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FYI: This story started when Bella went to see Jake after he first phased and played sick so he has not yet asserted his Alpha status that is still Sam's job.

12. Brothers

QPOV

"Billy said you might need a ride home," Jake said as he looked at me. I couldn't help but glare at him. How dare he come here pretending to be my friend when he hasn't so much as spoken to me in weeks? I wanted to be angry at him, and yell at him, but maybe this was his way of apologizing. I nodded my acceptance and turned to say good-bye to Bella. "Please don't shut me out Bella…I'll call you later," I said placing a soft kiss on her cheek and turning back to Jake.

A low growl escaped Jake's lips at the same time an almost silent hiss sounded from behind her. What the hell was that, I thought turning to glare at Jacob before I started toward the front of the house. "Quil…" He called tossing me the keys to his car. "I'll be there in a second," he said nodding towards the front of the house. I caught the keys and continued around the corner of the house to wait for him.

I was almost to the car when I thought about what Bella had said about Jake and Embry being wolves. If Jacob was going to give us answers, maybe now would be the time to confront him while Bella and I were together. I turned around and headed to the back yard again. As soon as I turned the corner I saw Jake pull Bella into a close embrace and my arms began to shake uncontrollably. Get your hands off of her! I screamed in my head.

Before I could even speak his lips were pressed against hers and I lost it. My body exploded into a million pieces and I couldn't see anything but my anger towards Jacob. My mind felt fuzzy as I locked my eyes on the object of my hatred. I could hear voices but all I wanted was to destroy my so called friend. Everything looked different, and I couldn't even process why until I saw Jacob change right in front of me. I stopped dead in my tracks, my head spinning with so many new smells and sounds and thoughts.

Where did Jacob go? Why am I looking at this big, ugly wolf? Who keeps growling? What is that awful smell? Where is Bella? The questions were running through my brain faster than I could process them.

Quil…I'm standing in front of you dick weed and you're not so good looking either. As far as the growling that's you idiot. The awful smell is leech…Emmett to be exact, and he's taken Bella away so she doesn't get hurt. I heard Jake's voice but it seemed to be coming from my own head which brought a whole other round of questions.

Why does everything look so different…like I've taken off sunglasses or something? Why do I have paws and fur? I was really starting to freak out now. What was going on with me?

You're a wolf Quil, now calm down. Your vision has improved, as well as your sense of smell, and your speed. Jacob said in answer to my questions.

Hey, it's about time Quil. We've missed you man. Embry's voice sounded in my head.

Why are you both in my head? I asked quickly.

It's a pack thing dude. Don't worry you'll get used to it. What set you off finally man? Embry asked. I thought for a minute about what exactly had set me off.

Jacob! I thought and charged straight towards him as images of him kissing Bella flooded my mind.

No way! You've got a thing for Bella now too! You kissed her man…not cool! Embry ranted in my head. Just as I was about to latch onto Jacob's neck a voice sounded that brought me to a screeching halt.

Quil stop, now! I didn't recognize the voice but for some reason I couldn't ignore it either.

You will stop this fighting now! I'm Sam Uley, your alpha. I know this is all very confusing for you right now, but your anger will only make it worse. You must focus on controlling your anger so you can phase back to human form. I know you have many questions and they will all be answered. Jacob, we need to talk, now! Embry please stay with Quil. Get him out into the forest and begin explaining things to him. As soon as he's able to phase back bring him to my house. Sam commanded each of us.

Suddenly I was no longer looking at the large, russet wolf that I had been about to attack, but I was looking at Jacob. I couldn't believe my eyes. The way he transformed from wolf to man seemed so easy, so natural. I watched him walk away from me towards the front of Bella's house at the same time a large, thin, grey wolf with dark spots on his back emerged from the forest next to me.

Don't freak Quil it's just me. I can't believe you've kissed Bella…more than once. Didn't you know Jake would be pissed dude? Embry said as he came to stand next to me.

Why should I care what Jake thinks? He just left her…no explanation, nothing. She was broken again Embry. I couldn't just leave her. Besides, it's not like I planned it. I said knowing my words really didn't matter now. Jacob didn't have a choice when he walked away from her but at least he tried to make it right. Now it was my turn but I was not going to walk away. She knew now so I could still see her. Jake kissed her though, so obviously he still loves her. How does she feel about him now that she knows his secret? Would she take him back or would she choose me? What if she didn't want either of us?

Quil you need to relax man. There are more important things right now than who's gonna get the girl. I need to give you a crash course on pack life and help you figure out how to phase back into your human form. Let's go for a run and talk. Embry said. I nodded and followed without another word.

JPOV

God she was so beautiful! I couldn't believe she was standing here in front of me and she'd figured out my secret. Not only had she figured it out but she didn't seem to care. I looked down into her eyes searching for her true feelings for me…forgiveness, friendship, love…something. I couldn't find a clue as to how she was feeling about me right now and then she asked about Quil. My heart broke in two. Was she in love with Quil now? Were my actions just too much that I'd finally pushed her into another man's arms? I let my hand drop from her cheek and continued to look into her eyes.

When she finally reached up and touched my cheek I knew this was the only shot I was going to get. I pulled her body into mine and crashed my lips to hers, no waiting, no questions. I could have kicked myself for not realizing Quil was standing there watching us. As soon as he phased I knew there would be trouble. I've never been as thankful for a leech as I was when Emmett snatched Bella out of my arms and ran allowing me to phase without hurting her.

I knew Quil was angry with me for kissing her but I couldn't understand why. Then I saw the last three days in his mind and the time he'd spent with her…holding her in bed, kissing her on the beach, in the kitchen. My anger took over just as he was lunging for me and I prepared to take him down. Before I could even get to him Sam issued the command to stop. It was directed at Quil but I knew he meant me too.

I sighed as I sat back and listened to what Sam said. I saw the image of Bella telling Quil about the legends, and that they were true, and I knew I was in trouble. He ordered me straight to his house so we could talk which meant I was going to get a lecture and then a command of some sort. I shook my head in disgust. I hated following him some times. He always thought he knew best even when he didn't. Bella was important. I couldn't just walk away from her, not again.

I phased back to human form and walked back to my car trying to sort out what exactly my punishment might be. I was at least looking forward to the twenty minute drive I had back to La Push. Sometimes I hated the pack mind. Yea it was great while on patrols and in battle but I didn't want everyone knowing my secrets. I definitely did not want images of Quil and Bella kissing in my head either.

Far too soon I was parking in front of Sam and Emily's. I shut off the car and sat for a minute gathering my thoughts and my defense. As soon as I walked into the house I was assaulted with the wonderful smell of Emily's chocolate chip cookies.

"Hey Jacob…cookie?" Emily asked holding a tray out to me. I smiled and grabbed three from the plate. "Thanks Emily, where is he?" I asked. "Out back…I'm sure you had a good reason Jake so just be honest with him okay," Emily said trying to encourage me. I gave her a weak smile before heading out the back door to see Sam.

He was standing on the deck with his back to me when I walked out. I kept silent determined to make him speak first as I stood next to him. He didn't disappoint me by making me wait long. He ran his fingers through his hair and continued to stare out into the forest. "Jacob, what were you thinking? How could you tell her? You know the rules…do you have to be defiant all the time? You know if you want to be Alpha I'll gladly step down and let you take your rightful place." He turned to look me in the eye, "Please explain this to me." I sighed and focused back on the forest.

"I was a stupid kid Sam. Do you remember the night of that bonfire with the kids from Forks? Someone mentioned the Cullen's and you said they weren't allowed on the reservation. Well Bella asked me to go for a walk on the beach with her and we started talking. I was trying to impress her, so when she asked why you'd said that I told her the story of the cold ones. I thought they were just stories, not reality." I paused with a heavy sigh and shoved a cookie in my mouth.

"He broke her Sam…when he left. You remember what she was like that night you found her in the woods. I helped put her back together. I promised her I'd never leave her…that I'd always be there for her. Then I phased and everything went to hell. She already knew the truth about them…about us. I just had to remind her. I couldn't be the one to break her again and leave her like he did," I finished quietly. This time Sam let out a deep sigh, took a cookie from my hand and shoved it into his mouth.

"I understand the how and the why and I even understand that you love her. I guess with her knowing about the Cullen's it only would have been a matter of time before she figured the rest out on her own. I'm not mad at you Jacob, but I have to know I can trust you to follow my commands and do what the pack needs you to do." Sam said determinedly.

"I will follow your commands Sam. I don't want to be Alpha…I'm not ready." I said reassuringly. "Okay, now what are we going to do about you and Quil. Obviously there are some hard feelings and personal issues that need to be resolved." He eyed me carefully.

"Let me deal with Quil. Him and I will get things worked out once he's able to control his phasing so we don't have to discuss it with everyone else's input. I know he feels like I abandoned both of them and that he was protecting her. I don't know how to feel right now. When all is said and done the only thing that really matters is what Bella feels and what she wants," I finished half-heartedly. Sam smiled at me and patted me on the back, "You're right Jacob and brothers need to stick together no matter what."

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