A/N: If you stuck with me thank you! Sorry for the delay, life sucks, school, busy, job...etc. Let's continue!

Disclaimer: If it were mine Breaking Dawn would be all blackwater!

Chapter 21

We followed them a few miles further south. Our minds were working quickly as we strategized exit plans incase these guys were leading us into a trap.

The scenery quickly blurred into a small reservation much like La Push. The small pack of three phased and motioned for us to do the same. I ordered the guys to phase first and along with myself cover Leah as she changed back.

The smaller pack kept their glances away from Leah while she changed but once she was finished they couldn't keep their eyes off her. I heard my growls echoed amongst my pack brothers as we analyzed what their stares meant.

"Sorry to stare. She is just so beautiful and a rarity. We mean no harm or disrespect." Matthew the Texan alpha spoke up.

"Just stay away from her, we are all very...protective of her." I growled out, unsure if these guys meant what they said.

"I promise my pack will oblige to your demands. I have sent my beta to gather the elders, in the mean time why don't you guys and err girl come join us at my house?" Matthew the drawled out in his thick southern accent.

He clearly sensed our hesitation and quickly added in, "My wife and sister are cooking up a tex mex feast, I'm sure y'all must be starving."

"Lead the way, we're hungry like the wolf." Leah teased speaking for all of us. We shared a good laugh over her corny pun as Matthew led us to his home.

The scents coming from that house were mouth watering. We stepped inside and were greeted by a plump woman who had a hand on her belly and a warm smile on her face. Her dark wild hair and her facial features led me to believe she was of Spanish descent, her skin tone wasn't right for a Native American.

"Hello my name is Mia." she introduced herself as Matthew hugged her sweetly.

"She's my wife, love of my life. So you don't have to worry about me going after your Leah." Matthew teased me with a grin on his face.

"Now why would these boys have to worry about you going after their Leah?" the obviously pregnant female teased the Texas alpha.

"Well honey you see that's Leah," he began to explain as he pointed at Leah, "and no it's not because she's a beauty, she's a shape shifter." he finished.

His wife smiled and immediately took Leah into a warm embrace, "Poor you must be hard having a bunch of boys in your head, I only have them in my home and I can barely stand them." she joked.

Leah laughed her sweet laugh and agreed.

"Hey! We're not that bad." Seth spoke up for the first time.

"Come on guys help yourselves." Matthew announced as he chuckled at our antics.

There was so much food you'd think a buffet was being operated here, but it still would all disappear by the time our packs were full and satisfied.

"So have you guys ran into the Cali pack before?" I asked while we enjoyed our meal.

"Yes. They tried to make an army and conquer our territories." Matthew growled out.

"How did you guys fight them off? I mean your pack is so small." Leah questioned as she stuffed a burrito in her mouth.

Matthew chuckled, "Well yes we are small but we have allies. You see including the La Push pack, our pack, the Cali pack and the rest of the packs, there are six in total, and three of the other packs are our allies."

"Whoa so you guys have connections." Seth spoke up.

"Why yes we do and we have Bryan." Matthew explained.

"Who's Bryan?" I asked curiously.

"He's a pack mate, he has brought us strength. He imprinted on the Chief's daughter of the New Mexico pack. They are the largest pack, their numbers are in the hundreds." Matthew explained.

"Whoa. Wait couldn't they just break the imprint so they wouldn't have to be allied with a smaller pack?"Embry asked as he stuffed his face with more tacos.

"Well yes, but you see this girl; her name is Karen, is like a princess to them, she fell madly for Bryan and wouldn't have the imprint broken. You see, Bryan is special in his own way, he has the ability to take away your ability to shift for short periods of time." he explained even further.

"Wow I wouldn't want to piss you guys off." Seth blurted out.

"True but we only seek peace here." spoke a deep voice from the door.

There stood two older men who commanded respect. My whole pack stood as we greeted the elders.

"Bryan here has told us of you and your dilemma. We wish to meet this female." the man in charge commanded.

Leah stepped forward as she bowed to the elders.

"Rise young Leah Clearwater, there is no need for that." the oldest of the two men spoke softly to Leah.

"I am seeking help sir, my honor and destiny are on the line here." she confessed with a shy look on her face.

"I am her alpha and imprint Jacob Black." I introduced myself as I bowed to the elders.

"You both are very well raised, have you come to ask us to destroy the California pack?" the older man questioned me.

"No sir. It is my duty to protect my mate, I would just like to have the Texas pack not participate in the tournament the California pack wants to hold. The less blood is shed the better." I stated confidently.

"It seems to me that you two are soul mates, it is not the imprint, but your auras I can see that are the perfect fit. Although the female shape shifter is legendary my pack will respect your wishes and not join this mad tournament." the oldest of the two vocalized yet again.

All eyes looked up when the other man finally spoke up,

"You are both pure of heart, you are both destined to lead our packs. Not only will we not participate but we will have our allies stay away from the beautiful Leah."

My packmates rejoiced.

"Thank you. The La Push pack is indebted to yours. From now on we will be trusted allies." I declared as I felt in my heart that this would be a great union.

"Now, that is settled. You have a long journey home, y'all are welcomed to sleep in our home tonight." Matthew offered.

"Yes mattresses!" the guys joked as they high fived one another.

"Thank you. Your hospitality will not be forgotten." I stated like a true alpha would.

I felt relief as Mia led Leah and I into a bedroom we would be sharing. Now that I knew I only had the cali pack to worry about I felt more secure.

Now the only difficult part would be getting Leah to forgive me...

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