Disclaimer: The Characters and all recognisable situations belong to Stephenie Meyer. This is a work of fan fiction and no copyright infringement is intended.

AN: I didn't intend for the Cullen's to still be a part of the story for so long but they will be gone soon I promise!

Chapter 13

Sadie's POV

Once Paul has gone I feel deflated, like everything that has happened is a dream I'm awakening from. I realise this is the first time I've been on my own for a long period since finding out the supernatural world exists and with the alone time to think my mind is a flurry of activity processing my thoughts.

I feel sad, sad that he's left. It's as if I can feel our bond stretching like an invisible elastic band. The further he goes the more it stretches, waiting to snap back in place once we're reunited.

My musings are interrupted by a knock on the door and one of the nurses pokes her head around, checking it's okay to come in and give my dad his personal care. I make polite chit chat for a moment, smiling and nodding but not really listening before grabbing my bag and taking the opportunity to have a shower while he has people with him.

Washing my hair, Paul is all I can think about. Has he get home safely? how is work going? has Rachel tried to get her claws into him again? how will they punish her? how will the others feel about her punishment?

This girl is a part of their tribe. The chief's daughter for goodness sake, the alpha's sister. Will they dislike me because of the trouble I've created? what if they don't accept me and how will that effect Paul?

I growl in frustration…shit did I just growl, oh crap. Is this a part of the imprint? have I ever growled before? damn it, if I hulk out and start sprouting fur they will have one pissed off chick on their hands.

Smiling at the thought I flick the shower off. Drying and dressing quickly I weave my hair into a braid so I don't have to bother drying it. Exiting the bathroom I find the nurses have gone which is probably best, I know they we're trying to figure out a polite way to ask about Paul.

Resting back in the chair I close my eyes thinking of him. Despite his reassurances that he wants me and this imprint it still concerns me, does it not bother him the problems its created within his pack and tribe. What if I let myself love him and then five or twenty years down the line the imprint wears off and he hates me for taking his choices away.

I do like him a lot. Last night getting to know him, it had felt so easy and right. I can see how easy it would be to just let myself go, not think about any consequences and fall in love with him.

But no matter which angle I look at it from, his choices have still been taken away from him. He hasn't chosen me for himself, I was chosen for him. And by whom? his wolf? the Quileute Gods? who decided little ole me was his best match.

Someone should make an 'Imprinting guide' reference book with all the answers to my questions. I want to ask Paul but I'm not confident he will tell me the truth, not wanting to hurt my feelings. I rub my forehead, the headache making it's reappearance again.

In some ways I feel that I'm being ungrateful. Here I am, being given this amazing man who is everything I could want and still I question the dynamics of the imprint, still I question if I'm doing the right thing.

Jeez when did I become so pessimistic. Paul has assured me he wants to be with me so why don't I just shut up and take it as it is, if he isn't worried then why should I be?

Because you care what happens to him, you don't want him to get hurt. You don't want to be the one who hurt's him, if you don't look out for his best interests then who will? hell, sometimes I wish I didn't think as much.

Crap, just chill out Sadie, there's no rush for anything. It's not like your getting married. Take things as they come, you know your worth it, you're a good person damn it. Prove it to everyone.

So, that's what I will do, I at least owe him that much. From now on I will take his word as oath, make him and his pack see why I have been the chosen one. I'll make him happy, make him glad he imprinted on me. Be everything he needs and wants. I'll be the best god damn imprint there ever was.

Billy's POV

Pouring myself another whisky, I take a huge gulp and then another. Oh Sarah, how have things come to this? speak to me honey, give me some words of wisdom that will get me through this.

Visions of my late wife flow through my mind, she was such a beauty, had such a kind soul. She would of known how to deal with Rachel, I'm sure if she had still been alive this situation would never of arisen.

I rub my eyes, tiredness making my body ache. After screaming and shouting all night about killing Sadie and the other imprints, Rachel has finally quietened and fallen asleep. Perhaps I should take advantage of this lull and have a rest as well but the revelations over the past twenty four hours dominate my mind, not letting me switch off.

Carlisle and Edward stayed with me all night so they could assess her behaviour. I've never witnessed such rage, turmoil seeping through her every pore and still she can't understand what she has done wrong. Carlisle is right, there really is no reasoning with her.

Like every parent who has ever been in this kind of situation, I ask myself where I've gone wrong. What should I of done differently, the when's, how's and why's terrorising my every thought.

I have spent most of the night researching psychopathic tendencies, psychosis and delusional behaviour, the outcome isn't pleasant. Even with professional help she's a danger to herself and others and with her threats to kill Sadie hanging over me, I cannot take that chance. I know I have no choice but to have her admitted.

Just as I have no choice but to let Aditi alter her mind. I cannot take the risk of her telling other's our secret, whether they believe it or not. Even if it feels like the ultimate betrayal, this is something I have to do. To protect my pack and tribe I must act as their leader not as a father.

After much deep thinking I have come to the realisation that it's time for me to step down from my role as chief.

I feel I have let the pack and tribe down, how can I assist my people when I cannot even manage my own daughter? I shall start to make the necessary arrangements within the next few days, get this situation dealt with first. I at least owe the pack that much.

Paul's POV

"Looks great, good job"

Sam appraises the staircase that I've managed to finish in record breaking time. I nod and continue packing my tools away, keen to leave and be with Sadie.

"Emily just text, she has a hamper made up for you if you want to collect it before you go to the hospital?"

"Yep that would be good, if I run back will you take my tools home for me?"

"Of course. Will you be coming back later when Aditi arrives?"

"I think I should be there, I wanna make sure this is all over plus I think I owe it to Jake and Billy to be there don't you think?"

""Yeah, we all owe Billy and Jake that much, this is hard on them they feel responsible" Jared says with a frown and a shake of his head.

"Only one person responsible and she should be grateful she's still alive" I snap back. Yes I know I'm supposed to be a protector but it's never going to make me a saint now is it.

He holds in hands up in surrender "I wasn't implying any different man, I'm just saying"

I shrug, as long as she's gone without harming Sadie I don't care what happens to her. I can try and sympathize but whatever illness she has doesn't mean she should get off scot-free.

After throwing my tools in the back of Sam's truck I phase and run to Emily's, stopping long enough to pick up the hamper. I dash home and quickly change deciding to run to the hospital in my human form, much easier to carry the hamper and I don't want to take the truck when I know I'm going to have to leave later for Aditi's arrival.

Strolling through the hospital to the hospice ward I hear Sadie groan quietly. I quicken my pace wondering what's wrong, I can hear Scott's heartbeat so I know he's still with us for now.

Throwing open the door I find her leaning against the wall, one arm in front supporting her forehead, the other rubbing her back. She looks around to see who's entered and smiles when she see's it's me.

"What's wrong, what's the matter?" I say, scanning the room for any impending danger.

"Back ache, dozed off leant over the bed" she whispers, fingers massaging her back.

I place the hamper down and walk over to her. God she's so beautiful, how did I get so lucky.

"Do you trust me?"

She slants her head to face me. "Kind of" she giggles, a slight smirk on her face.

I raise her tee and start rubbing up and down her back gently, letting my warm fingertips heat her back.

"Umm"

I move closer, placing my hands on her hips, stroking up and down with slow movements. Then pressing down slightly my thumbs rotating.

"Feels good" she whispers.

I keep moving my hands slowly up and down keeping the pressure light, my body heat finally being useful.

"Ugh, that's nice" she groans quietly.

Shit, the noises she's making are going straight to my dick. I shuffle back so she won't feel the hard on that's growing by the second.

I run my hands up under her tee to her shoulders, giving them a massage as well. Gently I rub down and then up again my fingers going under the back of her bra quickly before moving on.

"Umm, you even try to undo my bra and you'll be in big trouble mister" she laughs.

I snicker and give her bra strap a ping. Using all my fingers I keep rubbing and prodding. She arches her back and moans loudly. Fuck is she trying to kill me?

Shit she sounds so sexy, I can't wait to get her in my bed. Hell who cares about a bed, I just can't wait to have her be mine.

"Feel better?" I ask, fingers still moving, not wanting to stop touching her.

"Yeah, your good at this. Thank you"

I bend down and kiss the back of her neck quickly, she doesn't seem to mind. We stay this way for a short while longer until my stomach growls and she laughs loudly.

"Come on, lets get some food into you"

She stands straighter and turns around giving me that spine tingling smile of hers. I pull her into my arms hugging her tight. She wraps her arms around me and nestles her face into my chest. Fuck food, I don't need to eat if I can stay like this forever, her touch is all I need.

"Emily made us a hamper, not sure what's in it"

"Oh that's sweet of her, tell her I said thanks"

We sit eating and chatting. She's so easy to talk to, happy to listen to me tell her about the pack. She looks uneasy when I tell her about Quil imprinting on Claire but the look wear's off when I tell her about him being a big brother figure to her.

"Perhaps he's not meant to have a relationship with her when she's older? Maybe it's just about protecting her and keeping her safe, I dunno.." she trails off shrugging her shoulders.

Shit, we've never thought about it like that, everyone assuming, no matter how disturbing the thought seems that when she reaches a certain age their love will just mature into them both wanting a relationship with each other.

"What's going to happen to Rachel?"

I sigh heavily. I was dreading her asking this, how best to explain?

"Carlisle thinks, no, he knows that Rachel is psychotic. Her behaviour is delusional. She's being admitted to a secure mental health facility in Seattle either tonight or tomorrow morning"

Her eyes open wide, she rubs her eyes frowning. Shaking her head from side to side.

"That's one thing I thought of when she came here" she whispers "I don't know anything about it, it was just her demeanour. It was as if she was on drugs or something, poor girl. Her poor father and Jake, god they must be so worried. How are they, can I do anything to help?"

After everything Rachel has done to her and she still wants to help, she's concerned for Billy and Jake. Yeah my girl's special alright.

"Did Carlisle explain anything about the vamps special powers?"

"No, what powers?" she asks looking alarmed at the thought.

I explain to her about the Cullen's different powers and then tell her about Aditi coming to help us, how his power works. Emphasizing that Billy and Jake have given their consent, we cannot risk the her revealing our secret further.

As I talk, I take my cell out my back pocket, resting it on the table. "They will contact me later when their ready"

She's thoughtful for a moment, taking it all in. I expect her to delve in, trying to discover more information about him but she surprises me.

"You say Alice can see the future, can she see my dad? If she can, don't let anyone tell me Paul, I don't want to know when he's going to die, I just...don't"

I pull her up out of her chair and onto my lap, cradling her in my arms. Giving what comfort I can.

"She probably could see if she looked but she wouldn't tell you, we wouldn't. I understand Sadie, I really do. Something's we're better of not knowing eh?"

Nodding, she rests her head in the crook of my shoulder. She wraps her arm around the back of my head and absent-mindedly strokes my hair at the nape of my neck. It feels fantastic, her touch soothing my very soul.

I close my eyes, simply content to have her in my arms and touching me.

"Your tired?"

"I'm okay, I'm fine" I reply, shifting to sit up straighter.

She seems to realise she's still touching my neck and hair and stops "I'm sorry, I can't seem to help it" she shrugs.

"Don't stop, it's nice. Relaxing" I coax back stifling a yawn.

"Go to sleep Paul, it's okay I don't mind and you've got a busy night ahead. You'll hear when they ring you"

I nod, closing my eyes once again. Her touch relaxing me into sleep.

I wake to the noise of my cell ringing. Sadie's sat up alert, eye's watching my every move. She reaches over for my cell handing it to me.

"Answer it sleepyhead"

Blinking furiously I glance at the clock, shit, I've been asleep over four hours. All this time I could have been getting to know her more and I've slept our time away.

"I said I didn't mind you going to sleep, answer your cell" she says, somehow knowing I'm giving myself a verbal kick up the ass for sleeping for so long.

"Yes?" I question into the cell, not quite awake enough for any pleasantries.

"He's here. It's going to take place at the Cullen's house in about an hour, we're just getting things arranged" Jared's voice booms out, snapping my mind to attention.

"Sure, I'll be there"

Sadie looks at me "Even I heard that" she laughs quietly.

Standing up from my lap and stretching, she bends down to the hamper, taking the rest of the sandwiches out and handing them to me.

"You should eat before you go and I need to use the bathroom" she whispers walking into the en-suite.

Thirty minutes later and I know I really must go. I lift her as I stand and place her back on her feet. This time she hugs me first and I wrap my arms around her pulling me tighter.

"I hope it goes okay. Will you tell Jake and Billy that I'm sorry about all this, maybe if I'd just.."

"Hey" I interrupt, holding her at arms length so I can see her "This is not your fault, none of this is your fault. You've haven't done anything wrong at all, trust me please"

She looks up, those big blue eyes locked on mine. Nodding slightly she pulls me towards her, resting her head against my chest and squeezing me tight.

"Be safe won't you? Come back whenever you can"

"I will, to both. I'll see you soon"

We hug each other again and I kiss her forehead before forcing myself to leave when I had promised myself I wouldn't leave her for no one. After tonight nothing was going to make me leave her alone in this hospital again.

Running to the Cullen's I can hear Rachel ranting and screaming already about how we can't do this to her, how she'll get us back one day. Even a group of vampires and wolves don't put her off, glaring at everyone present.

Approaching the house everyone is stood outside huddled in groups with Rachel stood beside Jake who is looking distraught, Ness by his side.

"I'm sorry man, really I am"

He nods and looks wearily at Aditi who is stood talking to Carlisle and Edward, finalizing the details.

"Paul? Paul, you can't let them do this to me, I love you. Paul? help me, fight them and we can escape together like we should of done, your mine, MINE you hear me" Rachel screeches, trying to escape from Jake's hold.

"I'm sorry this is happening to you Rachel but you have to realise that I don't want you, I'm not your's to have" I say bluntly and walk away to stand with Jared and the others.

"They've brainwashed you! That little hokwot bitch will pay for taking you from me, I'll fucking kill her and her stupid father" she yells as we all simultaneously growl at her.

"Quiet" Jake berates, holding her tighter in his grip.

"Where's Billy?" I whisper to Leah

"He didn't want to witness this, he said he couldn't. Mom and Charlie are with him" she whispers back.

I can understand that. I can see the strain Jake is under by being here and wouldn't wish this on Billy as well.

"We're ready" Carlisle says, quiet enough so that just us with super hearing can hear.

Aditi is staring at Rachel, a golden glow surrounding his body. His face masked in concentration.

Jake pulls Rachel who is now quiet towards him kissing her head. "I'm sorry sister but we have to do this for your own good. I love you, dad loves you, your family loves you. Be in peace"

She hasn't moved or acknowledged he's spoken to her. Her gaze transfixed on the leech. Her eyes roll back for a brief moment and she holds her head in her hands moaning quietly.

"Her mind is strong, especially for a human. It's working but I would feel more comfortable if I could touch her head, get right into her mind. Is that acceptable to you Jacob?" Aditi asks, perfectly aware of how hard this is for him and having great respect for us wolves unlike others of his kind.

"Yes. Do what you need to do" Jake says quietly, looking at his sister who is stood with a muddled look on her face, eyes wide and shining bright.

In a flash Aditi stands beside Rachel, his hands on her head. She makes no objections, caught in his spell. His golden glow gets darker, almost orange and she gasps loudly.

He gently lets her go and steps away, nodding at Jake "It is done"

Rachel snaps her head up looking around at us all before fixing her gaze on Jake.

"Jake? What are we all doing here?" she asks looking around confused as Esme approaches her.

"Hello dear, I'm Esme. I have a drink for you, come join me for a chat while Jake finishes his business with his friends"

We all know the plan, the drink Esme is offering has been mixed with a sedative by Carlisle to settle her for the journey to Seattle.

Rachel looks at the big house and her eyes light up. She follows Esme without hesitation to the table where Esme has food set up.

Aditi comes over to where we're all now stood together, supporting Jake who looks like he's going to cry at any moment.

"As per your instructions I have made it that she remembers everything that has happened in her life apart from knowing the Cullen's and what we all are, yourselves as well. You asked me to make her forget about knowing Paul which I have done, she will remember the rest of you. I have made her forget ever meeting Sadie or her father and everything else that has happened since"

Jake nods solemnly and turns away to gaze at Rachel who's laughing at something Esme has said while unsuspectingly drinking the drugged drink.

"I'm sorry this had to happen to your sister Jacob, please pass my commiserations to your father" bowing his head slightly he turns to stand with Jasper and the other Cullen's.

We all watch as Rachel sits down on the steps of the house, her head slumping forward, chin on her chest. A short moment later her breathing settles and she falls into a deep slumber courtesy of whatever drugs Carlisle has slipped in her drink.

Jake stands tall, his face showing a range of different emotions. He turns to Edward and Carlisle.

"I promised dad we would take her back before we leave for Seattle so he can see her for himself one last time before being admitted. Who knows if she'll let us see her after that" he sighs, rubbing his face.

"Let's go now, I've had enough of tonight already"

I pat his shoulder, not knowing what to say or do. He gives us all a nod in understanding and goes and picks Rachel up carrying her easily and walks to Edward's car for the drive to the res and eventually Seattle.

We all stay talking for a while longer about how Jake and Billy will cope with the after effects. We all vow to look out for our brother and chief before going our separate ways.

I quickly run back to the hospital and watch through the open door as Sadie sit's close to the bed with her dad's hand in hers. As I walk in she stands and I embrace her in a hug.

I sit down bringing her with me onto my lap. "We'll talk later, just let me hold you for now"

She remains quiet, knowing tonight has been hard on us all. She snuggles into me, arm around my shoulder stroking the hair at the nape of my neck in an effort to calm me. I promise myself that from now on she comes first, I won't leave her alone here again.