The Twilight Series belongs to S. Meyer, no copyright infringement is intended. I'm just playing with the characters.
Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
No I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far
Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby I'm alright, with just a kiss goodnight
I know that if we give this a little time
It'll only bring us closer to the love we wanna find
It's never felt so real, no it's never felt so right
Lady Antebellum ~ Just a Kiss ~ Single
Jake had made up his mind and Paul was right as he usually was. He was Alpha; he got to choose some things in his life. Now he just needed to set his plan Operation Seduce Leah into motion. Thankfully, several of his pack members owed him favors.
This upcoming weekend was Sue and Charlie's wedding. He already knew that Leah had the weekend off. He just needed to get her to his house and in his bed and then he'd figure it out from there. So first he had to brief his troops.
First off, it was Collin and Brady's duty to distract Seth. He didn't need Leah's little brother rushing to the rescue to save Leah's virtue. Quil's job was to be annoying, which was never much of a stretch for him, and distract Sue and Charlie. The last thing they needed to worry about on their wedding day was what he was up to.
Then came Paul and Bella, he needed them to take Lottie home for the weekend. He knew all the excitement would wear his daughter out but he didn't want Leah to leave to take care of Lottie. So Bella would feel sick and notice Lottie was tired. They'd offer to take her home for Leah so she wouldn't have to miss out on the party. Kim would make sure that Leah's glass of champagne stayed full.
Don't get him wrong, he wasn't trying to get Leah drunk and take advantage of her. But he needed her to loosen up a bit. Then he could go in for the kill and offer to bring her home and by that he meant his house. And he had a sure-fire plan so she couldn't refuse his offer of a ride. He was going to give Paul and Bella a ride to the party, when they left with Lottie they'd take Leah's car. And at his command the rest of the pack members would scatter. Leah would have no choice.
The only loose cannon in his plan remained Seth. Collin and Brady had to make sure that Seth left with them. He was still figuring out how to do that, when Paul had a brilliant idea. The only way to make Seth irritated and distracted was to make sure that everyone that phased with him, besides for Jake, let the most crazy sexual escapades they had slip during patrol. Despite having the sex drive of a wolf, Seth was practically virginal. Collin and Brady would get him liquored up and there'd be women at the reception throwing themselves at Seth; he wouldn't be able to resist.
Jake smiled to himself. This could definitely work.
Seth was miserable, every single patrol he'd this past week had been miserable. He didn't know what everyone's problem was. Every time one of those fuckers slipped up, he wanted to kill them. Sorry, they'd tell him guiltily, it must be this wedding fever. At least that's what the committed wolves had to say. The single ones blamed it on the fact there would be hot, willing women free for the taking.
He spent the majority of his days hard as a rock and worked-up. His hand and he had become overly intimate over the last few days. It had been too long, he needed to get laid. Maybe that's what he'd do this weekend, hook up with some girl. Then maybe he could relax.
The day of the wedding dawned as a sunny day. Charlie and Sue would be having a small wedding on the beach and then a reception at the community center. Jake woke up that morning feeling as excited as a kid on Christmas morning. He could hardly wait to open his gift.
He showered and dressed in a button-down shirt and slacks. Normally he felt over-dressed wearing this many clothes but for some reason the thought of Leah undressing him layer-by-layer had a unique appeal. He ate breakfast and then made a few final calls to ensure the troops knew what their roles were.
Lastly, he packed up the diaper bag with clothes and other items that he'd purchased. He knew that Leah would pack only the bare minimum thinking she and Lottie were only going to be at the wedding and reception and then they would go home. So he took it upon himself to take Lottie shopping and picked out a few new outfits and some pajamas for her. He'd talked to Leah earlier in the week to find out what types of baby wash and lotion she used under the guise that he needed these things at his house for when Lottie stayed with him.
Meanwhile in Forks, Leah was irritated. Jake had finally decided to talk to her but everything centered on Lottie. He had called earlier this week and had asked if he could watch her a few times. No mention was made of them furthering their relationship or starting one, not that she wanted that. She didn't, did she? She and her conscience had been having the same internal argument for weeks.
Who cares if he imprints someday, her conscience asked her one day.
I do. I don't want to invest everything I have into a relationship that isn't going to last, she said.
Don't you remember anything? Those 24 hours were the best of your life. You could have that every day and night. And think of the cute babies you'd make with him. Look at Lottie, she's adorable. Now think of a chubby little boy with Jake's personality and a mix of both of your features. You know you want that.
Shut up, she screamed at her conscience. That cannot happen. Being a single mom with one kid is enough, now you think I should add more to the mix? Whose side are you on?
Yours, always yours. You've always wanted a family. Why not just reach out and grab it? Life is short. You don't want Lottie to grow up an only child, do you? You loved having a younger brother to tease and torment. Now you're going to take that away from her? What kind of mom are you?
That's it. I'm officially ignoring you. Your arguments don't have any logic and aren't even valid.
You're the crazy one arguing with yourself. I don't think you can ignore me, her conscience taunted.
Leah groaned and smacked herself on the forehead. She needed to stop doing this. The conversation just went around in circles. She blamed it on the fact that that her conscience was just like a bitch in heat. She'd lived without sex for this long and had survived just fine. She could go a little while longer. With that she checked on Lottie and finding her still sleeping, she decided to shower before making breakfast.
By the time she was done in the shower, Lottie was up and playing in her room. She smiled as she watched her interact with her doll and teddy bear. From what she was able to gather, they were gettin marry like gramma and grand-PA.
"Morning, baby girl. Are you ready for some breakfast?"
"Yeth. momma. I see daddy today," she asked as she walked over to Leah.
"Yep," she told her daughter as she picked her up. "Today grandma and grandpa are going to get married. So there's going to be a big party. Uncle Seth and daddy will be there along with Grandpa Billy."
Lottie beamed, "Momma, I need pwetty dreth and lippery thoes."
She laughed as she translated her daughter's request. "Of course, baby girl. Momma's picked out the prettiest princess dress and you'll get to wear your slippery shoes. You'll be the prettiest girl there besides for grandma."
After she had told Jake about Lottie, she'd invited Billy over. She introduced Billy to Lottie as grandpa. Billy had brought over some photo albums of his family and Leah spent time pointing out the people in the pictures. When Jake came by earlier this week to pick up Lottie for the day, she told Lottie that her daddy was coming to take her for the day. So when Jake arrived, Lottie had went running to him screaming "daddy." The look on Jake's face was priceless; it was the type of moment that she wished had been captured on film.
The ceremony on the beach was beautiful. Charlie had worn a white button-up shirt and a pair of khaki-colored slacks. Sue was a beaming bride wearing a simple white sundress with small embroidered flowers covering the bodice and skirt. They both were barefoot and Old Quil and Billy had officiated.
Just close family and the pack were present. Lottie had grabbed Leah's hand and led her over to Jake, so the two of them had stood next to each other. She found herself taking small glances over at him but he seemed focused on the ceremony. She sighed out loud, it just figured that she spent weeks thinking and dreaming about him and it was as if she didn't even exist.
Leah had no idea the torment Jake was in. Standing this near to her and breathing in her scent was driving him wild. He felt every time she glanced in his direction. Her eyes burned into his flesh, igniting a fire within him. He was ready to grab Lottie out of her arms, toss his daughter to the nearest semi-responsible adult, grab Leah and carry her caveman-style out of here. He didn't care that they were on the beach, he'd take her right here in front of their families and friends, in the woods, in his house, it didn't matter. He needed her like he needed air to breathe. He had to focus every bit of his strength to keep it together.