When I opened my eyes the next morning I was in my own bed and Embry was kissing down my stomach. "Mmmm" I moaned, I loved it when he woke me up like this, "good morning baby" I mumbled. "Good morning is right" he said, right before removed my shorts and licked me from bottom up. "Where's Cammie?" I managed to ask. "Seth took her to Sam and Emily's to play with SJ. We're supposed to be there in about one hour for breakfast, but I'd rather have you" he said as he attacked my clit with his tongue.
Sex with Embry never got boring, he knew how to please me in ways that I never thought possible. He pushed two fingers in me, curving them so they hit my sensitive spot and I loudly moaned. "So close Embry, don't stop" I managed to get out. He hummed, the sensation vibrating through me and sucked my clit into his mouth and lightly bit down. That did it, I came, writhing at his touch and screaming his name. He licked me clean and climbed back up my body, kissing every part he could reach along the way. He reached my lips and kissed them tenderly, pushing his way into me. We both moaned as our bodies connected making us one. We made sure we took our time cherishing each other bodies, it wasn't often we got to be completely alone. Sweat was dripping from our bodies and the only sounds were the moans of pleasure coming from us and the sound of our skin slapping together. "So close Bella" Embry managed to grunt out and he reached down for my clit, rubbing it with his thumb. I felt the coil in my stomach release just as I felt his release deep within me.
We lay there breathing heavy, our hearts racing. "I love you Bella" he lightly said, kissing me softly on the lips. "I love you too, now let's shower and get to Sam's before they wonder where we are". "Hmmm, don't wanna. Would rather stay here with you all day" he murmured. "Tempting, but we have to get to Cammie" I kissed him and got up and walked to the bathroom, "you comin' Mr. Call?" I asked, adding a seductive sway to my hips.
Our shower ended up taking longer because it resulted in more love making, but we finally managed to get out, dressed and to Sam's house. "Hey leech lover" Paul yelled as we walked in. Embry growled and Rachel slapped him upside the head. "Ow, what was that for?" Paul asked, "for being an idiot" Rachel told him. He muttered something too low for human ears, but it made Embry growl again.
"Momma! Daddy!" Cammie yelled as she toddled her way over to us. I bent down and scooped her up "hey baby. Where's Seth?" I looked around; normally he was following behind her. "Sethy all pwetty. Me and SJ make him pwincess. Come see momma" she pulled my hand and I followed her into the toy room. Sure enough, there was Seth, dressed like a princess. He had a tiara on his head, complete with fake ear rings, a necklace, bracelet and feather boa. I cracked up laughing at the sight of him, "it suits you Seth", I said in between giggles. His cheeks flamed up dark red and I grabbed out my cellphone and snapped a picture. He was like play dough in my daughter's capable little hands. He would jump off a bridge if it made her happy.
I walked back to the kitchen and grabbed a coffee mug, filling it with coffee, cream and sugar. Sitting beside Emily I grabbed my phone out and showed her the picture. She cracked up in laughter, which caused everyone else to come look. Everyone laughed but Quil, "I bet you'd all do it if your imprints asked. And don't lie either" and everyone shut up because they knew it was true, they would do basically anything we asked them to do, even if it included dressing up like a princess.
"Breakfast is ready" Emily yelled fifteen minutes later. It was like a stampede of ten hungry wolves as they all raced their way to the kitchen, pushing each other out of the way. I shook my head and went and grabbed two plates, one for a Cammie and one for myself. I took what we'd eat and went and sat down next to Embry, Cammie was sitting next to Seth, like usual. "This is awesome Em" Paul said with his mouth full of food, which earned another smack from Rachel, "don't talk with your mouth full of food. You're teaching Cammie and SJ bad manners" she scolded him like he was a child. "Well it is" he muttered and rolled his eyes. He was telling the truth though. Emily made the most delicious breakfasts, even better than mine.
Everyone was almost finished eating when Emily spoke up "I'd like to make an announcement". Everyone stopped and waited, you could hear a pin drop. "I'm pregnant!" she squealed out. Immediately the table erupted in talk, some were congratulating Sam, others Emily. I noticed Leah get up and discreetly slip out the back door. "I'll be right back" I whispered to Embry, hoping only he'd hear. He nodded and I got up and followed her, I found her on the back porch, looking out into the forest. "Leah," I said softly, knowing she'd likely heard me before I even spoke. "Oh, hi Bella. I thought it was someone else" I could hear the tears in her voice. I went and stood beside her she was silent for a few minutes and then she spoke. "She is living my dream. The way I was supposed to be living my life. Married to Sam, having gorgeous babies. I loved him Bella, I still do. What's wrong with me? Why can't I let him go? It's been six years and I still can't get over it" she cried. I instantly felt guilty, if it hadn't been for the Cullen's than this would have never happened "I'm sorry" I quietly said. She looked at me, her eyes full of tears "for what?" she asked. "For making the Cullen's stick around" I told her. She snorted "don't be ridiculous Bella, they came here before you even did. Years before actually. I'll admit, I didn't like you at first. I wondered why you wanted to hang out with a bunch of bloodsucking parasites, but in a way I understand." Her confession had me stunned, how could she understand? "You can't help who you love Bella. Vampire, werewolf, human...if doesn't matter. You love who you love. Do you still love him Bella?" she asked me. "No" I said, not missing a heartbeat, "I did, for the first couple of months. Even after Embry imprinted on me. I'm sure you've seen it in his mind. It took me a long time to get over Edward. But no, I don't love him anymore Leah" it was the truth, Embry and Cammie were my world now, I couldn't imagine living my life any other way.
She was silent for a few more minutes, "you know, I constantly wonder what is wrong with me" there were tears coming down her face again. "There is nothing wrong with you Leah" I insisted. "Yes there is Bella" she was angry now, "I'm the only female werewolf in Quileute history. Until me only men phased. I can't even imprint" she laughed bitterly. I lightly touched her hand, "you don't know that Leah. You've never been out of the direct region. There is someone out there for you. Besides, you don't need imprinting to tell you who you love". "Says the girl who is happily imprinted on" she muttered, I don't think I was supposed to hear though. I sighed "I think Embry and I would have found each other without imprinting Leah. Have you ever thought that maybe, just maybe, that imprinting was to just give the couple a boost? What if you haven't imprinted because you already met who is meant to be yours? What if you don't need imprinting to tell you that you belong together?" I was grasping at straws, but she suddenly smile. "Do you really believe that Bella?" she asked, hope filled in her voice. "I really do Leah" I smiled back. "Well, I can't let him go regardless. You have no idea what it's like when we're phased together. To see the pain and regret he has. To know that he still loves me but that it doesn't matter, that it's dull in comparison to Emily" her voice was hard, loathing. I was thoughtful for a minute, "Leah, have you ever thought about stopping?" Her eyes were curious "what?". "You know, phasing. Embry told me that when a wolf gets good control of their anger than they can stop phasing." I truly believed she could stop if she wanted to. "Well, it's not that easy" she huffed, "and besides. The Cullen's are back, along with the stray human bloodsucker. The tribe is at risk and the pack needs me." "I bet if you talked to Jake he wouldn't object. I'm sure that nine guys can handles the Cullen's and one nomad" I urged her. She gave me a sad smile, "I'm gunna go for a run. Clear my head. Thanks for talking to me Bella". Before I could respond she bolted off into the forest and phased, shredding her clothes in the process.
I stood outside for a bit longer, letting the cool wind whip against my face. The back door opened and closed and Sam came to stand beside me, his face hard. "What Leah told you...it stays between the pack, you and her. It never gets back to Emily" he demanded. I snorted unattractively "don't worry Sam, your dirty little secret is safe with me. However, I don't understand how you can continue to hurt her. You're making it impossible for her to let go. Is that what you want? For her to hurt forever?" His face twisted in pain, obviously I'd said what everyone else was too scared to say, "Of course I don't want that. I want her to be happy again, fall in love, have babies, and get married. It's just...hard". "It's not hard Sam, you are just making it harder than it should be. Not just for you, but for her" I muttered as I turned to walk into the door. "I bet you'd understand if Embry and you were in this position" I heard him say. I froze dead in my tracks and turned to him, my cheeks red with anger "no, because Embry would want me to move on and be happy. He wouldn't be a selfish ass who held on to the past to torture me" I spat at him and stomped off into the house.
"Let's go Embry. I'm suddenly not comfortable being here" the anger still evident in my voice. The table was silent, likely in shock at my sudden outburst of anger. "Oh dear" Emily exclaimed "what happened?" I sighed, I wanted to tell her everything but I wouldn't be the one to get on Sam's bad side, I didn't want him and Embry fighting, not today at least. "Nothing Em. I just want to go home. Breakfast was great, thanks. And congrats on the pregnancy, I hope it's an easy one. Come on Cammie, time to go home". "But I wanna tay wif Sethy and SJ" she begged. I rubbed my temples, a head ache starting to form "now Cammie, momma means it. It's time to go home. Seth can come if he wants and maybe you can come back in a few days and play with SJ or he can come to our house". I picked her up, ignoring her protests and took her to the car, buckling her into her car seat as everyone watched from inside, too stunned to even speak, "let's go Embry" I yelled.