Chapter 1

The anger that swept through Paul's body made him shake. Sam had saved that pathetic pale face a while ago but he was not so sure that she would be returning. A leech lover does not belong on these lands. That is how he saw it. That is how he would always see it.

Raised as an orphan by the elders, he had always been a cruel hot head but he had some control. When it came to leeches, there was none what so ever. He had no regard for the relationship Bella shared with any of them. He did not want her anywhere near the pack or Jacob for that matter. He looked at his pack and then back at Jacob. He hated the kid, yes, for being Ephraim Black's grandson and not him but there was little he could do. Eventually, it will be his orders Paul will be bowing his head down to and he did not like it.

Everything about Jacob made his stomach turn and he could not quite explain when his hatred grew. Could it have been when Jacob and he first met and Jacob carried a new airplane while he had sticks and stones? Could it have been when Jacob was admired by all of the tribe and was showered with gifts, cakes, and candy on every birthday and still do to this very day? Could it have been when Paul first saw Bella playing with Jacob? He hates Bella with a living passion but every child needs a friend. Bella was Jacob's best friend before she ran to the leeches' side and Paul's friend was the earth, wind, and air. He had no one.

He leaned on the tree and listened to the meaningless jabber coming from the pack's mouth. Embry was jumping up and down about his imprint and smiling like a total idiot. Paul grimaced. Love. What does it even do for you?

Jacob POV

Last night, I had left Bella with the only clue I could give her. I told her to think of the legends. I waited for on La Push's First Beach like she asked me to and ran to me. She held onto my arm. I looked at her and smiled… "You know…don't you?"

She nods her head. "Werewolf."

We walked along the beach and she looked up at my tall stature. I smiled at her. God, she was so beautiful.

"So, is this because of Sam?" She asked finally.

"No, Sam was the first one of us to turn. He was alone so in essence, you can say he was the toughest of us all. He helped me control the wolf inside so I won't hurt anyone. I had to stay away from a bit because if I could not control it, I would have killed you Bella," I explained to the best of my ability. "I did not want to be away from you. I craved your company more than anything else. But like the vampires, this secret must remain a secret. I hope you keep it."

"I kept theirs," Bella whispered, "Why can't I keep yours? The secrets are intertwined in one another anyways. The other does not exist without the other."

"Exactly," I agreed. "Their existence was the reason I turned. We are mortal enemies of the vampires, not monsters. We protect the humans here but we are also dangerous ourselves if we cannot control."

"With great power comes great responsibility," Bella whispered.

I nodded my head, agreeing. "It's a burden but it's one worth taking."

That is when I spotted a scar on her hand. I growl. "What's this?"

I traced the scar with my head. It was the shape of a moon it looked like but with evident teeth marks. "He bit you?"

Bella nods.

"But you're still human. How is that possible?"

"He only did it to take out the venom James put it in. James was a vampire that was here. He and the one you guys killed came to kill me because I looked like some steak or something," she shrugs her shoulders. "Laurent the one you killed told me before you killed him that the other vampire that came with them, Victoria, James' mate is planning to kill me soon because James is dead. Edward killed him for trying to eat me so she believes it is only fair for him to kill me even if Edward and I are no longer together."

I grabbed her hand. "We must tell the pack about this!"

"But I don't want anything to happen to you guys!"

I look at her firmly. "This is what we are made for Bella. I won't let anyone hurt you. I promise." And I took her to Emily's house quickly.

Paul POV

I didn't look in their direction and then Bella came along with Jacob. A growl erupted in my chest but something silenced it. I did not look at either one. She's a human. Then, I heard about a vampire named Victoria and everyone erupted. Questions arose if she should even be protected but of course, Sam let it happen. I had enough of staying silent. My anger got the best of myself as I swung around to face her with her eyes filled with fear. All my anger evaporated. The world did not matter anymore. It was just her.

She looked at me as well and I looked back. Her skin glowed almost gold as her cheeks flushed with embarrassment and love. Her red lips called out for me and her big brown eyes held my soul so tightly yet comforting. A golden aura surrounded her. I imprinted.

Bella POV

Everyone surrounded me intimidated me. They all listened to my story and then cheered. Paul, the most intimidating one of all, turned around with a fist in his hand ready to swing… looked at me as if he was looking at me for the very first time. His tan skin glowed almost gold and his brown eyes bore into mine. His short black hair blew in the wind as it whispered my name. His lips called for me and I did not know why. His rough nature melted away instantly like snow turning into spring. The fear was gone. I cannot explain why but I feel like I'm home….finally.

Jacob POV

What the hell just happened?

*I got inspired from another story to try something different and do something with the character we don't hear about a lot… Paul. Let's see where this takes me shall we? Love ya! 3 Nefis *