I stood there in shock as Sam cringed on the ground like the little bitch he was.

Did Jacob seriously just knee Sam in the nuts? I mused as I glanced over at Jacob who seemed to be enjoying Sam's pain just as much as I was. I burst into a fit of boisterous laughter.

"What the fuck is so funny?" Sam spat through clenched teeth.

"Are you really asking me that question right now, dipshit?" I asked between giggles. "You on the ground writing in pain will always be the most hilarious thing I've ever seen. Actually, that's a lie. Seeing your broken heart in tears when your precious imprint leaves you because you can't have kids is going to be ten times more hilarious than this!" I stated callously. I knew it was a low blow but I didn't give a fuck. Sam had thrown my heart in a blender and dropped the pieces into a vat of acid. He deserved a little taste of his own medicine.

"I'm going to fucking kill you!" Sam snarled through bared teeth as he hopped off the ground and lunged at me. Thank God for wolf reflexes because before he could get within ten feet of me; Paul, Jared and Jake each had a hold on him. Paul and Jared had a tight grasp on his arms and Jacob's hand was wrapped firmly around his neck. Jacob and Sam both started to blur as their shaking neared the breaking point.

"If you so much as lay one of your pathetic excuses for a finger on her, I'll personally rip your throat out, gift wrap it and deliver it to Emily." Jacobs fingers flinched slightly as he clamped down a bit tighter on Sam's windpipe. I didn't understand how Sam hadn't pissed his pants by that point. The look in Jacob's eyes alone could have killed, let alone the tone of his voice and the fact that his hand was cutting of Sam's oxygen supply.

"Are we understood?" Jacob asked. It was clear there was only one correct answer to his question.

Sam tried to speak but it was nothing but a gargled whisper and a wheezy breath. If Jacob didn't let go soon, Sam's head was going to pop off.

I slowly walked up behind Jacob so as not to disturb him. It was fairly obvious that he was blinded by rage and I didn't want to get caught in the crossfire of his fury. I ran my hand down the center of his back before wrapping my arms around his waist and interlocking my fingers together against his abdomen. He relaxed slightly but was still shaking like he was having a fucking seizure.

I started at his left shoulder blade and feathered kisses up to the nape of his neck. I pressed my lips to his neck firmly and lingered there for a short moment before continuing my path over to his right shoulder blade. The more my lips pressed against his skin, the less he trembled. By the time I had finished, he was slowly unwrapping his fingers from Sam's neck. As Jacob released Sam, I pulled him backwards a few steps hoping it would ease the animosity between the two of them. I stood by Jacob's side and ran my fingertips gently across his back to keep him calm.

"We're going to the Cullen's to find out exactly what's going on. Keep your pack on the rez and we'll report back when we have more information," I said to Sam before looking up at Jacob for his approval. I really shouldn't have been speaking for my Alpha regardless of whether or not I was his girlfriend. He smiled softly and nodded as he wrapped his arm tightly around my waist.

"Why the fuck would we do that? Wouldn't it be better to just ambush them? Take them by surprise? And since when do you have any authority to tell me what the fuck to do?" Sam rambled and snorted. I took a deep breath as I tore my gaze from Jacob and turned to face Sam.

"You don't have to listen to me, but I suggest you do. Your plan is idiotic, Sam. Did you forget about Edward? He reads minds ya know," I stated sarcastically. "He'll hear your thoughts miles before we get there. And yea yea, I know you can keep your thoughts to yourself. But what about Collin and Brady over there?" I tilted my head towards the rest of the pack. "They can't keep shit to themselves. You know they'll give us away as soon as we're within hearing distance. If that happens, all we'll be ambushing is an empty fucking house. You really think the Cullen's would stay there like sitting ducks and just fucking wait for us to kill them?"

Sam started to answer but I cut him off. "That was a rhetorical question. Like I said...you're an idiot. And what if we're wrong? We all know how air-headed Bella is. She very well could have caught some crazy nasty disease and be legitimately sick. Do you want the chief of police's daughters blood on your hands if she's actually still human? I know I sure as hell don't," I argued as I crossed my arms over my chest.

Sam was looking for the words to prove me wrong but he couldn't. I was right and we all knew it. I clapped my hands together and glanced around to make sure nobody else was going to argue with me about the matter.

"Alrighty then. I think we're done here," I voiced as I grabbed Jacob's hand and interlocked our fingers. Seth hurried to my other side and nudged my shoulder as we turned and walked away.

"Well that didn't go as well as planned," I mumbled.

"Did you see the look on Sam's face when you told him off, Leah? Priceless!" Seth boasted. I shook my head softly and smiled.

"It was pretty amazing."

"Amazing? That was freaking epic! I've never seen Sam rendered speechless before," he bragged.

I couldn't help but laugh at his excitement but it was halfhearted at best. I was too concerned about Jacob to share in Seth's delight. He hadn't said a word since he threatened Sam.

I brought his hand to my mouth and kissed his knuckles tenderly, reassuring him that I was there if he needed me. I wasn't sure if he was upset with me, Sam, or Bella but I was secretly hoping it was me. It would hurt too much to have confirmation that he still had feelings for that bitch.

To be completely honest, I was jealous. I'd never be loved by Jacob as much as he loved her. I might be the one who got him in the end, but she would always hold his heart and I'd forever be second best. I shook my head to clear out the negative thoughts before we got close enough for Edward to start sifting through my brain.

We walked the rest of the way to the Cullen's in complete silence. Jacob and I glanced nervously at each other often while Seth kept his gaze on the ground before us. I know he was hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. I'd have to see if I could convince Jacob to allow him to stay home during the fight. I just couldn't imagine forcing my brother to kill the people that he had grown to care about even though they were our mortal enemies.

I drew in a deep breath and let it out slowly as we approached the front of the house. Jacob squeezed my hand gently as Seth raised his fist to knock but before he did, Carlisle had already opened the door for us. He ushered us in silently and I assumed Edward had already told him why we were there. I heard Bella groan and all three of our heads simultaneously snapped in the direction of the sound. What we saw shocked and astonished us beyond belief.