3 years later
I looked up from the magazine I was reading and immediately wished I didn't. Sam and Emily walked into the store, hand in hand. I thought I would have gotten used to them by now, but apparently time does not heal all wounds.
"Hey Leah" Sam said, while Emily smiled shyly.
Even though Emily's smile was crooked due to her scars, she still was very pretty. I wanted to hate her for stealing Sam away from me, but I couldn't. She used to be my best friend, practically my sister, and even though our relationship will never be the same, she was still my cousin.
"Hey" I said glumly. I saw Emily's smile falter and Sam looked uncomfortable, but I refused to act as if I was happy and everything was fine. Afterall, it seemed that everyone I knew would have a future with the one they loved except for me. I was a genetic deadend. Sure, I had my family and my pack, but apparently love would not be part of my life.
I returned to reading the article in my magazine, while they browsed the store, however I couldn't concentrate on what I was reading. I was too aware of them. I hated the feeling. I asked myself, why don't you just leave La Push? But I've had this discussion with myself before, and as long as my pack needed me, I would be here. I never thought I would take pride in being the beta in Jacob's pack, but I did. It was a position that I had earned.
Finally, Sam and Emily were finished browsing. They came up to the counter and purchased their items. I quickly rang them up, just wanting them to leave me in peace.
"See you around, Leah" Emily quietly said.
"Yeah, see you" Sam repeated.
"Sure" I said to their retreating backs.
I sighed and returned to my magazine. I finally noticed the headline of the article I was reading – "50 Things to Make Him Worship You". Ha! Like I would be using those tips anytime soon.
I ran as fast as I could for the pure joy of running. The wind that breezed through my fur felt wonderful. This was the only time that I felt free. Free from hurt, free from pain, free from rejection. Jacob, Seth, Quil, and Embry were out there too. We were running our usual circuit around La Push and the Cullens' land. There had been some sightings of nomadic vampires, and we were making sure they did not cross our borders. Though I was still wary of the Cullens, I've come to accept them as a part of my life. For some reason, Seth idol worshiped Edward, and I couldn't refuse to acknowledge Renesmee as Jacob's mate. I grimaced to myself, thinking how unfair life was. As soon as Renesmee was born, she had found her soul mate. And here I was, a full grown woman, and I was alone.
I slowed my stride as I approached a small waterfall in the woods. I was thirsty, so I decided to take a break and have a drink. I must have been too distracted by my thoughts. Or maybe it was the rush and spray of the waterfall that disguised the scent and sound. Whatever the reason, I was taken by surprise as a vampire attacked me from behind. I immediately engaged in the fight but before I could alert my pack, I phased back to my human form.
What was this!? Why had I phased!!??!!! I lay on my back in shock, pinned underneath the vampire, and I stared up into the face of the vampire that was going to kill me. Suddenly, the universe felt like it was out of balance, my head spun, and I felt a burning inside my body. Well, not exactly a burning. It felt more like a ray of sunshine that was escaping from the pores of my body, and the only thing keeping me together was the vampire that was laying on top of me. He had my hands gripped in both of his hands, and he quickly pulled my arms above my head. He seemed to be in shock as well, and he studied my face as I studied his. He was beautiful. His hair was dark brown, and it looked messy, rumpled, but was sexy as hell. His eyes were not crimson, like I expected. They looked like the Cullens' eyes, golden topaz. His lips were masculine, but amazingly full. He had a mouth that was made for kissing. Slowly, I began to notice other things besides his face. I was completely naked, while he lay fully clothed on top of me. I was not what you could call petite, not like Alice Cullen. However, this vampire made me feel petite. Though he had shifted his weight to get a better look at me, his body engulfed mine. His gaze caught my attention again, and he slowly smiled, revealing deep dimples.
"Well, well, well. Look what I found" he murmured as his mouth slowly descended to my mouth.
Before his mouth could connect with mine, I twisted away, and kicked out from under him. I was frightened. Not because of him, but because of my reaction to him. After all this time, after all my misery, I had finally imprinted. On a vampire no less! Before he could capture me again, a sprinted off into the woods, hoping he would not follow.