A/N: This update took forever! Sorry . . . big project at work. Anyways, Thanks for all your wonderful reviews! There was a question about why Jensen pulls out during sex, and there is a reason, but it's part of the story, so keep reading!

I was headed towards the waterfall where Leah and I had first met. There was a small cave behind the waterfall that I thought would be a good location for Leah and I to be alone while she was in heat. Unfortunately, I wasn't fast enough and we ran into Sam and his pack. How could I forget that the wolves' minds were connected when they were in wolf form? Oh, that's right; I was too busy killing one of them.

Leah instinctively tightened her arms around me as I cradled her body when we caught the scent of the other wolves. I stopped where I stood, gripping Leah firmly, while I waited for Sam to make the first move. Sam was in front of me, while the other wolves in his pack circled us. They were all growling and their hackles were raised.

"Sam, listen to me. You know what Cain intended to do to Leah. He had to be put down" I said calmly.

I stared at Sam steadily, willing him to listen to reason. He continued to growl, and if anything he became more agitated. I could hear Leah's heart pounding furiously, and her body heat was rising by the minute. I was sorely tempted to just run for it, however, I was severely outnumbered, and Leah was in no condition to help me fight if Sam decided to attack. Leah started to pant heavily, and a low moan escaped her. The sound of it drew Sam's attention, as well as the attention of every wolf in the clearing. I tightened my grip on Leah, prepared to defend her with my life.

Suddenly, we all caught the scent of vampires.

"Hello" Edward said as he walked into the clearing. Bella was beside him, and a few moments later the rest of the Cullen clan surrounded us.

I was relieved and concerned at the same time. I didn't want to involve the Cullens in this fight; however I desperately needed their help should this confrontation turn into one. I turned my attention back to Sam to gauge how this new development would affect him. His fur was standing on end, and his lip was curled into a snarl. The growls emanating from his throat became more pronounced, and I knew any sudden movements would trigger the decision to fight.

I decided then and there that I would face what would happen alone. I did not want any of the Cullens to die on my behalf. I would not repay their kindness in that way.

"Edward, please take Leah from me. The rest of you can go. I will handle this on my own."

There was silence for a long moment. Then Carlisle spoke.

"Jensen, you are a part of this family now, and we protect our family."

Incredulous, I looked at the faces of the Cullens, and saw determination. However, Bella had a soft smile on her lips, as if she were reminiscing.

"Jensen, Sam says that he understands your reason for killing Cain, but Cain was his cousin and he can't allow you to go unpunished for taking matters into your own hands. He says you should have left him alive for the pack to deal with themselves" Edward said.

My eyes widened slightly until I realized that Edward was reading Sam's mind.

"Sam, you know that I couldn't leave him alive" I said grimly, "He would have come back for Leah."

"Jensen . . . I have to show him" Leah said quietly.

I hissed and vehemently said, "No!"

A lot happened simultaneously. Leah phased to her wolf form, the Cullens formed a circle around Leah and I, and the wolves attacked. Instead of fighting with the wolves, the Cullens were deflecting them. I took a protective stance to shield Leah. When the wolves realized they could not penetrate the circle the Cullens formed around Leah and me, they stopped.

The wolves were breathing harshly, and as I was focusing on Sam I could visibly see his reaction to Leah. This made me angry enough to start the fight again, but Edward's voice halted me.

"Sam, if you don't mind, can you phase to your human form? You'll be more comfortable."

There was a tense moment, and then Sam phased. Leah decided to phase back as well. She curled into herself in a fetal position at my feet, and she was softly moaning. I immediately took my shirt off and draped it over her. I was pissed that she was suffering, and I couldn't just take her away.

Sam did not seem as agitated as he was earlier. In fact, he seemed to be in deep thought. We all waited silently for Sam to either speak or continue the fight. None of us relaxed our stances. Finally, he seemed to have come to a decision.

"I can understand why Cain reacted the way he did. There's never been anyone like Leah in our generation, so there was no way of knowing if she would go into heat or how we would react to her. I'm still angry that you took matters into your own hands, Jensen. I realize that this won't be resolved right now, so I will hold a council with the elders of my tribe."

I understood that to mean at some point, possibly when I was alone, I would be confronted yet again. I took this thought in stride, and inclined my head towards Sam in acknowledgment.

"Jensen . . ." Leah softly moaned, and I immediately took her into my arms.

"We'll be leaving now. I expect to not be assaulted while my back is turned."

"Don't worry, Jensen. We'll just have a little chat with Sam and his pack while you leave" Jasper drawled.

As I walked past Carlisle, he put his hand on my shoulder. I turned my head to look at him and he smiled.

"Well done, brother. Come back home when you can."

I nodded my head, tightened my grip on Leah, and ran the rest of the way towards the waterfall.

I discovered the small cave behind the waterfall where Leah and I had first met on one of my hunting excursions. It was naturally formed, and it didn't go too far deep into the hillside. The ceiling of the cave was low, but I wouldn't be too uncomfortable since I would be laying down most of my time there anyway. It actually was the perfect spot for Leah and me to be alone. There was water, and animals regularly came to the pool at the base of the waterfall to drink, so there was plenty too eat without actually having to go out to hunt.

I laid Leah's body down on the floor of the cave, and then I stripped the rest of my clothes off. Leah's eyes were closed but I knew she was aware of my every movement. I knelt down between her legs, and I could feel the heat radiating off of her body. It felt good.

I studied her face. Her long, black eyelashes fanned her high cheekbones as her eyes blinked open to stare at me. I looked into the liquid chocolate of her eyes for a moment before I drifted my gaze to her perfect, full, bow-shaped mouth. As I stared at her mouth, her little pink tongue peeked out, and she slowly licked her lips. My cock twitched impatiently at the sight of her tongue.

"Jensen . . . please, I need you" Leah said on a moan, and her eyes drifted shut again.

I pushed her thighs further apart with my own thighs, then I grasped her hips, and rammed home without further preliminaries. I closed my eyes and groaned as her pussy tightened around my cock and the feeling of warmth spread over me. Unbelievably, even though I hadn't moved, I felt her start to climax and I heard her stifle her scream of pleasure as her orgasm washed over her. Satisfied that she finally achieved some relief, I started stroking in and out of her in earnest. I watched as my cock slid into the pink folds of her pussy. I groaned again as she lifted her hips into me and met me thrust for thrust. I gripped her hips and pounded into her pussy furiously. The sounds of our flesh slapping against each other echoed in the cave, and liquid pooled underneath us. My balls felt heavy with seed and I knew my climax was near. I began to pull out of Leah, and before I knew it, Leah had pushed me onto my back, and immediately clamped her full lips onto my cock.

"Leah . . . you're going to kill me" I growled.

She answered by growling back and taking my cock as far as it would go down her throat. Leah began alternating between sucking and twirling her tongue on my cock. I grabbed her hair and began thrusting into her mouth. I could feel her teeth scrape along the length of my cock and that little bit of pain intensified my pleasure.

"I'm going to cum" I gasped and tried to pull her head away. She threw her arms around my hips and continued to suck on my cock. The pull of her mouth was so strong; I swear I felt it down to my toes. I threw an arm over my eyes, thrust between her lips one more time, and groaned as my balls emptied themselves and my cock gushed into her mouth.

I lay quietly, listening to the sounds of Leah licking me clean. I lifted my arm to peek down at her, and she was licking her lips. When she looked up at me, I smiled.

"Get over here, beautiful" I murmured.

She smiled back at me and quickly crawled into my arms. She stifled a yawn and I knew she was tired.

"Sleep while you can, sweetheart."

Leah nodded her head, got comfortable, and then closed her eyes. Soon the sound of her soft, regular breathing filled the cave, and I knew she was asleep.

As I watched Leah sleep, the events of earlier came back to haunt me.

Leah was headed to the tent she had made for herself for when she went into heat. I told her that she could just stay in my cabin, but she was afraid that her pack mates would come sniffing around and she just wanted to avoid any conflicts. I reluctantly agreed, and told her I would meet her there as soon as I was done talking to Carlisle.

I needed to talk to Carlisle about becoming a permanent presence in his home. Luckily, he had no problems with my being a part of his clan, and we even figured out a public story for my taking up residence. Being 23, in human years, made me too old to be one of Carlisle's "sons". Though Carlisle and I were technically the same age in human years, he was so much older than me. So, that made me Carlisle's younger brother. Since I had worked for a building contractor in my human life, it would make sense for me to find work as a building contractor or carpenter in Forks or Port Angeles to make my stay permanent.

I was headed to Leah's tent when I heard the sounds of a struggle. I ran towards the sounds and saw red once I spotted Cain attempting to rape Leah. I didn't bother to ask questions. I flew at him in my rage, and I knew I was going to kill him. When Jacob and his pack appeared, I feared that they would attack Leah too. I was pleasantly surprised when they joined me in my fight against Cain. There was an unspoken agreement that I would be the one to deliver the death blow, and when the opportunity presented itself, I ripped Cain's throat out, and left the corpse for the wolves to do with as they will.

I sighed as I contemplated what would happen with Sam. What would his elders advise him? Would I have to watch my back for my entire existence? Would my presence endanger the Cullens? If it came down to a war, I would leave. I wondered if Leah would come with me. My arms tightened around her instinctively, and in the back of my mind I wondered if I would even give her a choice. Leah moaned, and I shook myself from my grim thoughts. I kissed her forehead, and she settled back into sleep. I stroked her soft check, and brushed her long eyelashes with my fingertip. No matter what Sam decided, I would not lose Leah. With this thought in mind, I kissed Leah's forehead again, and whispered, "I love you."