(A/N): So last time Alli and Seth went out for 'lunch'. Now he's trying to understand her by talking to Cam, Leah and Kim. I know Leah and Kim haven't known Alli long but they're like soul sisters. Leah understands Alli and gets how she sees things. Vice versa...

SETHPOV

"SHE LET YOU CALL HER NESSA?" Cam screamed at me. Cam was on her feet bouncing up and down in her living room. Her hair was flopping up and her eyes were open wide with excitement.

After school Alli and Cam went home. An hour after Cam texted us to have a conference about my growing relationship with Alli. She was extremely excited. When I say extreme, I mean extreme. She and Kim practically bounced off walls when I told them about us talking during lunch and when we held hands.

T o be honest, this is kind of awkward. Sitting around with a bunch of girls talking about my crush is kind of embarrassing. If the pack found out about this I would die...

Leah reached forward and grabbed a little finger sandwich. Again, Awkward.

The door banged open at that moment. I bolted and hid behind the couch. I peeked just enough to see Alli walk in carrying a bunch of bags. She was juggling them in her arms and held her key between her teeth. I jumped forward and grabbed the bags and kissed her cheek. She smiled gratefully and motioned me to the kitchen. The other ladies smiled and cooed at us. Alli flipped them off and followed me into the kitchen.

The girls followed too. They started packing away the groceries as I set them down. Alli and Cam talked about their day and set pots on the stove as they prepared a meal. At that moment the backdoor swung open. The rest of the pack strolled in, drenched with rain. The guys joined the banter and it reminded me of one big family.

Alli caught my eye and set me to work cutting some leftover cookie dough. I went to the drawer and found the best cookie cutter I could. It was in the shape of a giant heart. I smiled at Alli. She smirked and threw me a one in the shape of a music note instead.

Not ten minutes after, Alli's phone went off and she dusted off her flour covered hands. Cam snuck up behind her and peeked at what her hands were doing as they flew across the keys. Cam's mouth hung agape for a second but she recovered quickly. She dashed to the stove and thoughtfully stirred the pot with warm soup.

Alli washed her hands and left the room with a goofy smile pressed to her face. My gossiping buddies glanced at her suspiciously. The second her soft footsteps had disappeared on the stairs, Cam broke into soft whispers with the other imprints and Leah. I tried not to listen but I still heard snatches of conversation.

"...with him tonight."

"...blood and roses.."

"...Defiantly jealous..."

"...break him.."

When it was time for dinner everyone set the hundreds of dishes piled high with delectable food on the table. It was more buffet style. Cam yelled for Alli and she breezed in. She had changed into a knee length, silk black dress, with delicate roses etched into it. She wore black and red jimmy choo heels and her hair fell artistically down her back, framing her face.

She and Cam stood in front of each other. They both cocked their heads to one side and narrowed their eyes, cautiously studying each other. Their eyes roamed from head to toe, capturing each detail. Finally Cam said,

"Almost perfect. Just a hair out of place."

Alli's eyes zeroed in on a single strand of hair hanging between her eyes. They laughed and Cam placed it gently with the others. Alli hugged her sister and practically skipped out of the room. Leah followed after her. Cam smiled as she made her way to the cabinet and pulled out several spices. I arched an eyebrow at her. She rolled her eyes but never like Alli.

" It's for a ritual Alli and I have. We do this every time we go on a date."

"so why do you need to do this now?" I demanded. I was half angry half crushed.

She rolled her eyes again as if stating the obvious with a shrug. I'm not stupid, I just needed to hear it so I would defiantly be crushed. everyone else was on their way to the living room with plates piled high. Cam followed the with a tray carrying a small metal bowl, sage, lavender, and a book of matches.

I followed her curiously. My head hung low.

She was waiting by the door. Her smile wasn't quite as large as it was before. Her eyes landed on me and it fell instantly. I looked away sharply and tried not to look at her.

I looked up when the scent of burning sage drifted to my nose. Cam had lit several sage leaves and was waving the smoke over Alli. Then she lit some lavender and added it to the bunch. When she was done she crushed the leaves and lavender together in the bowl and sprinkled some on herself and Alli. Cam slipped a tiny bottle out the pocket of her jeans. Alli held out her wrist and Cam painted a symbol on it. I leaned in a little and caught a glance as Cam sprinkled more herbs on it. It was an arrow facing south.

They smiled and hugged goodbye. Alli hugged me and called goodbye to the others in the living room. Half the pack dashed out. they stalked toward her and I practically feel her shrink back at Embry's horrendous look.

"Where do you think your going?" he demanded of her. She shrunk further back against the door. My heart tore in two and was angry in a flash.

She may have looked scared of him but her voice was bold and strong, "Out.", she answered coldly.

"Out where?," he growled. Jake placed a hand on his shoulder but Embry shrugged it a way. Jared disappeared into the living room again. No doubt to get the imprints the hell out of here.

"That is none of your business." she said calmly.

"TO HELL IT'S NOT!" he roared.

Alli flinched but held her ground. She stood up a little straighter and pulled Cam behind her. Cam's eyes were huge and glassy as she took in the scene.

"IT'S NOT UP TO YOU HOW I SPEND MY TIME JACKASS!" she yelled back. Her anger had not even been fully expressed. What happened next was too quick. Embry had stepped forward and slapped Alli straight across the face. Ali's jaw set dangerously and she straightened her head. A low growl escaped her throat and Embry backed up several feet. She crouched low and prepared for attack. Cam grabbed Alli's gorgeous raven black hair and tugged hard until her eyes were trained and set on me. I stared into her dark eyes. They softened dramatically. She straightened her back and walked straight past everyone and up the stairs. Seconds later her door slammed loudly.

Now it was Cam's turn to be angry. She grabbed my hand and pulled me after her. she paused long enough to knee Embry in the crotch. He dropped to the ground and she ran up the stairs after her sister, practically dragging me with her.

Alli's door was half open and Cam slipped carefully inside. A moment later Cam came out and whispered that she wasn't there.

A pile of paint chips was lying outside her Dad's door. Alli had already told me that her dad died years ago. Cam slipped past me and entered quietly. Alli and Cam had a quick quiet conversation. Just a moment later they came out and looked at me.

"Seth," Alli started, "I'm going to head to Seattle for the night and Cam is going to straighten out this situation."

She shot a pointed look at Cam who shrugged. Alli stalked off to her room and returned in exactly 30 seconds fully changed and carrying a backpack. Her hair was now pulled into a ponytail at the top her head. She was wearing a pair of navy blue sweats that seemed to be specially made with silk lining and an A embroidered on the left breast.

I took her hand and we walked down together followed closely by Cam. At the bottom of the stairs Kim was clinging to the banister as Jared practically dragged her away. But she was still hanging on. Alli laughed at her and helped Jared get her off. Jake was sitting calmly on the last step of the porch outside the front door. He stood up when he heard us approaching.

He rubbed the back of his head and shrugged awkwardly. He didn't meet Alli's eyes when he addressed her.

"Leah's talking to him now. She'll straighten this out." Alli smiled ruefully.

"I'd appreciate it if you let me handle this. It's more of a family matter and I know how to deal with it."

He studied her carefully for a long moment and nodded. He glanced at her backpack and current appearance.

"Letting him kick you out?," he smirked at her. She returned his smirk and met his questioning eyes.

"Nah, this is my form of revenge. You'll understand it more when I inflict it on you. I have some issues to resolve in Seattle anyway. I have to go meet my lawyer."

Jake's eyes grew wide and his jaw slackened. Cam didn't appear the least bit surprised but I'm sure I did. She was suing Embry. Jake had the same thoughts I did.

"Your suing Embry?," he asked ridiculously. To our surprise she actually laughed.

"Never! I'm trying to get him a bigger piece of my dad's estate. He didn't get as much as I hoped so I've been working with my lawyer for about four days now. My stepmother is filing a law suit on some ridiculous grounds that I'm too young to handle the entire estate. With the three of us we can work together and keep the money within our family. I know I can trust my sister and brother."

Jake looked at her in shocked silence. He wasn't the only one. Cam gazed beyond them out to the forest. I wonder what she's thinking about...