JACOB'S POV

Why couldn't I do anything right? I was such a dick to her, and then I nearly got my chance back. And I ruined it by opening my mouth and saying the wrong thing.

I stormed back to my house and punched a wall. My fist went straight through. I looked through the hole for a moment, and then my dad wheeled himself on the other side.

"I'll call the plasterer." He stated plainly. I growled and sat on my bed, placing my face in my hands in shame.

"Son?" Billy asked. "What did you do?"

I looked up at him. "I accidentally told Sophie I didn't think we'd be together without the imprint."

My dad just face palmed. "How could I have raised such a moron?"

"Thanks dad. Like I don't feel bad enough."

He wheeled himself into my room. "But I don't. If imprinting didn't happen… I could be with anyone."

"So if you could've been with anyone, why not Sophie?" He asked me. I realised how many times I'd screwed up, and how many times she had given me chances. I also realised I couldn't really picture my life without her now.

She was beautiful. She was honest. She was kind. She was stubborn. She was a fighter. And she would never let anyone she loved get hurt. Plus, her eyes were like chocolate.

"How do I fix it?" I asked.

Billy shook his head. "I don't know. You'll just have to give her time."

SOPHIE'S POV

Rachel wanted to take me out for lunch, just us. I figured it would be nice, so I went. It turned into a trip for all imprints, and Leah. I was relieved that Ash had come with. She was glaring at me from across the room though.

I walked up to her, and she immediately turned her back on me.

"Ash?"

No response.

"Ash?"

"What?" Her eyes were harsh and judging.

"Why are you mad at me?"

She laughed. "Because even when Jacob tries, you shove it back in his face."

Rachel stood beside my side, holding my hand. "You're Embry's imprint. Not Jacob's." She stated to Ash.

"Jacob's is Embry's best friend." She grimaced. "What happens to Embry, affects me. Because I love him."

"I thought you were my best friend." I stated, my eyes narrowing in betrayal.

"Ha! Yeah! I was just using you to get to Embry!" My eyes widened. She then realised what she had said.

"No! I mean… At first… I was desperate to meet him. And then we became friends and I… I didn't what to ruin it."

"Well you have. I thought you would understand. I thought you cared. Well I was wrong. I'll leave you alone from now on." I spat. "And you clearly don't understand that Jake told me that without the imprint, he wouldn't want to be with me."

Ash opened her mouth, but Leah and the others stepped in front of me protectively.

"You've said enough, Ashley." Emily silenced her.

Ashley picked up her stuff and immediately left. They all looked at me. I shrugged. "I'm getting used to this." I admitted.

"Let's go get some food." Rachel smiled kindly, still holding my hand. I nodded and allowed her to lead the way.

This was turning into one of the worst days of my entire life.

But I didn't let that stop me from enjoying myself with the other girls. We hung out at Emily's and had a laugh. Leah told them about her application to the community college and Emily told us about her wedding plans. Sam and her had gotten engaged before I had arrived. Leah was hurt slightly, given her history with Sam, but she looked like she was starting to get over it.

Then the guys began to show up. Sam smiled at his fiancee. He was leading the pack of guys. Quil was carrying a young girl, whom I guessed was Claire, on his shoulders, and Seth was holding hands with a pretty little redhead, who must be Renesmee. Jared held Kim tightly. And Paul showed up. He pulled both me and Rachel into his arms. Then my face dropped. Jacob began walking over, Ashley and Embry in tow. Paul and Rachel stood protectively beside me. Leah and Emily were also keeping a close eye.

"Hey." Jake greeted, his head hung in shame.

I nodded to him in greeting. I looked over his shoulder to see Ash looking sorry for herself, and Embry looking angry with me. That pissed me off greatly.

"You got a problem, Embry?" I asked, stepping around Jake to face him.

"Yeah. I do."

"Well don't be shy."

"You hurt Ash." I scoffed at his comment.

"How the hell is it my fault she was using me!? How is it my fault she betrayed me, turned her back on me, and then didn't like it when the truth was told to her face!?" After everything my emotions went through today, I was starting to lose my head.

"Because you're a bitch to her! You're never there for her when she needs you! You just runaway all the time! She's your best friend!"

I stared at him. "And I'm supposed to be her's!"

Embry just smirked, seeing the pain and anger in my eyes. He was trying to winding me up. And it was working.

"You're a terrible friend to her! You don't look out for her! I have to!" He said. "Because you're so wrapped up in yourself to even give a damn about anyone! You're a little skank!"

Jake began shaking, but so did I. How could he do this? Couldn't he see he was putting Ash in danger? He knew he was. What was wrong with him?

"I've seen you around that Cole kid. At first I thought you were friends, but I guess you were trying to screw him instead."

That's when I lost it.

I burst out of my skin, lunging for Embry without a second thought, and pinned him down. I opened up my mouth to bite him, and froze. What had I done?

I had done exactly what I swore I'd never do. I got angry, and shifted. I nearly killed Embry. I was right. I'm a monster.

I immediately backed away, whining. My eyes were wide as I stared around in horror at everyone. They were afraid of me. Even Paul. Even Sam. Even Jake.

I sprinted away into the forest, large tears falling from my eyes onto my furry face. I couldn't believe what I had almost done. I had been so close to harming one of my closest friends, and maybe even killing him. I was a beast. An animal.

I was a monster.