Right, Disclamer still holds. I'm glad people are actually enjoying this story. I almost uploaded a secong chapter yesterday because I enjoy getting notices that someone has fovorted or reviewed my works.

Right! Onwards!


Edward

I lay between Seth and Leah in the clearing we often hung out in. I was grateful that they had stopped trying to convince me to talk about Jacob and his new Imprint.

When I had phased six nights ago everyone in the pack had found out about the Imprint. I had been too worked up to block my mind. Sam had been the first one to find me.

The whole pack was being extremely supportive, and excessively overprotective. They also knew about my little drinking incident and had been keeping close tabs on me. I was never alone.

I was very grateful. Everyone had promised to keep mum about the drinking and what not. I had restocked the supply of alcohol and even poured half the bottle of new scotch down the sink to make it just right. Seth had gone with me.

Seth was a great friend, and I knew without him I probably wouldn't be making it through this. He had also gone with me to tell my family the news, standing by me strong the whole time. Emmett had offered to rip the new guy's head off. I refused. He had stayed by my side every night, holding me when it all became too much. I had yet to reenter the main bedroom for anything other than to clean.

And oh how I'd cleaned. I knew part of it was out of childish rage. I had scrubbed the whole cabin down so thoroughly it now seemed cold and uninviting, rather than warm and friendly. Seth said nothing.

I had schooled my expressions and clamped down on my feelings. It would not due for Jacob to see me a complete wreck. He was coming back. He would be here in just a few hours. I would go to him, but I already knew I would not run.

A familiar scent caught my attention and I whimpered. He was home early. I was not ready, I wasn't prepared. Still I rose, Seth and Leah standing as well. I changed back and quickly slid on my clothes, while Seth and his sister waited. I walked in-between them as we made our way slowly back to the center of town.

My thoughts perfectly masked with lies I kept my face blank until we reached the very edge of the woods. The whole pack was present. Carefully putting on my pre-constructed smile I walked straight to the middle of the gathering. Straight into the sight of Jacob Black.

"Edward." He smiled, holding his arms out to me. Like the good little submissive I was I calmly walked into his embrace, allowing his arms to tighten around me. I didn't protest the kiss either, though I didn't respond very much at all.

"Welcome home Jacob." I said softly, looking into his warm eyes and allowing my smile to widen. "I missed you." Finally something I didn't have to lie about. I thought quietly to myself.

"I missed you too baby." Jacob smiled, stepping away. "I want you to meet Jasper." He said, gesturing to the pale boy that stood slightly behind him. I knew he was watching our interaction carefully.

Looking up I caught the soft amber gaze of the other vampire known as Jasper. He looked to be about twenty when he was turned. I held his gaze softly, but nothing happened. There was no imprinting. Jacob had been wrong.

I knew Jacob would be looking into my mind to see what I thought so I quickly brought up the memory of the time he had imprinted on me and replaced his image with that of the man in front of me. I smiled warmly at him as I read his thought.

Jacob was right. He was very shy and sweet. And too naive to notice that the only imprint he was a part of was Jacobs. And I did not hate him, no matter how much I wanted to, I could not hate him. After all, he hadn't asked for this to happen. Neither had Jacob. So the only one I could place blame on was myself. I had obviously not been enough for Jacob so the spirits had severed our bond and pushed a new one on him.

I searched for our bond and held onto its faint presences. It was still there, but it was weaker than before. My heart cringed. But still I kept everything normal and nodded softly. "Welcome." I whispered, placing my hand on his arm for a moment before pulling away.

Jacob smiled brightly, believing my lie about the imprinting and drew the both of us into a hug. It took all I had not to tense and run away.

"How about we go get settled?" he smiled, leading us towards the cabin he and I had shared. I glanced over my shoulder at Seth, nodding slightly. I would meet him tonight while he patrolled. While Jacob slept.


Jacob

I wrapped my arms around my beloved Edward's waste as he stood in the living room. Jasper had been feeling tired from the trip and had retired to the bedroom shortly after we arrived. Like my Edward he had regained the need to sleep.

"I'm so happy to have you in my arms again." I mumbled, kissing the back of his neck softly. He didn't say anything and I smiled. "And I'm happy you are doing so great with all of this. And that you imprinted, just like the elders said you would."

"What all did the elder's say?" he asked after a moment, still gazing out the window. I peeked into his mind, worried that perhaps he was upset about everything after all, but he seemed content and even happy about Jasper's presence.

"They explained that sometimes shifters may imprint twice, though normally only after their first imprintee dies. They'd never heard of this situation, but they said everything should be fine. You imprinted like they said you would, so everything seems normal."

"I thought the imprinter's died if their Imprintee did." He murmured, curiosity filling his voice. I chuckled.

"Normally, though sometimes the spirits grant a second imprinting before they can pass if the circumstance calls for it. And alpha may be granted one in order to continue leading his pack. Also shifters with young children may be allowed to re-imprint in order to care for them."

"I see." Edward said, leaning into my caresses. I was ecstatic to have him in my arms again. "Jacob, I have some things I have to do today." He murmured, and my grip loosened in shock. "I didn't expect you to get home early, so I promised Esme I would come over and help her with some things."

Smiling I nodded, turning him around and kissing him gently. "Hurry back love." I murmured against his cold lips.

He smiled at me before moving away gracefully. I frowned as he walked out the door, missing him terribly.


Edward

I knocked on the door and was greeted by a worried Esme. "Honey?" she asked softly, allowing me into the house. "Is everything okay? Alice said you were coming."

I nodded, sitting on the couch across from her. "Jacob's home." I sighed, looking at the floor. "I met Jasper."

"Oh sweetie." She cried, moving to my side and enveloping me in a hug. "Does Jacob know you're here?"

I nodded. "I needed some time away, so I told him I had promised to help you with some chores."

I saw her frown before nodding. "I understand sweetie. Do you want me to make you something to eat?"

"No." I shook my head. My appetite for human food was almost nonexistent now. "I just want to be here for a while."

She nodded kindly. "Alice and Rosalie are out shopping, but Emmett should be nearby. Do you want me to call for him?"

I was about to refuse but nodded after a moment. I had hopes that my fun loving brother would be able to take my mind off of things if only for a little while.

I watched as Esme went out onto the front porch and called for Em. In less than two minutes my bear of a brother was pulling me up into a bone crushing hug.

"Hey bro." he laughed, running a hand threw my hair. "Doin okay?"

I nodded, smiling weekly. "Doesn't look like it."

"Jacob came back early." I explained softly. He nodded, leaving it at that.

"My offer still stands." He smirked, showing off his muscles before smiling softly. "Just know I'm always here for ya bro. We all are. If it ever gets to be too much, don't hesitate to come to us."

"I won't." I smiled, glade I had agreed for Esme to call Em inside. His carefree attitude always had a way of making me relax.

After talking and joking around some more Emmett managed to coerce me into playing some videos games with him. I was used to him bringing out the latest and greatest of the gaming world, but this time he came out with an old beaten up grey box.

"Is that an Original Nintendo?" I asked, my mouth open in awe. I had actually enjoyed the games that went along with these back in the day. The new games, while good in the graphics department just couldn't hold my attention.

"Yup. Finally found one that still works. Pick a game. I've got them all." Emmett grinned.

We agreed on 'Kid Kool' and plopped onto the couch. We took turns with the controller and had a great time. Before I knew it the girls were home, smiling and laughing along with us.

I'm actually happy. I thought to myself while looking around at my siblings.


Jacob

I continued to play with Jasper's soft, honey brown hair as he snuggled into my side. "You're upset." He murmured, pushing a wave of calm into me. I relaxed slightly and smiled at him.

Jasper was an Empath, able to sense and manipulate emotions. I held him close, reveling the calming sensation that flooded through me. "Edward's not back yet." I sighed, resuming my toying with his hair.

Jazz nodded in understanding and smiled at me shyly. "I'm sure he'll be back soon." He murmured.

"You're right." I smiled. "How are you feeling? Do you like it here?"

Hesitating he nodded slightly. "The pack does not like me." He admitted, curling up a bit. "When we first got here their waves of dislike were so heavy."

"You just have to give them time." I sighed. "They didn't like Edward at all either when he first came. It's a wolf thing. We shifters don't normally associate so closely with vampires."

"They really like Edward." He nodded, leaning his head on my chest. "When he came there was a huge surge of protectiveness towards him. Do you think they'll ever like me as much?"

"I'm sure they will baby." I cooed, placing a chaste kiss on his cold lips. "Like I said, give them time."

We sat in silence for a few moments before my curiosity got the better of me. "What do you think of Edward?" I asked.

"He seems really nice." Jazz smiled. "I was worried he would hate me. But all I felt was warmth from him. He's so gentle."

"Good." I sighed in relief. It seemed like everything was working out perfectly. The only thing that would make this more perfect would be if Edward was here with us.

"I'm going to call him." I said, picking up my cell and punching in his number quickly. I waited anxiously for him to answer. "Hey baby, it's me. I was just wondering when you'd be coming home. I miss my Edward."


Edward

My phone rang and everyone grew quiet as I took it out. I sighed when I saw Jacob's name flash across the screen. "Hello?" I said softly after answering the phone.

"Hey baby, it's me." Jake said happily. I cringed slightly and turned away from the pitying looks the others were giving me. "I was just wondering when you'd be coming home. I miss my Edward."

"I'll be there soon." I said, schooling my voice into a convincing tone that implied happiness.

"K, I'll be waiting. Hurry back love." I exchanged tender farewells with him before shutting the phone with a sigh. Turning back to my family I watched them gape at me with awe.

"You are way too convincing a liar." Emmett whistled.

"I've had 114 years of practice." I smirked sadly. "What's a couple hundred more?"

"Edward…" Alice said softly, obviously unhappy with what I was implying.

"I need to go." I said, cutting her off. "I'll call soon."

"Promise?" Alice asked, hugging me goodbye.

"Promise. I have a feeling I'll be spending a lot more time around here from now on."

"Take care bro." Emmett said, while Rosalie nodded in agreement.

I waved over my shoulder before exiting the house. I didn't shift, nor did I bother running full out. Instead I jogged at a moderate pace, prolonging the time until I would have to reapply my mask and face Jacob and the man called Jasper.


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