Chapter 25
Kai's point of view
It's been two days since Brady and Emma got together and now it's the night before the newborn battle. I'm really nervous and worried. What if someone gets hurt? What if someone dies? What if Embry dies? What will happen to me if he does? What if Brady gets hurt? Will Emma feel it and be crushed?
"Kai?" Embry asks entering my room through my window.
"Huh?" I ask snapping out of my thoughts.
"I know what you're thinking about." he says.
"Well it's kinda hard not to." I say.
"Nothing's going to happen." he says taking my hands in his and kissing them.
"But what if something does happen. Like someone gets hurt or dies?" I ask.
"We won't." he says.
"How can you be so sure?" I ask as a tear falls down my face. I look away at Embry as more tears start to fall.
"Kai look at me." Embry says and moves my chin down. Our eyes lock and he rubs his thumbs over my hands. "Everything will be fine. We're all going to be fine." he says.
"Embry I can't lose you." I say.
"You won't, I promise." he says. I lean down and kiss him. Soon things start to get passionate and heated. He's hovering over me while I'm on my bed. His hands are in my hair and my hands are in his hair. I run my hands over his amazing chest and moan.
"Mmm Kai." he whispers. I move my hands over my shirt buttons and start to undo them."Wait!" he says and breaks away.
"What?" I ask blushing bright red.
"You don't need to do that." he says referring to taking my shirt off.
"Embry I want to." I say.
"Kai are you really ready for that?" he asks.
"Embry I love you and this might be our last night together." I say.
"I love you too but this is not our last night together, I promise." he says.
"Well now I feel like an idiot." I mumble covering my eyes with my hands.
"Hey don't say that." he says removing my hands.
"I have a right to. Being rejected is embarrassing." I say.
"Kai I just wanted to make sure you were ready, I wasn't rejecting you." he says and I sigh. I pull my pillow over my face and he chuckles.
"Shut up." I grumble. He removes the pillow but I close my eyes so I don't look into his.
"Kai open your beautiful eyes." Embry whispers kissing my eyelids. I open my eyes and stare into his. I blush bright red and he smiles kissing my head.
"Embry?" I ask.
"Hmm." he says.
"Can we still kiss?" I ask and he chuckles.
"Always." he says and attacks my lips.
When I hear an annoying sound I open my eyes.
"We have to get going." Embry whispers and I nod. I get up, take a shower, and change. I put on a long sleeve gray shirt, mint green skinny jeans, and mint green converse. I also put on daisy earrings, my charm bracelet, my promise ring, and a silver wolf necklace. I find Embry downstairs cooking eggs and bacon.
"I didn't know you cooked." I say wrapping my arms around his waist.
"I do occasionally." he says. "Your dad is already at Billy's with Old Quil and Sue. Your sister is still sleeping though." he says and I nod.
"I'll go get her up so we can leave soon." I say and he nods. I head upstairs and to Emma's room. I go over to her sleeping form and shake her lightly.
"Wakey wakey eggs and bacey." I say and she chuckles.
"You're weird." she says and I smile.
"Only as weird as you." I say.
"Have they left yet?" she asks.
"No but we need to get going so get up." I say and she nods. I leave her to get dressed and head back downstairs.
Emma's point of view
I couldn't sleep all night because I kept thinking of Brady getting hurt today. It's not fair that we just got together and now he might be hurt! I follow Kai's instructions and take a shower. Then I change into skinny jeans, a white baseball t-shirt with orange sleeves, and orange sneakers. I also put on my golden locket mom gave me, a pink bow ring, pearl earrings, and my promise bracelet Brady gave me yesterday. I spent all day with him and at the end of the day he gave me the bracelet promising he'd always be with me. I'm hoping he's going to keep that promise today.
Kai's point of view
After we all eat Embry drives us to Emily's. The whole way Emma and I get shake with nerves. When we arrive at the house Brady is waiting on the steps. Before the car even stops Emma jumps out and runs to Brady. He catches her and holds her close as he kisses her sweetly. I smile at them as Embry parks the car. We all head inside where all the pack and imprints are. The elders and dad are at Billy's which will be watched by Collin. Brady will be watching Emily's house while the rest of the pack fights, except Seth who is going to be with Edward and Bella.
"We need to leave in two minutes." Sam announces and I frown. Embry pulls me outside and a little into the forest. He pulls me into him and connects our lips. I respond quickly wrapping my arms around his neck. His hands squeeze my hips and I give a little moan. I put as much passion and love into the kiss as I can. When we both need air we break apart.
"I love you Kai and will come back to you, I promise." he says putting his forehead on mine.
"I love you too Embry." I say and kiss him lightly. A whistle breaks us apart.
"I have to go." he says and I nod.
"Be careful." I say.
"I will." he says. "Stay inside and don't come out unless told otherwise." he orders and I nod. We head back to the house where everyone is saying goodbye. I hug all the guys and Leah. I hug Seth and Leah tighter scared for my cousins. I kiss Embry once more and then watch them all walk into the forest. Tears stream down our cheeks as we watch out loved ones go off to battle. Now I know how people in the old days left when they had to watch their loved ones go off to war. I look over to Emma and see her full out crying. I walk over to her and pull her into my arms.
"They'll be okay. Brady will be okay." I whisper as she cries into my shoulder.
Two hours later nothing has happened. Emily's cooking up a storm with Kim while Emma, Claire, and I are watching TV. I get up and head into the kitchen to help cook.
"What can I do?" I ask.
"Um you can make some brownies." Emily says and I nod. I grab the recipe book and flip to the page with brownies. I get out all the ingredients and start to make them.
After I finish the brownies Kim and Emily are finished with lunch and a few other things. It's around one now and we decide to eat. It's so quiet eating without any of the guys here. And there's a lot more food. I frown giving up on eating anymore.
"When's Quilly coming back?" Claire asks.
"I don't know Claire. It might not be until night time." Emily says and the little girl nods her head sadly.
"Claire why don't we go play a game." I suggest and she nods. I take her into the living room and pull out a board game.
"Do you like the game Candy Land?" I ask and she nods. I get it down from the shelf and set it up. Emma soon joins us while Kim and Emily do the dishes and then make more food.
Time goes by slowly but soon it's six and I'm starting to get worried. I'm watching out the window trying to see if they're back yet. I close my eyes and pray that they're all okay. A howl makes me snap my eyes open. I see Brady run up the steps with a worried expression.
"What's wrong? Is someone hurt?" I rush out. Emma flings herself at him and he hugs her tight.
"Brady what's going on?" Emily asks holding Claire.
"Jake's hurt." he says and our eyes widen.
"Where is he?" Emily asks.
"The guys are taking him to Billy's." he says. We all pile into my and Emily's cars and speed to Billy's. When we reach the house we find all the pack, dad, and elders outside pacing and sad. I run over to Embry and he hugs me close.
"Is Jake okay?" I ask.
"All the bones on the right side of his body are crushed." he says as a heart breaking scream fills the air. My eyes water and I look up to Embry. I can tell he's hurting, Jake's one of his best friends. I peck Embry's lips and rub his back soothingly.
"Is uncle Jay going to be okay?" Claire asks as tears stream down her face.
"He'll be fine Claire Bear." Quil says hugging her. I feel Embry tense up and see that Carlisle Cullen has arrived.
"May I?" he asks and Sam nods leading him inside. More screams fill the air and I silently cry into Embry's chest.
When an orange truck appears some growls break out but Sam tells the guys to knock it off. Bella walks out of her truck and over to Billy.
"Hey." she starts but is cut off by Jake screaming. She gasps as Billy squeezes Emily's hand for support.
"It's been going on for awhile." Quil says.
"Doc's re-breaking his bones." Embry says.
"Why did he have to butt in? I could've taken that tick." Leah says.
"Give it a rest, Leah." Paul says. The door opens and all our heads snap to the doctor.
"The worst is over. He'll be all right." he says and we all sigh. Thank you goodness!
"I gave him some morphine, but his body temperature will burn it off soon. I'll come back to set up a drip." he says.
"Thank you." Billy says sticking his hand out and Carlisle shakes it. Carlisle looks to Bella and smiles.
"He's asking for you." he says and Bella nods. Carlisle heads to his car while Bella looks to Billy for approval. He nods his head and she heads inside.
"Jake really needs to get over her." I whisper and Embry nods.
"Why don't we all head home." Emily suggests.
"But I want to see uncle Jay." Claire whines.
"Claire he's tired and needs rest. You can see him tomorrow." Sam says and she huffs but nods.
Later that night Embry and I are in bed but I can't fall asleep.
"Can't sleep?" Embry asks and I nod.
"What does Jake see in Bella?" I ask.
"They were friends when they were little and he's liked her since then. He thinks she's gorgeous and everything he wants in a girl. I don't think she's right for him at all though." he says.
"She's hurt him too much." I say.
"I agree." he says.
"What's he going to do whence she's turned?" I ask.
"I really don't know." he says.
"He needs to focus on finding his imprint." I say and he nods.
"So I never asked but how did the battle go besides Jake getting hurt?" I ask.
"There weren't hundreds of leeches only like fifty. We easily beat them but one hid from us. Leah saw it and went after it. The leech got its arms around her and tried to hurt her but Jake stepped in. But he ended up getting hurt." he says.
"Did you have fun killing the leeches?" I ask.
"A little. I mean ya it's pretty cool that we can kill a leech but it's also tough and hard to focus when you can hear everyone's thoughts. It's a blessing and a curse." he says.
"Do you ever think of me?" I ask.
"All the time. The guys complain about it, especially the ones who haven't imprinted." he says.
"Well I think about you all the time too." I say and he smiles. I lean up and kiss him sweetly. My eyes start to droop and I finally get tired.
"Sleep." Embry orders and I nod closing my eyes. I slowly drift into Embry filled dreams.