It had been a few months since Seth had told Jade he was her father. She had taken it better than I thought she would. I looked at their retreating forms heading into the forest for a run through the trees.
Seth had admitted to everybody the lies he had spun about me, and taken a punishment merited out by Sam. He had been trying to win my trust back for awhile now, but he had yet to succeed.
I want to believe he is sincere with all my heart, but then I look at shy little Sara Louise who wouldn't have much to do with me and remember him walking away with her.
Cash started coming around again and apologized for ignoring me after he imprinted on Sara Louise. I accepted. My pack was once again strong around me.
I heard my little girl laughing at something Seth was doing. She was so happy to have a daddy. On her birthday she thanked me for giving her what she had asked for and I cried.
I heard a cry in the yard and took off. Jayson and Leah's little boy James had pushed Sara down. I snarled at him and he took off running. I picked little Sara up and carried her inside. The side of her face was all bruised were she hit the rocks, and her little knees were skinned up. She had me kiss all her boo boo's and put band aids on her knees.
I fed her and rocked her gently till she fell asleep. She patted my face with her little hand right before she closed her eyes and whispered. "I love you Momma." Tears sprang to my eyes and flowed freely down my cheeks as I looked at her sleeping form. "I Love you to Sara."
I laid her down in Jade's bed and walked back into the kitchen were Seth was once again attempting to make macaroni. He was doing better then normal. He turned, "Cadence, Sweetie why are you crying? Are you okay?" I nodded and leapt into his arms. I pressed my lips to his. "She called me Momma." He cuddled me closer to him ad buried his nose in my hair. "You are her Momma, Cade. She loves you." I sobbed and he gently stroked my hair. "Cade, I know this sounds a little juvenile, but will you go out on a date with me Friday?" I looked deeply into his eyes and nodded. He beamed and pressed his lips to mine again.
We never went on our date. Seth was supposed to pick me up at eight o' clock on Friday, but he never showed. Didn't call or anything. At first I was pretty pissed and hurt because I was finally ready to let him become a part of my life and he just blew me off.
I walked over to Sue's to get Jade and Sara Louise was still there. Sue stood as I walked in, her eyes furrowed in confusion as Jade and Sara came to greet me.
I looked at the differences in the children. Sara was shy and reserved while Jade was outgoing and spunky. I pulled them to me in an embrace and froze as I caught a faint scent.
A snarl flew from my mouth and I scooped up the girls and ran. I heard the sound of crashing footsteps as I ran. I felt my body tremble wanting to change and howled into the night.
I could hear the sound of ripping clothing behind me as I came into sight of Sam's house. Everyone was gathered there. "Darius!" I screamed as I dove to the side to avoid the wolf that crashed down where I had been standing.
There was a roar as my pack leapt forward. Sam's pack reacted a little slower, but soon joined the fight. I shifted quickly and ran to a safe haven.
I could hear one of them pursuing me but they paused at the boundary line for a minute, otherwise they would have gotten me. They leapt across the line and were taken down by a very unhappy Emmett.
He grabbed the girls and me and ran to the house. He sat me down next to chase and the Cullen's ran outside to protect their own. Finally I heard the fighting stop ad the Cullen's re-entered the house.
"Who were they? There was only two out there and it took all of us to take them down." I shivered as I remembered my almost forgotten nightmares. "I think it's time for everyone to hear the story of how my pack was destroyed. Call the wolves."