Chapter 4
Embry POV
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Running. I've always hated running but right now I couldn't stop. Fear was making me go even faster. I glanced down to make sure that they were still there,they are.
Mark Daniels is an ass. He was being a jerk to Brianna and I just couldn't take it. I felt myself shaking with this uncontrollable anger so I left to try and cool off. I'm not an angry person so it was strange that I was acting this way. But one thing is for sure,it was because of her.
Brianna Uley,she's one of the hottest girls on the reservation and every single guy I know wants to ask her out but are to afraid of her brother. She usually keeps to herself and sticks close with her brothers gang members. This year seemed just like every other but it changed when I saw her looking at me on the first day of school. She never shows any interest in anyone. So I was curious as to why she was looking at me. Jacob told me to ignore her because she's trouble. Well not her but her brother. I was going to listen to him until she ran into me,literally.
She crashed into me and we both fell to the ground. She's much prettier up close. I felt drawn to her,I always liked her but even more now for some reason. I decided to screw Jacob's warning and go for it. I was about to ask her out but than my hopes were crushed. Paul Lahote,a La Push gang member and one of Brianna's friends. When he came over he seemed like the protective boyfriend.
I thought that everything was done until Jared Cameron came up to me the next day.
"Call,I need to talk to you!"A deep voice bellowed and I whipped around. I saw Jared running towards me with Paul not far behind.
"Uh..okay."I said when they reached me. These two are huge and I wasn't about to refuse them,I like my limbs attached to my body.
"What's going on with you and Brianna?"He asked and I saw Brianna staring at us fearfully from the parking lot. What's happening right now?At first I was a little scared that they were going to attack me but their demeanour seemed chill.
"Nothing."I answered truthfully.
"And why not?"Paul asked an amused grin on his face but I'm not sure what was so amusing.
"I-uh..."I trailed off not sure how to answer. This is a strange conversation.
"Go for it man,she likes you...a lot."Jared said and I realized why Brianna looked so worried. She thinks they're going to embarrass her. I smiled at the ground at the thought of her liking me.
"I don't think so."I said not believing it.
"She does,last night she wouldn't shut up about you."Paul said and he and Jared sniggered but I wasn't sure why.
"Really?"I asked and they both nodded.
"Dude,the thing about Brianna is that she likes to play it cool. It''s hard to tell if she actually likes you or if she hates your guts." Jared explained and I looked back up to see Brianna talking to Jared's girlfriend. I looked back to the two giants in front of me not sure why they're telling me this.
"She's a complicated little thing. What you have to do i-
"JARED ANTHONY CAMERON!"A voice screamed cutting Paul off .Everyone in the area turned and saw Kim glaring at her boyfriend. Jared's face twisted into a look of fear before he quickly grabbed Paul and sulked away.
"Think about it!"Paul yelled as he and Jared went inside the school. I looked back at Brianna trying to figure out what just happened when she turned away. I tried to go over to her but she took off before I had the chance. I guess I'd just have to go find her than.
That was a few days ago. Everything between us was going well since. I was walking her to class trying to work up the courage to ask her out when she bumped into someone. I quickly caught her before she hit the ground,She's not the most graceful person in the world is she? I was starting down at her and was about to lean in but something grabbed her attention. I watched as she apologized repeatedly but it didn't matter. As I said before Mark Daniels is an ass. I interfered just as he insulted her but it made me insanely angry. Thankfully Paul showed up but I couldn't stop shaking. I was going to explode and my mother always says when you're angry take time to cool off,so that's what I did. I slipped away from the conversation and went outside. I stalked off into the woods breathing deeply trying to calm myself but it didn't work. With every second that past the more angry I got. I felt a boiling rage building up in me and I couldn't stand it.
Suddenly I heard a tearing noise and searing pain burned through my body. I tried to yell but I couldn't. Finally everything stopped and a feeling of peace flowed through me. I could hear things I never thought possible. Birds chirping,leaves crunching and a steady heartbeat not that far away. How can I hear a heartbeat? I opened my eyes and the peace I once felt was turned to shock. Paws,I had paws. They were covered in grey fur. I looked around trying to look at myself and my stomach sank when I saw a wolfs body. I am a wolf?I didn't know what to do so I started to run. I'm not sure why I just did. That's what brought me here.
I was running through the woods the most intense fear coursing through me. I have no idea how long I've been out here but the sun was beginning to set so I'm guessing a while. Adrenaline was pumping through my veins. I had this fear in me. What am I going to do?What if I'm like this forever?How did this even happen?I felt like I was alone in the world until I heard it.
"Hello?Sam!"A light voice yelled and I focused and heard a steady heartbeat. The voice was so familiar,I need something familiar right now. I heard the voice call out again but couldn't make out what it was because I was to focused on finding whoever it was.
My heart started to pound when I saw her. Brianna,what is she doing out here?I carefully made my way behind a bush so that I wouldn't be seen. I didn't want to scare her but just seeing her made calmness flow through me. I watched as she sat against a tree,she was waiting for something but I'm not sure what or who. I went to get a better angle but the leaves on the bush shook and I saw Brianna tense.
"Hello?Sam is that you?"I heard her ask quietly fear radiating off of her. I knew I shouldn't but I felt this pull and I gave in. I slowly submerged from the shadows and into the moon light. As I figured her eyes widened when she saw me. I wanted to show her that I wasn't going to hurt her but when our eyes connected time froze.
I felt like I was floating into nothingness than a tether wrapped around me holding to the earth. It was Brianna. I felt like my word was coming full circle and this is exactly what was meant to happen. I needed to be with her and hold her,protect her, always. I knew that I'd die for her,that I'd kill for her,whatever she wants, I'll do. Whatever she needs, I'll be.
"Embry?"I heard her ask in a soft voice that made me go crazy. I quickly composed myself and than slowly nodded confused but thrilled that she knew it was me. How is she not screaming and running away from me,I was happy she wasn't, but still. Her lips formed a perfect o as she sat there stunned. I caught myself staring at her,memorizing every little detail like I was afraid I'd forget. I've always thought she was beautiful but now it was different. Now I realize how perfect she is. Her eyes,her hair,her smile, everything is just...perfect.
I was content with just looking at her but she had other plans. She pulled herself to her feet with the tree she was resting against. I took her in completely,she is amazing. Everything about her just drew me in. I sat and watched as she slowly made her way over to me.
"Hi."She whispered as she reached me. She was standing but I was still a few inches taller than her and I was sitting. I nodded in response and a small smile formed on her lips. I smiled in return,well I can't smile right now but if I were my normal self I'd be smiling. I carefully laid down directly in front of her resting my currently huge head on my paws,I have paws!I shifted my eyes up and memorized every inch of her angelic face.
She quickly sat down in front of me Indian style. I opened my eyes and looked up at her adoringly. I could feel my heart start to pound when she reached out to me. She buried her small hand in my fur and started petting my head soothingly. My eyelids fell closed at the sensation. This felt amazing. I crawled closer to her and rested my head on her lap making it easier for her. I heard a soft chuckle fall past her lips and I relished in the sound. I am officially making it my job to make sure she does that as much as possible. We stayed like this for what seemed like mere seconds but I knew it was longer than that.
"I want to take you to Sam."She whispered and my eyes shot open and lifted my head from her lap. I shook my head wildly. No one will believe her anyway but don't want her to get into trouble. This kind of thing just doesn't happen everyday."It's okay he's like you."She assured at my ears perked at that. Is that why she isn't freaking out right now?"Paul and Jared too. They can explain everything to you. It's alright,I promise."She said and I nodded hesitantly. I wasn't sure if this was a good idea. I looked at her waiting for her to do something but the only thing that happened is that she frowned. I cocked my head to the side and waited for her to say something but she just stayed silent lost in thought. I wanted to know what she was thinking about so I nudged her with my nose causing a laugh to fill the air.
"Your nose is cold."She explained what she found so funny. I rolled my eyes playfully and she giggled once more."Do you know how to get to my house?Do you even know where my house is?"She asked and panic rose in me. How can I not know where she lives?I was in the middle of berating myself when she suddenly yelled."Ooh I know!"
I waited but yet again she kept her thoughts to herself. I nudged her again and she shook with laughter for the second time and happiness erased the panic I had just felt.
"Howl,it's how they signal each other."She explained and I wondered why they didn't come when I was howling before. I brushed it off and nodded before getting up. I walked a sew feet away from Brianna and threw my head back a loud howl piercing the air.
We waited and not even a minute later three howls rang through the air.
"Who is it?"A familiar voice sang mockingly inside my head. I jumped when I heard it,what the hell?
"Paul shut up."A deep authoritative voice commanded. Wait Paul?"What's your name?"
"Embry."I answered hesitantly.
"Sup Call?" Another familiar voice said and I recognized this as Jared. So the deep one must be Sam."Get any flees yet?"
"Not now Jared."Sam scolded. I looked over at Brianna and wondered how long she's known about this."Brianna's with you?I told her to be careful! "
"Oh Sam,we all know she doesn't listen to you."Paul teased and I heard a loud growl not far away.
"What's happening?"I asked finally."How do you know Brianna is with me?"I asked confusion and protectiveness coursing through me.
"We'll explain when we get there."Sam said and I nodded but realized he couldn't see me. I just listened to the three of them bickering as they made their way to us.
Soon enough I heard some branches break and three huge wolves walked over to us. The smallest one had chocolate coloured short fur and the second largest was covered in shiny sliver fur. But my attention was on the largest out of the three. He was huge,and covered in black fur. He gave me this feeling that I was not to mess with him. He was in charge.
"Finally,jeez what took so damn long?"Brianna asked annoyance in her voice. I saw the two smaller wolves roll their eyes."Were you guys inhaling more food?How is it possible to eat that damn much?"She asked in the same tone as before as she walked up beside me staring across at the three wolves with a her hands on her hips.
"She's such a little sweetheart."Jared quipped sarcastically and I heard the other two chuckle in response.
"A hot little sweetheart."I heard Paul say and hot anger seeped into my veins."The things I'd do to her." Before I could even think I growled angrily, flashing my teeth at him menacingly.
Everyone looked at me in confusion but Paul's eyes held anger. He began snarling but Sam shot him a stern look and him and he stopped.
"Kids got balls."Jared commented amusement in his voice.
"What's your problem?"Paul growled and I narrowed my eyes at him angrily.
"Don't talk about her like that!" I said protectiveness in my voice. I thought about how sweet and adorable she is and the thought of Paul touching her made my blood boil.
"Or what?"Paul asked stalking up to me like a predictor about to attack his prey.
"Or I'll rip your throat out."I spat back surprising myself. I've never been a violent person and now I'm threatening to tear some guys throat out.
"Back off Paul!"I heard Brianna say in a hard,cold voice. Paul's eyes flashed to her and he snapped his teeth at her causing me to lunge at him. I took him by surprise and pinned his to the ground snapping my teeth in his face like he had just done to Brianna. He was about to chuck me off so I bit into his neck and I heard a howl of pain from the wolf beneath me.
"Kids a natural."Jared commented as I got off of Paul and stood in front of Brianna protectively. I noticed fear and shock residing on her face.
"You okay Paul?"Sam asked but I didn't miss the teasing tone. I guess he wouldn't appreciate him talking about his little sister like that.
"You're dead."Paul growled and started to lunge at me when he was thrown back.
"No he's not. Calm down Paul."Sam ordered and Paul growled one last time before forcing himself to simmer down."So your the Embry Bri likes?"He asked walking up to me and I realized just how big he actually was.
"She likes me?'I asked feeling elated. My mind went back to the moment our eyes met earlier. How she made me feel,is it possible she feels the same way I do?
"Holy shit,he imprinted!"Jared exclaimed bringing me out of memory lane. I saw Sam looking at me closely like he was evaluating me. I squirmed under his intrusive gaze.
"Great now I have to hear about how amazing Brianna is along with Em and Kim. This sucks."Paul grumbled bitterly but I was focused on the scary big ass wolf trying to kill me with his eyes.
"Sam what the hell are you doing?"A curious voice asked from behind me. My head snapped back and saw Brianna walking out from behind me and over to the black wolf with a questioning look on her face. Sam finally looked away from me but now I was the one watching him closely ready in case something happened.
"Damn he has it bad."Jared laughed and Paul quickly joined in.
"He didn't need imprinting to be whipped by her."Paul added but my eyes never left Brianna. I wondered what the hell this imprinting I apparently did, was? It can't be a good thing by the way Sam was reacting. Brianna was just looking at Sam trying to understand what he was thinking. I saw a flash of a woman,she had three long scars down her face. I saw Sam and the woman,they're kissing than it all melted away and I saw them but it looked like they were arguing about something. Her face was scar free at this point. Suddenly he just exploded like I had earlier but I heard a pain filled scream and the woman was on the ground bleeding heavily.
"What was that?"I asked after a few seconds. I noticed Paul and Jared were now silent and looking at the ground solemnly.
"That is why you have to be careful."Sam finally said and I saw him look over at me with sadness in his eyes."I imprinted on Emily and than...well you saw. If that happens to Brianna...I will kill you."He threatened darkly and I shuttered at the thought.
"If I ever do that to Brianna I'll beat you to it."I answered honestly and Sam nodded his head seeming satisfied. Brianna must have felt the tension because she was looking around at all of us confusion on her face.
"Can one of you phase back please?I can't read your minds."Brianna blurted out impatiently and I saw the three guys roll their eyes. Sam nodded before walking deeper into the forest out of my sight.
"Paul,Jared?"Sam's voice filled my head suddenly."Don't say anything stupid." He warned before his voice disappeared from my head. I saw Paul and Jared roll their eyes and I wondered where Sam had gone. I was answered when a very human looking Sam Uley walked back out where his wolf had just been.
"Are you alright?"He asked Brianna as he jogged back over to us.
"I'm fine,jeez. Did anyone ever tell you that you worry too damn much?"
"You did about four hours ago than you get lost in the forest in the middle of the night and ran into a wolf."Sam countered with a raised eyebrow.
"Yes,but nothing happened and the wolf is actually a teenage boy."She pointed out with a small smile tugging at her lips.
"Sometimes I wonder what's more dangerous."Sam commented and she rolled her eyes and gave him a light shove. It's strange to see Sam so playful when barely a minute ago he was threatening to kill me.
"He's not scary when she's around. She has him wrapped around her little finger."Jared explained pulling me from my observation.
"How is any of this possible?How did I turn into a wolf?Why can we hear each others thoughts?And what the hell is imprinting?"I fired off the questions that have been bouncing around my head.
"Sure,wait until Sam unpases to start asking questions."Paul said rolling his eyes.
"We have a bonfire every couple weeks. There's one in a few days for Bri's birthday. The elders will explain everything than."Jared explained and I noticed that he seemed to be second in command."We could try but they're way better at explaining everything. It's only three days."
"It's Brianna's Birthday?"I asked and they both sniggered."What?"
"Out of everything I just said the only thing you care about is that it's her birthday?"Jared asked and Paul shook his head disapprovingly but I didn't care.
"Not the only thing. It's her sixteenth,it's a big deal for girls...I think."I defended glancing over at Brianna who was retelling Sam exactly what had happened.
"I guess,but it's her first birthday since Sam has phased. He said they usually just go to the movies and he lets her embarrass him than they go home and chill. But now we're going to be there so we'll see how it goes."Paul went on and I wasn't sure where this was going."It's always just been Sam and Bri so this is her first birthday party."He finished and I looked with wide eyes over at Brianna who was talking to Sam animatedly.
"She's never had a birthday party before?"I asked sunned.
"Sam and her Mom tried when she was little but she always gets bummed out during her birthday, so usually Sam gets her out of the house."Jared took over explaining.
"Why doesn't she like her birthday?"I asked confused,who doesn't like their birthday?
"Don't know...Sam doesn't even know, she just does."Paul said shrugging his shoulders slightly.
"Alright we're going to the house. Brianna has school tomorrow and so do you two. We have to wait for Embry to phase back until he can return."Sam announced grabbing our attention.
"Obviously,it'd be a bit weird if he showed up looking like this."Brianna cut in. Sam rolled his eyes while Paul,Jared and I chuckled at the looks she was shooting at Sam.
"Hush."Sam said turning to her and she smirked back and pretended to zip her lips."Anyway,Embry,you're going to stay in the forest but right by the house. We're having a bonfire Saturday so everything will be explained than. Lets go."Sam finished as he turned around and walked north pulling Brianna along with him.
It didn't take very long to get to Sam's house. I memorized the directions so I wouldn't forget them. I was still completely freaked out but it's a little comforting to know I'm not the only one like this. And I still have no clue what imprinting is but whatever it is I'm pretty sure like it. I had feelings for her before but they were nothing compared to how I feel now. I watched carefully as she tiredly walked into the house. Without a word Sam pulled off his shorts and phased. I was a little shocked that he got naked in front of us but whatever I guess.
"Okay,Jared and I are on patrol tonight. Paul go home and get some sleep."Sam ordered and Paul nodded before taking off,probably going to his house."Embry,you try and sleep too."Sam said before he and Jared disappeared deeper into the thick forest leaving me alone.
I could hear Sam and Jared in my head still talking about leeches. Why they seem so passionate about some bug is beyond me.
I haven't heard Paul in a while so I'm guessing he's back to his human form now. I was currently sitting at the edge of the forest being hidden by the shadows. I was watching the small red house thinking about everything that happened today. My life had just gotten confusing and completely crazy. I was in the middle of wondering if my Mom is freaking out yet when I saw a figure appear in one of the upstairs windows. I focused and my vision zoomed in like a camera. I definitely like some of the side effects of becoming a wolf. My hearing and vision have improved immensely.
My heart started pounding when I recognized who was in he window. Brianna's warm chocolate eyes connect with mine and an unreadable expression appeared on her face. Can she see me?
"Embry?"I heard her whisper as her eyes scanned the yard for me. I sat up quickly and barked excitedly and a beautiful smile lit up her face.
"Just making sure."She said with a light chuckle."Goodnight."She continued in that soft voice that made me go crazy. I barked again and her smile grew. She waved slightly in my direction before disappearing from the window.
Yes, everything has gotten insanely confusing and completely crazy but as long as she's in my life...I don't care.
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