Chapter 10: Truth at last.
She knew she shouldn't have mentioned the wolf pack, but she was getting so irritated with them interrupting them every time. First Embry and then Seth. She needed to go and explain how she knew. She didn't want Seth to get in trouble. She picked up a box she had kept hidden from her mother for two years now. She opened it and took out a small medicine bag and piece of silver. She walked to the window, opened it and jumped out then ran to Sam Uley's house. She could hear the boys inside, she heard Sam yelling about responsibility and she began to get angry. Seth didn't need to be lectured by this arrogant Alpha male. She liked the other Alpha much better, he was kinder, more compassionate. Jacob she sensed was actually the true Alpha.
As she got closer she got more and more angry. Her hair in the front began to change color, her hands lengthened, her fingernails growing long and pointed, then turning into sharp claws. She felt her eyes changing the pupils turning to slits, the color turning to acid yellow. The shadows on and about the house became more clear and she could see the different heat waves coming off from things. Her neck began to pop as her spine elongated. She reached for the door as blood poured out of her mouth, as her jaw began to shift. She knocked lightly, but it sounded like someone had slammed a sledge hammer against the door. The windows jarred throughout the house. Sam came to the door and looked out. He threw the door open as he saw Cortina standing there, bloody and in pain. He went to reach for her, but she managed to shake her head and motion for him and the others to follow her into the yard. Which they did, Seth and Embry stared at her in horror, they tried to go to her but the others wouldn't let them.
Cortina motioned Sam to her and pushed the bag and piece of silver into his hands. A note sat on the top. Sam opened it.
"The medicine bag contains Cortina Mortal de la Noches' human essence. The silver contains her power. She will transform when the silver is free. After the transformation, place the silver back in the bag and she will become human once again. Only on the full moon does she not need help to transform. Cortina Mortal de la Noches (Deadly Night Shade) is in control and she is harmless to humans and others like herself. She only kills one creature and one creature alone. The blood drinker, this is her purpose, this is her passion. Trust her in all things, she is a protector of the world. Acosador de la muerte ~ Death Stalker"
Sam nodded to Cortina and she stood in the center of the yard. She began to tremble, as the change continued, her body began to lengthen under the robe she covered herself with. Her beautiful face seemed to move and distort, her mouth pushing forward, tears ran from her eyes in streams. Seth watched tears falling from his eyes. Embry was trembling, his eyes burning with unshed tears.
Cortina fell forward, blood still streaming from her mouth where her teeth were being pushed out. Colin stood staring, swallowing now and then.
They all jumped when she let out a piercing, agonizing scream from the pain. Her legs bent and dislocated in unnatural angles. Her spine began to stretch and she went to her haunches crying out in waves of pain and agony. Seth couldn't take it anymore, he ran away from the group and soon a pop was heard and Seth walked back in wolf form and crawled slowly toward his love, whimpering for her. Another pop was heard and soon Embry was next to Seth. Colin also phased and crept forward trying to comfort the poor creature that was the girl he wanted to be with. Sam and Jacob allowed them to try and comfort Cortina.
Soon the transformation quickened and then the robe fell to the ground. Before them stood the werewolf that had killed the female leech on the meadow and had spoken to them through their minds. She raised herself up and let out a loud howl. The three wolves next to her joined her. She stared at Sam and with several pops the entire wolf pack phased. She entered their minds.
No one told me what you are. I saw it, that is how I know. Do not punish them for my mental invasion. I would like to change back now, could you place the silver with in the bag and close it tightly. You may hold the bag and if you need me, I am under your command.
Sam phased back to human and placed the silver inside of the bag. Then he closed it tightly and gave it to his wife to hide. Slowly Cortina returned to her human form, when her beauty was restored her three courters phased back to human, they placed the robe over her still form and phased back to wolf and laid about her while she slept.
The next morning she found herself naked, covered with her robe, surrounded by three huge wolves. Everything came back to her quickly. She sat up and held the robe at her chest. Then she caressed the fur of each of her protectors. One by one they rose and left her, returning in human forms wearing shorts. They sat about her and stroked her arms and bare back.
"I'm hungry." Cortina stated. Embry stood and then bent down and picked her up in his arms and carried her into the house. She laid her head against his muscular chest and sighed. The love he felt for her was so strong, nothing else seemed to matter. Seth followed Embry, he seemed to need contact with Cortina, Colin also wanted to be near her.
Sam looked at the three young men and smiled. They had imprinted, all on the same girl. It would be hard for them, he was glad he didn't have to mess with that any more.
The next day came and went, Sam called Mrs. Santos and told her that Cortina was at their house and that she was fine.
Saturday morning came and Cortina opened her eyes and stretched. She smiled at the three wolves that lay about her on the bed. She sat up and found herself in a tank top and shorts, courtesy of Leah Clearwater. She stroked each of the wolves and watched as they phased back to their human forms. They quickly took the shorts from their leg bands and put them on. They laid with her and each one kissed her gently on the lips. Seth cuddled close to her side and laid his hand on her stomach. Colin laid snuggly against her other side and Embry sat with his legs under hers rubbing her small feet and legs.
"I'm so sorry, guys. The transformation just takes so much out of me." She stated. Then kissed Seth on the lips, then kissed Embry, and then turned to Colin. She stroked his face with the back of her hand and smiled at him. Then kissed him gently, then more deeply. She smiled when she pulled away. "So you all imprinted on me?" She asked.
"Yep, strange, I thought that we would want to kill each other, but you're all that seems to matter. If we have to share you to have you, then that is what we will do. You are the only reason for us. We love you deeply.