13th August 2006, Forks, Washington

Sam was watching his pack and their mates playing at the beach. Jared and Kim had been together the longest. Then Embry, his half-brother, he still couldn't believe it, had met Emily and they had gotten together. Shortly after the tragedy had happened and Quil had imprinted on the two year old niece of Emily. The poor guy had gotten an ear full from Emily, but after she had calmed down, she understood that he had no choice in the matter.

The last one to imprint, had been Paul. He had imprinted on Jacob's older sister Rachel Black. Sam wasn't sure if Jake new already about it. He was still missing. He had run of, after he had received Bella's Wedding invitation. He was not sure, if he would show up or not.

Soon they would have to go. He trusted the Cullens. It would be stupid not to after the battle they had fought together, but it was better to be there and ensure that nothing went wrong. Seth would attend the wedding with Billy and Sue. But the pack would be there to keep an eye on things. Maybe Jacob would turn up in the end and would try to ruin the wedding.

"Seth! It's time to get ready", Sue's voice was heard by everyone on the beach.

Seth, who was playing soccer with Collin and Brady, pouted a little, but then ran off to get ready.

Sam continued watching his pack. Lea was sitting apart from the others as the only female pack member. They had dated for a while in school but had broken it of before he even knew about the pack. They were still friends even if it was a bit strained.

After he had finished school, he had left the reservation for a few weeks to see the world. Or at least part of America. He had also visited other tribes.

During his travels he had met an interesting woman. He had also spent a night with her. Unfortunately, she had left the following morning, and even with asking at the front desk, he didn't see her again. Or at least not the conventional way. Sometimes he saw her image in his mind. Her shining eyes, her radiant smile, her bouncing curls, something small could trigger a memory with her. He sometimes even missed her, even if he only spent an evening with her.

He wasn't sure what that meant. Had he fallen in love or was he just lonely and horny? Sometimes he wished that he would imprint and that it all would be clear for him. The others seemed to be happy.

Fortunately, the others did not know anything about her. He never thought of her, when in his wolf form. He actively did not think about her. She was his secret.

He observed the others for another while, before he got them together to go to the wedding and observe, make sure, that nothing happened.

HxS

They had been watching the wedding for a while, when Leah disappeared and reappear shortly after in human form. She had been one of the few in wolf form, the other staying humans.

"What's the matter?", Sam asked her.

"Jacob, he is close, and will get here in the evening. He wants to talk to you", she told him.

He nodded, and then disappeared behind some trees to transform.

'Jake, you wanted to speak with me?'

'Hey, Sam. Listen, I am sorry. It was too much… to handle all that. I know it wasn't the right thing, but I needed it. But now I want to be there for Bella. Even just for a moment. Can you help me?'

'Sure, get here as fast as you can. I will let the leeches know.'

Sam transformed back. He would help Jacob, he didn't want him to hurt anyone at this wedding. Not even the leeches. As far as leeches went, these ones here were alright. They had fought together, that had to mean something. He called Seth to let him know of Jake's arrival and so that he could let the mind reader know.

After a few minutes he got a call from Seth, informing him of the groom's gratitude.

HxS

Later in the evening he was standing at the edge of the forest an watching the people celebrate the bride and groom. Many people were dancing and enjoying themselves otherwise.

It was then when he saw her. It was a petite woman in a violet dress and a mane of curls. She was leaving the dancefloor and getting closer to where he was standing, sitting down in a quieter corner. He was not sure if it was really her. Could it be? What were the Chances? She was to far away, to be sure, he could not even see her face. But he hoped it was her. She turned around after some time and looked to the woods, in his direction. Could she sense his presence or his eyes on her? He wished he could go to her, see if it was really her. But he had to stay here. He knew Jacob would be here any minute now.

And so, it was. Jacob arrived and Sam had to pay attention to him and Bella talking and dancing. It looked to go well for the moment, but it could go wrong any minute. He looked to the woman again, she was still sitting there and looking around.

Then he heard Jacob get louder. He looked to him and saw that he had his hands around Bella's upper arms and was squeezing them harshly. Not hesitating he singed the others to get Jake away from Bella. Jacob was even trembling now.

"Jake! Let her go, you don't want to hurt her", he called him and stepped out of the woods. Jacob let her go and Jared and Paul grabbed him. Leah stood protectively between Bella's leech and the pack.

"Let's go", he commanded, and the others went back into the forest and took Jacob with them.

They could hear Jacob shouting: "Bella! Tell me you are joking!"

Sam nodded to the leech and his bride before he looked behind them, to see if he could catch a glimpse of the woman from before, but she was not there anymore. Then he called Seth to follow him and they disappeared into the woods.

He did not transform yet, his thoughts still on the woman from before. Could it have been really her? He had to find out. If it had been her, he wanted to talk to her. They had spent an amazing night together. Who knows what could have happened, if she hadn't left in the morning. If he had gotten involved with her more permanently, he probably would have had to break up with her, after he had transformed into a wolf. Except… What if she was…? Now he had to see her. Know if it was her, why she had left and what had brought her here.

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