As usual, I don't own anything beside my own character!

Ok, I couldn't help it. Yes, I hated the way Twilight was written and I feel that it could have been so much better. Blah, her writing gave me a headache. BUT, I had always loved the werewolves in the stories. I know many people see them as monsters, but these are what I think werewolves should be like.

ANYWAY, I always loved Paul, and felt he deserved more than he got in both the books and the movies soo I decided to have some fun.

Please give me feedback and tell me what you think. While I'm going to venture off and do my own thing, I might stick to some of the events from the books and whatever. Anyway, here we go.

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

I never really wanted to come back to La Push, but a series of events found me on a plane and heading back home. The moment I drove on to the reservation, I felt my chest tighten. It had been about ten years since I had been here, and I hadn't left on a very good note. My mother and father were both dead, so instead of staying with friends and those who had helped raise me, I had been shipped off to stay with my aunt and uncle across the country.

Yes, I had missed my home and after several fights and disagreements with my aunt I was coming home. I had of course graduated high school and saved up much of my money from working at a few places to gain experience. Now 23 I was well on my way. My parents had made sure that I wasn't left with nothing at least. However, I'd rather them be alive then dead. I guess it didn't help as well that I wasn't human, and they hadn't been either. I was a wolf.

Pulling in to my old driveway, I parked and got out. It wasn't a large home, but it was perfect none the less. The grass had been freshly cut, and the weeds pulled at the small flower garden my mom had put along the deck of the house. Someone knew I had been coming home. Shutting my door, I walked slowly up to the door of the house and unlocked it and walked in. I had set up everything a few days prior to my leaving, so that the water and the electricity had been turned on.

Everything had been left the way it should have been. I had expected to smell an old house, one that hadn't been opened in years but to my surprise everything smelled clean. My aunt and uncle must have told someone I had planned my trip. Sue Clearwater had been extremely close to my mom, so it wouldn't surprise me that the house and yard was clean. While I was over the death of my parents, the house did manage to bring tears to my eyes.

Sighing, I walked back outside and went to grab my things when a scent in the air had me pausing by my back door of the car. My heartbeat kicked up several notches, and I closed my eyes to calm down. Did he really have to come by now?! Lifting my head, I turned my gaze to the foot of my drive and laid eyes on Sam Uley. Not only was he wolf, but he was Alpha. I narrowed my eyes a little bit and stood up straight.

"You just couldn't let me settle in could you?" I asked flatly.

"I had to say hi Kayla," he replied. "We have all missed you, ya know. I also wanted to offer assistance in anything you might need."

I paused for a moment and then deflated after several seconds. "Thank you," I said quietly.

Taking the invitation, Sam walked over and helped me grab the things out of my car and walked inside with me. I set everything down in the master bedroom and went back in to the living room.

"How's Emily?" I asked turning to look at him.

"She's wonderful," he said fondly, his eyes warming at the mention of the woman. "She's excited to have you home."

"So who ratted me out?" I sighed as we walked back to the front porch.

"Sue," he replied easily.

"Explains why the house and yard look amazing," I laughed a little.

"She was really happy, I won't lie," Sam smiled. "Look, I came here to say how much we missed you. Settle in for the day. There is a bonfire tonight at my place and we'd love to see you there."

I tensed a little bit, but nodded after a second. "I'll see about it."

Sam nodded, and got to his feet and walked off without so much as another word. I let my breath out, and took in a deep breath of fresh air before getting up and going back inside.

I spent the rest of my day getting the house the way I wanted it and going grocery shopping. By then, everyone knew I was back but at least they didn't bother me. Sam must have said something to everyone. Placing the last item in my fridge, I looked around satisfied that the house was finished. I had redecorated the house, and moved things around and made it my own. I had started moving my old room around and was starting to make it in to an office when I noticed the sun was going down.

I had to see everyone some time or another. Going to the bathroom, I ran my brush through my hair and went and grabbed a sweater to take with me to the fire. It was only a few houses down from mine, so I walked there. I could hear everyone even before I stepped on the porch, and all I had to do was knock quietly to make the chatter stop. That made my stomach drop; like I hadn't been nervous enough!

The front door opened, and I was greeted by a beautiful young woman. She was smiling from ear to ear, and I ignored the scarred part of her face. Emily had been one of my best friends until I moved away, and we had stayed in contact as much as we could over the years.

Before I had a chance to speak, Emily threw her arms around me and pulled me in to a tight hug. I couldn't help but hug her back just as tightly.

"Oh, it's so great to see you!" she gushed pulling back to look at me. "You look great."

I smiled at her, "As do you. As always."

Unlike everyone here, I had only a little Native American blood in me, so I didn't exactly share the dark skin tone or the black hair. My hair was only dark brown, and while I was tan, it was nothing to compete with the rich brown everyone else was.

"Oh, I'm being silly, come in, come in," she laughed pulling me in to the house.

It was like a bomb had dropped. The whole pack that Emily told me about was here and then some. It was quiet for a moment as everyone looked at me. Some in confusion and two others had their eyebrows raised.

"Why are you back?"

Lifting my head, I took in the woman who had asked the question. I reconized her now as Leah, Sue's daughter. We had been friends once. I felt my temper get the best of me.

"Am I not allowed to come home?" I raised my eyebrow.

"I didn't realize you thought of this as home," she replied flatly.

I sighed softly, "Nice to see you too Leah."

"Come on, let's get outside," Emily smiled dragging me through the house. "Sam is just about to light the fire anyway."

I skipped a bit to keep my balance, but other wise followed the woman out to the backyard that opened up to a small beach. My house was like that as well. Most of the houses were. As I came outside, Sam looked up and smiled a bit at me. Jacob Black walked over once we were all outside, and I looked up at him with a smile.

"Not the little kid I remember," I teased a bit.

"No, I'm not," he laughed and gave me a hug. "It's really good to see you. Missed you."

"So I've heard," I replied.

He shoved his hands in to his pockets, and looked at the fire as Sam lit it. The flames instantly licked up to the night sky and he moved back easily from it. As I looked across the flames, my gaze landed on a handsome man. His face was beautiful, always looking so serious. His dark eyes were gazing hard at the fire, but he looked up and met my gaze.

"Paul," I murmured, knowing he'd hear me.

He nodded slightly, a grouchy look passing over his face but all to soon Quil and Embry, both boys I remembered distracted him to make him laugh.

"He's mad at me, isn't he?" I asked softly looking at Jacob.

"Yea, but he's always mad," Jacob smiled. "Him and Leah can take the cake."

I moved and sat down on the many logs that were placed around the fire as seating, and pulled on my sweater for a moment. Emily and Sam were sitting together, with Emily nestled happily in Sam's lap. Soon, Jared walked over with Embry and they both hugged me happily.

"Maybe now things will even out," Embry teased. "Do I still get to take you on a date?"

"Oh hell," I laughed. "You remember that?!"

"I was like ten, of course I do!" he shot back. "Come on, I'd be a great date."

"I don't know," I sighed waving my hand. "You're a little young for me."

He pouted, "Oh come on!"

We all laughed and Jacob handed me a drink. I stayed for a while, laughing and talking to everyone. I tried to answer any question thrown at me, and did my best not to look in Paul's direction. After several hours, I pulled on my sweater and got to my feet to go walk along the water. It had been a while since I'd seen the ocean, and even at night it was still beautiful.

I skipped a stone on the waves, and looked at the moon for a long minute when someone came up beside me.

"So, why did you come back?"

Looking up, I met Paul's gaze and after a moment we both paused as everything seemed to stop. I felt my breath leave my chest, and he froze.

"Holy fuck," he muttered.

I looked away quickly, and put some distance between us. "I came back because this was home," I replied to his question. "Is that such a bad thing?"

My whole body tingled at his presence and he shuddered slightly. Had that seriously just happened?

"No," he said lowly. "You just could have called."

"I was 13 when I left, Paul," I replied sitting down. "I'm sorry. You were already angry enough."

He narrowed his gaze, and I could feel his anger but he still sat down next to me. I watched him shake slightly as I looked at him. We sat there in silence, both of us calming down. He was angry, and I was nervous. I wasn't here for a whole day, and had just imprinted on the most unlikely person I could think of.