Disclaimer: I don't own anyone. Thanks go to Stephanie Meyer for creating such an inspirational world.
Seth's POV
The second I realized I had imprinted on Sami I ran for the woods. I phased as soon as I was past the tree line. A few minutes later I could Jacob had phased and I knew it would not be long before he would want to have "The Talk." Every time a member of the pack imprinted their alpha would take them aside and they would have what us younger guys, meaning Colin, Brady and I, called "The Talk."
"Seth we need to talk." Came Jacob's voice in my mind. I responded with two simple words, the clearing. Jacob would know what I meant. I headed in that direction and phased. Within minutes Jacob was walking into the clearing with a stupid grin on his face.
"Jacob save your breathe." I said as he sat down. I did not want him to say a word. The situation was already screwed up enough. I so did not need to have "The Talk" with him, but I should have known better.
"Seth you've imprinted so now we need to discuss a few things." Jacob said patting me on the back.
"I already know how dangerous I can be to her if I get upset." I said hoping he would take the hint, but of course he didn't. He went on to remind me about what had happened to Emily. He also reminded me about how I would feel if I stayed away from her for too long and the importance of keeping the secret until just the right time.
"I already know all of this." I told him. I was getting frustrated. Suddenly Jacob's whole demeanor changed. Instead of being in Alpha mode he seemed to be in big brother mood. That was strange.
"Why aren't you excited and going on about how perfect your Imprint is?" he asked. While thoughts of Sami's amazing beauty were running through my head there were other thing there to.
"How can I be happy?" I asked which caused Jacob to look up in confusion.
"We are talking about Sami Montgomery, May's niece right?" He asked. I nodded and told him about my conversation with Embry from earlier.
Flashback
"Wait until you see her Seth she is amazing." Embry said as he and Seth were setting up for the bonfire and cookout.
"I'm sure she is, but are you sure you want to try and pursue a relationship with her?" I asked him. Most of us that had not imprinted had decided not to date anyone just in case we imprinted. We did not want to take a chance on hurting anyone. Almost three years ago after Jacob had imprinted on Nessie those of us who were single had agreed to stay that way.
"I really think I will imprint on her." Embry said smiling. I could tell he seemed to like her, but I was worried that if he did not imprint soon he would ask her anyway. From what her aunt had told us Sami was going through a tough time. I did not think getting her heart broke would be beneficial.
End Flashback
"I just feel bad for Embry because he really seems to like Sami." I told Jacob who nodded in understanding.
"You should talk to Embry." Jacob stated calmly in that matter of fact tone that basically said 'hey idiot you already know what you should do.' I knew he was right, but at the same time I was worried about how Embry would react. I didn't have to wonder for long because a few minutes later Embry came strolling into the clearing.
"Hey guys." He said. I knew he had patrol tonight so I assumed he had run by and heard us talking.
"I am really sorry." I told Embry hoping he would understand.
"I know you did not do it intentionally and to be honest I am really glad you imprinted on her instead of Brady or Colin." He said with a smile as he sat down across from me and Jacob. The three of us just sat there for a couple minutes until Embry looked at his watch.
"You know it is only 10." He said which I knew was he was of suggesting I go talk to Sami.
"At the very least you can check on her to make sure she is okay." Jacob added.
"You guys are right." I told them as I headed back into the tree line. I phased and sprinted towards May's house. It took me about 15 minutes because she lived on the other side of the reservation. I could see that someone was watching television in the living room so I knocked on the door.
"Oh Seth please come in." May said when she opened the door. I thanked her and moved quietly into the living room.
"Sami is asleep, but I am really glad you stopped by." She said as she sat in her rocking chair.
"I am really sorry about what happened, about imprinting on Sami." I told her hoping she was not upset. I knew that one of the reason's she had invited Sami to live here with her was in the hopes that one of the pack members would imprint on her. I think she was hoping it would be Embry and I could only imagine how disappointed she was.
"Why are you sorry?" she asked me.
"Embry or even Brady would have been a better choice than me." I began. I explained that I was a poor excuse for an imprint. I was the smallest member of the pack so any of the others would have been better able to protect her. Not only that but I was behind in school by one year. I should have graduated last year, but because of everything that had happened the year I first phased I was just now a senior. It was really frustrating sometimes.
"Seth do you believe that the spirits choose who imprints on whom?" She asked me smiling. I nodded and waited for her to finish before I spoke again. May was a very wish woman and I knew that whatever she was going to say would be worth listening to.
"Do you believe that the spirits were right when your father imprinted on your mother?" I nodded and it dawned on me what she was really saying. The spirits of those who had passed on were watching over us. They had chosen Sami for me to imprint on. Who was I to question that choice?
"Thanks." I told her as I walked over to give her a hug. She reminded me that sometimes we give into our human nature and doubt our fate and destiny and when that happens we end up hurting ourselves. I knew she was right. As she walked me to the door I thanked her again for her advice.
"Why don't you stop by in the afternoon for lunch tomorrow Seth? She asked a smile in her eyes. She felt it would great for Sami to get to know someone who would be in her classes. Than it dawned on me. As Principal she could make sure Sami and I had class together when possible. Maybe my senior year would not be so bad after all.
After I had phased I decided I would sleep under Sami's window. That way I could keep an eye on her while she slept. I knew there were no vampires around, but the though made me really happy. I had just about fallen asleep when I heard a quiet voice in my head.
"Well hello there. Aren't you beautiful." The voice whispered. I raised my head and looked around. I did not recognize the voice so I thought I would investigate. Maybe I could talk to whoever was talking to me.
"Where are you?" I asked looking around.
"Behind you silly." The voice responded. I turned around and came face-to-face with Sami. She was leaning out of her bedroom window and was talking to me. I wondered if any of the others who were patrolling could hear her, but judging from the silence I didn't think so.
"You don't have to be afraid I won't hurt you." She said climbing out of her window. She crouched down in front of me. I was amazed because she was showing no fear.
"Why should I be scared when you have no intention of hurting me?" She asked. I was amazed because it really seemed like she could read my mind. I decided to try and communicate with her.
"How is it possible that we are talking?" I asked her as I sat on my haunches in front of her. The story she told had me angry and heartbroken at the same time. I was also somewhat amazed. She had been attacked by a female vampire. Instead of turning her into one of them she had suffered for three days and then developed an ability to talk to animals. It was amazing.
After she had told me her story I could tell she was getting tired. So I told her to go back inside and go to sleep. I promised her I would still be here when she woke up in the morning. A few seconds later she was back in bed drifting off to dreamland. I smiled because her last thoughts we of me. Not me the wolf, but Seth the human.