Seth's point of view

Let me start out by saying What the Fuck! Lately everything going on in my house has been weird. My mom married Billy which I'm glad happened because she deserved a great guy and he treated her right. Also Jake became my stepbrother and their family moved into my mom's house. Billy gave Paul and Rachel his old house and his other daughter knew nothing of the pack or the secrets but she lived in Hawaii so that was good. So Jake, Billy, my mom, Leah and I all lived in our house, granted we patrolled so much we barley spent time in it. Leah wasn't allowed to leave it at all.

I was still fucking pissed at Leah for making all those awful choices but I still loved her. She had been grounded forever and we have been trying to help her with withdraws. Even though I was mad and worried, I was proud of her. She was actually trying; she didn't leave the house to sneak out, she didn't party, have sex or drink or do drugs.

She had received help from a special someone. That's the second thing that's been weird…. Embry. He has been over my house a lot and not to hang out with Jake and I. He has been hanging out with Leah all the time. They have barley left each other's sides. She let him be with her and I think she really did enjoy his company.

The weirdest thing was they had gotten very, very close. Almost romantically close but not quite. I wasn't the only one who has picked up on simple signs. They would always find some excuse to touch each other; like hold hands, brush past, he would even hold her. I know I sound paranoid but Leah doesn't like to be touched at all.

I mean it would be great if they could date. He was a really cool, nice guy but someday he might imprint. Leah would be devastated if that happened to her again.

Today he was over and Leah lit a cigarette. We all looked at her astonished. Where the fuck did she get it! We searched her room and she hasn't been out of the house at all.

"Leah Ann Clearwater you have two seconds to get rid of that!" My mom said through gritted teeth.

"It's not a dangerous drug. It's not going to damage my body because our body's fight off infection and crap!" Leah remarked continuing to smoke it. It smelled disgusting, I wrinkled my nose.

"It's a dirty habit that none of my children will do in my house." My mom lectured trying to stay calm.

Right then Embry reached his arms around Leah's waist and grabbed it. Leah stepped away from him glaring.

"Give it back." Leah glared. He just smirked at her.

"No." Embry smirked.

"It's not like you are going to smoke it Embry." Leah pointed out. His eyebrows shot up in amusement. We all just stared confused and curious. He stepped through our glass door outside and smoked it all.

We just stood there completely shocked. I knew he hated smoking and I knew he was doing it to prove a point to Leah and took one for the team. He also did it outside so he wouldn't smoke up my house and upset my mom which was considerate.

He came back inside smelling like smoke but I had major respect for him that he did that.

"Where are the rest?" Embry asked Leah seriously. I could tell she was pissed at him but she was also thankful if that sounded weird.

"That's it." Leah remarked coldly. He raised an eyebrow then shook his head giving her a crooked smile.

"I'm not stupid Leah. Cigarettes are like wolves, they travel in packs. Show me where they are and we can throw them away together." He said giving her a sincere smile. She looked down as if she was debating but finally nodded. She lead him upstairs.

"It's a pity he's a werewolf. They would have been a good couple in another life. She deserves someone like him." My mom frowned.

"Yeah in another life." I repeated looking down.

Embry's point of view

I hate smoking; personally I think it's a dirty habit that shouldn't have become popular. I just smoked it for her. I rather smoke it then her smoke it, plus it got her from having more drama with her family. She lead me upstairs.

Turned out she taped under her dresser. She handed them to me sourly. I knew she was upset with me and I hated that. I put the pack on the ground and pushed Leah gently onto the bed. We lay down on the bed and I hugged her into me.

"Please don't be mad at me." I pouted dramatically but the words were sincere.

"Don't give me that puppy dog face." Leah remarked trying to twist her body so she wouldn't have to face me.

"I can feel you're pissed about this. I'm just looking out for you Leah. Do you really think I wanted to smoke that?" I asked her seriously.

"No, I'm sorry. I just felt like I needed it." Leah frowned.

"You're so strong and amazing. You overcame all the other drugs, this will be easy. I'll help you. Your family wants to help you too. You can't just lie and do stuff like this." I lectured trying not to upset her.

"Okay." Leah sighed. She slide her body closer to mine, snuggling into me. This stirred the feelings I was trying to crush. I didn't want to hurt either one of us. There were ten pack members and five of us had already imprinted.

I fell asleep with Leah in her room. I glanced around groggily discovering it was really dark outside. I came over around diner time and now it was two in the morning. No one woke us up. Leah was still in my arms.

I decided I should go so I tried to get up. Leah's hands gripped my shirt.

"Stay." She said groggily. My heart pounded.

"I don't think that's a good idea." I said honestly.

"Why?" Leah asked opening her eyes more. I decided I should be brave and honest.

"I don't know what this is between us Lee. I know I'm not imagining it Leah. I think it's best to let it breath and die out before it gets too deep." I said honestly. My heart was pounding and my ears were ringing.

I just admitted I sort of have feelings for her and I think there's almost something between us. What happens if she doesn't feel the thing between us? It would be easiest but it would hurt the most.

"I don't know either. I feel it to. I feel safe with you. Please don't leave me alone tonight." Leah whispered sounding vulnerable. I nodded slowly.

"Stay." She whispered softly. I slide in next to her and wrapped her in my arms. It was the first time I slept peacefully in a long time.