Chap 28

AN:/

Okay so how was that last return chapter? I felt a little rusty getting back into it but I hope there will be some more inspiration as I had so much fun writing before!

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Opening my eyes not wanting to get up, I nuzzled back into Paul who was sound asleep, since Edward was destroyed and the Cullens moved away he was more relaxed and slept better than he had ever slept since phasing.

I Glanced at the time my eyes flying open it was 5:28 dinner was at 6pm

'Paul get up we are going to be late' I rushed and stood up my hands going to his arm shaking him, in hope that he would wake up. He grumbled and tuned reaching out for me.

'Wake up I'm going to get ready!' I rushed upstairs pulling my clothes off, my shoulder was alright as long as I didn't strain it too much.

Paul came up looking sleepy, his hair a mess and the imprint of where he had been laying on the cushion on his cheek and forearm.

'I didn't think we were asleep that long!' I smiled putting my jewellery on, spraying Moms brand of perfume over me closing my eyes breathing it in smiling, looking at Paul as he looked around for something to wear, applying some make up and rushing Paul on.

As we pulled up in the truck, the others were all there. I grabbed the Tiramisu as Paul carried in the Potato salad he had made. Climbing out and walking up to the lovely house of Emily and Sam side by side, climbing the steps as Paul knocked on the door then walked in, I always thought it would be Jake who would be alpha but I think it would be my man, there wasn't a threat for now so the Alpha rarely came into the pack life.

'CONGRATULATIONS!' they all called out as we walked into the door, I beamed looking at them all, the effort they had all gone to, the large amount of food as table of different shapes ad sized all dragged to go through the kitchen and living room to fit everyone in.

Looking at all of my best friends faces, not knowing what to say they were all smiling at us.

'It all looks amazing!' Paul said walking forward placing the food down and going over to Sam shaking his hand and kissing Emilys cheek, I saw Seth and rushed over to him. He gave me a large hug, growling slightly as he lifted me up making me laugh hitting him to let me down.

'Congratulations I never thought we would see Paul happy!' Seth joked

'Well I didn't think you would do what I do to make him happy' he just looked at me as we burst out laughing, mingling talking, hugging and kissing everyone in the room, Bella was so over excited she was like a different person, Jake just watched her as though seeing her for the first time so much love in his eyes as Bella cooed over the ring asking about how and when it all happened.

'Come and sit down!' Quil called out as everyone took one of the many seats and bowls and drinks got passed around it was slightly chaotic but it was perfect non the less, Embry wasn't there though Sue and Billy were there enjoying being included and having a good time.

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feeling full we were sitting around talking things gradually getting washed up and cleared away.

'Knock Knock!' Embry called out with a bottle in his hand creeping in though the open door closing it behind him we all called him over. I stood up walking over to him.

'We were getting worried about you' I told him pulling him close to me

'I'm alright, what have I missed?' he asked then taking my hand and seeing the ring acting surprised. Paul walked up behind me his hand resting on my waist as Embry looked up to him, Paul was kinder now, his temper mellow.

'Good party?' Paul asked taking the bottle looking at the label and placing it on the table, Kim was sitting on Jareds' lap seeming to be talking about weddings and rings and moving in together he was smiling but not agreeing to anything.

'Yeah it was okay' he smiled raising his hand to the others seeming to not to talk about it, moving past up to the food and going over to the others.

'Thanks Em it's all be lovely!' I hugged her side looking at her scared face as she smiled

'You are welcome I'm so happy for you both' Emily was kind and selfless, Embry was just talking in the corner with Jake they didn't seem to want anyone joining them though Bella was happy talking to Kim, Beth couldn't make it which was a shame though the state she was in at the party it shouldn't have been that much of a surprise.

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'I'm sooooo full' Quil said rubbing his stomach

'Really? I didn't think that was possible!' Emily call over as he just rolled his eyes

'Everything was delicious' sue commented wheeling Billy through

'Thanks for a lovely time love' Sue smiled to Emily. I followed them both out helping Billy into the car and gave Sue a massive tight hug.

'Your Mom would be so proud of you' she said running her hand over my cheek and under my chin

'Really?' I looked in Sues eyes as she nodded

'And I know she would approve of Paul' she looked over tot he house

'Thank you Sue, for everything, just being you and for treating me like one of your own and being the best Aunt' I hugged her again.

Waving them both off feeling cold, rushing back tot he house, rubbing my arms once I got in closing the door behind me, the air felt slightly different, screwing my eyebrows together and looking though the room, Embry was storming over tot he door that I had just closed.

'Embry, what's going on? Are you okay?' I asked worried, he shot me a dark look as Quil came around the corner following him.

'Piss off Quil I don't want to look at you' Embry said not turning around

'You're overreacting'

'Am I?' Embry stopped as Quil got closer to him

'You are, Why would you….' trailing off 'You, you're... last night you' Quil seemed to be figuring it out.

'Well done dumb ass.' Embry looked at me I was just shocked and confused

'Sorry to spoil your night' Embry leant over kissing my cheek

'You haven't darling' I said vague hoping that was the right answer

'You have, you shouldn't get so touchy' Quil said as Embry then turned looking at him, they were so similar yet polar opposites, a deadly combination.

'What is going on?' I asked as they seemed to have a silent conversation

I asked it seemed the others were keeping out of their way, talking some of the guys outside to get some space.

'Nothin'' they said flatly at the same time

'Then stay' I said to Embry

'No it's okay Lil' Embry turned.

'Spill or I'll get Paul' I warned them both looking at one another again thinking about it knowing that the guys could hear what we were saying.

'Fine, I didn't mean to offend anyone' Quil sighed we waited for him to continue.

'Shove it!' Embry said walking out of the kitchen and heading down the steps towards the wood. I huffed and grabbed a jacket I think it was Kims it was stylish. Wrapping up and rushing after Embry he didn't look around.

'Lily, don't worry about it seriously' he called out I just kept jogging to catch him up, it was cold and dark, it was quite a cloudy evening, the wind wasn't whipping though the trees like it did some evening ripping the leaves off as it did so.

'Wait' I called out trying to get my eyes to adjust to this light, he slowed down his shoulders slumped slightly as his feet stopped dragging though the fallen leaves and long grass.

Embry stopped, I walked around so I could see him, he was looking at the ground, his hands deep in his pockets.

'Talk to me' standing straight in front of him. Embry shook his head hard, looking up as though he had done something wrong. I just waited hoping he would open up or just say something.

'Just go back to you're party' Embry almost sighed

'No' I snapped at him, this caught his attention his eyebrows raised up.

'Sorry' I trailed off feeling the cold take over my toes and cheeks

'It's okay' Embry checked over his shoulder.

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'Where's Lil?' Paul asked looking though the rooms for his fiancée,

'She ran out after Embry' Kim said looking at Quill in the kitchen

'Why?' he asked drying his hands on his pants as he had been in the toilet and missed what was going on.

'Well, we were just talking about the party and how Embry went home with someone' Kim said seeing Quil turn to her as Jared wrapped his arm protectively around her though Kim just continued.

'So?' Paul looked don at them

'Well Embry said he went with a guy, I think he didn't want us to know and Quill though he was joking and well…. Embrys stormed out and Lily followed him' Kim said looking at Paul.

'Right' he walked though seeing Jake and Quill talking looking out the window seeing Lily out there in the cold with Embry, opening the door not worrying about a jumper walked over to them both picking up their conversation as he drew closer.

'Hey you know that what you do is your business and fuck what others think' he heard Lily say as Embry chuckled

'If only it was that easy. I dunno it was just his reaction as though he was disgusted' Embry fell flat again, looking to see Paul approaching.

'No offence but if Paul found out he would make such a big deal' Embry looked at Lily slightly apologetic.

'I think you'd be surprised' giving his arm a squeeze though he pulled it away sighing seeing Paul.

'Go and enjoy your party, I'm fine I'll see you all soon'

'Embry, stop' Paul called over a tone in his voice that I hadn't heard before it was bossy as though he was a father. Embry seemed to slow quite suddenly looking at Paul not wanting to.

'What?' it came out blunt as though Embry would rather have a fight or stand off than talk about what was going on.

'Quill was out of order, I have told him that. He didn't mean to offend you or anyone just he didn't think' Paul stood by my side I appreciated the heat from him shuffling closer to him slightly.

'No he never does! Fuck sake it just' exasperated throwing his arms about

'It just pisses me off, if I went with a girl it wouldn't be a thing yet if I go with a guy, people look at me different thinking I', going to hit on them and it just pisses me off, if I like someone and they want me then what's wrong with that?!' raising his voice his arm out stretched his hand gesturing to the house.

'Nothing, there is nothing wrong with that' I said hurt for him, clearly Embry was taking harder than anyone would have thought.

'Then tell them' A strain in his voice as though pleading.

'Mate just come in and we can sort it' Paul said his voice calm reading Embrys' body language.

'No' shaking his head and lowering his arm 'I don't want to I just want to go'

'Just' Paul started though looking at Embry I touched Pauls hand with my finger tips he took my hand wrapping his hand around my hand instantly.

'Go, do what you want, we are only worried' smiling at him Paul squeezed my hand and just gave a small smile.

'Okay. Sorry again' he said before turning quick as his tail vanished into the woods. I let out a breath.

'Come on' Paul kissed the top of my head I followed him back tot he house they all turned as we walked in as they saw that it would be just the two of us, Quill looked worried.

'He has gone to check the area' Paul lied as they took his work, Sam looking at us as though feeling the power shift.

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