A/N: Hey guys here's another chapter. This one is a little long! There are 3 POV but for good reason! Enjoy!
Cassie POV - July 1st (Same time Carlie gets introduced to the Elders)
Ugh, my goodness. I don't think I've ever felt this terrible in my entire existence! This is totally ridiculous, hybrids don't get sick! After seeing Jasper across the street in Port Angeles I totally passed out which I have never had to deal with before. Peering up at my dearest friend Doctor Cullen who appears to have an amused smirk on his angelic face, "Oh come one Carlisle! What's that look for? What's wrong with me?"Coming closer to my bedside he sits next to me with adoration etched in his eyes. "Well Cassandra, you fainted and have been in a deep slumber for an hour now. I know this is gonna sound like an unusual question but I am quite curious. How long have you been feeling sick or different than your normal self?" Thinking about it, I only started feeling extra off after Justin and I had a secret round of extra hot exercise out in the forest at midnight. That had to be the night of Charlie's birthday party which was less than two weeks ago. Then this past Sunday close to midnight I felt like my entire body was hit by a wrecking train, I could barely breath. My heart was on fire and my stomach had the worst pain I've ever experienced but I didn't tell anyone about it. I checked myself over really quick at the hospital before tending to Jessica Newton and all the test came out clear. "I've been feeling off since Charlie's Birthday and only this past Sunday did I feel like I was being tortured from the inside out. But other than that this is the first. Why? Do you know what's wrong with me Carlisle? I don't really want to worry Elle or the guys if it's nothing too serious." Just when he's about to voice his opinion we hear the doorbell ring. From what we can hear it's a human but the smell alone informs us that it's a wolf. This is a wolf I have yet to meet since the scent is not familiar. I ask the doctor if he'd be able to greet our guest so I can quickly dress before coming down. Not even ten minutes later I am walking down the third story staircase to be greeting an empty living room. Hmm, what's going on. Listening intently I hear Carlisle quietly having a disagreement with our surprised visitor on the back porch. Stepping out onto the second story balcony I smile as I see a beautiful native woman, she must be Jacob's pack mate.
Sam POV - July 1st
The room is in panic mode as my pack and the elders witness our Beta run out of the hall clutching his chest. No one is quite sure what passed between Jake and myself but from my body language they know it can not be good. "Do not worry about Jake. He is where he needs to be but Leah? Did your mate not specifically ask you to go home and stay out of harm's way? Why do you feel the need to cause more conflict than is needed at the moment?" She looks guilty but determined before she answers me, "I didn't want to be kept a secret anymore!" Before she can say anymore I hear a mere whisper from Carlie, "Lie". Looking down at the young pup then to her mate I can see that he feels Leah's lie as well. "Carlie please tell us why you think Leah is lying?" The young girl's body is tense and she looks to be slightly enraged to be in the same room as Leah. "As soon as Jasper and I reached the hall she deliberately disobeyed and went straight to Aunt Cassie. Not only did she want to tell my aunt that Uncle Justin is her rightful mate, she revealed her mating mark. At first it was not her true intent. In actuality she didn't even know she was marked. All she wanted was to tell my aunt the truth, woman to woman but Aunt Cassie asked her if Jake was the reason behind her sleeping with uncle Justin. The thing that Leah and Uncle Justin don't understand is that Aunt Cassie only wanted Jake as a friend, not a lover. Uncle Justin is her life, her love and the one that my aunt wanted to stay with. She made the decision as soon as uncle Joseff explained what imprinting was. She wanted Jake to have a choice in who he wanted to love and since they both conversed before. Aunt Cassie knew how much Jake loved Leah just by the way he spoke of her. But what's done is done. Not only did you both damage a marriage, but you have damaged both friendships beyond compare. If Uncle Justin had been the one to explain what had happened things would have turned out differently. All of you would have been friends. However, Leah caused Aunt Cassie the same amount of sorrow and pain that she felt when losing two loves from so called imprints. What I think you need to understand Aunt Leah is that you are someone that deserves love. You just need to be patient. Uncle Justin is a Black. He's our alpha. He's loyal, strong, and loving. He has the ability to show you a love you have never experienced before but Jake could have given you that same amount of love as well if he was given a chance. Your avoidance of your pack mates and Jake caused this. Do well to remember that." Fuck, Justin looks heartbroken while Joseff and Jasper both looked pissed off at my pack sister. Gazing back in Leah's direction I see my sister Saraia quietly speaking with her when she peers in my direction. The two women silently leave the hall to do I don't know what?
"I am sorry but I need to go to my wife, she must know the truth of what has happened. I cannot lose her even if it is our friendship. She is my first love." As Justin goes to leave the room with his brother Joseff, Carlie breaks his stride with her next words. "She is gone uncle." Both men stop and with anguish etched on their faces. "You will not find her so please do not try. She is with Jake now and even if it angers you, you have to accept the consequences of your own actions. As I said before she would have taken it better if it came from you but I did not say that she would heal from your betrayal. I am not sure if she will be able to trust you ever again but only time will tell." Right before the two men reach the door my sister re-enters with no Leah in sight. "I sent Leah home. I made sure to walk her there just in case but there is something you all need to see. She wanted you to know that she did not really want to hurt Cassie. The truth only came out because the hybrid used her gift on Leah. I had her show me in wolf form and with Carlie here you will all be able to see what transpired. Then hopefully we can all go to lunch because I am starving! No offense." Just as before, everyone in the room takes each other's hand until Carlie is the last one in connection.
Leah POV - July 1st
How could I do this to an innocent woman? God I am such a horrible person she does not deserve this pain and I should know. But knowing that they are married makes it ten times worse! They promised each other forever and I ruined that. Why couldn't Jake be my imprint? It would have been so much easier but then again the Gods never wanted my life to be easy right. I can see Justin's house in the distance. Changing into my sundress I nervously ring the doorbell. I can smell Doctor Cullens odor so I know Jake's imprint isn't alone. Come on Leah, you can do this. Right when I am about to walk away I hear the door open and sure enough Doctor Vamp is smiling kindly at me with a confused look in his eye. Why is he being so nice? Doesn't he know what damage his family has caused our tribe. Oh well. "Hi, um… I was wondering if Cassandra is here? I really need to speak to her." He nods his head and welcomes me in. Directing me into the living room, it seems like a really comfy home. Like family. Watching the doctor I figured I'd ask him why he's here. "So is there a reason why you are back or are you just here to turn more of my people into dogs?" Okay that could of came out nicer than I intended but who cares I don't like them and they don't like us. "I'm not sure I understand what you mean Ms. Clearwater?" Seriously!? "I am talking about your presents turning our teenagers into spirit warriors Doc! Every time you guys are near we change. Seriously your family should just not come around these parts anymore, less lives to destroy if I do say myself." Wow he looks saddened by my words. Shit, I guess he didn't know! "My apologizes I did not realize that our living here was causing such problems. When this is all said and done I will be sure to make this location a vampire free zone with the help of Carlie of course." Carlie? Who's Carlie? The only one I know of is Bella's daughter but isn't she dead? "How about we move onto the balcony, I am sure my scent is a little overwhelming for your wolf, no?" Nodding in acceptance we head out. "Who's Carlie?" I ask. He looks confused by my question but answers anyway, "Carlie White is Bella's daughter, she is also my son Jasper's mate. I am guessing you did not get to meet her before coming here. She is a wolf just like you." What the heck?! "Isn't she a baby? How can she be a wolf let alone your son's mate? Sorry to say but that's just plain wrong!" This family is messed up! After everything Bella described regarding their kidnapping how did her child not only live but turn into a bloody wolf too! The guy is about to respond when I see a gorgeous woman walk out. She is pale but you can hear the erratic heartbeat that deciphers her from the leeches like doctor vamp here. The woman has these turquoise colored eyes that really show you how beautiful she is and her long luscious brown hair, no wonder Jake wants her and not me. I am nothing compared to this lady before me.
"Carlisle? Is everything alright? It's not normal for you to hide a friend away." She seems to be giving him a mock scowl but it does nothing to her elegant features. "Hi, I don't believe we met yet. I'm Sandy or Cassie, whichever you prefer." Taking her hand in a firm shake she welcomes me with a warm smile until her body lurches away from me and gets knocked back three feet. What the fuck! As I go to help her up Carlisle stops me and tends to her instead. "I am so sorry. I don't know what is happening to me recently," I hear her say. Gazing up into my eyes she suddenly becomes very silent and still. There are different emotions that are running across her face and I am slightly confused by them until I comprehend that I did not shower after being with Justin this morning. FUCK! She can smell his sex all over me! "Cassandra, I believe that you should wait till Justin is present to talk to this woman. It may cause great damage if you two speak without him being here." Who the hell does this guy think he is? My mate isn't coming and obviously his wife doesn't know that we are mated! I mean it's not like he marked me yet. Staring into Cassie direction once more I see her looking at my neck. Wondering what she's gazing at I graze my hand onto the spot and I am hit with a little sting. What is that? Feeling it more thoroughly I can identify the teeth marks which is most likely from my mate. Can this get any worse, not only did I not shower. I don't even remember him marking me! Fucking great! Then I see it in her entire body language not just her eyes, Pain, sorrow, betrayal, unfaithfulness, distrust, heartache! Then come the tears, they are streaming down her face like a waterfall as she silently sobs with heartbreak. I feel so guilty knowing that I came here without my mate's knowledge and broke the one woman he freely loved. A woman that he chose to love. I thought she deserved to know the truth I mean the man has been avoiding it for the past week. I thought they were getting a divorce until Bella went to the hall and knocked Justin on his ass. She was right though, I am a homewrecker!
When she gets ahold of herself she gets up with determination in her stance. "Who are you and why are you here?" I turn away from her and look to the forest view trying to avoid all eye contact with my mates wife. I caused this agony that she now has to endure, me! "I… I came here because I thought you deserved to know. He was fighting it, he was fighting it because he loved you with everything he had. But my wolf wanted him too much. Our wolves were horrendous! I am so sorry. Sunday we both got drunk and when we woke up we realized our mistake!" I feel my own tears now as I turn towards her. I am ready for the insults and curses to occur from this innocent woman but all she does is stare at me. Carlisle has deep concern written all over his face as well. "Now I know why you came here but I want to know the name of the woman who stole the only man that I have ever loved?!" I flinch at that last statement for I know that emotion well. Infuriated, bitterness, and hatred… I think the doctor sees the wrath raging in her eyes now because he is blocking her view of me as he speaks. "Ms. Clearwater, I think you should go now. Cassandra is not doing well and I believe this encounter will only make her symptoms worse." Well at least I don't need to tell her my first name. "You are Bella's SISTER!?" Surprised that she knows exactly who I am I can only nod. Her emotions look to be in turmoil with that set of information. "I have one last question Leah, then you can leave. Did you purposely sleep with my husband because I am Jake's imprint?" How did she know about Jake? Were they that close that she already chose him instead of Justin and if so why does she look so broken about it? Having a deep desire to answer her I spill what I wanted no one to know of. "The day Jake imprinted on you I was going to ask him if he wanted to be an actual couple. I was going to confess how much I loved him but when he didn't show up to our date night I went searching. I received a note from Billy telling me what happened and that the man I loved was in wolf form. Jake was camped outside your house. He already felt the desire to be close to you and I couldn't stand another lost love. After that I hardly spoke to anyone besides my pack sister and eventually Justin. I thought Elle was his wife at the time so I told Justin how his wife and her imprint were getting closer. I let him know that if he wanted I was here for the taking and that I would never betray him like that. I think Justin thought it was you cozying up to Jake so we both got plastered. I already accepted the imprint and I am sure he will as well. I mean from this mark on my shoulder it looks like his wolf is making it permanent."
As soon as that last sentence leaves my mouth I completely regret it but I have no control. It's like I need to tell her everything. She sees that I am done and walks back into the house with Carlisle right behind her. He looks to be trying to convince her of something but I don't stick around to find out. I exit as quickly as I can. I've already fucked up by being with a married man, just add to the list of destroying that married mans wife as well. Ding ding ding, bitch of the fucking year award goes to none other than Leah Fucking Clearwater! I gotta tell Sam now, he is going to be pissed not to mention Justin! Fuck my life. Just when I think everything is good I get slapped in the face with a Fuck You.