#thecost

Written by @Wolf_In_Grease

https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sqs0tb

Once Jacob was dressed, he snagged his phone off the bed where Lily Anne left it. He didn’t bother telling her he was leaving since she was in the shower. He stopped in the kitchen and wrote her a short note that he had to go see Edward. He waisted no time after that and started up his bike and took off. Jacob still hadn’t let Edward know he was coming over but, it been a half hour since Edward had called. More than likely, good old hero hair got the idea that something was up. Jacob’s phone buzzed in his pocket when he was half way to the Denali house. He put one had in the middle of his handle bars and reached for his phone with the other and answered it without looking to see who it was. 

“Talk fast, I’m on the bike.”

“So you just left with a note?”

Jacob sighed and shook his head, pulling over to talk to his distressed woman. “Lills, this really isn’t something I could bring you to.”

“Oh yea? And what’s somethen’ you could bring me to, hu? Am I not in the know enough?” Jacob could almost feel her agitation.

“This weekends dinner. It’s a family dinner. Everyone there is in the know, Lills. I really gotta go. I don’t know what time I’ll be home, okay? I’m sorry.”

Lily Anne huffed. “Fine. Don’t expect me to have cooked for you then.” She hung up without saying anything else.

Jacob groaned but took this time pulled over to send Edward a quick text that he was half way there. Edward responded before Jake had even started his bike back up. 

Text: Edward Stay at the top of the driveway. Kate is having a fit with everyone.  

Jacob sighed again and started his bike. He had really hoped to get this resolved as soon as possible.                              

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Jacob could hear Kate before he turned down the drive way. It sounded like the same argument from when he was last on the phone with Edward. 

“It’s none of that feral dog’s business what happens in my family! I want him off my land!”

Jacob chuckled as he got closer and saw an apathetic Edward, a concerned Carlisle, and a sheepish Garrett. Jacob stopped his bike a few paces away from the trio and dismounted. It was eerily quite now. They had either subdued Kate or everyone was listening in. Edward nodded, clearly hearing Jacob’s thoughts. Jacob wondered if Renessme was there, making Edward shake his head slightly. Jacob breathed a little easier knowing he wouldn’t have to worry about her. Jacob cleared his throat and ran a hand through his hair.

“I’d like to say that it’s nice to see you guys but, this really isn’t on good terms..”

“Jacob, I just wanna say that I messed up.” Garrett stepped forward, looking him in the eye non-threateningly.

“You didn’t break any rules, Garrett.” The oldest Cullen said stepping closer and rested his hand in Garrett’s shoulder.

Jacob shook his head. “This is all just a precautionary thing man. I came alone. It’s not like I’m gonna do anything but smack you on the wrists.” He joked hoping to put everyone at ease. Jacob expected an audience, but not a silent one.

“What does the council say about what Garrett did, Jacob?” Carlisle gently but forcefully pulled the vampire in question back towards him.

“They agree with me, much to the frustration of the pack. While Garrett didn’t do anything wrong, this could bring unwanted attention back to our quite spot of Washington. Again.”

They all knew what Jacob was alluding to. They were someone that everyone wanted to say clear of. “So what do you suggest?” Edward spoke up for the first time. Jacob knew as pack leader that it had to be addressed, even if it wasn’t done the way the Elders wanted it. He drew himself up to his full height, pulling on some of his Alpha power. “Today, no action will be taken. The Tribe knows that the Denali’s, like the Cullen’s, keep a vegan diet. We expect that all vampires that are associated with the two clans follow that. Although the treaty is with the Cullen’s, this isn’t the first time we’ve had other vampires on this land. The treaty is to be extended and a signed by the Denali’s, with a subsection signed by Garrett.” He paused, letting everyone listening absorb his words. “We ask that all vampires in Forks adhere to the treaty of no feeding. What they do outside of Forks, is not somewhere we can patrol. I can only protect my people.”

The three men nodded, Garrett nodded with enthusiasm. Clearly, he expected some kind of repercussions. Edward chucked softly and nodded. Jacob forgot how much he hated it when Edward was in his head.

“Jacob, if you’re not busy today, why don’t you stay. I’m sure Bella would love to see you.”

Jacob shifted his weight, slightly uneasy. It had been a long time since he’d seen Bella. “Oh, I’m sure you all have a lot to do, celebrate that Garrett gets to keep his head and all..” He backed away slowly.

“Please, I insist.”