Uley House:

Opening her eyes, Emily smiled as she heard the downstairs TV turn on as Daniel started watching his morning cartoons. Stretching her arms on either side she felt for Sam's side of the bed to find that it was empty and cold. Realizing that he had stayed out all night instantly put her in a foul mood as she kicked off the sheet and comforter. Sitting on the edge of the bed she wiggled her toes and moved her neck side to side before standing up and walking into the bathroom.

Taking a long look at herself she grimaced at the sight of the scars that took over half her face. She took a deep breath to hold in her tears as last night's events came back to her as she started up the shower.

Leah and Jake are married… She thought not sure if she was happy or mad with the news.

On one hand she was happy that her cousin has found another, but on the other she found it with an imprinted wolf. She was angry as she finally stepped into the warm water.

What is she trying to prove! That an imprint means nothing!... Well I have the scars to prove her wrong. She continued with venomous thoughts.

Trying to relax Emily went through her daily regimen of washing and scrubbing until she felt clean again. Thoughts of Sam's reaction to hearing about the marriage replayed in her mind over and over again as she bathed.

He shook so hard she was frightened that he would attack at any moment. She hadn't seen him lose control since the night he ripped off half her face, but nothing compared to the look of disgust he had graced her with before storming into the forest.

After he left all hell had broken loose as Rachel started screaming at Leah about how she and Jacob could do this to their family's and how insensitive the both of them were for not thinking of how this would affect others then she broke down into a mess of tears before storming into the house. Leah was shocked to say the least at the outburst and had stayed silent while trying to gain control of herself with deep breathing. Paul decided it was time to go and picked up their son Joseph who was standing in the corner with fourteen year old Clair, and ushered the screaming Rachel out to their car.

Everyone could tell that Leah was barely holding on until Embry came up and hugged her whispering in her ear, she visible calmed down and returned the hug laughing. The party had broken up quickly after that, Embry had to pick up Collin and Brady from work and Quil went to take Clair home. Jared had shown up just as Leah had jumped into the truck they arrived in and drove off. Kim had calmly walked up to him and explained what happened, they didn't stay long after that and neither did the council, John and Kyle took Old Quil home while Sue and Billy left together.

Emily had he house back to herself within an hour of the party starting. Going back inside she had started cleaning up the kitchen and by the time she headed outside to pick up the backyard it was dark. Jacob had shown up just as she was making her way down the steps. She quickly told him where he could find Leah before asking him if he had seen Sam. All ready knowing that she wasn't going to see her husband for the remainder of the night she quickly picked up the rest of the yard and went inside to wait for Daniel to come home.

She could hear as the car pulled up the driveway, going outside she watched as Sue went around to the back of the car to let him out. Emily had never seen him so happy in all the time he had lived there. He immediately ran up to her talking a mile a minute while laughing about his time with her cousin. Jealousy roared its ugly head as she listen to him go on and on about Leah and how she promised to come over the next day and how he "just knows she will keep her promise, because that's the kind of person she is." It took three peanut butter jelly sandwiches to make him calm enough to get in the tub and into bed for the night.

Daniel had brought Emily joy for the past two months, it was a little challenge each day to see how much she could get out of him, that she smiled at the thought and then soured at her next thoughts.

Then here comes my perfect cousin and with one look he opens up like a can of tuna.

Jumping out of the shower Emily dries off and gets dressed in a pair of jeans and a tank top before heading downstairs. She smiled as Daniel was already eating a bowl of cereal on the couch. When he had come to them she hardly ever had to make him anything to eat, he always did it on his own just proving how neglected he was living with Janette.

"Do you want some pancakes?" Emily asked Daniel knowing that he will need more than a bowl of cereal to sustain him.

"Yes please." He said not turning from the TV.

It would take time to adjust to him speaking loud enough for her to hear she shook her head noticing how the imprint was already affecting him. She grabbed the mixing bowl from under the sink and the pancake mix from the cabinet. She went to work mixing, pouring and flipping. She hadn't heard Daniel walk in and gave a little jump as he spoke from the kitchen table.

"Do you think Leah likes pancakes?"

"I know she does." Emily said nodding her head.

"How do you know?"

"We grew up together. I used to know everything about her."

"You grew up with her! But you're old…" He stated without care in the world.

Chuckling at his bluntness she turned around and spoke while waving her spatula at him.

"I'm not old Mister! And you better watch it or I'll burn your pancakes!"

Smiling at Emily, Dee went on think about all the types of food Leah might like and what time she will be arriving.

"Do you think Leah likes cupcakes?" He asked.

"Yep, she does."

"Can we make her some?" He asked getting up to stand at her hip.

Looking down at the hopeful little boy she couldn't say no so she nodded her head again.

"I think we will have to run to the story to go buy what we need. Why don't you eat these and then go get dressed and we'll head to the store."

Jumping in place he grabbed the plate she had made for him and sat down at the table, inhaling the food in front of him. Once finished, Daniel ran to the guest bedroom where he slept and quickly changed into shorts and his favorite "Cars" tee-shirt. Bouncing down the stairs he waited by the door for Emily to get her purse and the grocery store list off the fridge before running outside to the car.

Emily unlocked the car doors and Daniel jumped in the backseat.

"Are you all buckled up?" She asked.

"Yep!"

Emily started the car, but froze before putting the car into gear, as Sam popped out of the woods and made his way towards the house. He turned to look at her as he walked up the steps. The disgusted look he shot her yesterday was gone and a tired sad look replaced it. Not wanting to talk she put the car in reverse and drove out of the driveway…

Sam's head was killing him as he walked into his home. He hadn't slept at all last night as he ran the forest trying to get his emotions under control. Making it up the stairs he jumped in the shower and let the cool water wash over his head and down his back while he had both hands pressed against the wall. Now that he knew it was safe to think about it, the image of Leah's face as she climaxed plagued his mind making him semi hard with the thought.

He imagined it was him again, making her moan out in pleasure as she rode on top of him. Reaching down he grabbed himself as the fantasy took over rubbing and caressing himself till he was stiff as a board. But just as Leah's head tilts back her body begins to change and Emily's takes over with her rounder breast and fuller tummy, she brings her head back down and it isn't scarred, it's smooth like the first time he saw her. She's just as beautiful if not more and he pulls himself harder, the love he has for his wife consumes him as he cums in his hand.

Breathing hard he washes himself off making sure the smell of his cum is gone and over powered by the scent of his body wash. He feel guilty for fantasizing about Leah, he hadn't done it in years, but seeing her again has brought back those feeling he once held for her, and as always his feeling and thoughts are replaced with his feeling and thoughts of Emily. He hates that he can't choose to think any other way.

Not that I want to, but I would like to have the option. He reminded himself.

Turning off the water he got out and wrapped a towel around his waist as he made his way into their bedroom. Finding a pair of basketball shorts he slipped them on while heading downstairs to find something to eat. Coming into the kitchen he noticed the grocery list was gone answering the question on where his wife and Daniel were going. He opened the fridge and pulled out left over's from the party. While he put the food in the microwave he could hear the sound of a vehicle as it came up the road. Still drying the upper half of his body he made his way to the front door to see Leah pulling up in Jake's truck. Standing behind the screen door he watched as she jumped out of the truck and made her way up to the house.

She wore a blue plaid button up with a pair of dark blue skinny jeans and yellow flats. Sam held his breath as she came up the path, her hair was down and he noticed it fell in soft curls to the middle of her back.

That's way too long for phasing… He thought.

"Hey Sam." She said, as she stood in front of the door.

"Lee Lee." he said wrapping the towel around his neck to hold at both ends.

He noticed she didn't flinch at the sound of his old nickname for her and his heart hurt that it didn't have a single effect on her. Pushing the door open he held himself at his full height and watched as Leah looked at his bare chest. He waited for her blush to grace her cheeks like it use to whenever she saw his body, but now she was giving him an odd look before looking bored with the idea and went on to ask.

"Is Dee home?"

"Who?"

Titling her head she realized that she was the only one that called him that.

"Umm Daniel is he home?"

"No he and Em ran to the grocery store, but I'm sure they will be back soon if you want to wait."

Waiting for her to turn around and leave he was surprised as she went to go sit on one of the porch chairs to wait. Coming to stand in front of her he leaned against the railing. Not really sure where to begin he sat there just staring at her before he spoke.

"So Mrs. Black huh?"

Leah's blushed at hearing her new name. "Yep."

"How'd that happen?" He had to know.

Giving him an odd look she smirked while answering "He Alpha commanded me to."

"WHAT!... He can't do that!... That's wrong Leah yo-" Sam shouted angrily until he watched as her chest shook with her held in laughter.

"You're fucking with me aren't you?"

She couldn't hold it in any longer and let out her laughter while holding her stomach.

"Yo-u're so stu-pid!" She said getting the last of her laughter out before continuing with a smile.

"No Sam he didn't command me! What do you think happened? We lived together, fell in love, got married… end of story."

"But he has an imprint Lee." He didn't want to see her hurt again.

Sobering up Leah was prepared. She knew that was going to be the number one problem everyone was going to ask about once they announced it. It was the main reason she was so upset with her mom and Billy for not saying anything about it before they came to visit. It would have helped if everyone had time to digest the idea before spring it on them. Case and point, Rachel's reaction, which still confused the hell out of her. Out of everyone she expect Rachel to take the news the best.

"I'm aware of his imprint I helped raise her. You're just going to have to trust me when I say that I'm not scared and I trust them both."

"They won't have a choice." He growled more at the thought of how his choice was stolen from him.

"I trust him and her… and that's all I'm going to say on the matter." She said pointing him with a glare letting him know she was done talking about it.

An awkward silence fell between them as they both stared in opposite directions. Clearing her throat Leah was glad that Dee wasn't there because she had to ask Sam an important question which would only make things harder if the child was here.

"I want him to live with us." Leah said looking up at Sam.

Taking a deep breath, he knew it was going to happen sooner or later, he was hoping later for Emily's sake.

"I figured."

"It would eventually happen why wait? Is that going to be a problem? " She wondered.

"I'm fine with it, it's Emily I worry about, she's attached to him." He honestly answered.

Nodding her head in understanding she stood up to lean against the railing with him.

"When we leave again he won't do well if we're separated."

"Jakes fine without Nessie."

"Jake has had ten years of practice and he makes her Skype everyday so he can see that she is doing ok. The longest he can go without hearing from her is two weeks before it becomes unbearable. I won't do that to him."

He knew she was right, but he didn't have to like it. Emily will be devastated that he's gone and only has him to take care of now.

"We'll ask him what he wants to do and take it from there; she might handle it better if he tells her he wants to go instead of just taking him."

Leah agreed with the idea and was going to say more, but the sound of Emily's car on the road coming up to the house silenced her. She watched as Emily parked beside the truck and got out to open Dee's door. Dee flew out of the car shouting.

"LEAH YOU'RE HERE! See Em, I told you she said she was coming!"

Daniel ran and jumped into Leah's waiting arms hugging her tightly to him. They both inhaled each other's scent, his a sweet cinnamon smell and hers a warm vanilla scent. Pulling back to see his smiling face she pressed a kiss to his overly warm cheek.

"Did you have fun at the store?"

"Yes! We were going to make you cupcakes, but you got here to early!" he smiled, not letting go of her.

Sam had walked down to the car to help Emily with the groceries and as they made their way back up she held the door open with her foot to let them pass. Following behind with Dee in her arms she sat down on the sofa and she asked him what his plans were for the day. She only half listen as she heard Emily gasp from the kitchen. Her hearing wasn't as good as it was two years ago, but she could catch the last part of their sentences.

"No Sam!"

"His choice."

"This is his home."

"Ask and that's it..."

Daniel was wrapped up in telling Leah about all the types of toys he saw at the store that he didn't hear his guardians arguing in the kitchen. Moments later Sam came out followed by Emily; she had her arms crossed over her chest as she sat on the single seated chair. Sam motioned with his head for Leah to ask Daniel.

Taking her cue she tickled Dee's side to get his attention.

"Dee, I want to ask you a question."

Smiling up at her he nodded his head for her to go on.

"Jake and I were talking last night and we think it would be a good idea if you came to live with us. What do you think? Would you like that?"Leah asked.

"Like forever?" He whispered with eyes as big as saucers.

"Yes as in forever, silly." She answered poking his tummy.

Dee didn't answer instead he jumped up from the couch and ran upstairs to his room. The three adult all looked at each other with confusion until Dee popped his head over the banister to shout down to Leah.

"Can I bring all my toys?!"

Leaning back to look at his serious face, Leah laughed before speaking.

"You can take whatever you want, but you might want to leave a few here for when you come visit Emily and Sam…"

Emily smiled at her cousin as she spoke to Daniel. She hated the idea that she was going to be alone in the house again and so soon, but it brought her comfort to know that he will be back. Leah dropped her head to look at her cousin and husband.

"Will that be ok Em?" She asked.

"Of course." Emily said as she tried to hold in her tears.

Daniel came down the stairs with his suitcase lifted high in front of him. Leah jumped up to help him before he tripped over himself. Taking the suitcase from him she grabbed his hand as he jumped down the last three steps and hugged her leg.

"Can we go now?" Dee asked.

"Don't you want to say goodbye to Emily and Sam?"

Daniel forgot about the other two in the room and turned to them before releasing Leah's leg. He walked up to Emily and gave her a hug.

"Thank you." He said.

"You're welcome sweetie."

He turned to Sam and put out his hand out for shake; Sam smiled at the gesture and grabbed his hand only to pull Daniel in for a hug.

"Don't be a stranger."

"I won't!" he smiled into his former Alphas chest.

Letting go, Dee returned to Leah's side, smiling up at her he grabbed her hand as she led him out of the house he lived in for the past month. She opened the truck door letting him climb in the backseat. After making sure he was securely strapped in she put his bag under his seat before turning around to wave goodbye to her cousin and Sam.

Emily watched as Daniel waved goodbye to her, waving back with one had she wiped a tear with her other. Sam went back into the house to wait for his wife. Once she entered, he went to hug her, only to have her step out of his reach; she fixed him with glare as she made her way silently up the stairs, closing the door to the guest room Daniel was staying in. Staring at the closed door he decided to give her sometime before talking to her. He walked back into the kitchen to get his food from the microwave.

Leah and Dee sang the whole way to her mom's listening to Seth's new single "The Cure". Smiling as she parked the car, she jumped out to open the door for, Dee helping him with his bag. She took his hand as they walked up to the house. Sue opened the door smiling wide to see Dee.

"Hi little wolf I heard you're moving in! Are you excited?!"

"Yes Mrs. Clearwater!"

"It's Sue, sweetie, I have told you to call me Sue."

Dee blushed and held tighter to Leah's hand before nodding his head in agreement. Walking the rest of the way in, Leah and Sue led Dee upstairs to show him where he would be sleeping and where he could find the bathroom. Once they unpacked all his things, at which time Leah found out he only packed his toys.

Note to self: Do not let a Six year old pack his own bag! She thought sarcastically with a roll of her eyes.

They headed down stairs where Sue told them she would run by Emily and grab the rest of his belongings on her way home from work later that night. Jacob sat on the couch, but jumped up when they made it into the living room.

"Heeeeyyyy little guy…" he awkwardly said.

"I'm not little, I'm six!" Dee replied with a humph.

Shaking his head at a loss, Jake just stared at Leah who was smiling back at him.

"Do you want to watch some TV? I think Sue has cartoon network…" Jake tried again.

Dee didn't move from Leah's side as he looked between her and the TV mentally debating standing with his imprint or watching Teen Titans. Leah nudged him.

"It's ok, I just have to make a phone call and I'll be right back in and we can play for the rest of the day ok?"

Jacob moved to sit on the couch and grabbed the remote from the coffee table to turn the TV on, changing the channel to Cartoon Network. Immediately Dee sat down on the same couch, but stayed as far over as possible from Jacob. Ruffling his hair Leah walk towards the kitchen, but not before Jacob stopped her by grabbing her wrist. Looking down at her husband as he looked at her with his puppy eyes, she knew he wanted something.

"Can you put a burrito in the microwave for me pleeeease?" He asked with a pout.

Rolling her eyes she bent down and placed a kiss on his lips before walking into the kitchen.

"YOU BETTER GET IT OUT WHEN IT'S DONE! I'm not your damn maid!" she shouted after putting the food in the microwave and walking out the back door to call Rose.

Jacob smiled to himself while turning to the TV as the show started up. Jake could feel eyes on him, slowly turning his head he looked towards Dee to find him glaring holes into his head with his arms crossed over his small chest.

What. The. Hell… he thought raising an eyebrow and turning his head back to the show.

Dee started wiggling about and came to stop as Jacob's sensitive nose got a whiff of a blueberry muffin, turning his head back to Daniel he noticed the little shifter had a muffin in his hand as he bit into it slowly chewing, but never moving his eyes from Jacob.

"Hey are you going to eat all of that?" Jake asked, ignoring Dee's glare.

Daniel shoved the entire muffin in his mouth chewing for a few seconds only to swallow some of what was in his mouth.

"Y-es" he answered with a mouth full of muffin

Brat!...Jake thought as Dee swallowed the rest.

The microwave went off and Jake jumped up to get his burrito. Plating it and grabbing a soda from the fridge he went back into the living to claim his seat. Daniel was watching the show as he slide back into the couch. Putting his drink down on the table beside him, he readied himself to take a bite out of his food when he felt a presence next to him looking toward Dee once more he noticed the kid had come over an entire seat cushion staring at his burrito.

"Ha! Bet you wish you shared you're muffin now!" he taunted.

Leah had finished up with her phone call and made her way back into the living room to see Dee staring at Jacobs's plate of food licking his lips. She froze as Jacob next words hit her ears.

"This is the last burrito so too bad! You can't have any!"

"JACOB! Share the burrito with him!" She scorned him.

Spinning his head around to stare at his wife Jacob shook his head no.

"No way he's not hungry!"

"Well he looks hungry!"

"He just ate an entire Muffin!" Jake whined.

"Daniel did you eat a muffin today?" she asked.

"Yes… at Emily's house." He whined looking down at his hands.

He knew he wasn't telling the entire truth, but he did technically have a muffin at the Uleys in the early morning. Jacobs eyes went wide at the little devil next him. Leah took advantage of Jacob turning towards Dee and grabbed his burrito ripping it in two giving Daniel half. Jacob growled.

*Smack*

"Stop growling and play nice!" Leah said, after hitting him upside the head before going back into the kitchen.

Jacob glared at Daniel as the kid had the biggest shit eating grin from ear to ear as he ate his half of the burrito, smiling and giggling as the show did something funny.

"I think I like living here!" Dee said, not moving his eyes from the screen.

"Game on little man… nobody messes with my food and gets away with it…"Jacob playfully growls making Daniel turn and smile wickedly.

"Challenge accepted…" he replied with excitement.

And with that they both turned to finish watching the cartoon...

~Special thank you to leamah13 for beta reading! ;-)

~ I forgot to answer this review last chapter!

From WEML:Haha, the ending was funny. But, I'm kinda confused on Daniel. First, he's so young to be patrolling, I mean I get he took out 2vamps on his own. Lol. Maybe you could explain more things about Daniel in the next chapter which I'm very excited to read btw. Keep up the good work and I loved ONE DAY, it was a great story. Please update soon! :)

AN: He doesnt patrol exactly but likes to run in the woods with the other wolves... There is more but that will take away from upcoming chapters... Lol! Very happy you loved One Day! Its comments like that that keep me writing! So Thank you! Xoxoxo

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