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A number of profanities came out of Leah's mouth, followed by, "Uh! Not another imprint, geez. Why the hell does everyone need to have a stupid soulmate? It's just great! Is it just us Clearwaters and the babies left then? Uh!"

"Leah..." Jacob warned.

She just shot him a glare and stalked back outside, muttering under her breath.

Embry sighed. "Well, that was an eventful couple of minutes!"

Bella looked concerned. "Edward, is she really that upset about the inmprintation?" I felt confused for a second before remembering that Edward could read minds. That could take some time to get used to.

"Yes. She feels that now she's a genetic dead end, becuase nobody has imprinted on her, and because nobody had imprinted on Seth, she thinks that it's just them, because the rest of the tribe have now imprinted."

"Besides Collin and Brady," Embry reminded Edward quietly.

"Yes. Because they are younger she feels that she's stuck with them. She has no escape from her pain with Sam." He added the last bit quieter.

"She and I were having a conversation about that a few weeks ago. She feels that Sam should've imprinted on her, but because he hasn't, she's a genetic dead end."

"That's stupid," Bella objected. She was a vampire, what did she know?

"No, not really. You see, Billy thinks we imprint to make stronger wolves, therefore she should be an imprintee."

"Fair enough, but-"

"Guys," Jacob interrupted. "This is personal to Leah, really, and we shouldn't be discussing it."

The others acknowledged that and moved onto their own conversations. Jacob turned towards Embry and myself and stated, "Well, that was interesting. Anyone know the time?" He looked out the glass wall. "A couple of hours before sunset."

I didn't need to go home. My mum thought I was staying the night with Alison. I would've told her the truth, but she'd probably freak out and worry that I wasn't being a 'responsible teenager'. It wasn't like I was doing anything I shouldn't be doing. I was just staying out late. Nothing else.

As if he knew what I was thinking, Embry asked me, "Lizzie, do you need to go home?"

I shook my head. "Nope, my mum thinks I'm spending the night at Alison's."

He looked at me curiously.

"I didn't know if I would come home. You know, vampire chew toy."

I saw Edward and Bella roll their eyes.

Embry kissed me on my forehead. "I told you you would be fne. Now, what are we going to do with you?"

I sighed. "Beats me. I guess I'll tell my mum that Alison cancelled on me. There's nothing else I can do."

"I'd offer to let you stay at mine, but we don't want to start talk, and it's also my shift now out there." He inclined his head towards the door.

"Ah, okay. I'll go home, I really don't mind."

"Are you sure?"

I nodded my head. "Yep."

"Okay. I need to drive you home."

Jacob snorted. I'd forgotten he was there. "I'm sure Lizzie is perfectly capable of driving herself home, you know."

"Maybe. But we drove your Rabbit here, and she hasn't got her liscense."

"Fine," Jacob grumbled.

"Guys, we're going to head back to the cottage now." I'd forgotten about Bella, Edward and Nessie, too. They stood up - Nessie in Bella's arms - and strted to make their way towards the door.

"Ok, night guys, see you soon Embry," Jacob yawned.

"See ya," Embry said.

"Nice meeting you," I added. It was true, they were a lot less scarier than I had thought originally.

"You too, Lizzie," Bella replied with a smile.

"Come on then. I've got to do my patrol so I'd better get you home now."

"Bye Lizzie."

"Bye, Jake." I waved as Embry took my hand and pulled me towards the door.

I yawned, Embry taking one look at me and frowning.

"You look exhausted."

"I feel exhausted."

He sighed as we climbed into the car. "I should have taken you home sooner. Sorry."

I shook my head in denial. "No, it's not your fault. You wouldn't have known that I was tired, it's my fault, I should've told you. We don't have to even discuss who's fault it was because it really doesn't matter."

"Alright. I'll get you home, besides, Jake will get angry if I'm late."

I suddenly felt guilty. It would be my fault if he gets told off.

"I don't want you getting told off. You should've let me drive or something."

I saw Embry roll his eyesd, which worried me greatly as he was meant to be driving. "No, you don't have a liscense. I heard the cop in Forks is pretty tough on that. Anyway, Jake understands and he knows you're my priority. I'll get back to him later. There's nothing that important. We just caught the scent of a vampire."

I nodded my head. "What do you do, exaclty?"

"Well, we sort of our 'protectors' if you call it. We used to, and still do, protect humans from vampires. Vampires, besides the Cullens. They're the only good clan."

I shuddered. "I take it bad vampires kill humans? Like the stereotype?"

"Yeah, I'm afraid so."

Yuck. Vampires that drink blood.

A/N: Sorry not updating often; having a tough time at the moment D: Might be a while before updates, things really are tough. Updates help me though. Thanks to those who constantly update. If it wasn't for you, I don't know where I'd be right now. Keep with me, I love you all :)