A/N: Thank you to all our readers and especially to our reviewers, we love hearing from you. Please check out 'Me's' story "Click" if you haven't already. I've seen what is coming and can't wait, its brilliant. On with Emmett, enjoy!

Chapter 14

Emmett's POV

I could almost cry. I was happy to know Brady was in heat, good times ahead for my alpha and his mate buuuuut, I was tired of being kicked out of my room so that they could make looooove, while Embry and I had to find some privacy in mansion. When we got home, I was so kicking their asses to the curb and giving my mate the romantic evening he deserved.

Embry would come stay with me as I stood at the door of our new alpha of alphas. No one but Paul and Seth were allowed inside unless specifically invited. Even the council was turned away the first couple of days. Embry chuckled when the dynamic duo insisted on seeing Jacob and I conjured up the aroma of the bean burritos I had for lunch that day. Having an ultra-sensitive wolf nose wasn't always a good thing. I admit I'm not your typical guard dog but, I get the job done Emmett-style.

Quil relieved me hours later and Embry and I decided to check out the royal digs. The place was huge with high ceilings in every room, built with wolves in mind. The only rooms too small for a wolf were the bathrooms and, lets face it, if you're in wolf form, take it outside. I can't even imagine,

"What the fuck, Ems?" Embry said trying not to laugh. "That's just,"

"Well, it's true. Why the hell would anyone build a bathroom that could fit a wolf?" I asked. "It's not like your wolf would squat over,"

Embry interrupted. "Oh my god! Why would you even think, never mind," he said shaking his head laughing. I admit, I think about weird shit sometimes, Paul had just gotten used to it over the years. I loved that Embry sort of, got me, and liked my stupid jokes.

We made our way to the kitchen and phased pulling on sweatpants and t-shirts. Even though we were surrounded by marble countertops and fancy decor, shape-shifters didn't do 'dressed-up'. We ran through the forest with mud clinging to our fur and our clothes tied to our ankles. There was no way we'd put on a button down and slacks.

"Hey guys," Chris said from the table in the corner of the kitchen. Leah sat in his lap sharing his plate of food. We hadn't gotten to know the she-wolf very well but, she seemed nice enough.

"Hey," we said in unison as we made our way the enormous refrigerator. I pulled out everything to put on sandwiches as Embry cut two loaves of bread. "You guys see anything fun to do around here? Apparently, we won't be chillin' in the room tonight," I grumbled rolling my eyes.

"There's a small bar in the basement with a pool table and dart boards," Chris said between bites of food. "We could check it out."

"Sounds cool, I guess," what I really wanted was to find a secluded corner and play tonsil-hockey with my mate. I was getting a little frustrated and was ready to just strip him down right here in the kitchen with a jar of chocolate sauce and a can of whipped cream. Embry looked up at me sideways with a smirk and his eyes said he could smell my arousal. I huffed knowing my little fantasy was just that, a fantasy.

Chris and Leah got up putting their dishes in the sink. "We'll see you guys down there in about an hour," Chris said as he turned to leave.

"Yeah, okay," I nodded.

"Oh, and Emmett," Leah said. "There's a small bathroom on the second floor that almost no one uses," I looked up to see her smirking and she winked before following her mate out of the kitchen. I stared at her as she walked out. I think I may need to amp up her Christmas present this year. I grabbed Embry's hand and pulled him out of the kitchen and up to the second floor, food forgotten.

"So, what happens next, Em?" Chris asked me as he leaned against the wall with a cue stick in hand. "I mean, are we going back home soon or are we staying here."

"Well, Jake's still on the mend and Brady is on heat for a while so, I don't know," I shrugged. We wouldn't leave before the crowning ceremony and Brady coming off heat. I knew we would all need to go back so that Jacob could hand over his pack to Sam officially. All the technicalities made my head spin. I wondered if Jake would come back here to live or if he could remain in La Push. He seemed like a down to earth, simple-living guy, not the snooty, stuffed-shirt that would live here.

I leaned over the table and lined up a perfect shot when Leah gave a loud wolf-whistle and threw me off my mark launching the cue ball at the opposite wall. I turned to see her laughing and narrowed my eyes. On the one hand, she made me look stupid. On the other hand, she played dirty and not so serious. She was going to fit right in with our little pack. I hoped she could take it as well as she handed it out because my wheels were already spinning.

"I am not asking permission to see him, I'm telling you to bring me to him," a loud familiar woman's voice came from the stairwell. I looked over to see one of the pack guards escorting Mama Sue into the bar room. Embry jumped up immediately pulling his mother-figure into a hug. "Embry, it's so good to see a familiar face," she said to him as another member of Jacob's pack followed her into the room. "Oh, and Emmett," she broke away from Embry to give me a hug.

"Hey, mama," I said lifting her into a bear hug. "You here to see Jake?" I asked.

"Of course," she straightened her clothes when I set her down. "But, these men are telling me that no one can see him. As you know, I'm not 'no one'. I'm his Mama Sue and I will see my cubs when I damn well please," she sneered over at the pack guard.

"Well, I think I have some weight around here," I pulled my shoulders back and lifted my head. "You are looking at the beta to the beta of the Alpha of the alphas," I said trying to keep a straight face.

"Yes dear," Sue patted my cheek. "But no one outranks a worried mama," I gave her a fake pout. I didn't give a shit about whatever title I was given. I had the most beautiful, loving mate and the best alpha I could ever possibly wish for.

"Mama Sue," Chris said. "I'd like you to meet someone," he wrapped his large arms around Sue hugging her and then pulled away. "This is Leah, my mate. She's a member of the pack," he smiled proudly putting his arm around his mate. Sue gasped and her hands covered her mouth in surprise.

"Hi, mama Sue," Leah held out her hand. "It's good to finally meet you. The boys tell me great thi," Sue ignored the outstretched hand and pulled the younger woman into a hug.

"You're a she-wolf?" she asked pulling back and placing her hands on either side of Leah's face. Leah nodded and her eyes fell to the floor, her cheeks turning red. "Well, this is a surprise. We haven't had a female pack member since," she paused for a moment. "Well, since before this old lady was born," she smiled and then looked back up at me. "Okay, then Mr. Super-beta, I want to see my Jake," she turned and walked out of the room. I jogged to catch up with her with the rest of the pack behind me. At least I was beta to mama. Don't know which held more rank; mama Sue or Paul.

I led her to Jake's room and Quil gave her a small lick to the cheek before we entered. Jake was lying in bed with his lover leaning against the headboard reading. I could see the relief wash across his face when he looked up at her. She leaned over Jake and kissed Seth's forehead and held his chin between her finger and thumb.

"You okay, Seth?" she asked pointedly. He nodded with a small smile. "Good, I knew Jake wouldn't make it another eighteen months but, a mama has to try," a small blush colored his cheeks. She smiled knowingly at him and turned her attention to the sleeping man beside him. She brushed away the hair from his face and began to look him over. The only part of him still healing was hidden by the white bandage on his shoulder. She lifted it carefully and examined it. I couldn't see anything from where I stood but, the medics assured us that it would only take another day or two.

"It looks good but, it's time to let it get some air. Just be sure he keeps it clean," she instructed as she threw out the bandage. She told her companion to get her bags from the car and that she would be sleeping on the sofa until he was up and about. I sniggered at the look on Seth's face. I knew he was thinking that he would no longer get alone time with his mate. I had a hard time feeling sorry for him.

"Where are Paul and Brady?" she asked turning to me.

"Brady's on heat," Embry said as if it was an everyday occurrence and he wasn't talking to his mama. "They're holed up in another room," he wagged his eyebrows. My jaw dropped at how comfortable he seemed telling her.

"Oh Emmett," she chuckled as she looked at me. "I've been around the block enough to know what goes on behind closed doors," she stated. "Been lucky enough to be the one behind those closed doors occasionally," she winked at me. I felt the blush rise from my chest into my cheeks. I certainly didn't want to know what she was doing 'behind closed doors'.

"Okay," Sue clapped her hands together. "Everyone out. This boy needs his rest," she stood and shooed us out except for Seth. "And Emmett, if Paul ever decides to come up for air, tell him to come see me, please," she shut the door in my face. I shook my head and turned to see the rest of my pack staring back at me.

"You know, if I were a man who liked women," I said. "I would,"

"I can hear you, Emmett," Sue called from behind the door. "That's never gonna happen," Embry busted out laughing as the other two tried to hold back their giggles. I held both hands over my heart as if she'd just wounded it.

"Wow, she's great!" Leah said. "You guys weren't kidding when you said she was an alpha all her own. That woman is a little scary."

"Yeah, but she's our mama," Embry said. "No one will make you feel like you are part of a family like she does. She will be there when you are hurt or upset with cookies and band-aides in hand."

"She can be scary but, only to those who try to hurt her cubs. Imagine Jared finding her alone in a dark alley," I said cringing. "He'd wish for another round with Jake.

"I'm glad she's on our side," Leah replied seriously.