Night and Day - Twilight Saga - Jacob and Renesmee

In My Dreams

"Philip is letting me go back home?"

I was elated. I don't know what made him change his mind, but I didn't want to question his intentions.

"Jacob, it's only for a few days, so you can go see your dad. Plus, you won't be traveling alone. There will be several of us going and escorting you back."

Great. Of course it wasn't going to be that easy for me.

We left Bena's grandfathers's house and headed back to Moberly Lake. When we arrived, there were several Salteaux already waiting for us. I saw Philip and walked towards him.

"Philip, I'd thank you if you'd set me free, but I'll take this opportunity."

"Jacob, it's only because I care for Bena that I'm allowing this. She said the cold one spoke about your father being ill. She's like her mother, such a big heart and putting others first. She's my only child left, so I want to please her. You're lucky she has a soft spot in her heart for you as well. She's never held a conversation with any other men except her brothers."

I would have to remind myself to thank Bena later. I found it interesting that Bena didn't socialize with other men. I don't know why, but it made me feel special. Maybe I knew how to carry a more interesting conversation, but the thought of her talking to other men the way she conversed with me made me feel uneasy. It couldn't be jealousy? I barely knew her.

Bena placed her hand behind me and startled me.

"Ready, Jacob?"

"Yeah, let's head out. The sooner I get home, the better."

"Since we're heading out late in the evening, we'll have to find camp midway. It'll be fun."

Bena and I were in her jeep while the rest followed us. From behind, it looked like a parade. Everyone was somber, quite the opposite of our pack. Interesting how wolves and bears were so different. I assumed bears were more solitude creatures while wolves traveled in packs. There were too many of them to remember all their names, but they definitely were loyal to Bena. She essentially was going to be their leader one day. A female alpha, it was empowering and admirable. She did have qualities of a leader.

"Jacob, you're in that deep thought mode again. Times like this, I wish I was a cold one with power to read your mind."

"Not sure I would agree, I think I'm content being just a wolf."

"So is it true, Jacob, what my father said? You're going to be the chief of your people one day?"

"It's not something I want, Bena, but if the time comes and I need to step up, then I'll do it for my people. As for you, it seems your men in bear suits already bow down to you?"

She chuckled at the nickname.

"My men in bear suits have high respect for my father. They did for Bryson as well, but they know the realm has altered. The only fear they have about me is I reason with what my heart feels. Not to say Bryson did not have compassion, but he was fierce."

"There's nothing wrong with following your heart, Bena, and thank you for thinking about my dad. Philip told me it was because of you that this trip was possible."

She smiled in return. I indeed appreciated her sincere side. She was the only optimistic thing I had at Moberly Lake.

We finally reached our camping destination. Bena's crew setup camp with ease and we were just sitting by the campfire warming up. She came and sat beside me and handed me a plate of food.

"No PB&Js this time?"

She pushed me and I fell off my seat. No sense of humor, duly noted. I did enjoy her little tantrums though. Unfortunately, I also landed on someone's leftover trash. I couldn't tell if she felt remorse, or if she thought I deserved it. I just smiled back and headed to the stream to clean up.