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Chapter 4:
Answers
Jacob's POV:
Leah thought I couldn't see the blush covering her face so I let it go, let her win this time. Once she had finished she moved to put the first aid kit back and I stood and stretched.
We headed back into the living room where Seth was sitting on the couch eating his own weight in cereal. He swallowed, "You dad went to see Old Quil."
"I expected that much," I said pulling Leah down next to me on the couch opposite Seth.
"What the hell was your fight about anyway?" Leah asked intrigued.
"Wolf stuff," I said and she rolled her eyes annoyed so I explained. "Every pack has an alpha based on bloodline. I'm the true alpha but since Sam had phased first and I didn't want all the responsibility I let Sam be alpha…"
Leah snorted, "Sure give the dictator the power."
Without a comment I continued. "When in wolf form everyone can hear each other. Alphas can sense where their pack mates are. Alphas also have what's called an 'alpha command.' When an alpha uses that voice you have to obey…"
"You didn't," Leah interrupted me again.
"I know and I didn't know that I could until now." I said sighing, "When he said I couldn't see you…"
"Which is up to me by the way, I get to decide who I want to see and when."
"…I snapped." I said continuing around her comment. "He was jealous when he thought we slept together," Seth made a vomiting noise.
"Dude, that's my sister!"
"We didn't do anything!" I said quickly and Leah rolled her eyes once again. "By defying his order I claimed my birthright. I am no longer a member of Sam's pack, but the alpha of my own."
"Well aren't you special," Leah said with her usual sarcastic tone, it was nice to hear.
"Now that there are two packs people will have to start choosing sides."
"I chose yours!" Seth said happily as he stood and headed towards the kitchen sing-songing, "O Mighty Alpha!"
Leah laughed at the scowl that appeared on my face. She turned to me and narrowed her eyes, "Why did you let Sam think we slept together?"
"We did," I said smugly, not the way everyone thought but we did sleep in the same bed.
"You know the way he meant it."
I answered, "Because it's fun to annoy Sam every once in a while. It's not any of his business anyway."
"True," Leah said standing up. "One more thing, I fight my own battles and if you ever have Jared holding me back again I make you wish you were never born." She said threateningly towering over my sitting frame. "Alpha," She whispered in my ear kissing my cheek before going after her brother into the kitchen.
These Clearwaters are going to be the death of me.
Leah's POV:
Yesterday afternoon things seemed normal, after the fight was broken up of course. Today, however, was the day we were to bury my father. My mother was still missing, and I was a wreck.
I stood in front of the mirror in my room and straightening my black dress. My hair laid straight and my face showed sorrow. Seth was sitting downstairs waiting for Jacob. The house seemed quiet without mom bustling around.
When my bedroom door opened I jumped. Jacob walked in and hugged me from behind, "You okay?"
"I want this to be over," I answered honestly. He nodded and kissed my cheek leading my downstairs to Seth. I held my little brother tight and Jake ushered us out to the car.
As we drove I thought about the wake the night before. The pack was there, though the pack itself is a mess. All matters pertaining to the pack were being put off until the meeting tomorrow. So while Jake stayed close by my side yesterday, Jared and Paul were ordered to keep Sam in line.
The casket would be closed today. I was happy because I still couldn't get my dad's blank face from yesterday out of my mind.
When we got there a congregation dressed in black met us. Emily was near Sam and his "guardians." Embry and Quil stayed near us hugging me briefly, as Jake let out a small growl and I threw him an annoyed look, before trying to cheer up Seth.
The service was short but sweet. Billy said a few words about my dad. Talking about all the good times they had together. Saying how proud he was of Seth and I. My mother was not mentioned.
Jake held my hand tightly throughout the service. He kept a close eye on me, which was sweet but irritating. He watched out for Seth to. He gave him hugs, told small jokes, and made sure he ate enough to sustain an army.
When the service was over and my father was buried I felt numb. I could barely feel Jake and Seth's hands in my own. People's sympathies all mumbled together.
Sensing I was done Jake said a few mumbled words to his father who agreed to finish up here, "It's not a job for kids." He said sadly smiling at my brother and me. I knew he was upset but more so angry at my mother for leaving.
Jake took us to the car and drove to his house. Billy wanted us to stay over at least for tonight. Seth was taking the couch and I was going to stay in Jake's room.
When we pulled into the driveway Seth walked into the house. I couldn't move. I stared out the window while Jake tried to talk to me.
Giving up he picked me up and carried me inside. This wasn't me. On a normal day I would have kicked his ass, but today wasn't normal. As soon as he laid me on his bed I was asleep.
Jacob's POV:
Thankfully both Leah and Seth slept through the night. I wrapped Leah up in my arms leaving every few hours to check up on Seth out on the couch.
My dad came home late. The meeting was set for the next day. He told me to get a goodnight's sleep before heading to bed himself.
I awoke early the next morning to find him in the kitchen, "Morning son."
"Hey," I said sitting down at the table.
"Rachel's here."
"What?" I asked confused before I heard a shriek and Rachel hurried into the kitchen.
"Jacob you're huge!"
"Rach!" I said hugging my sister, "What are you doing here?"
"I heard about Harry." She said sadly. "I tried to get off of work earlier but couldn't. How are Leah and Seth?"
"They'll be okay," I said as a new voice entered the kitchen.
"They can speak for themselves." Leah said.
"Lee!" My sister said hugging her close. I had forgotten what good friends Rachel, Rebecca, and Leah had been when they were young. "I'm sorry I couldn't have been here sooner!"
"It's okay." She said, "Jake's been very helpful."
I beamed at the comment and my dad smiled as he rolled into the living room to wake Seth. How he slept through Rachel's shrieking I'd never understand.
"What's going on with you two?" Rachel begged for gossip. Undefined? Wolf thing?
"We're taking it slow." Leah replied. Good answer, I smiled at her over my sister's head.
"We have so much to catch up on! I missed you so much!"
"Start getting ready kids, the meetings soon!" Billy said as the front door opened and Paul walked in.
"Hey! Sam wanted me to come by and make sure…" His sentence stopped as he froze in the doorway staring at Rachel like she was an angel.
Jake growled and pushed Paul outside, "You didn't?"
This was going to be a long day…
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