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A/N: So here is the next chapter, I was planning on posting it before but than the site had some technical problems, hence the little delay. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed Paul's POV, trust me, it won't be the last time, his story is also very important. A lot of people have been asking me about Summer and Seth and I think I'm going to do a spin off, a story which is purely about Summer and Seth, since there are a lot of questions that can be answered with that story. But before I do that, I want to finish this story, trust me, the end is near but with the upcoming sequel and all!

Yes there is a sequel for this story, but before we reach that point, I'll finish this story.

Another thing, I'm so happy with the support I've been getting for this story, it's so nice to have all these people review and you guys just make my day. Also thank you to the people who put my story on alert, maybe I'll hear something from you guys that'll be awesome. And last, I wanna thank the anonymous reviewers, I read those reviews as well and they are just as great!

Anyway, after this chapter, the next will be out in a week or so, I'm very busy this week but I'll make time. I'm also going back to fix my other chapters, as in grammar mistakes and stuff like that. I'm also adding a song list, since my chapter titles are inspired by those. Anyway, sorry for the long AN, but I'm just on a roll again and I got my groove back again! So here is the chapter and enjoy:

P.S: Please review my new story This Way. If you're an CSI Miami fan you'll probably like it =]

And Now It's Out

My eyes opened on their own and I knew that I didn't really faint, merely lost control of my emotions for a while. I put my hands on the floor and got up and peered into the dark, in the same directions I saw Jacob change. He wasn't there anymore. I tried wrapping my mind around what I just saw and couldn't help but feel like someone was playing a trick on me. It wasn't possible. I turned so I was sitting on my knees and took a few deep breaths. A cold breeze brought out shivers and I wrapped my arms around each other.

"No." I murmured. I refused to believe it. No, Jacob did not just. No. He is not a wolf. He is not. I got up and turned around and walked back to my house. But than I remembered what Jacob had asked me to do.

"Go to Emily." My mind told me but I wasn't so sure if I should be going there. After all, last time I was there, things turned a bit ugly for me. Why would I go there?

Suddenly things started to make sense. The constant absence of Paul and his friends. The heat and the way all of them grew up physically. Something which could be seen as scientifically impossible. The way he used to sneak around. Him disappearing in the forest at the most random times. Paul was in on the secret.

And he never told me.

"JULIE!" I turned around and saw to my surprise Jared and behind him Paul. My heart stopped beating and my breath halted in my throat. I took a step backwards as they caught up with me.

"Where's Jacob?" Jared demanded as Paul suddenly grasped my arm. I tried pulling away but no avail. He was stronger than me that was for sure.

"Let me go." I hissed angrily. Paul frowned at me and I could hit him for the way he thought about me. I wasn't that naïve. I may have been stupid enough for him to fool but I wasn't going to let him fool me once more.

You know what they say. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.

I wasn't letting that happen. I used my other arm to push him away as he somehow manoeuvred me behind him as he peered into the dark. Just like Jacob a few minutes ago he was sniffing the air. Wolf.

"Let me go! I swear to God I'll scream." I threatened as I started pulling with my weight.

"Julie, stop being so damn childish and just answer the question. Where did Jacob go?" Paul snapped and he glared at me through the corner of his eyes. He never really looked me in the eye. I raised my foot and tried kicking him in the shins but he dodged the kick.

"Paul, let her go." Jared demanded and with one final look he dropped my arm. I grasped it with my other hand and held it to my chest. I knew it was going to bruise.

Suddenly tears started to burn in my eyes. This always happened. I would start crying when I was angry. And just like always I felt the same anger burn through my veins as tears started to spill over. Paul reached out to me but I stepped away.

"I know what you've been hiding. Both of you." I stated looking at them. Paul and Jared both froze. Paul even paled and I could see his hands start to shake. I looked at him wide eyed; for once I didn't care about his feelings.

"What do you mean?" Paul asked lowly. He sounded even scarier when he was beyond angry.

"Don't act dumb Paul. You know what I mean." I hissed. "How long do you think it would've taken me to find out? Huh?" I brushed away the tears furiously.

"The sneaking around? The strange excuses you used, the secrets? Do you really think I was that stupid not to notice?" I felt strangely insulted. I just wanted him to be honest with me and now it was too late.

"I know you're a wolf. Jacob showed me." And with that the bomb exploded. Paul's frame started to shake and I swear I could see him blur. Glints of silver appeared in his hair as Jared pulled me away from Paul. Suddenly I regretted pushing him over the edge. It felt better in my head than in real life.

"Easy there." Jared tried to soothe but it didn't work.

"Get her away from me!" Paul ordered Jared and as Jared shielded me behind his back Paul's clothes exploded and instead of seeing Paul, there was a silver wolf standing in its place. The corner of his mouth pulled back as he snarled and disappeared in the forest. I grasped Jared's shirt as I witnessed, for the second time, someone defying gravity.

"Jared." I murmured quietly. Jared looked down at me as he pulled me closer to him.

"He's going to kill Jacob, right?" As Paul disappeared in the forest.

"Yeah." Jared sighed and grabbed me by the arm as he took abnormally long strides. I let him pull me along, I didn't even complain about the fact that I had to run just to stay in step beside him. I only had eye for Paul.

These things didn't happen for real. This was some crazy, messed up story that came alive. Maybe if I pinched myself I would wake up in my bed and all of this would've been a dream. I think I could get around that fact a bit more easily than the reality.

Somehow the line between reality and fantasy thinned out. I just witnessed it.

^*^

I wasn't even aware of the fact that we had reached Emily's house until I was seated on the couch in the living room and everyone was staring at me. With everyone I meant Emily, Kim, Jared and Brady. They were looking at me anxiously and I knew they expected me to explode. I think I was already beyond that point, partly because I lashed out at Paul, or maybe I'm jinxing it all and it will come back. Whatever it was, I wasn't exploding now.

"Do you think she's in shock?" Brady asked and I heard Kim slap the back of his head as he bit back a yelp. They were talking about me, pretending I couldn't hear them. I turned to Brady.

"I'm not in shock you idiot!" I snapped. "I'm thinking."

"I knew something was wrong with her." Jared murmured as he pulled away from Kim who had her arm wrapped around his waist. I glared at him but decided not to reply. I didn't even know what to say about that anyways.

While I just sat on the couch letting everything just wash over me the door opened while a very frustrated Summer got carried by a very frustrated Seth. I frowned at the two as did everyone else.

"You can't keep me here!" She shouted as he placed her back on her feet. Both of them looked thoroughly wet and I realized that it was raining outside. Summer had raised her hand and hit him in the chest. I winced. I knew from experience that hitting him wasn't a real good idea. But Summer didn't wince or show anything that she was hurting and just kept on shouting.

"I'm seventeen for crying out loud! Besides, I'm just as safe back home than here, you ignoramus." I winced at the insult but Seth didn't react. I heard Jared and Brady chuckle at the banter and I understood why. It was slightly hilarious, seeing a five feet three girl reprimand a six feet three guy.

"It's for your own good Summer. I'm just trying to protect you." Seth defended and I smiled at his protectiveness. Seth always meant well. I sighed, why couldn't all guys be like that? Honest, sweet, caring. Than I realized that I already had someone like that, or used to have. There were just a few dents in the shields. Nothing you couldn't be fixed though.

"It's for your own good." Summer sounded too much like Seth and I saw him rub his face in exasperation. "Do I look like someone who needs protection?"

Brady and Jared both snorted but tried to hide it as a snort. Kim was glaring at the both of them and I knew from experience that she wasn't always this nice. Especially in these kind of things.

"Do you even want me to answer that?" Seth responded as he grabbed her arm and dragged her to a separate room. They were still oblivious to the fact that we were all witnessing their word exchange. I wondered how long it would take till Summer would crack.

"Shut up." Summer hissed before Seth closed the door behind him. I could faintly hear them shout but I couldn't really make out what they were saying. It seemed that Jared and Brady had no problem because they started to crack up.

The door slammed open and Seth rushed passed us while Summer followed him grabbing hold of his shirt, trying to make him stop. From the looks of it Summer was regretting what she had said in her anger.

"Seth, just listen." She insisted but no avail.

"Summer, it's alright. No need to apologize. We both know how you feel. Don't worry, I'm over it." Seth explained and I couldn't help but feel bad for Summer who looked like someone ran over her puppy.

"Well I'm not." Summer suddenly confessed and Seth halted in his steps, turning around to face Summer. She walked up to him and got on her toes and pulled his face to closer to her before pressing her lips to him. My eyes widened and I was sure my mouth just fell open in surprise. Did Summer just kiss Seth?

It took Seth a while before he could comprehend what was happening but once he understood he started kissing her back enthusiastically. I smiled at them and couldn't be happier. Finally. Summer had cracked.

Jared whistled while Brady started gagging. Kim hit him on the head again. "Be nice." She chastised. Brady just grimaced.

"Dude," He moaned. "That's my sister."

Summer finally let go of Seth and pushed him out of the door. There was a smile on her face and Seth was practically glowing. She urged him to go and as he pulled off his shirt and handed it over to her, he descended the three step of the porch and disappeared in the dark. Summer closed the door behind her and exhaled quite loudly.

"That was sweet." Kim spoke up and Summer looked up startled. I think she just realized that we were all present.

"You saw that?" Summer sounded embarrassed.

"Who didn't?" Brady muttered and again Kim hit him on the back of his head. Jared chuckled.

"Oh, well. I'm just going to clean up." Summer excused herself and ascended the stairs to the second floor.

"They're perfect for each other." Emily said as she walked into the living room. She looked at me, her scars never blemishing her beauty, and suddenly I realized how alone I actually was. Everyone was so happy and in love. If not in love, they were at least content. I wish I could say that.

Misery clouded my vision and I pulled my knees on the couch as someone put a quilt around me. I looked up and saw it was Emily. That was thoughtful of her. She gave me a sympathetic smile and my heart felt heavier than before. Why couldn't things be as easy for me as it was for the others?

"I'm going to phase now, I wanna know how things are going on with the pack. Brady, you come with me." Jared ordered and both of them disappeared just like Seth. As the door closed behind them Emily and Kim both sat down next to me.

"So I guess both of you know. Summer too?" I asked. Kim and Emily nodded.

"How did you guys know?" I asked feeling slightly aggravated.

"You're getting ahead of things Julie. I think it's better if we tell you the whys and such, so you can understand the whole concept more." Emily elaborated. "Do you know about the tribe legends?"

I nodded my head. "Yeah, Taha Aki. The spirit warrior." I cleared up. Emily and Kim nodded.

"Yeah, well Taha Aki was the first shape shifter."

"Shape shifter as in wolf." I clarified.

"Werewolf actually but they can transform when they want to." Kim explained. "They don't need a full moon."

"Oh." That was strange. If I was honest I wasn't so sure how to react to all of this. So I just went along with it. Nodded, chimed in if necessary. But besides that there wasn't much I could do.

"Anyway, the thing is. The werewolves nowadays. The pack." Kim continued. "They're the descendants of Taha Aki which is why they are able to transform." I nodded.

"The previous pack wasn't nearly as big as it is now. And the pack just keeps growing." Emily put in. I nodded. Honestly, all of this was a bit strange, surreal, but really interesting.

"Can I ask something?"

"Sure."

"What do they do? The pack I mean. What is there purpose? I know they're the tribal protectors. But what do they protect us from?" I asked. I looked at Kim who pondered at this while Emily gave me a gentle look.

"Julie, do you know about the Cold Ones?" I frowned.

"Wait, you mean." I gasped. I think my face paled because I felt slightly light-headed.

"They're real?" I breathed out. Kim nodded.

"Yeah."

"So there are actual vampires." I shook my head and got up from the couch. I put my hands on my mouth as I started to pace.

"So, you're telling me that the boys are now outside. Protecting us from vampires?" I almost yelled. Kim winced, and Emily just nodded neutrally, as if she was expecting me to freak out.

"Isn't that dangerous?" I exclaimed. Emily and Kim exchanged looks.

"Well, they're made that way Jules. They're body has changed, I mean you've noticed it, right?" I nodded thinking about their physical appearances.

"You can't tell me that they look like normal teenagers." I shook my head, she was right they looked more like in their mid twenties. And now there was a rational explanation for all of it.

"So the temperature and everything. It's a wolf thing?" I asked cautiously. Emily nodded.

"Along with the speed, the strength, height. Them healing quickly. All of it." I blinked.

"Shut up." I blew up. "That's just ridiculous. No, this must be some sick joke." I started to ramble and moved to the door when Kim appeared out of nowhere and put her foot against the door keeping it shut.

"Jules, we're not lying. It's really true." Kim said truthfully. Her big eyes penetrated mine and I felt overwhelmed. I walked back to the couch and sat down again.

"Julie, say something." Emily urged.

"I-I don't know what to say." I said truthfully. All of this just didn't make sense. Like I said before; the line between fantasy and reality suddenly thinned out.

"I-I need some time." I admitted. Emily nodded in understanding and got up.

"We'll be in the kitchen if you need something. You just take it easy for a while." Emily said taking charge. Kim briefly hugged me before she and Emily both left for the kitchen.

As I just sat there trying to process it all I couldn't help but wonder how I fitted in the story. So Paul was a descendant of a shape shifter. No big deal, right? I swallowed heavily and my mouth felt dry. I rested my elbows on my knees and watched the door.

The idea of Paul being a werewolf was a crazy idea and I wasn't so sure if I could accept that. It's not that I don't want to, but the idea just freaked me out. I couldn't help it, I didn't want to. Maybe I'll be fine with it in a few days. But now I just needed some time.

I got up and moved for the door when a voice made me stop in my tracks. Of course, how could I have forgotten. Summer.

"Where do you think you're going?" Summer asked. I rolled my eyes and turned around. No need to get scared. She was only five foot three. I was two inches taller than her. I could totally take her.

Or not.

"I was just getting some fresh air." I confessed. It wasn't a complete lie. Summer glared at me before sighing deeply.

"Jules, I think we need to talk." She said and I frowned at her. What could she possibly have to say to me?

"Oh, alright then." I responded and both of us sat down on the couch again.

"I don't think I've been real honest with you before. Not to mention completely biased. I would like to apologize for that." I raised my eyebrows and nodded cautiously.

"Okay, but what for?"

"Emily and Kim told you about the pack right." I nodded. "Well there is one thing you don't know about. And that's imprinting."

"Imprinting?" I voiced and she nodded. "What's that?"

"It's their way of finding their soul mates." I nodded before I even realized what she had said. Soul mate?

"Soul mate?" I repeated confused.

"Yeah. It's quite complicated actually and if I'm honest I don't think I'm the right person to tell you all of this but once a werewolf has imprinted they'll only see their imprint, and trust me when I say they can do the most ridiculous things to prove their love. It's like gravity, you know."

My mouth felt dry again and I tried salivating it but to no avail. I exhaled quite loudly and put my hand to my forehead, hoping that all of the information will stay in my head.

"Sam imprinted on Emily." Summer continued. "Jared on Kim. Quil on Claire. Seth imprinted on me." My head snapped up. Seth imprinted on her?

"So that's why you were so reluctant to start something with him." I answered when the pieces fell in its place. She nodded.

"I know it's ridiculous but I felt like Seth was forced into loving me, and I didn't want that. I also didn't want to be forced into loving Seth just because he imprinted on me. I mean, I have some free will as well you know. But than I sorta realized that it's not like they can help it. Besides, I think somewhere along the way, I fell in love with Seth as well." At some point she was more talking to herself than me and I brushed away strands of hair that had escaped my pony tail.

A burning question was on the tip of my tongue and I looked at Summer. "Summer do you know if Paul has imprinted yet?" Maybe that's why he broke up with me. Because he was obliged to love somebody else now. I would understand if he had, I could walk away.

Summer closed her green eyes. "I don't think I'm the right person for that. You should ask Paul himself." I nodded, understanding where she was coming from.

"I hope you understand that all of it wasn't a choice. They hate it as much as we do sometimes. But if I'm honest. We never could've been luckier without them." I smiled in unbelief.

"What?" Summer asked. She looked at me and I shrugged.

"Nothing." I began. "It's just strange hearing this from you, you know. You were the one resisting all of this so much."

"Not my only mistake." Summer responded as she looked at her hands and I could hear the sincerity of it all.

If Summer Lott was able to get over her prejudices than why did I have such a hard time believing all of this?

Simple.

Because she at least had someone to lean on.

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