Strange?

They were neither growling nor circling preparing to kill. They just stood there, glancing between him and me, each other and back again. The tall black one, I assuming the alpha, came close and sniffed my salty tear streaked face while my wolf crouched in submission. Then he surprisingly turned around and vanished into the trees.

A moment later a tall young Native American man immerged where the wolf had been. The rest of the wolves made room as he strolled past them, coming toward us. He was bare chested dressed in jean short cut offs. He knelt down beside me. "Miss are you alright?"

I shook my head feebly. "No- No I'm not. Please you have to help me! I was nearly kidnapped from my home this afternoon! " I implored him desperately, my wolf whimpered.

"It's alright Seth. Nothing's gonna happen to her" The man assured him before directing his attention to me. "What's your name Miss?"

I shuddered taking a breath. "Nicki- Nicole Swan"

The man's eyebrows shot up. "Swan? Any relation to Chief Swan?"

I nodded, "He's my Uncle".

At this news, growls erupted from all around me and I jumped. The man put his hands out in a gesture of peace and the sounds of the pack quieted as one of the new wolves: a chocolate stepped out of the circle and approached me. I shrunk back against sandy wolf or "Seth" as he was called.

Once again the man took control "Back off Jacob! You're scaring her even more!"

I looked away for a second to where the alpha wolf disappeared. "Nicki? He asked gently "Do you have any idea who it was?"

I nodded shaking beginning to hyperventilate. Seth's presences surprisingly helped calming me down enough to answer."It was… a Vampire… with yellow eyes. She mentioned something about not being able to follow because of a treaty".

The wolves bared their teeth and snarled quietly. "The Cullens?"

"Yeah".

The man tried to hide his disgust while trying to sooth me. "Nicki, my name is Sam Uley. You're safe. The Cullens don't come here"

I breathed a sigh of relief, then remembering something Charlie had once mentioned."D-Do you know a Billy Black that lives here in La Push?" The chocolate wolf known as "Jacob" started to wag his tail like a propeller at my question.

"Yes he's the chief of our tribe" Sam answered. "Could you take me to him? Maybe I can use his phone to call Charlie?"

With such sympathy and understanding in his eyes. He looked up at Jacob and gave him a signal. Like Blackie, Chocolate also disappeared and another boy took his place coming to join us.

"Hello Nicki, my name is Jacob Black. The real Jacob, this is my normal "form". Billy Black is my father. I'm glad to meet you though I'm terribly sorry of the circumstances. It won't happen again" he swore with such certainty.

"Jacob" said Sam, "You, Seth and I will take Nicki to Billy's and stay with her. The rest of us will finish patrol then gather at Emily's. Move out!"

On his command the pack dispersed.

I tried to stand but my "legs" wouldn't cooperate. Wordlessly Sam lifted me up and placed me on top of Seth's back. He took the left side resting his hand on my legs while Jacob took the right facing behind me so I wouldn't fall backwards. Together we ran nonstop to a small red house with a ramp built off the porch.

Jacob POV:

Those Bloodsuckers have gone toofar this time!

I was so filled of rage that I couldn't even be happy for Seth, Happy Go Lucky Punk. He found his imprint. Despite my feelings for the topic, unless it was Bella.

I've tried to imprint on her so many times but nothings worked. None the less I'm not going to give up. I can tell she feels for me, she's just got to admit it to herself. Who knows, this incident could be just the thing to show her that her precious bloodsuckers aren't as perfect as they've led her to believe. I'll tell her tomorrow when I spring her from the leeches' prison.

For now one step at a time and that means taking care of Nicki. She sure is pretty, sort of takes after Bella. With her short dark hair and soft brown eyes. Maybe it's the family resemblance. She is after all her cousin and now a member of the pack. Which we will serve and protect.

Seth POV:

Boy! What a day this has been! Or even an hour! Just because I went for a walk to take a break from the monotony of pack life. Don't get me wrong I love being a wolf. I just wish I could hear myself think at times.

Trust me bro, it's not all that interesting- Quil,and Embry.

See what I mean? None the less I try to make the best of it and put on a happy face. Right now I need to be strong for Nicki. Obviously the Cullens must have done something to her.

No shit! Sherlock! - Leah, Paul, and Jared.

"Wow the three of you agree on something!" (Silence then)

Don't remind me! – Leah. Anyway we'll get this straighten out. This is abnormal even for the Cullens. I then tune everyone out and focus at the problem. One thing is clear…. She needs me.

Nicki POV:

I begrudgingly got off Seth and entered the house. Looking back to see him vanish into the trees like the rest.

"Don't worry, he'll be back but this time as a human" Sam explained as Jacob went down the hall to search for Billy. The sound of a squeaky wheelchair could be heard moments later and a middle aged man came into view.

"Hello Billy" I greeted nervously

"I'm Nicki Swan, Charlie's-"

"Niece" he finished. "Yes Charlie has mentioned you" His eyes flashed to my "legs"

"Would you like to sit down? There is much to discuss"

"No thank you" I answered politely. "I was wondering if I could instead use your phone to call Charlie"

"Of Course" he obliged, "But we must talk after, It's important".

I rung the house but he wasn't there so I tried the station. I got him. "Nicki! Oh thank God! Where are you? Are you ok?" as I started to shake at his simple questions trying not to panic over what happened now that I'm "safe". A coppered hand took mine in his own and I instantly calmed, knowing who it was without turning around. With a deep steady breath I began "Charlie…"

By the time I was finished the Chief was furious with Alice Cullen. But quite relieved I was safe in La push with Billy.

He told me about his conversation with Mrs. Cullen and that Alice did NOT have permission to do what she did. He had half a mind to march over to the Cullens and demand Bella return with him. That's when Jacob took the phone and explained his jailbreak plan to Charlie. It took a few minutes of convincing but he approved. As long as this didn't become an occurring habit. He then wanted to talk to Billy.

After about ten minutes of back and forth, Billy put the phone down on the receiver.

It was decided that at eight o clock, Jacob would take me home and Leah would stay at my house overnight. Then tomorrow I'd have my stuff packed and stay at La Push for the weekend at least until things got sorted with the Cullens.

With our hands still connected Seth and I made our way to the couch and sat down. He was kind of cute. His eyes were on my face, never looking at me with disgust or pity like they usually did. Sam and Jacob joined us as Billy wheeled into the center. Little did I know then I'd submersed myself once again into the Supernatural and this time… there was no turning back.

I sat and listened patiently throughout the whole explanation. By the end of it I was filled emotion. Such as Shock, Honor and Guilt. "I'm sure you must have questions?" stated Billy.

"You can ask us anything you want" encouraged Seth, his eyes shining with excitement. Deepening the guilt for what I was about to do.

"I am really flattered Seth, but I don't think this is going to work" trying to let him down easy.

"What? Why not?" exclaimed the poor boy. "You heard what they said, "We don't have to be Boyfriend and Girlfriend right now if you're not ready? You're my imprint, I can be whatever you need. Please give me a chance"

I felt my heart break along with him. But I must be unselfish so I'll tell him the truth and if he still wants me, we'll see where we go from there. "Seth, it's not you. It's me"

He started to interrupt but I put my hand up. "Let me say this"

Receiving an encouraging nod I continued: "It wouldn't be fair to you, and no it's not because of my legs. A few short years ago I made some pretty stupid choices out of pain and desperation. That I'm paying for now. My health isn't good, I'm sick. Not contagious but my chances of a cure are very slim due to my heart problems. You deserve someone healthy enough to live past their sixteenth year."

Crickets could be heard throughout the room.

Then for the second time today I felt an arm wrapped around my upper body except this one was toasty warm and offered comfort. I leaned into the embrace welcoming it, looking up into the soft dark eyes of my wolf.

I was quiet all the way home as Jacob carried me in his arms. Seth trailing along beside in his animal form, his eyes never leaving me. Things were changing so fast, it was hard to keep up. But a long forgotten feeling I'd only felt once was awakening in me:

Hope.

I've gotten my childhood wish since foster care: I've been adopted!

The fact that I was sick didn't matter to any of them. One by one they just hugged me even Billy (Though I had to lean forward so he could reach me.) and promised to be there every step of the way, according to Seth.

The thought made me smile. I was a part of a family and I belonged.

I whispered "Goodnight to Seth" as we entered the driveway where the police cruiser sat in park.

Apparently Charlie was still in the dark about the Supernatural. So it was probably a good idea for him not to see Seth like this. Jacob put me down and rang the doorbell. The Chief opened the door and pulled me into an awkward hug before offering his gratitude.

"Don't thank me. It was Seth who found her, Charlie"

"I'm still grateful, Ahh! Here he is!"

He cheered as human Seth joined the party. Charlie reached out and shook that hot little paw of his saying that his father would be proud of him. I don't remember much of happened next or what time Leah got here. The last thing I know was I took my meds and collapsed on the bed from exhaustion.