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"Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
But that's all right because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
But that's all right because I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
Ohhh, I love the way you lie"

~ Love the Way You Lie by Rihanna

Sitting in a room surrounded by white wedding dresses wasn't really what I needed at the moment, I slouched down in the sofa while Ems was in the dressing room. It was getting harder for me to pretended everything was alright, like nothing was wrong. I looked over at Kim who gave me a soft smile and squeezed my hand.

"You'll get through this." For a moment I wasn't so sure she was talking about dress shopping… I nodded putting that smile on my face as the dressing door opened.

It had been over a week since my last encounter with Jacob, after that he was barely allowed around me. If it wasn't Paul it was Sam watching us closely, limiting our time together… waiting on Jacob to snap again. They had to let us see each other, they didn't want me sick or hurting apparently if you don't see your imprint on a daily basis you get sick… and you feel like the pain is going to kill you, well this might through a damper in my plans when I leave for Carolina again! I looked at my sister and the fake smile was replaced with a real one, she looked amazing! The dress fit her like a glove. Standing up I walked over smiling as I took in the sweetheart neck line, the way the dress clung nicely to her curves then poofed out at the waist ever so slightly.

"Oh my gosh Ems… you look amazing! Sam really will die when he sees you!" I said leaning in to hug my sister.

"You really think so?"

"I know so!" We shared a 'sister moment' while Kim looked on, she was such a sweet girl, Jared was lucky to have her. I still wasn't sure why every imprint love story was going on like a fairy tale when mine seemed more like a horror/tragedy… oh well buck up butter cup life aint fair. I took a step back letting Kim rush over to admire the dress. Standing to the side I looked over at the window licking my lips as I saw a man with strangely pale skin, his hair was golden brown then I got a look at his eyes, mine widened in response as I saw the golden orbs staring at me. Looking to the other girls I was about to speak when he opened the door and walked in.

"Well well well, doesn't someone look beautiful in their wedding dress." The man spoke causing Kim and Emily to almost jump out of their skin, Ems immediately looked around for me. I walked over closer to the group staring at the man. I could tell by their reaction he was a 'Cullen'.

"Yes, she does. My brother-in-law is very protective…did I mention he has a temper as well? You should back off Golden boy, we don't want to see you hurt." For a reason I couldn't explain, I already loathed and hated the man in front of me. He looked at me and smirked taking a step in my direction.

"Emily you never told me your sister was such a beauty! No wonder Wolf boy seems so torn… I would feel the same way if I had two beautiful women trying to catch my attention." Edward. So this must be Bella's blood sucker. I looked at him and smirked while he smiled at me.

"Yes, I'm Edward dear. It's a pleasure to meet you." Edward said extending his hand toward me I looked at him arching a brow. I didn't see what Bella saw in him, he was too pale, his eyes looked funny… and hell he sure didn't hold a candle to my… to Jacob. As if reading my thoughts Edward stepped forward letting his fingers run through my hair, I stood there being careful not to move as I watched him. "I'm not sure you understand sweetheart, you see Bella loves me, she is the love of my life… but at the same time she loves your mutt as well. I don't understand it but it's a part of her."

I looked up at Edward my eyes flashing with anger as I pushed against his cold hard chest. "He's not a mutt, if you want to keep your tounge I suggest you back off Jacob." I said quick to defend my imprint. This caused Edward to smirk he moved quick reaching out to grab me by my waist pulling me closer to him. I went rigid, I knew he could easily kill me. As if reading my mind once again Edward smirked.

"That's right, your should fear me sweetheart… I could kill you so easily, so quickly… or I could drag it out. Make the experience slow and painful." He said moving to place his lips in my hair I looked over to the girls with fear in my eyes, what the hell was with people lately? Is it Kill Amelia week or something? Kim was on the phone calling Jared. Edward tightened his grip on me, I looked around the women in the bridal salon kept going with their daily business, to them it just looked like Edward was my boyfriend or something… I inwardly gagged at the thought. Edward bent down to my neck smelling the soft skin there. "Do I scare you Ami?" Just then the door flung open to reveal a heavily breathing Jacob followed by Paul, Sam and Jared. Jacob's eyes instantly found mine, he could see the fear written on my face as he started toward us.

"Let her go Cullen." Jacob's words were low, dark and deadly… and oddly sexy. I felt Edwards grip tighten even more causing me to wince in pain, my back was yet to fully heal. He turned me around to where my back was to his chest as he held onto my stomach from behind he looked at Jacob and smirked, placing his head on top of mine.

"Temper temper, Jacob… we don't want to cause a scene now do we?" Cullen asked he let one of hands move up my stomach slightly I went tense as he smirked.

"I said let her go Cullen." Jacob said getting closer now, his eyes roaming over my body before they went to the vampire behind me. "I wont think twice about ripping you apart then setting your carcass on fire." I watched Jacob, I hoped he wouldn't be angry with me… after all it's not like I asked the leech over and invited him to man handle me like a doll… Edward chuckled once again he moved his head to smell my hair.

"Her hair is so soft… it reminds me of silk. I'm sure you enjoy the feel of it on your finger tips… but then again I bet her skin is even softer…" Just then Edward lifted the hem of my shirt placing his cold fingertips against my skin. I started twisting in his grip, thankfully there were no consultants back here with us now they had all disappeared up front to the new bride-to-be… I'm sure I looked hilarious. Edward had my wrists in his grip, one hand up my shirt… Jacob let out a growl as he moved forward, Sam and Paul both came over grabbing Jacob holding him back as he started to shake even more, he seemed to vibrate.

"Not here!" Sam's authoritive voice commanded, Jacob stopped shaking but his eyes never left Edward, except to glance down at me.

"In all honesty Jacob… I don't understand why you treat your imprint so horribly, you can tell she loves you, I could easily kill her and instead of worrying for her life, she's worried you'll be angry with her." Edward said laughing that sinister… crazy laugh of his. I looked up at Edward glaring at his pale face.

"Can it bloodsucker." The order must of sounded laughable, which is understandable… coming from me he just smirked pulling me back against his chest.

"Funny and drop dead gorgeous… what more could a man ask for? I think she would be a perfect addition to our little family what do you think Black?" That's it, Jacob had had enough. He growled and threw himself at Edward… obviously forgetting I was still in between the pair. He hit us hard causing Edward and I to fall to the floor. I landed hard on top of Edward, my breath knocked out of my body I laid there gasping for air as Jacob walked over yanking me… none to gently… from Cullen. I let out a soft yelp, I felt like I was being ripped away from an brick wall… right into a damned iron one. I knew I would have bruises all over my body. Jacob held me close to his side as he looked at Cullen.

"You touch my mate again Cullen, I swear to all that is holy I will kill you. I will hunt you down and I will kill you." Jacob said a low warning growl coming from his throat. Paul stood back looking me over, wanting to make sure I was really ok, I gave him a soft smile as Edward stood up slowly looking at Jacob wiping off his shirt and pants.

"Now now Jacob… you best be careful with Ami, you never know when someone is going to come and steal her away." Edward said walking by us he stopped a moment to look at me and smirked. "You would make a stunning vampire, keep that in mind dear." That earned growls from all four men only causing Edward to smirk, I looked at him.

"Why would I want to become like you? Your nothing but parasite… a leech. No thank you, I'll stick with my wolves." I responded, feeling safe in Jacob's arms, I couldn't help but notice the satisfied smirk on Jacob's face as he looked at Edward, who looked at me flashing an evil grin, one where I could see his fangs. Jacob let out a warning growl as he placed me behind him.

"If you ever change your mind, let me know sweetheart… I'll be waiting." With that Edward was gone, just as quickly as he had appeared he was gone. I shivered feeling cold as I wrapped my arms around myself. Emily and Kim started toward me but stopped when Jacob turned to me, I wouldn't look at him as he grabbed my arms, silently preparing myself for his angry rant. Instead I peaked up at him to see him looking my body over before he pulled me into his chest his arms wrapping around me.

"Are you alright? Did he hurt you? I'm going to kill that fuckin leech when I get my hands on him…" He said tightening his grip ever so slightly, it didn't hurt though. I clung to shoulders shaking my head 'no' against his chest.

"I'm fine Jacob… he didn't hurt me." Nothing I cant live with anyway… Jacob nuzzled the space between my neck and shoulder as I shut my eyes, I felt safe. My eyes shot open as I looked at Sam then to Emily. "Shit Sam! Don't look." I said pushing away from Jacob as I stumbled over toward Emily pushing her back into the dressing room she had came out of. "You didn't see anything did you?" I asked looking at Sam as I rested against the door, the men started to laugh as Kim's mouth fell open.

"You just had a run in with a blood sucking monster and your worried about my damed dress…" I heard Emily fussing about how she could always get another dress but could never replace her sister, I saw Jacob tense hearing the 'replace her sister' bit. I nervously licked my lips as Emily pushed against the door, moving out of the way I saw her in her street clothes she pulled me into a hard hug which I thankfully returned. "You scared the shit out of me Ami! He could of really hurt you!" Ems said softly trying not to cry I shushed her patting her back as I spoke softly in her ear.

"Shh Ems, I'm fine sweetie. Its ok, he didn't hurt me."

"But he damn well could have! He could of killed you and I couldn't stop him!" Emily said her body starting to shake as she sobbed against me. So this is what it was about… she felt helpless. A feeling neither her or I liked to feel.

"Emily, please don't cry. He can't hurt me… the treaty wont allow it." I wasn't sure Cullen even remembered the treaty when he held me captive a few minutes earlier. Looking helplessly up at Sam he walked over taking Emily into his arms before leading her out of the store I sighed looking down at my feet. Leave it to me to ruin an important day for Emily. There was no wonder Jacob seemed to hate me, I was always screwing up one thing or another. He walked over to pulling me into his arms again.

"You scared the hell out of me Amelia…" He said softly just holding me against his chest. Paul watched us for a minute before turning and walking out of the shop soon followed by Jared and Kim.

"I… I'm sorry. I didn't mean too, he just showed up…" I said quickly not wanting Jacob to think I invited him for the ride or something. Jacob laughed softly kissing the side of my head.

"I know Ami… I felt how terrified you were. I wanted to rip him apart." Jacob said against my hair, licking my lips nervously I let my hands hold onto his shirt. Jacob felt this need to protect me because I was his imprint, its what he had to do… not what he wanted to. Just like he always had to see me, he didn't want to… he had too. The realization hurt, but like everything else I could get over it and I would… eventually. Pulling away from Jacob I walked over picking up my purse and phone.

"Come on… I need to check on Ems." I wondered if Sam or Jared felt like they had to love their imprints, I wondered if for them it felt like a life sentence like it did for Jacob? I sighed as I walked in front of Jacob trying to keep my head held high… it was starting to get harder. Jacob acted like he was about to say something when Paul rushed forward pulling me into a hug.

"Are you alright Teddy? Did the leech hurt you?" Paul asked stepping back looking me over. I wished they would stop doing that!

"I'm fine Paul, stop worrying." I said as Jacob stepped closer to me pulling me into his side, showing Paul who was the dominate on in the situation I was sure, he planted a demanding and passionate kiss on my lips. I stood there letting my lips return his kiss before looking over to Emily who had calmed down talking quietly to Sam. She looked up at me and smiled walking over she pulled me away from Jacob giving me a soft hug. "I'm sorry…" I spoke into Ems hair trying not to get upset as she patted my back.

"You have nothing to be sorry about Ami." I just shook my head.

"I ruined your day, how could I not be sorry?"

"You did no such thing Ami! Its not your fault that ass had to show up… now come on, buck up let's go home and we'll walk the beach or something." I smiled nodding it was scary how at home I felt in La Push, how safe I felt. I knew before long Ems wedding would come and I would leave. I had to leave, I had to free Jacob of life sentence I had served to him. I looked at Jacob licking my lips, he walked over to me holding out his hand which I took without a second thought. I hated how dependent on him I felt. Looking down at me he smiled as we started walking back to the cars…

Back at the house we were all laughing at Seth's impression of Emmet Cullen, I had never seen the vampire before but something told me I never wanted too. I giggled as Seth stomped around the living room with his chest puffed out acting like a cave man, shaking my head I stood up heading toward the kitchen.

"He aint right." I said clucking my tounge against my lips as I walked, Seth stopped giving me the puppy dog eyes.

"Hey! I heard that!"

"Heard what?" Seth just looked at me trying to look menacing.

"I got my eyes on you shortie."

"I'm shakin in my booties." I said pretending to be terrified. Seth smirked, looking happy.

"Good… mission accomplished. Now who wants to make fun of Jasper?" I rolled my eyes walking into the kitchen to help Emily cook, I was cutting up some veggies my mind else where as I knicked my finger pretty good. I swore under my breath before moving over to the sink running water over the cut.

"Ouch… damn that hurt!" I said under my breath as tried to wait till it stopped stinging, Paul walked into the kitchen looking at me arching a brow as he made his way over.

"What did you do now Teddy?"

"Nothing… nothing at all." I said trying hide my finger behind my back, shaking his head Paul walked closer to me taking a gentle hold on my wrist he moved my hand to look at it watching the blood ooze out of my tiny wound.

"Teddy, I will never understand how someone can be as accident prone as you…" Tugging my hand he led me over to the small bathroom next to the kitchen looking for the first aid kit.

"It's part of my charm." I said leaning against the doorframe, I had learned there was no reasoning with this man. When he got his mind sat on something there was nothing I could do to change his mind… and at the moment his mind was sat on cleaning up my 'battle wound'. He looked up at me an smirked spying the Neosporin.

"I guess your right… are you ok?" I knew he was talking about what happened earlier at the bridal salon I nodded holding out my finger for Paul.

"I'm fine bud, nothing I can't handle." Paul looked up at me with a harsh look, we both knew there was no way I could handle a vampire, I looked down at my feet as he put the sauve on my finger.

"Please tell me your not stupid enough to think you can take on that leech by yourself." I just looked off to the side, of course I didn't think that. Finishing up by putting a band-aid on my finger for good measure Paul looked up at me placing his hands on my cheeks, cupping my face. "Amelia…" Ahh shit, there was that tone of his. I shook my head no and Paul smirked, pleased at my answer. Taking a step back from Paul I walked out of the bathroom back to the kitchen where Jacob stood watching him, arms crossed over his massive chest. He didn't seem to happy, but then again that wasn't new. I walked around the table going back to the cutting board, Jacob turned around to face me leaning his hip against the counter to watch me. A few minutes later Paul came out of the bathroom and into the kitchen pulling out a chair he sat down watching Jacob as he watched me… can you say awkward? I continued chopping up some carrots trying not to feel like I had suddenly grown 3 eyes or something. Jacob reached out pushing some of my hair behind my ear, I felt a wave of heat go through my body Jacob smirked at my reaction. Paul just sat there watching us. Emily walked into the kitchen with Sam following closely behind her smiling big, I arched a brow at the couple. I didn't really like that devious look on Ems face.

"Ugh oh… what did you two do?" I asked holding onto the knife as I turned around.

"Teddy…" Paul said softly reminding me of the knife I nodded placing it on the counter as Jacob shot Paul a look when he used my nickname. Jacob hated that name… Sam and Emily looked at Jacob and I, oh crap… this probably wouldn't be good. When Ems got that look it was never good… especially for me. Emily nervously ringed her hands out smiling at me. I arched a brow looking from my sister to Sam then arching a brow.

"What's going on?" I asked starting to get nervous. Jacob stepped closer to me when he noticed Paul hadn't left yet. The tension between the two men was so thick I could have cut it with a knife.

"Well.. Ugh… we were wondering… mmm…" Sam smiled stepping in to save his imprin the smiled placing an arm around her shoulders.

"We wanted to know if you two could make a toast at the wedding?…Together." I looked at them surprised, I knew being the maid-of-honor I would be making one but then again Jacob was Sam's Beta… it made sense. I looked up at Jacob who shrugged.

"Whatever you want Sam." Jacob wasn't into the whole wedding planning thing, he didn't care. I smiled at Ems and nodded.

"I'll do whatever you need Ems." I said moving over to hug my sister, she smiled returning my hug before looking over my shoulder to Jacob. Emily and Jacob didn't really seem to get along any more it seems like I had screwed up so many things since I came to La Push. Jacob's life, his and Ems friendship, hell if Billy and Jacob were at odds most of the time because of me. I sighed softly before stepping back.

"I'll finish up supper Ami if you wanna go take a walk." Emily knew how I was, after I had a rough day all I wanted to do was go clear my head.

"Thanks sis, I'll be back in about an hour." I said smiling walking toward the door.

"Want me to go with you Teddy?" Paul asked standing up from the table, I turned to him but before I could say anything Jacob was in between us giving Paul a warning growl I looked at Jacob rolling my eyes as Paul returned the growl. I looked at Jacob, wondering what his deal was he didn't want me he wanted Bella so why was he going all possessive? I looked back to Paul and smiled.

"It's ok Paul, your tired get some rest. I'll be back before long." I said walking over to give Paul a hug he smiled returning my hug and kissing the top of my head. Looking over I saw Jacob start to shake. I quickly stepped away from Paul picking up my hoodie I slipped it on as I ducked out the door, I felt Jacob follow me as I hopped down the steps. I continued to walk ignoring Jacob as I headed down the small dirt road, Jacob reached out grabbing my arm turning me to face him.

"How close are you and Paul?" Jacob growled out looking me over, I got the meaning of his unasked question as I looked at him arching a brow.

"We are only friends Jacob, Paul is like a brother to me. Nothing me. He is there for me when I need him to be." I said quietly as Jacob took a step closer to me.

"I'm sure he is… it wont be long until he's trying to get you fuck him, I swear as God as my witness Amelia, if I find out you've ever been in Paul Latohe's bed I will kill the bastard. No one touches my woman!" And once again, Jacob goes all caveman on me. I rolled my eyes looking at Jacob.

"I'm not your property Jacob." I spoke looking down at his hand on my arm, he pulled me closer to him his other hand coming up to rest on my arms as he started to massage them.

"I know that Ami… I can't stand the thought of another man's hands on you. I go crazy with anger… I'm the only man who ever gets to have you." Jacob said pulling me to his chest kissing the top of my head. I couldn't help but feel happy that he didn't want me with another man but then again… he had Bella. I looked up at Jacob licking my lips arching a brow.

"Yet, you can screw Bella on a regular basis?" I asked laughing to myself before making a move to walk away from Jacob his grip only tightened on me.

"I haven't had sex with Bella, Amelia." I looked up at Jacob more than a little shocked at that admission. "I swear." Jacob said giving me a soft shake when he could tell I didn't believe him. I just looked at him my hands moving up to rest on his chest.

"I…um, alright." Speechless… well this didn't happen much, Jacob Black was the only man to ever leave me speechless.

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