Finally, a new chapter. Sorry about the wait everyone. I have another authors note at the end of this chapter, please read as there is a question asked (You don't have to answer if you don't want too)

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Leah's P.O.V

It has been a week since I last saw Jacob, and if I could be brutally honest, I missed him like crazy. I hadn't been myself since the beach, after he told me he didn't think he was strong enough to break this imprint, I told him that he had to be. When I said that though, the words were struggled and I knew they didn't sound convincing. Jacob knew it too. He began shaking, muttering curse words under his breath.

I watched as Jacob started shaking, his body started convulsing and I knew that he was struggling to not phase. He had a short temper, almost shorter than Pauls. He was hurt, I could feel it. I told him he had to be strong enough to break the imprint, but I knew deep down I didn't mean it.

"Fuck..." he muttered "I hate that son of a bitch"

To be honest, I was growing a hatred towards my boyfriend, Justin. Well, my wolf was. She hated him; I could feel it every time I was near him. His kisses would make her cringe and she would try and make me back away. She hated him for keeping her away from her mate. From Jacob.

"J-Jake"

He looked up at me, the pain in his eyes was enough to make my chest rise and fall rapidly and my heart to break. "I hate him, Leah. So much! He's taking away the one person that I know can make everything better! He's going to take you away from me! We imprinted for a reason. We were meant to be together Lee-Lah, can't you see that?"

"I know..." I mumbled "But Jake, he fixed me" I felt a jab in my heart "He put the pieces together when no one else could."

"I can be there for you in ways that he can't! I can protect you, you know this Leah. I won't make you hurt anymore..." Jake breathed out, he was still shaking and the tears were about to shed from his eyes.

Seeing Jacob like this made me regret those words so bad, but because I am so stubborn and made a promise to myself, I will not take them back. Even if it causes me more pain.

I looked at Jake and slowly shook my head, trying to avoid the pain in my chest and the tears in my eyes. I hated myself at this particular moment; it would be so much easier to just give into the imprint, to be happy with Jake.

"I'm sorry..." I whispered. "I-I..."

The pain ripped through my body as I watched him move a few feet away from me before phasing. I fell to my knees and closed my eyes before I heard a painful howl escape from Jacob. As I looked up, Jacob had run off.

It hurt to not see Jacob for a week, each of my pack brothers noticed it as they could feel my worry and pain for him deepen every time we would phase and he wouldn't be there. No one has seen him for a week, not even Billy.

"Come on sis, we have to go..." Seth spoke as he came out of the house and onto the deck.

Right, a pack meeting which will involve us going to meet with the Cullen's, to fight off the newborns coming. Great!

"Let's go then..." I mumbled, a little less enthused than my brother.

Seth and I began to walk to Sam's place. The silence had surrounded us and I could tell my little brother wanted to ask me something, but he didn't. Maybe in fear that I will rip his head off.

"What do you want to say to me, Seth?" I mumbled.

It took him a little bit, but he finally blurted it out "I could hear Jake last night, when I was phased. I went for a run and I heard him Lee... Well, more like saw what he was dreaming about..."

My heart race increased at the slight mention of Jakes name. "So he's okay? What was he dreaming about?"

"He was dreaming about you, sis. I kept seeing you in his dreams, both of you. You were both happy. It was almost as if he was dreaming of an alternate world, one he has created in his dreams. Justin, he didn't exist in there. It was just you two, you and Jake..." Seth then turned to look at me "Lee, you both are in pain. Why can't you just accept the imprint and move on?"

As I was about to answer, he answered himself "Right, because you promised yourself never to hurt someone the way that Sam hurt you. Don't get me wrong, I like Justin, I really do. But I have never seen you or Jake in so much pain before, I have been in both of your heads too, Lee. I know your wolf can't stand Justin, it is your human side telling you to keep to that promise, even though that part of you is minimal compared to what you really want to do. Jakes head is filled with you now. His whole world revolves around you, loving you, never wanting to loose you. He doesn't want to break this imprint Lee, and I know you know this..."

"I know, Seth. I know! Justin fixed me Seth. He fixed me when I was broken. Now what, I'm just supposed to leave him because I went and imprinted on Jake? You think I don't want to do that? I do. But I can't, because I know the pain of being dumped for someone else! I don't want anyone feeling the way I did when Sam left me for Emily..." I cried. Seth and I had long since stopped walking and only a little while away from Sam's house.

"I know that, you have told me that and I see it plenty of times in your head. But, sis, the difference is... Justin will be able to move on faster than you did with the Sam and Emily fiasco. You want to know why? Because Jake isn't Justin's cousin and Best friend like how Emily was with you. Justin won't feel betrayed by two of the most important people in his life. Yeah, he will feel betrayed by you for a little while. But, he will move on faster also because he is not constantly in your head like you are with Sam. So yes, this situation you are in is similar to the one with Sam and Emily, but the outcome won't be as painful for Justin as it was for you..."

I turned away from Seth, knowing he was right. But I can't hurt Justin. When had Seth become the grown up one? When had he become the one with so much more knowledge. When had Seth started acting like the older sibling? He pulled me in for a hug before we began walking the short distance to Sam's.

It was when we got to the front door of the house that I smelt the familiar scent that made my wolf inwardly howl. I ripped open the front door to be met with Jacob's chest. A smile made my way to my face and he pulled me in for a hug. The pain in my heart instantly disappeared.

"Jake..." I whispered as I pulled him in tighter. "Where were you? I was worried... I.."

"I know, I felt your worry just as I felt the same exact amount pain you felt. I am sorry for leaving like that and disappearing for a week. I just had to clear my head..." he then pulled away from me and scrunched up his face "I can smell him on you..."

Embry and Quill instantly stood up as Jake began to mildly shake. The pained expression in his eyes forced me to step closer to him, to try and make everything better.

"Jake, I'm sorry..." I whispered, what else was I supposed to say?

"Jake.. You need to calm down..." Embry stated "You can't phase in here."

"Come on Jake, don't loose it here!" Sam stated as he took a step forward blocking Emily from sight.

"Jake, I'm sorry..." I whispered "Calm down, please." I reached out to touch his hand and he instantly began to calm. "Sorry..."

It took a moment for Jacob to compose himself and he stood protectively beside me as Sam began giving out orders on what we would be doing that day. We were to meet the Cullen's at a clearing in the woods, there Jasper –The serious one who could control your emotions- would teach us the ways of how to fight newborns as he has the most experience.

Before we began to depart out the door Sam stated one more thing "Seth, you will not be fighting with us in the battle."

"What? Why?" My little brother asked. To be honest, I was relieved. I didn't want my brother to fight off anyone, to kill anyone/anything. He is only seventeen.

"You are too young, Seth..." Sam spoke "I have no doubt in you that you will be able to fight just as well as any of us, but still, you are the baby of this pack. I cannot stand it if you were hurt..."

"Neither could I..." I whispered, I moved up to Seth and patted his head but he just shook his head and continued out the door. I understood where he was coming from, I really did. But I was grateful Sam was not letting him fight. I couldn't stand if anything happened to my baby brother.

"Poor Kid" Paul stated, he then turned to me and gave me a small and knowing smile before bounding out the door and off into the forest. The rest of they pack trailing behind him.

I was the last person to enter the forest, I wanted to compose my thoughts before I phased, I didn't want the pack to be concentrating on my problems when we had innocents to save. Taking in a deep breath, I pushed all thoughts of Justin to the back of my head. Which wasn't that hard. All thoughts of Jake however, were even harder. I managed slightly and I quickly dispersed of my clothes and tied them around my ankle before I felt the all too familiar tremors run down my body.

Come on Lee. We are waiting for ya That was Paul, of course.

I'm coming, don't get your panties all in a twist... I caught up to them with ease, being the fastest in the pack had its advantages, I could out run all these wolves.

Don't get too cocky there, Lee Quill barked out a laugh I'm sure Jake could take you on. Before he was the fastest in the pack.

Sorry man Jake jumped in As much as I hate to admit it, she's faster than me... but only just.

The sound of his voice instantly brought a smile to my wolfs face and gave me a sense of calmness. I know Jake felt this as I saw his wolf give me a grin.

Once we had made it to the clearing, we stayed in our wolf form. The Cullen's may be alright people, but I still don't trust them enough to be in my human form. None of us do.

"Jasper here will be giving us all advice on how to take out newborns, as he has the most experience with them" The leech doctor stated "Jasper?"

"A newborn army doesn't need thousands like a human army. No human army could stand against them. The two most important things to remember are first; never let them get their arms around you. They will crush you instantly... and second, never go for the obvious kill, they are expecting that... and you will loose..." Jasper spoke up...

Each of us pack members glanced at each other, mine and Jacobs gaze lasting a little longer than everyone else's. I knew why, it was the imprint. I didn't want him hurt.

I'm touched Lee-Lah he smiled I don't want you hurt either...

Let's get this show on the road Embry smirked.

We trained for hours, trying to perfect ways that we could attack a newborn with out them suspecting anything. I had this theory though, no matter what our wolf instincts will take over... We will forget most of the 'moves' we have perfected and just let the wolf take over.

I sat against a tree, nursing a bruise that was almost fully healed. I laughed at who gave it to me, that Blondie. It was quite entertaining fighting her. I fought with her most of the day, Jacob fought with Edward, which was quite entertaining to watch. Both wore matching smirks, as soon as I thought this, Jake shot me a look and I gave him a playful eye roll. I was hypnotised while I was watching him fight, he moved with so much grace, even though he would never admit to that. Every time the mind rapist would get a hit on Jacob, I would let a growl erupt from my wolf. She, nor I, liked seeing him get hurt.

Sam took on Carlisle most of the day. It was interesting to see those two fight. Both the 'leaders' of each group. Sam being the Alpha of our pack and Carlisle being the father figure of the Cullen's.

Alice took on Seth. It was quite funny to watch as the pixie would get frustrated as she couldn't see into the future, meaning she couldn't anticipate the moves that Seth was going to do next.

Paul took on Emmett. Those two were so similar; they were both itching for a fight. So when the time came to these two training together, a smirk appeared on Pauls wolf form and I could hear his excitement as he was finally getting a challenge. Emmett held his smirk on his face until him and Paul clashed.

Embry took on Jasper. Their fight was even, Embry was an outstanding fighter, and none of us really knew this as this was the first real battle we are preparing for. Behind that quiet, shy boy exterior, there was a viscous fighter who was willing to take down anyone in his path to protect those who needed to be protected.

Quill took on the mother leech. She was actually really stealthy and would occasionally get into positions where she could beat Quill, but likewise with Quill.

Jared took on Jasper as well. He handled his own against Jasper, he wasn't as skilled as Embry was in the fighting area, but he made up with that with his ability to constantly think on his toes.

X

As I watched my bruise fade away, I stood up and began making my way to my house, where I knew Justin would be waiting for me. I stopped on the porch as I could smell Justin's scent everywhere. My wolf was going crazy, telling me to run back to Jacob. Where I belonged, where I could be safe, where I was loved.

I gripped the handle and closed my eyes. Once the door was open, my eyes met with Justin's, they had a look of anger and worry in them. He instantly stood up and ran over to me, his arms wrapped around mine and I hesitantly wrapped my arms around him.

"Where were you?" he murmured in my ear "I was worried.."

"I-I was just with Seth.." I mumbled, a lie, well... kind of a lie. It was then I noticed his suitcases by the door "You going somewhere?" My wolf instantly became happy.

He gave me a confused look before slowly nodding "To my mothers, like we had planned a month ago.." I stared at him for a moment before he began talking again "I take it you are not coming then?"

I shook my head "I'm sorry..."

"You know..." Justin spoke, his voice suddenly becoming louder "Ever since this Jacob Black guy has come back, you have changed. You aren't yourself anymore... What the hell happened? It's like he has some kind of spell on you! You don't hug me the same! You barely even kiss me anymore! What the hell has he done Leah?! Ever since he has been back, our relationship hasn't been the same and you know it! You were supposed to come and see my mother again; it was just last month you were excited about it. Then suddenly you can't remember the plans we made?!"

As I began to speak, Justin walked towards the door "I hate this Jacob guy."

"You don't even know him!" I defended my imprint, it was a natural instinct of mine "He's a good guy! He's not as bad as you think he is! He's my friend! One of my best friends..." My soul mate. But I left that part out.

Justin glanced at me and sadness and anger filled his eyes "I don't like this new you Leah, I don't! Before Black returned, you and me, we were inseparable. But now, I barely see you anymore, and when I am there, your mind isn't with me! It's somewhere else. Probably with him. That asshole..."

I was about to yell at him, cuss him out for calling my imprint an ass hole. My wolf wanted to, but I, the human side of me, didn't say anything. Because I saw the hurt in his eyes, I know the look he was giving me because I used to give Sam that look. The look of betrayal.

"I am going to go and see my mother. I will be gone for two weeks, not that you will mind, ha? You have Jacob Black to comfort you.." He opened the door and I stood there staring at him and his face slightly softened, but the betrayal and sadness never left his eyes "I will see you when I come home Leah. If I call, please answer... I love you..." and with that, he gave me one last look before leaving. I didn't do anything; I just stayed in the exact same spot. Guilt began eating me up inside. I am hurting him, without me realising it. My wolf, she didn't care. But the human side of me did care, I still had a place for Justin in my heart, but Jacob, he has my heart. He's my imprint...

I heard Justin's truck pull out of the driveway as he beeped his horn, indicating that he was leaving. I fell onto the couch and buried my head in my hands. Justin was gone for two weeks, the new born battle was in two days and meanwhile I have just imprinted on Jacob Black as he did me. Things couldn't be more confusing for me.

I contemplated on the two decisions I had. One, do I take the easy option and fully accept my imprint with Jake or two, do I continue to fight for Justin? I was making this harder on myself, causing myself and Jacob all this pain. I knew that if I just gave into the imprint, the pain that both of us faced of not being together would disappear and we could both be happy with no worries in the world. But, after seeing the look of betrayal in Justin's eyes before he left, I don't know if I could bare to see that look in his eyes again. I made a promise to myself, to never let anyone feel the amount of pain I did from when Sam left me for Emily, and I couldn't break this promise to myself. I have had so many people give me broken promises that I began to make promises of my own and never break them.

This decision should be easy right? Considering the strong connection I have with Jacob.

If only my life were that easy.


Hey everyone, so it has been a while hey?
I am so sorry about that, I have been kept real busy ever since I finished up school for the year. Work has been kicking my ass(: Also, I found it hard as I have written such a strong connection between Leah and Jacob, which I have found challenging to write. I am not used to writing characters with such a strong connection.
Anyways, I wanted to ask you all a question, which wolf would you like to see more of? Maybe a little more of Seth and Paul as I have already mentioned them a bit in the second chapter of the story? Or how about seeing a chapter in Jacob's POV? Or maybe Justin's? (Even though if I did do that, it wouldn't be that much of a chapter, but I could try with half a chapter of his POV)... Well, let me know what you think.

Sorry if this chapter was boring, Justin leaving plays a good part in the story... After all, no Justin around equals more Blackwater goodness?

Don't forget to review and all that good stuff, I really do appreciate it.

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