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Chapter 14

Seth's POV

Harry needed to be fed but, Alice didn't want to let our son suckle on her. Jacob sent Jared off to get a wet nurse. It broke my heart she didn't even want to hold our son in her arms. But, I understood she would fall in love with him and life here with me would not been right for her. She belonged with her family and to live a normal life, get married, and have children with a man that loved her. Harry needed around the clock feds so when the weather was warm enough we headed towards La-Push where Harry would live with my parents. I had to stay with him until I was comfortable enough to leave him. I hated every second away from my son and spent most of my time in my family home. However, I was feeling weaker from the separation from my imprint.

I would take Harry to the cabin when I could, spending time together as father and son. He was growing and changing daily. The pack all adored him and Jacob couldn't wait for his first child to be born. Angela was coping well compared to Alice. The two had not seen much of each other as Angela couldn't believe her friend laid with a man she was not married to. Brady was the most regular visitor and would often let me sleep or just run in wolf form. Often, I would go to the cave and think about Jasper. His hard cold skin pressed against mine. His golden eyes that when he looked at me felt like he was looking into my very soul. I had been avoiding my spirit guide since before Harry was born. I knew it was time as they had blessed me with a son I could never have had otherwise.

Harry was having a nap one day when Brady came to visit. He threw himself in my arms and sobbed. I let him cry himself out and waited to hear what happened however, I had a feeling I knew.

"He imprinted," he finally said wiping the silent tears that now fell.

"I'm sorry, Brady," I truly felt for my friend. He and Luke had almost become inseparable since the pack knew of their relationship.

"I can't do this, not again," he said starting to pace.

I hated this. A good man was in pain because of what he was. How could the spirit guides do this to him? It was like they were playing with his heart. I clutched my chest and held on to the chair. I was getting weaker as the moons came and went so was a part of me. I felt a strong arm grab me just as my knees buckled from under me.

"Seth, forgive me. I come to you with my problems which are nothing like yours," Brady said helping me to the bed and letting me down.

"I will be fine shortly," I said patting his arm.

I was dying. I knew it and so did the pack. I hardly shifted anymore with my wolf fading with each passing day. Brady sat me up and gave me a drink of water before laying me down again. What I had been keeping from everyone was that I was coughing up blood. I closed my eyes and dreamt of my imprint running. Suddenly, he was attacked by wolves that I didn't know. They were not from our pack they and did not care that he was a good man. To them, he was and an evil, cold one that must be destroyed. I woke with a start.

"I have to go talk to the spirit guide. Look after Harry," I said getting up as quick as I could.

"Seth, wait! Why don't I take Harry back home and you talk to your guide here?" Brady said taking hold of my arm make me wince in pain. He quickly let my arm go and held his hands up with guilt written all over his face.

"Please, Brady. I need to go. I will be back before the sunsets," I said.

"Fine but, if you're not back, I will come find you myself," he growled.

"I count on it," I smiled.

I went to my son and gave him a kiss and headed out. I knew I would be back. I was not going to go without a fight. I stripped hoping to shift but, my wolf would not come when I called her. Sighing. I dressed and began the long hike to the cave. I had not gone far when a coughing fit rattled my body. The blood was more than normal and I struggled to straighten up. I felt a big arms pull me up and I was scooped up into Paul's arms.

"What are you doing Seth? You should be home resting," he said heading back from where I had just come.

"Please Paul, I need to go talk to my spirit guide." I said too weak to struggle to get out of his hold.

Paul stopped and looked down at me. "Don't you give up on us kid." he growled.

"I'm not, I swear Paul but, please. I need to go today," I said.

Paul turned and without asking he carried me up to the cave. He put me down at the entrance and told me he would remain outside in wolf to protect me. I gave him my thanks with a nod. I went to the cave and smiled as I saw the remains of our time spent here. I should really ask one of the pack to come take everything away. I sat down and began to meditate.

"My child, you are ready to join the spirits."

" Forgive me but, I am not" I said.

"You were always the stubborn one, child,'" he chuckled.

"I have much to live for. I have a son and my imprint will one day return to me. He has my heart," I whispered.

"I want you to meet someone. I believe you two have met before," he said.

Out of the light walked the wolf I had seen before; once at the cave and also, at the waterfall. I stood motionless as he walked towards me becoming clearer. He was truly beautiful and my heart raced. I felt a pull towards him when my eyes met his. "Jasper," I whispered.

"Hello, little one," he said his eyes smiling at me.

"You're a shapeshifter!" I said

"No I am just a vessel of Jasper's soul," he said.

"I don't understand?" I said looking at my spirit guide.

"Jasper's lost his soul like all cold ones. But your imprint is a good man no matter what evil things he has done in the past, he has regretted them," my guide said.

"But why have you got his soul?" I questioned.

"He doesn't believe he has the right to have a heart and soul. However, he could not be more wrong. You, my child, gave him your heart and when the time is right he will have his soul back," he said smiling at me.

The wolf who carried my mate's soul came and rubbed against me. I put my hand out and stroked the wolf who gave a happy rumble.

"I will never see him again will I?" I asked after a time.

"Yes, child, you will but, when I cannot say when. It is up to Jasper himself. He will learn that he is a good man and he does have a soul."

"But, I am to die? He may not make it in time," I said confused.

"You gave him your heart did you not child?"

"Yes," I said smiling.

"Ahhh, you learn quickly, my child. Wikvaya will wait with you for your imprint," he said.

"But what of Jasper? He will be alone," I asked.

"You will know what to do. You will still walk this earth watching over your loved ones," he said.

"Please, I ask a request, spirit guide" I said.

"Child, your wish will be answered but now, it is time you leave. Your wolf is ready to join her mate," he said before he vanished.

"I will be at your side, little one. You won't feel pain, I promise," Wikvaya said before disappearing.

I opened my eyes and wiped the tears away. I felt stronger than I had in a long time. I stood up and my stomach growled. I saw Paul in his wolf form looking at me and he gave a wolfy smile. I went to him and wrapped my arms around his big neck. I jumped on his back and he carried me home. Once back at the cabin, I found Brady asleep with my son resting on his chest. I knew what I would ask of him. I went to the drawer and pulled out one of my puppy teeth. I remembered when I lost it. I was hunting and when eating the hard carcass it fell out. At first, I was shocked only for Quil to tell me that all of us lose our baby teeth but, normally we didn't notice. I quickly shifted and picked up the tooth. I would give to Jasper as a gift. I left Brady to sleep but, took my son and put him in his bed. I would have to talk to him soon. The following week I had an unexpected visitor.

"Alice! What a nice surprise," I said seeing my friend who I had not seen since the birth of our child.

"Hello, I missed you and thought I would see if you were here before I went to visit the new baby. I hope you don't mind?' she said kissing my cheek.

"No, I don't mind. Please come in, Harry is asleep," I said smiling and taking her hand.

"Do you mind if we stay outside, it is such a beautiful day?" she said looking up at the rare blue sky.

I wouldn't push her to see our son. As soon as she was strong enough she packed her bags and left not once looking at Harry. I had hoped with time she would want to be part of his life even if it was just as a friend.

"This arrived today. Its from Jasper," she smiled.

She handed me the piece of paper and I read the words. I had not given up on learning to read and would often pick up a book that Jasper had laying around. He didn't have much to do when I was sleeping. As I read the note, my heart began to sing. My mate told me he missed me and behind the hidden message he said he loved me. I hugged Alice thanking her for the message and placed it on my chest. Just the simple words made me begin to hope that the spirit guides were wrong. I wished I had never let that thought pass my mind. One moment I was full of hope when suddenly my worst nightmare began.

Jasper's POV

Just before I hit the treaty line I felt I was being watched and suddenly I was thrown to the ground. Jacob Black, in wolf form, was standing over me with his teeth bared. Anger was rolling off him and even worse, loss. He snapped at my face and I only managed to move at the last second nearly having my head bitten off. I tried throwing him off me needing to know what was wrong and to spare my life. I heard a growl above my head and Jacob took his eyes off me. With the second of distraction, I managed to get from under him. What I saw was the wolf that spoke to me in the cave the night I marked Seth.

"Jacob, what is going on? It's me, Jasper. Don't you recognize me?" I asked.

Jacob bared his teeth and went to lunge at me again only for the wolf stand in between us. Jacob snapped and snarled for a few minutes then he gave a howl and sunk to the ground shifting to his human form. The wolf between us moved and gave me a view of Jacob Black on the ground, weeping, like a man gone mad. The wolf beside me gave me a nudge I walked slowly towards my friend.

"I failed him. I failed my people but, most of all, I failed his son," he sobbed.

I didn't understand who he failed. I sank down beside him. The wolf sat down beside me with large tears falling down his fur.

"Shift, tell me what happened?" I begged the wolf.

"I am what you see, not a shifter," the wolf said.

"I don't understand, Jacob. For the love of all that is good, tell me. Where is Seth?" I said.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. We didn't know. We tried but, they came during the day. The day was sunny. He tried to take on all four on his own because he had no back up. He saved his son yet, he couldn't save Alice. He's gone, Jasper. He's gone," Jacob howled.

I got up and started running to the cabin ignoring the shouts from Jacob and the wolf on my heels trying to get to me. MY mate was waiting for me to come home. They were lying as punishment. I came to the clearing where our cabin stood. I sniffed the air. There was a scent of one wolf and it was not my wolf's scent. I walked slowly towards the cabin and opened the door. The floors were thick with dust. There was still food on the table rotting at as though someone had been disturbed during a meal. I hesitated before I walked in. I turned to see the wolf pacing back and forth. I walked in and shut the door behind me. I walked to the bed and picked up the pillow bringing it to my face. There was a faint scent of my mate. I breathed in deeply as my body shook as I tried to sob. My mate had gone and I was not here to protect him. The wolf should have let Jacob destroy me. It had not been Jacob or the pack or the wolf outside that failed Seth. It was me. I pulled the pillow away from my face and lay down to wrap his scent around me. I felt a lump and pulled the sheet back to see a small doll. Picking it up, I wondered why a doll was in Seth's bed.

"Son! Seth had a son!" I whispered standing up racing to the door and swinging it open to see the wolf sitting there his head hung low.

"His name is Harry. He is with his grandparents in La-Push.'" he said his eyes not leaving the ground.

"How? With whom? He would never lay with someone else. It is not his son!" I shouted.

Out of the trees came my wolf in his wolf form. I knew it was a mistake. They had him confused with someone else. I watched him walk slowly towards me and sat down. I hugged the wolf who licked my face. How I had missed this wolf but, something was different. His scent was not the same. I pulled back and looked him in the eyes. They were black with no life in them.

"Shift, little one," I asked.

"I can't shift anymore. I'm sorry, I have failed you as an imprint. The wolf only carries my soul," Seth's voice said in my mind.

Just like the other wolf who sat beside him rubbing against him. The love that ran through them was strong, stronger than what I had felt before. Even with the imprint between me and Seth or Leah and Embry, who had a double imprint. I never thought I would feel jealous of a wolf but, I didn't like the wolf touching my Seth.

"I get it, Seth. You're angry at me. I can't tell you how sorry I am," I said stroking him.

"I'm not angry, Jasper. I won't lie. I was at first but, then I felt nothing. The longer you were away the weaker I got. I don't deserve you, I laid with another."

"I don't care. I abandoned you when I promised I wouldn't. I love you, Seth. You gave me your heart," I whispered.

"I love you, Jasper, and I don't deserve your love. I ask that you leave. I will always be with you. Whenever you need me, I will be there for you."

"Please, I need you always and forever. I fell to my knees wrapping my arms around his neck.

"When the time is right, I will be with you I promise."

With that he stood up and walked away with the other wolf at his side. I looked at Jacob who was looking confused.

"Tell me why he can't shift," I asked.

"Who are you talking about?" Jacob asked.

"Seth, why is he in wolf form? He just told me now before he left with that other wolf," I said.

"I didn't see another wolf Jasper. Seth died trying to protect his son and Alice," he said.

"If you think this is funny..." I trailed off the look of confusion evident on Jacob's face.

Jacob told me what had happened from the day I left. I couldn't believe that my little one had become a father. Alice, the mother abandoning them, to return to her family. I forgave Seth as soon as I heard how it came to be. I knew that Seth would not of laid with Alice if he had not been drunk.

"Jasper, he loved you so much. He continued to live not only for his son but, knowing that one day you would return home," Jacob said.

"I should've known. I should've been here protecting him. I want to see him," I said.

"Come, I will take you to the island where his body lies," Jacob said.

We procured a boat that night. Jacob had to go check Angela who was heavy with child. Agreeing to meet at dusk. I had an unexpected visitor as I waited at the cabin for Jacob to return. His emotions hit me before his scent. Taking a deep, unneeded breath I went and opened the door to see Brady in his wolf form just before he shifted.

He looked as he felt. The once strong man had become underweight and the life in his eyes gone. When he saw me, he gave me a small sad smile. I tried to return the smile only for it to fail. I couldn't even muster that his pain was my pain and my pain was enough on its own.

"Jasper," he said opening his arms and I walked into them.

"Brady! What have I done?" I cried my dry sobs.

"You weren't to know, Jasper. None of us were to know. You did what you needed to do. Jacob spoke to me and please know that Seth would have wanted you to go save your family," he said stroking my hair.

"I fell into her trap. She found out about my mate but, how?" I questioned.

Of course, Brady didn't know. No one would know, only her. She was the persona of evil.

"Seth is with you. I can feel him here," Brady said tapping my chest.

"I have no heart. How can you feel him?" I asked pulling back

"You have his heart remember?" Brady smiled a genuine smile.

"I want him to have his heart back, his beautiful beating heart," I said clutching my chest.

"I need to tell you a story," Brady said sitting down on the step and patting it for me to join him.

I didn't want to hear a story I was beyond been told silly little stories however, Brady's body language told me to listen to him what he had to say. It was important.

"We have our spirit guides and they like to talk in riddles to make us think. Seth rarely talked of his to anyone. Only Jacob had the honour of meeting Seth's as we each have our own. But, he took me to one side not long before he was lost to us," he said pulling out a necklace which held a wolf tooth on it. He turned and put it on around my neck.

"This was Seth's and he asked me to give it to you when you returned," he smiled rubbing his fingers over it before he let it drop to my chest.

I picked it up and looked at the large tooth. I had something of my mate. Did Seth know he was going to die and never to see me again? I kissed the tooth and continue to hold it in my hand not wanting to let it go. Brady gave me a smile and continued.

"Harry was born a big strong boy. Alice struggled to carry such a bonny child. Even now, he is bigger than your average child. You have to see him Jasper. He looks just like Seth," he sighed but his eyes shined.

"I would love to see him but, I doubt I would get the chance," I moaned.

"Seth went to his spirit guide. He was beginning to grow weak. He asked me to look after Harry for the day while he went to speak with his spirit he returned he asked me to promise him two things. One of which was that I give you this tooth," he said.

"He knew he was going to die?" I asked.

"Yes, although he didn't know when. Of course, the spirit's don't give us that sought of information," Brady said before continuing.

"I asked him what was going on and he told me he asked the spirit guides to grant him one wish before he died. Before you ask, I don't know what it was but, I believe he could've lived had he been given the choice. As much as he loves his son and you, he somehow made things better for the living and future generations," he smiled.

"Of course he would," I smiled. It was Seth through and through thinking of others before himself. Brady gave a chuckle in agreement.

"The other promise is one that you have to agree to as well. He asked that I keep you company until he returns," he said.

I stared at Brady as though he was mad. Why would he want Brady to stay with me? I was not going to stay here. I would leave so the pack could stop shifting and return to a normal life. So that children, like Harry, wouldn't have to follow in their father's footsteps.

"Brady, why would he ask that of you? I am a rogue vampire. I will travel this earth until the end of time," I said.

"I don't know but. I promised him I would, Jasper. I have lost three people I love and can't imagine losing another. I will never imprint. I am destined to be alone. Seth doesn't want you to be alone or me," he said.

I looked into Brady's eyes and I knew he was telling me the truth. He closed his them trying to fight off the tears. He said he lost three; one being Seth and, of course, his first love Colin. Who was the third?

"Luke imprinted on a girl from the neighbouring tribe," he said finally looking down.

My heart ached for the boy in front of me. He was so like Seth with his sweet nature and his heart he wore on his sleeve. I had grown fond of the boy and if Seth wanted him to follow me then there had to be a reason.

"I would be honoured," I said.

"I shall return at dawn. I need to say my goodbyes," he said smiling at me.

"Brady, how did Seth die?" I asked.

"He is not dead, Jasper. He is just resting," was all he said.

I was confused. Jacob told me he had gone. That wolf that talked to me like Seth told me he would be there if I needed him but, it was not Seth. Yet again, riddles. Brady gave a wave and left on foot. I knew if I had to walk this earth for eternity and if it couldn't be Seth his best friend would be enough. Nothing other than friendship would come of us. I saw him like a little brother, someone I would want to protect. I had a mate and, like Brady said, he was just resting. Brady saw me as a friend only. One who honoured his friend's memory. I dearly hoped that one day Brady would tell me he had found his mate. At which time, I would tell him to go and join his imprint. Maybe that is what was planned. Maybe Brady had to leave the area to find his true mate.

When we got to the island where the tribe buried their dead, Jacob explained that normally only chefs were buried here and this is where he would be buried along with his father and his father's father and so on. Seth had saved many lives as he took down three vampires by himself before he succumbed to the last one when his wolf just was not quick enough. I was taken to where my mate lay. Jacob respectively left me alone by his grave.

"I will wait till the end of time for you to return to me, little one," I said smiling. I had nothing else to see or say here. It was time to let his body rest. This was not my mate, this was just his old body.

"Would you like to meet his son before you leave?" Jacob asked when we returned to the mainland. .

"I would be honoured to meet him," I said smiling so hard it began to hurt my face.

"Come then, we shall go now. I ask that you respect the rules and understand that the pack will be on full alert. One hint of trouble and we won't hesitate to kill you. But, I know Seth would've liked you to meet his son," he said.

True to his word the whole pack were in wolf form. There was no sign of any human outside although, I could smell their scents. I was fully surrounded by shapeshifters with only Paul in his human form. Even Brady was in wolf. Every single shifter was on high alert ready to protect their people. Paul had his hand firmly holding my arm. Of course, I could've pulled away but, the slightest movement and he could give the order to destroy me. They moved as one like a well trained army. We came to a long house and I could smell my old friend, Harry inside along with one other human. The scent was familiar but not one I smelled before. It had the hint of my mate's scent entwined with that of his mother. I was about to meet my mate's son. One of the wolves went and scraped his paw on the door leaving a big claw marks. The door was opened and a few of the wolves entered with the others remaining outside taking up key points. Brady shifted once inside and quickly dressed giving me a smile and going through the wolves who stood in front of me blocking my view.

"Okay, this is how it is going to work," Paul said.

"You will have a look at Harry but unless I or Brady say so, you will not touch the child. Also, when we say it is time to leave you will go without hesitation," he said.

"I understand. I will honour your wishes," I whispered.

The wolves stepped back and Brady walked towards me holding a bundle with a smile from ear to ear. He held the baby up so I could see his face. I went to take a step forward only to have the pack tense and Paul grab my arm harder. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. It seemed I did need this one to calm my nerves. With the whole pack on alert the tension was thick and, of course, it affected my emotions as well. However, there was one happy soul and that was Brady. I opened my eyes and looked into the eyes of my mate. He was beautiful. His little arm had escaped his swaddle and was waving around franticly. His skin lighter than that of Seth's with a soft blush in his chubby cheeks from the heat in the house. But, it was the eyes that drew me to him. They were just like my Seth's, so pure and innocent. His eyes found mine and he stared at me as though he knew me. Of course, this wasn't my mate reincarnated. This was just his child.

"He is so handsome. Seth would be proud," I said smiling.

Paul chuckled letting go of my arm finally. "Seth was the proudest father you could ever meet."

"His scent is so like his parents as well. Does anyone else smell that?" I asked.

The door opened and Jacob walked in. Paul went to grab my arm but, Jacob waved him off. He went to Brady and took Harry from him and turned to me. "Hold him, Jasper. His father's spirit lives within him," Jacob said.

I hesitated for a moment but, held my arms out to take the precious child. Jacob's emotions were one of trust and understanding. He understood my desire to hold something so close to my mate. I wanted to bring his face up to my nose but, I daren't risk it. Not that I had any desire to taste his blood but, some of the pack were not happy and one false move by me could end in a lot of unnecessary death including mine and or the child. I could feel a lump in my throat and I quickly handed the child back to Jacob and turning into Paul who sighed before putting his arm around me and pushing through the pack to lead me outside.

"You did good cold one. I am sorry for your loss. He was a good kid," Paul said patting my back.

"Thank you. Please, keep Harry safe," I said before running out of the town. I climbed the mountain to the cave where Seth first took shelter.

"Seth, I love you. Your son is perfect and thank you for asking Brady to join me. I promise you with all my being that I will never leave him. I will protect him with my life. Don't take long to come back to me. I miss you so much," I said falling to my knees putting my head in my arms and weeping unshed tears.

Brady found me the following morning carrying my bag which had my most prized possessions. We would travel light. We would find work when we needed things but, we would continue to travel never settling in one place for too long. With one last glance at the island that held my mates body, we left La-Push.

Wivaya ( one that brings)