42 Chapters. Wow. When I first started this I thought it would just be something to pass the time in my Bioethics class, but it's turned into a great thing. We still have some time to go. A thank you to everyone who replied in the poll, the path is set.

-Blaine POV

Blaine should have known. It was like the Gods were writing his life with a tragedy mindset. It seemed like every time he allowed himself to feel safe, some member of the pack was messing with him. Blaine stood up, he wasn't about to let Paul intimidate him. It was true that he would never be able to overpower the wolf, but if he could he was going to go down fighting. Paul just sneered.

"What the fuck do you want Paul?" Blaine asked.

"You should watch your mouth Blaine. I'm not one to take sides, but if Seth talked to me like that I'd hit him. Jacob might not be as guilty as I thought he was."

Blaine rolled his eyes. "I guess I'm lucky that Emmett isn't abusive then."

Paul let out a snarl, "Jacob is not abusive, if you weren't a stubborn little ass then he never would have beat-"

"We've already had this conversation Paul. Remember? When you threatened me outside of Sam's house, you told me I had a week to leave with Emmett. I left, what more do you want?"

"Yes, you left, and now Jacob is on a fucking suicide watch. How the fuck is he supposed to be an alpha with his guts hanging out?" Paul said, his voice rising in his anger.

"How the fuck is that my problem anymore? I did what you asked, I left. I even came back after his parasuicide so that I could make sure he wouldn't try it again."

Paul sputtered, Blaine was right. Paul had asked Blaine to leave and he had, what else was he supposed to do?

The wolf changed tactics, "The night that I talked to you, you had said something about waiting until something. You were lying when you said that it was until Jacob calmed down, now I want to know what it was."

Blaine shook his head. "Paul, I don't want to fight you, but it's not your place to order me to tell you something. Even if I had a plan, why would I tell you? You'd just go and tell Jacob."

At this point Paul disappeared. At least, it looked that way to Blaine. When he looked in the river though he could see that Edward had tackled him. Both of them were growling at each other, but neither attacked. Paul was at fault for being in Cullen territory, and Edward couldn't attack a wolf without severe consequences. His tackle had not been a deceleration of attack, simply a way to keep Blaine out of harms way.

"I wasn't doing anything leech! I was just talking to him." Paul growled.

"If you have something to say to him you can knock on the door and ask to speak to him. You don't just get to ambush him." Edward countered.

"It wasn't an ambush. I didn't know he had returned until tonight. I followed his scent here and wanted to speak with him. If you're going to get all protective of him though, you can stay here until we're done. I'm not leaving until I talk to him though."

Edward laughed, "I could make you leave dog."

Blaine wasn't about to let them duke it out over the right to talk to him. He stepped closer to the pair and said quietly, "Edward, thank you, but it's okay. I'll finish my conversation with him and then he can go. Could you stay here though?"

Edward nodded, Paul rolled his eyes but asked again "So, like I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted, I wouldn't tell Jacob. I care about two things in this world; Seth, and getting Jacob to resume his role as alpha. If your plan coincides with one of those, then it's a good plan in my book."

For a moment Blaine didn't respond, he was weighing the pros and the cons of telling Paul. If the wolf was telling the truth, then it wouldn't hurt to tell him. However, if he was lying and he told Jacob that Blaine planned to put a spell on him, then everything might be ruined.

He looked to Edward, hoping for some advice, Edward nodded his head,

"He's telling the truth Blaine. He wouldn't tell Jacob, but it's still your decision to make."

Blaine sighed and started to explain, "In three days I turn twenty-one. The binding spell my parents put on me as a child will be broken then. I am going to perform a spell that will remove the imprint from Jacob. He'll be the same except that he won't want to own me anymore. I'll be able to be with Emmett, and Jacob will be able to lead you pack again. It's a win win situation."

Blaine had expected Paul to be happy at this news, but his face was skeptical. "Will he remember what he's done?"

Blaine nodded, and added, "It wouldn't be that hard to remove the last few months from his mind though. My father is an expert at memory spells."

"So, I'm supposed to just let you mess with his mind? And what if it fails? What if Jacob is left a vegetable? That's too many what ifs for me."

"Blaine smiled, "For you maybe, but you haven't grown up around witches. It's not a stretch that you'd be skeptical, but we know what we're doing. The only reason I did it this way was because I want Jacob to leave this with his heart intact. If I wanted to fuck him over, I would've just killed him in the first place."

Paul still wasn't convinced, "Even if I ignored those worries, which I'm not. What about love?" Here, Edward raised his eyebrows, but Paul continued. "Would he ever be able to imprint again? I mean, we only get one and you'd be taking that away."

"My father is currently looking for the best way to do this. I'm sure he would be able to imprint again, but Paul, you can't deny that him imprinting on me was a mistake. I never reciprocated it, it has caused me pain, and it has compromised your pack. Even if it removed Jacob's ability to love, it would end up being better for everyone in the end."

"He has a point Paul," Edward chimed in. "If Jacob is still infatuated with Blaine, then after he turns Jacob will just try to commit suicide again. In his current state, he cannot live without Blaine."

Paul was silent for a moment. He opened his mouth, then closed it like he was thinking about what he was about to say next. When he finally spoke, all anger was gone from his voice. He sounded almost like a child.

"Blaine, I know I've been a dick to you, but it's only because I worry about Jacob. I only want what's best for my tribe. If that means that you have to perform this course of action, then I won't stand in your way. I-"

Paul was cut off by Edward. "Paul, your mate is here looking for you. If Emmett returns and finds two wolves here, especially when one of them has already threatened Blaine...I think it's best if you go."

Paul nodded. He turned to go.

"Paul, you can tell Sam what I told you, but-" Blaine began but Paul waved his hand dismissively.

"Yea yea, No one else in the pack will hear of it. I'll have Sam arrange the patrol shifts to keep it safe." He ran into the woods and disappeared.

Edward turned to Blaine. "Emmett would be mad if he found out that you were talking with Paul alone. Wolves are dangerous and erratic, you need to be more careful. I don't want to lose a brother."

Blaine was touched. Edward considered him a brother.

"Thank you for coming out. I don't think he was going to hurt me, but still...like you said, erratic."

Emmett's promise turned out to be true. He returned shortly after Blaine and Edward returned to the house. Immediately, he knew that something was wrong. He had picked up on Paul's scent. He entered the house in a rush and right away took Blaine into his arms.

"Babe, I thought Paul came over and attacked you or something. Are you okay?" He asked worriedly.

Blaine sighed and started to explain.

What will Emmett do? Will Paul keep his promise? Will Jacob try suicide again? When will Constantine and Servillia show up? We still have so much to find out.