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Chapter 31

"Leah, Seth, outside." Jacob ordered, pointing towards the door.

Seth and I turned and walked out but not without a departing snarl at the hovering new daddy. He met my snarl with a glare that could melt ice.

"Is Bella ok?" Seth asked worriedly once we reached the front lawn. I still can't believe I'm related to him.

"The venom is pumping through Bella's veins as we speak. That's what I needed to talk to you two about."

"Do you think Sam is planning an attack?" I asked. I'm sure the leeches were probably distracted but Sam would still be out numbered. "Wait, hold the phone, you imprinted on the mutant?"

Jacob's muscles clenched and he snarled at me. "Don't you dare call her that, ever, or I'll snap your neck, Leah."

"Ha like you could catch me," I laughed but I saw the fury in his face. "I'm sorry Jake, I promise." Holding up two fingers in a scout's honor position.

"As far as we know, Sam doesn't know about Renesmee yet. Which means he doesn't know about Bella. But he needs to be told what's happening." Jacob's muscles were uncoiling as he mentioned Renesmee.

"Ok then, let's go." I said simply. I don't know why this was such a major discussion.

"I can't go. I mean I physically can't." Jacob spoke. "I can't bring myself to leave Renesmee."

"Jake you're our Alpha. Are we supposed to govern ourselves now?" Seth asked.

"That's why I'm appointing Leah as my second. When I'm with Renesmee she's the alpha, Seth."

"What!!" Seth's jaw dropped. "I thought I was you're second!"

"That was only because you joined me first. Sorry Seth but Leah's my second now."

I fought the urge to stick my tongue out at Seth. "Ok, so you want me to go and tell the other pack about you and Renesmee." I concluded.

"Yes." He agreed. "But the treaty isn't broken. I gave Edward permission, as Ephriam Black's line, to bite Bella. Bella wasn't a victim, I see that now." The pain he used to have in his eyes for Bella had seemed to disappear. It wasn't like he was talking about a lost lover, but a hurting friend. His heart was changing.

I swallowed a rising lump in my throat. "Kay. Let's move, Seth."

"Gosh, Leah. You've been a second for all of one minute and you're already bossing me around." Seth grumbled.

"I've been bossing you around since you were born, Seth. Get over it."

"Quit the sibling stuff you guys." Jacob growled, heading quickly back into the house. "Good luck." He called back.

Seth and I phased then started running towards the border. Seth was ticked about moving down in ranks and was hurt that Jacob didn't think high enough of him to make him in charge. Seth, I'm the older more responsible one. No offence but you're just a kid to us. Jacob didn't do it because he likes me better. Hell if he choose everything by our personalities I'd be back in Sam's pack.

Seth didn't respond but I could see that he was warming up to the idea. I promise not to boss you around toooooo much. I laughed, grinning a wolfy smile.

Seth laughed also. The night was still and all we could hear was our unlabored breathing and our pad's rustling fallen leaves. It was like the whole wood knew that a demon child had been born. You're gonna have to stop calling Renesmee that or Jacob will kill you. Don't diss another wolf's imprint. Seth thought, stating our unwritten code.

We were reaching the border and I could smell the other pack's trails. I don't think we should cross the border. There are two of us and seven of them. Howl for them as I phase, and don't look!

Don't worry I'm not that interested in seeing my sister naked. I already have remember, grandma made us take a bath together when I was 3. He laughed.

Bring that up again and you'll be missing a limb. I growled. I stepped off to the side and phased, quickly pulling my clothes on in rehearsed steps as Seth let out a deafening howl.

I stepped out from the bushes and already heard the pounding of paws galloping towards us. I stood beside Seth, feeling suddenly conscious of my image. I pulled the twig out of my hair and attempted to smooth out the snarls. Seth poked me in the shoulder, giving me a sympathetic glare. I half smiled at him and patted his head.

The other pack pulled up in front of us, Sam at point with Jared and Paul flanking him. "Hello." I greeted, taking a small step forward.

Sam looked from me to Seth then at Jared. Jared nodded and I watched as Sam's form morphed until he was human again. I averted my eyes for a second so he could pull his pants on.

"What is it Leah? Where is Jacob?"

I turned back to him. "Bella gave birth this afternoon to a bouncing baby girl."

A rumble of snarls and mutters rippled through the other pack. Sam slightly lifted a hand to shush them. "Is the treaty broken or is Bella dead?"

"Bella is a couple hours into her transformation but the treaty isn't broken. Jacob gave them permission."

Another uncial snarl sounded from them, Sam's face contorted. "What gives Jacob that right?"

"He is Ephriam Black's grandson, he has every right. He should be you're alpha, Sam." I replied flatly.

Sam's eyes narrowed at my remarks. "What is the infant? Does it pose a danger to us?"

"It doesn't hold any danger." I said without really knowing the answer. "I'm also happy to announce that Jacob imprinted on the thing, Renesmee."

Sounds erupted from the opposite wolves but I couldn't tell if they were surprised, angry, or excited. "Jacob what?" Sam breathed.

"That's why he's not here. He couldn't leave her side." I tried to not let venom drip from my words.

Sam rubbed the back of his neck. "Well that changes a lot of things. No harm can be done to another wolf's imprint. Thank you, Leah. Is that all?"

I nodded. "I'm sure we will meet with you again soon to give you an update. And tell Billy and Sue hello from us will you?" I added as a side note. I tried not to think of how much I missed my mother.

Sam nodded. "I will." He turned back to his pack and I darted behind a bush to strip and phase.

Did I do ok, Seth?

Perfecto. He laughed. Really, you did great. I couldn't have done better.

Thanks, I laughed with him. I guess we should head back to lover boy now.