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Chapter 8 (Additions)

Bella's POV

February

For three months, I spent being taken from wolf to wolf. Jacob, Rachel, Jared, Charlie, and Sam's birthdays had come and gone, and so had Christmas. The pack said I brightened their day. After that I couldn't stay away. When I went to see Emily and Sam at the hospital Jake would come. But sometimes he had patrol; much to his annoyance. Anyway, after Emily let slip that they were wolves, I asked Jacob to show me. When he turned into a massive, reddish – brown wolf, I wasn't just shocked, I was amazed. I even admitted to the pack, that talking to the Jake that couldn't talk back, was way better than talking to the one who could. That had made them laugh.

I found I had met most of the pack, except from Seth Clearwater, who was only two years older than me. We were great friends, constantly planning our next prank and making jokes about everyone. Jacob wasn't so happy. I don't know why, but he got ridiculously overprotective of me, when I was with Seth. It was very confusing.

I had a tight schedule, to stick to. Everybody wanted to spend time with me, every day. So, I would wake up at seven and have breakfast with Billy, Charlie and Jake, then at eight I would go to the hospital and stay there until lunch. At one, I went to the beach with Rachel and Rebecca, and then went straight to Jared's at three. (Jared's house was amazing – open and spacious.) And Jared would tutor me, as I had missed a lot of school recently. He was really smart, and was really good at teaching me things I didn't understand. Then at three I would go to Embry's, where I met his mum Tiffany. She was lovely, and she taught me to bake and sew and paint. Quil and Embry would join us at four, demolishing our cakes and cookies. Like Seth, they were jokers and loved messing around with me. At six, I would go to Seth's mum's diner, and eat with him, Sue, and his sister, Leah.

Sue was nice, and a great cook, but Leah was bitter and cold. Seth told me to ignore her but it was hard, as she made horrible remarks about Sam. I couldn't just sit back and listen; I had to defend my friends. At eight, I would go home and spend time with Jake. Jake said that our time in the evening, was the highlight of his day. That made me blush. On Sundays we would all have lunch together, at Sue's Diner. I loved Sundays the most.

One morning, I woke up, got ready and went to have breakfast. No one was there. I searched the kitchen looking for a note, and found one stuck to the fridge.

Bella,

We had to run out: pack thing. Please stay with Emily until three, and then go to Embry's. If Quil and Embry don't come before six, go to Sue's Diner. I'll pick you up at one or the other. I'm so sorry I wasn't there to see you this morning. We'll see you later.

All my Love Jacob x

I sighed. An empty hole opened inside of my chest, and it was uncomfortable. Strange. I made myself breakfast, before walking outside. Wait, how are you going to get to the hospital? Jake obviously hadn't thought this through. I groaned in frustration, before walking back into the house. I hadn't been alone in a while, and the house was eerily quiet, what did I do? I perched on the couch arm rest, picking up the remote and flicking through the channels on the TV. Nothing. I sighed in defeat, walking to my room and grabbing an old copy of To Kill a Mockingbird. It was Jacob's, but he had given it to me, when I expressed my love of reading. I ran my fingers over the worn pages, trying to smooth the dog-eared corners.

Knock, Knock, Knock. I started, my heart beating in my chest. My mind automatically went to Phil. Had he found me? I quickly placed the book on my bedside table, and cautiously padded down the creaky stairs. My heart started to slow down, as I saw a dark brown head of hair through the window. Knock, Knock, Knock.

"Coming!" I called and opened the door. I didn't recognise the face at the door. He was young; younger than Seth "Who're you?"

"I'm Brady. Are you Bella?" he looked uncomfortable, but had a friendly smile stretched across his face.

"Yes. Are you a friend of Jacob?"

"Err, yeah, I suppose I am."

"Ok, well would you like to come in?" he shook his head and stuffed his hands in his pockets "Oh, ok." I closed the door behind me, sitting on the porch swing. Brady sat down next to me.

"You must be wondering why I'm here." I nodded, and swung my legs backwards and forwards. "Well, you know about phasing don't you?"

"Uh huh"

"Well, I phased, only today." My eyes widened and I stared incredulously at him.

"I thought that Sam says tha-..."

"I shouldn't go near others for a while?" I nodded "I asked if I could come and see you. Jake says sorry about the transportation mess up by the way" I was beyond confused.

"What? Wait, where are the others?"

"Trying to get Collin to phase back; he turned too."

"Oh." A frown crossed my features "So, why did you want to talk to me?"

"Because you're Jake's imprint." He said, shrugging.

"I'm his what?" he stood up, making the swing creak.

"You don't know?"

"Know what? Should I know something?" I was worried, what was I missing? What the hell was an imprint?

"Oh god, Jake is going to kill me." He moaned, covering his face with his hands "He is going to hunt me down and rip me to-..." I reached forward and pulled his hands away from his face.

"Hey, hey, hey. Not if I have anything to do with it." Imagining Jacob hurting Brady, made me tremble "He wouldn't hurt you if it meant hurting me." His hands clasped mine and he blinked.

"You would do that?" I nodded "Of course you would. Jake wasn't wrong when he said he got the suicidal imprint." He scrutinised me, before whispering to himself. "She would be alpha female." A scoff escaped his lips. I raised an eyebrow, but he shook his head.

"Jake would kill you?"

"Yep, he would hunt me down and rip me to pieces." I rolled my eyes.

"What's your favourite Disney film?" I admit it, I was random. But this was my way of getting my point across and getting answers.

"Err, I don't know...Hercules?" I grinned. Of course it would be.

"I like the Lion King. I cry every time Simba's dad dies for him." I started plaiting my hair "I would die for Jake. I would die for you, even though I hardly know you. I feel like this about everyone in the pack."

Everyone had a little secret of mine now. Emily had the biggest though. But I liked everyone knowing a little personal thing about me. Sam knew my favourite colour and my way of persuasion, Emily knew my crush, Jared knew my favourite subject (Art), Quil knew my favourite flavour ice-cream (strawberry), Embry knew my favourite singer (Ellie Goulding), Rachel knew my favourite colour and my favourite TV show (SpongeBob Square Pants), Rebecca knew my favourite flower (Roses) and Seth knew my most embarrassing secret (walking into school with my slippers on.) Now Brady knew how strongly I felt for the pack. They were my family.

Brady bopped my shoulder. "Thirteen, hey?" He winked.

"Yeah, why?" What was it with everyone and my age?

"No reason." Yeah, right. Like I believe that.

"How old are you?"

"Fourteen. I don't look it anymore, do I?"

"No, not really." None of them did. They looked like they were in their mid twenties. But Brady looked a bit younger, just a bit.

"So, who's Collin?" I was vaguely familiar of the name, but I couldn't place it.

"Collin Littlesea. He's Jake's, Becca's and Rachel's cousin. His mum was Billy's sister. She died five years ago."

"A year before Sarah Black?" The name had appeared in the family tree that Billy kept. Jacob had shown it to me, when he had explained that he was the rightful alpha, pointing out familiar names. That was where I had seen Collin's name.

"Yeah, and Harry Clearwater."

"What?" Leah and Seth's dad had died, in the same accident a Jake's mother?

"Harry, Billy, Sarah and Sue were driving home from a night out. Harry was sitting in the middle of the back, Sarah and Sue next to him. Billy was driving; the passenger seat was collapsed. But it was late and a truck went into them from behind." His face was haunted; pain glazing his eyes "Sue was lucky. Because she was sitting behind the collapsed passenger seat, with no seatbelt on, she got thrown forward and went smash into glove compartment. The collapsed chair broke away and sort of shielded her from the rest of the impact." He shot a look at me.

"What?"

"I could tell you the gory details, but I don't think Jake will be too happy."

"He's already going to kill you isn't he? May as well go out with a bang" he chortled, mussing my hair.

"Well, Harry was sitting in the middle. He got thrown forward and went through the windscreen, the car then ran him over. The paramedics were too late." I gulped. How had I been so harsh on his daughter? "Sarah was sitting behind Billy and wasn't wearing a seatbelt. She had fatal head damage from banging it on the seat in front and behind. She had serious whiplash and she died later on in hospital. Her children were there, so they got to say goodbye. Jake was the same age as me." He was shaking his head, tears brimming in his hazel eyes. I placed a hand on his shoulder, my own tears cascading down my cheeks.

"What happened to Billy?"

"It was strange. No one really knows how. They think it was the wheel and the dashboard sort of, collapsing in on him. He was thrown into the side and he lost all use of his legs. It was a bit of a mystery."

"He's a mysterious man." I joked. Brady studied me "What?"

"You're not at all what I expected. I mean, they said you were amazing, but I didn't think they would be right."

"Gee, thanks." I said sarcastically, rolling my eyes.

"I didn't mean it li-..." I laughed

"I know, Brady. Don't worry about it. So-..."

"Hey, Bella!" Jacob's familiar voice called. I smiled automatically, jumping up and bounding down the porch steps. Brady laughed at my enthusiasm, but I didn't care. I didn't realise how much I had missed Jake. I flew into his waiting arms, and he spun me around "Someone's happy to see me." He joked, placing me back on the ground.

"I am." I stated, throwing my arms around his waist. I felt him kiss my hair, and I sighed in content. "I always am."

"So, you met Brady?"

"Yep" I said, popping the 'p'.

"Do you like him?" I heard strain in his voice. Narrowed black eyes, met shocked brown.

"Hey, don't be like that. He's great. What is it with you? You're like this with Seth too." I was sad and angry. Sad, because he obviously felt he couldn't tell me. And angry, because he wouldn't. "Does it have something to do with this imprint thing?" Jacob blanched. His eyes met mine, and I'm sure the whole world clicked. Everything seemed like it was in HD, or something. Everything became more detailed, yet less. Jacob was stunning, standing there in total shock. The way I had looked at him before, really hadn't done him justice. He was indescribable.

"Ja-" I began.

"BRADY!" Jacob roared, running towards the porch. I turned just in time to see Jacob's massive, russet wolf collide with Brady's smaller, ashy-brown one. I screamed.

Jacob's POV

Bella leant in a kissed my lips, bringing her arms around my neck. I wrapped my arms around her tiny waist, scared that she would disappear. I licked her bottom lip, begging for entrance. Permission granted, my tongue roamed her mouth and she moaned in delight. Oh, crap.

Beep, Beep, Beep, Beep. I groaned. Really? Really? Just when it was getting to the good part. My duvet was on the floor and I was drenched in sweat. I rolled over, searching for the offensive alarm clock. The same dream had revealed itself to me in sleep, for about a week now. But it never went further than Bella moaning. Maybe that was a good thing. Thirteen years old. Yep, definitely a good thing.

I lay there for five minutes, thinking about Bella. Why did I have to imprint on her at this age? I wouldn't change the fact that I imprinted on her, but did she really have to be thirteen? That was just plain cruel. A painful howl interrupted my thoughts, and I shot up in bed. That wasn't a howl I knew.

It wasn't Sam: he had a deep rumble of a howl, barely audible for normal humans. It wasn't Jared: he had a howl like someone with a chest infection. It echoed around the reservation, sounding almost like a vibration. Quil, Embry and Seth were pretty similar: they had normal, howl at the moon sort of howls. Rachel and Rebecca had higher pitched howls. I was similar to Sam.

But I didn't know this howl. It was painful and scared. It was the howl of a new wolf. Shit. I thought, as I pulled on a pair of cut off shorts, and ran out of my room and down the stairs. Flicking on the kitchen light, I started searching for some paper and a pen. I banged on Charlie's and Billy's doors, knowing that they would want to be told. Charlie's door screeched open, and Bella's dad appeared, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

"What is it, kid? What time is it?"

"Six. The elders need to meet me on Second Beach. I need to go." I bit off the lid on the pen, and started scribbling a note to Bella.

"What about Izzy?"

"I'm writing her a note now." All my love Jacob x, I wrote "I'll meet Billy on first beach, kay? Can you get him ready, and bring him down?"

"Will do." Charlie said, walking over to Billy's room and entering.

"Thanks, I'll see you in a half hour." I called, through the door, before pinning the note on the fridge and running out the door.

The cold, morning air assaulted my hot skin and I shivered, bolting for the safety of the forest and phasing. My bones stretched and snapped, and I was soon a wolf instead of a man. I kept running, searching through my mind to find someone.

(Jake – italics

Brady - Bold)

The nerve! I can't believe he just kicked me out. I'm so going to-..-No way. I have paws! That's not normal. That is so not normal.

Brady, is that you?

Who's there?

It's Jake, Brady. Jacob Black.

Jake? Why the hell are you in my head?

You're a wolf, Brady

A wolf? Wait, so the legends were true?!

Yeah, they are.

Cool.

Cool?

Yeah, cool. I mean we can kill vampires, right?

Yep.

Precisely. Cool.

Ok, whatever. (Weirdo)

Hey, I heard that.

I know. Brady mentally groaned.

How much can you hear?

What do you mean?

Do you hear everything that goes through my mind?

Yep, it gets annoying, but it's a good way of communication. His big ashy-brown wolf head nodded, and sat down on the ground. I joined him.

But I have secrets!

Not anymore, you don't. My mind flickered to Bella, and how my dreams weren't so much of a secret.

Who's that?

Bella.

Who's Bella?

My imprint.

Crap! That's true too?!

Yep.

No, way. That sucks.

Why? I was surprised at how judgmental he had sounded.

I didn't mean it like that, Jake. It just seems strange. His huge hazel eyes bore into mine. Shrugging, I thought of how I had felt when I had imprinted on Bella; emphasising the part when I saw our children, in the future. A flicker of jealously, burned at the back of my mind. Brady looked uncomfortable. I bumped his shoulder, grinning slightly.

Don't worry, Brady. I know how you feel. I was in your shoes only a couple of weeks ago. Brady looked surprised.

Really?

Really. My mind drifted to Bella. She was probably awake now. I sighed.

How old is she? She looks young.

She's thirteen. Brady's mouth fell open.

Thirteen?!

Yeah, I know, I know. I stood up, walking in the direction of my house. Save me the lecture, Brady. "She's young" "Dude, that's creepy" "Oh, you can't hug her, people might find it pervy." "You hurt her, there'll be hell to pay" I growled.

Sorry, Jake. I was just shocked, is all.

I know, I know...do you think you can phase back? Sam will need to lay some ground rules.

Sam Uley?

Yep, he's alpha.

Who else is a wolf?

Sam, me, Jared Cameron, Embry Call, Quil Ateara, Seth Clearwater, you. A howl came from my left. Great. Again, really? And now Collin Littlesea. (Collin - underlined)

What the hell has happened to me? Why the hell do I have paws? Collin started biting himself, to see if he was the animal.

Hey Collin, long time no see.

Jake? Jake, is that you? Why are you in my head?

You're a wolf, Collin.

Who was that?

Brady Fuller.

Oh. So Jake, care to explain, why the hell I am a massive dog?!

The legends are true. You are our newest member of the pack.

What does that mean? Collin was definitely better at thinking of the future. He would be a good addition to the pack.

You have to protect the humans.

From what? Brady was now curious, tilting his head to one side.

Vampires.

Vampires!? Brady and Collin cried, fear in their eyes.

Vampires. Don't worry; you're made to kill them. I showed them, themselves through my eyes. Emphasising on the sharp razor teeth, and the black dagger-like claws. The two puffed their chest out; quite comically, I might add. I went on to show them some of my encounters with vampires, and showed them the adrenaline rush you get when you kill one. A new mind shimmered into my vision, and Sam appeared, looking unkempt. (Sam – Italics & underlined)

I'm here, I'm here. What did I miss? He panted, breaking through the trees as he spoke.

Brady Fuller and Collin Littlesea. Brady knows pretty much everything; Collin, not so much. Ah, you need to issue alpha order.

Right. You are not to tell anyone about us, or vampires. You mustn't be in a friendship or relationship (wince) with anyone, outside of the pack. If you imprint, you have permission to tell them of your new status. Sam didn't like using the alpha command. He hated it in fact.

What!? We can't tell our family?

No. Collin was quiet, staring at the ground. I scowled.

Can we speak to other imprints?

Of course, why?

I want to meet Bella. That was a shocker. Did I want a newly phased wolf, meeting my imprint? He could hurt her. I wouldn't.

You can't know that, Brady. I knew I always liked my cousin. Thanks, Jake.

Since when did you become the wolf handbook? Brady spat, sizing Collin up. I growled.

Come on, Brady. No need to be like that. Sighing heavily, I turned to Sam. I want to be here to explain the whole Bella being young thing. Will you go with Brady?

I think it's best if Brady goes on his own. Wait, what? He'll be fine, Jacob.

How do you know? The slightest thing could set him off. What if she's too close? My mind flashed to Emily, and Sam flinched.

You really think that little of me? Come on, I'll be on my best behaviour.

Jake, I have a feeling that this will be fine.

Well, if you have a feeling, that's alright. The feeling will just protect my imprint, when a horse sized wolf goes to take her face off! Alright, that was low. Sam cried out in pain, glaring at me with hurtful eyes. Sorry, Sam.

I just think that Brady will protect Bella, Jake. She will be alpha female. We all have a strong instinct to protect her.

Fine. But, Brady, if you so much as-

Yeah, I know, I know. So, your house, right?

Shit. She was supposed to go and see Emily this morning. She couldn't get there. How was I so stupid? I hit myself with my paw, and turned back to Brady. I guess. We'll see you later. Oh, and just so you know; I ended up with the suicidal imprint. Look after her. And tell her I'm sorry about the transportation failure.

Will do. I'm guessing I just think human thoughts? I had clearly underestimated Brady. He was quite smart. Gee, thanks. I laughed and Brady was gone, along with his thoughts.

In the next half hour, I discussed what being a wolf meant with Collin, deliberated over what positions Collin and Brady would take in the pack, with Sam, and talked to my dad and the rest of the elders, about our new members. Charlie wasn't aware of the pack, much to our annoyance. The elders and the pack were continuously debating over telling him everything. An itching sort of feeling was present in my chest the whole time, and I knew I needed to get back to Bella before she noticed it too. Each step closer to my home; my chest loosened its vice like grip. Just being near her was enough to make my day.

"Hey Bella!" I cried, exiting the shade of the trees. She was on the porch with Brady, leaning against the arch. And when she saw me, her whole face lit up like the sun. She beamed, jumping the steps and bolting towards me. Brady laughed, leaning against one of the wooden pillars, amused at the sight of his tough future alpha, melt like candle wax because of one little girl. I rolled my eyes at him, before catching Bella easily and swinging her around in a circle. "Someone's happy to see me." Not as happy as I was to see her, nothing could compare to that. I dropped her carefully on the floor.

"I am." She flung her arms around my waist, and I kissed her strawberry scented hair. A sigh escaped my lips. "I always am." Thirteen. Thirteen. Thirteen. The annoying little voice chanted. Yes, I know she's thirteen.

"So, you met Brady?"

"Yep" She shot a tender smile at Brady. I immediately thought of their age difference: it wasn't much of a big one.

"Do you like him?" My eyes narrowed, and I grit my teeth. He better keep his distance.

"Hey, don't be like that. He's great. What is it with you? You're like this with Seth too." She'd noticed? Naw, crap. A painful jolt burst through my chest, when I saw the hurt in her eyes. I was completely unprepared for what she said next. "Does it have something to do with this imprint thing?" My mouth fell open and I was probably doing a good impression of a goldfish. What did she just say? No way, is she that smart! Wait, Brady didn't know that she didn't know. Brady looked anxious. I am going to slaughter him. Bella met my eyes, slightly worried.

The world twisted; not into a better position but a different one. Bella stared at me, with adoring eyes. Did I just imprint? All over again? The pull was stronger; slightly more painful, rather than uncomfortable. Will I ever catch a break? Oh right, I was in the middle of castrating Brady.

"Ja-"she breathed.

"BRADY!" I screamed, ripples of anger running over my skin. Brady had his arms crossed over his chest, and was standing his ground. I had to hand it to him: having your true alpha about to attack you, was enough to make a fully grown wolf tremble. He had courage. The picture of my russet wolf attacked my senses, and I was soon standing as a wolf, not a man. My teeth made contact with Brady's greyish wolf neck, and I tasted the sharp, rusty taste of blood. Brady whined in pain. A blood curdling scream cut through the air, and I stiffened. (Jake – italics, Brady – Bold)

Jake, you need to stop: Bella needs you.

You told her?! I shot a glance at Bella. She was ok. A little shaken up, but ok.

I wasn't told! I'm sorry. Next time, a little warning would be nice.

Yeah, next time. I sneered, walking away from Bella, towards the privacy of the trees. She looked stung.

Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. Sor- Brady's voice faded, as I changed back from my wolf form. I tugged at the cord around my ankle, slipping on the cut off shorts and racing back to my imprint. Her small body was soon wrapped around mine.

"Are you ok, Jake?"

"I suppose."

"Do you want me to drop it?" I studied her and nodded "Ok. I won't ask anymore." Charlie appeared at the door.

"Bella, someone's on the phone for you. Says it's something about a Phil Dwyer." Bella and I froze.

"I've got it." She said, choked. Her chin in the air, her lip trembling, her fists clenched. My imprint walked forward to meet her worst fear.

A/N: When Brady phased for the first time, he was angry because his brother kicked him out ;)