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Early in the morning the next day Jacob was at my door step. I guess he wanted to get this over with already. To my surprise mom took it rather well. Okay, so she wasn't thrilled, but she trusted the Cullens and she respected our decision. I was a little disappointed that she didn't try to persuade us to stay, but I knew we all needed time and space to adjust to the new changes in our family.

After explaining to Jake – in the presence of the whole Cullen clan to top it off - how her closeness with Charley was upsetting, no one reopened the subject. I knew Seth felt the same, but neither of us acknowledge the fact to the other.

The week went by pretty fast with all the preparations and the farewells we received. As I had predicted the tribe threw a banquet in our honor and everyone that was in the loop joined us there the night before we left. It's funny how even though most of the new wolves were a bunch of twelve and thirteen-year-olds that weren't around when I was part of their pack they still managed to harbor resentment towards me. Most of the night they kept giving me cautioning glances and they made sure none of the imprinted guys were alone with me for long periods of time. They were annoying little brats alright. I could only be grateful for not sticking around by the time they phased. I know Sam wasn't the reason for their behavior, neither he nor Emily would do anything to humiliate me, but clearly some of the wolves dutifully informed the younger mutts of my relationship with the Alpha and his fiancé. There wasn't any animosity between the two packs and I wasn't about to be the reason for there to start so I let them be, besides I was leaving already and I had nothing to be ashamed of. If anything were to happen though, I knew Sam would be on my side, how could he not, but I wouldn't cause problems in his pack especially now that two of our own would be going back. Ours and theirs, I know one day we will be one pack again with Jacob as our leader. Regardless of what Jake says or thinks it will happen, I know it and Sam knows it too. It's only a matter of time.

I avoided Sam and Emily as much as possible. After everything that happened it was impossible for us to be like we used to around each other. I didn't resent either one of them, not anymore anyway, but I still hurt when I see them together and think how it could have been me and Sam. Even more so because they share this look of pity every time we cross paths. Honestly I'm not the only one that needs to let go, this is yet another reason for me to leave: it will help them move on and be happy, in theory anyway. Whoever said time heals all wounds better be right especially with some extra miles to put in between.

After hearing most of the people's hypocritical farewells, I figured I could sneak away into the woods, since really, no one wanted me here anyway, not that I could blame them. My time with most of them consisted of me reminding them of their most embarrassing moments and, well, just humiliating them in general. I guess I really did want to prove myself as Jake so kindly put it. I was lost in thought when I felt the presence of someone else. I inwardly groaned when I saw it was Emily.

I was frustrated at myself for lowering my guard when I knew I wasn't supposed to be alone. It would make it easier for Emily to approach me then. It's not that she had ill intentions in doing so, in fact, it was the opposite. She has a kind and caring nature which is why I could never bring myself to hate her and I honestly don't blame Sam for falling for her. I've actually come to the conclusion that imprint or not he would have fallen for her down the line. Imprinting just hurried the process. But just because I understood it didn't mean I stopped hurting. Well there's no escaping now so I just waited for her to talk. I didn't wait for long.

"Leah, I – you don't have to leave because of…us. I'm sure we could-"

I knew she had a hard time bringing this subject up so I made it easier for her. "Emily, stop it. I'm leaving. It's for the best." I informed her. There was no reason to be cynical, not anymore. I would be leaving tomorrow and that's all that mattered.

"Do you hate me?" her voice quivered as she stared at the ground not daring to look in my direction.

I stared back at her trying to figure out where she was going with this. I shifted my head from one side to the other trying to decipher her intentions; finally I settled on an appropriate response. "Do you want me to hate you? Would it make it easier for you if you knew that I hated you?"

She stayed silent for a moment. I didn't expect her to answer in the first place so I wasn't surprised. I was about to make a sarcastic remark to defuse the tension when she spoke, "Yes, it would. It'd be easier . Leah, I want to make it up to you. I-"

I didn't let her finished. I didn't expect her to answer, much less the way she did. It was time to end this. I knew she still felt guilty for this whole mess just as she knew I was still hurt by both hers and Sam's betrayal. Hearing her admit it made me realize how pointless it was, and would be, to hold both her and Sam liable for my misery. This whole time I had taken comfort in that, no matter what, they would always be haunted by the fact that they were happy at my expense. They were both good people and I was taking advantage of that. Even though I had said time and time again that I was fine with it, the truth was that I wasn't. I just didn't want to seem weak, my pride wouldn't allow it. I cowered behind their kindness and now I felt ashamed of that. I had nothing to lose so I might as well do one good deed before I left. I owed it to her and to our friendship.

I got up and reached her before she finished talking. She wasn't paying attention to me, even if she were, with my speed, she would have never seen me coming. I handed her a slap on her right cheek, the side that Sam had scarred.

"I don't hate you and I don't pity you. You won him fair and square. I know that, but you still hurt me and ever since then I've been reserving that one for you. Sorry, it was long overdue. I carry an emotional scar and you carry a physical one, and both from the same guy. Karma's a bitch 'ain't it? I don't want or need to hear your apologies Emily. We are even. We've been even for a long time."

She nodded slowly as she processed what I was saying. In the end she understood this was my way of liberating her from any guilt she felt towards me. I hated how she saw through me so easily. No matter what I did or how I acted she could always tell I was doing it for her sake. So she wouldn't carry all the burden. I had been doing a good job too. Resentment and bitterness. Those were the qualities that everyone saw in me and that was okay. Anything was better than them seeing me hurt and broken. Despite my best efforts though, she's always known the truth without having me to say it.

Her next words were a soft whisper, "Take care of yourself Leah and…and you will find someone, I know you will." I saw her intent of hugging me, but she kept her distance. She began walking away when I called to her, "I'll be waiting for my invitation to your wedding." She stood with her back to me, but I could sense her smile as I said it. Once again she nodded in acknowledgment of my promise to her. It was an old promise we had made when we were younger, one that had strengthen our bond of sisterhood, and one which I had no intention of breaking.

After she left, I heard some noise in the bushes. On instinct I slowly preceded to my prey. When I caught it I realized it was none other than Collin, one of the youngest wolves. I let him go and turned away from him. "What do you want kid?"

Collin reminded me a lot of Seth when he was his age. The boy was always exited and ready for anything in the presence of a group, but in a one-on-one situation he became shy. He hesitated speaking which aggravated me to no end. I decided he wasn't saying anything and began to walk away.

"I-I'm really going to miss you Leah!" He blurted out.

I stopped at my tracks. I didn't like this kid's joke. I knew he wouldn't do something like this on his own which meant one of the guys must've put him up to it. I turned around and played along.

"Really now? Which part are you going to miss the most? The part where I tease you about your size or how you can't muster the courage to ask that girl Kara out? Hmn?"

"It's Kira actually." He stated in a low voice while he stood there with his head down. Didn't he get a hint? I wanted him to leave me alone.

"Whatever. Same thing." I said dismissively as I walked away.

"When – when I first turned…"He hurriedly continued.

I looked back at him and asked lazily with a roll of my eyes, "What about it?"

"You…you don't remember?"

Now this was just irritating. "Remember what?"

"When…when I first turned, I was scared and confused. There were all these voices in my head telling me what to do."

"Yeah happens to all of us." I informed him sarcastically, still not knowing where this was going.

He shook his head and looked at me, "No that's not what I mean. From all the voices, yours…you. You made everything okay."

He pleaded me to remember with those hazel eyes of his. Hazel Eyes. Damn, I remembered now. When he first phased everyone was shocked due to his age. He was not suppose to change so young. Then again I wasn't suppose to change in the first place. He was scared out of his mind and everyone shooting orders at him was not making it easier. That was when I took command and ordered them to shut up as I spoke to him. They had all complained but a quick order from Sam made the voices in the boy's mind go away. I was the one to guide him through the transformation. Then when he managed to change to human form he was embarrassed because he was naked and all the guys laughed at him. I, being in wolf form covered him and growled at the bunch of idiots to shut up once again.

"Oh" I said understandingly. How could I have forgotten something like that? Then again a lot of things have happened in these last couple of months.

"Yeah." He said. I couldn't decide whether he was satisfied that I remembered or embarrassed by the event. Probably both. "Leah, do you really have to go?" He asked after a short silence and for a moment he looked like a kid begging not to be left behind. It was strange seeing him act that way because his body was growing into that of a man. His growth was slower compared to the rest of us, but we figured that was because of his young age. At the end of the day he was still just a kid. Looking at it that way, it made me feel responsible for him.

"Yes I do. You know the history between me, Sam, and Emily." I answered before quickly adding, "Don't worry kid you're not a pup any more so you don't need me. Do me a favor and take care of those two idiots." I directed my gaze to Embry and Quil who I could make out regardless of the distance. They were joking around with Paul.

Collin nodded like a good little soldier and I reached to mess with his hair. He was still shorter than me, but had grown significantly from the last time I'd seen him. His features had also changed, matured. He was beginning to lose his baby face. I could almost picture him in the future. Tan skin, dark hair, well build body, and those warm honey eyes. I hope he continued to carry that warmth. He would be catch and break a couple of hearts on the way. But he was a good kid.

I turned to the woods signaling I was about to phase. He understood and began making his way back. "I'll give you a call or something to check up on you guys. So take care." I noticed how his eyes sparkled in the moon light at how I had included him; he nodded as I hid behind a tree to undress myself before I shifted. I didn't have the energy for anything anymore, as soon as I reached home I went to sleep.

The next morning I woke up extra early with a destination in mind. I had avoided this place all week long knowing that it would be the last place I said good-bye to and I really didn't want to be there until the time came. I arrived at the cliffs where the La Push kids usually go cliff-diving. Coming here was extra hard because it was here where I shared my first time with Sam. It was time to say good-bye once and for all. This was our place, and ours alone. He had never brought another woman here before or after me. That was one fact I knew for sure, I heard it in his mind and I knew it in my heart. What I wasn't so sure about was the reason behind it.

He had loved this place. It was the one place where he allowed himself to be him, it was part of him. I remembered how he introduced this place to me. I had watched as he came forward to the edge of the cliff and yelled to the sky, the earth, and the ocean whatever he had penned up inside. He encouraged me to do the same and I did. I let out whatever feelings I had welled up inside me. Doing so had been incredibly liberating.

Yet he'd never brought Emily here. Part of me wanted to believe that it was the one thing I'd always have of him. That he treasured our memories as much as I did, but I doubted that was the reason. The truth was that he had long lost those feelings for me. He probably didn't need this place for comfort anymore just like he didn't need me anymore because he had Emily now. Whatever the reason, the fact that he had only shared that part of himself with me gave me a smug feeling. It had been the one thing I kept clinging onto and now it was time to let go of this place as he had. I wanted to scream to the four winds that this was it, the way he taught me to. Just as I was about to do so, I sensed him. This didn't have anything to do with us being wolves it was just a reaction of… well I don't really know, I just know that I can tell when he's around and it really sucks. I mean how am I suppose to let go of a guy when I'm always aware of his presence. It's official, someone up there had a really sick sense of humor. Naturally when he spoke I wasn't surprised.

"I thought I'd find you here." He wasn't surprised of my awareness towards him either, he too could sense me, and yet I was reminded how the cosmos decided we were not a good match.

"And why would you be looking for me? The goodbyes were all taken care of yesterday." I knew he tried to give me my space last night just as I knew the reason for him being here.

"You made Emily cry." It wasn't an accusation just a fact. Regardless I couldn't help roll my eyes.

"Oh please, Emily cries over anything." I kept everything in light but I knew he knew, just as Emily knew.

He ignored my comment when he spoke, "Why do you keep doing this to yourself?" And there it was, the pity look again. Every time he did that I felt like pouring my heart out to him. Why does he notice these things when it is over between us? When he made it painfully clear that Emily was the better choice?

"I don't know what you are talking about." I answered dismissively, "Well I have to go now, nice seeing you, but whatever happened between Emily and me is between the two of us. If you really want to know then you can ask her yourself." Great, I wasn't able to get rid of my frustrations, if anything, I was even more irritated now, so much for my thought out farewell. Maybe I could pick a fight with one of the Vamps. Just as I took a step towards the woods he caught off guard when he pulled me back so we could face each other. I hadn't expected him to act this way. In the past he had always let me get away with anything, but now…

"Leah I -" I didn't let him finish I slipped out of his grasp and covered my ears "Shut up! Just shut up I don't want to hear it!" I ironically screamed to him at the top of my lungs. I didn't want him to say it. In all this time he had never said those words and hearing them would make this all the more real.

He pulled my hands off and shook me. "Leah that's enough I – look I'm sorry okay. What happened- what I did - it's unforgivable and I'm sorry for hurting you. I'm sorry okay. Sorry." He too was screaming now but I just got pissed off. He said he was sorry for hurting me not sorry for falling for her. I ripped myself away from him again and began throwing blows at him. It didn't take long for him to be on the ground seeing as how he wasn't fighting back. He didn't even try to restrain me; he just laid on the ground and took it. That infuriated me more because he saw this as a way to redeem himself to me and as petty as it may be I didn't want him to feel that he could somehow make it up to me. Unconsciously my blows grew weaker and the tears I had been holding back began to leak out without my consent. Somehow I ended up crawled up in his chest surrounded by his embrace with his head on top of mine. As he comforted me I could have sworn I felt him cry too. Had some part of him still held on to me too? No Leah don't delude yourself. He imprinted remember? He loves her.

This was pathetic. I was supposed to be over this. I had let go, hadn't I? So why did it still hurt? Why was I still this weak when it came to him?

When he realized I had calmed down he began talking to me "Leah, you know it would have been over either way, right?" He didn't let go. If anything, his hold on me strengthen, making it impossible for me to run away, which is exactly what I would do if given the chance and we both knew it.

"Yeah one way or another you would have fallen for her. She's your type. Unlike me, she's kind, caring, considerate; the typical damsel in distress." I felt him shake his head. "That's not it Leah. It's not about me or her it… It's you." Great! Just what I wanted to hear. He must have realized the effect his words had on me because he promptly added, "You deserve better."

I lifted my head to face him because I was lost for words, "What are you talking about? I-" Sam shook his head to silence me. "Leah, even before the imprint, hell, from the moment you accepted to go out with me. I was happy but I always felt like I couldn't match up to you, but I fooled myself into thinking that it could work out. I loved you Leah. I really did. You were my first love and I'll never forget that. I still care about you Leah but now-"

"Now you have Emily and I'm Emily's- your fiancé's - cousin. Now I'm part of one of the packs making me your sister. Right?" As I spoke I felt completely resigned and yet oddly enough liberated. I never realized how much I needed to have this talk with him. I had always been scared of verifying whether what we had was real or not. Knowing the truth took a weight off my shoulders that I hadn't even realized was there.

He nodded at my statement sensing I was finally okay and just as easily his hold on me -in every sense of the word- loosened. I sat to the side of him as he laid on the ground and lifted himself with his elbows to stare into empty space.

"Sam answer me one thing. I always wanted to ask you this..." While we were on the subject I might as well get all my answers. He stared at me and encouraged me to continue with those piercing eyes of his. "I know that when you imprinted you became naturally attracted to her. She became like a magnet or whatever to you, but did you just stop loving me? I mean did I not mean anything to you anymore? How…I just never understood how one day we were high school sweethearts and the next…nothing. It was like none of that ever happened." I wasn't crying anymore, I had shed enough tears for him. I was just genuinely curious to know.

It took him a moment to answer me. He looked up at the sky and exhaled thoughtfully, "It wasn't easy on me either Leah. To this day that was the hardest choice I ever made. I knew that I loved you. How could I have not after everything that happened between us? I kept reminding myself why I loved you; your strong personality, the way you gave me peace of mind, how you stuck by me when I first phased even when you didn't know what was happening. Even with all that, the feeling just wasn't there. I still cared for you I just didn't see you in a romantic way anymore. It was like getting amnesia and hearing about your life from a third point of view. Knowing that everything being said was the truth yet feeling nothing towards it. The memories of you-of us were there but no matter what I did they just didn't mean the same thing to me. I remember thinking of how my old man walked away from my mom and whenever I did, I would tell myself that I would not follow in his footsteps and that I would never do that to you. That I would never hurt you that way. I started taking you out on dates like crazy in attempt to get that feeling back but it didn't work, nothing worked. Then one day when I went to pick you up for a date and I saw how exited you were…I knew I couldn't keep doing it anymore. It was bad enough that I was lying to myself but I was deceiving you too. You didn't deserve that. You deserved someone that loved you honestly. Someone that didn't have to give himself reasons to loved you."

I breathed out a sigh of relief. I appreciated his honesty, as painful as it was to hear, at least now I knew the truth. I knew he didn't just forget about me, he didn't just give up on me – on us. He had fought for me - to stay by my side. In the end it wasn't meant to be but now I know he tried.

Sam looked at me and moved a strand of my hair behind my ear. It was an innocent act, just a form of familiarity. "You will find someone Leah. You don't need an imprint to find your soul mate you're capable of finding him on your own." I forced a smile as I got up not really believing his words.

"Well Sam, as your ex I'll tell you that you are not your father. Your father would have never come clean about it, but you did, so thank you. Now, as your future cousin-in-law, pull that one on Emily and I'll personally hand her your head. Understood?"

He grinned approvingly not only at my statement but also at the fact that for the first time I was honestly trying to cope and move on. "Tell Emily that I look forward to being her maid of honor, but I refuse to wear one of those tacky traditional maid of honor dresses. If I'm attending a wedding that is not for me then I might as well look good while doing so."

"Leah you don't have to-"

I looked at him directly. "Sam I promised Emily I'd be there for her on her big day way before you came into the picture. This isn't about you, it's about a promise we both made. So be sure to let her know." I began to walk away when he called to me.

"I'll give you a ride to the Cullen place. I have to go say goodbye to Jake and the rest as representative of my pack." I nodded and followed him to his truck. After an awkward silence I ventured to make conversation, "So why did you come get me anyway?"

"Emily told me to go find you. She said this would probably be my last chance to make things right with you. I'm glad I listened to her. I hadn't been there alone like that for a long time. It was nice going down memory lane." He flashed me a knowing smile. He knew why I was there and what I was about to do.

I pretended I didn't notice. "Emily's a smart woman. And it was nice of to be there one last time. We had a lot of good times there and made great memories." Memories, that was what we were.

"Leah, I wouldn't have changed anything between us, you know that right? What we had was real, it just wasn't forever."

I didn't like the way this was heading. I was done crying for one day and for this one guy. This time I meant it. "Yeah, I know. You're a greedy guy. Can't have one or the other, it has to be both. You like to have your cake and eat it at the same time. Selfish, selfish, selfish." I shook my head in mock disapproval.

"Hey! I don't even like cake." He joked.

"It's a saying Uley." I shook my head at his childish antics.

On the rest of the way, Sam tried doing small talk and then he completely caught me off guard. "Leah if there's ever a guy that hurts you. I promise I'll take care of him for you." For a moment I experienced a mixture of feelings but in the end laughter won. "Don't you think you are taking this brotherly thing a little far? Besides you'd probably give him advice on how to get the job done right." He didn't look pleased with my answer.

"I'm serious."

"Yeah, yeah talk to me when you're actually part of my family Uley." He tried to give me a serious look. Unfortunately for him, he couldn't help the smile that formed on his face at seeing me act like my old self. I wasn't completely over him, not even close, but this was the first step.

When we got to the Cullen's place all eyes were on us. I knew that even the Vamps knew of my relationship with Sam so little to say they were surprised to see us together. I could be wrong but I sensed hostility in the air. I considered the possibility of them thinking I was trying to win him back yet the hostility didn't seemed to be aimed at me. I remembered I had been crying so my eyes were probably red and puffy, did they pity me? I didn't like to be pitied so I glared at all of them as the tension grew.

It wasn't until mind-reader himself stepped forward. "My apologies Leah, we all misunderstood the situation." His response did not help his case.

"You said you'd stay away from my head." I accused.

"And so I have. My information came from a different source." He gestured towards Sam.

"Hmp" I didn't let my guard down when it came to him. Eventually I let Sam do his Alpha duties and went off to find refuge in either the red or silver Hummer that we'd be riding in, until I realized I'd have to ride with the leeches. Suddenly the thought of standing by the vehicles seemed more appealing. I stayed outside the monstrous cars looking away from everyone. We weren't even on the road and I already couldn't take the stench of the blood suckers. I watched how the guys said good bye to Sam. Seth always felt respect towards him as did Jacob. I noticed how Quil and Embry had apparently arrived not long after us. Quil had brought Claire, Claire and the girl had met a couple of weeks ago when Quil had brought her for a play date and they instantly became friends. Come to think of it, I hadn't seen the Vamps' little brat since I got here.

I was completely lost in thought that it took me by surprise when someone pulled at my sleeve. I was annoyed about the fact that I had again lowered my guard and this time it was worst because it was to a bunch of leeches. I reflexively glared at the person that had called my attention. My eyes fell upon a pair of brown eyes and I knew I was going to hear it from Jake when he found out. "Yes?" I tried to make up for it but my voice came out cold.

"Ma-ma…mamma said you might like some sunglasses." I noticed she had a pair in her hand and yeah, okay, I felt bad about being mean to her. In truth she was a cute kid with her pale skin and those curls that draped her innocent features. She didn't look like a vampire, but the fact that she was a half-breed made me conscious around her. Still accepting this wasn't bad especially since I didn't want anyone staring at my face that still showed signs of my breakdown. I took the glasses from her making sure I didn't make contact with her skin. "Thanks" I said dryly. Regardless of my tone she smiled and went back to her mother. Bella was also wearing sunglasses but her reason for doing so was different from mine. She was hiding her Vampiric red eyes.

Both mother and child walked towards Quil and Claire. Claire, though surprised by the other child's appearance, recognized her and hugged her. The girl returned the embrace to the – technically older – child. I smiled at the sight. Seeing the two girls together like that reminded me of my childhood with Emily. As I looked away I noticed Quil had been eyeing me. I know he and Embry weren't as comfortable around me as Jake was, our relationship was still shaky. Both Quil and Embry approached me, leaving Claire to the care of Seth, Jake, and Sam.

"Sooo…you're leaving." Quil stated when they finally reached me.

"Yeah, that's the plan." Awkward. That's what this was.

"We ran patrol with Collin yesterday. You know to get used to it again." Embry commented.

Ugh. I knew where this was going. Collin probably wasn't able to keep his thoughts to himself. Still, I wasn't going to give myself away. "Hmn, really. That's good, I guess."

"So you like us?" Quil asked with a cocky grin.

I shrugged not giving it much importance, "The word is tolerate and you guys are part of my pack. It comes with the territory, doesn't it? Anything is better than Paul, hell I'm willing to room with them." I swung my arm around to emphasize all the Vampires around us. "I obviously have low standards."

They both snorted and gave me knowing smiles along with an approving nod. That was better than expected since really none of us could stand each other. It had been a mutual feeling back then and now it seemed it was that way as well.

Seth and Jake joined us after giving the three of us some time. It was a good thing too because I didn't know how long the silence would drag on.

"Take care of our Alpha, Leah" Quil told me and I swear he sounded like a mother giving away her only daughter.

"And Jake, take care of our Beta, we can't just hand her to any guy now can we." Embry flashed me a playful smile. Jerk. he knew that was completely uncalled for. Still, this was a mild stab compared to the hell I put him through by making everyone in the pack question who his father was. Sometimes I wish he would go back to being the shy little puppy he was back then. "And Seth take care of these two, make sure they don't kill each other."

"Why do you think I'm going in the first place? I'm the referee." My brothers and I shared a look and then we all jumped Seth. At least we had this in common. Everyone laughed at his poor attempt to get us off of him.

For a brief moment I met Sam's stare, even with the sunglasses we were able to lock gazes, take care of them, I mouthed. He nodded. And my mom, he nodded again. I knew he would keep his promise, he owed me.

We were about to load the Hummers with eight vampires, three shape-shifting wolves, and one hybrid when a cruiser came into view. It was Charley with Billy, Rachel, and my mom.

I breathed out a sigh of relieve that I hadn't realized I'd been holding. As soon she got down from the car she rushed to hug me and Seth. Mom wasn't the overly loving kind so hugging this affectionately in public was a lot for her. Seth and I both looked at each other and then back to her. She put some distance between us and turned to me, "Leah, you're the oldest, take care of your younger brother." She didn't need to tell me that and we both knew it.

She turned to Seth, "Seth, you are the man of the family now so watch over your sister. Make sure she doesn't get hurt." I really wanted to complain on that last part but I kept my mouth shut because this was something I knew Seth would take pride in.

"And Jacob." Mom turned to Jake with a controlled tone.

"Yes Sue?" Jacob asked on edge.

"I'm entrusting both of my children to you Jacob. You better keep them safe."

"Yes ma'am." Mom gave him an approving nod and stepped back to where Billy and Rachel were. I guess they parted at the same time we did.

"Leah!" Rachel called to me and we exchanged a nod. She was entrusting me with her brother, as was I with my mom.

I turned to the Vamps where something similar was happening with Charley and Bella. Soon after Charley joined my mom and we got inside the vehicles. The three of us rode in the silver Hummer with Edward at the wheel, Bella by his side, Jake and Renesmee in back of them and Seth and me at the end. We took one last glace towards mom where Charley had one arm draped around mom's shoulder. I got a hold of Seth's hand and gave him a reassuring squeeze. He looked at me and got the message. We still had each other and Jake and a hand full of vampires, I guess.