Chapter 7 – Truth & Fainting

Embry was practically bouncing off the walls of the cab of his truck. He and Anna had officially been together for six months and the summer had just barely started. Anna had started working at Sue Clearwater's book store, Embry worked at Harry's diner across the street. He thought it was ironic they worked for one of the happiest married couples in La Push. Even after Harry passed away Sue ran both places and kept the money coming in. Both businesses practically ran themselves; a little help from Leah, Seth, sue and some of the pack and it was almost as if Harry was never gone.

Embry was excited about picking Anna up for the bonfire, but was nervous. He was going to tell her tonight. They couldn't go any further in their relationship if he didn't tell her now while he had the guts to explain it and show her. Jake and Lauren both said they'd help as much as they possibly could. They knew it wasn't going to be easy for him.

Embry pulled up and barely got the truck parked and shut off as he watched Anna jog down the steps of the porch; he got out as she ran and jumped into his arms. He chuckled as he lifted her off the ground and softly kissed her lips. "Not that I'm complaining, but what's your rush?" Embry mumbled against her lips as he placed her on her feet in front of him.

Anna smiled brightly as she ran her thumb across his soft lips wiping her gloss from his lips; figuring peach just wasn't his color and was bound to get some type of razing from his friends if he showed up with the hint of color on his lips. "I missed you. We haven't seen each other in a couple of days because of work and plus I'm excited about the bonfire tonight."

Embry chuckled again as he watched her hop into the driver side of the truck as she sat in the middle and Embry climbed in, he made sure she buckled the lap belt on and his hand found hers immediately as their fingers laced together. Embry pulled out and headed to the beach.

Once they got there Embry started to get out of the truck, when Anna's hand on his forearm stopped him. His intense Mocha eyes locked with her blues and he smiled as he watched her unbuckle her belt as she moved around and got on her knees.

Anna pressed her forehead against his. "See, the way I figure it, is we can pretend we were running late, but only we will know we were on time." Her lips came down and touched his as he chuckled softly and wrapped his arms around her. Anna felt Embry pull her closer as she slowly threw one leg over his lap and sat comfortably straddled on his lap. Her back was against the steering wheel but she had enough room to move if need be.

Embry smirked into the kiss. He really did like her way of thinking. His hands started on her hips as her hands were on his shoulders. Before he knew it both of his hands grabbed her jean clad rear and enjoyed the gasp she let out against his lips when he pulled her closer. Her hands slid up his neck and buried in his hair. He loved it when she played with his hair.

Anna felt his lips detach from hers as they softly placed open mouth kisses along her jaw to her ear and then down the sensitive flesh of her neck. She knew he felt her shiver as her skin broke out in goose bumps. She felt her breath hitch in her throat as his overly warm hands played with the hem of her t-shirt before the soft skin of his fingertips made contact with the flesh just above the waist of her jeans. Their make out sessions had been getting heavier and were definitely not PG rated anymore; more like PG-13 possibly moving towards the rated R category.

Embry kissed back up her neck and to her lips again; he growled against her lips as they parted and his tongue slowly slipped into her mouth. Her tongue rubbed and caressed his and he nearly came unhinged in the cab of his truck. Embry slowly pulled back but couldn't help as he stole a couple more single kisses from her lips. She giggled and it was complete music to his ears. "C'mon beautiful we can't be totally late. The elders are showing up tonight."

Anna cringed. "Embry you didn't tell me the elders were coming."

Embry chuckled as he opened the door and carefully maneuvered her from his lap and set her on her feet as he slid from the truck as well. "Don't worry so much. It's normal for them to show up to the bonfire's every once in a while." Embry's hand encased Anna's as their fingers laced together and he led her down the beach to where they could both see the bonfire was just slowly being put together and lit as well.

Embry stopped next to the drift wood that would serve as places to sit plus there were blankets all spread out too. His hand dropped Anna's as his arm wound around her waist and pulled her deeper into his side. Embry leaned down and kissed the top of her head.

Anna smiled up at Embry, but was pulled from her thoughts as someone said her name. She looked over and saw Emily walking over to her with her arms open. "Hey Em." Anna smiled as she welcomed the smiling woman in her arms for a warm hug.

Emily laughed as she hugged Anna. "I'm so glad you could make it tonight. We don't get together often but it's always nice to have all the boys and their girls come with like a nice big family."

Anna laughed as she pulled back. "Yea I'm glad you guys decided to do the whole get together during the night; with me working at Sue's during the day I didn't want to miss it. Though I'm sure Sue would've let me have the time off. I don't want to take advantage of her that way."

Emily nodded. "I don't blame you Sue is definitely good people. She will be coming tonight as well, so nothing to worry about there. Sue took over Harry's position on the council after he passed away. So she definitely understands the importance of the bonfires and get togethers."

"Excuse me Emily, Embry. Can I speak to Anna alone for a minute?" A baritone voice requested.

Imagine Anna's surprise when she turned around and none other than Paul Lahote was standing there with his hands shove in his pockets. Anna giggled when she heard Embry growl slightly. Anna quirked an eyebrow at Paul but looked over at Embry as he hand came up and touched the middle of Embry's t-shirt covered chest and patted it softly. "It's okay Embry.

Paul followed Anna as they walked away. He knew he could go anywhere but Embry's eyes and ears would be focused on the two of them. Paul knew Embry was just itching for him to give him a reason to beat the shit out of him for messing with Anna or hurting her. Paul wasn't stupid enough to do it again. He'd learned his lesson.

Anna stopped when they got to the shoreline. "Okay Paul what do you want? That's the nicest you've ever been to me so let's get on with it."

Paul scowled, damn she was smart. "Look I uh…I just wanted to apologize for the way I acted and treated you. It was completely out of line and it won't ever happen again."

Anna's blue eyes widened in shock as she looked up at Paul. "Did you just apologize?"

Paul chuckled deeply as he nodded. "Yea I supposed I did. Someone opened my eyes and I had a change of heart. Actually, it shouldn't have taken someone talking to me to understand I should've never done any of the bullshit to you. I was an asshole and I'm sorry. I should've known better than to EVER treat a lady that way." Paul smirked. "You're still shorter than me."

Anna nodded a couple of times as she rolled her lips together. "I accept your apology Paul. Just don't let it happen again; to me or anyone else."

Paul nodded. "Yes ma'am." Paul watched as Anna walked away. Embry had created a monster in her, but he knew she belonged with Embry and after that conversation he knew exactly why the Quileute God's had Embry imprint on Anna. They literally were perfect for each other. Paul shook his head as he jogged off down the beach to find his own imprint.

Embry was glad Paul apologized to Anna for all the rotten things he'd done to her. Embry smiled as Anna appeared at his side and wrapped his arms around her as she buried her face in his t-shirt covered chest; he felt her arms wrap around his torso. He was terrible nervous about revealing what he really was. But it was just time. When he told Sam, he agreed and so did Jake and Quil.

About an hour later Anna sat looking at Embry. She was shocked to say the least. Either he was being completely serious right now, or he was completely delusional. She wasn't entirely sure which it was. Suddenly she went completely pale as she looked around the bonfire. Everyone was hanging on her every movement and possibly whatever words came out of her mouth next.

"Umm." Her tongue came out and wet her dry lips after which she rolled them together. Did Embry really just tell her he could change into a giant wolf and kill vampires?

Everyone watched as Anna stood up and apparently that was the wrong move because next thing they saw was Embry catching her before her body hit the sand as she fainted.