Chapter 29: Surprise

Nostalgia

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AN: I don't know what to do with this story, because I lost all my data today. I'm sorry. I hope that you enjoy it. Reviews are always welcome.

Surprise

Embry's POV

It was raining, when we made our walk back to the mansion. I was feeling better, not completely at ease, but better. I still hadn't told her about my conversation with Sam and Jared. Just thinking about it made me want to rip their throats open and just let them bleed to death. How can they be so insensitive? It was my life and it was my decision to stay with my wife. I couldn't believe that they were so hypocrite! I bet if it was Sam's Emily that turned into a damn vampire, he would do everything in his power to protect her and have the pack respect her. It was all bias. I gulped hard and tightened my warm hand around Madison's small arm. She knew that something was bothering me. That's why she pretended to stop and stare at the leaves that were slowly falling. She knew me better than anyone, she was chosen to be my better half and I guess that came with the territory. I pulled her to me and sighed. I kissed her forehead and cheeks.

"I love you so much," I began, turning her to face me. "Without you or the kids, I'm nothing. You make me complete, Madison. I don't know what I would do without you." I said honestly.

"I love you too," she whispered, kissing my chin. "Are you gonna finally tell me what's going on with you?"

"Yeah," I said, gnawing at my bottom lip. "Just promise me that you won't get mad or chide me for my decision..."

"Oh, how can I get mad at you, honey?" she smiled tenderly. "I get irritated, but never mad at you." she joked, jabbing my side.

"OK, here," I said, guiding her towards a clearing. The rain was pouring harder, but I didn't care. It felt good against my skin and I knew that Madison wasn't going to get sick, so everything was alright. I sat on the floor and looked up at her. "Sit," I motioned her to sit on my lap. She chuckled and obliged.

I wrapped my arms around her small waist and I pressed my chest against her back. She caressed my forearm with her gentle hands and tilted her head back, until I had full view of her face.

"What's going on?" she asked worriedly.

"I-" I paused and kissed her cheek. "I don't know how you are going to take this, but, Sam doesn't want you in the Rez. He thinks that you're putting everyone's life in danger. He and I got in an argument; he started acting like I was a traitor and shit for loving you with all my heart."

"Tell me something new," she chuckled. "According to Brady and Collin, Sam never did like me for you. He said that I was too brash and brazen for your peaceful nature."

"Well," I swallowed hard and offered her a weary smile. "I guess that it's true. Sam never liked you. You were a bit of- that's in the past. You've changed and you're kind, nice, amazing and so damn cute, Madison!" I said, smiling tenderly at her. "You are all I care about in the world. I'm useless without you."

"Shut up, don't say that, Embry. You're-just don't say that again." she said sadly. "So, that's what has you so temperamental and grumpy?" she asked narrowing her eyes.

"Nah," I said, shrugging my shoulders. "I quit the pack!" I said, smiling at her.

"You what?" she asked, turning her body around, until she was completely facing me. "Why would you do something like that? You love the pack! The pack is your family! I know that Sam hates me, but he's your brother! Why would you do that?"

"I quit the pack." I said nonchalantly. "I am so fucking fed up with all this shit about the pack trying to run my damn life. They practically want to raise my kids! I know that they are part of my family and they are-ugh! Yes, it's my damn life and I think that have a choice in the matter. I can't be held back any longer. I have dreams and aspirations and being stuck in La Push isn't helping me either, Madison! I believe that I have served the pack with my life. I have served my purpose in La Push and its people enough to be able to leave with my head held high. I've done anything dishonor that merits their treatment of us, of you and me. They can't condemn our love. It's pure and I love you so much! It's not fair! I have served my people for a long time, since I was sixteen years old to be exact. I have served them for the last eight and a half years and I think that I have the right to quit! I have the right to find happiness. I don't enjoy what I do anymore. I feel like they are forcing me and I just- I have been faithful and never did I do something out of place, until last week," I paused.

Madison clasped her hands on my face and forced me to look at her. "You have light brown eyes, Embry?"

"Yeah," I laughed. "What does that have to do with our conversation?"

"I always thought they were honey?" she laughed sheepishly. "I'm so bad at differentiating colors!" she said, kissing my lips. "So, what did you do last week, angel?"

"According to Sam and Paul," I paused, resting my chin on her shoulder and sighed. "I betrayed them by choosing a vampire over my brothers."

"What?" she snapped, raising her head to face me. "That's just wrong!"

"I know," I said, caressing her cheek. "I imprinted on you way before you became a vampire. I still love you and I made a promise to you on the altar when we got married,"

"What was it?" she asked sheepishly. "I'm sorry, but I barely remember my life."

I shrugged and hugged her. "I promised to love you, until death separates us," I said, placing her hand over my heart. "Until my heart ceases to beat for you, Madison. I'll love you even after my own death."

"Oh," she exhaled, a smile painted on her luscious lips. "OK, I'm sorry," she said sadly. "I guess that I broke that promise, by forgetting it and by dying."

"You're fine," I said, tucking stray hairs away from her face. "There are things that we can't help doing. You didn't choose to become a vampire. Cheyenne turned you into one to avenge Elijah's death."

"I know, but, I don't have a heart, Embry," she said sadly. "But I still do love you. I love you a lot and I can't imagine living a day without you. It was hell,"

"Hell?"

"Yeah," she said sarcastically. "Hell! So, you are a traitor for loving your wife?"

"According to them, I am." I chuckled. "But I really don't give a flying fuck. If I'm a traitor to them- If it's like that, then Jake is too, because he imprinted on a half vampire-half human girl. I brought that up and they said that Nessie was born a half vampire, so it's fine. But in our case, you were human and then became a vampire. They say that I shouldn't feel any love for you! Are they crazy?"

"That's all bullshit!" Madison said angrily, her hands clenched into fists.

"I know," I mumbled.

"What else?"

"Well," I stopped and closed my eyes. "Jacob told them that he's the true Alpha and that he'd talk to the Council and they all agree that an imprint is an imprint and needs to be protected by the pack too. But to Sam and Jared, you're not part of the imprint clan." I laughed, caressing her arm. "They say that they won't rest until you're ashes."

"They should try, then, because I'm not giving up easily."

"Good," I laughed. "Because I'm not giving up either. I'll be fighting for you. Will you fight for me?"

"Always, silly." she said, kissing my lips. "So, we aren't moving to La Push, right?"

"I don't know," I said honestly. "I'm confused and I still have to take care of some things."

"I'll move to La Push and be a housewife!" Madison laughed. "I don't care about what Sam says. If Jake is the true Alpha his word can't be broken, right?"

"Exactly," I said, smiling at her. "But they'll be keeping an eye on you. They'll watch your every move, until you slip and they'll attack you."

"I can't afford to slip, Embry." Madison said seriously. "I have a reason to live once again, Em. How long will we be living in La Push?"

"A few months, until I can sell the house, or rent it, whichever comes first? I have to get the kids enrolled in a new school. We need to buy a house."

"Yeah, I can't stay too long in La Push," she said concerned. "There are going to be kids that are going to be turning into wolves because of me."

"That's true,"

"I got it," I said happily. "We can stay in your apartment, right?"

"Yeah, sure," she said. "But what about Seth?"

"He can come and visit Kiki, whenever he wants."

"Won't that kill the boy?"

"Nah," I said smugly. "It'll be good for him. He'll appreciate her even more."

"You're mean!" Madison giggled, snaking her arms around my neck. "I love yo-"

"Madie," I whispered in her ear. "There's someone coming."

She nodded and pressed her body closer to me. I could hear footfalls approaching us. It wasn't human. It was large and I could hear its slow breathing. Madison gently pushed away from me and looked around. The breeze was blowing from the opposite direction, so it was difficult for me to know what it was. It was probably a bear, ready to attack us. Madison continued to move away from me, her left hand extended, motioning me to stay still. She smelled the air and turned to face me, a strange expression on her eyes.

"What time is it?" Madison asked worriedly.

"What?"

"What time is it?" Madison asked again.

"Ten thirty in the morning, I think," I shrugged. "I don't know."

"OK, be ready, Embry, this is going to be a bit strange to swallow," she laughed nervously. "Just be ready, I think-"

Suddenly, she held her breath and a large black wolf appeared from the thicket. Its slow growls rumbled in the woods. It gnarled, as it approached Madison and stood before her. I ran to where she stood and shielded her with my body. Madison tried to fight me, but I securely pinned her against a tree and my body.

"Stay," I ordered her.

This black wolf didn't smell like Sam and it was smaller. His paws were large and his movements were of a novice. I could easily take him down.

"Embry, move away! Let me touch him!" Madison protested.

"No," I mumbled, my eyes fixed on the wolf. It was staring down at me. Its mouth opened exposing his incisors. It took a step back and moved its head, staring attentively at Madison and me. Madison giggled and it quickly dropped to the floor and rested its head on its front paws. I grabbed Madison's hand and guided her away from the wolf.

"Go and run to the mansion." I ordered, my eyes focused on the wolf.

"No," Madison yelled, when I ran away from her and turned into a wolf. I paced around the creature and growled, exerting dominance over the new pup. Madison got between me and the black wolf and raised her hand. "Don't hurt him!"

"Braxton," I though, when my mind linked with my son's thoughts. He was happy to be a wolf and he didn't hate Madison!

"He's my baby, Embry! Don't hurt Braxton, please!"Madison exclaimed, running towards us and stood between Braxton and me.