The small living room was fitted with bodies to the brim, though no one was taking notice. They were all occupied with the discussion that had brought them together in the small space belonging to the rightful Alpha of the pack. Well technically, it is the Chief's house.

Though the discussion was in full gear, Sue Clearwater wasn't partaking in the conversation buzzing all around her because that's what's all she's hearing was buzz this, buzz that. She didn't want to be here but she also didn't believe she belong where she wanted to be at the most, by her daughter's side.

Sue couldn't help but berate herself.

She should have been home, or at least call more. She shouldn't have abandoned her children. If she had been home, none of this would have happened. None of that matters now, there's no point at looking at the 'what ifs'.

What is more, she allowed herself to be benched.

She wanted nothing more than to rush to comfort her daughter. When that "cold one" called her, she was in denial and tears, in disbelief of the scenario before her. She agreed to anything the doctor said long as it helps her daughter. Bless Charlie's heart, had drove her to the Cullen's home though he blames one of them for his daughter's departure. In truth, he knew she just went away to college but it was easier to blame the boy on her decision to attend school in Florida. When they arrived at the house, Sue hadn't allowed Charlie to the park the car before she rushed out in search of her daughter. The boys outside had known better than to stand in her way. Reluctantly they had allowed Carlisle guide her to where her Leah was.

There she saw her resting daughter, sound asleep in the arms of their supposed enemies'. The young lady allowed herself to be replaced by Sue but as she did, Leah began to stir and whimper. Rose, as she remembered the name, came to sit on the other side of Leah, which made Leah relax back her to her previous state. She lay there, not knowing what she could do for her daughter.

She wished Harry were here. Harry would know what to do.

She should have allowed Harry to shoot that boy when they first started dating and then again, when he stayed with Leah after his transformation. After the imprint, Sue thought best to remain neutral though Leah saw it as her mother taking her cousin's side; and in public, it may have seem that way, but Sue didn't put an appearance when she was alone with Emily.

Sue had brought her attention back to the group. Sue had enough of this. Enough was enough. She had to correct the others.

"My daughter." Everyone had turned their attention to Sue.

"Sue?"

"She's just not one of the wolves. She's Harry's and my daughter."

"Of course Sue, but…"

"There's no 'but' Billy. Besides I thought we are here about what to do about Sam."

"There's not much we could do about him."

"Then this meeting should be over."

"Leah should…"

"I am not taking my daughter away from her safe haven."

"We can't allow the risk anymore."

"What risk?" The youngest of the Clearwaters spoke. "I don't understand everyone's problem. The Cullens are our allies. We fought side by side against the newborn army."

"That was different Seth." The young alpha started until he was interrupted.

"Yeah and you know why? Because it involved Bella. Right." He said pointedly. "So protecting Bella, they are our allies but when it comes to protecting Leah, they are our enemies."

Jacob stood there not sure how to respond to that fact. Seth felt bad about raising his voice at his friend but he has to put everything out on the table. The rest of the room kept silent, from either shock or fear of who stood against the Alpha. It wasn't just the son of Harry Clearwater or even a young Harry Clearwater. They all saw Harry Clearwater himself, challenging the young alpha.

"And it was alright for Carlisle to help you after your injury, right? Leah can be better looked after at the Cullens then at home." Seth made a step forward before he turned back to his mother. "We know you love us, and we understand you have moved on with life of your own. And Leah wouldn't want to take you away from that." He gave her a weak smile before speaking to everyone else. "But Colin, Brady, and I can't do it alone."

"Seth, the pack can look after her. I know we may have not treated well before but we can help take care of her to make it up." Jared spoke up in hopes of diffusing any forthcoming tension.

"Sure." Seth responded to his pack mate before returning his attention to Jacob. "Until you imprint, or worse, Bella comes back."

Jacob let a small hiss escape under his breath. The alpha in him didn't appreciate being talked down to, especially by a younger wolf. "Watch it Seth."

"It's the truth, isn't it though? Just now you are ready to stand up for Bella, who left you after stringing you along. Leah may be a bitch sometimes, but she's always has stand by you. So what then Jacob? What happens to my sister when you all become too occupied?"

"Hey, you're sister didn't make it easy." Paul said.

"Lame excuse. You were all too occupied to even know about Collin and Brady."

"That's not our fault, you guys never told us. Leah never said anything." Jacob replied.

"No one told her. She cared enough to notice they seemed tired, but you and Sam brushed her off saying that they haven't gotten use to the patrols. You all think she's some bitch and that she didn't care about the pack. But she did. Leah cared enough to go out of her way to catch them."

"Leah should have come to the council." Billy spoke.
Seth stood quiet for moment. They all assumed Seth had nothing to retort. However Seth wasn't stupid enough to speak back to the Chief in a manner he would do so with his pack brothers. It didn't mean he wouldn't correct him though.

"Excuse me Chief Black, but she did. Twice. But Billy you chose Sam's words over her's." he said calmly. Calmly enough to strike fear to those who would dare make excuses. Billy never felt like an old man until that moment. If he would capable of standing, Seth's tone would have pushed him back into his chair.

"If you all really cared," he directed to his pack. "You do what's best for her and not what's best to soothe all your guilt." At the last past his eyes connected with his Alpha.

The roaring buzz from Jacob's pockets breaks through the tension.

"Sorry. It's Embry." Jacob went on to answer his phone. "Hey Embry."

"Hey Jake, don't get mad but I've left the Cullens."

"What! Where are you?!" He demanded as he stepped outside followed by Paul.

"I'm at the Clearwater's, waiting for Colin to finish taking his shower."

"You left Leah alone with the leeches. You better have a good reason, because you're going to kiss your summer goodbye with triple patrols I'm going to give you. What the hell Em?"

"I just couldn't say no to her."

"I can't believe you let Blondie scare you off."

"No, her as in Leah." Jake froze at the name. His eyes soften for a millisecond before he continued interrogating his pack mate. "What do you mean you couldn't say no to her?"

"She asked me to drive Colin to the fair in PA to meet up with some girl. I wasn't going to her leave alone, hell I even tried getting her to come with, but she said she would just stay with Edward. I just couldn't say no to her, man. She's was practically begging me to take him. She's even letting me borrow her car."

"She actually talked to you."

"Uh huh." Jacob was in disbelief. Leah hasn't talked to any of them. What he couldn't believe more was out of all of them she asks Embry for help. It should have been him that she talked to first. He was alpha now. He can't remember a time when he was truly jealous of Embry. Why Embry? If it wasn't for this meeting he would have been there instead. It could have been him Leah would have talked to. He probably could have better convinced her to go to the fair with him. Right now they could have…Jacob stop his soliloquy when he felt he has overlooked something.

"Embry? What did you mean she'll just stay with Edward? Who's at the Cullens when you left?"

Embry have had hoped his friend wouldn't ask any specifics. "Well Carlisle is at the hospital, Esme…"

"Embry" the alpha growled. He wanted a straight answer and he was damn well going to get one.

"Just Edward. Everyone else is out hunting and won't be back until later."

"What! She's alone with that bloodsucker."

"Sorry man. I didn't want to, but she just looked so helpless. That's why I'm calling in the first place so you could send someone over there." Jacob looked towards Paul and barely nodded before Paul took off running. Though his hot headedness may have not been the wisest to send, he was the second fastest after Jacob. Well third. Leah could out run them all.

"Where is Paul going? Is something wrong?" Seth asked as he came outside to join the others.

"Leah was left alone with that parasite." Jacob was fuming he couldn't believe how stupid Embry was.

"Ok?" Seth was confused. Weren't they just discussing removing Leah from the Cullen's home which he is still opposed. He saw Jacob was about to run after Paul. "We are not done Jake."

Jacob left no reply before he himself took off running. Seth sighed before entering back into the house to inform the others before he would go back to the Cullen's.