A/N: Here is another chapter ya'll. The battle is coming up soon! 2 chapters before that but until then...
Sam POV - November 28th
"Deputy? Are you coming to my house tomorrow night?" Peering up from my latest report I see Charlie with a knowing look on his face. Laughing internally to myself I don't leave him waiting in wonder, "Are you offering Chief? You know I don't like to intrude on Swan dinner nights." Shaking his head in exasperation he just gives me a mock glare. "Son, you're family now. Even my granddaughter loves you and with that being said that's a ticket in itself. I can already see wedding bells in the near future with the way to two are all over each other. Thank God I won't be surprised this time around but you know Bells she likes to keep me on my toes!" Chuckling along with him I give him a 'yes' in confirmation before going back to my report. Checking the time I only have one hour left before I can head home and get ready for our movie night out. These past few months has been one drama after the next. There was a short period where I gave Elle the space she needed to decide for herself what she really wanted. I didn't want to force her into being with me, I wanted her to want me for well me. I'll admit that I had never been more nervous in my entire life than during that one week. All I could do was hope and pray that she accepted the imprint. I still remember it like it was yesterday.
Flashback...
Pain… My heart and body is in pure agony right now. It has been 7 days since I've seen my Elle. Stupid, stupid idiot! Why would you tell her to take that amount of time to think? It feels like years since I've looked into the beautiful orbs of hers or smelt her sweet and additive aroma. Staying in wolf form helps me from destroying my cottage or any of my pack mates. So here I am laying beyond the tree edge in the back of my house waiting for my imprint to tell me that she wants nothing to do with me... Fuck, my chest. Closing my eyes I take in the sound of the forest to calm my nerves. The chirping of the birds above me, the little running feet of the morning squirrels looking for nuts, that fat racoon that has been trying to go through my trash bin for the past month and a half. Bastard little thing! Bang! Crunch, crunch, crunch. What the hell is that. Taking in a whiff I swiftly open my eyes in amazement.
Looking towards my backyard I scan over the sight before me… My Elle, she here! Man she looks a mess but all I can think to myself is perfection. Behind the red puffy eyes, pink nose, and disheveled hair is my beauty, my imprint. Her outfit makes her look even more radiant. She has a white spaghetti strap dress that flares out at her hips. The design on her dress is pink, white, and magenta flowers. Perfect. Stepping out of the trees I can see and smell the salty tears streaming down her face, oh my Elle. Slowly walking over to her she runs to me with such speed that I can't change back fast enough. We end up landing on the ground a second later with me still in my wolf form. I just stay still as she hugs me tightly to her body. "Oh Samuel, I can't…" She can't? Oh no, please no. I feel my heart die just a bit with the possible rejection when I hear her sweet voice again. "I can't be without you Samuel. It hurts so much! My soul yearns to be yours but my mind and heart are willing to give you everything that I have. All of me my Samuel, my wolf, and my love. I am so sorry if I hurt you in any way! I know I was in pain but it cannot compete to what you were probably dealing with. If I had my choice I would have come back to you on my second day but you specifically told me to take a week. Why a whole week Sam? It was much too long to be without you!" Gazing into her eyes I take in the love, compassion, and desire it holds. Giving her body a little nudge with my nose I step back and transform into my human self. Smiling down at her, "I'm sorry Elle. I thought you needed that much time to think, but never again will I be so selfish and ask so much from you." Moving closer to her, I take her into my arms and hold her as if it would be my last. How I missed feeling these tingles all over my body when she is this near. "I have loved you since I set eyes on you my Elle. This choice, I wanted you to make for you. You have dealt with so much that I did not want to be a burden. I promise to love you till my last breath and to protect you and Carlie with my own life. I love you Elle, it's as simple as that." Feeling her body against mine my wolf can't help but feel warmth and content. Kissing her lightly on her head I look down to peer into those mysterious eyes of hers. "I want you to know Sam that you will never be a burden, but a treasure to me. Do you understand? The day we met I had never been so confused in my life! I seriously wanted to jump your bones! Hey, don't laugh at me! Seriously, I was a mess but now. Now I can't wait to be yours so yes Samuel I accept. I accept the imprint, I accept the wolf, but most importantly I accept you the man. The one with such strength and love. The one who takes care of his pack, his people, his community. The one who I know will take care of my heart." My will to stop myself from acting foolishly flies out the window by her words. The next thing I know is I'm kissing her with all the passion and love that I have ever felt in my entire life. Nipping at her bottom lip she willingly opens up to e and that's when I dive into the sweet essence that is my mate. She taste as good as she smells and I can't get enough.
End Flashback...
That day we made our relationship official and we both agreed to take things slow for ourselves and for Carlie's sake. There are some days where we have our alone time then there are our family nights where we take our girl. We've taken Carlie camping, hiking, cliff diving, wolf running which is her absolute favorite. Jasper had to get use to sharing his mate with everyone which made Elle laugh but I understood where he was coming from. I respected him and know that he would keep my two girls safe no matter what the cause but the guy just needed alone time like anyone of us. So every occasion that we called family time I invite him along. Just spending that quality time together, I think back on the childhood I had. Mine was complete shit, but these two girls. God they are such blessings. I never knew that my heart could feel so full and happy but every moment spent with them makes all the pain and suffering I went through worthwhile.
I seriously can't wait for the day to come where everything will be at peace for once. But the time is near. Only 14 days. That's how long we have before the Bitch Battle arrives. That's what Paul's been calling it since we found out about the psychotic leech. Everyone seems to be prepared but Elle is still concerned whether Jake and Cassie are going to be here to help us. I've talked to Carlie and Rose about it just because my imprint was putting herself through more stress than she needed to. The two are coming home sooner than later. Like within the next few days, I didn't speak a word of it just because I didn't want Justin to freak out so soon. Ever since he received the divorce papers from Rose the day both Cullen's arrived the guy has been distant. Doesn't speak to anyone besides Leah and Carlie. He hardly goes out in wolf form which I know is only hurting him more than he admits to his mate. No one can reach him. I remember walking in on Elle yelling at him regarding Leah. I had to stop her from saying anything she would regret in the end. Justin already looked to be going through a great amount of guilt, for whom I was unsure of.
Flashback…
"Fuck Justin! Don't you dare hurt your mate anymore than she is. Everyone knows you fucked up, accept it and get passed it. My niece or nephew will be here sooner than later and Jus… Cassie is giving you something that she needs too. I am sorry to say that Jake is the one helping her but why should there even be a sorry? She's in pain and I know Jake. He will love her, cherish her, and make sure she wants for nothing brother! But you… what are doing to prove Leah that she is worthy of being loved besides bearing your child. She's told me her story, she loves you but feels like no one will ever be able to love a person like her!? I know your heart brother and yes you fucked up but don't mess up the only good thing you have left. Fix you… But Love Leah with all you have not half ass." The guy is just taking all Elle has to say. From my view he is clutching on to a letter with the divorce papers beside him. His body is stiff but there is no mistaking the smell of salty tears in the air. "Babe, lets give him some space. Sometimes a man needs to mourn in silence so let him have this time. I will see to it that Leah gets home safely brother. Do take your time." With a quick glance from the man on the ground weeping in his own heartbreak we leave the room.
End of Flashback...
And now Justin can't even be in the same room as my mate. Elle is sad about it but nothing she said was a lie. I think that's why she wants Cassie to come home so bad. So Justin can come out of this guy retching mood before he gets killed in the battle.
The one thing that threw both Elle and myself off was how both my pack and the Cullen's are acting towards one another. In less than a week they accepted Jasper like nothing. There was still a little skepticism but they took him in as one of our own. However, the shocker was how fast the imprints and wolves welcomed Emmett and Rose! It took one day. That's it, one day and Rose was helping Emery and Quil out at Jacob's auto shop. Making sure all of the finances were in order, putting the guys in there place whenever it was needed. While Emmett joined Paul on building more homes on the reservation and of course the kids loved playing video games with the guy. Everyone loved Jasper, Emmett, Rose, and Carlisle. Nevertheless there is always an outsider and Edward was that chosen individual. The guys fucking hated him on sight. I guess there is still grudges on how he left my Elle abandoned in the forest and the fact that the mind reader kept telling my mate how weak she is to even fight in such a battle let alone let her daughter help. When Elle called him a fucking pussy it was one of the best days of my life but then again Carlisle's disapproval got us all shutting down quickly. When Carlie told baby Cullen to train or leave he shaped up real fast, then my mate kicked his sorry ass which was even better but since then he is okay. Not my favorite Cullen but I don't want to rip his head off as much as I did when the fucker first got here. In the end I guess it all makes sense. Why all of us are acting like a big family, the prophecy did speak of such things happening. The peace between enemies. Coming out of my musing I check my report once more than the time. Giving my good day to the next crew on duty I head to my truck and start the journey home.