Chapter 9

No sooner had Jacob phased, Sam was waiting for him along with the rest of the pack, causing him to stop. What's going on? What are you doing? Jacob demanded in a growl, ready to pounce on anyone who got in the way of his revenge for his imprint.

You know why we're here, Jake. You can't just go hurting a human, it violates our vow…

FUCK THE VOW! Jacob snapped, not in the mood to hear what the alpha had to say, shaking his furry head furiously. They caused physical and mental pain to my imprint, Sam. Isn't that what we're all about, protecting the ones we love? Jacob hadn't even realized what he revealed as he began pacing back and forth in front of the rather shocked pack of wolves.

Wait a minute…you imprinted on… Leah couldn't even finish that sentence, her eyes widening to the size of saucers, Embry beside her.

WHAT?

Oh man, Jake that's just wrong, man…

You're joking right?

Sam stared back at Jacob hardening, wondering if he was just making this up in order to get a crack at Jack Marrow. You imprinted on Bella's half sister Selene. It wasn't a question, as much as Sam wished he could make it one, watching Jacob suddenly freeze, his pacing faltering.

You've seriously lost your mind, man! Paul couldn't keep his trap shut to save his life, refusing to back down now, a growl emanating from the silverfish grey wolf. You're probably just telling us that because you want to rip someone to shreds. Look, we all know you're in love with Bella Swan, but this isn't the way to…

This has nothing to do with Bella. Jacob's voice had gone quiet in all of their heads, knowing he was going to explode at any second. The quieter Jacob Black was, the more volatile he became and the entire pack knew that. You can think whatever you want, but the fact is that I imprinted and it was on Selene. Jacob wasn't about to get Emily in trouble with Sam, deciding to keep the fact he'd told her about the imprinting to himself, hiding his thoughts well.

Oh really? You don't sound convincing when you say you're not in love with Bella. You can't lie to us, Jake. You're still in love with that bloodsucker lover! Paul snarled, already in a stance along with Jacob, both of them circling each other. Admit it, you haven't imprinted, you only wish you have!

Paul, that's enough! Quil couldn't take hearing Paul's ranting anymore, shaking his head as a whimper escaped his muzzle. Jacob doesn't lie and you know it. It just sucks that it has to be with a Swan… He didn't like any of the Swan family, except Charlie, and that was only because Billy Black was his best friend.

Let's just think about this rationally for a second… Sam really didn't want to believe Jacob had actually imprinted on Bella's half sister because the man had been through enough pain from that family to last him a lifetime. Jacob, how do you know you imprinted? What if it's just an infatuation? What if you're just using Selene to get over what Bella did to you?

You have to admit, she looks a hell of a lot like Bella with her brown hair. Leah grunted, having to always add her two cents in, rolling her eyes. You didn't imprint, Jake. If you had...

What makes you such a damn expert when it comes to imprinting, Leah? Jacob growled, clearly not amused that he was being ganged up on, beginning to pace again. Just because you and Embry imprinted on each other, doesn't mean you have a clue what I'm feeling inside. You don't what goes on in my head, which is why I've been able to keep this a secret for as long as I did.

How long ago did this happen? Sam demanded, somewhat irritated that Jacob would keep something this important from the pack. Tell me now, Black.

When Sam called them by their last name, no matter who it was, the whole pack knew they were in hot water with the alpha. Jacob actually cringed physically, something he rarely did, his head lowering though he didn't stop pacing. How could he tell Sam that it'd been the night before Bella's wedding? They would think he was not only a stalker of the Swan residence, but using Selene even more.

A few weeks ago. Jacob finally answered, his voice low.

When exactly? Sam ordered, taking a step toward the russet colored wolf with blackened eyes, the rage burning in them. What exact day?

Jacob snorted, refusing to back down from Sam because, truth be told, Jacob was supposed to be the alpha of the pack. He'd stepped down though, not wanting the responsibility an alpha had. He had to listen to the shots Sam called and Jacob hated it, just wanting to be independent. He often thought about running away again, knowing he was still trying to get back Sam and the pack's trust, but nothing meant more to him than protecting Selene.

That included ripping apart a certain jockstrap by the name of Jack Marrow.

You really wanna know? Fine, it was the night before Bella's wedding. I went to check on the Swan residence and Selene was staring out the window. Our eyes met while I was phased and the rest is history. My whole world stopped and nothing else matters besides her now. I don't even care if you decide to attack the Cullen's once Bella is changed. None of it matters to me because the only person I can think about is Selene. Jacob had to stop his explanation for a few seconds to recollect his thoughts, always getting lost whenever he thought about Selene. I can't even think about Bella anymore, isn't that what all of you wanted? For me to imprint so I could forget about her? Well guess what, it happened and it shouldn't matter if it's Bella's half sister. Selene can't stand Bella and she thinks something is going on with the Cullen's. When the time is right, I will tell her the truth about everything because she is my imprint whether you all like it or not. And Sam, I swear on the tribe, if you even ATTEMPT or try to keep me away from her, I will leave again. Jacob wasn't backing down, flat out refusing to lose the one thing left in his life that made him happy.

That's sickening. Leah groaned, shaking her head, just wanting to knock some sense into Jacob. You went from one paleface to another!

Sam knew just by the look in Jacob's eyes that he was telling the truth, that he indeed found his soul mate in Selene Swan. I'm not going to keep you away from her because it'll cause you both unbearable pain… He trailed off, huffing out a little sigh, suddenly stopping to stare straight into the woods. You can see her whenever you want when you're off patrol and I'll make sure you have the time to see her…

What's the catch, Sam? Jacob ordered, not stupid by any means and knew Sam wasn't saying this out of the kindness of his heart. Just say it.

Selene Swan is from this day forward banned from the reservation. She can go to La Push, but she will not step one toe on the reservation grounds. That's an order Jacob and I really don't care if you're angry about it or not. I know you can't control who you imprint on, but that's my final word. You can see her and be with her, but she's not allowed near us. Sam's tone held finality, no room for argument as he turned around, his back facing Jacob. Just remember, Jacob, just because you imprinted doesn't necessarily mean you'll end up with her. Think about it. Everyone, back to patrol and the reservation, we're finished here.

Jacob couldn't believe what Sam ordered, wanting to rip his head off, growling viciously. He knew they all thought he was insane for imprinting on Bella's half sister, but how the hell could he control it? They all knew imprinting happened on a whim, that there was no stopping it once it finally did happen. Jacob hadn't really looked at Selene or noticed her up until the night before Bella's wedding to the bloodsucker.

His eyebrow arched when absolutely no pain entered his heart at the thought of Bella marrying Edward Cullen, actually feeling relief flood his body. So he really had imprinted…Jacob refused to go back to La Push if Sam was going to ban Selene from the reservation, deciding he would stay in Forks. He had a lot to make up to her after acting like a complete ass from their last encounter.

Turning, Jacob raced back to Charlie's, knowing Selene was probably still out cold from fainting in the rain, having a feeling she was going to be sick by morning. Charlie had already said he was keeping her home until a full investigation was done at Forks High School for what happened to Selene. Jacob snarled, his thoughts reverting back to Jack Marrow, deciding he wouldn't kill him.

He would just pay him a special visit.

Letting a howl rip out of his body, Jacob raced as fast as he could toward Forks High School, keeping strictly to the woods. He would follow Jack to his house and then phase into human form, wanting to say a few words to the boy. He arrived in minutes, just in time to see Jack stumbling out of the school with a blonde in his arms, both of them rubbing all over each other. It was rather sickening to witness, but Jacob had an agenda, one that he was going to fulfill after what happened to Selene.

"Jack, stop it." Ashley mumbled against his lips, running her hands up and down his bare chest since the shirt was already undone. "We can't do this…"

"Why not? We need to make up for lost time, sweet cheeks." He groaned, his lips sealing to her neck, chuckling when she physically shivered against him. "I missed you…"

"You know I'm not with you right?" Ashley pulled back, staring into his eyes. "Just because we finally showed that Swan bitch what was up, doesn't mean I'm forgiving you for actually bringing her here. That wasn't part of the plan."

"I know, but what did you expect me to do? Drag her here kicking and screaming?" Jack snorted, already removing the straps from her shoulders, kissing down them. "What do you have against her anyway?"

"Her sister was a total bitch to me throughout school and now that we're seniors, I figured I'd get a little payback by using her weakling sister…" Ashley began laughing and felt it die in her throat when a roar sounded from the woods, Jack instantly clinging to her.

"What the fuck was that?" He demanded, looking down at Ashley. "Did you hear that?"

"Of course I did nimrod, who wouldn't?" Ashley retorted, pushing him away as she began pulling the straps of her dress back on her shoulders, both of them looking near the woods. "Do you think it's one of those killer bears we've been hearing about?"

Jack swallowed hard, the nervousness radiating from every pore of his body, clearing his throat. "I don't know…I think we should get out of here." He was already ushering Ashley to his car, deciding they could finish this when they were far away from whatever was in the woods near the high school.

"Leaving so soon?" A deep voice said moments later, causing Jack to whip around, Ashley halfway in the Mustang.

Jack's eyes narrowed at the dark figure headed their way, wondering who was playing games with them. "Yeah, what the fuck is it to you?" He demanded, already removing his jacket, tossing it in the Mustang right in Ashley's face.

"Hey!"

"Who the hell are you?" Jack ignored Ashley's protest, his eyes focused on whoever was approaching them. "Answer me now!"

"Temper, temper." The cold voice mused, staying in the darkness for the time being as the rain began falling. "I don't think you want to know why I'm here."

Jack had been moving toward the dark figure, trying to see who it was, and ended up receiving a fist to his nose for his troubles. He flew back and landed on the hard asphalt, Ashley's scream echoing in the night, but nobody was around to hear them or witness what was happening. Jack groaned out, holding his now shattered nose and scurried back from the dark figure, hearing footsteps.

"Look man, I don't know who the hell you are or what this is about, but I'm leaving with my girlfriend to get some. You broke my fucking nose!" Jack growled out, a crack sounding moments later because he'd squeezed it back into place, screaming out.

"Oh that is SICK! I'm NOT having sex with you now, Jack." Ashley felt sick as she watched the blood pour out of his nose, having gotten out of the car to rush to his side, already stumbling back.

"Enough, you two make me sick with the way you treated Selene Swan tonight. She didn't do anything to you or anyone, she didn't deserve what happened to her." His voice had turned to ice, dark eyes flashing just as a streak of lightning lit the sky, making the outline of his body come into view.

Ashley was officially scared to death, her blue eyes wide, paling.

"That little…"

"SHUT UP!" The voice roared, stopping Jack from getting away because a huge sneaker covered foot crushed his lower genitals, causing Jack to scream out in agony. "I SAID SHUT UP!"

"J-Jack, do w-what h-he says…" Ashley stammered, crying out when a hand shot out to bury in her blonde hair, which was soaked from the rain. "P-Please don't hurt me…"

"Why should I take pity on people who destroy lives?" He retorted, causing both Jack and Ashley to stare at each other in horror. "Answer me this: Why should Selene pay for her sister's mistakes or whatever Bella did to you?"

"I…"

The foot was suddenly removed from Jack's lower region, the dark figure releasing Ashley as he shoved her back. She tripped over Jack's legs, hitting the asphalt with a thud, a cold smirk forming on the dark figure's lips. Jack was busy curled up in a fetal position holding himself, the pain radiating through every part of his body.

"Let this be a lesson to both of you because, the next time you even LOOK at Selene Swan wrong, you will answer to me. Do you both understand?" They both just nodded, scared to death right now and the scent of urine suddenly entered the air, the dark figure wrinkling his nose in disgust. "You need to change your pants, junior."

Jack scowled through the pain, Ashley plugging her nose with her fingers, not believing he actually just pissed and shit his pants. "I think I'll walk home…" She stood up shakily and turned to say something to the dark figure, blinking when he was nowhere to be found.

Jacob coughed and hacked because he was laughing so hard, having phased back into wolf form, heading back to Charlie's to check on Selene.