Broken Moon

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Never Jump To Conclusions

Embry's POV

I held my breath and controlled myself. I didn't want Mallory Moon to think that I was a jealous boyfriend. Damn it! I was. I was jealous at the sudden attention she was giving that stranger. Really, what did she see in him? He looked arrogant and conceited. What was going on here? I want to know why Mallory was so attracted to that idiot. Yes, he was handsome. Shit, he looked very handsome, but I didn't give a fuck. I could erase his fucking smile in one fucking single punch. But I didn't want her to think that I solved every problem with violence. Mallory was mine! Damn, what fucking bad luck do I have! This freaking imprint shit was not going to be easy for me, was it?

First, I had to compete with Ruben, the dick and now with Matteo Alejandro, the fucker. Damn, we were having such an amazing day! Why does everything turns so fucked up for me? I mean, I can never seem to spend a quiet and nice day with Mallory. If it's not the old fart of Jake barging in to my house and destroying my house or Addivani and the dick, ruining a nice day at the mall. And now, I had to put up with Nahuel judging me for mistakes that should've been left in the past and his friend Matteo. I swear that those two were hiding something from us and it bet, that it had something to do with Moon.

I walked Nahuel down the spacious hall that led to the Cullen's family room, where everyone had gathered around to watch television. I noticed Jacob and Nessie kissing in the back of the room, like two teenagers in love. Shit, I wanted to be able to kiss Mallory like that. Yes, without someone interrupting us.

"Uhh-hmm." I said, clearing my throat.

"Yes, Embry." Sarah said, lifting her head from Seth's shoulder and staring at us quizzically. "Where is my daughter?" she asked, looking behind me, hoping to see her daughter.

"She is in the kitchen." I answered bitterly. Seth lifted his head to face Nahuel and me, when a wide smile spread over his lips. Happy Punk!

"Nahuel?" he said excitedly, placing Sarah's arm down on her lap and getting up from the seat. His daughters and son, stared at us intrigued.

Nessie stopped kissing Jake when she heard Nahuel's name. "Nahuel? Oh my!" she shrieked, getting up from Jake's lap and running to greet him. She wrapped her pale arms around his arm and gave him a tight side hug.

"It's great to see you again, too." Nahuel said in his harsh accent. "I did not think of finding you here. I thought that you had moved to Denmark." he said, pulling away from her embrace. He was gay!

"We did live there for a while." she said happily, turning to face a very annoyed Jacob. "Jakie, come and say hello to Nahuel." she ordered him.

Jacob grunted, but did as Nessie said. "Hey." he mumbled, and stood beside Seth.

"Hello Jacob." Nahuel said, greeting Jacob with a brisk handshake. "Seth." he said, shaking Seth's hand firmly.

"What brings you to Washington?" Seth asked, placing a hand on Nessie's shoulder. She turned her head to face him and smiled tenderly.

"I came to visit Leah." he said nonchalantly, looking around at the rest of curious faces that were staring at him.

"Leah?" Seth asked confused. "I thought that you two weren't on speaking terms."

"We aren't, but I would like to try again." Nahuel said seriously.

Jacob laughed, and shook his head. "You are a little too late." he mumbled under his breath. OK, so Mallory was as sarcastic as her grandfather. Nessie nudged him hard on the ribs and stared daggers at him.

"Sorry about that Nahuel." she said softly, smiling pleasantly at her old friend. "Leah is not dating anyone."

"That is not what I have been told." Nahuel said dejected.

"I didn't know she was with someone." Nessie said indignantly. "She didn't mention anything to me."

"She is pregnant and is dating Paul Maximus." I said annoyed at the conversation. "Seth, come with me." I said aggravated. "We need to talk." I said, staring evilly at Nahuel. Jacob gave me a curious glance, but I ignored him.

Seth quickly stood beside me and I motioned him to follow me. I was quiet as we exited the family room and ambled down the hall.

"What's wrong with you?" he asked me curiously, when I slammed my fist against the concrete wall. I punched it lightly, not wanting to harm Esme's house.

"Nahuel brought a friend and he is in the kitchen with Moon." I said bitterly, raking my fingers through my hair.

"Do I know this friend?" Seth asked cautiously, as he stared at me.

"I don't know." I said in frustration. "I really don't think so".

He narrowed his eyes and took a deep breath. Typical Seth. He was always the pacifist of the old Renegade Pack. "Why is she alone with a total stranger? We both know full well, that Nahuel drinks human blood. His friend must too. Moon has a heartbeat and blood runs through her veins. She might be in trouble." he hissed.

I nodded and drew in a deep breath. "I know." I said irritated. "She seemed to want to be alone with this idiot. He seems to know stuff about Moon and I bet about the rest of the family." I said despondently.

"Well," Seth said intrigued. "He is friend of Nahuel. He is closed to the Cullen Clan."

"True, but…" I trailed off, unable to deduce a conclusion of why I felt so uncomfortable with Matteo and Nahuel.

"Why did you leave them alone together?" he asked annoyed, walking towards the hall. I stopped him and sighed.

"Because Moon was intrigued to speak with him and I think that he wants to tell Moon something important. He wouldn't have said a thing if I was present." I said, leaning against the wall.

"What could be so important? What if he is part of the Voulturi?" he asked, his eyes opening wide, as he mentioned his worst fears.

"Damn, I didn't think of that!" I said infuriated. Damn, I was the worst imprint in history!

"Well," Seth said, regaining his composure. "Let's go and see what this friend wants with our girl." he said determined.

"What is it that we are going to go see?" Jacob asked, as he entered the hall. He looked interested in what we were talking about. He stood beside Seth and stared quizzically at us. "So?"

We ignored him and continued with our conversation. I could tell that Jacob was annoyed, but we didn't have time to fill him in.

"He's handsome, Seth. I think she imprinted on him." I said upset, leaning against the wall.

"Moon isn't a werewolf, idiot." Jake said annoyed.

"I know," I paused, staring at my best friend. "But she had that spastic look in her face, when she saw him."

Jacob and Seth stared at each other and shrugged.

"Well, maybe he caught her attention. She really doesn't have many friends her age." Seth said nonchalantly.

"I don't think so , Seth." I said bothered by his casual mood. "He knows things about her and he won't speak to me. I think he doesn't like me."

Jake laughed. "I wouldn't like you either. You are too uptight when someone wants to speak to her."

"It's true." Seth interjected.

"I just want to protect her, she is my imprint, for fuck's sake!" I retorted in a low voice.

"We know and that is why I haven't said anything." Seth said frustrated. "I know that your mission is to keep her safe and protected, but she is only seventeen and… well, eighteen if you count today. The truth is that she is still a young girl and she has a long life ahead of her. You have to give her space, my friend."

Jacob nodded and patted my shoulder. "You have to let her breath." he said, smiling sarcastically at me. Idiot!

"I do." I said hurt, my eyes fixed on the floor. "She lives with Leah and I barely get to see her. I am always at work and when I get to spend time with her, assholes like you, destroy my fucking door or ruin my fucking day."

"Well," Jake said mockingly. "Suck it up!"

I growled at Jacob and he shrugged coolly.

"We can stand here and argue all afternoon or we can go and meet this friend of Nahuel." Seth snarled.

"Let's go!" Jake and I said simultaneously.

We walked down the hall that led to the massive and enormous kitchen, but stopped in the hall. Seth looked uncomfortable all of a sudden. He started to whiff the air around us.

"I didn't fart." Jake mocked.

Seth growled at him and turned his attention at me. "He smells different." he said in a low voice. I nodded at him. I had noticed that a while ago. "Nahuel's friend smells like a vampire and a…" he trailed off, staring at the kitchen entrance.

I could hear Seth's heart slow its beats. He was using the same techniques we used when pursuing a vampire and didn't want it to know that we were around. Jake and I did the same and slowed our breathing.

"Listen." he mumbled and I concentrated hard to listen to the conversation that Mallory and Matteo were having. The first thing I did, was noticed that Mallory's heartbeat was pounding fast. I hated that she was so enthralled with that fucker.

"Nahuel's friend's heartbeats, listen to them, or better yet, it." Jake whispered. Fuck! His heart barely thumped. What the fuck was he?

I leaned against the wall and started to eavesdrop on their conversation. I wanted to know what the fuck was going on. I knew that it was wrong, but my imprint, my life and my world, was in there. Anything that pertained to her, was enough to make me break any rules!

"Well," he paused, and I could picture him, impishly smiling at her. I don't understand why, but his arrogance reminded me of a younger Jacob. "I can tell you certain things, because I am not a completely sure of what I am... but, I..." he trailed off. But I, what, dick?

"You were saying." I heard an impatient Mallory say. Why are you so interested in this idiot, Moon?

"Um, I don't want to be rude, but I don't think that I feel that comfortable explaining myself to you... not yet." he laughed. Idiot!

"I understand. I know how you must feel." she said shyly. I could picture Moon's pale complexion and the blush that decorated her cheeks.

"You really don't understand." he said sharply. "I don't think that anyone can ever understand, what I feel and what I went through."

"Of course," Moon said, pausing briefly. "How old are you? And please be honest with me."

"Your same age." he said sternly. I stared back at Jake and Seth. They both had the same puzzled look about their face.

"Twenty?" Mallory said annoyed.

"Seventeen, goof ball." he laughed. He was seventeen years old? They had so much in common. Maybe those two were perfect for each… Fuck no! I was her imprinter and she was my… Pay attention, idiot!

"How did you know my name? And how do you know my age? And why don't I know a thing about you, Matteo?" she asked desperately. Yeah, Matteo, tell her everything! That way, we can all know what the hell you want with her!

"I think that I can answer that. Can I touch your face, Luna?" he said softly.

Shit! That mother fucker wanted to touch my angel. Say NO, Moon!

"I won't hurt you. I would never hurt you, Mallory Moon Black-Clearwater." he said seriously. How did he know her name? You better not hurt her or I will not rest until you feel my pain!

I stared at my friends and they had the same face as before. Why did Matteo know so much about Moon? Has someone been following her? Did they want to hurt her?

"Well? Hurry up, Matteo Alejandro." Mallory said annoyed. Don't let him touch you! Please, don't let him touch you!

"Why are you crying, Moon? You don't have to be sad anymore. I will protect you." he said.

Asshole! He made my princess cry! I trudged in to the kitchen and found Matteo's forehead leaning against Moon's. My heart broke in to tiny pieces. Why, Moon?

"What took you so long?" she asked him, laughing behind her tears. Why did she smile at him like that?

"I had many detours, Moon. But I found you." he smiled.

"Yes, you found your path back to my arms, Seth Jacob!" she cried, grabbing his hands and kissing them tenderly.

OK, maybe I did jump in to conclusion! I should've never jumped to conclusion so swiftly.

AN: The next chapter will be on Seth's POV. I hope that you guys will like it! I already have three more chapters written for this story. I hope that you enjoy it. Read and review if you wish so. I shall love to know what you think of the story so far.