This is not from Nani's POV. Just a hint.
. . .
The pack was meeting at Paul's house today. Sam's place wasn't safe anymore due to Nani being there. Not like Seth minded the change; he'd already discussed with Leah that he shouldn't become romantically involved with Nani because of how temporary her stay would be. And she had no idea about werewolves, and was terrified of regular wolves, anyway.
"We need to discuss this." Sam said, leaning on the table before the pack. "Twice in one day, we've had members phase without intention. This is either a blatant loss of self control, or it's something more serious."
"Is that what really happened to Paul?" Leah asked. "He went wolf without even trying?"
"That's how Jake tells it." said Sam. "At first, I thought he was making stuff up, except that I had to physically fight Paul into submission."
"And then Jared and Augie down on the beach." said Embry. "Except I think Jared was just trying to get him to calm down. We won't know until they're conscious."
"Something's going on." said Sam. "I wanna know what. Jake, find all you can on ancient issues with the pack. I don't like this, and with Nani around, I'm afraid of what might happen."
Everyone nodded, and some went off to patrol while others, like Embry and Seth, stayed seated in the kitchen.
"So," Embry said, leaning back casually. "Your girlfriend's pretty cool."
"She's not my girlfriend." Seth mumbled.
"Man, I don't know why you're resisting this." he said. "She's great. She's probably better than you're gonna find in a million years... which is why you imprinted."
"She... I don't know, I don't even think I really imprinted." the boy said, shifting uncomfortably.
Embry looked the kid over. He probably knew Seth best, short of Leah. But Leah was his sister, and further, a girl. There were just certain things you didn't share with your sister. But, lately, Seth had been unusually quiet about his thoughts. Even while on patrol, he managed to keep a lot to himself. Embry could tell, since obviously something was bugging the kid and all that came across the telepathic link was a craving for pineapples. That in itself said enough, but he needed to hear Seth say it.
"You know if you did or not." said Embry in a low voice. "Don't blow this off, okay? I know I talk about imprinting like it's a stupid thing, but the other guys always say it's the best thing that's ever happened to them."
"Their imprints aren't terrified of wolves." he said quietly.
"Is that what's bothering you?" Embry asked. "Seth, imprinting is part of destiny. If it wasn't meant to be, it wouldn't have happened. Listen; she's smart, she's pretty, she can stitch up a wound, she's Hawaiian, for Pete's sake, and," He quirked his eyebrows up. "She can run damn fast. Doesn't that count for anything?"
"What does running have to do with anything?"
"It means she's tough. She's a fighter, she can handle whatever you throw at her. Not that I'm bashing on the other guys' girls, but it's not like any of them can really hold their own. I mean, Rachel is nice enough, but she can't beat a werewolf in a race, now can she?" he asked.
"She didn't beat me." he said, though he was smiling a little, like he was proud of her.
"She so beat you. I saw it." Embry said smugly. "Just think about this, okay? You saw what it did to Jake when he tried to get away from his imprint. I don't want that happening to you."
"There's nothing to think about. I didn't imprint. She's just my friend." Seth said, getting to his feet. "I have to go. See ya."
