JACOB'S POV

I felt extremely shit. How could I have been such a moron? She was struggling enough with her feelings without me being a prick about it. I excused myself from the table, and headed down the hall to find her. But Embry was already heading inside, glaring at me.

"Where is she?" I asked. He growled. "Embry?"

"She doesn't wanna see you." He stated angrily. My eyes widened. But he continued.

"How could you do that to her? I thought you wanted to make it work with her, not make her hurt." He scolded.

"She started it." I whined, childishly.

Embry shook his head. "You don't get it. She wasn't flirting with him. They're friends. You only have to look at her to know that." Now I just felt worse.

"Just let me see her. Let me explain." I begged. But he refused.

"I called Paul to pick her up. Ashley's gonna stay with her till he does. Don't go near her." That made me mad.

"She's my imprint, Embry. You can't tell me to stay away from her." I grimaced. Then I let my expression soften. "I love her."

"Then you shouldn't have treated her like crap." He glared at me with hatred. Then Ashley came running in. She was panicked. She rushed into Embry's arms, terrified and shaking. "What's wrong, babe?"

"Sophie… Wolf… Run off… Oh god…" She was frantic.

Sophie had shifted.

SOPHIE'S POV

"You don't have to stay with me." I insisted. Ashley just shook her head.

"No girl should be left alone when dealing with boy problems."

I groaned in annoyance. "But I'm not gonna do anything. Paul will be here any second. Can't I just be alone?" But she just shook her head. I had been watched since the day I got here. I hadn't had any peace and quiet since forever, unless I snuck away. There was only one thing to do.

I forced my body to start shaking. I focused on my breathing, and had the image of a wolf in my mind. Ashley's eyes widened as I stood up.

"Sophie…?"

"There's something I haven't told you about yet, Ash." I tried to reason. I looked into her eyes and pleaded with her. "Don't freak out."

Then I burst out of my skin.

My fur was long, because of my extremely long hair, and was milk chocolate coloured, like my eyes. Ashley stared at me in horror. I used a paw to move the fur from my eyes, and then slowly lied down, so as not to scare her. She slowly walked towards me, and finally patted my head cautiously. Then she turned around.

"Embry!" She called.

I immediately got up and sprinted through the woods. I had never felt freedom like this. It was weird. And I hadn't even been angry when I shifted. I was controlled. Voices swum around my head.

Sophie? What're you doing? Sam asked, worrying.

Sophie? I thought Paul had just gone to pick you up. That was Jared.

I needed some alone time. And don't worry, I didn't shift by accident. No one is hurt, and I am in complete control. I thought in my head.

I could hear Sam's internal sigh.

I then saw a picture of a clearing. I guessed that was where they wanted me to meet them. So I ran as fast as my four legs could carry me, my long fur flying backward in the wind. If I was gonna keep this up, I would have to cut my hair. But it's so long and nice! I contradicted. I'll cross that bridge when it comes. I finally reached the clearing, and saw the two wolves waiting for me, who I might add were larger than me.

You need a hair cut. Jared mocked.

I rolled my large eyes at him, causing him to smirk in his head.

Sophie. Sam caught my attention.

Is this what you want? He asked.

To be honest, I wasn't sure. I had been continually denying this part of myself for about a month or so. Mainly because I thought I was going to lose control. But now that I could control it, I didn't know. It felt good. Being a wolf seemed to be a comfortable thing, which I didn't expect. I looked down at my front paws and wiggled my ears. I was curious as to how I must look. But I liked this.

Yes. I told him. Yes it is.

He nodded his large head and then gestured for us to follow him. But before we left, I felt more people join us. Then there were howls in the distance.

Sam. Where're Sophie? Jake's voiced asked. I growled in response.

If he comes near me, I will bolt. I made clear, knowing Jacob could hear it.

C'mon Soph. Please.

I then thought about him whispering I don't know what into Brittany's ear.

JACOB! Sam and Jared scolded.

Jacob thought of nothing else but sorry. So I ignored him.

Who else is here? Sam asked.

It's me. Quil greeted. And Seth, Jacob and Embry. Leah is waiting for Paul. They'll join us as soon as they can.

Good. Brady and Collin are here too. Jared told us all.

Everyone meet at Emily's. Except Jacob. I want you to tell Paul and Leah where we are. Sam ordered.

In my mind, I smiled. He was protecting me. I loved him for that, but I could take care of myself.

I'll wait for Paul. I want him to know what's going on. I stated. Plus, I really wanted to try out my new wolf form.

Okay. Sam agreed. Everyone else, follow me.

I watched them all go, and saw Jacob with his head hung as he followed. He should be sorry. I didn't do anything to provoke him to that level. He got there himself.

Once they were gone, I wandered back to the school. I felt the leaves under my feet and felt the cool air go through my fur. Something in my instinct made me want to howl. So I did. My voice echoed through the forest, spreading through the Reservation. It felt so good. Then Leah and Paul came running.

Are you okay? Paul asked, nuzzling me. I nuzzled back.

I'm okay. I then showed him short scenes of what happened.

His large eyes narrowed. I'll kill him.

Leah growled in agreement. I shrugged my large shoulders in response.

We're all meeting at Emily's. Kill him there. I told him blankly, masking my feelings.

I followed them to Emily's house on the edge of the woods, about five minutes from La Push beach. Seth was waiting outside with clothes for us. I followed their lead and grabbed some underwear and a shirt and shorts. I then went deep into the forest and shifted back. I fell to the ground, stark naked. I then rushed to clothe myself, and looked at the clothes. I missed my jeans. I bet they were completely ripped. I then wandered back, bare-foot, to Emily's little log-cabin house. Paul was waiting for me, and wrapped his arm around my shoulder protectively before we walked in. Sam then asked everyone to sit down.

"Now that Sophie has finally chosen to join the pack, we can put the patrol shifts in place I have had planned. Each person will now be doing 3 shifts each week, instead of 4. I will be taking on extra. As will Jared as he is my Beta." Sam explained.

"I'll show my sister the ropes." Paul volunteered, glaring in Jacob's direction. Sam nodded in agreement.

"I'll have to call the Cullen's to let them know about a new shifter. They'll probably want to meet you." Paul and Jake both growled.

"Okay. I don't mind. We're at peace with them right now, right? So it shouldn't be an issue." Sam was clearly thankful for my cooperation.

"So if that's all, I'll let you guys go if you want."

Emily walked out. "If not, I have food."

All the guys rushed for the food, whilst I snuck out of the cabin.

JACOB'S POV

"Sophie. Please. Just let me explain."

"Explain what?" She asked, not looking me in the eye. "How you were childish and thought you'd make me jealous just because I had made friends with some guys, and how it went too far and now you can't take back what you did?"

That pretty much explained it.

She sighed. "I'm not mad at you." My eyes widened in shock.

"I have no reason to be mad. We aren't together. We're friends. I made that choice. I don't have the right to be jealous."

I couldn't believe how reasonable she was being.

"It would be wrong of me to hate you for trying to be with someone. That makes no sense."

"But-"

"Jake, it's fine. No harm done. I was wrong to act so emotional. I'm sorry." My mouth remained wide open. She then closed it for me, and immediately removed her hand.

"You'll catch flies." She smiled slightly. I then watched her walk away. I was in complete shock. She was so casual about the whole thing. And somehow, that made me very uncomfortable.

What was going on here?