Sorry I didn't post yesterday, to make up for it I'll post 2 chapters!

Chapter 9

I didn't get to catch up on much sleep before a soft howl woke me. I recognized it as Jacob. I rolled over cursing. What was it now?

I slid my window open, not wanting to face Mom and Billy in the kitchen and slipped out. I pulled my clothes off and used the anger I had about being woken up to phase.

There was another newborn.

This time it was Brady, another one of Seth's friends. Seth, Collin, and Jacob were there with him already, the rest of us were on our way. This was getting kind of tiring.

The thoughts of the others were more worried than last time. Something big was coming. Sam and Jared started to worry for their imprints' safety. I bit back my irritation and tried to tune out the other's thoughts as I ran, focusing on my steps.

Jacob has Bella said anything about visiting vampires or something? Sam asked, worried over what would happen.

No she hasn't said anything, but I can ask the leeches tomorrow. I'm going to their crypt for Bella's graduation party.

I felt the shock radiate through our bodies. He was doing what!?

Jacob appraised our reactions and replied, Well if you're that worried I'll take Quil and Embry. I'm not that worried, there'll be a bunch of humans there.

Sam nearly growled at Jacob's cockiness. We can all tell you're not worried Jake. Quil, Embry, do you mind going with Jacob?

They were hesitant but agreed. It seemed they'd do almost anything for Jacob. How cute.

Jacob turned his head at me and glared letting out a low growl. If I could have smiled back I would have.

Brady was just starting to calm down a bit once the sun started setting. [i]It's getting dark, we need wolves on patrol. Leah, Embry and Jared can go.[/i] I didn't know Sam could be so bossy.

I tried to complain but I decided it was better than babysitting the newborns again. Embry, Jared and I took off towards the border. One by one we felt the other fade out until it was just us and the two newborns. Evidently we were on both patrol and babysitter duty. Jared slipped a thought about how I was the woman so I should stay with the kids. If Jared hadn't been so fast I would have taken a piece out of his neck, instead my jaws made a snapping sound as they clamped down on thin air.

Once reaching the trail we split up. Jared went one way and Embry and I went the opposite way. I didn't feel like going slow. I'll race ya Embry.

Evidently Jacob hadn't told them about our patrol last night, he thought he'd be able to beat me hands down. I was just a girl anyways. You're on! He let out a yip and took off.

I left him choking on my dust.

Embry was deep in thought as we ran. He thought about a lot of different things, ranging from school to girls. He seemed so open with this werewolf mind link thing. One of the thoughts startled me. It was so fleeting that I barley caught it something about Embry's dad.

I started to think. His mom was single, and had moved to the rez from a different tribe. A different tribe. I felt my eyes get wide. His father had to be a Quileute and it seemed the prime suspects were either Quil Sr., Joshua Uley, or Billy.

Oh crap. Embry sighed as he realized what I was thinking. I guess you would have found out eventually. Embry wasn't very proud of the fact that he had caused so much scandal.

Jared cut in. We try not to bring it up, Leah. Please don't.

I didn't say anything. I just kept running. Embry was far behind now, looking over my shoulder I could barely see him with my incredible wolf vision. I let out a barking laugh and kicked up my speed.