As soon as Emily joined them Paul spoke.

"now, Jolene and I will tell you our story. "

Mason Clark and Ms. li looked at him in shock. Paul never divulged anything of his past. Not one detail.

"…I was married once before, but my ex-wife wasn't the best person. She gave birth to Sarah and Nathan and a year later after a drunk fight she died. I of course was accused of killing her and put in prison. I was band from my former home and forbidden all contact with my children. I eventually found my self in this town where I became mayor. I own a wood carving store. Eventually I met Jolene and married her."

With that said Jolene took over.

"believe or not, I cane from same state Paul did. I was actually friends with some people he knew but Paul and I never cross paths. During this time...my first and only boyfriend had left me. There was no warning, no time of preparation just out of the blue, hey I'm leaving and literally drove away. I was heartbroken and I fell into a deep depression. Nothing seemed to get me out of it. I had tried to kill myself more than once, so in the end my father took me to Kansas under the guise as a vacation. Instead he was really checking me into a mental institution where I spent the next seven years. Charlie and Renee, my parents cut off all communication. Eventually I was released and found my way to this small town. I met Paul and …fell in love."

"so you never went to phoenix?" sue asked

"...no not all and I changed my name. I didn't want anyone to find me."

"so you've been here all this time, and you married Paul. "Emily clarified

Jolene nodded.

"so, tell us…how's…forks?" Paul said awkwardly. what else was he supposed to ask? Why did he ask that? he already knew. Sam was abusive. And everything stayed the same.

"…nothings changed. Except for Charlie and sue getting married. And your mom." Jared said as he looked at Jolene.

"she showed up out the blue, looking for you. She and Charlie have been meeting up and no one knows what for."

"Stop lying Jared. He's only telling you half the story. Yes, your mom showed up but so did Rebecca. And she had three boys. They all moved in with Billy and Jacob. So that left Sarah and Nathan to live with sue! Billy and Jacob don't visit them anymore. They only focus on Becca's children and Sam had a baby with Leah and she's just his priority. That damn baby is his priority! So no, things in forks and in the tribe are not going well!"

Paul let out a growl that had mason Clark and Ms. li jump.

"mason Clark and Ms. would you guys excuse us? ill meet you guys in the morning. Jolene and I will open our shops back up and survey the damage."

They nodded, gave Jolene and Paul hugs and left the house.

Paul then turned to Emily.

"are you telling me...that your imprint. Impregnated another woman under your roof and abandoned you! and because of Rebecca's kids...my kids got pushed to the side!?"

Paul's eyes were yellow now.

Emily could only nod and bow her head in submission.

"...lift your head Emily young. You are not second class in this house." Jolene said

Emily looked up and looked at her with wide tear-filled eyes.

"Jared…lets go outside." Paul said.

Jolene watched the men go as she sat Nathan and Sarah in the living room.

"..sue…Emily? is there anything you guys want to ask?"

"yes. Your ex-boyfriend...he was a cold one?" sue asked coldly

Jolene felt her defenses rise.

"yes, why?"

"I just find it unnerving how you can be around them. And how you can let that red head hang around you…if you're going to be hanging with the cold ones...I don't know if I can trust- "

"let me stop you right their sue. First of all, the redhead her name is Victoria. Second of all, Victoria knows the consequences of being around my children. And those leeches that destroyed my life are Cullen's. I regret every involvement I ever had with them. They almost had me killed twice, which is why I moved down south. The sun is always shining, and no vampires can stay for so long. I have a wonderful life here and I won't let anyone, or anything ruin that. so, don't you dare start accusing me of putting anyone in danger."

Sue was silent.

"what are you going to do about Charlie and your mother? Their looking for you? Shouldn't you tell them your ok." Emily asked

Jolene scoffed.

"excuse me? After everything they've put me through…and all the progress I've made…why in the world would I ruin that?"

"What about everything you put Charlie through? The suicide attempts…..the depression. Your screams kept him up at night. how can you just ignore him!" sue yelled

"...don't raise your voice in my house. And you have no idea...what…a lazy asshat my father could be! I was the one taking care of him when he should have taken of me!...now ill admit I wasn't the best daughter…but my father…it doesn't matter…we've all had a long day. And I have to open the shop tomorrow. I would like you two to join me. Sarah's going to come with me while Nathan going to go with Paul…I'm going to get the kids to bed. Good night."

Paul phased without warning and after a minute or two, Jared did the same.

Instantly Jared and Paul's mind were open to each other. Flashes of heartbreak were flown form both of them and for Paul…a revelation was found.

"..y-your my brother…" it was a broken whine.

Jared fell unto his front paws, his head resting on them.

"I'm so sorry man. I didn't find out until years later...and by then it was too late...you were already gone… I let Sam beat you down…I let him beat me down…I stood there, and I let Sam walk all over us. He kicked you out and I did nothing…I'm so sorry Paul...you were my best friend…my brother and I let you down…

"I cant believe this...your my brother…." Paul said as if he hadn't heard anything else Jared said. Paul belly crawled to where Jared was laying.

To Jared's surprise, Paul began to lick his muzzle and the tears flowing down. Jared hadn't realized he was even crying.

"I could care less whatever the hell happened in the past. I have a brother. An actual brother, I got my kids back…a wife I love. I don't care what happened in the past or how our father screwed over two women. All I know is that I have a family…a family I want to stay… I want you stay here Jared permanently…don't go back to la push… please stay…"

Chapter:

Emily uley hung her head in the toilet bowl as she up chucked the contents. It was five in the morning and she was exhausted.

She couldn't handle this. Tears poured down her face. She couldn't do this. She didn't want Sam's baby. She didn't want this baby. This hadn't been her plan…this wasn't the life she chose. She cursed the day her eyes ever met Sam uley.

Sam. The very thought of him made her sick, but at the same time the imprint pulled. The imprint...it wanted ...him. the wolf. She wanted his warm hands. But the women…the human…she knew…she knew the man was abusive. The man didn't care. The man only wanted her body. He wanted to dominate her and to have full control. And the wolf…the wolf was trapped just like she was…stuck following every instinct. That's what it was instinct. It wasn't love or the fact that both mana and wolf cared for her...it was just pure instinct.

Emily let out a sob. She hated this. She hated him. she hated this baby and she hated herself.

"Emily?"

Emily opened eyes to see bella...or Jolene in the doorway looking at her in concern.

Emily didn't know what to think of the girl. All she knew was that HE. She couldn't say his name anymore. Found Jolene in the woods the night she was abandoned by vampires. That was it. she also knew that Jolene and Jacob had been friends but then once he phased and found out she had dated the vampire, he immediately cut her off. Told her not call and he never wanted to see her again.

The smell of Chamomile, mint and lavender suddenly hit her nose.

Jolene held a cup for her.

"..it will help with the morning sickness."

Emily nodded and greedily drank the liquid.

She handed the cup back to the women but stayed quiet. She had no idea what to say. This brown-haired, pale, slender woman married one of her former pack members and was now living a comfortable life in the heat of Alabama. A sudden jealousy came over Emily.

"…having fun with the supernatural? it seems like you have them all under your thumb. Vampire, werewolf. Seen any witches lately." She said bitterly. "you just have everything you want don't you…"

Emily watched as Jolene's eyes turned sorrowful.

"no one ever gets what they truly want…. I've learned that the hard way. And sometimes what we want…is not what we need. I know your feeling crappy right now but that does not excuse to be disrespectful In my home. But then again, I can't fault you too much. You want someone to blame…any one to blame and that includes yourself. You spent half your life in misery. Bound to an abusive man who was supposed to love you. And then you had to watch him love another…all under the same roof. ..trust me. I know what's its like when you thought you had something so simple and then watch it crumple and deteriorate right before you…and then there's nothing you can do about it. ..but right now...you have the power to change it. your ex can no longer hurt you…"

Emily wanted to believe the words, but she couldn't…

"YOU DON'T UNDERSNTAND! YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND!IM BOUND TOO HIM! HE GOING TO FIND ME AND THERES NOTHING ANYONE CAN DO ABOUT IT"

Jolene didn't react to the outburst. She just simply rolled up her sleeve to reveal a huge bite mark.

"…do you see this bite. This bite came from not one but two vampires. One who tried to kill me and another who tried to save me. This bite will never go away. and no matter what I do. It will stay cold. And it hurts. the pain has never gone away…not after all these years. It's a constant reminder of what I should have stayed away from. I was warned and I did not listen. And my stupid choices cost me everything. But I was given a second chance. And so are you Emily. This is your second chance. There's a cabin ...out back…just for you. You can adjust and have the space you need. Its where I stayed when Paul and I were just friends. If you trust Paul and me...you won't worry yourself or that little one about…HIM. He can not hurt you here."

"..but the imprint." Emily sniffled.

"Giving me your full allegiance ... will cause the imprint to break."

Both women turned to see Paul in doorway. Only in a pair off cut offs. His whole body was covered in water droplets. Jolene was sure he had been outside. His eyes were glowing yellow.

Emily looked at Paul and then Jolene.

"…I cant…"

"there's no rush, you have some time to think about it. just don't wait to long."

Emily nodded.

"..you can go out to the cabin. It should be warm in there…its just out the back door." Jolene told her

Once again, Emily nodded and left the quiet couple. She had much to think about.

As soon as Emily departed, Paul closed the bathroom door and had Jolene against the wall in a heartbeat. His eyes were yellow.

"mine." he growled.

"yes ...I'm yours Paul. What's...wrong?" she asked hesitantly.

"…Jared. Sue. Emily…They all smell like SAM. They smell like my former pack. My kids smell like Sam's pack and it's too damn much... I saw inside Jared's mind and I can't handle it right now… the sick things...Sam's done…the abuse…Jared's my brother…I can't…my kids…need you..."

The words Paul was saying started to not make sense. That's how she knew he was under a lot of stress. Jolene would have to put a note for her to wash everyone clothes. And probably didn't make anything better with the lingering smell of leech. Then adding on a pregnant Emily, the kids and…Jolene herself. Of course, she wasn't ready to tell him yet. Too much was going on and she knew that if he really paid attention he would find out on his own. But that wasn't fair maybe she could tell him tomorrow?

"ssh. Its ok...I'm here honey. I'm here."

Paul purred under her touch.

"I want you.."

"you can have me" she told him.

"..no. I want you…as in…I need to mark you…"

Jolene looked up in confusion.

"marking?"

"…its where you wear my scent…. our scent. It warns any supernatural creature or person apart of my pack that you are mine...ours…in a way it's like another wedding ring...except from the wolf. The only reason id didn't tell you about it earlier was because ...i didn't want to bring anymore craziness to your life…but you seem to be a magnet for it babe."

Jolene looked at her husband. Well part of the wolf was active as well.

Did she really want another mark on her skin?

Yes. Yes, she did. Especially if it was a good one.

"...alright..." she whispered

Without hesitation, Paul had her on all fours, her sweater ripped to shreds and so were her pajamas pants.

"I promise...we will make it good." Whispered

Charlie threw his beer against the wall. He knew better than to trust that Renee!

The tramp had gotten him so drunk that he couldn't tell left from right and then robbed him blind.

Screw the trust fund he was going to find her. and to make matters worse sue had been missing for days!

Charlie was stuck. Did he go after his current wife…? or his ex-wife?

Of course greed and past regrets got the best of him.

He was going to go after Renee, get his money back and then find that psycho of a daughter.

She had caused him enough trouble.

Victoria drank the deer greedily. It was her fifth one. In all honesty she was drinking out of stress.

Edward and Carlisle watched her from a distance.

They didn't trust her…good. she didn't want their trust. She just needed to steer them in the wrong direction.

Her plan would work. She just had to be patient.