AN: I am so sorry for the delay in updates. I misplaced my notebook and then I went out of town. But I am back now. I hope you guys like this chapter. I know I do. Please leave a review and tell me what you think when you finish.

Chapter 3

To say Bella was shocked, was an understatement. She opened and closed her mouth a couple of times.

"What do the elders' think about the imprint breaking?" she asked him as soon as her brain jump started again.

Sam finished his sandwich, and explained, "the elders, they think it started when I phased and scarred her. They think that in itself instilled a deep fear that surfaced every now and then." he sighed, "To complete the mating process, the wolf has to come forward and mark their mate. The elders and myself think that alone made the fear come forth and stay surfaced."

Bella nodded, "It makes sense, if you think about it. I mean, look at it this way, what woman would want to stay a man that had hurt her." Sam flinched but continued to listen to her. "Granted, it was unintentional but it scared her. She probably thought it would happen again. You know where I am going with this?" she asked him.

He nodded, "So, anyways, that's what the elders think about Emily leaving, rejecting the imprint. They also think that since it broke, I would not be able to get it back. It's gone for good."

Bella smiled, "That's good, I guess."

Sam frowned, "You did hear me when I told you that my wolf wants you, right?"

Bella nodded, "Yes, I heard you."

"What do you think?"

Bella shook her head, "I don't. I mean, I do like that idea. But what about the man?"

"What do you mean?" Sam questioned?

She smiled, "I mean, what do you, Sam, the man, not wolf, think about being with me and not Emily?"

Sam got up from his seat and slowly stalked her her. "The man does not object one bit." he growled in her ear.

The sound, along with his proximity, made moisture pool in her the apex of her thighs. He, of course, noticed immediately, nostrils flaring as he inhaled deeply.

"I can tell that you certainly don't object to it." his voice rumbled deeply.

Bella smirked, "How right you are. But since we are in school, you might want to return to your seat before someone walks in."

Sam growled, "Did you just go all teacher on me?"

"So what if I did?" she chuckled.

He leaned down and skimmed his nose up and down the column of her throat. "It's hot."

She shuddered as he used his teeth to nibble on her neck. As she shuddered, he chuckled deeply.

"You are very responsive."

Bella drew in a deep breath as Sam stepped back, right before the bell rang. Sam smiled softly as he watched Bella compose herself.

"Do you want to come to the meeting the pack is having later?" he invited.

Bella nodded, "Sure, I can be there. Is it at your house?"

"Yeah, it's at my house. Most of the pack will be there, barring whomever is doing patrols." he explained.

"Leah and Seth already know I'm here." she offered.

Sam smiled, "Then, they can do patrols."

Bella nodded, "Okay, I'll see you guys later today then."

He gathered his stuff, threw away his trash and made his way to the door. "I'll definitely be seeing you later, Bella." with that he turned and left.

As soon as he left, Bella fanned herself with a small stack of paper.

That was fun.