Chapter Thirteen

Pack

Sam slowed down as he entered the clearing. Jacob stood in front of Margarete.

You're protecting her?

Jacob stayed still, I have to, Sam.

Margarete closed her eyes, taking a step back, "Boys, please phase back. There's too many thoughts in both of your heads."

No.

Sam, come on. It'll be easier.

Fine. I hope you know what you're doing Jacob,

Jacob and Sam both went behind the trees to phase. Sam had brought an extra pair of pants for Jacob. A few minutes later, they both came walking out.

Jacob walked back over to Margarete, "Sam, this is Margarete Ermolt and she has no intentions of breaking the treaty."

Sam kept his eyes on her, "You're going to believe a bloodsucker? You're willing to risk the lives of the pack and the people of La Push?"

Jacob sighed, "I don't really have a choice at the moment, do I? I've imprinted."

"I came here to stop it, but Bella got in that way," Margarete said calmly.

"Don't you think not coming here would have worked out better?" Sam asked.

Sighing, she shook her head, "I thought that, but I was suppose to have a few weeks. It was a close call when Jacob first came back, but Edward kept him far enough away for it not to happen. Then the second time, Bella ruined it."

Jacob looked at Margarete, "That was you with Edward?"

She nodded, "See how well it worked? You didn't even know."

Sam sighed, "How is this going to be fixed?"

"Bella will realize she is meant to be with Jacob. Not Edward," she said simply.

Sam laughed, "If she hasn't realized already, what makes you think she will now?"

Jacob cleared his throat, "Edward, is willing to move things along."

"Even love, is worth sacrificing," Margarete replied softly.

Sam didn't take his eyes off of Margarete, "Is he going to leave her again? Then Jacob jumps in to rescue her? That didn't work out so well last time now, did it?"

"The last time this happened, she didn't realize she was in love with Jacob. She didn't realize until the end."

"I don't know what's more hilarious. A werewolf imprinting on a vampire or you thinking Bella will leave that leech on her own free will," Sam said with a small laugh.

Jacob rolled his eyes, "If you have any ideas on how to change this, then we're all ears."

Sam stepped closer, "Let's kill this leech. That'll break the imprint."

Jacob side stepped and stood directly in front of Margarete, protecting her, "She won't be harm, Sam. I don't care if you're the leader. She isn't to be touch."

Margarete smirked, "Looks like I have lots of protectors."

"Lots? Who else is protecting you?" Sam asked.

"Emmett," Jacob spat. "The big one. He has a thing for her."

Sam leaned closer, sniffing, "Is that why she smells so foul?"

Margarete crossed her arms over her chest, "You don't smell so hot yourself, dog."

Growling, Sam moved even closer, "I could get to you before Jacob even had a chance to phase."

She grinned, "And you think I wouldn't be able to react? Do you think I'm just a little helpless vampire? Please. I'm smarter, quicker and stronger than you and your whole pack combined."

Jacob couldn't help but smile, "She's right, you know. She isn't like the rest of them."

"I think it's time for you to run home to your father, Jacob," Sam hissed.

"He's right. You should. I need to get back, anyway. It's almost day light and I'm seeing lots of sun," Margarete agreed, staring up at the night sky that was slowly fading.

Jacob turned to her, "Am I going to see you again?"

She put a hand on his cheek, smiling sweetly, "I don't think that would be best. Stay with your pack in La Push. Bella should be visiting soon. Make sure she's welcomed."

Jacob nodded and Sam had a look of disgust as he walked away. Jacob leaned forward and kissed her forehead lightly, then left.

he growled.

Sam thoughts screamed.