Ppov

I ran alongside my brothers in wolf form racing to our newest pack member.

This isn't something I'd wish on anyone but I can't say I don't enjoy it. It helps balance out my anger...sometimes.

The only thing is that we didn't have a choice in this. But we all embraced it as our heritage but the fucked up thing is that we had to give up school.

Sam and I already graduated but Jared was still a junior and with the whole wolfing out thing, school was hard and with our families not able to know that added to more problems.

The council didn't give us the education we needed or at least help us. Jared's mom thinks he's doing drugs, but what parent wouldn't?

Your son was a straight A-B student and then their grades slips, they drop out of school, and then come home at odd hours.

I just wish someone was there to help him, but he's got Sam and I. And we don't get much money just the monthly stipend they give us.

We deserve more than that. We're risking our asses every fucking day, and especially when the Cullen's were here.

When I phased I had no one and nothing to worry about. My dad walked out on my mom when I was young and 2 years ago when I was sixteen, my mom did the same.

But now I do have someone to worry about. I was brought out of my thoughts by the panicked thoughts of...fuck... Jacob Fucking Black.

What? What's going on?! How is this possible?! Please tell me I'm dreaming... (Jacob)

No Jacob this is not a dream. (Sam)

What do you mean? (Jacob)

The legends are true dude. We turn into wolves. (Jared)

It's our job Jacob to protect the people of La Push. (Sam)

What?! I don't want this!

Neither did we pup (Paul)

I wasn't stupid. I knew how he felt about Swan.

Jacob think of happy thoughts. Something that calms you.

I almost growled and attacked Jacob as I saw him think of Swan. Images of her.

But I did see the conversation about how she felt about him and that he was nothing but a brother to her. I had to hide a smirk at that.

Sam also noticed what Jacob thought of.

I'll have to talk to him about that.

No shit Sam.

We watched as Jacob unphased naked as the day he was born. Sam unphased and handed Jacob a pair of cut offs.

I unphased as well, Jared following suite standing next to me.

"Anger is usually the emotion that triggers the phase, so what had you angry?" Sam asked curiously.

"I don't know. I was listening to my dad talk to Charlie Swan about Bella went with that Edward guy in the woods and I just became really angry. My dad pushed me outside and I got angrier and then this happened."

Sam nodded and then Jacob's eyes got really wide. "Wait Bella! And The Cullen's!" Jacob proceeded to move and I blocked his path.

"She's fine Jacob and The Cullen's are gone." Sam soothed. I rolled my eyes. "W-were they?"

"Vampires?" I growled finishing his sentence. He nodded and looked angry all over again. "Hey, calm down. With you being a new wolf, you can't be near humans. So Jared will show you the ropes. Tomorrow you come to my house and we'll tell you everything you need to know and a bonfire is tomorrow as well."

Jacob started to protest and I couldn't hep the growl this time. "But Bella.." He started. "Is none of your concern." I growled.

"What's your problem?" Jacob sneered at me and I growled. Oh you have no idea. I thought. "Enough you two!" Sam alpha ordered us both, and I stopped growling immediately, the order taking over quickly.

"Jared go on and show Jacob what he needs to know." Jared nodded and phased. It took Jacob a minute but he too followed after.

"Paul c'mon. I have a feeling this is going to be an issue."

I paced Sam's front yard. I had no idea Jacob's...erm feelings ran this deep. And I wasn't worried by any means. I was just pissed.

"Paul. Just calm down. Maybe we can work something out. Just...go talk to Bella. You two were in the middle of a conversation.

As he said her name I was already walking up the steps. I walked in to see Bella and Emily laughing at some tv show.

"Hey Paul." Emily said to me. I smiled and kissed her cheek as she walked pass whispering, "I'll leave you two alone then." I walked over to the couch and sat next to my mate. Hmmmm how to do this?

I decided to start where we left off. "So Swan, how did you know about us?" I ran my eyes over her taking in every inch of her. My eyes settled on hers as she bit her lip.

"The Cullen's let a few things slip and knowing Laurent I know he's told you what's happened.

Edward sometimes forgot to...dazzle me and I knew who he was talking about when he spoke to Carlisle. The La Push tribe.

Of course it's going to be the shirtless guys that walk around looking over everything and everyone."

"And you're not scared?" I asked. "No. If Laurent waswilling to trust you, so can I." I hummed. Something was nagging at me though.

"What's with you and that leech anyway?" I had to stifile a growl. Bella cocked her head to the side trying to think.

"Well, when Victoria came Laurent was already willing to protect me. Jasper the one that could feel emotions could feel a type a father and daughter bond between us. Just like me and my dad. And I knew I could trust him. He helped me. We wont be seeing him again. You didn't kill him right?"

She asked looking at me with a raised eyebrow. I knew I should be a little pissed about her protectiveness over the leech but I can't help but want to thank the fucker. He saved my mate so he was in my debt.

"No he ran off after he told us about how The Cullen's felt for you. If they felt for you that way, like you being their most prized possession why did they leave?"

"That's the funny thing. They were called to Italy and they left me here. They say they're going to return, but I doubt it. Vampire royalty is in Italy."

I hummed soaking up this information knowing Sam was in the kitchen listening to every word.

"Bella do you believe in soul mates?" I asked straight to the point. She looked confused for a moment.

"Might as well. Vampires and wolves exist so why not? Why?" Well here goes nothing.

I explained everything to her about imprints and soul bonds explaining the differences. I watched as her face showed different emotions.

"So in the woods? You were the gray wolf? That feeling of..safety was from you?" I nodded staying quiet. I watched her every move. How she played with her hand,

it her lip, all of it. "So I'm your mate?" "Yes, but I'n not going to force you into anything. If you don't want this tell me and we can be friends.

But if you want this. You want me. And know I do want you. I can feel you wherever you are and feel your every emotion."

I reached my hand out and stroked her face, and my wolf happily growled at the fact that she leaned into my touch.

"There will be no denying it is there? The pull?" She asked. "No." I whispered watching her face. The pull is so strong to her. I couldn't help but nuzzle my nose into her neck.

"Okay." She whispered. "Okay?" I asked a little confused. She looked at me and smiled. "If you say you want me and there is no denying I want you. I accept it."

Well this was easy. I kissed her. Hey if your mate says she want to be with you then yeah, I'm going to kiss her. I laughed as she gaped again.

"C'mon Swan let's get you something to eat. I'll take you home after."