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Chapter 14

"Hey Mike, You here for Leah?" Seth asked as he opened the door.

Mike grinned at the boy, they had grown close over the last few weeks. He genuinely liked him. Seth was welcoming where the rest of the pack had not been. Paul accepted him pretty easily but the rest...

Sam had done everything to sabotage his relationship with Leah. He had even tried to ban him from the reservation. Mike suppressed a growl, nothing was going to keep him from Leah.

"No need to growl." Seth said laughing. "She just went to the store for a minute."

Mike smiled and tried to wipe the anxiety off his face. It was getting closer to the full moon and the beast was escaping more and more. He really shouldn't be here so close to the moon but he couldn't stay away. He needed to see Leah, to smother himself in her scent, rest in her proud confidence.

Mike was scared, what if this time he didn't travel far enough into the woods. What if he came back and attacked the people he loved? They hadn't told anyone his secret besides Jasper, Bella, Paul, Angela and Seth. Seth had thought it was cool and had followed him around peppering him with questions and looking for signs of the wolf. Angela had been curious too but kept a healthy distance, probably due to the fact that Paul kept her away from him. Paul didn't seem to dislike him but kept a watchful eye on him around Angela.

Bella had been sympathetic. Jasper was the only one who seemed to know anything about werewolves, his knowledge was limited but anything was better than nothing. Unfortunately Jasper was impossible to talk to. He had disappeared with Bella for two weeks and in the week they had been back he had emerged from their room once.

Mike felt an urge to hit something in frustration. He started to pace and Seth laughed again. "Go meet her she could probably use help with the groceries." Seth clapped him on the shoulder. Mike flinched and fought the urge to hit him. He shook his head, it was too close to the full moon he shouldn't be here. Leah...he needed her...he got back in his truck and drove to the store.

Getting out of the truck the smells assaulted him and he searched out Leah's. He found it instantly along with Sam's. He growled and slammed the door as he tore into the store. The scene he walked into made him growl with rage and his hands shake. Sam had grabbed at Leah's arm and was shouting at her.

"Stop being a bitch Leah! You are a member of the pack and you need to take your turn on patrol." Sam was yelling.

Mike didn't even think he just reacted. In a flash he was there his fist hitting Sam in the face . He grabbed his arm, prying it off of Leah and throwing him into the stores shelves. He was on him instantly punching him with all his rage. He felt hands on him trying to draw him off but he ignored them until Leah's voice broke through the red haze.

"Mike please...Mike stop..." She pleaded. Mike heard and stopped. His muscles trembled and his fist clenched. He needed to pummel the man who was slowly standing with the help of a woman he didn't know.

Sam wiped the blood from his mouth and glared at Mike. "She needs to take her turn at patrol. We need her to stop playing around and rejoin the pack." Sam growled his own body shaking with the need to change.

"I can't, you know that. The council ordered me not to leave the reservation at your request!" Leah yelled.

"The council doesn't rule my pack!" Sam yelled back.

"Sam it's better if she doesn't go on patrol. You said yourself there were people who would ...hurt her. That's why you didn't want her seeing Mike, right?" The woman beside him asked.

Sam's face softened and he turned to the woman. "Yes but that's because she was sneaking off by her self for a rendezvous with lover boy. On patrol she would be with a partner." Sam told her.

"That is such bull..." Mike started to yell but Leah squeezed his arm. Mike wished he could take Sam outside and beat the crap out of him, his arms shook with his effort to control his rage.

"Shut up! You are not part of this tribe. Not part of our pack. Your just a freak who latched onto Leah!" Sam shouted.

Mike rushed forward but Leah stood between him and Sam. The other woman stood to the side looking hurt.

"I've had enough Sam. I abandoned my cousin and best friend, been scarred for you...I won't stand by you while you continue your personal vendetta against Leah. She has done nothing..." The woman huffed and tears appeared in her eyes. Sam turned to her.

"How can you say that? I told you all she did...How she tried to come between us...how she tried to constantly undermine my authority. Even now she is dividing the pack. We need to stand together. We are about to go to war...there are blood suckers on the reservation!" Sam said.

"I think you like her hurting. I think you don't want her to be happy. I think it strokes your ego to have her broken over you." The woman said.

"That's not true Emily!" Sam protested.

"I think you're unhappy you imprinted on me. You are still in love with her and want to keep her but you have to stay with me because of the imprint and your guilt." She said touching the scars on her face.

"No!" Sam said reaching for her but Emily eluded him and ran out the door. Sam hesitated for a moment, sending a glare at Mike and Leah before heading out the door after her.

Leah seemed to deflate as Sam rushed out the door. Mike caught her and held her tight, burying his nose in her hair and inhaling her scent. His nerves were high and her scent calmed him. How many more days did he have before he had to distance himself to keep her safe? He was already having trouble controlling himself.

"We'll get groceries later. Come on." He said dragging her out of the store and to his truck. She got in without protest, quietly staring out the window. Mike stopped the truck when he saw a tear escape her eyes. He pulled her close, kissing her forehead. He felt his desire rise as her body pressed into his. It was getting harder to fight...but she needed comfort now and he trampled down his lust. They sat that way for a while, before Leah pulled back and smiled up at him.

Mike started the truck back up and headed for her house.

Paul watched as Angela read a book at the table. She read her magic books a lot, searching for spells to help them. Paul knew she felt responsible for all that had happened. She confessed to him her guilt, saying that if she had never cast that spell they would have never found their power and Sue would not be dead and war would not have come to La Push.

"Hey kiddos, has Jasper surfaced for air yet?" Emmett boomed from the door.

Paul grinned at the big vampire. He hated leaches but he had to admit Emmett wasn't bad. He definitely helped with the boredom when Angela was buried in her books.

"I thought vampires didn't need to breathe...it could be weeks..." Paul said as he grinned.

Emmett laughed and clapped Paul on the back a little hard, but Paul tried to suppress his wince and laughed with him. Rosalie entered the house and plopped down next to Angela. She stared at her nails for a minute before speaking.

"It's not your fault you know. It would have happened sooner or later. At least this way you all found your significant others and Emmett and I got to join the fight." Rosalie said in a bored tone.

Angela looked up from her book and stared at the beautiful vampire. Paul didn't know how to take the woman. At times she seemed vain and self centered. Other times she was insightful and caring. Few people picked up on Angela's guilt. Most thought she studied the magic so obsessively because she wanted the power. He was sure the power excited her...his Angela was definitely a thrill seeker...but the guilt was what motivated the obsession.

"I have to find something...someway to ..." Angela said running a frustrated hand through her hair. Paul grinned he loved that little quirk. The way her hair fell from her fingers around her face was sexy as hell.

"Well two heads are better than one..." Rosalie said grabbing a book and pulling it to her. Angela looked at the woman in shock then grinned as Rosalie began turning pages. Yep, Paul definitely liked these vampires. Not that he wouldn't gleefully attack them if they hurt Angela but right now they were alright.

"Hey want to play Call of Duty?" Emmett asked.

"Hell yeah!" Paul said smiling and walking into the living room, leaving the girls to their research.

They had been playing for a good hour when Angela excitedly entered the room. "We found one Paul!" She exclaimed gleefully. Holding a book out to him. Paul grinned at her happy expression and waited for her to explain.

"It's a spell of vision. It allows you to see things far away. We would be able to see into the Volturi strong hold. Find out what they are planning." Angela burst out excitedly.

Rosalie walked up to Emmett and put her arms around him. Paul let his pride in his woman show on his face and took Angela into his arms as she blushed.

"We need to get the girls. I'll need Bella and Leah for this spell. The sooner we find out what they are up to, the sooner we can make plans." Angela said enthusiastically.

"I'll get Leah!" Emmett burst out.

Bastard, Paul growled. Jasper was going to rip his head off.

Rosalie hit him in the chest. "Angela and I will get Leah. You and Paul will get Bella." She said and walked over to Angela. The two women walked out the door not noticing the look of doom on their men's faces.

"He's going to kill us." Emmett said with a groan.

"Yep." Paul said as he followed the big man out the door.

Jasper was staring at the sleeping beauty beside him. He heard a pounding on the door and began to growl. He had scented them approaching but didn't think they would actually dare to disturb him.

He looked down at Bella his desire rising again...The pounding was accompanied by a yell. "Come on you have to come out. There are things happening and we need you!" Paul yelled.

Jasper really didn't care. All he cared about was lying on this bed staring at him with hunger in her eyes. Jasper leaned down to kiss her smelling his scent on her mixed in with her own. It drove him wild and he kissed her passionately.

"Let the poor girl rest you horny bastard!" Emmett yelled.

Bella cringed and blushed deep red. Her embarrassment angered him. He stood up and pulled his pants on before he swung the door open and punched Emmett full in the face. He turned to Paul but the shifter held up his hands in a sign of surrender.

Emmett didn't get up, just laughed on the ground. Jasper was getting ready to jump on him when Bella came out of their room. "What's happening?" She asked still blushing.

"Angela found a spell to let us spy on the Volturi." Paul said smiling.

Jasper glared at him. He should have hit him too.

Bella turned around and went back in, returning with a jacket. "Let's go then." She said. Motioning for Paul to lead her to his vehicle. Jasper began to growl. He didn't want to leave, he wanted to take her back into their room.

"Jasper you stop that growling, you know we were going to have to come out soon. The world hasn't stopped and our friends are in danger." Bella told him her hands on her hips.

Jasper sighed and began to follow Paul and Bella to the car they had brought. Emmett placed a hand on his arm. "Umm Peter called he's at the house. He said he brought along the vampires you requested but he needs to talk to you." Emmett said holding his hands up in a gesture to ward off any blows.

"Bella and I will go later." Jasper growled, unhappy his alone time with Bella was going to be that much later.

"Jasper you should go now and talk to Peter while I talk with the girls. We can take care of two birds with one stone." Bella said smiling.

Jasper frowned, he didn't want to leave her. It was more than just worry for her safety, he needed her.

"I should be there if the spell succeeds." Jasper said.

"Jasper you need to talk to Peter. Set up the ground rules for the vampires that are joining our fight. We don't want any accidents. I promise that we will wait to actually cast the spell for you, but we will need time to set it up and practice." Bella told him.

Jasper got the distinct impression she was trying to get rid of him. His eyes went to her throat, looking at his mark, his eyes traveled over her face. Did she look paler than normal? Was he hurting her? He couldn't resist the call of her blood but was he taking too much? He needed it though... he needed her...Jasper shook himself. She was right he needed to talk to Peter but more importantly he needed to think. He couldn't think clearly when she was near. This wasn't right...

He couldn't speak so he just nodded. She walked over standing on her toes and kissing him softly. He felt her love and it soothed him somewhat. Every instinct screamed at him to keep her with him but he let her go. He watched the car until it disappeared from view.

"Hey man, she'll be okay. Let's go see Peter." Emmett said.

Again Jasper couldn't speak and settled for a nod before they raced to the Cullen house. The farther they got from Bella the more his mind cleared. The more he remembered the more appalled he became. For three weeks now he had basically kept Bella as his sex slave. They had made love and he had claimed her over and over. Even now he could taste her blood on his lips.

They had come to La Push after leaving the cabin. It hadn't taken long to find out the council had accepted their help. He had growled and threatened them into allowing Emmett and Rosalie to stay on the reservation. He had found out that Renee had left town for the duration and then he had taken Bella to the motel room they had given them. They had been there ever since. It wasn't the need for sex that concerned him, it was his need to mark her. To taste her blood. He knew he never took much. No more than a sip but it wasn't right...it was dangerous...what if he lost control...

"Um Jasper?" Emmett asked as they ran.

Jasper turned to him waiting for his question.

"Why are your eyes are blue? Are you wearing contacts?" Emmett asked.

Jasper's hand went to his face. His eyes were blue? He was feeling different...off somehow...

"No contacts. I don't know." Jasper answered.

Emmett didn't pursue the question as they ran on. They reached the Cullen house and stopped. Jasper knew without counting that there were ten vampires around and in the house. Carlisle and Esme had left last week. Jasper was unsure where they went, he was just hoping that they were not going to enter the battle. He didn't really want to fight them.

"Garrett!" Emmett yelled and grabbed the man in a bear hug. Jasper watched them for a moment, before he felt Peter approach.

"Major!" He said grinning happily, but the smile fell from his face as he looked at Jasper. He immediately grabbed his arm and took him away from the group. When they had gotten out of hearing range he turned to Jasper.

"What's happening?" He asked in concern.

Jasper let out an unneeded breath, he had hoped maybe Peter knew something because he had no clue what was happening. He told Peter everything he did know, though. Peter listened gravely, not saying anything. When Jasper finished he sat down on the ground, burying his head in his hands.

"I've got to leave her Peter. What if I get carried away? I don't feel like I have any control...but at the same time how can I leave her when there is so much danger?" Jasper gritted out. He hadn't thought about leaving till now, but talking to Peter and telling him everything had reaffirmed his vague feelings of wrongness. It was wrong for him to bite Bella, to drink her blood. Whether it was a sip or not.

"How long since you have hunted?" Peter asked.

Jasper hadn't thought about it in a while. He hadn't hunted since the day before he went after Bella. He frowned, he didn't feel a burn. "I'm not hungry. The burn is gone." Jasper whispered.

"Any other changes?" Peter asked.

"I don't know. It's all been a blur. When I'm with her all I can think about is being with her..." Jasper told him.

"A spell?" Peter asked. He had been told all about the first spell that started this whole mess.

"I don't know." Jasper answered. "I have to leave. Maybe this is a spell by our enemies to get me to hurt her." He said standing up in a sudden panic.

Peter put his hand on his shoulder stopping him. "I don't know what is happening but I do know beyond a shadow of a doubt that if you leave we will all die. She will die. Whatever is happening needs to happen." Peter said his voice gaining confidence.

Jasper nodded. He should leave that was the right thing to do but he knew that he wouldn't be able to. He shook his head in resignation and started back to the house. It was time to prepare for war.