Writers comment: I'm so sorry for not updating for so long. I was caught up in uni and work and I just had so many commitments. I know this might not be the longest chapter but it's something. Like I said, I won't abandon this story and I think I can still get several more chapters out of it. I'm not one to abandon. Sorry if it seems a little rushed and if there's any poor editing. I just wanted to get this out ASAP. Anyway here you go. Please do read and review!
Jacob's POV
My mind was filled with the familiar feeling I knew all too well from pack life. Someone had imprinted. Seth. I took a closer look at the baby. Yep. Brown eyes. Rosy cheeks too. This baby was definitely not a vamp. Edward stood wide mouthed and the pack were shifting on their paws, not sure what to do with the new information. I decided to be the one to make a move first.
I looked back at Sam. There is no crime here, Sam. Even if there was, Seth imprinted. You know the law. I said sternly in my head. Sam huffed and took two steps back. The Cullens, apart from Edward, looked confused so I quickly ran behind the treeline and shifted. It seemed like hours before I could get my shorts back on. As I came back into view everyone looked at me like they were expecting something. I rolled my eyes. ''Seth imprinted.'' They still looked confused. I nodded my head in the baby's direction. ''Our most absolute law is that whoever a wolf imprints on can't be harmed.'' I elaborated. But where was Bella? I was beginning to get nervous. Edward had the same pained expression on his face when I looked at him. So that was it wasn't it? She was gone. My vision began to get blurry and a tear ran down my cheek.
''Not gone.'' Edward mumbled. ''She's... in the process of becoming one of us.'' I breathed a sigh of relief. The pack, seeming to not want to get involved and happy to still have their lives, ran into the darkness, leaving Leah and Seth behind. ''I left some clothes nearby for you'', I said to Leah and Seth, not bothering to turn to face them. As they both went looking for the clothes, the rest of the Cullens walked back into the house, each couple looking concerned about each other.
With the danger gone, I realized that I would have to talk to Leah soon. She came up from behind me fully dressed. She had a weird look on her face, like she was trying to decide something before putting her arms around me. She wiped the tear off and kissed the spot where it was. Hmm. Leah trying to comfort someone. I could get used to this. ''Where is she? I asked Edward who was the only Cullen left outside. He was staring at the ground. ''Follow me.'' He answered coldly and cleared his throat. It was a short walk to the room where Bella was. It took a moment for me to notice that Leah and I were holding hands.
Bella was laying lifeless on the bed. This was the room that had the whole hospital setup. Almost everything was covered in blood but Esme and Carlisle were cleaning it up. Edward took a seat next to Bella's bed and held her hand to his face. She had bite marks all over her body. I shivered at the sight and Leah squeezed my hand. Seth's voice broke the silence. ''I know this isn't really a great time, Ed. But do you know where Rosalie is?'' I half smiled, knowing that it wasn't blondie that he was looking for.
''Kitchen.'' Edward replied. Without asking any more questions Seth left. ''Will she make it?'' I asked him. He just nodded in response. It must have been hard for him to see Bella like this. The only question was why wasn't it so hard for me? ''Sure. Uh Leah? We need to talk.'' She nodded.
We found another room which was unoccupied, clearly the guest bedroom. Both of us took our time and sat on the bed still holding hands. It clearly didn't bother us that anyone could hear. ''About today, I don't know what happened and I don't really know why. Things have been really stressful for both of us lately and I've only ever had feelings for Bella... only now I'm not so sure anymore.'' Leah nodded. ''What I'm trying to say is... I think I like someone a little different now.'' Leah was smiling and I had to look at her lips which were so inviting right now. I leaned in but she put her finger on my lip and pushed me back giggling. ''Don't you wanna ask me something Jacob Black?'' She was beaming now. I couldn't help but laugh too. ''Hmm. Do you wanna go out with me, Leah Clearwater?'' I asked nervously. It was her turn to lean in now. ''I've been waiting to hear you say that.'' Our lips met for the second time.
For once I wasn't thinking about Bella. I was fully here. In the moment. It felt so much better knowing that I wouldn't have to share her. I wouldn't have to compete with anyone anymore. She was mine. ''My Lee-lee.'' I managed to get out after our lips finally separated. We leaned back onto the bed and she put her head on my chest. ''I love the sound of your heartbeat.'' She whispered before we both drifted off to sleep.
And there goes another chapter. I hope you're still enjoying the story. I don't write based on reviews so you can be sure that I will still be writing. That doesn't mean that I don't like hearing from you though. :)