Chapter 4

We walk through the woods and the back yard of Jake's house where I see the pack minus Sam and Emily.

We're all sitting by a camp fire about to listen to Jake's dad, Billy, tell us about Quileute history. I'm sitting next to Paul and the girl named Leah. Bella is sitting next to Jake.

"The Quileute's have been a small tribe from the beginning, but we always had magic in our blood." I look around at the pack as he starts the story.

"We were Great Spirit warriors, shape-shifters that transformed into the powerful wolf. This enabled us to scare off our enemies and protect our tribe. One day, our warriors came across a creature. It looked like a man, but it was hard like stone and cold as ice. Our warriors' sharp teeth finally tore it apart, but only fire would completely destroy it. They lived in fear that the cold man was not alone, and they were right. She took her vengeance out on the village.

Our elder chief, Taha Aki, was the only spirit warrior left to save the tribe after his son was killed. Taha Aki's third wife could see that he would lose. The third wife was no magical being, with no special powers but one, courage. The third wife's sacrifice distracted the cold woman long enough for Taha Aki to destroy her." I start to think 'She could have just cut her wrist and not killed herself.'

"She saved the tribe. Over time, our enemies have disappeared. But one remains; the cold ones. Our magic awakens when they're near, and we sense it now. We feel the threat in our blood. Something terrible is coming, and we must be ready. All of us."

I look around the fire again while he told the story. The story was interesting; learning about how they first started out. How Taha Aki's third wife killed herself to save him was very touching. A feeling surfaced when I looked at Paul. I would do the same thing for him which was weird because this was only the second time I hung out with him. I could feel the bond he was talking about. It's not that strong yet but I think it will get stronger in time.

After the story, the council leaves, as well as the other pack members leaving myself, Paul, Leah, her brother Seth, and Jake and Bella by the fire. Bella and Jake then get up and go to speak privately. Paul also goes a moment later to get some food, leaving Leah and Seth with me.

"So, Paul told you about the imprint?" Leah asks.

"Yeah, he did."

"Then do him a favor."

"What kind?"

"Try and not break his heart."

"I will try not to; I can't tell the future. So, have you imprinted on someone?" A pained look fills her eyes.

"I 'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you."

"No, I haven't. But my ex imprinted on my cousin. Her name is Emily."

I look at her, shocked. "Sam?"

"Yeah Sam," she said bitterly.

"I am so sorry." Just then Paul comes back with a plate full of food and some water.

"Did I miss something?"

"No, you didn't," Leah spat out before getting up from where she sat and walking off into the woods.

"I will be right back." I got up and went after her. "Leah, wait up." She stops when we were far enough in the woods that no one will hear us and turns to look at me. "Leah, I really am sorry, I didn't mean to..."

"I know you didn't." She sounds like she's about to cry.

"Leah, I know we just met but, if you ever need a friend or just need to talk, I will listen." I start to walk away when she speaks up to me.

"Thanks, Chloe. No one ever wants to hear me bitch about Sam." I turn back to look at her.

"I may not know what you're going through because I haven't been there personally but I definitely know what it's like to need someone to listen to me bitch."

"Thanks, Chloe."

"No problem. I have to get back though. If you need to talk just call or come to Bella's house." She nods and I turn around to walk back to the bonfire. When I got back, Paul was the only one there. "Where's Seth?"

Paul looks up at me. "He had to go home." I smile and sit down next to Paul and just watch the fire. "So..."

I look over at him. "So?" I then put my hand on his. He looks at me waiting, not about to push me away. I then lean in and touch my lips with his and he brushs his hand though my long hair. This kiss felt magical. I finally pull away to get air. Our eyes are locked for what feels like days and then I see Bella and Jake making their way back to the bonfire over Paul's shoulder.

"Hey, Chloe, it's time to go." I completely pull myself from Paul's grasp and get up.

"Bye, Paul."

"Bye, Chloe." I could feel Paul staring at me as I walk away. We get into Bella's truck and she pulls out of the driveway.

"Hey, Bella?"

"Yes?"

"Do you know anything about imprinting?" She glances at me then back at the road.

"A little, why?"

"Well, I-"

She gasps, "Did Paul…?"

"Yeah, that's what he told me, but I don't know what to think." We rode the rest of the way in silence. When we get to her house we see Edward in the driveway. Bella parks the car and we get out. I went inside to let them talk. I go to kitchen to get some dinner because I didn't eat at the bonfire. I go to the couch and watch TV as I eat some chips. I look at the clock and it says 12 a.m. I wait up for Bella to come inside. It was 1 a.m. before she comes into the house. She came to the living room and sits next to me.

"Did you work it out?" I ask her.

"Yeah, we worked it out." She said with a smile. We watch some TV and eat the chips together until the clock strikes 2 a.m. "Well, I am going to go to bed. Night, Chloe." She puts the chips away and goes upstairs. I am so tired that I fell asleep not long after laying down on my temporary bed on the couch.

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