Faceless Moon Chapter 14
Leah's POV:
I ran out of there as fast as I could. How could they do this to me? I was the Alpha, I liked being Alpha. My wolf liked being FUCKING ALPHA! That's why we were about to attack Jacob. She knew he was trying to take over our territory. However, that wasn't the worse thing. My whore of a wolf was not only going to challenge Jake for the position, but as a potential mate! She recognized the man he has become and wanted him to dominate her… if he could. It took almost everything in me to not attack him in front of the council. What the hell is wrong with me? I shouldn't have these feeling for Jake. He's only been back a day and my wolf already wants to mate with him. I know she never really got over him. Every time he comes around she's practically doing backflips. Not to mention the so called "connection" we have with each other. I, Leah Clearwater, do not want Jacob Black back, nor do I want him here. I don't believe he left Nessie and even if he did leave her, he's just going to go back to her the minute she calls for him. What makes him think he's any better than Sam?! What makes him think he can deny the imprint!
After running, walking, and thinking about everything, I looked up and noticed I've made it home. Good, now I can sit down and relax and I think about whether I want to challenge Jacob for the title or mate with him. My wolf is growling as if to say yes, mate with him, but my brain is telling me, never gonna happen. Urg! What to do? What to do?
I mean he just got back. I can't say I don't still love him because I do, but I hate him at the same time. How is it after everything he has put the pack and myself through, he gets to be alpha again?
I enter the house angry and tired, my body ached and my head felt dizzy. Knowing what might happen, I ran upstairs and placed pillows all over the floor then headed into the bathroom to take a nice hot shower. Usually I faint shortly after thinking or seeing Jacob, but this time I've only felt slightly dizzy. Hopefully the pillows on the floor will break my fall if I do faint. I just hope it's not in the shower if and when it happens. I'm still trying to figure out why I faint in the first place. At first I thought it was because I couldn't stop thinking about him and the space between us made me get light headed. However, now I'm beginning to think it's something else. But what?
I removed all of my clothes and step into the shower.
"MMMM!" I moan out loud as the warm water hits, feeling great. It reminded me of the time Rebecca, Rachel and I found that waterfall on the other side of first beach. We would run though it and sometimes stand under it and let the water cascade over our bodies. The cold water always felt slightly warm against my body and all of my issues would washed away with the falling water. My mind would run with so many thoughts I couldn't stay focused on a singular one.
How Sam and myself have gotten a little closer since Jake left.
How Paul has been the best boyfriend a girl could have and how despite everything Jacob manage to come home and win the elders over in a matter of a day and a half.
Well, I'm not going to sit here and let him get off that easy. For the next two weeks I would love to see how he tries to get in my good graces.
Stepping out of the shower, I wrap the a towel around my body. While brushing my teeth, I hear my phone ring.
"Hello?" I answered while spitting into the sink.
"LEAH?! It's Rach, I only have a minute to talk but you have to tell me now, is it true you're dating Paul? Oh my god is his ass as firm as we dreamed? Why didn't you call me with this fantastic news!" I laughed a Rachel's Valley girl voice I could practically see my friend jumping as she spoke.
Rolling my eyes, I took a seat on the edge of by bed and sarcastically replied. "Oh, hi Rachel. miss you too. I'm doing great by the way."
"Oh shut up, now spill it! I wanna know about everything going on!" Rachel whispered as I could hear noise coming from somewhere in the background. I searched for the right words to say. Rachel didn't know that the legends were true, so I had to keep the conversation to the point.
"Nothings really going on and yes, I'm seeing Paul now."
"Oh my god, how did that happen. Last time I checked you two fought like cats and dogs."
"Lets just say he helped me out of my funk and now we are dating. How did you find out anyways?"
"How long have you two been dating?" She asked with curiosity, dodging the question.
"About three years now."
"THREE YEARS! Why didn't you call me and tell me? Has he popped the question yet? I'm your best friend and you couldn't tell me you were dating Paul? I'm hurt." I could hear the fake pout on Rachel's face. "Oh, and Rebecca told me. She found out from Emily. You know they still talk? Rebecca told me she asked Emily how you was doing, because she never knew about you and Sam splitting, and Emily told her everything. So Rebecca called me and asked me if it was true about you, Emily, Sam, and Paul. I told her I didn't know about you and Paul, but the whole Sam issue was true. She still doesn't know about you and Jacob, which is weird. I guess Emily decided to leave that part out. She went crazy on Emily when she told her about Sam. Just think if she found out about what Jacob did to you. Hell, I barely know about you and my brother. It's ok though."
"I know I'm sorry, There wasn't much to your brother and myself to tell, and I guess it just slipped my mind about Paul and I. No, Paul hasn't popped the question and to be honest I really don't want him to. I mean I love him but I'm not in love with him, you know?" I tell her. Just hearing the truth out loud puts things in a whole new perspective.
"Yea, I understand. Well, I have to go. I was just calling to get the scoop. You have too tell me everything when I get up there, though."
"When are you coming?" I asked a bit excited.
"I'll be there next Friday. My dad knows I'm coming and he's just as excited as I am. But I have to go. Talk to you later, Leah."
"See you next week then. Talk to you later, Bye." I hang up the phone happy I get to see my best friend after so long. I plug in my phone to charge and walk to my vanity to brush my hair. Today has been a long day and I'm going to bed before Seth and Paul come home bugging me.
After brushing my hair I lay under my covers thinking about the next step to take as far a Jacob is concerned. A minute later sleep takes over me.
Jacob's POV:
After my shock subsided and all of the other wolves stopped trying to kill me, my father proceed to tell me I would still have a fight. He also believed I didn't deserve Leah. Hell, neither did I but he knew no one can mess with fate.
"I suggest you let nature run its course, Jacob. Paul is still with her and she won't forgive you easily. Let it go for now." Sue suggested.
"The issue with the Alaskan pack has to be investigated. We have to make sure our land and people stay safe. We have only had one run in with a vampire since Jacob has left and we all know how that turned out. We don't need anymore casualties here in La Push." Billy tells us.
Casualties? What type of casualties is he talking about? I thought to myself.
"Jacob, I need you to get me more information on what happened to the Chief. I will call their elders to see what they can tell me. Try and talk to Jason to see if he knows how his uncle died." Billy commands. Paul looks at me then wondering how I might take having to talk to Jason after everything. "Sam keep patrols going. I will have to make arrangements to go to Alaska for the funeral."
"I'll talk to Mason to get the funeral information. We can go together."
"Great. Paul, Jared, and Quil will accompany us." Billy says. Great, now I have to sit on a plane with the three people who hate me the most.
"Now that we have that settled, lets eat." Jared cheered.
After the bond fire, everyone went home full and drunk. I wanted to go over to Leah's house to see how she was doing but voted against it. She didn't hear the part where we were mates. Maybe that is a good thing. Maybe it will give us time to talk and for her to forgive me without ripping out my jugular. Sue was right. I've been so stuck on getting her back, I didn't think about how she would feel or if she really wanted me back. It sucks to know that we did something to change our own fate.
I got home after my double shift on patrols tired and hungry. My dad was already up eating breakfast that Sue made when I walked through the door.
"Well, good morning, son. I see Leah's got you on double shifts." He smile and offers the seat next to his. I walk to the kitchen and grabbed the already prepared plate Sue left me off of the stove.
"Yea, I just got off." I take a bite of pancakes and enjoy the taste of a home cooked meal.
"MMMM. I miss Sue's cooking. I haven't had a good home cooked meal for lord knows how long."
"I'm glad you like it son, but Sue didn't cook this, Leah did. She got up early to cook us breakfast. I had to convince her to fix your plate though. Let me tell you that wasn't an easy task." I was surprised. Last time I had Leah's cooking was right before I left and she was just learning then. Now she can cook better then Sue and Emily put together.
"Ohh, We'll have to thank her later then."
"Will do, son." Billy stares at me with a look of curiosity written all over his face.
"Listen son, Just go with things tonight when you're with Leah. Let her talk to you. The only time you really need to talk to her is if she asks you a question. Don't push too hard, because the harder you push the further away she will go. You have to win Leah's trust back before even thinking about getting her back. I know your wolf is telling you one thing, but its only going by primal instinct. You, on the other hand, need to think smart. I really don't want to find out she ripped your balls off because you got too close too soon. Just go with the flow and you should be fine." It was weird getting advise from my dad about women, and Leah at that. I nod my understanding and finish my breakfast.
After breakfast I wash our dishes and head to the shower to wash the evidence of last night and this morning's patrol off of my body. The water was nice and warm making it feel slightly cold to me. It felt wonderful.
As the water cascades down my body, I think about Leah. How was I ever going to get her back when she can't even stand to be in the same room as me for longer then five minutes? She was with Paul now and as much as I hated it, I don't want to hurt her again. Some how I have to find a way to let her go so I can get her back. That sounds weird the more I think about it. I still have to deal with the Renesmee issue and start my shop here in La Push. Now that the Chief is dead, patrols will most likely be heightened immensely. That means less sleep for me and less time to deal with these issues. Luckily, We will be headed back for the funeral so I can find out what's going on with Renesmee. But until then I'm just going to let it be.
Jumping out of the shower, I dry myself off and wrapping the towel around my waste. I then brush my teeth in the mirror and run my fingers through my hair to get it to lay down. Once my pajama trunks are on, I fall on the bed face first throwing the towel in my hamper.
"Oh, and Jacob don't forget to call Mason when you wake up so we can find out when the funerals going to be and start making the arrangements."
"Oh ok." I mumble in a pillow while giving him a thumb's up. Sleep quickly took over after that...
"AAAAAAHHHHH!" Leah screams. I'm running to her in my wolf form as quickly as I could. We were running patrols in the forest, when we heard Leah's agonizing screams. I could tell she was in a clearing fighting what looks a vampire but smells like something unfamiliar.
"Just hold tight Leah. I'm almost there." The smell of blood was thick in the air. Who's blood was this? It's smells like Leah's and someone else's blood. With that thought alone, I ran faster. The rest of the pack is no where to be found and Leah needs help. Where's Paul and Seth and Embry? Hell, where's Sam and his pack. Its just me out here.
"Ha Ha Ha, I see this she-wolf has some fight in her. To bad you're about to die. You and your child and your child's father will all die today. Hahaha, Starting with you." The creature took another swipe at Leah's stomach creating a huge hole in her abdomen. She was dying and I couldn't stop it.
"NO!" I yell through my thoughts.
"Paul...Jacob...Pu...Ja...I Love you. Save our children. Rachel's dead...s-so is E-Emily and Sam. Please. S-save my brother and our children." Leah says through our pack mind. She's still in wolf form which means she's still alive. I can smell her even more now. I enter the clearing to see the enemy standing over Leah's unconscious body. I lunge at him, hitting him head on. Landing on top of him I try to rip his head off but he swipes at my stomach causing a horrible pain to run through my body. I fall to the side giving him time to get up and run.
"JACOB, LEAH!" I hear Paul say. He then looks to the left to see Rachel laying lifeless on the ground. The look of pain and terror sweeps across his face. He lets out a piercing howl that could be heard over the entire state of Washington. I watch Paul phase back, put on his clothes he had around his leg, and run to Rachel's side. Why was he at Rachel's side? It's Leah whom he is with. I phase back and assess my injuries. They were slowly on my shirt and cut-off, I crawl over to Leah's side.
"Leah, can you hear me? Please don't do this to me. Stay with me please." Leah opens her eyes and looks at me under her eyelids. Her hands were holding her round stomach that gushed out blood.
"Jacob...save our children. Please..." Tears stream down her cheeks. "Our children...Jacob. The future of this tribe. Save them all. I forgive you, Jacob and I will always love you. Just save our children." I look down at her belly and I could see two little pups balled up ready to be delivered. I start to cry. I didn't understand how could this be our babies when we aren't together. I didn't understand anything.
"Leah, Please just stay awake. I'm going call Carlisle." I phase back and let out a howl so loud, I could only hope Carlisle got the message. Phasing back into human form. I then reach into Leah's exposed belly and pull out the two little pups. I lay them next to her so she could see them.
"Thank you...Jacob. These are our pups, Jake. Take care...of them...make them...future...Alphas like you."
"But Leah I don't understand-" I plead but she wasn't hearing it.
"No...excuses...Jake. These are your children. The rest of the children are over there...Under those leaves." Leah weakly point to a tree stump that seem to be covered with leaves at the base. "You and the rest of the pack...must take...care...of...them."
"Leah?" I notice she's lost a lot of blood like Emily, Sam, and Rachel. "Leah, baby please! Leah!" Her eyes were void. She was dead. I cry hysterically. She was gone and there was no way of getting her back. All I can do now is find those babies. I run over to Rachel and see that she has the same injuries as Leah. Emily was the same. It looked as if Sam put up a fight but they both died in the end. Sam and Emily were laying next to Rachel on the left side of Leah. It was as if Rachel and Emily both had delivered babies now we must find the and take them to Carlisle for treatment.
"Paul, we have to find our children. Help me find them." He just stares at Rachel's dead body.
"PAUL, we have to find the children then find the rest of the pack. Lets go." Without knowing it, my words were laced with alpha order making Paul get up and help me look. We look around the stump Leah pointed out, pull off all the leaves that covered them. Under the leaves were six wolf pups. We grab them in our arms and tried to wake them up, but to no avail. We shake them and pop their little wolf bottoms but they still didn't move. Paul then licks their face's receiving a swipe from the pup and hair on his tongue. Thank Taha Aki they were ok. Just tired. Still covered in blood, we grab my shirt and wrap them up. That's when we smelled him again. He was back and he brought help. Before we could hide the babies, they appeared in the clearing and were running straight for us.
"NOOOOO!" I screamed coming out of the dream in a cold sweat, panting and frightened out of my mind.
"Jacob, are you ok?" My father shouted from the living room.
"Uh, yea, I'm fine." I croak out.
What the hell was that? I thought falling backwards to try and catch my breath.
