It was evening as Rayna and Emily finished up a massive feast for the pack. Rayna had fell in to a rhythm as she worked, she helped with prep work and cleaning. Her and Emily had chatted candidly and realized that they were forming an easy friendship. In the back of her mind thoughs of Jacob swirled and clashed as the day retreated to early evening. Rayne had made more coffee and was sitting on the porch, legs folded. The sun was dipping below the cloud bank and blazing oranges and pinks painted the scene around her. Rayna held the warm mug tighter as a chill filled the night air. This place did seem magical in this light, with its ancient spruce keeping guard and the lull of the crashing waves from the battling ocean near by. As she enjoyed the quiet she heard a commotion from behind her, deep in the forest. It sounded like limbs breaking off trees and straining trucks trying to keep standing. Then there was screaming and yelling. Rayna put her mug on the porch railing and trotted off down the stairs toward the noise. Just as she was about to reach the edge of the forest, a massive limb came flying out from the dense greenery. Rayna screamed and lunged for the ground, narrowly avoiding instant death. Then like it started the commotion stopped she could hear faint footsteps as she uncurled herself from a fetal position in the dirt.

"RAYNA!" a voice shouted. Her heart sped up at its recognizable tenor. Jacob Black was the first out of the brush followed by Paul. Jacob scooped the girl up checking for any damage done until Rayne wiggled away.

"What was that all about?" She asked knocking dirt from her arms. She aready knew what answer she would hear, but it would be interesting to hear it from the boys.

"This asshole right here decided to launch a tree at me," Paul tattled, "All because I made a pass at you this morning." Jacob turned to round on him again, when Rayna told him to stop.

"He touched you," Jacob spat out, maliace seething from his lips, "He wanted you and I had to listen to every inappropriate thought about, you, about your body, and what it felt like ALL DAY!" Jacob turned his head to look at the frozen girl beside him. Rayna had blushed terribly as Paul and her stared at one another. He wore a smirk as he edged closer. Jacob's hands held a slight trimmer and with each passing step from Paul the trimmer became more violent. Before she knew it Rayne was swooped up in a passionate kiss. The lips were both firm and yielding to hers. Suddenly a howl broke them up. Jacob had shifted and was snapping and nashing his teeth. Rayne gasped at the sight of the horse sized animal. Paul pushed Rayna harshly out of the way as Jacob tackled Paul to the ground. Rayna sailed twenty feet hitting a rock. She grunted in pain and weakly grabbed the back of her head. As she pulled it back her hand was red and sticky. Her vision blurred as she watched Sam break up the fight. She could hear him scolding them,

"Hey..." she called her voice light as a feather as she fought to stay alert. Sam quickly cocked his head in her direction and seen her crumpled form. He yelled for Emily as the boys changed and tugged on some shorts. Sam ran to her followed by Jacob, her lips limply pulled in to a semi grin as she seen him.

"You need to call Bella, I hate to admit it but we need Dr. Cullen." Sam said in a rush.

From there on out Rayna was in and out of it. Her time was divided into snippets, scenes of dialogue and movement. They were strung together but were so random that the story didn't make sense. There was Jacob, then a huge wooden door, white, everything was white. Then it was cold. Then her eyes fluttered, she was determined to stay awake this time. She tried to focus in on her surroundings but everything was fuzzy.

"Rayna,... Rayna," a musical voice called. She tried in vain to look at the man above her. "Rayna, I'm Dr. Cullen. He said as he went for his breast pocket.

"Carlisle?" She murmured still not sure of her surroundings. If there had been any surprise on his face, he didn't convey it as he examed the reflex of her pupils.

"You had a pretty bad fall. There are 12 stitches in your scalp. It should be okay to lightly wipe around the area tomorrow, but don't submerge your head for a few days. I wrote you a perscription for antibiotics and something for pain." He finished as he clicked the light on and blinded her debilitated eyes. Rayne hissed in pain from the intrusion of the bright light.

"You are showing signs of a concussion too." He quietly talked to himself so low no mortal ears could hear. "If you will excuse me." He said as he pardoned himself and left from the room.

Rayna tried to sit up from the table but the world started to spin so she laid back again. From the rich

browns and smell of leather she guessed that she was in Carlisle's office. The girl's head pounded in rythm with her heart. It hurt so badly that tears started to flow down her face. As she closed her eyes the door to the Study opened. she heard two or three voices discussing the best course of care for her.

"She isn't staying," one fussed.

"You were lucky you brought her in so quick. But now we need to keep a close eye on her.The concussion is pretty bad." Another pleaded gently. A third she hadn't she had not heard before, chimed in,

"He doesnt want her near us. He is afraid he'll lose her like Bella."

"Look, I said she's not staying," the first argued once more.

"Shut up, Black," Rayna croaked, "I can make my own decisions. Why don't you get back to wooing your precious Bella?" Her head still throbbed tremendously with each word but she was tired of the emotional whip-lash. The room was quiet as she wiped her eyes. Rayna's salty tears assaulted Jacob's nose and in a flash he was by her side.

"I need something for pain, please, Carlisle," she whined out. Jacob went to touch her, but Rayne flailed her arms to get him away from her.

Jacob braved her hits and swings as he moved her. Carlisle gave her a shot to calm her down and ease the pain.

Edward stood in silence,

"Are you going to tell her?" he whispered so low that only Jacob could hear. Rayna melted into Jacob's embrace clinching his shirt.

"She knows that I can't be with her, that I love someone else." Jacob answered shortly, his large hand smoothing out her curls.

"No, Jacob. Are you going to tell Bella you've imprinted." Edward reiterated. Jacob carefully moved the resting girl and made sure she was comfortable then stalked up to the vampire.

"Bella, doesnt need to know, this changes nothing." he whispered as he looked back at Rayna. "Bella will choose me. I can offer her a real life. Things you can't offer her."

Edward kept his calm demeanor and crossed his arms,

"But can you really offer her a life where she is you first priority? You can't serve two masters, Jacob. If I remember correctly you can't be away from your imprint for too long. You need to let Bella go." Jacob shook with anger and stormed out the door. Edward walked over to the human girl and observsed her breathing and blank mind. He then grabbed a throw blanket and gently covered her. She would be resting for a while. Maybe, he could talk to her tomorrow.