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Leah's POV

It seemed like we would never get to live without the fear of getting attacked or some war against vampires breaking out. Ever since the Cherokee pack was discovered, we had been at war, watching out for a war or waiting on a war to start. I had a feeling that this time we would be waiting on another war. With the Cullens not hearing from Zafrina, I knew this could not be a good thing. Although I tried to pretend like I wasn't the slightest bit worried, I was. Zafrina never missed a day calling the Cullens, even if she didn't have any new information. I balled my fists up until my nails dug into my palms. This was all her fault anyway. The dumb leech waited to kill Tony and now she was probably nothing but dust. I knew in the back of my mind that Zafrina was dead. Either dead or held hostage, but she could easily break herself out. Things were not adding up right.

"I guess we should head over to the Cullens to see what the hell we're supposed to be doing. Then I will call Sam and tell him about the news. Have you heard from him lately," Jacob asked opening another bottle of water.

"Nope. I think him and Lydia have been hanging out more since Emily is here. You know she will intervene sooner or later so Sam is preparing himself for that," I replied.

"This town needs its own reality show," Jacob said.

I nodded. "Let's clean up so we can head over to the Leech mansion.

Seth's POV

This was the moment. The moment that could either make or break my relationship. My mind was set on it breaking my relationship. No normal person would stick around someone who changed into a giant monster. Well I guess Bella did stick around after Jacob phased in front of her. But then again, Bella stuck around after her boyfriend told her that he was a vampire. Maybe Bella wasn't a good example. Gloria was different from Bella. I could already tell that the secret would freak her out. I didn't plan to tell her about vampires today. I think my secret was too much to handle as it is, news of another supernatural being would send her over the top.

I pulled up in front of Gloria's house. She was already sitting outside on the porch waiting for me.

"Hey babe," Gloria said as I closed my car door.

"Hey," I replied bleakly.

"I baked some cookies. They're in the kitchen; I didn't want them to get cold. Wanna go inside," Gloria asked.

"Um maybe later. I think we should sit out here and talk first."

Francine's face fell. "Something wrong?"

"Not really, I just need to tell you something," I replied sitting on the porch steps. Gloria stood behind me. I patted the space next to me.

"No I better stand," Gloria said firmly. She walked down the steps in stood directly in front of me.

"If you're thinking I'm about to tell you I cheated on you, you're wrong," I stated. I patted the empty spot next to me again. Francine looked at it before sitting down.

"Then what is it then?"

"I don't know to explain it," I rested my head in my hands.

"Come out with it, you're freaking me out!"

"Well this will freak you out even more," I replied. "Um, I'm not what you think I am." Gloria's eyes bulged. "Meaning I'm not all human."

Gloria giggles. "Seth is this some kind of sick joke?"

"See I don't know how to say it so it doesn't sound like I'm joking."

"Seth spit it out. It can't be that bad, stop beating around the bush," Gloria said rubbing my shoulder.

"Okay. Do you ever notice how unusually warm I am all the time?"

"Sure I did when we first met, but I'm used to it now. You're just naturally warm, I've always liked that. Why," Francine questioned.

"There is a reason I'm always so hot. There is a reason I had that growth spurt. There is a reason why I have to wake up so early in the morning to handle 'business'."

"Ooookay."

"Gloria, I can change into a werewolf. It's part of my family's history," I looked up at Gloria to see if she was freaked out yet.

Her face was solemn at first and then she burst out in laughter. "Seth this is some sick joke. Very funny." Gloria continued to laugh for a few seconds.

"Gloria this is serious. You won't believe me if you don't see for yourself," I replied.

"So you're saying you can turn into a werewolf? Seth you're so silly. This is why I love you so much," Gloria kissed my cheek.

"Well I'm actually a shape-shifter. Werewolf wouldn't be the correct term. Look, I'm telling you this because I love you and I'm tired of keeping this a secret. Follow me," I grabbed Gloria's hand and lead her to her backyard.

"Where are we going?"

"To the back. I want to show you." I stopped in the middle of the yard. I began to strip my clothes off and pile them up beside me.

"Um Seth, what the hell are you doing," Gloria watched as I put my clothes in a pile.

"I'm about to show you what I really am. Promise me you won't run off and you'll let me explain.

Gloria nods.

I phase into wolf form. I slowly look down at Gloria. She is still standing where she was before I phased. Her face expression hasn't changed, nor has she moved a muscle. I phased back into human form and put my clothes back on. Gloria was still staring straight ahead with the same blank expression.

"What the fuck was that Seth," Gloria asked after a minute of silence.

"My secret. Just li-"

"Don't come near me freak!" Gloria had tears streaming down her cheeks.

"Please just listen."

"No! I don't need to listen to anything. You are not normal! Get away from me and don't come anywhere near me again! Do you understand me?"

I nodded. " I wish you would just li-"

"Leave!"

"Gloria-"

"Leave now!"

"I love you and I'm sorry," I say before I walk toward the front yard.

Leah's POV

The Cullens were explaining to us that everyone needed to be on the lookout for any odd scents and odd behaviors.

"So how do you all know Zafrina is dead," Jacob asked.

"Because we haven't heard from her in a while and she usually keeps in touch with us. We think Tony has something to do with it. Of course Alice can't see anything involving wolves, so we're not sure," Edward explained.

"We just don't want to take any chances," Carlisle added.

"So what kind of schedule are we going to have," Leah asked.

"Well since we don't sleep, we can cover the night shift, while you all cover the daytime shift," Edward said.

"We will still send out people to patrol during the night too," Jacob added.

"Okay sounds like a plan. We have to keep this whole area safe so that's a big job. Don't want them getting through any holes," Carlisle said.

"We've got our part under control," Jacob replied.

"We wanted to ask you guys something just in case a battle does break out," Edward tapped his icy finger on the table.

"Um have you trained A'Liyah and Jacob Jr. for battles? Do they know how to fight just in case they are put in danger," Carlisle asked.

"They haven't even phased yet and you're asking us a question like that? I don't plan on having them fight in any battles. They are far too young," I said fuming. "So before you even think about asking. Hell no, they won't be fighting. We will tell everyone about the schedule."

"Just consider it. They will probably be phasing very soon and should be intro-"

"No! Is Dakota fighting? I sure hope you aren't willing to put your grandson in that kind of danger," I said.

"He's almost old enough to fight. We thought Jacob could train him," Edward said.

"I will train him but he is not fighting if something breaks out. He's entirely too young and fighting is a tough, tedious task. So the answer is no Cullen," Jacob replied through clenched teeth.

"Fine. But just know that means harder work for us," Edward stated in his melancholy voice.

After our meeting with the Cullen's, we head over to my mother's to pick the twins up. My phone had been buzzing the whole time we were over the Cullen's, but I didn't bother to pick it up. I checked and saw I had five missed calls and seven new text messages. They were all from Emily. The messages were all about the same subject. Sam.

I saw Sam and his girlfriend today.

Why aren't you replying to me? I need to talk to you about Sam.

I know I screwed up but I just need someone to talk to. I'm really hurting about Sam.

Leah, please answer me. I need you.

I rolled my eyes and dialed Emily's number. I wanted to hear what new story she was going to tell me.

"Leah?"

"I'm sure you have caller ID Emily. You know it's me. What do you want," I asked.

"I saw Sam and his girlfriend at the store. They looked really happy and-"

"Look Emily, I'm not going to sit here and listen to you blab about someone you left high and dry. Any kind of pain you're feeling right now is pain you brought on yourself. If it's not an emergency, please do not call me. Good bye," I pressed the end button and put my phone back in my bag.

"What did she want," Jacob asked glancing over at me.

"To talk to me about Sam and Lydia. I guess she saw them at the store and assumed they were boyfriend and girlfriend. You know how dramatic Emily can be."

"Hi mommy and daddy, come look at my masterpiece," A'Liyah greeted Jacob and I as soon as we came through the front door.

"Hey you two. How is the porch coming along," my mother peeked her head out from the kitchen. We followed Ally into the kitchen, where she was coloring.

"Good so far. We were interrupted by the leeches, they had some news to tell us," I replied. A'Liyah was shoving her drawing in my face.

"Look mommy, look," A'Liyah smiled as I examined her colorful picture.

"It's pretty. We'll have to hang this up on the fridge."

A'Liyah smiled widely and ran off into the living room.

"What's going on," my mother asked.

"The vampire giving us all the information on this Tony guy, may be dead," Jacob explained.

"Wow. So what does this mean?"

"We may be at war again if Tony decides to attack. You know he wants Dakota because that was his packmate's son,"Jacob said.

My mom shook her head. "It's always something."

"Yea I know. Where's JJ," I asked.

"Oh he's taking a nap. A'Liyah wore him out. You know she reminds me of you when you were her age. You used to drive Jacob up a wall until he was passed out somewhere."

"She's still does that." I slapped Jacob's arm.

Nessie's POV

I had been practicing hiding my thoughts from my father for a long time. I knew it irritated him to death, but it bugged me that he could read my mind. It took me a while to get my thoughts under control, but now I was a pro at it. It was going to be easy to sneak away from here without him knowing my plan ahead of time.

I finished up the final sentence to my letter and signed my name. I laid the letter on my bed and picked up my duffle bag. My family would be so disappointed in me, butthis was for the best. I was doing this for my son and no one was going to stop me.

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