Chapter 10
SPOV
Jared, Paul, and I were standing in front of the only convience store in La Push, keeping an eye out for kids messing around and hoping to get a good look at Embry, Jacob and Quil. Thou and behold, there they were. It was about 5 in the evening and we would have to get back to my house for dinner, or else Emily would have our hides. I wanted to see these boys first, to get my own opinion of them.
I was shocked. Embry was about 6 foot and had bulked up considerably in the last month since I seen him. He was about the same height as Jacob, but from the look of him, he would be first. I'd say in the next few months.
"Do you see Embry? I didn't know he was Quilleute?" Paul said. I didn't say anything.
"Well, there is obviously something Quilleute about him. Didn't his mom move here when she was pregnant with him? Do you think someone here could be his father? I mean no one really knows who it is, do they?"
Paul looked at Jared and a huge grin appeared on his face.
"Wanna bet?" Paul stated.
"Sure, who can it be?"
I decided to step in, "Enough." They both shut up. "It has to be someone with the gene in them. So any one of our father's could have had an affair. Most likely from the looks of him, it had to be either my father, Billy Black, or Quil Atera Sr. So no bets. He could be a brother to any one of us. If he does join us, I forbid you to say anything to him. It has to be a sore spot."
They both looked sheepish. I turned and they followed me back to my house for dinner. I didn't want to voice it, but my bets were on my father. He never was much of a father.
Emily was just setting the table when we came in. I smiled at her. I still don't know, why she forgave me, but I do know that I will spend the rest of my life trying to make it up to her. I wrapped my arms around her waist, and kissed the scars on her cheek before kissing her lips. I felt her smile, then she playfully swatted at me.
"Sam, we have company"
I growled, "let them watch."
"Come on man, get a room." I glared at Paul. He huffed and sat back in his chair.
"I'm hungry can't it wait." Jared complained. Emily laughed and pushed me in a chair. She grabbed the spaghetti and loaded up our plates. I smiled at her. If it wasn't for her, we wouldn't be eating as well as we do. That was another thing about her. She was willing to put herself out there in public and support the pack after I did what I did to her. It made me love her even more for her selflessness.
After she served us up our food, she sat down. I cleared my throat. "So, we seen Embry, Jacob, and Quil today. You were right, Em. Embry is going to phase first." She looked up at me. I guess she heard the relief in my voice.
"I know that you guys are happy, who knows he might just like it."
"We hope, but you are right. We need the help. We've been scenting a lot of different smells around here. We just haven't seen anything yet." I sighed.
"Don't worry, Sam, we'll find the leech." Jared said in between stuffing his face.
I snorted. That boy could eat like he was starved for a month. I'm still surprised that he doesn't weigh more. I know that we are werewolves, but come on, he just doesn't stop. "I know, I'm just worrying about how many innocents it will kill before we do find it." I said replying to the comment he made.
"I know you'll be fine. Now, let's please change the subject to a lighter topic for dinner." Emily pleaded. I nodded my head.
"So...Christmas is coming up." I started. I seen Emily glance at me."Do you want to have it here, or go up to the Makah Reservation?" I knew she still felt uncomfortable in front of people. I could only imagine what it would be like for her to see the people she grew up with.
"Um... could we please have it here. Most of our family is here anyway." She asked. I grinned at her use of our family.
"I guess we could invite my mom. Anyone else?" I asked her. She smiled. I could see the gears already starting in her head. She loved to plan things.
"How bout the Blacks? It has to be lonely with only Billy and his son there. Oh... and the Clearwaters." Everyone viably cringed. "I know it will be awkward with Leah, but she is family and it will be Christmas. Jared and Kim are welcome too. Oh and you too Paul."
"Thanks for the after thought." Paul growled. I shot him a glare. Emily sighed and looked at him. She put her hand on his.
"I was just kidding, Paul. You know your family now." He sighed, and gave her a small smile.
"I know, Emily. I'm sorry. You know my quick temper."
"I know, Paul."
And that was it for the dinner conversation. Emily cleared the plates, humming Christmas songs even though it was only November 1st. I sighed. We still had to get through Thanksgiving before Christmas. Oh the holidays were going to be fun this year. Hopefully everything goes smoothly for Emily's sake. I want our first holidays together to be perfect.
