a/N: update. sorry it took me so long. i don't know how i got a wb with so much free time on my hands. really sorry, promise it won't take that long to post next chapter.

V. Decisions

A search party was sent the minute the council found out Leah was missing. Some of the Cullens had offered themselves to help. However knowing the danger that was exposing so many of them outside protected lands, they had kept the numbers in the group, small, and the search, short lived. Unfortunately they had returned to the castle empty handed after three days of thorough search. Leah was definitely gone.

Emily, like most of them, had no idea where she could possibly be. But she really hoped they could find her and bring her home safe and sound. She was fully aware that it was her fault that Leah was gone. And if Leah died and with her, Sam's unborn child, the tragedy of the event would destriy her. Her death would loom above their heads for the rest of their lives, rendering their pending happiness, a foolish dream. Besides Emily loved and cared for Leah greatly.

During those three days of search, she had been anxious. She was still recovering from the accident and regardless how guilty Sam felt about it, she didn't blame him or Leah for it. She could only see the marring of her face as the fair price she would have to pay for having Sam imprint on her. Growing up next to Leah, but one step down, she knew Sam since they were kids. And like Leah she had fallen in love with him. How could she not? He was the perfect man, perfect gentleman, handsome and so caring. He was always sweet and polite to her, Leah's cousin. Emily was aware he was Leah's. But sometimes she couldn't help, but wish to be in Leah's place, to be cherished and loved like her, by Sam or even someone like him.

The odds of her getting married were very low, Evelyn was lucky, and then again her luck was short lived. She had no hopes or expectations, she had settled for raising Claire and taking care of Leah's babies eventually. She would've been happy to do so. However fate had thrown a life time opportunity at her, granting her what she had wished and more. The engagement had been announced the same night Emily had been injured. But the night Leah had dissappeared and Alice Cullen had the vision, the preparations for the wedding were rushed. Now they were getting married in less than a month. Emily was set to receive private lessons with Sophie Uley, she had a lot of catching up to do. Rebecca, Rachel and Leah had been prepared their whole lives for this, she had not.

Meanwhile Sam was left to train, while the council decided on what to do to get Leah back. That had decreased the time between Sam and Emily, and they rarely were left to be alone. So when one night Sam came into her room, Emily was bit surprised. His face which had been twisted deep in concentration turned into one of pure adoration as soon as he laid eyes on her. He sat next to her pushing the hair that was covering her half scarred face away, and kissing her scars first and then her mouth.

"You're here" Emily whispered clutching his head into her chest. A sob escaped Sam's lips and it was inevitable. He was crying like a scared child in Emily's lap, who couldn't provide words of comfort for him, because she was letting silent tears run down her face as well.

"She's going to die"Sam croaked."They're going to die and it's all my fault"

"She's strong, they'll find her. I know it·" she tried to assure him. Leah had displayed a series of qualities of self defense during her outbursts . Emily hoped it would be enough to keep her and the baby safe "And you couldn't help it. She knew the imprinting tcould happen, if only she could've understood..."Sam raised his face to the level of hers and looked directly into Emily's eyes. The look was not one of adoration or bliss, it was piercing, tortured and searching. Searching for the feeling behind her words, searching for the assurance that Emily's heart was in sync with his. That all of this had not been for nothing, that in losing Leah, he had gained something more. That it was all worth it.

And so Emily gave him the only answer her heart and her brain could come up with. She closed the distance between them, and kissed him. It was the first time his lips were gracing hers with their touch. It was slow at first. The shape of his mouth fit hers perfectly. Every move the moist flesh did against her lips was the right one. The skin around her lips tingled in response to the contact. Sam probed her lips for entrance, and she gladly opened her mouth and slightly tilted her head to let him in. The fluid and delicate movements were followed by her own mouth, not fighting him, but caressing him, and working to achieve a harmonious pace. She tried hard to supress the moans that Sam's tongue was eliciting from her with each stroke but it was impossible. His actions brought a pool of heat not only to her blushing face, but between her legs as well. A strange pulsing and tingling she had never experienced made her reach for more physical contact. Any part of Sam that rubbed against her, brought her relief and hitched her breath.

He abandoned the insides of her mouth to kiss the countours of her mouth , her chin, her neck, sending sending little vibrations through her pulse point. The boiling high pressure in her body only raised the heat, making it unbearable for both to keep themselves clothed anymore. He delicately pushed her arms to the top of her head in the bed, as he worked his clothes and hers, kissing each new bit of skin that was revealed. Emily was too shy to look at Sam as he did it, instead she closed her eyes and tilted her head back trying to breathe evenly and concentrating on the wet trails his tongue marked down her 's hand pulling her into him granted a high pitched moan of pleasure from the shy girl's lips. Emily's arm found their way into Sam's neck accordingly, pulling him closer until there was no room left for air . It was only a light sheet of sweat between both skins, fusing them into one.

Sam was not forceful as he pushed his knee to part her legs. When his kneecap made contact with her core, he pushed it forward, at the same time feeling Emily pull from his hair. He abandoned her mouth, and pinned her arms with each of his hands against the bed, positioning himself on her entrance. And in one single movement he was pushing himself inside her tight walls trying to bury as much of his length as Emily's clenched skin could allow him. Emily bit her lips hard until it draw blood to drown the scream that had formed in her vocal cords. The pain was something she could handle as long, as she had Sam.

She would feel all the pain of the world for him.

Because it would've been blasphemous to think that something so perfect and that felt so right could be wrong. Somewhere in Emily's mind, she acknowledged this was the perfect answer to Sam's questioning eyes. Because maybe Sam wasn't worth losing Leah, or she wasn't reason enough for him to walk out of Leah's life. However the both of them together surpassed everything, it was fate and destiny, all in one. The supreme greatness of their consumption, was surely greater than one woman. It was greater than the three of them.

It was not imprinting but something greater than what he could've felt for Leah. It was true love. Soulmates.

And no one could fight against it, not even her, Leah.

Emily was not afraid of Rebecca Black. No not at all. She was terrified of her. The fear she held for Rebecca Black was not new, it was always there. Being witness to many of her tantrums and word bashing fits, Emily knew she was someone you didn't want to mess with. The girl was venomous, mean and best friend of her cousin. In the days previous to the imprinting the fact that she was the ultimate best friend of Leah, comforted Emily a little bit. Leah was nothing but caring to Emily. However now that Emily was the one of two main causes of Leah's disgrace, this fact only made her more dangerous to her eyes, and to Sam's. The comfort his hand on hers provided was little, because if it came up to it. She wasn't Sure Sam could protect her or shield her from Rebecca's attack. She was too controlled to resort to physical agression, it was beneath her. Her mouth would be enough to do her justice.

A little part of her knew she deserved whatever Rebecca would say. No one besides Leah and Jake had spoken ill of this whole mess. Even her uncle and her aunt had accepted the facts, no one blamed her, they didn't even blame Sam. That of course maybe had to do with the fact that neither of them knew that Leah was pregnant. That maybe could change their minds. But she couldn't muster the heart to tell them, and she had practically begged Sam not to tell them yet. The possibility of her happiness being short lived was one she refused to accept.

They kept walking in silence. Sam had explained her that they were meeting the others on the field, where they had lived during their werewolf training. She knew all the wolves were going to be there with them, along with their imprints except for her niece. Little Claire had been imprinted upon by Quil Ateara. It was an issue at first but after deep reasoning, and studying his mind. The other werewolves and the council understood how it worked. Emily for one was glad it had happened, because that almost ensured her niece's happiness and safety, and what more she could ask for.

Faint silouhettes came into view, and Emily couldn't identify each of them. But it was crowded. She could feel Sam tensing up.

"What's wrong?"

"The Cullens are here"Sam said through greeted teeth. "I don't know what Jacob..."Sam had to stop there. Because coming out of the shadows was the young man in question, flanked by Quil and Embry, and Rebecca to Embry's right.

"You're the last one to arrive"Jacob said solemnly.

"What's this??"The irritation was crystal clear in his voice "I thought this was about Leah, not you attempting to ovethrow me."Jacob's sarcastic snort followed Sam's taunting.

"This is about Leah, and if you and Emily follow us. We should adress the issue" Jacob said in a cold voice, his face a mask of control and serenity. Embry and Quill followed his lead, and Rebecca sneered at the couple before turning on her heal and following the trio. Emily clutched Sam's hand tigther and walked a step behind Sam.

When they were close enough, Emily was able to recognize the crowd. The dim light several lamps were giving reflected on the features of wolves, humans and vampires. To the left all the Cullen family was there except for the leader and his wife. Bella Swan was sitting with a small raven haired girl chatting animately. The bronze cullen hovering over her protectively. To the right Paul, Rachel, Jared and his imprint were standing, both men looking relieved Sam had arrived. The fact that they waited until Jacob sat on the ground didn't escape Emily's eyes, and judging from the slight vibrating of Sam's hand. He had noticed too. The sight of shaking still scared Emily, the accident was too recent. She knew it had been an accident but her body reacted on it's own accord trying to escape from his touch. Sam seemed to realize when he glanced at her frightened expression and in less than a secon the shaking stopped and he squeezed her hand.

"We are leaving again"Jacob started slowly after everyone had gathered around in a circle.

"We haven't met with the council" Sam spoke quicly interrupting "We can't all leave, we don't know where she is."

"I know where she is"Rebecca said interrupting Sam and glaring directly at him" And if you had a brain, you would too"

"Becca please"Jacob said gesturing with his hand for her to stop. "It's not a blind search, but of course not all of us are leaving"Emily felt a little bit of relief for that. However she was not sure Sam would relinquish the opportunity of bringing back Leah.

"Embry, Rebecca, Quil, Jasper, Rosalie, Emmett and me are leaving" Jacob said "The rest of you are staying"

"Are you the alpha now?"Sam asked riled up "Is this your way of letting me know, you've taken my pack"

"You will remain alpha of the pack. I told my father of my plans. Everything's been decided and discussed" Jacob said with a tone of finality. "Edward"

"My brothers and I want to help. I knew the state of mind in which Leah left. And it's not safe for her outhere"The bronze haired boy spoke" My sister, along with my parents and I will stay behind to grant extra protection to the tribe." Emily could see Jacob slightly wince as the vampire spoke.

"Do I even get to know how,when, and why, this was decided? And why was I not taken into account for it?"

"This matter is too personal for you. You can't be trusted to be or act objectively. You have proven that. When it comes to Leah you can't control youserlf" Jacob added "And so I extended my concern to my father, and we did what had to be done"

"I was with Leah for almost five years. You don't get to tell me a thing about her. I love her , what are you to her?"

"And how long did it take you to forget those years, a minute?"Jacob scoffed ignoring Sam's question.

"What do you care? Do you think you'll imprint on her? Is that why you're so keane on saving her"The voice dripped with sarcasm only hurt Emily. Deep within herself she hoped or wished he didn't care for Leah so much still. But the jealousy boiling within him was too prominent to ignore. "She will never give in, she loves me"

"I never said anything about imprinting, but it's possible."Jacob said a bit more seriously. "And I'm not taking any chances, if it has to happen it should.."

"What if she doesn't want it"countered Sam.

"You said it yourself it's not something you can control" Jacob said eyeing Emily and Sam. Emily did believe what Jacob was saying. Alld the werewolves except him, had imprinted. Why wouldn't he imprint, and on her who had the most stellar blood lineage after the was only logical.

"Sam I'm sure everything will work out"Jared said quietly walking up to him.

"I'm not staying. I'm going" Sam said determined ignoring everyone

"Hell no!!"Rebecca yelled getting up and walking towards Sam."You are the last person she wants to see, you and that bitch" Emily cowered down, fear rendering her motionless, and slow tears started descending down her marred face.

"Control your imprint Embry"Sam roared standing up "I will not allow her, upsetting Emily"

"I'm not a dog, you moron"Rebeca sneered before Embry could even utter a worrd "You two are the reason she was forced to leave in the first place. She's giving up her own life so you can be happy. You both knew the minute Harry found out she's pregnant Sam would've been good as death. Werewolf and alpha wouldn't have save you" Emily looked taken a back Rebecca could speak so freely of the pregnancy. It took her a moment to realize the they already knew, they shared minds after all, and a secret like that one was hard to keep obviously.

"Rachel"Embry said warningly grabbing her hand to keep her from walking any further.

"No, if you think I'm allowing you that, you're wrong. I'm not Leah, I don't love you. And if I have to drag her back here myself I don't care. So enjoy your time left" She turned on her heal and the circle broke. Rachel and Embry went after and the rest of them gathered in small groups again.

"You should've talked to me"Sam said when Jacob walked up to him

"I know"Jacob admitted "But it's better this way"

"I have to talkt to my father and the rest of the council"Sam sighed "Where is she?"

"La Push, at least that's where she's headed"Jacob said.

"Where she asked me to go"Emily heard Sam whisper. She placed her hand on her shoulder as a sign of support.

"How long will you be gone?"Emily asked

"Jasper thinks we might be back in a month, if things go alright"Jacob said "Emily I'm sorry about Becca"

"It's okay. I understand and she's right"Emily gave Jacob a small smile "Sam and I wil try to work things out before she comes back. We'll figure it out" Emily bid goodbye to Jacob and left her fiancee with him talking in hushed whispers. She figured there were things both men needed to discuss alone. She tried to busy herself listening to Kim talk about weddings, and dresses when the end of the conversation between Sam and Jake caught her attention.

"Are you in love with Leah" Sam asked fearfully. Jacob stared back at him for a moment before answering.

"No. I care for her but not in that way"Jacob answered "I have my own reasons for doing this"She noticed how he glanced at Edward and Bella who were talking a couple of feet away. "Sam, I promised her parents and Seth that I would bring her back. I intend to keep my promise" Emily couldn't bear to hear Sam's pleading voice so she pulled Kim out of hearing range.

She wanted Leah safe, she didn't want her to die. But now she wasn't so sure how badly she wanted her to come home.

"I am glad you told me"Sophie Uley said sitting next to Emily

"I know my suggestion was foolish"Emily said between sobs "But I don't know what we're going to do."

"It wasn't foolish my dear"Sophie said "Concealing Leah's pregnancy in her case would've been the best option. And we'll work something out. We can't let any harm come to you, Sam or the babies" Sophie said placing her hand on Emily's protuding belly. Emily shook her head."Quil said that Jacob was bringing her back, that they had waited because of her current state"

"This child needs protection"Sophie continued "My son doesn't need to preocuppy himself with this. I'll think of something. In the meantime, you need to take care of yourself, my grandchild and my least for now we know Leah and the baby are okay. It's a good thing she didn't come with them right away. We have time"

"Will the council forgive Sam?"

"We'll find a way for them to do so. But I need you to trust me Emily"she felt a shiver ran down her spine, when Sophie lifted her chin to force her too straight into her eyes

"I do"her trembled voice whispered. And even if she didn't, she had to now. It wasn't Sam and her anymore, but her own child's life was at stake too.

a/N:finally, will try my best to update again at the end of the week.