a few seconds I was at the cliffs. About four seconds later she was there.
I growled in approval, ‘Now its time where things are explain. I’m going to unlock part of my mind, the main things including my story. Take a look.’
As I said that I unleashed my memories. She saw when we went to the mall (it seemed so long ago), then when I started to get sick from the transformation, my first transformation, my brother and I’s relationship as it grew with the bond of both being a little wolfy, the decisions I made, then the vampire who tried to change me, the results of it, the fear of the Volturi, and the situations of the most importance now. Although I don’t know how Sam would react but if he did take it badly I’d deal with it. I waited while she processed the information I just crammed into his mind. After a minute or two she opened her eyes and just looked at me.
‘There’s more isn’t there?’
I gave her a wolfy smile, ‘Yes but those can be for another time so I don’t damage your brain.’
She chuckled, ‘Ok let’s get back. I’m hungry. That and knowing Emily those cupcakes are done and just came out.’
‘Your right. Let’s get out of here.’
As we went back we were kind of slow but it was a great pace after the running we did. After a few minutes we were back at the house and the towels were waiting. I jumped over Izzy’s head and landed on the back porch. I went back to my human (if I could even be called that anymore) form and then grabbed a towel. Throwing the other to Izzy.
I walked through the door and smelled lemon cupcakes with milk chocolate frosting. They smelled amazing.
“I guess I better grab like three before anyone else gets any.”
Emily turned towards me with a teasing smile, “You know you’ll end up eating at least 7 before the evenings out and you know I always make a batch for everyone. I’m one the 5th. How’d she do?”
I smirked, “She’s fast. She almost beat me too. I guess I’ll have to work harder on my training.”
I saw her smile turn to a frown, “I think what you need is to rest for a week or two and then go back to training. I think you’re pushing yourself too hard.”
I sighed, “You may just be right.”
After I said that izzy walked back in.
Emily walked over to her, “Now let’s get you fed. Come and sit down.”
I scoffed, “What you won’t feed me anymore?”
She looked back, “You know after a few days I’m going to start making sure you eat again. I won’t have to worry about her.”
“Hey! You know I have no time for a lot of things anymore. I’m surprised I didn’t have to go out on patrol tonight.”
She then gave a mischievous look.
I gasped, “You didn’t.”
She simply didn’t say anything about it.
“Now both of you sit down and I’ll get your plates ready.”
I sat down and Izzy sat down across from me. Then about two seconds later our plates were in front of us and I smiled.
‘She’s always saying she has to make them. Never true.’
Emily “So tell me Izzy how’d you like going out with Aubrey?”
I zoned out as they talked about the outing we had and how her life has been. I just ate the huge ham sandwich that I had on my plate and then a cupcake. It was only like 2 minutes after I first got it.
I looked at them, ‘Emily seems so happy to have her back. I wonder how Sam is taking this.’
“Hey guys I’m going to my room. You guys have a lot to catch up on.”
They didn’t really pause in the conversation, but they did acknowledge that I was leaving at least. I got up and walked to my room. Jacob was lying on the bed fast asleep.
‘Thank you Sam.’
‘You’re welcome.’
He knew that I had known he was the one keeping Jacob out. For some reason he thought he would see a difference in the life he’d have with Bella and I. At least since every time he came home he could easily talk to me about the things that are going on. Not having to hide anything from me.
I sighed and whispered, ‘You can’t have everything.’
I vaguely put my hand to my stomach after I had said this. Then I took off the towel and put on a pair of short and a sports bra. Then I climbed into bed and snuggled up to Jacob. It felt great to finally be back in his arms.
‘Aubrey.’
I growled inside my mind, ‘What Edward?’
‘I’m sorry to interrupt but I needed to tell you that after you rest we need you here to talk.’
‘I got it. I’ll be over in the morning. If I’m not there by nine then try to wake me up. Ok?
‘I will. Goodnight Aubrey.’
‘Have a peaceful night Edward.’
When he was out of my mind I snuggled deeper into Jake’s arms and he closed them just a little tighter around me. I guess it was to make sure I’d be there all night. Although we both knew he’d be leaving me in the morning.
‘Stop thinking about the situation and just go to sleep.’
I placed my head on Jake’s chest and quickly fell asleep in the comfort of my mate’s arms.
