Chapter 6

Heyooooo ! Hah I'm back xxxxxx

Sam POV

I was by Emily's side helping her out with the dishes, while some of the boys and Leah were playing cards. Emily kept looking at the clock, just above her head and I said, "What's wrong Ems?" She whispered, "Mel's been out by 7:00 and hasn't come back yet." I too glanced at the clock. It read 8:45. There wasn't supposed to be in any kind of danger as long as she stayed outside the forest. Then again there were Jared, Seth, Brady and Jacob patrolling for the night. I tried to reassure her quietly, knowing the others may here, especially Embry. I laughed to myself and Emily wondered why. I told her of all the questions he asked me about imprinting and how he's going to break it down to Mel. "I'm telling you, it's like he's another person. He was listening attentively and not one joke. He was the complete exact opposite." Emily stared at me dumbfoundedly and couldn't contain her laughter. "Really? Embry said not one word?" I nodded. "Wow. She must have some deep effect on him. Just tell him to give her some time. She's been through a lot from what her social worker told me. None of it is pleasant. She shouldn't have gone a single thing of what she told me, I mean she's only – "

A loud howl vibrated in the house and, obviously, I knew something was up. Everyone gathered round and ordered Tom and Quil to stay behind and protect Emily and the rez while the rest of us headed into the woods.

"What happened?" Sam asked. "Can't you feel it?" answered Jared. At that moment, I felt as though the ground underneath was vibrating. While we continued our discussion, Leah, took off to run a quick patrol, to check everything was alright and no one's hurt. Then as it instantly came, it instantly went. "What the hell was that?" asked Embry and Paul in unison. Right after that, Leah cried out, "Guys, come to the centre of the forest ,quick. Mel's here and unconscious."

"WHAT?" shouted Embry. "Awhh Sam, I told you I should've gone with her!" he growled. He was already there while some of use were still heading there. "Calm down!" was the best I came up with as he used his oh-so-famous-vocabulary. As we entered on the scene, I saw Mel flat on the ground, all damp from the rain and unconscious next to a huge boulder in the middle of the field. Shit !

Embry and everyone else had transformed back to humans and went next to Mel. Embry was the first one there. He picked up her cold hand and held it to his face while he checked if she was seriously hurt. "She's breathing, so that's a good thing right?" said Seth, only trying to lighten the mood. "SHUT IT", growled Embry at came on the other side of Mel's body and began checking her forehead and continued her way down her body to check for any signs if being badly injured. "She seems fine. Lets take her back to Emily's and we can go from there." Embry picked her up bridaly style, carefully and some of the others stayed around him, in case he lost hold or something they said, and some of them headed back to patrolling. However, I knew that they cared a lot about her. She was already treated by everyone as though she was there little sister; except Embry who thought more of her as his soulmate.

After we put her on her bed and told Emily what happened, Embry, Leah and some of the guys stayed next to her, so as to2 keep an eye on her and keep her warm. Embry never left her side. After what were a few minutes, I heard her coming to her senses. Everyone went outside her room, seeing we couldn't all fit in there; and waited for her to wake up.

Melissa POV

I was coming back to my senses. I was in a comfortable bed and I was feeling very warm. One that makes you feel as though I were near to the sun. As I soon found control over my body, I sat up. Next to me was Embry, looking so worried that it hurt me. I didn't like it on his face. He should be happy, why is he so worried? I thought. I realised he was holding my hand and that was why I was feeling so warm. And then I looked around and saw Leah, and all the boys inside and at the netry of my room, as they couldn't possibly all fit in here.

"What's going on?", I said. I really couldn't how I cam to be in this situation. Embry spoke up, "You don't remember anything?" I shook my head. He looked around, at his friends and Sam, while Emily sat on the bed the other side checking my forehead. I was... confused. "I was walking around the forest and I found you there, on the ground unconscious," said Leah. "What were you doing in the woods this late, Mel?" Sam asked in a stern voice. I didn't lke it. I've heard too much of that tone of voice. " I was out when the rain started pouring down and then I realised I got lost and couldn't find my way back, so I headed in the forest to try and at least stay a little warm and then I remeber walking but that's it." Collin said, "Why didn't you knock on someone's door and they would've called here?"

"Do you think they'd let in an completely and unknown stranger into their house and welcome me with open arms?" "Yeah, sure why not? It's what we all do here", said Paul. I looked at them in shock. I have never seen people like these in my entire life. "So if I just knocked on a random door and asked for help, they would've helped me?" "Of course you silly girl, we're a family here" piped in Jared. "Huh, I didn't think it like that." "Why?" asked Brady. I was now so uncomfortable. "Well, when I was in trouble or something, no one ever offered me help, I had to fend for myself from when I was a young child, till now. I didn't know people here were so hospitable."

Instantly all their faces came to a sad and hurt one. It looked as though they were feeling sorry for me. Emily spoke softly, "Well here we help each other out at all time, got that?" She smiled a sympathetic smile. I smiled back. I looked back at Embry and he was looking at me as though I were to disappear. His hand was still holding mine and I felt butterflies in my stomach. "I'm okay" , I muttered to him. "You sure?" he responded. He was still looking uncertain and worried. "Yeah nothing a good sleep couldn't cure", I smiled warmly at him. "Now turn that frown upside down", I nudged him softly and he seemed to relax just like that. He smiled a huge smile, showing off his perfect white teeth against his tanned- looking skin. He released my hand and got up from my bed. As he got up I felt as though I was empty. All the boys and Emily and Leah muttered 'Goodnight' and I went under the sheets and had a good night's sleep.