Oh, my God! Another chapter already I can't believe it and it's the longest chapter yet! Just to let everyone know this is probably only going to be around 15 to 20 chapters. Not a very long story, but I think a decent size so I hope you like this chapter, because my Glee marathon is giving me a lot of juice to write with! I really want to hear what you think she let me know :)

Love Nicki Riggs

The days pasted since Rachel found out about the pack and soon it was two weeks to the day that she found out. She and Paul had kept to their running every morning and sometimes when he didn't have to patrol or work right after they would find a fallen log to sit and talk on for a few hours. Usually it was light stuff just their interests, but lately their conversations had been getting deeper and more personal it seemed so easy to open up to Paul who she had learned in the past weeks was kind of a pervert and seemed to always have bad thoughts on his minds. But behind all that he was also a very sweet and kind guy. As she brushed her hair she thought of her last conversation that had.

Rachel and Paul had just finished sprinting her trying to beat him, but with his longer legs and enhanced abilities he easily beat her. He waited a few seconds for Rachel to catch up and sat down on the fallen log and she joined him just seconds later. She caught her breath before speaking.

"I have to ask this, because it's been bothering me… how old are you? Cause the whole pack look to at least be twenty-five, but I know Seth is only fifteen and Jacob, Quil, and Embry are my age. But I have no idea how old you and Jared are." She said as she repulls her hair up. It had started falling when she was running full out.

"When school starts back I'll be a senior and so will Jared. We're both eighteen." He answered and she nodded her head.

"You all just look so much older than you really are." She said. "So have you lived on the reservation your whole life?" She questions. Paul shook his head.

"No, I was born in Tacoma, but my parents divorced when I was eight and I moved back here with my dad. My mom left and traveled the world, she's remarried now and I have three half-sisters – Lana who is nine, Brylynn who is seven, and Carson who is three. I don't see them a lot, because they live all the way in Florida." He explained. "Do you have any siblings?" He asks looking over at Rachel.

"No, I'm an only child. As you've already heard I have two fathers. One of them is my biological father, but we never found out which one was. It wouldn't change anything anyway. I love my Dad and Daddy." She said and then went on. "My Dad is a lawyer and my Daddy is a surgical doctor. What about your dad?" She questions. If she hadn't been looking at him she would have missed the shadow that passed over his face.

"I don't know. He left when I turned sixteen. The tribe has let me live on my own and some families help me out, but I was able to get a few jobs and the house is already paid off – it's a family house that's been passed down in the family. But I haven't heard from him since the day I turned sixteen." He said and she saw the tremors going through his body. She gently placed a hand on his arm and started rubbing up and down. She spoke in a gentle voice

"One of my biggest dreams was to always find my mother, but I never brought it up to my fathers in case it hurt them. But my just this year I found out who she was – Shelby Corcoran she was a rival coach to a Glee club. We tried at a relationship, but she thought it was too late and that she needed time to adjust to the idea. And I thought after giving her time she would come back and we could have at least a small relationship, but you know what happened? She ended up adopting my friend Noah's baby. She didn't want me she wanted a new baby – not some teenager. I didn't let anyone know, but after I found out she adopted a baby I broke down. I cried so hard thinking that it was just someone else who didn't want me. I couldn't take it." She said. Paul studied her face as she told her story and could see the misting of her eyes as she held back the tears just thinking about it. He slowly placed his arm around her shoulders and pulled her in close letting her nestle her head in the crook of his shoulder. She didn't cry, but just laid her head there for a few minutes, before she released what she was doing and pulled back abruptly. She stood up and looked at him.

"Race you back!" She said and before she even finished her sentence she was off down the road with him watching her run away from him. Up ahead Rachel grabbed her burning cheeks. Sometimes it was hard to remember that she had a boyfriend.

Rachel put down her comb as the memory flashed through her mind. She couldn't believe how comfortable she was around someone like Paul – he was eerily like Noah, but not at the same time. It was strange she had never had a boy show her so much attention, beside Finn, but she had to fight tooth and nail for the attention that he showed her. But with Paul she didn't have to do anything. As soon as she walked into a room he was there ready to talk or just sit and listen. It seemed like he was always there. Shaking her head to clear her thoughts she looked through her closet for a proper outfit. Tonight she was going to official meet the Elders for the first time and hear the legends. At first she had been against it stating that she had no relation to the tribe in anyway, but they were strong in their agreement stating that it didn't matter since she already knew their most trusted secret. And it would make more since after she heard the legends and how they came to be. Looking through her outfits she decided on a pair of thick black leggings and a red pullover that fell almost to her knees and off her shoulder a little with her favorite pair of Ugg boots. It was supposed to be cooler tonight that it had been for the other bonfires they had gone too so she added one of her favorite beanies that she loved to wear. She left her hair down in natural waves and just added a touch of make up before packing her bag to stay at Emily's. Making sure that she had everything she needed she headed to her car saying goodbye to Hannah who was actually off for once.

Rachel had met everyone at the beach around six-thirty, she was the last to show up and everyone had already taken spots around the fire and were covered in blankets. The only spot that was left open was one next to Paul who scooted over and lifted up his blanket for her to get under. On her other side was Embry so between the two of them and the blanket she was warm and snug not feeling the cool air at all. The Elders who had come to tell the stories were Billy Black, Old Quil, and Sue Clearwater who were all sitting together at what was made the head of the circle with everyone angled toward them. Billy Black was the first to start speaking.

"There once was a warrior named Taha Aki…" and just like that Rachel was drawn into the legends that were being told. She listened with all her attention barely noticing when the air started to get colder and Paul wrapping an arm around her shoulder. After the legend of Taha Aki was finished Billy went on the a few other legends and then Sue told another two. It was nearer ten o'clock before Old Quil spoke and he spoke of the Third Wife. That was the legend that held Rachel's attention the most,

"And that is the legend of imprinting." Old Quil said as he brought the legend to an end. Rachel looked around in confusion.

"What's imprinting?" She asked the group as a whole. No one seemed to want to answer her, but after a few minutes of silence Jacob answered her.

"It's not like love at first sight, really. It's more like...gravity moves...suddenly. It's not the earth holding you here anymore, she does...You become whatever she needs you to be, whether that's a protector, or a lover, or a friend." He said trying to find the best way to explain it. "You're always going to want to be around that person and you're always going to want to make sure she's happy. It hurts not to see them every day." Rachel pondered his words for a few minutes before speaking again.

"So do you have a choice?" She questions. This time it was Emily who answered.

"Yes, the imprintee has a choice. She can refuse him if she chooses and choose someone else, the imprinted while feel an emotional pain, but will respect her wishes. But what girl wouldn't want to be with the one person she knows was mad for her?" Emily questions.

"Who has all imprinted?" Rachel questions and feels Paul stiffen, but doesn't pay it any mind.

"Well Jared imprinted on me." Kim said grabbing his hand and flashing him a dainty smile. "We've been together a year now. I handed him a pencil in class one day and after that it was just over." She said getting a dreamy look in her eyes.

"Sam imprinted on my a few weeks after he shifted for the first time. I fought it at first, but after a while I realized why would I want to fight being with my perfect match. After that I just let go and I have never been happier." Emily said giving a kiss to Sam's cheek. Rachel smiled at the two couples and after a few minutes that topic of imprinting was changed as the Elders left the younger generation to themselves. Hours later found most of the group walking back toward Emily's to crash in the two spare rooms, couch, and floor.

The next morning found Rachel waking up in a room by herself, she remembered going to bed with Bella in the larger bed with her, but it seemed the older girl was already up and in the kitchen where she could smell breakfast. Looking over at the clock she saw that it was nearer eight thirty. Getting out of the bed she quickly dressed in a pair of skinny jeans shove into her Ugg boots and a long sleeve blue shirt and braided her hair to the side. Making her way silently down the hallway she stopped at the kitchen door as she heard her name being said.

"So when are you going to tell her Paul?" She heard Embry's voice question.

"When the time is right." Was the mumbled response. Rachel waited a few seconds before something else was said.

"Imprinting is a big deal. You need to tell her before she leaves." Sam instructed and she heard a grunt from Paul. Pushing the door open everyone looked over an saw her standing there. Rachel was the first to say something.

"Why would Paul have to tell me something about imprinting?" She questions look over at the boy in question as a thought passed through her mind. "I don't have anything to do with imprinting, do I?" She questions her voice raising an octave. Paul stood from his seat at the table and started to walk toward her. "No, tell me! Why would you have something to tell me about imprinting?" She shrieks her voice rising louder and louder as she took a step back. "Tell me Paul! Now!" She shouted. He seemed to take a deep breath and then his shoulders sagged.

"I imprinted on you the first time I meet you." And then Rachel was running. Running as fast as she could away from the boy you just basically proclaimed to be her soulmate.

Paul had followed after Rachel a few minutes after she ran out of the kitchen finding himself on the beach staring at her back as she said on a piece of drift wood and stared at the waves crashing onto the land. He made his way over there and sat down next to her. He didn't say anything and decided to let Rachel speak first. It took her a whole ten minutes before she said anything.

"What are we going to do?" She questions quietly still not looking at him. "I have twenty days until I go back home to Lima. I can't stay here in Forks. And you can't leave." She said finally looking at him, but he didn't look at her he stared at the waves like she was doing a few minutes before.

"I know, we'll figure something out, but I can't not see you. I have to see you even if that means I have to run to Ohio every few weeks to hang out with you for a few days, but I have to be able to see you." He said with a long sigh. Rachel studied his face for a few minutes.

"I have a boyfriend in Ohio that I love." She said finally and Paul whipped around to face her.

"But does he love you? You've told me all about Finn and how hard you had to fight for him. Are you sure he really loves you? Or is he just with you to have someone at his side that will follow his every word?" He questions sharply. Rachel shook her head and stood up though it didn't make much of a difference.

"Don't say that about Finn, I know you imprinted on me, but that doesn't give you a right to say that about the man I love. I'm not leaving Finn to be with you, not after I fought so hard for him." She said with strength. "I'll be your friend, but I can't be with you. Not while I'm with Finn, but I'll figure something out to make sure you don't hurt." She said. Paul stood up quick towering over her small frame.

"I know you think you love him, Rachel, but you don't. I'm going to show you how a man is really supposed to treat his woman. I'm going to make you fall in love with me. One way or another." He said pulling her in close, she closed her eyes thinking he was about to kiss her, but instead she felt a light pressure on her forehead and then it was gone. When she opened her eyes he was already at the forest edge turning back to give her a smirk. "I will make you love me, Rachel Barbra Berry. That's a promise and I keep my promise." And then he was gone. She slowly sank down onto the log again and drew a deep breath. This was going to be hard.

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