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Chapter 25

Paul had not felt so much pain in all his life. Not even when he had been bitten by a rouge vampire not long after he shifted for the first time. Nor when his mother left or Grace's body was put to rest.

He knew his wolf was fighting to get out and all he could do was run to the forest to let him out. The wolf needed his imprinter the one that he should call mate. It had been Jacob who let it slip that a shifter had tried to get Brady. Although Jacob never let anything slip he knew exactly what he was doing when he mentioned it. Paul became more protective not letting Brady go out of the res without him or someone with him. When Brady said he was going by himself the hair's on the back of his neck prickled.

"Arghhhhhhhh." he shouted stumbling on the forest floor.

Not only had he got the pain of the loss of his imprinter his wolf was trying to surface and it was just as painful if not more than the first time. Then he had been angry at his father and he welcomed his inner beast hoping he would protect him from the beatings he had endured for years.

Already his hearing had become enhanced. The smell of the forest getting stronger and the colours different yet sharper even in human form. He heard rustling from behind him and tried to stand he could smell his daughter and Collin.

"Stay back you fool." he growled.

"I'm not leaving you alone like this." Collin said placing his imprint on a large boulder.

"Liv look away."

"Daddy!"

"Liv do as I tell you. Daddy is okay I promise he just needs to let his wolf out again. Promise me not to move and look away." Collin said firmly.

"I promise." the little girl turned and looked back at the trees.

"Can you take your clothes off?"

"Arrrrghhhhhhhhhh fuck." Paul shouted kicking his shoes off and trying to get his jeans undone. His hands weren't cooperating however and he gave up the pain to intense.

"Don't worry about it just let him out Paul he needs to find his mate."

"I'm tryin." Paul panted

Collin checked that Olivia was doing as he had asked and stripped his own shorts and tied them to his leg. His wolf was out in seconds he tilted his head back and howled. Quil would have to come and take his imprint to the Clearwater's. There was no telling when Paul would be back in his human form or if he would even bother until he found Brady.

Quil's howl echoed around the forest his mind instantly connected with that of the young alpha.

"Shit what happened."

"Brady's in trouble. Olivia says he has been taken. Can you come get Liv she needs to go to Sue's? She'll look after her."

"On my way."

Colin waited until Quil had arrived and quickly shifted and went to Olivia trying to calm the frightened girl. The alpha was grateful that she knew about the shifters and was not scared of him or Quil. Every so often he and the other shifter would take their imprints for picnic's high in the mountains when the sun was shining and the weather warm.

"I'll be back as soon as I can." Quil said once Olivia was safely on his back her tiny hands firmly holding his fur.

"Let's hope this won't take much longer. He says he isn't fighting it but he isn't shifting."

"His wolf has been resting he needs time. I would imagine." Quil said.

"Go." Collin said not before going and licking his imprints face.

"Love you daddy. Please bring Brady home. He belongs with us."

Paul turned to his daughter, sad to see such pain in her eyes. She loved Brady so much and the two had formed a friendship. He was the one to help her with her homework when Collin wasn't around. He would pick her up early from school if he had no pressing work. He treated her to books and never missed dance recitals he was always in the front row right next to her father and imprint.

The man tried to speak but he could only growl. He would snap and snarl if Collin got to close to him. His wolf didn't like a alpha so close. The human Paul hoped his wolf didn't want to fight the alpha for domination he didn't want it. All he wanted was Brady home safe in his arms.

Once Collin knew Quil was a safe distance he tilted his head back and howled so loud People in Fork's could clearly hear and some people on the outskirts of Port Angeles. It had two messages one to the wolf who had stolen from his tribe and the other to River who would hear it. Paul however had no chance of missing it he was right there and his head was ringing from the deafening how.

"FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK" Paul shouted his body beginning to shift but to slowly.

Collin hackles raised as he sensed another alpha in his territory he sniffed the air before going towards Paul and getting into defence mode.

"Stand down alpha I come in peace."

"Shit Jake."

"Yeah and Sam is right behind me."

"Shit why hasn't he phased?" Jacob questioned.

"I thought because he had been so long since he shifted. How was it for you?"

"You called the alpha's he came like it was yesterday."

"Shit don't tell me I called all the old pack back?"

"You were never their alpha only I or Sam can do that. However if there are any kids out there with the wolf gene we could have trouble."

"Then you call him. You were his alpha call his wolf stop his pain." Collin begged.

"It might not be that simple Colin remember my whole pack to will hear and I'm sure none of them want to return to their wolves."

"Not even for Brady? Come on Jacob they would be more angry if you didn't." Sam said breaching the tree line.

"Hell. What's happening?" River's thoughts joined those of the three other alpha's.

All eyes went on Paul who was now curled up in the fetal position. Jacob gave a mental sigh he knew that Sam was right. He tilted his head back and howled into the twilight. Before his head came back down Paul had shifted into his grey wolf. He stood slowly panting his head going from side to side trying to pop out the kinks.

"Welcome back brother." Jacob said going and rubbing his scent on his pack brother.

"Brady."

"We know Liv had a vision."

"I have to go find him."

"We'll go together Paul."

Paul went to take off only for Jacob to order him to stop. The wolf tried to fight the command however he was still weak from the shift and he lowered his belly to the damp forest floor. Embry's mind connected into the pack mind next. Demanding why he had once again been called his wolf on alert looking for signs of danger. Sam and Collin and River were talking between them. Jacob too could hear everything but his focus had to be on his pack again. He hoped that somehow Seth hadn't heard his call. It was a shock that Liam was next in his mind followed seconds later by Seth.

Sam was grateful that Leah was pregnant and her wolf would not join its job was to protect its cub.

"So what's the plan boss?" Seth said his wolf paws dancing on the forest floor.

"Guys I'd hoped you wouldn't hear me."

"Dude we could be in New Zealand and we would hear your call. So what's the plan?"

"Nothing this is my problem." Paul growled standing on shaky legs.

"It's our problem Brady is our pack brother." Seth argued.

"You guys are too far away to help. We will keep you informed of what is going on."

"Like that is going to happen. We will be back tomorrow we need to get some clothes." Liam said rubbing against his dominant.

"Tomorrow we need him tonight." Paul snapped his wolf whined when Jacob growled back at him. "Please they have my mate."

"Fucking finally." Liam huffed, but there was a smile in his thoughts.

"We need a plan first we can't go dashing through a town we need to know how we are going to find him. The shifter will try and keep in a populated area so we can't use our wolf noses.

"Easy Paul's wolf doesn't need to be present he should be able to feel the pull enough." Liam explained.

"He's right. Paul do you think the pull is strong enough."

"I don't know. I can feel he is scared."

"Scared is good. As long as he remains scared we know he is okay." Jacob said trying to calm Paul down who was now dancing on his feet ready to leave.

"Embry stay here just in case the pack try to come to our lands while we are distracted."

"No problems."

"Quil should stay too. Then there is less chance." Collin said as he felt his beta come back in his mind.

"Great idea Collin thinking like a true alpha." Sam said.

If the baby alpha could blush though his fur he would. It was a true compliment coming from Sam who didn't give praise for nothing. Sam huffed while Jacob laughed he had to agree with Collin on that one.

"We'll head your way checking the smaller towns on the way." River explained.

"Me and Collin will do the ones closer this side." Sam said getting a nod of agreement from Collin.

"I'll stick with Paul. Embry go tell our imprints what is happening before you take the north and east side. Tell Quil to take south and west Collin." Jacob said.

"Okay good luck guys." Embry said who had already darted towards La-Push.

"We'll fly to Seattle and check around if you have no luck tonight." Seth said.

"Thanks right let's roll." Jacob said.

Paul was gone in a flash. It was lucky Jacob was alpha as none of the others in the pack would have had a chance to keep up with him. His wolf was out to protect his mate his submissive. They arrived in Port Angeles in record time. Paul whined he hadn't managed to remove his jeans before he shifted.

"Stay here I'll go find something." Jacob said as he slipped on his own jeans.

He was grateful he always carried a twenty in his small pocket so even when he shifted he could carry cash on him. He had been caught out one to many times back when he was still shifting. The habit was not one he broke and he couldn't be more grateful than now. The last thing the alpha wanted to do was go steal a pair.

After ordering Paul to stay exactly where he was the alpha dashed through the trees. And went in search of a store that sold clothes. The wolf laid on his stomach his head resting on his front paws. Embry had returned and he tried to focus on his thoughts which were simple and calming.

His chest still ached but his wolf was calm enough to think. He felt the pull although it hadn't gotten stronger than Paul had hoped for. However like Jacob said as long as he felt the pull and he was just scared and god forbid hurt he was safe. Paul whined thinking about the man who had become a huge part of his life over the last six months. Embry was watching from La-Push but never interrupted his friend.

It didn't take Jake long to return holding a walmart bag. Inside he had a tee and a simple pair of shorts. Paul took several minutes to phase letting go of his wolf and think of his human form when all he could think about was Brady.

"Anything?" Jacob asked.

Paul shook his head. "If we find his car maybe we can go from there. He mentioned going to a bookstore."

"Okay well there must be dozens of stores. Let's go and we need to stick together."

Paul didn't argue. He needed Jacob to keep him calm he wasn't stupid enough to not know he could explode into his wolf anytime if he saw Brady in danger. It took them twenty minutes to find the car. It was unlocked which wasn't right. Jacob popped the boot and there was the groceries. Paul leaned into the car and took big gulps of Brady's scent. As his alpha went to pull him out the wolf spotted a bag on the front seat. Picking it up he felt a book inside.

Curious to see what it was he took it out. It would explain why Brady couldn't get the book online. It was a book about their tribe. It was old and yellowed with age. Jacob looked over Paul's shoulder before taking it off him.

"This book shouldn't be out of our lands." We need to find the bookstore he got it from and see where they got it."

"After we find Brady." Paul said forgetting the book and looking around. The streets were almost abandoned just the odd car driving down the main street. Music could be heard coming from one of the bars nearby.

"Maybe they could tell us if they saw anyone watching we can't do this on our own."

"I can he has to be near."

"Dude you could feel him from the moon. I'm sorry it's sucks but we could be walking around in circles."

"I don't care I got to find him. I promised him I would look after him. I won't break my promise."

"Okay let's think about this for a minute." Jacob put the book back in the bag but kept it with him, before locking the car. They don't want to have to report the car stolen on top of losing their pack brother. The book would not leave Jacob's hands until he could give it to Sue or his father.

"This way." Paul said dragging Jacob along behind him.

"I smell him too. Jacob said smiling.

Maybe this wasn't as hard as he had thought. They walked for about five minutes when suddenly the scent disappeared. Paul growled and sniffed the air trying to pick it up again. Whoever had him must have dragged him into a car. Looking around they saw nothing but an old abandoned building.

"Let's check it out."

"We would have picked the scent it is right here it disappears." Jacob sighed.

Paul wanted to punch something badly. His temper that he once had managed to get under control was gone. Jacob could feel his pack brothers anger, but fear was the main feeling he was projecting.

"Let's go back to the woods see if the others have had any luck." Jacob said.

"God what if I lose him Jake. What if I never get to tell him how much he means to me." Paul moaned as they jogged back to the forest.

"We'll get him back before you know it. You just have to have a bit of faith. Whether you want to be believe it or not you two are meant to be."

"I'm starting to think you're right, I just can't get over the he's a guy thing." Paul admitted.

"I get you man. When Seth came out I wasn't surprised and wondered after I phased if I would imprint on him, or him on me. I hoped to hell I didn't. Don't get me wrong I love Seth dearly but as a friend only. I like tits not dicks."

"Don't let Liam hear you say that. God I miss him," Paul whined.

"Who Liam?"

"No you twat. Brady."

"Sorry we were just talking about Liam and then you said…." Never mind. Look hold this I'm going to phase no point us both doing it since you can't hear the others."

"Then can we go back to looking for him?"

"Sure, sure." Jacob trembled shifting to his wolf. He was still as magnificent as he was when he took over as alpha of his small pack. He had grown larger with every new member which seemed strange. Thankfully no more joined the pack as already the man was seven foot as a human as a wolf he was bigger.

It didn't take Jacob long to shift back and slip on his jeans. The others had no luck at all not even a whiff of another shifter let alone Brady's. Paul looked at him with hope in his eyes until his alpha shook his head. Paul tried to keep it together as much as possible. All he wanted to do though was curl up into a ball and sob. However he knew that wouldn't do anyone any good.

"We'll find him Paul. We won't give up on him until he his home. Come on let's walk around a bit and see if we have any luck picking up his scent again. Hopefully they haven't left the city."

It was nearing dawn. They hadn't come up with anything. The only excitement was when the bars were closing and a few drunks thought it was a good idea to try and take on the alpha. He just laughed in their faces and walked on. He wasn't out to cause attraction to himself the last thing they needed was the police getting suspicious of two men walking aimlessly around their city streets in the early hours of the day. Every few hours they would head back to the forest for Jacob to get updates from the others. However nothing had changed but they weren't leaving any stones unturned and it was taking time as they went from town to town even checking out old abandoned houses and secluded farms.

Both men were tired and hungry. They were walking around the mall when Jacob smiled and grabbed his friend's hand. Thinking he had found Brady the wolf became excited only for his hopes to be dashed when he saw Angela and the twins. The alpha wrapped his arms around his imprint and kissed her deeply everything and everyone around them forgotten.

"Get a room." Paul huffed.

Angela pulled back her body still pressed against that of her mate. "Actually I got you both a room. You need to rest. Also your wallet Jake."

"Thanks beautiful." Jacob smiled sitting down at the table where his twins had sat patiently. They were good kids and made their parents proud.

Angela pushed Paul down and told him to stay. The man huffed, but did as he was told, watching Jacob interact with his son. While his daughter nestled into his large chest. People were watching them which irritated Paul. Had no one seen a man with his kids before? Watching them made him miss Olivia. He spotted a bag on the floor which looked like his. He smiled and grabbed it. Inside was several changes of clothes but also his own wallet and cellphone. Even better Brady's car keys meaning they could travel around making it easier during the night when the streets were quiet and they could open the windows to try pick up his scent.

While Paul was on the phone to his daughter, Angela returned with two trays filled with food and bottles of water. Both wolves wolfed down the food all the while talking. When they were finished eating Paul was ready to start looking again only for Jacob to shake his head.

"We need to rest. We'll think of a plan when we wake. I'm just too damn tired to think straight."

"I've booked you a room and here are your keys." Angela said giving each a motel key. "Get some rest Paul you'll be no good to anyone if you can't think straight."

"Thanks I guess you're right." Paul sighed.

"Of course she's right, she is my wife." Jacob said hugging his wife. "Come on lets try get a few hours sleep."

Paul waited patiently as he could for his alpha to say goodbye to his wife and kids. Jake picked up his own backpack and slipped the book that they had found in Brady's car in it. He wasn't kidding when he said he would give it to Billy or Sue. Obviously the book was more important than Paul thought otherwise Jacob would have given it to his imprint. Now this made him curious and wondered why it gave him a weird feeling.

"Jake why hasn't Brady phased?"

Brady hadn't a clue where he was. He never saw the shifter come from behind him just as he was getting into his car. He was ready to get home to his family and spend the night celebrating. The house plans had been adjusted and Brady was going to have a office on the second floor where he could work in peace. His and Paul's bedrooms were on the same floor while Olivia had a room on the lower floor giving the adults their own privacy.

"Excuse me have you got the time?"

Brady tried to get into his car but wasn't quick enough as a hand reached out and grabbed him. He felt something digging into his back making him stop struggling. The man's hot breath panting in his ear. A shiver ran through his body. He should have waited and come with Paul. However after so long he figured the shifter had left as there had been no sign of him anywhere near Forks or La-Push.

"Let's go for a walk shall we?"

"Rather not thanks."

"Don't be a smart bitch Brady."

"How, how do you know my name?"

"A mutual friend of your imprints told me. You may remember her."

"Her?"

"You lied to me and told me you are mated. Yet he only marked you so you would be safe. How wrong he was."

"I will never mate with you or anyone. Besides I don't shift anymore."

"Unless you hear the call of your alpha."

Brady hid his smirk. His alpha no longer phased so that wouldn't be a problem. Even if he did he knows not to call his pack. As small as it was he wouldn't call Brady's wolf. It would be only a matter of time that Collin would come seek him out. Even Paul if he didn't shift again would still do all in his power to come find him. That he was certain of.

When Jacob told him to find a new alpha the young man was hurt thinking that he wasn't wanted. It was the final phase that Jacob's wolf connected with Brady's that he said one day he would understand. It was a risk that he would have to take going to the one alpha that would accept him. Submitting to the alpha was difficult as he was now longer in the Olympia pack.

"Let me go. My imprint will come looking for me and he will not rest until I am back with him."

"Maybe so but it only takes one mount to impregnate you and then it will be too late. You will be carrying my cub and he will deny your imprint."

"I would rather die first."

TBC