Hey sorry if this sucks, I'm just having some trouble thinking right now.

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Last time:

He slammed his boot into my ribs one more time and then suddenly he was gone.

I looked up, and holding him by the throat was...

Ellie P.O.V

Sam Uley! I cringed back as I saw his eyes, black with anger. His chest was rolling with an inhuman growl. He flexed his hand around my father's throat as his growl deepened. I whimpered in fear and his eyes snapped to me, taking in my position on the floor. He looked back to my father and in one swift move threw him onto the ground and punched him in the face. I heard a crack and looked to my dad to see his nose spurting blood. I couldn't help the scoff that escaped my lips as he began to cry.

Sam came over to me quickly and scooped me up into his arms. I whimpered as the movement shifted my sore ribs. I could tell that some of them were cracked. My legs were only superficially injured but they still hurt like a bitch. Sam ran out of the front door and down the street.

My head hurt. I could feel my eyes closing against my will. I heard Sam's voice break through the haze surrounding me.

"Ellie, keep your eyes open sweetie. Come on honey don't let them close."

His voice sounded slightly desperate and I could hear his footsteps quicken as he picked up the pace. I tried to follow his instructions but my head felt so heavy and my eyes wouldn't stay open.

The last thing I heard was my name, "ELLIE!"

Collin...

Sam P.O.V

Emily and I were spending some time together when Collin came bursting through the door shouting something. All I could catch were the words imprint, Ellie, crush and FUCKING IN LOVE!

Emily, of course, caught everything and leapt up squealing. I watched as she ran and swamped Collin in a huge hug. I still had no idea what anyone was talking about so I decided to find out.

"HEY! What's going on with you guys? Why are we excited and squealing?"

Paul came in the door and snorted at that last comment, "Squealing Collin? Good to know you're finally coming out of the closet."

Emily hit Paul over the head with a spoon while Collin explained everything to me.

Suddenly he doubled over, grasping his head in pain. I grabbed his shoulder to hold him up.

"Ellie," he gasped out.

Without pausing I ran through the door, phasing mid-air.

I ran through the woods towards her house and phased and entered in time to pull her father off of her. I was furious. What type of man would hurt his own daughter? There was a whimper from somewhere in the room and my eyes flicked over to where Ellie lay on the floor, arm curled around her ribs. I threw her father to the ground and punched him in the nose, breaking it instantly. Without hesitating I quickly moved over to Ellie and scooped her up in my arms, immediately heading out the door.

I ran down the pavement as fast as I could while still seeming human. I could hear Ellie's heart-beat growing sluggish as I began to speed up, desperately trying to keep her awake. Her eyes closed just as we reached the front porch where Collin and the rest of the pack stood.

Collin screamed her name and ran over to me, plucking her from my arms and stroking her face and arm, begging her to wake up.

Emily came over and laid a hand on his arm, "Collin we need to get her inside so that I can take care of her.

He nodded jerkily and we all moved into the house.

Collin P.O.V

Sam had been gone for about 10 minutes and I was growing frantic. Through our imprint bond I could feel the pain she was going through but my pack brothers were holding me back. They knew that I would kill the person who was hurting my imprint without hesitation.

I cried Ellie's name as Sam jogged into the yard. After reassuring myself that she was alive Emily persuaded me to take her inside and let her clean her off and patch her up.

Sam gathered the pack into the living room while Emily tended to my imprint.

"When I got to Ellie's house I found her being beaten by her father," there were cries of outrage at that, mine the loudest, so Sam had to continue; speaking over us, "I don't know if this is the first time it has happened and I think the only way we'll ever find out is by asking Ellie herself. I feel it would be best to tell her our secret and I'm leaving that up to you as she is your imprint Collin."

I glowed at those words and everyone in the pack slapped me on the back, uttering words of congratulations. I thanked them quietly but my thoughts were focused on my imprint who was upstairs on one of the beds, in pain.

Ellie's P.O.V

I awoke to the sting of antiseptic in the cut on my temple and instinctively jerked away. A soft hand held my face still and continued to dab the stinging liquid into the cut.

"I'm sorry Ellie honey but I need to make sure this is clean before I cover it."

It was a woman's voice, low pitched and soothing. I felt myself relax infinitesimally as she took away the antiseptic and dabbed a warm, damp rag across the cut.

I opened my eyes when the cloth was removed and saw that it was Emily Clearwater, Sam's fiancée. I quietly looked around at the room as she gently placed what felt like a bandage across my temple, covering the cut completely. She sat back and I slowly sat up, appreciating it when she moved the pillows so that I could recline against them. I looked around again and realised that I must be in Sam and Emily's house.

Emily smiled at me, "Would you like to come downstairs now. Your head isn't that bad although it might ache and your legs might feel slightly stiff but I can assure that you'll feel better moving around."

I smiled tentatively at her before easing my way to the edge of the bed. I stood up slowly and felt every muscle in my body protest at the movement but after a few moments I realised that Emily was right, I felt better standing up.

With Emily's help I made it into the hallway and began to descend the stairs. I could hear boisterous laughter and slid into place a smile with which to greet them.

The smile dropped when we went into what was obviously the living room and I was faced with the 'gang' of La Push. They all broke apart from what looked like an important conversation and my eyes instantly locked with Collin's and found myself lost in the deep brown of his gaze. The heat rose to my cheeks and I averted my eyes so that I wouldn't have to see the rest of them as they laughed at us.

Sam stepped forward and wrapped his arm around Emily's shoulder, kissing all the scars on her cheek before turning to me, "Would you like to talk to Collin for a while? He has a couple of things he'd like to tell you."

I looked quickly over at Collin who smiled encouragingly before nodding shakily at Sam. He grinned at me and then Collin was suddenly by my side, wrapping an arm lightly around my shoulders and grasping my hand in his other. I felt warm and protected but I also felt slight tingles at every point our bodies touched. He grinned down at me and I smiled softly back before walking with him outside to the backyard.

He sat me down lightly on the bench and then lowered himself next to me, taking my hand in his. I was comforted by the warmth I could see in his dark brown eyes. I felt sure that no matter what he told me, everything would be alright.

Collin P.O.V (Gosh! There's a lot of changing P. in this chapter)

I looked into Ellie's eyes and allowed myself to take comfort in the warmth they exuded.

I glanced down and took a deep breath before looking back up to her beautiful face, "Ellie, do you know the Quilete legends?" I asked.

She seemed surprised at the question but nodded, "Everyone on the reservation does."

I took another deep breath and continued, "Ellie, the legends, all of them, they're... well they're true."

She froze, her eyes the only mobile part of her body as they desperately searched mine, looking for any trace of deceit. The honesty she must have seen appeared to reassure and she drew in a shaky breath before requesting something that shocked me.

"Show me."

"What?" I asked, not fully understanding what she meant.

She giggled lightly, "Show me your wolf."

I nodded, letting out a breathless laugh and then walked into the trees, shedding my shorts and phasing quickly. I re-emerged slowly, so that I wouldn't startle her. She sat on the bench, completely still, staring at me with wide eyes, her breathing coming faster and her heart racing.

I paused once I reached the edge of the forest and then lowered myself onto my belly, whining a little and cocking my head to the side. She giggled at my antics and slowly rose off the bench, taking a hesitant step towards me, and then another. She finally reached me and stretched out a shaky hand to touch the fur on top of my head. I let out a content sigh as she gently scratched and patted all along my spine. She giggled when I let out little barks and I turned my head to her, licking up the side of her face.

She laughed brightly, wiping the side of her face and lightly slapping me with her free hand, "Bad dog Collin!" Her smile softened the words and I gave a wolfy grin before loping into the trees to phase back.

I came back out and immediately walked over to her, gently touching the tops of her arms.

"Do you believe me now?"

She let out a light giggle before looking up at me, her gorgeous grey eyes sparkling, "Yes, I believe you now."

I grinned at her before leading her over to the bench.

She looked puzzled and I tried to send her a reassuring smile which I knew came out as more of a grimace.

"There's one more thing I have to tell you. You see for wolves there is thing called imprinting. It's when we find our soul-mate, the one we're meant to be with forever."

She looked to the side as she asked quietly, "Have you imprinted Collin?"

"Yes," her eyes closed and I could see tears sparkling on her thick lashes. I realised she thought I had imprinted on someone else.

"Ellie," I said softly, turning her chin to face me, "I imprinted on you."

Her face lit up with the most beautiful smile I had ever seen in my life.

"Really?" she asked, her voice sounding so hesitant that I couldn't help but press a soft kiss to her cheek.

"Truly."

I cradled her cheek in my palm and swallowed noisily as her eyes moved to my lips. I leaned in closer and watched in delight as her eyes fluttered closed. I felt my eyes slide shut and then our lips met.

There were no fireworks. It was so much better. It was like a piercing warmth that radiated through my entire body. Her lips were so soft. I let one of my hands tangle in her long brown hair as the other stroked her cheek.

I felt bother her hands slide up into my hair, holding my face firmly to hers. I swiped my tongue over her lips and slipped inside her mouth as she opened it. She tasted like mint and chocolate, I couldn't get enough. Our tongues duelled and I quickly won the battle for dominance, taking everything she had to offer. When I could feel her running out of breath I slowly ended the kiss, pulling back until only our foreheads rested against each other.

Her eyes slowly opened, slightly dazed and I grinned at her peaceful expression.

"So, does this mean you're my boyfriend now?"

I chuckled lowly and pulled her lips to mine for a chaste kiss.

"Believe me, I am definitely your boyfriend now babe."

YAY! Long chapter. THEY'RE TOGETHER! I know they seem to be moving pretty fast but they both had a crush on each other before so... yeah. :D

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