Chapter 24
Emma's point if view
I follow Brady to the beach staying close to him just in case that weird lady is still in the forest.
"So are you going to tell me?" I ask.
"Promise you won't run." he says.
"I promise." I say.
"Okay well you know the legends?" he asks and I nod.
"The ones about our ancestors being wolves." he continues and I nod.
"Well they're true." he says.
"All us guys and Leah are werewolves," he says and I burst out laughing. He stares at me frowning.
"Oh you were serious?" I ask.
"Yes Emma I'm serious." he says.
"You can't be, it can't be true." I say.
"It is, I'll show you." he says and goes into the forest. I sigh and look out to the ocean. When I hear noise I turn around and gasp. There's a giant wolf!
"Oh my god!" I gasp. He lowers himself to the ground and crawls toward me.
"This can't be." I say. The wolf looks me in the eyes and I know they're Brady's.
"No, this can't be true," I say. The wolf goes back into the forest and Brady comes back out.
"Do you believe me now?" he asks.
"No, it's...that's impossible!" I state.
"Emma you just saw what I did, it is real." he defends.
"No...no you're not a werewolf." I say.
"Emma why won't you believe me?" he asks.
"Because it's just not real, things like this don't happen." I state.
"Well it does in my world." he says.
"I...I can't...I don't believe you." I say and turn around.
"Emma wait!" Brady yells.
"Just leave me alone, please!" I beg not turning around. I run through the forest and back to Emily's.
Kai's point of view
After talking with Embry we went back into the house. I decided to help Emily with lunch. When lunch is done Emma storms into the house with tears on her face.
"What happened?" I ask.
"I want to leave, now." she demands and I nod. She goes back outside and over to my car.
"I'll call you later." I say kissing Embry. I say bye to everyone and then get in the car.
When we get home Emma runs inside. I follow after her and to her room.
"Did Brady tell you?" I ask.
"He told me that he's a werewolf and so are all the other guys, crazy right?" she asks and I frown at her.
"What happened to the Emma who always wished the legends were true?" I ask.
"She grew up and became logical." she says.
"Well I can tell you what Brady told you isn't crazy, it's all real." I say.
"Don't say that, it's not true." she denies.
"Emma did Brady show you?" I ask and she nods.
"You don't believe him even after he turned into a wolf?" I ask and she nods.
"You're the crazy one." I say.
"Kai how can it be true?" she asks.
"It's just as the legends say. They phase to protect us from the cold ones, vampires." I say and her eyes widen.
"Vampires?" she asks.
"Yes vampires." I say.
"That weird lady was one wasn't she?" she asks and I nod.
"A vampire broke my shoulder." I say.
"That's how it happened?" she asks and I nod.
"Yep four vampires found me in the forest after I ran from the house." I say.
"Why didn't they kill you?" she asks.
"The pack showed up and saved me." I say.
"But you still got a broken shoulder." she says.
"It could have been worse." I say.
"So it's really true?" she asks and I nod.
"Brady would never lie to you Emma." I say.
"That night you came home saying our family were liars was when you found out right?" she asks and I nod.
"Dad has known since he was a little boy." I say and her eyes widen.
"Our grandfather was a shapeshifter." I say.
"Really?" she asks.
"Yep." I say.
"So we could turn into wolves too?" she asks.
"If the gene's in us." I say.
"Seth and Leah are wolves right?" she asks and I nod.
"Does aunt Sue know?" she asks.
"Yes because she's on the council." I say and she nods.
"Wow." she says after a moment of silence.
"Ya." I say.
"How can we know?" she asks.
"Did Brady mention imprinting?" I ask and she shakes her head no.
"Well then I can't say." I say.
"Why?" she asks.
"Brady can only tell you." I say.
"What does it mean?" she asks. "
Something wonderful." I say smiling.
"When Brady tells you listen fully and don't run away." I advise and she nods.
"I'm going to make us some lunch since we didn't get any at Emily's," I say and she nods. I head downstairs and get started on sandwiches.
After I finish the sandwiches I take them up to Emma's room. I find her laying on her bed staring at the ceiling.
"Whatcha thinking about?" I ask and she looks over at me.
"Do you think Brady hates me?" she asks.
"Brady could never hate you." I say sitting on the bed.
"If I were him I would." she says.
"Look Emma Brady likes you, really likes you and could never hate you." I say.
"He does?" she asks blushing lightly.
"Yes." I say.
"I need to see him." she says standing up.
"Eat first. Then I'll take you over to his house." I say and she nods taking her sandwich from me.
After we eat Emma fixes herself up and then I drive her to Brady's house.
"Do I look okay?" she asks as I park in the driveway.
"You look fine." I say. She looks to the house and takes a deep breath.
"Are you sure he doesn't hate me?" she asks.
"No Emma, now go." I say and she nods. I watch as she heads to the door. Brady opens the door looking like a wreck but as soon as he sees Emma he smiles and hugs her. I smile and decide to go find Embry.
Emma's point of view
Ringing the door bell to Brady's house was nerve-wracking. I waited as I heard some noise inside. When the door opens I frown at the sight. Brady looks like a wreck! When he sees me his eyes light up and he smiles. I smile too and he pulls me into a hug.
"I'm sorry." I say hugging back.
"It doesn't matter, I'm just happy you came back." he says. We pull away and he leads me inside. We sit on the couch and stay quiet until I break it.
"What's imprinting?" I ask and he sighs.
"It's when a wolf finds his soul mate." he starts, "It's like love at first sigh for us. When we first look into her eyes it's like we're seeing the sun for the first time. She's the only one that matters now. Everything else comes in second place to her. Without her there's no reason to go on. We'll be a brother, friend, or lover but always a protector." he says.
"Have you...have you imprinted?" I ask afraid of the answer.
"Yes." he says and I frown looking at the ground.
"Lucky girl." I say,"What's she like?" I ask.
"She's amazing. She's smart, beautiful, fun, sweet, and so much more." he says.
"She sounds great." I say.
"She is." he says.
"I should get going." I say standing up as tears pool in my eyes.
'You just got here though." he says following me to the door.
"I have stuff to do." I say grabbing the doorknob.
"Please stay." he begs placing his hand on mine. I look up to his eyes and he frowns seeing the tears.
"You should go visit your imprint." I say.
"She's already here." he says.
"What?" I ask confused.
"Emma I imprinted on you." he says and I gasp.
"You...you did?" I ask.
"Yes. At Emily's today." he says.
"Do you really like me or is it the imprint?" I ask.
"I've liked you since I first met you Emma. The imprint just reenforces what's already there." he says and I smile. Feeling brave I lean forward and connect our lips. He's surprised but quickly gets over it and kisses back.
Brady's point of view
Kissing Emma is like heaven. Now I know what the other guys who have imprinted mean when they say fireworks go off when they kiss their imprints. Her lips are smooth and sweet. All too soon she pulls away but has to because she needs air, I do too. I rest my forehead against hers and look into her eyes.
"That was..." I trail off.
"Amazing." she says and I grin.
"Amazing." I say and she smiles. I'm so glad she came back to me.