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Chapter 14

"Oh Kaira!" Emily broke the stunned silence as she got up to hug the small girl who had shown more balls than anyone she knew. Of course Sam never complained but she knew that sometimes managing everything was a struggle. They weren't able to start a family even though she wanted to desperately. She didn't mind taking care of the guys, they were family but she did miss having the pitter patter of small feet. With Claire all grown up, they didn't have that any more. With the guys imprinting and trying to build their own lives and spending more time with their imprints, she knew if she wasn't careful she would have an empty nest syndrome.

Kaira seemed to have deflated now that she had got it all out. She had got all riled up when Paul had explained the weirdness of Renesmee. Sure, it wasn't her fault but her actions towards Kaira weren't doing her any good either.

Paul looked at Sam who nodded his appreciation and acknowledgement towards his imprint. Paul beamed and smiled right back.

He laid a hand on the small of her back and Kaira immediately leaned into him while Emily moved away towards Sam who cuddled her.

Most of pack had skittered away; the young ones never reacted well to emotional sequences. Leah stayed behind though as did Seth. He was sure he fell in love with her a little. Even though he had been a fan and follower of Jacob, with him moving away, he was definitely closer to Sam and the guys now.

"So much for an introduction." Leah muttered as she sat down to eat.

Kaira eyed her but didn't say anything. From what she had heard, Leah was bitter and sarcastic but she saw it as a good way to mask any other feelings. Kaira was perceptive like that. She didn't usually speak much but she observed and Leah seemed like she was battling herself all the time.

Kaira didn't feel sorry for her though. She was a rarity and a spirit warrior; definitely something to be proud of.

Soon they were settled and lounging but a howl went off warning them of the presence of vampires.

The four wolves stiffened. So did the two imprints. They knew what this meant; sending off their beloveds to battle the cold, heartless, lifeless leeches.

"I'll be back." Paul muttered against her ear as she shivered against the feeling of his hot breath.

"You better." Kaira whispered back as her hands tightened for a second against his on her waist before she let him go, eyes never leaving him.

"Leah, please stay here to take care of the girls." Sam said as she hurried out the door.

"Oh I have to pick up Claire from her friend's place." Emily said as she hurried out.

Leah grunted as she sat on the coach.

Another howl sounded and Kaira clutched Leah's arm.

Leah looked at her startled before groaning but letting the girl keep a hold of her arm.

The pack had taken care of the vamp quickly before dispersing. Just before they were about to phase, Seth couldn't hide his thoughts for a second and that was all it took for Paul to growl and take him down.

How dare he think about his imprint, his Kaira like that!

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to!" Seth pleaded. He really didn't.

"Meant to what? For me to see what you feel about my Kaira? She's MINE!" Paul roared as he bit into Seth.

"Paul, let him go. You know the guys can't help it right now. The more they are around her, the more they will get used to her. Let him up!" Sam intervened.

Paul bared his teeth and thought of all the things he would do if Seth or any of the wolves thought about Kaira before moving away and running to get back to her.

Sam chuckled as Seth let out a "phew".

"You better watch your thoughts, kiddo." Sam warned and Seth nodded before going to phase.

Paul walked in to Emily's to see what he might have termed an adorable sight if Leah hadn't been in the picture.

"What?"

"Shh"

Paul shushed Sam who was trying to ask what was wrong and why he was crowding their doorway but he peeped inside and his jaw dropped.

Kaira was leaning on Leah's shoulder even as she still had a hold on her arm and Leah had her head over Kaira's and an arm over her left shoulder. Both the girls were dozing.

"Aren't they cute?" Emily asked as she grinned blindingly at them.

Both the guys nodded as they proceeded to come inside once they got over the shock.

Kaira stirred and opened her eyes and immediately found Paul.

"Paul!" She called happily as she got up to hug him, jostling Leah and making her fall on her butt in the process.

The guys chuckled as Emily tried to hide her smile and shush them.

Leah scowled at them before getting up to go home.

Kaira placed her hand on Leah's arm just as she passed her.

Leah stopped and looked at her in question.

"Thank you, I slept really well." She smiled.

Leah nodded before glancing at Paul before going on her way again.

Once she was out of the door, she smiled.

It had been a good nap.

Kaira stretched as she got up. She knew Paul was already gone. He had mentioned he had an early patrol and would leave early.

Kaira took her time showering and getting ready for her day. She didn't have any specific plans. It was raining and it seemed it wasn't going to stop. Kaira liked the rain though, preferably while she was curled up indoors with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate with some book in her hand and music playing in the background. She didn't really like getting wet.

However after having a light breakfast, she had the urge to out and explore a bit.

Kaira bit her lip just as she was about to cross the threshold.

Was it normal to feel this way? This kind of urge? Was it some kind of trap? Isn't this how people usually got into trouble? And given her experience and the kind of people who she had been surrounded with, she was not overreacting.

She shook her head refusing to let fear of the unknown grip her. She could handle herself. She had training and the means of protecting herself. She just didn't like actually using it.

Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, she crossed over and locked the door behind her.

She walked in the general direction of Forks not really knowing her way around but she was pretty sure it was the way Seth had led her when he had taken her to the motel. Maybe she'd find the beach and just go for a nice walk.

After walking for about forty minutes, she did manage to find the beach. She was grateful she did not run into anybody from the pack though. They wouldn't be too happy about her being alone. But she needed to clear her head and just be with herself. She had been surrounded by too many people, more than she had ever in her life and while it was nice, she needed a timeout.

Kiara sat on a rock just watching the waves while the light rain trickled down her raincoat. She wanted to take off her shoes but knew she would be irritated with the wet sand sticking to her feet.

She smiled feeling calm.

Hardly any time had passed when she suddenly started feeling edgy like something wasn't right. She looked around to see if someone was watching her and although she couldn't see anyone she had the oddest feeling like someone was almost poking her.

Suddenly she found it hard to breath. She stood choking, trying to get air into her lungs which hurt with the effort.

Kaira fell to her knees coughing still unable to locate the source of the problem while feeling it all the time.

Kaira was gasping and thinking that this may very well be her end when she felt two strong, hot muscular arms wrap around her.

"Kaira! KAIRA!"

She looked into the panicked eyes of Paul and could feel the presence of other people around her but she was incapable of speech. She smiled a little smile before passing out completely.

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