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I hardly talked to either Sam or Emily for at least 9 months after the wedding, just casual greetings and small talk every now and again. Emily had attempted to call me a dozen times but I hoped she would realize I needed to be away from them for me to move on. I thought I had finally began moving on, things were looking up with the pack having increase size and being beta.
However my life recently had a recurring trend of whenever anything was going well something had to ruin it. That day came in the form of my mothers and Charlie's wedding today. After intense arguments with my mother I came round to the idea of her being happy with him and even getting married. I was a bridesmaid as was Emily so unfortunately I had to speak to her and see Sam.
SUE AND CHARLIE'S WEDDING Wednesday 23rd April
I awoke suddenly from call from my phone vibrating loudly under my pillow. I looked at the Caller ID; Jacob.
"Jacob there better be bloody good reason as to why you are waking me at 5:30 in the morning on the day I should look half decent!" I tiredly groaned
"Yadayada we need to talk. Come over to mine." He cut the phone. He never was usually this serious, it must be really important.
I quickly showered and grabbed some food before phasing on the fly and galloping towards Billy's. Once in wolf form I heard quiet distant peaceful thoughts from somewhere in my head. Only Annawan could be this quiet when in wolf form, I needed to learn how she did that one day.
Anna?
Hey Leah, how come you are up so early? It's the wedding today!
I dashed and dodge between the trees and the familiar woods became that familiar blur as I worried about Jake summoning me so early in the morning.
I'm sure it's nothing Leah, Jake's probably fussing over something Nessie has done. She replied as she read my thoughts.
I don't know, maybe you are right.
By the way I moved your stuff that your stepdad dropped off and put it in your room; I don't know if it's mixed with some of Anoki's stuff.
Ever since their mum and stepdad found out about them phasing, they were literally abandoned like dogs. They were so disgusted and shocked that they didn't want anything to do with them anymore. Their parents took their younger half siblings and moved to Denver. When visiting for the sale of their house they dropped off some of their old things to our house. Anoki and Annawan moved in with me and Seth since mum moved in with Charlie. I feel responsible for them especially Anna since I know what it's like to go through this as a girl. It's helped me become content with my life, given me purpose and she's been the best and really only girlfriend I've had since I phased and became an outcast.
Thanks Leah, I'm glad I wasn't there when he came by. I saw the images of the strained relationship between her and her stepfather. It wasn't often Anna would slip and reveal what she was really thinking, I guess it was affecting her more than I thought.
Did my mom come too? She queried, I could feel the hope she felt as she asked.
I'm sorry Anna, she wasn't there ... I'm sure she misses you but doesn't know what to say. It will get better don't let it get you down.
Without replying she disappeared back into her little box making her thoughts quiet and distance once more. By this time I reached Billy's house and phased back into human form and put on my shorts and shirt.
As I reached the kitchen Jacob sat on the table deep in his thoughts.
" What's up oh might alpha? What's so urgent it couldn't wait?" I joked trying to diffuse the tension.
He fidgeted in his seat and obviously was carefully picking out what to say.
Cautiously he began, "Well, the Cullen's are moving. They have to. They've been here too long. They only stayed so Nessie could have a relationship with Charlie and me. I've decided to go with them..."
I'm not shocked his love for Nessie was so strong, he do and go anywhere for her.
"Well that's not exactly shocking, did you really have to wake me up this early to tell me?" I replied slightly annoyed.
"That's not all." He continued.
"Oh boy this doesn't sound good. Well out with it Black!" I joked once more.
" I've decided to go with them but so has Charlie and your mom...and Seth."
Now I truly am shocked. I don't understand, why would they go too? Why would Seth go? What would happen to me now?
" Seth? What how do you know?" I pressed.
" Everyone already knows but I didn't know how you'd react, but the Cullen's and I were wondering if you wanted to come with us? Or stay if that is what you want"
We sat in silence for several minutes as I thought over what he said. He continued once more," I don't know what you're thinking right now but this is perfect for you. Whether you stay or go you can really start moving forward with your life again."
He was right, if the bloodsuckers left then maybe I could eventually learn enough control to retire. However, for an unimprinted wolf that would be a lot harder. Something else Sam had easier.
Finally I responded," Jake I don't know. Ill need to think about it, I mean I have a lot to consider. When do you leave?"
"Monday"
"Monday as in the Monday coming up Monday?!"
"Yeah" he responded quietly.
I left Billy's and returned hope to prepare for the wedding.
My mum looked gorgeous and the day was really special and amazing, the ceremony was really wonderful along with the our tribal rituals. I waved my mum and Charlie off on their honeymoon to Isle Esme, courtesy of the Cullen's, and began clearing out guests. Everything was great until the end of the reception; Just as guests were beginning to leave Sam called me out for a talk.
Hey lee-" I shot him an evil glare. "Leah" I said nothing but continued to look at him. "It's sad we've not heard from you in a while, we miss you"
"Doubt it" I quickly responded.
"No really, you're practically Em's sister. I did love you in someway once. Although I understand it's a different kind of love, I still care for your happiness and well being" his kind sweet words, tugged on my heart strings and rekindled old feelings. SheBitch screamed inside of me to kick him before I fell in love once more.
"Been really busy, sorry" I casually apologized. Suddenly his voice turned serious and his face went into alpha stern mode. "We I wanted you to hear it from me before it was announced."
"What are you on about?"
"Emily is pregnant, we are going to have a family." He excitedly stated changing from the serious face he wore only moments ago.
I was in such shock I hadn't realized tears were streaming down my face. Twice in one day I had been caught off guard. I managed to hold myself together from completely bursting into tears, I whimpered, "Congratulations to you both" before running out past everyone onto the beach not within hearing range of anyone.
I cried and cried, tears not seeming to be able to stop. Thoughts whizzed around my brain in all directions, none seeming to make sense. I thought I'd been able to start living now, turns out I'd just built a new sick fantasy around the reality of my feelings. I thought I was content with my life but this brought the pain I'd felt to a whole new level, this pain filled with jealousy, envy and self pity. She now had given Sam what I never could, she was now everything I was supposed to be but couldn't be. Even SheBitch howled inside, she felt the pain too and now I was broken beyond repair. I would never love another like I love Sam and I never will put my heart on the line again, if I could build a steel container around my heart I would.
Rustling of small pebbles and light steady footprints dragged me out if my head. I didn't care who it was but I wanted them to leave me alone. I assumed it would be Jacob and began to call out,
" I'm okay Jake, just leav-" then, the stomach curdling stench assaulted my nostrils. Stronger that the Cullen odour I was slowly becoming used to. It was repulsive and made me gag, so strong the hairs on my arms stood up. I turned rapidly to find out what it was and saw a tall ghostly pale figure with shrieking blood red eyes. I could barely make up his features in the darkness but the fiery eyes were luminous. Before I could register what was going on its cold hard hands had gripped me around the neck, sending icy cold impulses down my spine, it was preparing to bite.
" Not a particularly appetizing smell, but anything will do. SO THIRSTY." He spoke with an almost sickeningly seductive voice. He licked the skin on my neck, making my skin sizzle like I had been exposed to poison. As he finished I immediately phased, the heat knocking him flying into the air landing in the water. He looked very confused, this was obviously a newborn; the stench, the unsettling eyes and the rabid hunger for blood. Swiftly he moved out of the water and lunged for me trying to get his arms around my head, I swiftly rolled over whilst using my back paws to kick him into the air. He went hurling into a large boulder and cracked it in half. He wasted no time in getting up and was striking for me again, this time I outwitted him by pretending to have hurt my right paw. He went straight for the bait, as he reached my leg I sunk my teeth straight through the granite like surface on his back and took out a huge chunk. He stumbled back hurriedly and let out a high pitch piercing scream. I spat out the chunk of his back in my mouth and began to circle him, as his eyes shifted rapidly watching me. I was waiting for someone to phase and realize what was going on but of course everyone would still be clearing up at the wedding, I was on my own for this one. Unexpectedly he jumped on my back and successful managed to get his arms around me, the next thing I felt was my ribs cracking as this monster squeezed the breathe out of me. Just as I collapsed, i howled and whined with the energy i had left and shut my eyes praying for a quick death. As the monster stood above me we heard a deep menacing growl as a humongous shaggy black wolf appeared from behind the large rock I had thrusted him into earlier. Sam. He came to my rescue. The black wolf wasted no time, he pounced straight on top of the leech and gripped him steadily beneath his paws. I felt my self begin to drift into unconsciousness not before watching Sam rip the head off the bloodsucker.
