Rating: M for sexual scenes. More graphic details than previous attempts.

Genre: Supernatural Angst

Pairing: Bella/ Paul

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Summary: She'd accepted her role in the Pack. Now if only people would mind their own business, everything would be alright.

Prompt: 'Artificial'

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A/N: So I've been re-reading fanfics such as Little Furry Cannibals 'Wicked little things' and Paulover23 'Forever is a really long time', both found on fanfiction and they have provided some of the inspiration for this piece. I mean no disrespect to the Quileute legends. I think most of you know and understand need to shake things about a little. Please feel free to comment on my attempts at a sex scene – all constructive criticism is appreciated.

XxX

It was the same old argument.

Jake had been devastated when he hadn't imprinted on Bella but had eventually consoled himself that she would always be in his life. It was her imprint he took issue with.

"I don't see how you can stand it Bells. He doesn't even respect you!"

Jake's words were true but she didn't appreciate the lecture. "Jake I love you but this really isn't any of your concern."

"I see it in his head. We all do. He's a brute Bella."

"He's instinctual. That's what makes him such a good wolf and Sam's Beta."

"You're not a wolf though."

She rolled her eyes. "Well, maybe I like the rough and tumble?"

XxX

The conversation made its way through the pack-mind as Jake's control evaporated.

From the corner of his eye, he spied the subject of his ire and made his way full-throttle, catching him off guard as they were herded into the woods by the ever-present Alpha.

XxX

She had pulled into the driveway when Jared came running out from the trees.

"Bella, you need to come to La Push."

He lifted her into passenger seat before reaching the driver's side and revving the engine.

They arrived to see the grey and red wolves circling each other, their Alpha close by.

Bella wasn't sure who she was running to but Sam's sudden grip on the back of her shirt stilled her.

"Jacob! Paul! You shouldn't be doing this. You're supposed to be brothers, stop it!"

There were a few more swipes from the pair before the red wolf wondered over to the bushes, leaving the silver to phase in the open, the sound of Bella's heartbeat increasing resulting in a smirk.

"Get cleaned up. Report to mine in an hour."

Bella made her way over to Paul, acting as his crutch as his body succumbed to the blows he'd no doubt justly earned.

XxX

She pushed him into a chair, getting hot water to mop away the now dried blood that marred his face and chest.

"Why do you have to attack each other?"

"Maybe you should blame your conversations?"

She stilled, confused. "I've never said anything to Jacob. Or anyone else for that matter."

He gave a snort. "That doesn't stop them running their mouths off."

"Well, let them say what they want. It's our decision."

Her movements slowed as she became aware of his naked state. Still high on the adrenalin rush, she made no protest as Paul pulled himself up, lifting her as he merged his lips with hers. Pressing her against his body, she felt him twitch against her, waking her from the sexual slumber.

She wasn't surprised to feel the mattress as Paul's body pinned her to the bed, beginning his descent on her skin. One hand held both of her above her head whilst the other plucked at her nipples, leaving her writhing against him.

He took his time, playing all her pleasure spots, getting satisfaction from her moans.

This was how he liked her best, weak and submissive to his needs. Not the imprint or even the wolf. Though it wouldn't be long before He came out to play.

As he flipped her onto her stomach, releasing her hands, she waited until he gave the command, the memory of his last spanking still present.

Paul took his time as he scented her behind, his finger playing idly with her clit, allowing the frustration to build, his hand pleasuring himself in the meantime.

Only when he was ready, did he position them both for penetration, his hands holding Bella in place.

He'd been surprised to find out she was a virgin, before the wolf exalted in the knowledge that he'd be her one and only. Talk had been rife between her and the leech, barely having a moment apart.

Before he left her in the woods.

His wolf growled at the thought as Bella reached climax seconds before Paul. Even then he lingered inside, his hands on her breasts eliciting enough friction for another round.

XxX

The smell of sex preceded them both as they reached Sam's house.

The alpha noted that Bella had at least made an effort to wash.

"You're late."

Bella mumbled an apology but Paul was unrepentant, the scent of his imprint provoking the previously irate Jacob.

"This antagonism needs to stop. I will not allow my pack tearing strips of each other."

"You should tell him to respect Bella."

"You should tell Baby Alpha to keep his nose out of my business."

It was Bella who took the stand, her frustration evident.

"Both of you stop. Jacob, whatever Paul and I do is between us. Paul, Jake is my friend. He wouldn't have anything to complain about if you kept your thoughts to yourself."

He responded with a snarl. "Pup needs to know you're mine. So do you."

"Yes I'm yours Paul, you made that very clear."

"Bella…"

"Enough. I'm tired of everyone butting in to our business. You need to focus on your own and we'll do the same. Please."

She left the cabin, aware of Paul behind her as they returned to their separate lives and homes.

XxX

That night, Paul thought about his imprint.

They hadn't had the best starts. He'd been so angry to be lashed to the Leech-lover.

He'd wanted to block her out but the damn imprint tied his will-power in knots and he'd seduced her into his bed, taken her virginity.

Since then he'd only brought her round when he needed his fix and her body opened every damn time.

Lately though, he'd been feeling unsatisfied. He'd thought the sex would be enough but now, thanks to Jake and the Pack, he was looking further into this messed up situation.

Bella never protested, always leaving quietly when he'd finished with her.

Sometimes he arrived home to find plates of food that he originally accredited to Emily.

Sam soon set him straight.

"It's the imprint. Jake's always saying that Bella's a care-taker. Not even you are immune to that. Though I don't see why she bothers."

He never questioned her about it, preferring the artificial role of ignorance he'd unknowingly assumed the day the imprint struck.

All the while Bella was left dealing with the business of being someone she wanted but did not need that needed but did not want her, in return.