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Paul POV

I couldn't believe it I finally imprinted. And on Bella Swan of all people. If I had just given her the time of day all those years ago maybe things would be different. She was more beautiful than he remembered. I remember seeing her in Jake's, Quil's and Embry's mind a few times over the years. She'd grown into such a gorgeous woman. Her dark brown locks fell to the middle of her back and her pale skin looked so soft.

She spent so much time with Jake, Quil and Embry but never came around the pack much. Of course she left after graduation for UDub. The guys seemed to enjoy going out to see her during her semesters. It was no wonder they hadn't imprinted yet after never truly seeing each other. But they were so proud of her for getting out of the Rez to pursue her dreams. He heard she was moving back and, at this very moment, I was so fucking thankful she was back for good.

"Look what you did now Lahote." Jacob seethed at him.

"Shut it Black we all know this has more to do with me imprinting than her fainting and you know it." I countered. He may be my Alpha but he wouldn't get in the way of this.

"Okay you two. Right now, put it away and focus on Bella. I'm going to get a wet cloth. You better chill the fuck out before Seth gets in here." Embry warned. Everyone knew how protective he was over his step sister turned best friend. Even Paul was a little worried.

I picked her up gently moving to the couch cradling her in my arms. I could see the worry lines that grew from the years of studying she did at the University. Her lips a rosy pink I just wanted to kiss her until she woke up. For now the wolf was content to have his mate in his arms. He was restless though smelling the faintness of sex on her. Of course she was a young adult and free to do as she willed but that was before. She was mine now and it would only ever be my scent not Blacks. It only became worse when Jake came to sit next to them to be near Bella.

"So how long have you been fucking my mate, Black?" I said with the anger rolling through my voice.

"A few years now." He said with pride.

"Yeah well that shit's gonna stop right now."

"We'll see. Bells may just want you as a friend."

"Only you could hope. We both know it won't work that way."

Embry came back in with a cool wet rag that I gently wiped along her forehead. She stirred a little sighing before burring her nose in my neck and inhaling deeply. I just smirked at Jacob with an 'I told you so' look. What I wasn't prepared for was for little Seth Clearwater.

"Why the fuck is my sister sitting on your lap passed out?" Seth seethed stepping forward to pick up Bella.

I couldn't stop the growl from escaping my lips. He looked at me and then at Jake and then he growled himself. My wolf was on the surface ready to pounce but calmed when he felt Bella reach up to my neck and gently run her fingers down in a soothing manner. She wasn't even conscious and she knew what I needed. My wolf calmed down enjoying the affections from our mate.

"Back off Clearwater." I warned him.

"You did NOT just imprint on my sister!" He all but screamed.

"We all know it's in the Spirits control not our own." I sighed running a hand over Bella's back to keep her warm. I just wanted her to wake so everyone could see she was fine then we could go back to my place and figure this out.

"Yeah yeah I've heard it all before. I will say this once and only once. You ever do anything to hurt her I will have no problem castrating you and I know I have the three stooges right behind me to hold you down." He said looking straight at me. I saw said stooges nodding in agreement. I just nodded muttering a 'sure' in agreement. Fuck for 18 he's scary. But he also admired his protectiveness of his sister.

A few minutes of silence passed before I felt Bella stir in my arms. Her head rose looking right at me. She looked as if she just woke up from a nap. She had this sleepily glow of her and it was just downright beautiful. I reached and tucked a piece of hair out of her face. She closed her eyes sighing loudly. I knew she felt the tingly I felt when our skin came into contact with each other.

"Un-fucking-believable." Jake said before getting up and storming out of the room.

"You imprinted on me didn't you?" She asked shyly looking down between our two bodies. I hated seeing this unsure side of her. I gently placed two fingers under her chin lifting her to look at me.

"I did. And as cliché as it sounds I really couldn't be happier. And I will do everything in my power to make you happy and take care of you. But it's up to you. The imprint works of your choice. I can be your brother, your friend, your lover. It's only up to you." She nodded letting me know she heard me. I wasn't sure what would happen next but I wasn't going to push her. She rested her head on my chest and I rubbed her back gently and soothingly. I just prayed I didn't just fuck up everything in the pack.

AN:Well welcome those who have started following or are continuing to follow!

I have updated this as of 6/25/15. I went back and edited the POV like reccomended. I'm working to find my groove with this story. I love the pairing of Bella/Paul. I would REALLY love any suggestions on where to take this story. I love to write and get lost in a story. So much I haven't written in over six months.

Give me some pointers and ideas! I love the reviews so far!