Disclaimer: I, under all the circumstances known to man, own nothing of the legend that was created by Stephenie Meyer… And am never likely to do so…

A/N: Okay… I decided way back that I'd put the little notes that I have at the beginning of the story instead of the end, I hope none of you mind. Now, after the reaction the first chapter I did this one… I'm so nice *grin* I couldn't leave you hanging with that pitiful beginning chapter now could I… And I know that it was pitiful, the first time at this and even I know it's not good *shrug* oh well. At least some reviewed. This chapter is going to be Sam's POV, I'm not going to give it away, but you can probably guess what's going to happen… I think, I can be really transparent with the plot sometimes.

Time for the next instalment of…

Soulmate.

Chapter 2: It wasn't meant to be.

Sam POV

After leaving Charlie's I stripped in the woods, and ran back to the reservation, I knew in my soul that when I returned to Emily everything would be different and it wasn't like we both hadn't seen this coming. We'd been fighting more often, over the most basic of things, and although we managed to get through it we both knew that we were only drifting further and further apart.

My paws pounded on the ground as I looked around the invisible boarder, patrolling like I had to do if I was going to keep everything safe for my people, for my Bella. Even thought the bloodsucker's had left it didn't meant that they were totally gone, or that there weren't other's lurking in the shadows…. They were good at lurking, really good.

The destruction that Bella had felt made me howl into the darkness as I came to the cliff diving spot that I did when I felt everything piling on top of me. It wasn't easy trying to please both the elder's and playing the part of alpha to a pack that was yet to form. There were signs showing in both Jared and Paul, and I had to run between their houses keeping checks on them, luckily no other's showed signs and I hoped that Paul and Jared would be spared now that the bloodsucker's had gone from the area. It was nice not having to share thoughts but knew that if they ever came back that the luxury would be gone for the rest of my life. Silence really was golden in terms of the pack.

Breathing in the salty air, I shook my black body before heading back home. I had to tell Emily what had happened to Bella and how it changed their arrangement. I knew that I couldn't kick her out, but I couldn't live another moment with her either, Billy had known that it was going to be hard and had suggested that I crashed at his place with Jacob, at least until I could find another place to live freely once more.

Coming to the dirt road that led to the house I changed back, pulling my sweats up my legs as I began the walk to the quaint little gray house, the window box overflowing with flower's that never seemed to dwindle no matter how untamed it became. Sighing I jogged soundly to the door before pushing it open, I already knew that she wasn't there, her sun kissed scent was a few hours old and upon walking into the bedroom I could tell that she'd left without being told about the situation.

It's for the best…. Defiantly for the best.

Walking back into the main room I collapsed onto the sofa pulling the phone forwards and punching in the number to Emily's mother's house, it was the only place that she would go. Unless she'd found a lover, shaking my head I continued to wait, it was picked up on the forth ring.

"Now's not a good time Sam." Emily, her melodious voice filtered trough the head piece and I felt…. Nothing, at least not what I had felt before Bella. Although I had expected her mother to pick up and scream at me for her daughter's reappearance in her life.

"Emily…. I just wanted to tell you that it's okay if you wanna leave. I guess you already have." I felt the bark of laughter rise in my chest but pushed it back, knowing that now wasn't a good time for my misplaced humour. Not that Emily really enjoyed any humour I brought into our home, it would have been nice to have seen her laugh freely.

"Yeah, I guess I have. It just wasn't working, is there any reason that you are telling me this now?" I couldn't help the scowl on my face, she sounded as if they were talking about politics…. Bored. As if she'd already made the decision and I had to be a good boy and go along with it, it didn't matter that the thought had been passing through my head for the past few days.

"Thought you'd like to know. We found Bella, she's okay the bloodsucker's didn't do anything to her." I didn't know why I had to tell Emily this, it just fell from my lips unbidden. Did my tone sound love-struck?

"I see you found where your heart truly lies as well as finding the vampire girl…. But I guess she'll be a wolf girl now." Was that contempt in her tone? I felt the growl build in my chest before forcing myself to be calm, my control was better than this. Bella wasn't going to be a wolf girl for some time, she needed time to heal, and I needed to find a way to be a part of her life slowly and carefully. I couldn't rush things with her, she was more fragile at this moment in time than she had been before, I could feel it deep within me.

The wolf in me wanted to take it as slow as the human in me, it was the first time they had both agreed and I felt the need to jump around the room like a teenager. That would be a sight to put in a photo album, 'Sam goes gaga at the sign of true love', I shook my head and went back to the conversation I was having with Emily.

"I guess I'll see you around the reservation Emily." I spoke in a tight voice before shutting the phone off, not caring for a reply. Breathing easier I got up, pulling my clothes off as I went to the bathroom. Turning on the water, for the shower, I allowed my thoughts to wonder, there'd been a few faint trails of a new leech in the area but nothing to worry about just yet. There needed to be a strong scent that was less than an hour old for there to be any worries about the safety of the tribe.

Stepping under the spray my thoughts returned to Isabella Swan and the pain that I'd seen on her face as I'd brought her home, it made my chest ache with the need to pull her into my arms and keep her safe. But I couldn't do that yet, I had to wait until the right time and it wasn't right just yet.

Sighing deeply I washed before stepping out, shutting it off I towelled down before stepping into the bedroom and then collapsing onto the large king size bed, as my head hit the pillow I was asleep almost instantly. Thoughts filled with a mahogany haired woman that smelled of freesia.