Disclaimer: All characters and copyright belong to Stephanie Meyer but the plot is all mine!
A/N: Thank you all for reading this story and leaving reviews.
And now the story continues
Chapter 11 – Plans
"I told you that nothing good would come of moving here." Emily's mother Sandra was in full flow now had been for the last half hour "You're Makah far too good for a down at heel Quileute" Emily took in a deep breath and pushed her nails deeper into the palms of her hand anything to distract her from flying at her mother…and that outcome would certainly not be good for Emily. At this moment in time she needed her mother on her side however hard a pill that was to swallow.
"Look at my dear sister" Sandra went on "She came here for love and look at Clearwater now, nothing but an overweight old man with no power. She should have married Billy Black at least she would be the wife of a Chief even if the tribe is so small. But oh no let her friend Sarah bag the prize" Emily just nodded how would she tell her mother that Sam was no longer important or on the Council as she had been led to believe…Sandra ploughed on…
"You should have left Uley to your cousin although from the look of her I certainly don't think it's a man she's looking for..."Sandra pursed her lips in distaste "No far too manly for my liking, I mean have you looked at her? She has muscles where no woman should have them" Sandra droned on and Emily began to feel under pressure to run from the room "You mark my words" Sandra added "Leah has a woman hidden somewhere."
Her mother's eyes settled on her at last "What's wrong with you child you look so pale and where is Sam? Surely he should be here with you after all the wedding is soon" Emily shook her head a little
"He's busy Mom" She replied not really knowing what else to say…
"Too busy to be here with you?" Sandra replied "What sort of man is he that can let his fiancée get attacked by a bear and then leave her alone at hospital?" Her eyes narrowed "Are you sure there is no one else Emily?" Emily looked up at her mother in shock
"Th...there's no one else Sam wouldn't he…" She stuttered "He just wouldn't do that"
"Hmm well…" Said Sandra "If he's anything like his father I wouldn't count on that my girl"
Emily wasn't sure what to think now. Sam had been acting weird the past few weeks but she thought that was because she had denied him sex. Maybe her mother was right maybe Sam had gone elsewhere to satisfy his base needs. Emily began to hyperventilate how could he do this to her his imprint, after everything she did for him…how could he betray her like this?
"You know his father tried it on with Sue and Sarah, the man was an animal insatiable!" Sandra rolled her lips with distaste and made a small clucking sound at the back of her throat "Men!" She hissed "That's all the ever think of chasing skirt and sex…animals all of them!" She paced the room she was in full flow now and it was no wonder her daughter disliked sex so much…"Your poor father may the Spirits grant him eternal rest. He was a good man never made base demands especially after his last illness…left him…well you know…
"Mom…please!" Emily begged "Can we discuss this later I …I don't feel well" The room was spinning and Emily began to sway she couldn't take much more her mother suffocated her always did…
"Sue, Sue!" Sandra cried out "Help us quickly!"
Sue came running into the room in time to catch Emily as she crumpled to the floor. She helped Emily into a chair and hurried to get her some water to drink
"Where is Uley?" Sandra turned to Sue hands on hip "My daughter needs him and he's nowhere to be seen"
"He's busy with tribal duties" Sue sighed glancing at Emily "But I'm sure he'll be along soon, maybe he's going straight home to get things ready" She didn't like to lie but what else could she do? It was up to Emily to tell her mother that she and Sam were having problems in their relationship.
"He'd better be!" snapped Sandra "Look at her Sue how on earth did this happen to my poor child?" She pointed at the dressing covering Emily's face "That's gonna leave huge scars!" Tears formed in Emily's eyes as her mother bowled on "Somehow I've got a strange feeling that this is all Sam's fault. Where was he when my daughter was attacked by a bear hmmm? This has all the hall marks of his father!" Sue shook her head but said nothing it was better not to antagonise her sister when she was in full battle mode shed learnt that lesson the hard way…
"She's so pale and frail looking and she nearly fainted. What sort of hospital is this why isn't she in Forks and not this run down pig sty?" Sandra glanced around her to emphasise her distaste
"The doctors are very good here Sandra and I'm sure Emily is ok said Sue "Perhaps a little shock and the pain of the stitches" She turned towards Emily "Would you like some more painkillers? I can ask the Doctor to prescribe some before you go home"
"I'm…I'm pregnant" Emily blurted out "That's what's making me feel faint and I don't think I should be taking lots of pain killers either" She took a deep breath …what had possessed her to say that? She thought then swallowed thickly…her dark eyes flickered from her Mom to Sue…
Sue looked aghast for a few seconds before composing herself this was not good news "Are you sure Emily?" she asked. Emily nodded her head "Would you like me to do a test?" Emily's eyes widened in response this was going downhill and fast.
"If my daughter says she's pregnant then that is good enough for me and surely for her Aunt also?" Sandra bristled with anger and positioned herself behind Emily's chair. Sue knew the battle line had been drawn in the sand…
"I'm only trying to help you know that Sandra" Sue insisted "Unless Emily has seen a doctor and a test has been carried out already then I'm sure Emily won't mind doing a test now." Sues eyes snapped to Emily. Somehow she wasn't entirely convinced that her niece was being truthful and why wait until now to tell her if she was so worried about painkillers?
"Maybe later" Sandra conceded a little "But for now I need to get my daughter home you can do your tests another day." Sue nodded "Can you also get a message to Sam? He needs to be with his Fiancée especially now" Sandra added
As soon as Sandra and Emily left Sue pulled out her cell and called Billy he needed to know and get a message to Jacob. Maybe Emily wasn't going anywhere for some time and that was something they hadn't planned for. To be honest they had hoped she would pack up and go back to the Makah Rez once she realised Sam was not coming back…
Emily said nothing on the way home. Her face ached and she longed for more painkillers but she would just have to make do with what was at home when her mother wasn't looking. Telling Sue she was pregnant had been a spur of the moment thing but now she could see the possibilities it created.
Sam…oh she so wanted to make him pay for what he had done to her…
He hadn't been by, phoned or text since the accident and the way Jacob Black had spoken to her hadn't boded well for their relationship either but Emily knew Sam and whatever he felt about her he would stand by her if he thought she carried his child.
There was only one tiny flaw to her plan she wasn't pregnant…not yet anyways…but that would soon be put right once Sam came home and he would come home….for a baby.
A smug smile appeared on her lips as her mother parked up outside the cabin. Emily knew Sam only too well he was not the sort of man to deny his child, especially since his own father a known womaniser, disappeared shortly after his birth. He would do his best to mend their relationship she was positive and there was no better way to get Sam then to take him to bed no matter how much she hated doing so but she needed to get pregnant and fast...
Emily looked at the pretty window boxes full of flowers and the bright blue front door and smiled to herself. She liked where she lived, she'd made the cabin her home and it would remain hers too with Sam covering all the bills. Her eyes narrowed… oh how she would enjoy throwing Sam out after the birth maybe limit his access to the baby too after all at the end of the day whatever happened she was still his imprint and he was compelled by the Great Spirits themselves to obey her…ah yes it was all coming together… perfectly…
000
It was dark outside as Embry and Bella waited for Jacob to return. Bella had told Embry all about that evening she had joined the Cullen's for a game of baseball and how it had ended with her being the target of a sick and twisted vampire. James… even his very name made Bella shiver and Embry had noted every word and emotion she had shown during her recollection of events.
Embry growled long and low as Bella finished her tale with how James had bitten her and if it hadn't been for Edward she would have joined the ranks of the undead. He knew this would torment Jake but there was nothing he could do to lessen the blow. As Alpha Jacob would know anyways even if he tried to hide his thoughts eventually they would bubble up and that would only enrage Jake further.
"So that's why you ended up in hospital in Phoenix" Embry murmured. Bella nodded in response
"Yes Carlisle came up with the idea for Charlie and Renee's sake and of course who would not believe the esteemed Doctor Carlisle Cullen." Embry narrowed his eyes
"Yes who wouldn't" he agreed. Bella looked at him closely for a few seconds then pulled up the sleeve of her old sweat shirt
"Look Embry…" she whispered. He lowered his head and almost jumped up aghast there before his very eyes was the proof...a silvery crescent shaped bite mark. The air huffed out of his chest as his finger gently traced over the raised scar
"Fuck...he hissed "It's cold" Bella nodded her eyes sad "Jake?" He enquired. Bella shook her head
"Somehow I've kept it from him. I've always got a shirt or sweat shirt on" She shrugged a little "It's almost invisible to human eyes but to a wolf…" She whimpered her bottom lip shook "He's gonna blow when he sees it isn't he Embry?" Embry tried to smile as he shook his head.
"Jake will be fine" He smoothly answered "He loves you Bella remember that even if he sounds off." Underneath he knew Jacob would be enraged so much so that they would have to be careful about where they told him in case he couldn't control the wolf and phased.
"You'll stay with me though won't you Embry?" Her eyes implored him as she spoke. You'll help me tell him?" Embry nodded then whispered as he kissed the top of her head
"Of course I will but Jacob will be fine I promise you." Embry took a deep breath then rose silently with Bella in his arms "It's getting late and you need something to eat and what about Charlie?" Bella knew Embry was right her tummy gurgled in response and she needed to phone Charlie, fortunately he was on a late shift. "Come on" Embry laughed a little trying to lighten the atmosphere "Let's go see what Billy has in his fridge". Bella smiled in response
"I could just drive home Embry" she said." There's plenty in the freezer"
"No" Embry replied "That's not possible at the moment Bella Jake wants you to remain on the Rez at least for now. Let's see what he has to say when he returns"
Embry left Bella whipping up some omelettes. He promised he would be back to eat with her but first he needed to phase and see what was keeping Jake and the pack. As soon as he phased Jacob asked him about Bella
"She's ok" Embry huffed in reply "But she needs you Jacob" As Jake seemed to be the only wolf phased he replayed what Bella had told him about James. He took a deep breath and shuddered as the intensity of Jacobs's anger hit him through their link.
"What the fuck…"Jacob growled "I fucking knew it! I knew that wasn't an accident in Phoenix. Bella should never have been brought into their world… I'll destroy them all if I ever see them again." Somehow Embry kept back the detail of Bella's wrist and Jacob was so caught up in his rant that he didn't notice but he knew it was only a matter of time. Bella had to show him the scar and tonight
"Where is she Embry?" Jacob asked "I'm about 10 minutes out"
"Bella's safe Jake she's in your house making dinner." Embry replied. Something about that statement appeased both Jake the man and the wolf. She was at home cooking, their home…their dinner. Embry said nothing in a way they were Jakes private thoughts but he was glad that Jacob seemed to be calming down a little.
Embry waited by the tree line he could hear Bella humming a little tune and could see her busy in the kitchen through the window. Jacob pushed through the undergrowth and came to a halt beside him. He too had seen Bella and the sight warmed his heart and soul. That was where Bella belonged in his house surrounded by his love and protected… nothing or no one would ever harm her again if he got his way.
"Embry…?"Came a small voice "Embry are you there?" Bella called again from the open back door. The two young men having pulled on their cut offs strode towards her. They both clearly heard Bella's heart sprint at the sight of Jacob and she burst out of the house to run towards him. As usual she tripped but Jake caught her sweeping her up into his arms and planting a kiss upon her lips
"Jake…" she panted "I was so worried, what happened why are you so late?" Jacob said nothing but he silenced her with a kiss. She opened her mouth all too willingly and Jake deepened the kiss in response. Pulled on by desire Bella wrapped her legs around Jacob's waist and moaned with pleasure before realising Embry was still there. She pulled back with embarrassment as Jacob chuckled then the smile fell away
"I'm sorry Bella" he whispered in her ear creating a tingle of chill bumps down her neck "I've behaved like a complete ass but I didn't want to hurt you. I just want you to be safe honey and …" he took a deep breath "I'm not safe to be around" He glanced at Embry "None of us are and besides look what happened in Phoenix" Big brown eyes captured his then she gently rubbed her face along the side of his jaw, instinctively calming the wolf.
"I don't care Jake" Bella whispered "As long as I'm with you I know I'll be safe" She placed a small kiss upon his lips "Always…"Jacob couldn't help himself he took advantage and deepened the kiss before pulling back with a satisfying pop of their lips
"I love you Bella" he whispered "Always have and always will." Bella smiled up at him then seeing poor Embry shuffling from foot to foot Jake said
"Shall we eat? He cocked his head to one side in that lupine way "I hear omelettes are on the menu." Bella nodded enthusiastically
"Sure are" she laughed "But I'll need to whip up some more with two wolves to feed" She scrambled to get down off Jacob but he playfully held her tighter in response "Let me down!" Bella pushed against him to no avail. Oh how he loved to see those brown eyes flash on fire. Jacob watched her face intently as he slowly slid her down his firm body. The look on her face was priceless and he savoured every second of it.
"You are a tease Jacob Black" She pouted a little before turning for the stove red faced and breathing a little heavy…
"Don't worry about me Bella" Embry smiled "I'll go home you feed Jake"
"Oh no you don't Embry Call." Bella replied "You helped me tonight and the least I can do is feed you. That's right isn't it Jake?" She turned those huge doe eyes on Jacob and he was lost even if he didn't want to share her he could deny her nothing like he always had since the day he first met her…
000
Leah swept up the last of the smashed glass from the picture frames and emptied it into the trash can. She sighed loudly to herself as she looked around the small room, she had also tidied and remade the bed with clean sheets but…Paul had not been home nor contacted her since that night he admitted he had imprinted on Bella Swan.
Her thoughts returned to the hunt earlier and how once again the red head and her companion had eluded the pack. Jacob was furious, they had not killed the pair and Lahote was still AWOL. Wherever Paul was he had not phased otherwise someone would have heard him, felt him or maybe…her heart clenched a little…he was so far away that they could no longer hear or feel him.
The moon was high in the sky as she made herself coffee then sat upon the bed. She smiled a little to herself there was nowhere else to sit Paul had seen to that. Every available chair or sofa had been smashed to smithereens. Her eyes once more drifted to the open wardrobe, empty shelves and hangers greeted her empty of Paul's clothes and meagre belonging's, empty that was how she felt without him…. A solitary tear escaped and rolled down her cheek…maybe Paul had gone for good and she was alone…
The sound of the front door opening pulled her from her melancholy and for a small second she had hope…
"Seth…" She hissed out her brother's name disappointment heavy in the air. He appeared in the bedroom doorway and leaned against the side folding his arms across his chest.
"Did a good demolition job in there…" Seth sighed as he jutted his chin in the direction of the small sitting room. His eyes flowed over his sister she was hurting and like it or not she was hurting for Paul Lahote…Leah rolled her eyes and sipped at her coffee
"There's more in the pot if you want some" she held her mug up and tried to smile but it just wouldn't come. Seth nodded and moved towards the small kitchen, he poured himself some coffee stirring in three spoonfuls of brown sugar. He watched the liquid spin before turning towards his sister again
"So what's the plan…has he been back? Seth asked knowing full well Paul hadn't been inside the house in days his wolf senses confirmed that… he just wanted to get Leah to talk…
"No…" his sister sighed "All his stuff went with him and he hasn't made any attempt to contact me." She closed her large almond shaped eyes for a few seconds then sipping her coffee she stood walking towards the window. "Jakes gonna rip him a new one when he comes home" she whispered
"At the very least" Seth agreed "I'm surprised he has managed to stay away for this amount of time." Leah turned to face him and sighed loudly
"There's only two things that would keep Paul away" she said with conviction "He's in bed with someone or he's drunk as a skunk" Seth wanted to laugh… that was Paul alright but he knew how his sister really felt about the volatile wolf even before she had realised herself
"True…" Seth murmured sipping at his coffee "But my bet is he's been on a bender got in a fight and is sleeping it off somewhere"
"Which brings us back to the other possibility…he's sleeping it off in someone's bed…" she sighed. Her eyes dropped to the floor, the thought of Paul in someone else's arms cut her to the quick. Right now Leah didn't know if she wanted to scream with anger or sob her heart out but she ached for that dumb ass…she wanted him all to herself but maybe it was all too late…
"Come on Leah" Seth replied sensing his sister's dilemma "Let's go get something to eat" he held his hand out for her mug and together they left the bedroom.
Leah was silent on the way home. If Paul never came back what was she going to do? She really wasn't sure if she could stay here on the Rez for the rest of her days. Maybe Jacob would be willing to let her go? Maybe it was time to make some new plans…
000
Jacob pushed his plate to one side and readjusted Bella on his lap. He buried his face in her hair and inhaled. Jeez her scent if Embry wasn't sitting there he'd take her to his bedroom and…no… he had to have more control…he visualised Old Quil naked…yeah that did it. Bella shifted she could feel his arousal and before she could do anything her own body replied. Jacob growled a little as her scent washed over him his control was slipping, even Embry shifted in his seat as it hit him too. Seeing poor Embry's reaction Bella jumped up and rushed to the sink she was so embarrassed…
"I'll just wash the dishes." She giggled a little. Borderline hysteria she decided. God she had to do something with her hands she thought anything to stop herself from jumping Jacob where he sat…oh God look at him she thought then …no don't …don't look at him he's just so …She turned the faucet on…
"I'll help you" Embry replied getting up and gathering the dirty dishes and cutlery. Jake caught his hand
"S 'kay" he murmured "You can get off home Embry" His dark eyes caught Embry's and he nodded subtly. Embry caught on…
"Yes I'd better be going" Embry mumbled But Bella turned to face him in a panic
"Embry you c…can't go!" she stuttered "Not yet anyways." Her eyes were wide as she looked up at Embry. Embry's own eyes shot to Jake who was looking between the two of them a small frown on his handsome face
"Jake I've got something to tell you…" she sighed. Bella had both Jacob and the wolf's interest "It's about the time I spent in hospital in Phoenix…" Poor Embry knew where this was leading…he shuffled a bit…
"I've sort of already shared that with Jake...sorry" He apologised "Except…you know" Bella nodded
"S 'kay" Bella replied "Then there's something else I need to say to Jacob"
"I suggest we go outside before you do that Bella" Embry cautioned
"Would someone like to tell me what the fuck is going on?" Snapped Jacob jealousy was taking root Bella and Embry had shared a secret…was she trying to tell him she had feelings for someone else…fuck was it Embry?
"Outside Jacob please" Bella almost whispered Alpha Jake was pretty scary she decided
Once outside Jacob's patience was wearing thin "So want to let me in on the big secret?" he growled his arms shaking slightly the wolf was close. Bella pulled up the sleeve of her old sweatshirt
"Please …look Jacob" she implored. He stepped closer and peered at her wrist
"What the fuck!" He exclaimed "How the fuck…?"he was angry now…"Why haven't you?" then a taking a deep breath and a little calmer he said "Is that what I think it is? She nodded "Oh Bells honey" he sighed as he pulled her close "I nearly lost you." He shuddered as the thoughts ran through his head "What happened?"
"Embry told you about the baseball game? She replied. Jake nodded "Well James tricked me into meeting him and …well…he bit me. If it hadn't been for Edward I would have turned." She stood back quietly fiddling with the sleeves of her sweat shirt. Jacob closed his eyes. So close …Bella had come so close to becoming the one thing he hated more than anything, the one thing he was made to destroy.
He swallowed hard as he reached out and ran a finger across the raised scar then lifting her wrist to his lips he softly kissed the skin
"I…I could have lost you Bella" he whispered as tears appeared in her eyes "Forever…"She reached out and cupped the side of his face with her hand. Looking into his deep brown eyes she said
"Victoria has come to seek revenge Jake, a mate for a mate that's how she sees it and she won't rest until I am dead like James. She doesn't realise maybe doesn't even care that Edward has gone"
"You are not gonna die Bella!" Jacob growled loudly in reply. He stepped away from her and her hand fell to her side he was in full Alpha mode now even his features had hardened. "Embry we need to get a rota together to increase patrols. Call a meeting for tomorrow morning the red headed bitch won't dare cross into our lands tonight" He turned and looked at Bella again "And you…" He bent down and kissed the end of her nose "You are staying here on the Rez until further notice"
He said the last statement with such finality that Bella came out fighting she didn't like being told what she could or couldn't do…that was too much like… Edward
"But Charlie...school!" she cried "Dad will come looking for me and I need to go to school I graduate soon."
"You need to be here where I can protect you." Jacob replied "We need to know you are safe"
"And what exactly do you intend to tell Charlie?" She fumed stamping her small foot "Or the school for that matter? You can't force me to stay here Jacob Black"
"Bella's right Jacob" Embry sighed "What are you gonna tell Charlie or the school? The Tribal secret won't be a secret anymore at this rate." Jacob glared at Embry who tucked his chin in deference to his Alpha
"I've got to go home Jake…please" Bella implored "I know you have my safety at heart but…"
"Okay…" Jacob sounded resigned if she cried he couldn't handle it…"On one condition"
"Anything!" Bella promised
"One of the pack will be with you night and day" Jacob replied
"But…."
"No buts Bella my way…" Jake growled "Or you stay here" Bella crossed her arms and sighed loudly. Alpha Jake was kinda sexy too she thought finding his tone of voice and commands rather appealing…
"Okay" she finally conceded "If it makes you happy." She rolled her eyes at him
"Oh it does Bella" He smiled a little "And I'm first on shift staring tonight so we had better get going" Then he added "Wow I get to spend the night with Bella" His eyes twinkled as he rolled her name across his broad lips and Bella blushed in response. Grabbing her bag she said
"I driving though" She smiled a little feeling like she had scored a small victory over Jake before sashaying off in the direction of her truck "Bye Embry" she called over her shoulder "And thanks for tonight"
Jacob caught Embry's eyes "Can you relieve me tomorrow morning and follow her to school?" Embry nodded "Bella will be safe there amongst all the humans and daylight. The red head and the dreadlocked leech wont dare risk exposure. Then we need to meet with the pack they need to be updated"
As Embry ran into the woods Jacobs attention was caught by the small girl sitting behind the wheel of the old truck. All night with Bella he sighed to himself …it was going to be a long night…maybe he should stay in the forest outside her bedroom…yeah that sounded like a plan….
AN: Gosh Sandra's an old battle axe no wonder Emily left home but what about Emily's plan? Poor Sam…
Looks like Jakes finally come to his senses about Bella and where is Lahote? I think Leah is right he's either drunk or in another woman's arms…
Till next time xxx