Chapter 7: Secrets

Edward POV

I walked up to the house with a stupid grin on my face that just couldn't be erased. Everything about Jacob made me so giddy. Though now that I learned about his true form and who was after him it made me worry for his safety. These Cold Ones sounded like they wanted to do Jacob harm and it would kill me if anything ever happened to him. He was the love of my life and I wanted him forever.

"How was SAT studying?" Carlisle asked as soon I stepped in the house. Of course there he was sitting on the steps giving me an accusatory look.

"It was fine. I definitely feel more prepared," I said lying straight through my teeth.

"Edward cut it out. I know you went to go to see Jacob. I called the school and they said that you were not at SAT prep. Now I understand that it was unfair of me to ground you so harshly but I need you to stop lying to me," he said harshly.

I looked down at my shoes feeling guilty for lying to Carlisle. But he didn't leave me with much of a choice.

"I'm sorry, Carlisle. You wouldn't have allowed me to see Jacob otherwise," I tried pleading with him. Carlisle took a deep breath through his nose and closed his eyes. Oh shit, he's about to hell at me.

However when he opened his eyes I saw nothing but regret. "Okay Edward, I apologize for judging this boy without getting to know him first. How about you invite him for dinner tomorrow nightand then I will get to know him and decide if he is worthy of you."

Carlisle was compromising? Thank goodness. A smile spread across my face as I ran over to give him a hug.

"Thank you, thank you," I said excitedly. "You're going to love him, trust me."

"I hope so," he grumbled. I ran upstairs while texting Jacob.

Carlisle changed his mind and wants to have dinner with you tomorrow night! XxE

Sounds good, babe. XxJ

Satisfied with Jacob's reply I opened the door to my room.

I sat down on my bed only to notice there was a note with my name on it. Confused as to who would send me a note I opened it cautiously and began reading.

Edward,

Oh my beautiful Edward. I want you. You are so stunning. You eyes, you sparkling green eyes are magnificent. They are so innocent yet enticing. They look heavenly but are full of sin. And your lips so soft and pink. I want to kiss those lips. I want to draw loud moans from your lips. And your skin so smooth like silk. I want to kiss every inch of your body. I want to feel your body wrapped in mine. Everything about you drives me crazy. You don't know who I am but you will soon enough. I am yours as you are mine. And soon that wolf will be out of the way and soon it will be just you and me. We will make love every night. You will be mine forever. I will have you soon. Xxx

Your Secret lover.

What the hell was this? Was this some sort of prank that one of my brothers is trying on me?

I stare at the letter in confusion. It's probably Emmett just fucking with me and trying to make me scared. I quickly tear up the letter and decide that this is better left unmentioned to Jacob. Wait this couldn't be Emmett, how the hell would he even know about Jacob being a wolf? Maybe if was some from Jacob's pack playing a prank on me? But that just didn't make any sense.

If this is real, I don't want to worry him with this. He has to become Alpha of his pack and that is already an immense pressure. He doesn't needed the added stress of some crazy person obsessed with me.

I throw the pieces of the letter in the trash and then pour water on it just to make sure. I don't know who wrote this letter or where it came from but I just wanted to forget about it.

It was probably nothing.

The next day at school, I couldn't focus. I was so nervous about this dinner with my parents and Jacob that learning just seemed pointless. I wanted my family to see how important he was.

"Edward will you stop tapping your foot, you're shaking the whole table." Alice whined at lunch.

"Yeah, I don't understand why you're so nervous about this. Carlisle won't be too hard on Jacob," Rose tried to reassure.

"I hope you're right about that," I said.

"This Jacob better be amazing dude. I want to meet the guy who we had to lie to Carlisle for and then he found out and we got grounded for three days," Emmett grumbled.

"Yeah, sorry about that," I told Emmett. Though I really wasn't sorry for him all that much. This morning he replaced my shampoo with dog shampoo so now my hair was all weird. So no, I didn't feel bad for him one bit.

"I'm just looking toward to making sure this guy is good enough for you," Jazz added. I loved that they wanted to look out for me but I didn't like feeling like I couldn't take care of myself. I didn't like feeling like a child.

"Guys look you are the best siblings I could ever ask for. But what happened with Blake isn't going to happen with Jacob. I love that you guys care so much but please put a little trust in me," I requested. They all looked at one another before nodding slightly.

"Alright Ed, we promise to give you some space with this one," Emmett promised.

"Thank you," I smiled gratefully. "And don't call me, Ed."

"First of all start with calling him Dr. Cullen, only call him Carlisle if he lets you. And please let him do most of the talking but don't stay too quiet. And I would probably look him directly in the eye so he doesn't take that as a sign of weakness. Oh and let's not forget about Esme she is just as important," I rambled on nervously talking to Jacob.

"Woah Edward, baby, slow down. You're going to have a panic just from talking," Jacob laughed at me.

"Hey this isn't funny. I want my family to see how important you are to me," I said slapping his arm slightly.

"And they will, babe." He smiled pulling me into his arms. I smiled at the warmer before placing my lips on his. We kissed gently before I heard the door open and someone clear their throat.

"Oh Carlisle," I gasped pulling away from Jacob to stare into Carlisle cold blue eyes.

"So this must be Jacob," I could see Carlisle's eyes scanning him up and down sizing him up.

"Yes sir, I'm Jacob Black. Nice to meet you," He said extended his hand to Carlisle while giving him a dazzling smile.

Carlisle shook his hand while giving Jake a stern glare. "So you're the boy whose been keeping Edward out at all hours of the night doing god knows what?"

Jacob's smile falters and he clears his throat. "Yes I'm sorry about that Sir, next time I'll ask for your permission."

"Oh Carlisle, stop giving the boy such a hard time. I'm Esme It's lovely to meet you Jacob," Esme comes up from behind Carlisle and give Jacob a hug. Jacob easily returns the hug.

"Lovely to meet you Esme," he said giving her a his dazzling smile which she easily returns.

"Now Carlisle if you're done grilling the boy, dinner is ready and I'd like to eat."

Dinner was delicious and everyone in the family made a real effort to get to know Jacob. Emmett and Jasper of course had to ask the embarrassing questions of what Jacob's intentions were with me. I wanted to die right then and there but Jacob answered honestly.

"True be told, I love Edward. And I know we haven't been together for very long but I know I want to spend the rest of my life making him happy."

I of course blushed at that but felt exactly the same way. Emmett and Jasper seemed satisfied with the answer. Esme and Alice of course gushed over him the whole night. Even Rosalie made attempts to talk to him. Everyone except for Carlisle. He didn't say much throughout the whole night, he just observed the way Jacob interacted with everyone. I really hoped he would see how important Jacob was to me.

After dinner was over and I unfortunately had to say goodbye to Jake.

"But I'll see you tomorrow right," I whispered as we stood outside my doorstep. It was cold outside but being in Jacob arms kept me warm.

"Of course, love. You know I can't go a whole day without seeing you." He chuckled. God his chuckle was so sexy. I leaned up and placed my lips on his. His lips were soft and warm like always and I wanted to stay there forever. I wrapped my arm around his neck to deepen the kiss but he pulled away gently making me while.

"I know love, but you're family is inside and if I don't get you back inside Carlisle will have my head on a stick." He laughed. I laughed with him never feeling so comfortable in my life.

"Uh you're right. I really hope he sees how special you are and even if he doesn't I would never stop seeing you." I told him honestly.

He smiled at me and brought me closer in his arms giving me a kiss on the forehead.

"I love you so much," he whispered.

"I love you too."

I walked back inside with a permanent blush on my face. Everything about Jacob makes me want to giggle and dance.

I look up to see Carlisle standing there staring at me.

"Look, I know you didn't say much at dinner but-" before I could finish I was interrupted.

"I like him." He states. I blink in surprise.

"You do?"

Carlisle sighs."As your father my job is to protect you, and so every guy you meet I have to be cautious with. But I've seen the way you two act together. He loves you and I couldn't ask for anything more."

I feel so much happiness burst inside me that I can't stop myself from running up and throwing my arms around his neck.

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" I scream.

Carlisle chuckles and wraps his arms around me. "I just want you be happy Edward and it obvious he makes you happy. But if he hurts you he's dead." He says with all seriousness and I believed him.

After thanking my father one more time I quickly made my way up to my room so I could call Jacob and tell him the good news.

I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw another note with my name on it. I opened the note.

Edward,

Just because Daddy has given your approval to date the wolf doesn't mean I have. You can never be his. You can only be mine. I can't wait to taste those soft lips. To touch that smooth skin. I'm running out of patience my love. See you very soon. Xxx

Your Secret Lover

What the hell is that? My heart is pounding in my chest and I feel my breaths quicken.

Whoever left this note just left it! That conversation with Carlisle just occurred. Are they still in the house?

I looked around my room but didn't see anything or anyone. Should I call Jacob and tell him? No I don't want to worry him. Whoever this is I would deal with it on my own.

Unknown POV

I really hoped he liked the note I left. I crept back into his room hours later to see him sleeping.

I watched his chest move up and down and I was absolutely mesmerized. I touched his hair softly and pushed it out of his eyes. My eyes traveled down to his lips. I wanted to kiss him so badly but I knew I had to wait.

"Soon my love, soon we can be together forever." I whispered.