The ultimate pairing is Paul and Bella, and I promise that is how it's going to be. It just takes a little while to get there with his stubborn ass and her finally getting what she always wished would happen dealing with the imprint and finally realize who it is that she''s supposed to be with. Next chapter will probably be in her point of view. Hope you enjoy this one!

Quil phased the next morning and the evening a few hours before we were supposed to go meet the Cullen's we got the biggest fucking surprise ever. Apparently our legends overlooked one fucking tiny little thing. We all knew Seth was getting ready, but he was such a happy little dude, like Jacob was. I remember us all waiting forever. But Leah, yeah, she phased. Sam was gone forever I thought he might not get back in time. Quil was sitting at the table with us and was just fucking happy to know what the big "gang" was all about.

Everyone wasn't too happy about a female joining the pack for obvious reasons. She was bitter after her breakup with Sam and we all didn't want to be linked to her head. And we all really didn't want to see her naked when she would have to strip to phase. I was a little amused though, sitting back and watching the riff raff it caused with everyone. It was nice to not be the center of everyone's worry. I felt almost content.

We all quieted when Sam, Leah, and Seth finally walked in. Sam looked stressed and Leah looked pissed as hell. Seth just looked giddy, of course he would think this is the most awesome thing in the world. I smirked.

"Are they going with us?" Jacob asked, probably worried they would try and attack the Cullen's just out of nature, not able to hold back. It was an honest worry.

"Hell yes we are." Leah said. "I saw that there's a war coming, we need to all be there."

"Yeah but you could stay phased here and see through our minds, you really won't miss anything." Jacob said again, looking up at her. It was obvious it was more about a girl being in the pack.

I smirked again. Leah wasn't really the one to mess with. "Fuck off Jacob."

Sam interrupted, "Everyone goes. We need to get used to the Cullen's scents anyway so we know who to not attack." He looked pointedly at me.

"I'm not going to do anything again."

"Yeah, because last time you almost killed yourself." Embry said with a laugh.

I shot a glare his way and threw my fork at his head. He grinned catching it and holding it up, taunting me. I was jumping up out out of my seat, ready to go after him.

"Enough." Sam sighed. I wondered if he ever got tired of saying that one word. I didn't envy him, having to be in charge of all of us, but he was the best for the job. I was glad when Jacob turned down being the true alpha. Sam was practically made for this role, for being the tribal cheif, for being responsible for everything. Besides, I didn't know how well I would take to being ordered around by someone two years younger than me. He ran a hand through his hair. "Let's get this over with." He mumbled.

It only took a few minutes after we crossed the treaty line to pick up their scents. We all growled and huffed. They really did smell too sweet, it was fucking disgusting. Minutes later the scents got stronger and we found ourselves in an open clearing. They were on the other side so we stopped. There was another scent here too, a human.

I snapped my big ass furry head up. Bella. My heart felt like it was going to pound right out of my fucking chest. I had ignored the pull the past week, it was painful, but standing so close but yet still so far away from her was not like anything I could have ever imagined. I let out an involuntary whine for what I couldn't have. She locked eyes with me and I got a good look at her. She looked like she hadn't slept in days, probably mirroring my own horrific appearance. Even though she looked dead on her feet she was still the most beautiful girl I had ever laid eyes on. Ugh, what the fuck was I thinking?

What the hell is his problem? I heard Leah sneer inside my head.

I growled, snapping my head to her. Don't judge what you don't understand yet pup.

Don't fucking call me a pup! She was ready to attack me until Sam's order came down.

I let out a low growl and then turned back to Bella. Edward was standing there next to her. I took a little enjoyment out of the fact that he didn't look happy. In fact he looked lost.

Alright, mind reader, we're ready. Sam said.

I let my mind focus to what we were doing here in the first place. At least her choosing the bloodsucker didn't get to interfere with my need to protect her. I still got to be involved in taking out the danger that was looming. That was almost enough satisfaction for me to ignore the need to be near her, to be in her life as everything I could be. I ignored her gaze and stared ahead.

The lanky vampire who was called Jasper last night stepped forward. "I'm just going to go over a few things first before I start acting out training with my family. Newborns, they're stronger because their human blood still lingers in their bodies. But they also rely on their basic instincts to fight. Do not go for the obvious kill, and do not let them get their arms around you - they will crush you instantly." Yeah I knew what that felt like.

We watched for about an hour as the Cullen's acted out scenerios. It was kind of awesome to watch them fight each other, even if they were only acting. I wished we could participate in the fighting aspect instead of watching but Sam had enough sense to know that we might end up hurting or killing one of them.

The biggest one, I heard someone call him Emmett, was starting to get frustrated and Carlisle called an end. "We'll be back here tomorrow night, same time, if you would like to join us."

Yes, but only a few of us will show up. We can relay the information on. Sam replied.

"A few will come. When they're as their wolves they can hear each other. They only all came tonight so they could get used to our scents." Edward translated softly.

"Fascinating." Carlisle murmured, glancing over all of us. We all fought back a small growl.

I was growing frantic. This was not nearly enough fucking time to be even remotely close to my imprint, and now we were all standing up to leave.

Paul she's coming to you. Jacob said to me. Might be better if you phase, I'll just be in the trees. His mental tone was soft, though I knew he was only lingering so I wouldn't do something stupid again. Ass.

I snapped my head up, relieved yet worried that she was almost near me. What would happen to me later on. I could see Edward's worried looks our way but at least he knew to stay away. I couldn't phase yet.

"Paul." She whispered as she stood in front of me. I looked at her and waited. "Can we uh, talk?"

I huffed and ran into the trees for cover, quickly calming myself down so I could phase. I yanked my shorts up and slowly walked back out. I really didn't want her to see me like this, I didn't want her to know that her going back to the leech had an effect on me. It showed I was weak. I was now regretting I didn't take a razor over my face earlier or at least get a proper shower. I noticed the only Cullen left here was Edward, no doubt waiting for Bella. I rolled my eyes.

"What?" I didn't mean to sound so harsh, but dammit I couldn't - no I would't let her get to me this time.

She winced, looking over me slowly. I felt almost self conscious the way she was taking me in. Fuck me. "I wanted to talk...you never let me get a chance to explain, or talk any. You just get mad and storm off." She muttered, looking down at the ground.

"Look if you're just going to tell me what I already know then there's no point." I took in a calming breath. This was fucking hard.

"No...I mean, I don't know." She sighed. I looked up and could see Edward coming over to us. It only took him a second. She looked mildly surprised to see him standing next to her. She rolled her eyes up at him. "I want to talk to him."

"Bella he's losing his temper, it's not safe."

I was trembling, but it was because of his words and presence. "I would NEVER fucking hurt her!" I spat.

"Bella lets go." He grabbed her hand, he grabbed what was fucking mine. He turned to leave with her, Bella giving me a long glance over her shoulder. That calmed me enough.

I barked out a laugh. "Yeah, Isabella, go on. Follow his every order. At least I gave you a fucking choice. And you're no safer with him than you are with me." I yelled, stalking towards them until a set of arms wrapped around me holding me back. I struggled as my body started to shake al over. "Be careful not to cut yourself in front of him - you might not survive." She looked hurt and I heard Edward growl. It was no fucking use, though.

"Paul, come on!" Jacob pleaded, still holding onto me.

I finally stopped struggling as Bella was out of view. He finally let me go and I just collapsed to the ground, the growls unable to stop coming. Within a second I was bursting fur. I took off in the opposite direction Bella and her precious leech went, unable to stop the howls that followed.