This is from Sam's point of view:
"I'm glad I imprinted," I heard Embry say.
"Glad you what?" I asked having no idea of what he was talking about.
I felt him tense up behind me and go silent as I waited for an answer. When I didn't hear an answer I turned in his arms to look up at him. He looked scared as if he had let some big secret out that he didn't want me to know.
"Embry?" I asked touching his face.
He continued to be silent and didn't say anything.
"Embry?" I whispered cupping his cheek.
"I…didn't want…" Embry started, "I have something to tell you but I'm not sure how'll you'll take it."
"Ok," I said hesitantly.
"Imprinting…is a sort of tribal thing," he said and I nodded, I always liked hearing of stories coming from Embry's tribe and I could see how proud he was of his heritage.
"So it can't be anything bad," I said.
"For us it means that we've found our soul mate," he said swallowing, "that we are bound to make her happy for the rest of our lives."
"Ok…" I said slowly not knowing what he was getting at.
"Sam you are my imprint," he said, "We were drawn together by the magic of my tribe."
I looked at him in silence as I took in his words. My mind focused on one word: magic. Was this to mean that Embry didn't have a choice in being with me? That this was something that wasn't to happen if there hadn't been some sort of magic involved.
"What are you thinking?" Embry asked and I looked into his big soft brown eyes.
"That we wouldn't have been together if it were for this imprinting," I said honestly feeling sad.
"What?" he asked.
"That you wouldn't be with me if you hadn't imprinted on me," I said wanting to create a distance between Embry and I and unable to do it.
"That…that can't be true," Embry said, "I would have fallen for you anyhow I just think it would have taken me longer to figure it out."
"If you say so," I said shaking my head and looking down.
I felt Embry's fingers come under my chin and he forced me to look up at him.
"I love you Sam," he whispered, "It has nothing to do with the imprint but I love you more than anything."
He then kissed me gently and I could feel him pouring every emotion into the kiss and I started kissing him back just as passionately. I also poured all of the love I had for him into the kiss before we pulled away breathing hard. I then smelt the food burning and quickly turned in Embry's arms to turn the stove off.
"Oh I hope I didn't burn dinner," I said.
"I'm sure it will be alright," Embry said pulling away slightly but keeping his hand on my hip.
Embry started helping me put dishes on the table before we started eating in a comfortable silence.
"Man I've missed your cooking," Embry said smiling at me.
"I've missed having someone to cook for," I said smiling back at him, "Where things really bad when I was gone?"
"Horrible," he said looking sad.
"I'm sorry I left," I told him honestly.
"And I shouldn't have let Brittany in," he said.
"Anyone could have made that mistake," I said honestly.
We finished dinner before we went to the living area where Embry held me while we watched TV which was interrupted by a few kisses. I started to nod off when Embry declared it time for bed. We started to walk down the hall hand in hand which felt oddly comfortable. I gathered my night things including my shampoo and conditioner so I could shower.
I washed my hair quickly feeling anxious to get back to Embry, we had spent too much time away from each other this past week and I didn't want to spend any more time than I wanted to. I dressed and dried my hair before brushing it out. I put my hand on the door feeling nervous all of the sudden. Embry and I were now moving into a new direction and I felt a little scared. I also felt excited; I knew I wanted this though, to be in a new stage of our relationship causing us to grow closer together.
I took a deep breath, opened the door and made my way across the hall. Embry left the door open and I found him lying on his large bed, shirtless, on his back, and his eyes were closed. I swallowed as I let my eyes roam over his muscles. I set my dirty clothes into his hamper knowing he wouldn't mind. I hesitated when I looked at him unsure of how I should approach him. I turned away from him chickening out deciding to sleep in another room.
"Where are you going," I heard Embry ask.
I turned to look at him, our eyes locking and I felt guilty. He had made it clear that he wanted me to stay with him tonight.
"I didn't want to disturb you," I whispered.
He sat up and held out his arm to me and walked towards him. He pulled me down onto his lap like he did earlier in the day.
"Don't leave me," he said pleading.
"I won't," I said feeling foolish for thinking I could be without him.
He wrapped his arms around me and laid his head on my shoulder. I ran my hands through his hair enjoying the texture of his hair. He looked at me and gave me a gentle kiss and he cupped my cheek. My arms tightened around his broad shoulders and I sighed as the kiss started to grow more passionate. I pulled away to stop things from going farther and he put his forehead against mine.
"I'm sorry," he whispered, "I just sometimes what to do more but I can wait."
"Thank you," I whispered back.
Embry pulled me down to lay next him while bringing the blankets up around us. I put my head on his chest while he wrapped his arms around me. I felt completely safe and secure in his arms and drifted into a deep sleep. I woke up early the next morning feeling completely rested. I put my chin on Embry's chest and watched him sleep. After a few minutes Embry's eyes opened and I smiled up at him.
"Good morning," he said his voice deeper than usual.
"Morning," I said smiling up at him.
"How'd you sleep?" he asked me while one of his large hands ran through my hair.
"Really well," I said, "How about you?"
"Amazing I don't think I could sleep without you," he said causing me to blush.
I smiled as he pulled me closer to him and I tucked my head under his chin where he rested it. We laid there until I heard his stomach growl alerting me to his hunger.
"I'll go make us some breakfast," I said lifting my head and smiling at him.
Embry kissed me lightly before I got out of bed and I instantly missed Embry's warm body next to mine. I made his favorite breakfast before I watched him wolf it down.
"So what did you want to do today?" I asked as Embry helped me with the dishes.
"Well there is a bonfire tonight," he said.
"Oh good I really enjoyed the last one," I said smiling at him, "Will Nessie be there?"
Over the last couple of weeks Nessie and I had become friends which was nice having another female to talk to since I hung around the guys from work a lot.
"Yes…" he said slowly.
I looked at him and I could tell he was nervous about something.
"Embry what's wrong," I asked.
He looked at me and sighed.
"Tonight isn't going to be a normal bonfire," he said.
"Oh how so," I asked feeling confused on why he would be nervous about us meeting his friends on the beach.
"Well…some of the tribe's elders will be there tonight telling us stories of the tribe," he said and he swallowed.
"Ok…" I prompted for him to continue.
He stopped drying the dish in his hand and turned towards me and took a deep breath.
"I know this is going to sound crazy but hear me out," he said as his eyes searched mine.
"Ok," I said quietly.
"Some of our legions are true," he said.
"What kinds of legions?" I asked.
"About wolves…" he said.
"Wolves?" I asked, "You are going to have to give me more of a clear answer than that."
"Yes," he swallowed again.
"Embry you're scaring me," I said, "It as if you are going to say that some of the tribe can turn into monsters or something like that."
I smiled at him knowing that would be ridiculous but he avoided my eyes.
"Embry?" I said trying to get him to look at me.
He continued to avoid my eyes before I grabbed his face not caring that my hands were wet and soapy.
"Embry please tell me that you all don't turn into wolves or anything," I said.
"I can't," he said weakly.
"Why not?" I asked.
"Because it's true," he said.
"What," I asked stepping away from him.
"Please Sam," he said, "It's a tribal thing. When the cold ones come into our area we phase into wolves."
"The cold ones," I asked crossing my arms.
"Vampires," he said.
"You expect me to believe that you turn into a wolf when vampires come into town?" I asked.
"Yes," he said.
I looked at him for a couple of minutes before turning on my heel. Great I thought just when we made up and things were going perfect I find out he's crazy.
"Where are you going?" Embry asked.
"Away from you," I said.
"Please let me show you," he said coming around in front of me and blocking my path, "Please Sam. I know you think I'm crazy but let me show you."
"I can't," I said looking up at him, "This is crazy Embry, listen to yourself."
"I know how it sounds," he said, "but you have to trust me."
I looked into his eyes while his searched mine.
"Please Sam," he said and I knew I had to believe him, at least I hoped I had to.
"Show me," I said.
"What," he asked.
"If you are telling me the truth then show me," I said.
"If you are sure," he said.
"Yes," I said.
"We'll have to go outside," he said.
"Ok," I told him and I followed him outside even though all of my instincts were screaming to run away.
I followed him a little ways into the woods when we stopped and he looked at me.
"I'm going to go phase," he said, "Don't go anywhere."
"Alright," I said.
I watched him walk into the forest and waited a couple of moments before a large wolf came back out. My mouth dropped open at the site. The wolf walked towards me slowly as if not to scare me. I watched him unsure of what to think or feel.
Going to leave it there for now, please let me know what you think.