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Finding Peace

Chapter 13

One Month Later

"C'mon Leah, you promised!"

"Yeah, please?"

Leah rolled her eyes in irritation and glared at Quil and Seth. She honestly just wished they would drop it, they had been begging to have a house party for ages now. "I said I might," she replied. "I never promised, only that I would think about it."

"Which is code for no," Quil muttered.

"Why do you even care anyway?" Leah wondered. "This wouldn't be a princess party."

Quil only glared at her in consternation.

"It's my home too Leah, Seth said then. "Shouldn't I get some say in this?"

Leah snorted. "The deed was rewritten in my name little bro, and plus you're still a minor so what I say goes."

Seth sighed in frustration and turned to look at Quil again. Quil just leaned in close to Seth and whispered which Leah found amusing since he knew very well that her ears could easily pick it up. But then as she listened to the words, she realized that was the point.

"Leah just doesn't know how to have fun these days."

Leah rolled her eyes again at the two and put her hands on her hip before she spoke. "It won't work on me; try your reverse psychology crap on someone who cares."

The she turned around and walked out of the house without even waiting to hear their response. One of the biggest things that bugged Leah the most was when people were trying to manipulate her. And the fact was that her fellow packmates were always trying to beg her for something, with the exception of Jacob.

As Leah got into her car and drove to work at the hospital, she couldn't help but think of how well things had been going for her in the last few weeks. It was really strange and she couldn't really explain it, but Leah felt more alive than she had in years. Almost everything in her life she was thoroughly enjoying right now from her job, to running her own home, and even her rounds with the pack. Leah may act like she despises the other guys, but really the five of them were super close though they didn't often admit it. As much as she sometimes despised Embry or Quil, she knew without a shadow of a doubt any one of them would die to protect her, and she would do the same.

The more Leah ran with Jacob, the more she was really starting to understand him. She was pleasantly surprised to discover that he never did anything to purposefully tick her off like he once did when they were in Sam's pack. But that didn't mean that he didn't joke around sometimes, and Leah even noticed that the more time went on he was becoming a happier guy all around as time went on. Though his thoughts weren't always easy to decipher anymore if Leah had to guess she would say that Jake was finally letting go of Bella Swan.

Leah was suddenly drawn out of her reverie as she slowly drew closer to Forks. Though she still loved to speed she certainly didn't want her stepfather writing her a ticket. As it wasn't raining at the moment (they the clouds were still dark) Leah actually had her window down for a change. And that's when it hit her. Vampire…she could smell a vampire in the near vicinity. Leah took a couple deep breaths as she looked around as she arrived at the hospital; all the while she was dialing the Blacks.

Luckily Jacob picked up on the first ring. "Hello?"

"Jake, this is Leah," she said calmly, not wanting to alarm him. "A vampire is in Forks."

"Where?" he asked concerned.

"Somewhere in town," Leah admitted. "But I'm not sure where because I only smell it in passing."

"I'll get the pack together and we'll be on our way, where are you now?" he asked.

"At the hospital, my shift starts soon."

"Ok, well I'll let you know what we found when you get off," Jake replied.

"Ok, talk to you then," Leah answered and then because she felt strange compelled, she said. "Be careful."

"You do care," Jacob joked then, trying to ease the mood. "I'm touched."

Leah laughed then, letting go of her fear. "I just don't want my little brother to become vampire chow."

Jacob chuckled again. "So it's all about Seth."

"Of course," Leah agreed unconvincingly.

"I'll look after him," Jacob replied.

"I know," Leah agreed. "Oh and Jake, take care."

Jacob's POV

After Jacob hung up with Leah, he immediately felt panicky. He couldn't explain it but two years ago he was eager and excited to take out vampires, but now he didn't want to go anywhere near one. But all the same he was the Alpha and it was his responsibility to take out vampires, and then he felt it again the angry urge to rip up the bloodsucker that dared to invade Forks. He wondered vaguely if it was the same leech that attacked Leah a couple months ago, because if it was then the bloodsucker wouldn't know what hit it. Nobody messed with his pack and got away with it.

As Jacob's mind raged, he finally reached the safety of the forest and he quickly stripped and phased. When he finally morphed into the wolf body he knew so well, he howled to get the attention of the others. Seth, Quil and Embry were close, and within a minute all three of them skidded to a stop right before him. Jacob quickly showed them his conversation with Leah.

Seth was of course the most alarmed especially after he picked up Jacob's thoughts that it could be the vampire that went after his sister a few months ago. I hope it isn't him, maybe the Cullen's came back or something.

Don't get your hopes up kid. Jacob replied.

What's the plan? Embry asked.

Seth stay here in La Push and watch the border. Quil, Embry you are with me and we'll go vampire hunting.

Of course Seth immediately protested. Why do I have to stay? I want to help look for the vampire!

Sorry Seth. Jacob answered. I need someone to look after La Push while we're gone, and Leah said that she doesn't want you to be and I quote 'vampire chow'.

Seth sighed and pouted. I can look after myself.

I know you can, but I need you to do this for me. Jacob replied. Plus don't make me have to use the Alpha command on you.

And then Seth's thoughts suddenly grew more worried. I will do what you say Jacob, but you should know that before I left I got a phone call. It was Sam saying Emily went into labor and they are going to the hospital right now!

We better get moving then. Jacob commanded.

AN: There you have it chapter 13, and let me tell you that the next chapter is one that I've been excited to write ever since I started this story. A bunch of you were asking about Collin phasing, so I figured I should clarify. Collin and the rest of Sam's pack no longer phase and no longer have the capability to. I like to imagine that when someone gives it up for good then they are basically stuck as humans. So that's why poor Collin was utterly defenseless when Danton struck. Leah is the rare exception to this rule, but I'll explain that later. I also want to thank all my lovely reviewers and as always I'm always grateful for any feedback!