I'M AT WAR

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Chapter 4: Suffocate

Emmett's P.O.V

She stood on the porch, arms crossed and dreaded scowl across her angelic face; I had only seen that expression once since we'd been united and I had been beaten with my own arm for crossing the pixie.

I halted my run, nearly tripping from the impact of the speed, fearing for my life. I wanted to get close to Bella, I did… very close, as in inside her close. I could still smell her on me so there was no doubt in my mind that Alice could too. RUN! Run for you life! RUN!

Yes, I admit it… I'm the biggest fucking pussy when Alice is involved; I'm no warrior when she has that look, when the smoke is blowing out of her ears or the left foot is pounding on the porch, showing her impatience. So dead.

And what made it worse was the very lethal figure behind her who held a very similar expression. He towered over Alice, his blonde hair moving ever so slightly with the wind making his look somewhat deadlier. Yes! SO VERY DEAD!

I sucked in a deep, unnecessary breath, trying to steady my emotions; trying to hide my new found feelings for Bella from Jasper even though I knew it was pointless.

I began to walk towards the house, my feet feeling like cement. You deserve this man… deserve the punishment. Deserve to get ripped to shreds and burned. My eye twitched slightly at the thought.

"Move it Emmett!" I heard Alice hiss, her voice venomous as her eyes squinted, her left heel tapping harder. Breathe Emmett, breathe and relax.

"Where the hell is Bella?!" Jasper's voice was calm, too calm for my liking. Scratch that thought! Stop fucking walking and back up! My feet immediately obeyed but by then, I was less then 10 metres away from Alice and Jasper.

"What the hell happened?!" Alice all but screeched, her voice demanding as she moved off the porch. "What the fuck were you thinking?!"

"Alice!" The stern voice of Esme hissed from the kitchen before her and Rose now stood in the doorway. "Watch your mouth."

"You'd be going off your head if Carlisle hooked up with some slut!" God! I fucked up! SO BAD! I have never heard Alice, or anyone for that matter go off at Esme. I turned to look at my mother, shock and anger evident on her delicate face. It was so ugly on her, her face usually calm and glowing, only ever held venom in her eyes if she was upset. This look didn't suit her and I refused to get used to it.

She glared at my wife before turning to me. "Is that true Emmett?"

"Before you answer that, where is Bella?" Jasper snapped at me, his black eyes were hardened from the anger.

A shiver ran down my spine as I realised that I had left my Bella in the middle of the forest, half naked and extremely emotional. I felt my eyes grow wide and my face drop. "What have I done?" I whispered in a panic.

The action had me pinned up against the house, Jasper's strong hand holding me by the throat. "WHERE IS SHE EMMETT?!"

"Look, I'm not talking until you fucking let go of me and everyone calms the fuck down!" Stupid Emmett, stupid! Where the hell is this confidence coming from?!

I felt the grip around my neck loosen slightly before Alice was in front of me, her tiny hand slapping my across the cheek. My head didn't move but it did sting and judging by the flinch Esme and Rosalie gave off, I maybe should've added a dramatic effect.

"Dammit Emmett!" Alice screamed before slapping me again.

I caught my wife's hand before it came down for the fourth, not able to handle the slap again because it was pissing me off. I glared at her before saying "I know I fucked up! Let me explain."

She glared at me again before pulling her arm free and Jasper letting me go completely. "I saw what happened you cheating, lying bastard!"

"Emmett, where's Bella? Alice was in such a frenzy that we kinda figured you two had sex." Rosalie said with concern. "Please tell us… Or tell Jasper?" I noted the worried glances she kept throwing her mate.

"But we didn't have sex!" I protested, ignoring Rosalie's question. Need to by time.

"Don't lie Emmett! I'm sick of you lying to me today!" Alice yelled, her tiny frame shaking from her anger.

"I swear to God, we did not have sex!" I begged in defence. "Yes, we made out and did some other stuff, but we did not have sex." I was not going into detail about what we did. The mere thought of her lips on mine brought back happy memories that would put me a worse position and there'd be a horny Jasper glaring at me. I chanced a look at him; sure enough I'd be a dead man over and over again if looks could kill.

"In my vision, you had sex with her!" Alice snapped, her hands in the air. Any happy feelings I felt vanished immediately, frustration taking its place. "You had sex with the fucking slut! She's a fucking whore Emmett! She's just using you to get to me!" That earned her several warning growls, including me.

"Yeah, that probably would've happened if I hadn't come to my senses." I snapped back. I heard the small gasps of Rosalie and Esme in the background but I didn't care; yes I know I deserved to be yelled at and guilty. A small part of me was but I was just so angry. "Yeah, I fucked up, I know I did but you do not have any right to accuse her of any of those things Alice. You don't know how she feels and I can fucking tell you right now that she's not a slut, she's not a whore and she sure as hell ain't using me! Stop fucking hating on her Alice!"

"What! The! FUCK!" Alice shouted at me. "How dare you fucking defend her?! After everything we've been through!" She was in my face now… and it took a lot of effort not to push her away from me. "She's been trying to court you since she was turned; she knows damn well that you're mine! She's nothing but a home wrecking bitch!"

"Fuck you Alice! You fucking idiot!" Rosalie snarled as she moved to Jasper's side. "You don't know shit bitch! You're the fucking home wrecker!" Note to self: DO NOT PISS ROSALIE OFF! EVER!The look she was giving my poor Alice was the same – if not worse – then Jasper's lethal one. I'm sure she would've had Alice is pieces by now if Jasper didn't have a firm hold on her arm.

"You don't know shit about what she's going through!" Jasper growled, his menacing glare causing Alice to take a few steps back. The protectiveness for my wife quickly replaced my frustration towards her and I pulled her behind me, forcing my body to stand at full height to appear more threatening. Any other vampire would've run away but Jasper knew me, and I knew him. I wouldn't last long.

"See! Look what's happened to us! We never fought like this when she wasn't around! She just fucks everything up for us!" Alice growled from behind me. She obviously was not bothered by Rosalie's threatening stance. I'm such a pussy

"She is apart of this family just as much as you are Alice." Esme stepped in, trying to relax the situation. "Yes, I know that it has not been easy on you and Emmett but put yourself in Rose's shoes for a moment." Her voice was kind and caring, her face returning to the soft look we all loved. "Even though Rose shares a strong connection and love for you, she is also missing a sister, missing a girl that loves to fix cars just as much as her. You and I both know that Rose has a very special connection with Bella." I nearly missed the admiring smile Rosalie gave Esme, I don't know how though; Rose was practically glowing with pride. "Or maybe try Jasper's shoes? I can't even imagine how her absence would hurt him. Carlisle created all of us Alice, and we both know that he would be devastated if he lost one of us. Imagine how Jazzy feels without his creation?" I felt Alice shudder slightly behind me. "Bella is a part of him and I know you've felt what Jasper feels when he can't hold onto his emotions when it comes to her… you feel the sadness and the bareness. Bella holds a place in his heart."

Jasper smiled gently at the ground, his eyes far away before placing his once arm restraining hand around Rose's waist, pulling her close as the pair, I assumed, reminisced about the days with Bella.

"Alice, my sweet baby…" Esme pulled a very distraught looking Alice to her chest. That's when it happened, the guilt and sadness hit me full force. I'd done that to her, caused her so much pain. I knew we should've left as soon as Bella had appeared, I should've known Alice was right. "I know you're hurting, that her presence brings you discomfort and insecurity. But please Alice, try for this family… she's so special to us just like you are. We need her just like we need you."

Alice barely nodded against her chest before wrapping her arms around her mother, giving her a quick hug before forcing a smile. She released Esme from her grip and turned to me.

"I think we need to talk… talk about us. Alone." Her voice was firm but gentle, something that seemed to always want to make me run away or hug her at the same time. She was so understanding and kind… Why would I want Bella when I have an angel?

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Bella's P.O.V

I don't know why I felt so comfortable in his arms; the only dissatisfying thing by being so near him was his disgusting smell but I would hold my breath for life if it meant I would remain feeling safe and at peace with myself. Emmett was the only one to do that and he had done an awesome job at it about an hour ago… When his thick fingers that were gentle and loving caressed my skin with such delicateness… when his hands were raking through my hair and when he was kissing me, oh those lips, so soft and smooth; so luscious. I loved his lips.

The slight tightening of Seth's hold on me broke me out of my thoughts; his breathe warming the top of my head. I sighed contently, glad that he hadn't said anything since I ended my story, well – he hasn't said a word at all. I don't know why I felt so inclined to tell him my story or why I felt snug around him; I mean, he is a werewolf. We are meant to hate each other and one of us should have been dead long ago, I still wish it was me.

My Emmett had honestly rejected my love and though he had done it dozens of times before, though not so up front; that bitch hurt like a motherfucker and it was the worst moment to fuck someone up. I mean, I knew I wasn't supposed to tell him I loved him, but I just needed to. I could feel it swelling in my chest, begging to be released, threatening to explode. So I told him after I'd made him cum and was just about to ride him… What a fucking dumbass I am!

"What are you thinking?" Seth's deep voice brought me from my thoughts again. I pulled away from her chest, wanting to look at him at eye level.

"I'm confused as to why I feel so comfortable around you? Like I don't feel the instinct inside me to stay away from you… to kill you." I didn't want him to know I was thinking of my Emmett so I half lied. I knew it was probably time to get over him and leave but I couldn't. I had dedicated my heart to him so many years ago and I couldn't just throw it away.

"It's very complicated and the pack is going to freak once they find out about this. Plus I think I'm going to die from one of your blood- vampire family." I was beyond curious now.

"Nothing will ever hurt you Seth. I will make sure of that." I said sternly. And where the fuck did that protectiveness come from?! I couldn't explain it, couldn't resist stating my protectiveness over this guy who I barely knew yet felt as if I knew so well. I didn't even have the strength, the mental motivation to provoke him, to cause him any pain… I had done enough thus far and there was, unfortunately going to be more.

He grinned at me, brushing a few strays of hair behind my ear. "Sweet Bella… my sweet Bella." He smiled again before explaining some legends of his kind. They were extremely fascinating and I honestly felt honoured to hear them yet so out of place. These were the legends about why their kind existed and it was all because of our kind. The thought of all these young boys phasing into these wolves, having no grasp on their lives anymore, their wishes, choices and freedom taken away from right beneath their noses; was because of us. I wanted to cry all over again.

"It's ok Bells." He rubbed my back soothingly as my body raked itself with tearless sobs.

"It's our entire fault!" I cried as I felt ashamed. "We ARE nothing but filthy, life stealing bloodsuckers!" I wailed. Though I have never harmed a human since my change, I've probably made 3 of 4 young boys turn into these angry, disgusting smelling dogs. I've taken 3 or 4 lives!

"Bella, honestly… we are fine with it. There are plus sides to them too. Like imprinting." He grinned at me as I continued to sob, though more quietly now.

"Imprinting? As in clothing?" I was stumped. I have never heard of imprinting before. Since when is that fun?

I felt myself shaking slightly before Seth's booming laughter filled the air. My head snapped to look at him, shocked.

"What?!" I frowned, somewhat offended by his actions.

Seth continued laughing and it reminded me so much of him. "You… clothing?" He threw his head back and laughed harder. I couldn't help but to glare at him and move out of his lap with folded arms.

He immediately stopped laughing and began reaching out for me. "Bella!" He said with a horrified expression. He placed a gentle hand to my wrist as if I would pull away. I would have if he didn't give me pleasurable tingles whenever he touched me; it felt like a burning trail of fire would spread through the area that he held, that his warm body would touch.

"Nah ah! I don't appreciate being laughed at." I growled half seriously as I threw my head in the air away from him; my best snobbish look. I didn't pull away even then, enjoying this forbidden effect he had on me.

"Bella! Are you serious?" He sounded so distraught that I couldn't help but to feel guilty again. It felt like someone had a hard, terrifying grip on my throat, suffocating me for hurting him. I turned my face toward him, making my face soften at his hurt one. "I… I, I didn't mean to offend you."

I whimpered quietly as his head dropped ashamed. You're a horrible person Bella!

"Oh Seth… I'm so sorry!" I said as I quickly kneeled before him, moving my hands to gently lift his head up. "I was only playing around."

His eyes seemed to light up at that comment and I instantly felt like my throat wasn't be constricted anymore. I sent him a smile, relieved that he was no longer upset. He grinned at me before gripping my wrist tighter, gathering my other wrist in his hand before pulling me to him. As soon as he touched my skin, I heard the quick in take of his breath as he looked at me briefly in what I guessed was amazement before he settled me into his lap.

"I'm sorry I laughed at you." He chuckled sweetly causing me to smile widely. I was beginning to enjoy his smiles and laughs; it was contagious. "Imprinting has nothing to do with clothing… well depending on the stage of the imprinting…" he mumbled quietly. I wasn't sure I was supposed to hear the comment or see the smirk on his face so I raised my eyebrow at him with a slight head tilt. "Sorry… talking to myself." He turned his face away from me, a light reddish tinge colouring his already dark cheeks. Right, dirty thoughts.

"Anyways… Imprinting is like finding your soul mate." He said excitedly as he returned his gaze on me, his cheeks their usual colour. I gasped slightly at the fire I saw in his brown does and the adoring expression he gave me. "It's like seeing that person for the first time, and there is an instant connection. When I first saw you, I felt like my heart was beating a 100 miles a minute, going faster. But when I saw your eyes, it felt like it stopped and exploded; you became my light, like I have been blind for the last 50 odd years and am only now, seeing the sun for the first time. As soon as you looked at me, that's when the gravity disappeared and these invisible chains you have wrap themselves around me. You're holding me down to this Earth my Isabella." I'm sure my heart would have died all over again with the pure raw emotion in his voice. So loving and caring; almost like he worshipped me. I didn't know whether to be over the moon or to be devastated. "You're my everything Bella. I would die if I were to lose you… I don't know if you felt it, but I struggle to breathe when you touch me, your skin is so soft, so silky like and your smell is so intoxicating. The sound of your voice sounds like bells, like music to my ears and I have to remind myself repeatedly that oxygen is needed in the lungs. You'll never know how much being away from you is going to kill me. I'll suffocate when you're away from me…"

I felt my dead heart warm up and beat again with the explanation of imprinting. His voice though, now made it feel like something was squeezing my heart again because of the pain he was in. "Seth, I'm sorry!"

He gave me a sad smile. "S'ok… It's not your fault Shorty."

Shorty. Hmmm… I grinned at him, liking the name he'd given me.

"So it's like love at my sight but a lot more powerful?" I questioned still smiling.

He returned a happy smile this time, pulling me impossibly closer as he stuffed his face into my hair before inhaling deeply. "Yes, so much more powerful. I will always be in your life Bells. From now on, always making you happy; making sure YOU are happy."

I felt myself cringe, too late to stop myself. Though happiness is the only thing I really wanted in my existence, I wanted so much for Emmett to be that provider… I've always wanted Emmett to have that duty. Even though it would never happen, I felt like I was cheating on him, and cheating Seth too. Though it was clear that I was Seth soul mate, made perfectly to suit him I guess, I would never be able to give myself fully to him. To me, I don't think he would be 'man enough' like Emmett. I immediately scolded myself for saying such a thing.

The flinch though, that was produced purely out of fear that I would never be able to return true feelings to this man that had somehow managed to set my body alight, send my stupid frozen heart pumping and fill my feelings to the brim of happiness. Did I really need Emmett if Seth did this to me?

"What's wrong?" He questioned, pulling away from my hair.

I sighed heavily, trying to process this. How was I going to explain to him that I would probably never return the 'in love' feeling because my heart longed for some else? Well it didn't seem so desperate to run for Emmett right now but it still belonged to him.

"Seth… I don't know how to explain this… For so long of been foolishly chasing Emmett. I'm so in love with him." His smile was long gone and the empty expression cut me deeply. "I don't know why I keep chasing him when all I've received is rejection and further heart break but I just feel like he is the one, so I keep going back for more." I heaved up a sigh, no longer able to look at him because though his beautiful eyes were teary, they were so empty too and it hurt. I held the sob down that so badly wanted to voice itself. "I just don't think I know how to be happy without him Seth…" My voice had cracked and I felt him flinch as he began to sooth my back.

"Bella… you can push me away all you want but I'm always going to be there. I'll always be there as whatever you need me to be." He spoke confidently so doubt never once crossed my mind. That hurt… he would hold into me, be their for me when I would most likely put him second to Emmett. I wanted to cry, beg all over again for Seth to kill me so that I would no longer cause trouble in a obviously happy marriage and no longer hurt this caring, beautiful creature that held me so lovingly.

"Seth, it'll take time… so much time…" I whispered, desperate to get him to understand that I was not going to love him as a mate. Have I ever told you told you, you live in denial Bella? My mind hummed.

"I have all the time in the world Bella. I'll be whatever you need me to be. I'll always be there." He spoke with firm honesty but I could hear the sorrow in his voice.

"Why don't you just friend another girlfriend?" I whispered. The question tugged at my body; the thought of him with another girl sent a strong wave of jealousy through my body, sending me into the deep depths of regret.

I felt Seth take a quick intake of breath before the tightening of his arms occurred. "I'm yours and only yours." He spoke firmly again before placing a gentle kiss to my forehead.

The tightening in my heart returned because I knew that I was the centre of his attention; that his pull to me would be too strong to fight. I knew it was a stupid question. I also knew that he would constantly be in pain because of me.

I ached to make him feel better but I couldn't help but feel so relieved at his response. I'm so selfish! I relaxed against his huge warm chest. "My Seth…" I whispered with a smile.

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I couldn't help but to gasp at the question. I would never be able to find another girlfriend, never be able to stop thinking about the glorious creature that I held. She kept trying to push me away, trying desperately to get me to understand that she loved another but those were just words. Her actions though, they seemed to want me; she seemed to hold on just that tiny bit tighter with every sentence she threw at me.

"I'm yours and only yours." I wanted so desperately for her to understand, to grasp that I would not leave her or hurt her. She would be the only one for me, forever and always.

"My Seth…" I couldn't stop the grin from spreading over my face. I'm sure I looked like a fucking idiot but I couldn't help it. We'd been here for a couple of hours now and she seemed comfortable in my hold, around me.

"Is it normal for a werewolf to imprint on a vampire?" She murmured as she twisted around, still in my lap but now straddling me. I quickly adjusted my hold before looking her straight in her bright golden eyes and smiled at her again.

"Hell no Shorty." I chuckled as I imagined telling my pack about my imprint. They would freak, especially Leah. "Like you said earlier, we are immortal enemies."

She grinned at me. "You happiness is contagious Seth. How am I ever going to be miserable ever again?" She sighed the last bit dramatically before her bell like laughter filled the air. Breathe Seth, breathe. BREATHE!

I sucked in some air before I joined her in her beautiful laughter. "Never again will you be miserable my Shorty." I would fuck anything up that put a damper on her, even me… I would do something to punish myself.

Her laughter slowed then, eventually only a grin on her face. "I'm never going to deserve you Seth." She said somewhat sadly.

"Bella, no matter what happens; I promise that I will always be there, forever and always. I know that you are hurting, that you love another," I felt out of breath saying that as my heart beat picked up, "but I'm always going to be there. You will never fall too far, you will never hit rock bottom ever again my love." Please understand, please, please, please!

I knew I looked pleadingly at her, begging with my eyes. Her face softened quickly, her golden eyes becoming watery as she gently placed her forehead to mine.

"See what I mean. Too good for me. I don't deserve you." She murmured, her eyes never leaving mine.

I shook my head about to respond when she stiffened quickly, all traces of happiness gone as she removed her forehead from mine. I pulled her close to my chest again before sniffing the air, trying to figure out what had gotten her so tense. Two things hit me… Leah's scent and a disgustingly sickening smell… vampire.

We quickly stood up and I pulled Bella to me, not sure who was the most threatening. Leah absolutely hated vampires with a passion and was known to attack them on sight; she was known of her pathetic patience and took her werewolf duties to the extreme. The vampire on the other hand smelt horribly familiar so was obviously one of the Cullens. If it was Jasper, the one that turned Bella, he was not going to like me, in fact, most likely try and kill me… Or even the blonde, Rosalie who held Bella so close to her frozen heart.

"Bella…" It was a male so it was either Jasper or Carlisle. I knew Emmett wouldn't return, be had to be either really fucking brave or really fucking stupid to do that.

The bloodsucker appeared first, Jasper with his blonde hair and angry expression. He stopped immediately once seeing me and gave Bella a confused look before glancing at my protective arm. I couldn't help but to return the growl that he gave me as he dropped into a crouch.

Bella's tensed body relaxed against me. "Jasper!" She said happily. "Get up, Seth's ok!" She continued as she wriggled in my grip. She pulled my head towards her. "It's ok Seth. Jasper will never hurt me and he won't hurt you."

I heard the leech scoff causing me to tighten my grip instinctively.

"Jasper. Please don't hurt Seth." She sounded stern as she looked at Jasper. She held his gaze, seemingly having a non verbal conversation with him. She gave him one last glare before he stood up with a sigh, his scowl directed at me never faltering.

"It's ok Seth." I heard my Bella say happily as she continued to wriggle. I reluctantly released her and watched her practically dance to Jasper. She jumped at the last minute, wrapping herself around him with a beautiful laugh and a quiet clacking noise for the impact of their bodies hitting each other. I couldn't help the small amount of jealousy that fills me as I continued to glare at him.

"Bells, you smell horrible." He gave her a gentle smile before pulling her into another hug. "Please don't do that again darlin'… I was so worried." He did sound worried yet relieved as he held or close. I felt grateful for the leech… at least my Bella had two people that cared about her as much as me. "Prepare for the wrath of Rose too." He chuckled as he pulled back.

"I'm fine Jazzy, I'm sorry I worried you." She sent me a warm smile. "Seth's been great to me though."

I felt myself go all gooey inside. The pride swelled inside me, taking over all protectiveness that my imprint produced because I knew she was in the safest of hands (apart from mine). I could feel that she was happy, I would always know if she's happy because my heart beat would pick up and a stupid grin would appear.

"SETH!" I was snapped out of my thoughts as I remembered that Leah was also on her way. I couldn't hear her paws raking the ground and the fact that she had spoken indicated that she had phased and obviously dressed. I snapped my head to where voice was strongest, my view falling on my trembling sister, a usual scowling face portraying a deadlier expression as her hands stretched out before fisting again.

"Leah, calm down." I tried to speak as calmly as possible as I moved in her line of view, blocking her vision from seeing Bella and Jasper. "They are not a threat."

"Seth…" I almost missed Bella's quiet plea for me as Leah let out a harsh growl and Jacob appeared behind her, human form.

"What's going on Seth? We've been looking for you for well over 3 hours now!" Jacob snapped as he began to tremble too. That was a positive of imprinting; you were always together; just like Jake and Leah.

I heard a hiss behind me. "Don't talk to him like that!" I couldn't help the swelling pride to vibrate through my body again.

"Fuck you leech! Shut the fuck up!" Leah growled at her. I glared at her, giving her my own growl as I heard Bella trying making movement.

"Let go Jasper! I'mma show that bitch what a leech can really do!" I heard Bella growl. SO HOT! I proclaimed happily as I tried to focus on my sister when I really wanted to look at Bella. Leah began trembling more as Bella continued to thrash in Jasper's hold.

I quickly began moving to Leah, anger filling me that she was making Bella mad and uncomfortable. I fixed a glare to my face, every step I took making me more threatening. Jacob quickly pulled Leah behind him, his face now darkened with his own glare as I continued my steps.

He was protective of his imprint just as much as I was. Yes, they could hold their own weight and most likely put up a good, fair fight but I was not taking that chance, unfortunately Jacob had the same idea.

"Stand down Seth!" Jacob ordered loudly. My steps immediately halted as the voice of authority was used. I wanted to fight it, keep my head from bowing to him and maintain my angered expression. I hated the voice of the Alpha… well Beta too. "Seth, I demand you fucking stand down!" He barked at me. The force of his command sent my head down, bowing to the second in charge as my body relaxed slightly. If Bella was free of Jasper's hold, I would miss their violent exchanges because my eyes were directed at the ground and I would have no way of protecting Bella.

I felt my body relax further as the thrashing of Bella's hold slowed too. I tried to lift my head up; surprised that the calmness in me lessened the fight I would have to have with Jacob's command. I looked at Jake and Leah, both no longer trembling but their grimacing expressions still intact.

"Jasper! Stop calming me! I want to tear the bitch apart!" I heard Bella hiss though her body now stilled.

"Bella, hush." He said sternly before looking at me. "Why do I sense predatorial instincts from you when it comes to her?" his voice demanding and threatening.

I heard two small gasps from behind me as I stood straighter under Jasper's hard look. "It is because I have imprinted on her."

Two loud growls filled the air after I voiced my answer. I sent the pair of idiots a confused look.

"What do you mean you've imprinted on her?!" Leah demanded, her voice trying to sound angry but I felt another load of calmness fill me.

"It is impossible to imprint on a leech Seth!" Jacob snapped as he too tried to be angry.

"Fuck you mongrel!" I heard Bella say calmly. I turned and walked to her, Jasper tensing slightly as I stood beside him. Though I was calm, restlessness filled me at the lack of contact from Bella. I needed to touch her, hold her close to me and know that she was safe.

"I thought so too Jacob, but I've imprinted on her." I murmured into her hair as she rested her head against my chest. I wrapped my arms around her waist, enjoying the comfort that she brought with a single touch though it meant the slight suffocation from lack of air. Breathe Seth, breathe.

"This is outrageous! It's fucking impossible Seth! Get home NOW!" Leah all but yelled. I looked at her, glowering that she had made Bella tense up all over again.

"You go if you can't handle it Leah. I'll come when I'm ready!" I growled back. It was obvious that Jasper was no longer manipulating our feelings because Jacob was going red in the face.

"Get the hell home Seth! We will deal with this later." I felt my body stiffen under the order. I tried hard not to let go, holding Bella closely but not too tightly to hurt her.

"Please, just leave us –" I wanted to stay with my Bella as Jacob's vicious glare became darker. I would drop to my knees and beg if that's what it took.

"GET HOME SETH!" He barked angrily. The action caused me to loosen my grip altogether of my imprint, the coldness filling me from the lack of contact. My heart was pumping harder and faster as I whimpered.

"You're hurting him! What are you doing?!" I heard Bella yell as I took a step away from her, my air supply coming out short and quick. "STOP IT!"

"GO HOME SETH!" Jacob repeated as Leah phased. I unwillingly continued stepping away from her, my body responding to Jacob's command as my mind tried to reign in the control to return to Bella. My breathing continued to quicken, my lungs desperate to get air as the invisible hand wrapped itself tightly around him.

"Please Jacob! I'm sorry! Please stop hurting him!" Bella said pleading as my feet moved further away. She tried to move towards me, her face petrified as she tried to grab me but Jasper placed a hand on her arm, a tight looking grip.

I would kill him for that. I growled at him as my feet continued to move away from her, my air continuing to dissipate as he pulled my Bella to his chest, an empty expression to his face.

"Let go Jasper!" She yelled, thrashing in his arms, her face still pained.

"Bella… calm darlin'. Calm down." And she did. The anger flared in me then, my body trembling as Jacob continued to look smug.

"I want my Seth!" She whispered as her body stilled once again in his arms. My heart broke as I phased, growling at everyone for separating us. "Please… I want Seth!" She begged as Jacob joined Leah and me.

"GO SETH! HOME! NOW!" Jacob's booming thoughts ordered. I whimpered under the force, desperate to return to my human form and comfort my Bella. But I didn't, my legs grew its own mind and turned my body around, towards the reservation.

"I hate you!" I snarled in my mind as my body took off towards La Push. Turn around legs, turn around! GOD DAMN IT TURN THE FUCK AROUND! I yelled at my self, trying to turn my stubborn body around. Not working, I started whining as I ran, tears forming in my eyes and blurring my perfect vision.

"SETH!" I halted at the call of my imprint, so desperate to return. I was hurting her… God I wish I wasn't a werewolf anymore, wish I was the alpha so that we didn't have to separate. I wanted my Bella, wanted to hold her, tell her I'm sorry and I'd never leave her again.

"SETH! FOR GOD'S SAKE! GET BACK TO THE RESERVATION NOW!" I whimpered again under his order, wishing I could disobey to be with her again. I felt cold and empty without her. I needed her.

I threw my head back, howling in agony as Bella's own cries continued loudly in the distance. I couldn't take it anymore, I had no air left in me and I needed air, so badly. I needed Bella to breathe even though she took my breath away.

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I was too fucking pissed to phase. The whole pack was now surrounding me, half in their wolf form, the other half humans. Jacob and Leah were in their wolf form, the most distant out of all. Good, I'll fucking tear his throat out of if he comes near me.

Calm down Seth! Sam's dominating thought sent me buckling to the ground, head bowed and paws in. Good I hated this. We all agree how Jacob handled it was disappointing but a leech?

Don't call her that! I growled back, trying to stand up and lift my heavy fucking head up. I was not bowing down to anyone!

Stay down Seth. He was doing it for your own safety. I growled at him again as he now circled me. It is impossible to imprint on a vampire Seth. Part of the imprinting process is revolved around the most compatible opposite sex to carry on our gene; to produce a healthy, stronger generation of our kind. A bloodsucker can not bare children therefore it is impossible for you to imprint.

I was growing angrier with every syllable the asshole produced. More then half the fucking pack has imprinted Sam. I think I would know the God damn side effects of it; the pull, the sunshine, the happiness! I fucking know what imprinting is!

Sam growled at me, pissed that I had cursed several times. I didn't care, I needed him to understand. I just focused all my thoughts on when Bella first looked in my eyes, focused on the feelings and the surrounding environment (avoiding the half naked figure though); I needed to prove that my imprint was a vampire.

Brodie and Quil whimpered at the vivid memories and Embry yelped quietly when the request for Bella to kill her was voiced. The different reactions to that dreaded question caused anyone in their human form to strip and phase quickly, trying to gather whatever had been missed from my thoughts.

Is that imprinting Sam?! Tell me right now if it's not 'cause I'll gladly get down and beg for your forgiveness at my foolishness! I hissed sarcastically to the leader. He sent me a warning glare before proceeding to circle around me, his thoughts jumping all over the place, trying to dig up an excuse of my false imprint.

Come find me when you have a good fucking excuse Sam. I barked at him, impatient and angry that we were wasting time. I needed to be with my Bella, make sure she was ok and kill a leech for taking her away from me.

Seth, please just stop making this harder then it is. You're forbidden to see her!I snarled at Leah who, being the bitch she can be returned the gesture.

Don't try and stop me hypocrite. I'll do my patrols, come to council meetings, whatever, whenever you need me but I'm out for now.With that, I phased and ran through the trees, desperate to get away from Jacob and Sam before they phased to order me back. I wouldn't be able to escape then.

I gasped, happy that the air limit to my lungs was no longer so small. I ran fast only knowing I was going in the right direction because I could feel myself breathing easier with more oxygen, I felt the forest get slightly brighter, felt my heart pump harder; I knew I was getting closer because I felt more alive.

"I'm coming Shorty."

I really loved writing this chapter… I love drama lol. Anyways… there's going to be a few different point of views next chapter.

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Chels