A.N. Hey guys, here's the next chapter. I have a poll on my channel so do me a favour and check it out please.

Oh and yeah and to my reviewer britnic77; your PM thing is disabled so I can't give you a reply… so I thought I'd do it here. :-) : No, Bella and Embry were not 'friends' per say; they have seen each other a couple of times at Jake's garage but no, they were not really friends before. Plus, Bella went through a lot of suffering but the pack actually don't know the extent of it. They probably just think that she had a broken heart just like any other girl. They weren't really aware of anything else because remember, Bell did spend most of her time avoiding them until that time on the beach. I hope this answers your question

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Chapter 10: Why MY Bella?

Embry didn't even try to wipe the smile off of his face as he stripped off and phased. It was his turn to patrol with Jared, but he wasn't there yet so Em had a chance to think by himself for once. And how sweet those thoughts were. He had an imprint!
A gorgeous, smart and funny imprint. His smile grew wider as he thought about her; she was so perfect, and she was made for him! Embry couldn't understand how he had gotten so lucky. His wolf ran with a spring in its step as it replayed her name over and over.

Bella. Bella. Isabella. Isabella. Bella.

He had always liked Bella; she wasn't like the other girls. She wasn't interested in shopping or even boys. Well, not until she started to date Jake anyway and that was only because he was a pushy guy and…

Jake?

Jake.

The smile fell off his face instantly. Holy shit! He had forgotten all about Jake; his best friend. His wolf stopped in its tracks as he thought it over. He had imprinted on Bella; Bella Swan. His pack brother's girlfriend. His pack brother's ex-girlfriend. His best friend's ex-girlfriend. Shit!

What the hell was he gonna do? He didn't regret what had happened, how could he regret Bella? But what he did regret were the circumstances; how the hell was this gonna work out? Maybe he could talk to Jake, try to get him to listen. Try and get him to understand? Embry laughed aloud despite himself. Yeah, right; like that'd work. But what else was there to do? Well, at least he knew what he wasn't gonna do; he wasn't gonna back down, that was for sure. He had been lucky enough to find someone who was practically made for him and there was no way he was giving up on her. Oh no, not in this lifetime.

Jake was just gonna have to deal with it; one way or another….

Dude, you imprinted on Bella?... Oh, this is not gonna end well- Jared

Embry's eyes widened; he had been so deep in thought that he hadn't even noticed the other wolf.

So, what are you gonna do? – Jared asked, sounding a mixture of amused, confused and sympathetic.

You know, if I was you; I would just tell him that he's gotta let her go – Jared

It's not that easy – Embry snapped.

Embry never snapped.

You know Jake, you think he's just gonna hand her over just because I imprinted. You've seen what's been in his head over the past few weeks; it's been filled with ways to get her back – Embry

Then what are you gonna do? Give up on her?- Jared

Embry growled at the thought.

Exactly- Jared

He couldn't imagine giving up on Kim; not even if she begged him to go away.

Look, the way I see it is this; she was Jake's girlfriend. Main word being 'was'. Now you've imprinted on her what Jake needs to do is leave her alone – Jared

He loves her, and if she takes him back, I jus….- Embry

He couldn't even finish his sentence; it was just too painful.

Will you be okay with that, Em? Even if it's what she wants, would you be okay with her being with somebody else? – Jared asked incredulously.

Embry thought about it.

I suppose, if she was happy then…. - Embry

Don't give me that crap; you and I both know that the stupid 'be whatever she needs' thing is pure bullshit. What she needs is you and you need her. You need to be together, Embry. You're meant for each other. Now, I'll ask you again; no bullshit answers this time. Forget everything that the elders and their outdated laws and legends have told you. This time, go with your instincts. Would you be okay with her being with Jacob? – Jared

Embry thought about it again. His wolf growled out his answer.

Mine – Embry

Exactly- Jared

…..You know he's gonna wanna fight though, right? – Jared

And I'm ready for him – Embry

-333-

Embry grunted as Jake's fist was embedded into his face again and again. He was barely conscious when the rest of the pack showed up and Jared and Paul dragged the baby alpha off of him.
"What the fuck it going on here?" Sam bellowed; they all flinched a little. Embry spat some blood on the floor, along with a tooth, and Quil helped him to stand.
"Ask that asshole!" Jake screamed as he tried to take a lunge for Embry again; Jared and Paul held onto him tighter. Sam should his head at Jake's uncharacteristic behaviour and turned to Embry who was a lot calmer. As usual.

"What's going on?" He asked with an even voice; Embry had to spit again before speaking,
"I imprinted on Bella." He answered; Sam gave him a knowing look.
"I'll fucking kill you!" Jake tried to lunge again, unsuccessfully.
"I said I was sorry, man." Embry tried to defuse the situation; as much as he loved Bella, he didn't wanna have to fight with his friend.
"How could you do this to me? We're supposed to be best friends! You could have had anyone on this fucking rez! Why her? Why MY Bella!" Jake asked as he slapped his own chest in a possessive manner.

"It wasn't my choice." He answered, his voice rising a little; even if it was, he wouldn't change it for the world.
"Both of you calm down! Paul, Jared; take Jake for a run. Jake, leave with Paul and Jared." Sam ordered; when they were out of view, he turned to the rest of the pack.
"Leah, Quil, Embry, Seth; we're going back to Emily's." He informed them.

-333-

"You see, what I don't get is why you're the only one who's injured. Jake doesn't have a scratch on him." Quil commented as he stuffed another one of Emily's muffins in his mouth while handing one to Leah. She looked up at him and laughed as crumbs fell from his lips; he was so cute.
"Yeah, I wanna know what happened there too, actually." Sam added; Embry winced as Emily dabbed the cloth over an open wound on his face.
"Sorry honey." She apologised.

"I wanted to do something…. But I couldn't. I pulled up my fist and I just…. Couldn't." He told them; Seth nodded.
"Well, you're kinds already stealing his girl; it would be plain bad if you beat him up as well, right?" He deduced; Sam, Quil and Leah nodded while Embry shook his head.
"No, it's not that….. You guys remember Saturday night; the way Bella was throwing up all over the place just because Jacob was hurt." He tried to jog their memories; there was silence until Quil finally jumped and spoke.

"You were afraid that you'd hurt her." Embry nodded his head. They all understood now.

Embry didn't sleep well that night. He actually didn't sleep at all. His mind was going back and forth between Bella and Jake. Bella and Jake. By the time the morning came, he had resolved nothing and he felt like he had a hangover; he looked at himself in the mirror and scowled. Great, he looked bad. Real bad. His face was only half healed….. Oh shit, and he was supposed to be going to see Bella today. How the hell was this gonna work? He couldn't go to her when his face looked like this. But he couldn't cancel on her either….

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