Quil had followed Leah as a wolf easily enough since Jacob still had ten minutes before his patrol started and had to check in on his dad first. He hoped after their talk that Leah would be willing to give him a ride otherwise it would be a long walk home on two feet. Leah had stopped the car hopping out as Bella got out as well. They walked up to Bella's steps and Leah looked as if she was a nervous mess. He watched careful not to alert Leah of his presence.

"I know we haven't talked since we were kids but...if you want to hang out or just talk...ahh feel free to call me," Leah manage to stumble out as she offered the girl a small strip of paper which most likely had her number on. "You don't...you don't have to you know call if you don't want to but it would be nice..."

Bella giggled softly at Leah before taking the slip of paper. "I'll call you tomorrow," she whispered softly opening the door she steps into the house turning to Leah while biting her lip. "Thank you for saving me Leah."

Leah shook her head gently. "You don't need to thank me," she replied shoving her hands into her pocket. "Just try to be a bit more careful, you don't know what type of lunatic is running around."

Bella smiled before shutting the door and Leah turned around with the biggest smile Quil ever witnessed on her face. He couldnt remember the last time he seen her smile. Shifting he pulled his clothes on quickly and walked towards her with his own grin. The smile drops immediately at the sight of him which caused his to drop as well. "What are you doing here Quil," she questioned through clenched teeth.

"I just wanted to talk about how the hell are we going to keep your imprinting from Jake," he said throwing his hands up in defense.

The word hits her hard.

Imprint

Quil had paid enough attention to her interaction with Bella that he figured out exactly what was going on. But why would he wanted to help her? "Isn't Black your best friend," she asked clenching her jaw tightly. He nods but made no move to speak. "So why would you want to hide this from him?"

"As his best friend I know how much of a dick he can be and as Bella's cousin I just want the best for her," Quil answered sounding very genuine. "Besides that imprinting is sacred...Jake can't be allowed to screw it up for you."

She sighed heavily before motioning to her car. Knowing boy wonder he would include Bella's house on his patrol...she would have to talk to Sam about that as well. Jacob wouldn't hurt Swan but she couldn't promise she wouldn't hurt him. "Let's go before Swan comes out wondering why I haven't left yet," she says walking to the car. If there was one thing that she didn't want it was coming off as a creep to her imprint.

Starting the car it took four attempts before she was able to leave the driveway without much fuss from her wolf. She wanted to know how the hell everyone else manage not to lose their mind with all of these mood swings. There had to be a better way to go about this...Mark her...

"Yeah, you'll get used to that," Quil laughs at her struggle. From what he say through Sam, Jared, and Paul's minds it didn't truly get easier until you marked your imprint and he knew that wasn't in the near future for Leah.

"How do you expect us to keep this a secret," Leah asked choosing to ignore the boy statement. "You patrol with him every other week there's no way you can go that long with slipping up."

This is when Quil's smile turned into a full blown grin. "He still doesn't know that I was the one who put icy-hot on his deodorant," he says this with so much pride she snorts in laughter. "So keeping it from him when I'm on patrol won't be a problem. But you on the other hand..." He says shaking his head. "I could tell once you jumped at the chance to take her home...you have to find a way to keep yourself in check."

Leah's face warmed up as she turned onto the road that would get them to LaPush in a few minutes. "It was that obvious," she croaked wondering who else noticed. There was no way she would be able to keep this secret long. "What the fuck am I supposed to do? My wolf is drives me crazy when we're in her presence and even now I just want to kick you out and turn around."

Quil scratched the top of his head having no real answer to give her having not imprinted yet he could only go by what he noticed of the other packmates minds. "Well we'll come up with something because staying away from her is the best way to hurt her and yourself." Leah didn't have to ask what he meant having seen the pain Paul endured when Rachel went to Seattle before sealing their bond. Sighing she stops in front of his house. "I'll tell you what, how about I invite her over to hang out, you come over, we hang out, I get a text to help Grandpa out, and you get quality time with Bella."

Blinking Leah was surprised by Quil's suggestion. Jacob would be spending the training with Sam and Bella visiting her cousin wouldn't raise any alarms that she could foresee. She sighed softly. "Thanks Quil." She finally says after not finding any downside.

"Not a problem," He replies with his famous grin. "I am always willing to help my future cousin-in-law." Getting out of the car Quil waves at her shutting the door before she could utter a reply.

Growling softly she pulls off and heads home. Exhausted from the day's events she was ready to rest.

Bella laid in bed staring at the ceiling for thirty minutes. Not moving an inch just allowing her mind to roam to the earlier events...she had just wanted to go on a stroll when the woman appeared out of no where screaming about how she ruined her life. Bella had no clue who this woman was and how she ruined her life. As far as she was concern the only one to have their life ruined was herself.

It was only a few months after the incident and there wasn't a day that went by where she wasn't worried about seeing the creep again. His black eyes undressing her and the odd animal like sound he emitted every time he dare to come closer. For weeks she thought that she was seeing things because each time she tried to get show anyone he was never there when she turned around.

Tears rolled freely down her face as she remembered the terrifying paralyzing fear when she woke in her bed with him over her with his ice cold hand over her mouth. He didn't move an inch while she struggled underneath him. Tilting his head to the side he gave her a smile of a predator causing her muffled screams to get louder. "Keep screaming and I will kill your parents Isabella."

Blinking Bella sat up wiping the hot tears that had fallen. If the demon that wanted her from earlier was here because of him it was only a maater of time before he would find her again. Moving to her desk she opens her laptop and goes to Hulu. It would be another night without sleep.

Phone vibrating Bella looks at the message.

Quil the Great: How's my favorite cousin?

Royal Swan: I'm doing fine. What's up?

Quil the Great: Just wanted to see when you have time to hang out with your favorite cousin.

Smiling she looks at her work schedule. Royal Swan: Tomorrow is my last day off until next week

Quil the Great: Sounds perfect. Swing by my house tomorrow and we'll binge watch some bad movies like the old times.

Bella wondered if this was an attempt to make sure she was doing okay for almost dying today but she couldn't bring herself to call him on it.

Royal Swan: Sure I'll make some cookies. How does noon sound?

Quil the Great: That works for me. See Ya tomorrow!

A/N: Thanks for all the reviews and love guys. I'm sorry I haven't updated in a bit due to work and many other things that pop up in life. Hope you guys enjoyed this shower. Start next chapter now!