Seth had already gone ahead while I got ready. The pack was having some fun at the beach and swimming since it was a nicer day. Not that it mattered much other than that heads would turn to our playing around when there was a storm or general rainy weather as was typical here.

I snorted at my reflection and smirked hearing Lady in Red playing in my head.

Doning my ripped shorts and aviators I headed out smacking a kiss on mom's cheek as I came through to the front door "see ya later ma".

I started running once I hit the trees till I came to the tree line by the beach.

Jared and Paul cat called as I walked out of the trees and I rolled my eyes and lifted my hand to show them how much I cared with my favorite finger…

Mystery man POV

The thin red fabric clung to her toned skin, her long legs and chest on glorious display. Her dark chocolate smirk ever so sexy with dark sparkling eyes.

" So are we gonna play ball or not?" she crowed shoving her brother from his perch and taking the spot.

" Sure Lee, you wanna be skins or shirts?" I asked and Jake snorted while Quil was busy watching Claire.

The others joined up forming teams while the imprints became cheerleaders.

" You sure that you can take the heat?" Leah murmured raising a dark brow as she played around with the soccer ball in her palms…

I was positive actually

Back to Leah

After the game I rushed to our spot in the woods, he was there with a cashmere smile when I stopped.

He kissed me passionately and his lips roamed as we clung to each other.

" Don't be afraid to love me Lee" he whispered as he kissed up behind my ear." I've loved you all along".

His words brought back a time that seemed so long ago.

Thinner arms held me tight on his front porch as I cried for arms that would never hold me again and for the baby I would never know now. Younger eyes mirrored my sorrow as he looked at me and soft feather light kisses brushed away my tears.

Those eyes and arms guided me with his lips gentle coercion to a soft bed. " I want to forget, just for a little" I pleaded thickly.

And I did for a while, his warmth and gentle touch guided me back and I realized something as I remembered

" I love you to Embry " I murmured as we laid in the grass and held each other….