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Chapter 9: Happy, for now
Leah's P.O.V
The two packs and the Cullen's were standing outside Emily and Sam's house saying goodbye to the happy family before they travelled half way across the country for a relaxation holiday. I stared down at the sleeping angel in my arms and sighed, this was going to be the hardest 2 weeks in my life. I hugged Aiden a tiny bit tighter as I seen Emily coming up to me, staring intently at Aiden. I had to admit she was being really good about the situation, even setting back the holiday a few months to give me some time was pretty great of her. But I still couldn't help get mad at her for taking away Aiden from me.
"Leah it's only going to be 14 days, it's going to fly by. Trust me" I nodded my head and passed Aiden to Emily, as soon as he left my arms I felt sort of... empty. Emily smiled at me.
"Come on love, were going to be late" Called Sam from the car. Emily frowned as Aiden started to wake, he seen me in front of him and reached his arms out for me. I couldn't help but smile as it was apparent Aiden liked me a hell of a lot better than his parents.
"I'm sorry son, but Leah can't hold you now, were going away" Emily gave me a nod as she turned to leave. Aiden started to cry as Emily brought him to the car, leaving me behind. It was hard to believe he was only 6 months old. His big brown eyes looked older and his Thick brown hair was still growing rapidly.
The family got into Emily's jeep and gave us a wave, and left down the road, taking my gravity with them.
I sucked in a deep breath as I saw Jake coming up to me with a troubled expression.
"Come on lee, let's go for a run" He said giving me a friendly smile. I nodded, so we both broke in a run for the forest.
I let the shivers run down my spine seconds before exploding into the grey wolf I was slowly growing to except.
"So how's it going Jake with everyone, I kind of just realised I haven't spoke to everyone in ages, so fill me in." I needed him to get my mind away from Aiden, and he seemed to realize that.
"Well nothing much is happening, Quill Is over the moon that he isn't the only one that has imprinted on a little one, though Paul still hasn't stopped calling him a pervert, it was hilarious" I frowned
"Jake tell paul I don't think of Aiden romantically" I shuddered at the thought "I see him like a mother and child relationship, you know what I mean; surely you know what I'm talking about. With you and Nessie."
Jake barked jokingly
"Leah didn't you know? I'm not imprinted anymore, but you can't really say that I'm a free man for reasons I can't really explain it's so confusing."
I stopped running and breathed in for a minute, shocked.
"Wait am I the only one who didn't know that" I thought confused
"No, the cullen's still think I'm imprinted, because if they knew I wasn't then they would kick me out. But I can't leave them" Realization hit me quickly.
"Bella" I said simply, not needing an answer
"Yeah, Bella. But I have decided not to tell her. I will just stay her friend. I can't risk her friendship by telling her I love her. I can't" I nodded, suddenly feeling selfish, Jake was going through a lot right now and I didn't even bother checking in on him. Well that was about to change.
"Come on Jake, I didn't think you were the one to down play a fight, if you want Bella as more then a friend then you have to tell her, come on man we all can see how down you have become since the party. Now tell her and you will feel a lot better for it" Jake whimpered
"I don't know lee I will think about it, thanks anyway" I nodded feeling a lot more relaxed
I sighed, knowing when I phased back human I would feel the pain being away from Aiden caused me, but I knew I had to get on with it anyway.
"Come on Jake, let's go see Bella" Jake barked excitedly while I just rolled my eyes
"Come on wolf boy"
Me and Jake arrived at the house in a matter of minutes, The loss of Aiden was taking its toll on me so I stayed outside for a while. I just needed some fresh air that's all. Jake looked at me with worry on his face as he walked inside to be greeted by Nessie.
All the worries that I had stopped entering my mind before came flooding back in my mind,
Was he ok?
Did he hurt himself, was that why he was crying when he left?
Would Sam drop him? He was a clumsy idiot sometimes
I made up my mind instantly; tonight I would follow the family and look for Aiden to see if he was ok, then go straight after. Yep that was the plan.
I walked through the open door and frowned when I heard shouting coming through from the sitting room, oh God please don't tell me Jake told Bella in front of everybody. I walked in the sitting room and it went quiet, Bella and Jake were staring at each other like they were having a silent conversation through their eyes.
"Jake is it true, you're not imprinted anymore?" Bella asked, you would have to be deaf not to hear the hope in her voice..
" Yeah Bella, and I have to tell you something but please don't leave afterwards ok?" Bella nodded " I lo-" Jake was interrupted by a menacing growl coming from the corner, the Cullen's were looking towards Carlisle to know what to do. Carlisle shook his head.
What happened next was so fast if I blinked I would have missed it. Edward pinned Jacob to the wall growling in his face.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you Jacob or you won't make it out of this house alive." Edward said his voice low with anger.
"I don't care Edward" Jake said his voice painful, Edwards grip was tightening.
"I love her!" Jake screamed "And I have never stopped loving her, Bella I would give up my life just to make you happy and if that is what you want, I am prepared for that right now." The room went quiet, I looked at Bella and she was shocked into silence.
Edward growled loudly and lunged towards his throat.
My sight went red, and I did the first thing that came into my head, I jumped at Edward before He got in contact with Jacob. He was so angry he wasn't even prepared when I jumped on his back and ripped him off of Jake.
Edward turned towards me, his eyes black with anger. I knew exactly what was about to happen next. He lunged towards me and got a good grip on my body, I gave out a whimper knowing it was too late to change into my wolf form. Edward tightened his grip on me, and there was a terrible crack in my body. He let go and I collapsed on the ground, I gasped at the pain. I couldn't even move my body. My eyesight got dizzy and I slipped into unconsciousness.
Jake's P.O.V
I started to sake as I saw Leah's crumpled body on the ground, Edward turned towards me and I used all my strength to smash his stone body into the nearest wall. Edward collapsed on the ground and lifted his head to me, he looked at me with one of his broken expressions, the only difference now was I didn't look away; I had no sympathy for him because he hurt Leah. I turned towards her lifeless body and felt a bit better knowing Carlisle was treating her.
I felt a presence next to me and turned towards it, and smiled at the angel next to me. Bella put her hand into mine and smiled lovingly at me. I couldn't believe it I had actually won.
"You haven't won yet Jacob black" Said a broken voice in front of me "I will be back, and I will have what is rightfully mine, Like my wife and daughter. I won't see you for some time, so make your time worthwhile, for you won't have it forever" Edward said, I was about to give a rude reply back, but he vanished before I had the chance. I turned towards my angel.
"And by the way Jake, I love you too." She said and leaned into my lips.
