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Chapter 12

Jacob continued to pull Bella along in his excitement to tell the Pack that he imprinted on Bella. Bella wasn't the only one who finally felt full, complete. Jacob and Bella could not keep the huge grins off their faces. Joy and love like neither has ever known filled them to overflowing. Once in the car Jacob speeds away back to his house.

"Bells, I can't believe it! This is the most awesome thing that I have ever experienced!" Jacob exclaimed excitedly.

"I know! I am just sad that all this time was wasted for you to imprint on me," Bella says.

"Hey now, honey, it happened when it was supposed to. Everything happens for a reason and in its own time. I'm just thankful that it happened. So who are we telling first, our dads or the Pack?"

"Why not tell everyone at the same time? That way we can celebrate and relax with everyone before we have to face the vampires tomorrow. What are we going to do about the vampires who are expecting me to be given over to them tonight?" Bella responds.

"We'll create a diversion. We have to maintain the upper hand in this situation Bells. We'll use some clothing of yours that has your scent, maybe a drop or two of blood, saturated into it. Just like with the newborns, we'll confuse them with your scent and attack. While we won't do it just that way, since I am sure that southern vamp will be expecting it. Don't worry about this; I'll have an attack figured out before long. In fact, I have an idea now that I will run by Embry later. Let's just focus on our happiness for now. The spirits know we need it," Jacob tells Bella.

"I do trust you Jake, I'm just worried that something bad will happen," Bella says worriedly.

"I won't lie and say that nothing bad will happen. Anything can happen, but Bells, we are made for this. We are protectors and we will do just that, even if it means to the death. We have to maintain all life at any cost. Your lack of faith in us is kind of insulting, honey," Jacob says with a smirk.

"Oh, you! Maybe that ego needs to come down a little bit," Bella says laughing.

"Nope, nuh uh. Nothing will make me lose this happiness, or ego. I have my girl, who is soul bonded to me, and is my imprint all in one! Destroying a few leeches would just be icing on the cake," Jacob replies cheekily.

Jacob and Bella arrived at Jacob house soon after they finished discussing the battle that would take place the next day. Before they could even get out of the car, all of the wolves, imprints, and even Charlie and Billy were outside waiting on them. Not sure why everyone is present without being called Jacob grabs Bella's hand squeezing it tightly once and gets out of the car. Bella follows right after. The pair meets in front of Jacob's Rabbit and takes in the scene before them.

"Jake, I know this is a surprise for both you and Bella to see everyone here instead of resting, but something happened and we know it had something to do with you two" Embry says stepping up a little ways from the group.

"What happened?" Jacob asks.

"Sam, would you care to explain, first?" Embry says.

"I can, but I have a question. Jake did you imprint on Bella?" Sam questions.

Shocked that the Pack has sensed the change between he and Bella, Jacob takes his time before answering.

"We did. How do you know? We were nowhere near here when it happened," Jacob says.

Gasps and murmurs go out among the crowd. Something is up and Jacob feels it in his gut. If he let this go on any longer, neither he nor Bella would find out what happened. Deciding to take control of the situation Jacob whistles to gather everyone's attention.

"What happened? I will not ask a second time" Jacob tells them.

"Jake, my imprint changed," says Sam.

"What do you mean changed? How does an imprint change? What else?" Jacob asks again.

"Well, it's gone. My imprint to Emily is gone," Sam tells Jacob.

"What do you mean? How does an imprint break?" Jacob wonders out loud.

"It felt like the purpose of it is gone. When I was Alpha, I needed someone who would stand by my decisions. Someone who would trust whatever I said without question. The imprint led me to Emily, because she would be that for me. However, now, we feel more like best friends and confidants. I do still love her, but the push and undeniable draw has weakened," Sam explained.

Jacob looked to Emily to see what her reaction would be to what Sam said. Emily looked serene, as if all of the guilt and pain that she carried for so long has finally been lifted off her. Emily looked as if she wanted to say something, but was not sure if she should. Jacob decided that he wanted to hear what she had to say.

"Emily, is there something you want to add?"

"Um…I do, but it might seem a bit strange," Emily replies hesitantly

"Emily, everything has been strange lately. What's one more thing?" Jake asks.

"You all know how sometimes when you come off patrol, I know what you need and it's just there for you? Well, when the imprint changed I began to see things," Emily explained.

"What did you see Emily?" Bella asked.

"I have never seen anything like this before, but I saw figures in black cloaks and red eyes coming into La Push. They began to terrorize and kill people. They were taunting us saying that their being here was the Pack's fault for not giving up Bella. They never took their hoods off but there was one who looked like a little girl. She would just look at someone and they would fall to the ground in pain. Then the other figures would pounce onto the downed person. I have never seen anything like that. I felt like I was watching a horror movie," Emily cringed as she finished explaining her vision.

Bella paled as Emily told everyone her vision. She knew exactly who the cloaked figures were. Bella began to fear that the Volturi would kill innocent people just to get to her. Paul noticed Bella's reaction to Emily's vision. He knew that Bella understood whatever Emily was talking about.

"Bella, what's wrong?" Paul asked. Everyone looked at Bella.

"I know who the cloaked figures are and why they are after me. They are the Volturi; the leaders of the vampire world. When I left to save Edward, I met them. They wanted to kill me, but Alice promised that I would be turned and happy with Edward so they agreed to let me go. The Volturi have some of the strongest gifts in the vampire world. The little girl you saw is Jane. She has the power to look at someone and make them imagine that they are in excruciating pain. There is Demetri who is an expert tracker; he can track anyone once he has met them or through someone who has met the one he is tracking. Aro is the one who truly wants me. He was the one who demanded that I be turned into a vampire. He was impressed that his gift did not work on me,"

"What is his gift Bells?" Jake asked Bella.

"He can read every thought that you ever had just by one touch. He touched my hand and found nothing. He was so shocked that neither he nor his guards could affect me" Bella tells everyone. She hoped that this information would help the Pack defeat the Volturi and stop the Volturi from harming innocent people.

"Jake, there is more. My imprint to Claire is gone. It just melted away. I still care for her like a little sister, but I don't need her to focus or to be responsible," Quil says.

"So let me get this straight. Almost all of the imprinted wolves have had their imprint change now that I have imprinted on Bells. Quil completely lost his and now Emily has some type of super power now that her imprint isn't what it used to be. Can this day get any stranger? Jared, tell me your imprint hasn't changed," Jake says.

"No Jake it hasn't. Although, I was kind of worried that it would have seeing as both Sam and Quil's drastically changed. But mine is still the same. It made me wonder if Kim and I would have ended up together anyway, even without imprinting," Jared explains.

"Son, I know that this is a lot to handle. However, your imprint changed things in ways that we have never seen or I have read. What did your imprint feel like?" Billy asked.

"It felt wonderful; like everything is finally as it should be. I still have the ties that bind me to my family and the Pack, but I also have ties that keep me tethered to Bella so that I don't get so caught up in everything. It's not like any of the other guys imprinting stories," Jake explained.

"Maybe your imprint is different because you are the Alpha of the Pack and Bella is your Catalyst so it directly affected your Pack? I definitely need to look into this further. In the meantime Bella how did it go with Old Quil?" Billy said.

Bella began to gush and grin as she recounted what happened with Old Quil. Everyone began to get excited again because now Bella was truly one of them and finally freed from Edward's clutches. The Pack decided to celebrate the removal of venom from Bella's arm and Jake and Bella's imprint. Quil left to get his grandfather and everyone else picked a job so that the bonfire could get started by nightfall.

Emily, Bella, and Kim cooked the food while Leah directed where everything should be set up on the beach. Everything was set up and the fun began. Music blared while some ate and others danced. Bella saw Leah sitting off to the side by herself. Bella decided that she wanted to talk to Leah while the others were distracted.

"Hey Leah. Thanks for all the help. How are you?"

"I'm good Bella. Actually, I haven't felt this way in a very long time," Leah says.

"What way?" Bella asks.

"Free. Just totally and completely free. No emotional baggage. No cares for a former lover, no worries for tomorrow. Just free," Leah says.

"Wow! That is awesome Leah! I am so happy for you! If anyone deserved freedom it is definitely you. But, I have to ask, do you still want Jake?"

Laughing Leah responds "Bella, Bella, Bella. I was never really interested in Jake. It was more so what I told you before. But, I have to admit that there is someone, though."

Bella's eyes widen at Leah's revelation. Thinking to herself Bella began to go over all of the eligible wolves. Suddenly it all clicked. Turning toward Leah with a huge grin on her face Bella knew who the mystery wolf is. Leah looked at Bella and blushed because she hoped that Bella didn't figure out who she really wanted.

"I know who he is," Bella said in a sing song voice.

"I just bet you do Swan. Let's hear this bright idea," Leah retorts with a smirk.

"Alrighty, Ms. Smarty-pants. The wolf that you are truly interested in is Embry" Bella says.

Shocked that Bella actually figured it out, Leah couldn't help but to ask how she did it.

"Simple, Leah. You were born and made a wolf for more than just being the lone female wolf in a male dominated pack. You were born for leadership and guidance. The best way for that is to be with someone who is or can be in charge. Since Jake is completely out of the question, Embry is the only logical choice. He can give you the calm that you need while you can rile him up like no other. You two complement each other like no other. Leah, I told you that you were made for more and being with Embry is part of that. I need you, Jake needs you, and Embry needs you. We all need you in different ways. So, while everyone is having fun before we have to get serious again, go and have fun. Go get your wolf-man girl!" Bella tells Leah while giving her a playful shove.

Leah smiles and takes off towards Embry. Leah catches him off guard and kisses him right in front of everyone. Cat calls and cheers ring out as Embry's shock wears off and he kisses Leah like there is no tomorrow. Happiness and laughter rang throughout the night as the Pack celebrated life and love. No one worried about the next day or what the fight may bring. They all knew instinctively that together they could do anything.

Charlie, Old Quil, and Billy all went with Sue to her house so that the younger crowd could continue having fun. Bella was talking to the other imprints when she caught Jacob's heated look. A small smile graced her lips as she returned his stare. Jacob walked over to Bella and held out his hand for her to take. Kim and Emily both started to giggle and wished Bella and Jacob a good night. After taking his hand, Jacob led Bella back to his house.

Jacob and Bella entered the dark house. Bella wondered why it was so easy to slip off from their celebratory bonfire. Jacob continued to hold Bella's hand and began to lead her towards his bedroom. Once inside Jacob pulls Bella into his warm embrace. The two lovers take a moment to just enjoy each other's presence, scent, and love that could be felt in each other's arms. Jacob releases Bella and lifts her head up with his index finger. Soft moonlight glows into Jacob's room through his window illuminating the flawlessness of her peaches and cream complexion. A warm blush graces her cheeks as she acknowledges Jacob's intimate gaze. Butterflies flutter in her stomach as anticipation builds.

"Bells let me love you tonight. I just want to enjoy your love for me. Can I do that?" Jacob asks.

"Can...can I touch you?" Bella asks timidly. Jacobs just nods and takes a step back.

Bella admires the man in front of her. She reaches up and touches his face with one hand, gently tracing all of his beautiful masculine features. His strong jaw, soft plump lips, and his heavy lidded chocolate eyes beckon Bella to take what is hers. Bella moves her hands to play with the short hairs at the nape of his neck which cause Jacob to shiver in anticipation. Feeling bolder by his reaction, Bella lowers her hand to rub his strong and broad shoulders. Bella reaches down to remove Jacob's shirt. He lifts his arms to help her along. Once off, Bella tosses his shirt behind her and begins to run her finger along Jacob's muscular chest, enjoying the feeling of the strength that lay beneath the surface. As her hands move along his chest Bella touches Jacob's nipples which cause his pecks to jump. Fascinated by his reaction, Bella does it again. Unlike last time a low groan escapes his lips. Glancing up at Jacob's face, Bella sees that Jacob has his head thrown back and his eyes closed. His breathing picks up as Bella continues her teasing of his chest and now stomach.

Jacob's hands form fists as he tries to maintain his composure to allow Bella her exploration of his body. The feelings that her touch evoke within him are new, yet surprisingly welcomed because he knows that when Bella gets over her shyness, she will be more relaxed and receptive to what he has planned for her. Counting his breaths to keep calm, Jacob feels himself harden even more as Bella moves to trace the contours of the muscles on his back. The coolness of her small hands causes goose bumps to rise all along his skin. A low rumble leaves his chest as he enjoys the attention his mate is giving him. Suddenly, Bella places feather light kisses all along Jacob's expansive back. Jacob whirls around and grabs Bella, capturing her lips in a searing kiss that curls her toes and softens her body against him.

Jacob moves his hands down until he is gripping her butt and lifts Bella up. Her legs automatically find themselves wrapped around his waist. Jacob walks the forward until Bella's back hits the door causing her to moan at the contact. A smirk comes across his face as he realizes that his little kitten likes it a little rough.

As Bella continues to kiss Jacob, she starts to feel herself becoming more and more aroused. Tendrils of pleasure race up and down her body settling low in her belly. Warmth spreads across her lower belly causing her to roll her hips into Jacob. They both groaned at the friction. Jacob rolls his pelvis into Bella so that she could feel how excited she made him.

"Take me to the bed, Jake," Bella says breathlessly removing her swollen lips from his.

Without a word Jacob walks towards his bed tossing Bella onto it. Jacob wasn't surprised to smell a spike in her arousal. Jacob could feel his wolf coming closer to the surface. Jacob tried to tamp down on his wolf because he didn't want to frighten her.

However, Alpha was not having it. He wanted to mark his mate. He could tell that she is willing and wanting them to mate, so he was confused about why Jacob was hesitating. Alpha projected his love and desire for Bella towards Jacob so that he would know that no harm will come to their mate. She can handle what they wanted and give them what they need as well. Jacob slowly stalked toward Bella on the bed.

Bella watches as various emotions flit across Jacob's face. Seeing his wolf come to the surface gave Bella little thrills up and down her spine. Bella wondered how Jacob and his wolf would handle their lovemaking. Bella wanted Jacob to be comfortable with who he is and to hold nothing back from her. Just as she decided this Jacob seemed to have come to a decision and began to stalk towards her on the bed.

"God Bells, you smell delicious," Jacob says.

With a wolfish grin Jacob leans down and starts to kiss Bella again. Jacob kissed Bella deeply causing both of them to groan at the intimacy of it. Jacob removed his lips from Bella's and began to kiss along her jaw. Jacob tilted her head up so that he could trail little nips and licks from her left ear to her right ear. Jacob licked along the shape of her ear and lightly bit onto the ear lobe causing Bella to gasp at the sensation and grip the sheets beneath her. Bella's gasp just turned Jacob on more. He wondered if he could get her to do it again.

Jacob began to kiss behind her ear which caused her to arch into him. Jacob continued to kiss down her neck to her collarbone. Jacob knew just the spot to place his mark. Jacob switched to the other side to give it the same attention.

Bella removed her hands from the sheets to the hem of her shirt. Jacob moved so that he could help her take off her shirt. Bella started to feel nervous as Jacob just stared at her in her bra. She moved her arms to cover them but Jacob stopped her.

"Bells don't. You're beautiful. I just had to take a minute to enjoy this. Are you sure that you want to go on? I mean we can wait…" Jacob began.

"No, I'm sure. I'm just worried that I am not enough for you," Bella blushed as she explained.

Confidently Jacob responds, "Believe me Bells, you are more than enough. Let me show you."

Jacob grabbed Bella by the waist so that she could sit up while he removed her gasp from Bella spurs Jacob on to continue worshipping the new found planes on Bella's body. Jacob could see that what he was doing to Bella was making her begin to come undone. Bella's hips were thrusting into Jacob's as she tried to relieve the ache that she was feeling.

Feelings of pride and a fierce need to claim his mate rushed through him. Jacob's hands started to move towards Bella's jeans to unbutton them. Bella helped by lifting her hips. Once the jeans were down Jacob sat up to individually remove each pant leg. Jacob placed open mouthed kisses on all the newly exposed skin until Bella's jeans were on the floor. Using this time for Bella to calm down, Jacob resumed kissing Bella along her stomach and moved lower. Jacob looked at Bella to see if she was watching what he did to her.

Bella's love and trust of Jacob gave her a boldness that she never knew existed within her. So, she decided to tell him exactly what she wanted. Shocked that she would let him do what he has always dreamed of, Jacob just removes her underwear. Inhaling her delectable scent drove both Jacob and his wolf wild.

"Jacob, wow! I...I'm speechless. That felt so good," Bella says to Jacob.

Jacob smirked, sat up and lay back on the bed with his hands behind his head. He wanted to keep control of himself so that he didn't grab her too hard. Bella knew that she wanted wipe that smile off his face. Bella began to lick his jawline causing Jacob to groan. Bella nuzzled his chin which made his wolf growl in excitement. Bella moved down to Jacob's neck and copied what he did to her. She could feel Jacob constantly shifting to relieve some of the ache that she was causing him. Bella's confidence grew as she witnessed what her touch does to Jacob.

Jacob loves that Bella was paying attention and loving both the man and the wolf. This just made him want Bella more. The fact that she is doing to him what he did to her was beyond awesome. It meant that Bella is finally gaining the confidence she needed in who she is and that she can willingly and fluently express her wants and desires. Jacob never knew that his love for this slip of a girl could grow even more. The intimacy that is being shared just amazes him and it leaves him in awe. Jacob notices that Alpha is feeling the same way and that makes him even happier that Bella could love both sides of him.

Jacob moved them so that they could lie together and cuddle until sleep claimed them. The couple rested for only a short time before Jacob was alerted to noises outside his back door. Jacob gently extracted himself from Bella and went to investigate. Upon reaching his back door, he opened it to find a nervous, yet excited Embry, Leah, and Quil.

Embry takes a deep breath and says, "Look, I know that this isn't the best time, but we need to get into position. The vamps are demanding for Bella to be given to them."