She'd probably only just stepped out of class when she saw the flash of pale skin, and found Alec standing in front of her, smirking. "What the hell do you want? I mean, seriously, because this whole 'cat and mouse' thing you've got going, frankly, guy who creeps me the fuck out, I find it stupid and pointless."

Alec chuckled and leaning in said casually, "Silly girl, I've told you what I want. I just can't believe that the mutt told you what he was, and you can accept a lifetime with that.. disgusting dog. I can give you so much more, make you so much more."

"Yeah, if only I wanted to die." Emmaleigh replied, the sarcasm dripping sweetly from her voice as she looked around the hallway, waiting on her friend Hollie, a girl she was in the Cosmetology program with, muttering to herself mostly, "What the fucking hell is taking her so long?" as she looked up, found the red eyed and pale skinned male STILL standing there, arms crossed, grim smirk on his face as he said casually, "You know.. You could just make this whole thing easier on yourself and give in."

"Or I could find a clove of garlic and shove it down your throat, then shoot you with a pure silver bullet, or hey, what about this, guy? I shove your fucking ass right out in the sun, get in my car, then park it on top of you?" Emmaleigh replied as Alec laughed, shaking his head, pointing out, "Bram Stoker was an idiot. None of those things work on us, sweet little stupid human."

"Well, as soon as I figure out what does? Your ass is toast. Because I'd die before I let you suck my blood and turn me into some kind of play toy. You fucked with the wrong sister this time, padre."

"You're only brave because the mutt is your imprinter. If that bond were broken somehow, or it'd never been allowed to happen, I somehow think you'd be a little more willing.." Alec said as he trailed a finger down her neck slowly, stopping on her throbbing jugular vein.

Then he turned, walked away, leaving Emmaleigh standing there, swearing, angry, because again, she'd been about to fight back, do something.. But again, it felt like she had no senses, no willpower of her own.

Her friend finally showed up and the pair set off for the Port Angeles Mall, with Rachel Black, Jacob's sister, another student at Port Angeles. "Let's get the fuck out of dodge." Emmaleigh said quietly as Rachel asked, "What's wrong?"

"That son of a bitch who's obsessed with me currently, that's what.."

"You need to tell Jacob, right this second. If Alec's still hanging around..." Rachel said as she looked at her friend in concern. Emmaleigh shook her head and pointed out, "Not letting something happen to Jake because of this fucking fucker.. Nope.. Not as long as I waited for him. Besides.. Just as soon as I figure something out, not gonna have to worry about that son of a bitch anymore."

Rachel palmed her face and then Hollie spoke up, asked bluntly, "It's that creepy shithead, right? The one with the really old fashioned looking clothes? I've seen him. Thought he was following me at first. Girl, if he's stalking you, your dad's a freaking cop, speak up for the love of God."

"Dad knows, Hol.."

"And he's not stopping the guy, why exactly?"

"Oh trust me.. He's working on it. But with this guy, there's only so much the police can do." Rachel said as she slid her cell phone down out of sight, texted Paul, knowing he'd tell Jacob that Alec showed up at the college AGAIN today.

They'd just pulled into the mall when Jacob's bike parked beside Emmaleigh's car. "Damn it, Rach.. I told you I had this." Emmaleigh said as she rolled down her window and said sweetly, "Babe.. hey."

"You're okay?"

"Not a scratch on me. Think I wounded senor asshole's overinflated sense of pride just a bit, however." Emmaleigh said as Jacob leaned in, kissed her as he said quietly, "You... have got to stop getting pissed and mouthing off to that guy.. Remember what he did the night he came into your room? That was only a little of what he can do."

"Yeah? Well just as soon as I figure out what kills those fuckers, he won't be a problem."

Groaning, Jacob let her get out of her car, then hugged his sister and said "Paul's on his way. Thought we could make this a double date or something." as his sister smiled, being pulled into Paul's arms when he arrived a few minutes later.

The four of them and Hollie made their way into the mall, and right away, Jacob and Paul both growled silently as they picked up the faint scent of vamp in the air near the food court.

"What's wrong, Jake?"

Jacob slid his arms around her waist as he leaned down, whispered into her ear, "He's in the mall somewhere." and Paul nodded, also pulling Rachel closer to him in the process.

"Why the hell didn't he go back to Volterra? He has to know this won't end well for him." Jacob muttered as Paul nodded in agreement then spoke up, suggesting, "So.. Anyone want Taco Bell?"

"You mean Taco Hell.. Right? Because every time I eat there.." Emmaleigh trailed off as Jacob snickered and then pouted when she playfully pinched his muscular upper arm and hissed, "Not freaking funny."

"Oh but it is."

"No it is not."

"Yes it is, babe. I distinctly told you that if it was GREEN hotsauce, it couldn't possibly be good." Jacob stated as Rachel raised a brow then Jacob explained, "The green hotsauce they have.. It kinda made her sick last time we ate there on our way in from a movie.."

"It didn't KINDA make me anything Jacob.. The only time I've seen that much projectile vomit was on that movie The Exorcist." Emmaleigh joked, Paul almost doubling over in laughter as Hollie tapped Emmaleigh and said "And he's baaaack." as she nodded to a corner booth where the red eyed pale skinned vampire sat, watching Emmaleigh with a disgusted expression at seeing her with Jacob.

"And again, I wonder.. What could that dog possibly have that I do not." he grumbled to himself as he groaned inwardly when his twin Jane took a seat at the booth and said angrily, "Her again? It's disgusting, brother, your infatuation with that pathetic little human. And disappointing."

"And I say this because you are my sister. I love you, but you're hardly the type to give me advice on who I choose to be my mate." Alec stated as he pretended interest in the soda sitting in front of him so the guards nearby wouldn't escort him out.

"She will be mine." he muttered darkly as he scowled and stood, walked out of the mall.

"So, Jacob.. Wanna guess why your girl is wearing a hoodie?" Hollie asked as Emmaleigh scowled and then slid the hoodie's hood back, shaking her hair loose.

"It was supposed to be dark/light highlights while KEEPING my hair the same color.. Now I look like I have fucking black and light brown streaks in my fucking hair. But hey, it's not as bad as some.. This one girl was trying for a deep auburn.."

"Yeah?" Jacob asked as he leaned in and whispered, "It's sexy."

"She turned her whole fucking head of hair not auburn... But eggplant purple. And that's biased, babe, pretty sure, but hey, I'll take it." Emmaleigh said as Rachel spoke up and then said "Well, it's not as bad as a girl in my AP course.. She was told that the fumes from the animals we had to dissect today were going to be lethal, if this was going to be a problem, wear a mask.. She didn't, threw up all over her cadaver AND her dissection kit. Not to mention herself."

The three girls shared a look then grimaced, Hollie and Emmaleigh chorusing, "Rachel's shitty day definitely wins out over our own."

They'd all just finished eating when Emmaleigh's cell phone rang, and Emmaleigh raised a brow as she said "It's my sis.. I'm gonna see what the hell she wants.." and stepped away.

Bella took a few deep breaths and said calmly, "Hey sis?"

"Yeah?"

"Do not go home tonight.. Dad's been trying to call you.."

"Shit.. My phone was off, I was in my hair tinting class... What's wrong?"

"About an hour ago, the security system at the house went off and Dad went over to check.. Found the house trashed, a dozen almost black red roses in your room.. What the hell is going on there? Do I need to come home?"

"Nah.. I'm fine.." Emmaleigh said as Bella asked, "Are you with somebody right now?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Because, sis, those attacks are starting again. That's where dad is right now.. they found 3 corpses drained totally behind this bar near the edge of town. He's been there all morning except when he went to check the house.. And then he tried to call you, couldn't, got freaked out and called me.. If you're with someone, stay with them. Dad's gonna text and let you know when it's clear to go back to the house.. Who ARE you with?"

"Ermm, Jacob."

Bella smiled and turning to Alice, clapped and said "It worked! She was his imprint! I knew it." before turning her attention back to the call and saying quietly, "We'll talk later, sis.. Just be safe, okay?"

"Alright, damn.. I'm not a baby, guys, shit." Emmaleigh grumbled before hanging up and turning to the group she was sitting in, looking at Jacob as she said "So.. I'm outta class, Bella said our house is for the moment a crime scene..."

"You're gonna come home with me." Jacob said as he asked "Why? What happened, I mean.."

"Apparently, our favorite stalker broke in or had someone break in and left moi a present. I swear to Christ above, when I figure out what does kill those shits, I'm going to personally see to it that he bites it first." Emmaleigh fumed as Jacob said calmly, "No.. You're gonna let me handle this, Em."

"damn it, Jake, I don't want you getting..."

Paul snickered then said "Em, he does turn into a large wolf.. Really don't think he'll get hurt as easily as you.. Besides.. Just let him or he's gonna argue you until you're both almost blue in the face.. God you two are the most stubborn..."

Rachel fixed her eyes on her lover and said " 'Scuse the hell outta me, Lahote? Who's STUBBORN? Because you, my love.. Are probably hands down the most stubborn and ornery, quick tempered.."

"But you love me, babe." Paul smirked as she leaned in and kissed him as she said "Yeah, I do."

"Awwww." Emmaleigh joked as Jacob laughed at her and the group walked out to their vehicles. Across the parking lot, Alec leaned against a brick wall, hand in his trench coat pockets, muttering crossly, "Soon, Emmaleigh.. You'll be mine, there won't be a thing that precious dog or father of yours can do about it."