AN: Okay, so I wasn't planning on posting another chapter so soon, but I'm so far ahead with my writing (currently writing chapter 22), I thought Why The Hell Not! My Birthday is Monday, so I might post an extra chapter then too! My regular posting schedule is every Saturday and Wednesday.

Chapter Sixteen

Emmett's POV – A Choice Already Made

I was in some deep shit, not that I didn't deserve it. I think the worst part was that I couldn't even really bring myself to be sorry. Like, yeah, I was sorry that I did that to Rosalie, but touching Alex like that… It was like I could feel my heart beat again. God, I sounded like a chick. Now, I had to clean up the mess. It was sunny day, so we stayed home from school. I wanted to go out though. The imprint was pulling me towards her again. It was like the more I gave into it, the stronger it became.

"Emmett, we need to talk." Rosalie sighed and sat down on the other end of the couch. That was never good… "I think – I think it's time you made a choice."

I nodded mutely. I knew this was coming. It wasn't like I could have them both – though that would make my life a lot easier. But, who would I choose? "I have a history with Alex, albeit, one I can't really remember. I remember falling in love with you, Rosalie. You're were all I knew for most of my life. I fell in love with you when I didn't even know who I was."

"I know, Emmett. I'm not going to be angry, no matter what you choose." She frowned, her eyes not giving anything away.

"The imprint isn't making things easy. It's like it's pulling me towards her, not that that justifies what happened last night. That was all me. But, Rosalie, I still care about you. It's a hard decision to make."

She gave me a sad smile. "You've already made it, Em." My brows furrowed as I tried to figure out what she meant. "You've been calling me Rosalie for a week. You haven't used my full name since you first turned, at least not exclusively. Every time you talk about loving me you do it in the past tense… Emmett, your mind was made up the second you saw her again. Every time I asked you how you felt about her, you would say 'I don't even know her', but you never denied any feelings."

I was dumbfounded. I hadn't realized any of that. "Rosalie – Rose – I'm sorry for the way I treated you. You deserved better."

"No, Emmett, I really didn't. I knew about Alexandria and had an idea about the imprint. I could have told you about her a thousand times, but I allowed myself to believe that I could keep it a secret forever." She looked down ashamed. "I suppose part of me hoped she died all those years ago."

Her words struck me the wrong way, but I bit my tongue. She stood, pulling some papers out of her back pocket and handing them to me. With one last small smiled, she turned and headed back upstairs. I watched her go before turning my attention to the papers. Oh… They were divorce papers. Her signature already sat boldly at the bottom. This was it… This was the end of me and Rose.

A vibration from my pocket broke the spell the documents seemed to have on me. Shaking my head, I pulled my phone from my pocket, frowning at the unfamiliar number. "Hello?"

"Emmett?" Alex's voice was muffled, but it was definitely her.

"Alex? Are you okay? Where are you calling from?" I was on my feet before I could even think to move. The thought that she could be in trouble made the panic rise in my throat.

"Funny story… I'm in jail." I paused for a second, processing her words. Then, before I could stop it, I threw my head back and laughed. "It's not that funny Emmett! I'm in here for breaking and entering and attempted robbery! They set my bail at five thousand dollars!"

That only made me laugh harder. "Exactly who were you trying to rob?"

"I wasn't trying to rob anyone! It's all a big misunderstanding, but long story short, Chief Swan thinks I tried to steal from him."

My laughter bounced off the wall now. "I'm on my way as soon as the sun goes down. Think you can make it until night fall?"

"I've been in worse conditions. Thanks, Emmett."

"No problem. Just try not to make too many friends in there!"

"Shut up!" With that, her end of the line went dead.

Pocketing my phone, I turned back to the divorce papers with a solemn expression. I might as well get this over with. Taking a pen from the coffee table, I quickly signed my name. I took a minute to stare at the signatures before refolding the paper. I knew it had to be done, but it was still sad to see that chapter of my life end. At least now I could figure out what the hell was between me and Alex without feeling guilty.

As soon as the sun set, I was out the door. I sped to the jail, hoping that I wouldn't get pulled over on the way. That wouldn't help things. When I got there, I was surprised to see Bella storming out of her father's office. He rubbed his temples as Bella turned on him.

"I told you, Alex wasn't stealing from us! Let her go!"

"Sorry, Bells. I can drop the charges, but it'll take at least another day for the paperwork to go through."

"I can help." I waved a checkbook, getting their attention. Bella immediately relaxed. "So, where's our little jailbird?"

"Will you please stop laughing!?" Alex groaned as we drove away from the jail. I couldn't help but notice that she fought the smile pulling at her lips.

"I will if you tell me what happened." I offered as I turned onto the main road towards the town. I was sure her werewolf appetite wasn't satisfied in there, so it was the least I could do to get her a decent meal.

"I sniffed out a few of Victoria's guys and followed the trail back to Bella's house. When I got there, I could hear them inside. So, I shifted and jumped through Bella's widow. They obviously had no idea what I was, because they freaked out. One of them threw himself out the window and the other charged me. I managed to fight him off and rip Bella's necklace out of his hand. I'm guessing they were using it for her scent. He joined his friend and nosedived off the second floor."

I nodded, unable to stop my smile. "Get to the part where you're getting arrested."

She sighed and crossed her arms. "So, I manage to peel myself off the floor long enough to see what the damage was. A broken mirror, some lamps, and the chain of the necklace – which I was still holding by the way, that's important – but, other than that nothing too bad. I decided to head to La Push to warn Sam's pack. I figured I would call you on the way. Well, I have one foot out the window when Chief Swan bursts in, guns blazing."

I barked out a laugh. She scowled, her bottom lip poking out. "Sorry, sorry, keep going."

"There I am, naked as a jay bird, seemingly trying to escape his daughters ransacked room with Bella's necklace in my hand. Next thing I know, I'm cuffed and thrown into a cell. Luckily, Bella brought me some clothes so I didn't have to wear the spares they keep around the jail."

"That's great." I wiped an imaginary tear from the corner of my eye. "Do you have your mug-shot? We'll scrapbook it next to mine and Jasper's." She shook her head but lost her composure as a laugh bubbled up in her throat. I pulled into the drive-thru, looking to her expectantly. "Well, what'll it be?"

She ate more food than I would think possible, even for a werewolf, but it was entertaining. We just sat in the jeep and talked… It was nice. "So, is the blonde pissed?" She smirked, but I could see the pain in her eyes.

"Actually, Rosalie and I decided it would be best to get a divorce." I shrugged, the words still sounding odd on my lips.

She froze, her eyes wide. "Oh? Is it because of last night? I could talk to her if you want."

I rose an eyebrow at this. "You want to help me reconcile with Rosalie?" There wasn't a chance in hell of that happening, but I was curious as to why.

"I want you to be happy, Emmett." She frowned, looking away from me for only a moment. "Even if that means you'll be with her. I know you don't remember me Emmett… It's not your fault. I just never want to be the reason for your pain."

Instinctively, I placed a hand over hers. "I might not remember our whole past, Alex, but I'm willing to get to know you now."

The next time I saw Alex was at our little training session. It was more Jasper lecturing and the wolves watched on. In their own wolfish way, they laughed every time one of us fell on our ass. Bella watched on too, but I didn't know what she was even doing here. It's not like she was going to be fighting alongside us, and she was too busy cooing over Jacob to really pay attention anyway.

"Alice?" Jasper's voice pulled everyone's attention.

The little pixie had the familiar look of a vision on her face. She usually snapped right out of it, but this one was taking a while. Warmth flooded my side as Alex walked up next to me in wolf form. It was odd to look up at her. I couldn't stop myself from reaching up and running a hand through the white fur. She closed her eyes, nearly purring at the contact.

"They're coming." Alice gasped, grabbing Jasper's arm to stable herself. "They'll be here in three days…"

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I remembered her.

I remembered… everything.