Chapter 6

Leah admits to Bella about finally understanding how and why Sam imprinted on Emily. She no longer feels as if there's no real purpose for her now. They can speak because the guys are all in the water after collecting wood for a fire to help Bella stay warm. Embry comes along to ask Leah something when they imprint on each other. Bella sees everything. Her gasp alerts Jacob and the others. Paul comments that another one bites the dust.

Embry and Leah are stuck in their own world. No one notices Sam's distraught face. Clearly, Sam still loved Leah. She was his first love. However, now he knew that he had to let her go. What more could he do when his Ancestors decided that they weren't right for each other?

"You knew that this was going to happen one day. Be happy for her. At least Embry will and can treat Leah right and the way she deserves", Jacob tells Sam as he pats him on the back.

"I will. I mean, I am. She deserves the best. It's just really hard seeing what could have been, yet finally see its end," said Sam.

"Well, now you see how she felt for so long. Let it go, Sam. You're happy with Emily. Let Leah be happy as well."

"Don't think that I haven't noticed that the two strongest women went to the true Alpha and his brother, Jacob."

"I won't deny what's in these genes. But I do know that we will love those women and protect them with our hearts and lives. Come on Sam, let's go so that my dad and the elders can know about these imprints."

Jacob and Sam leave the water to join the rest of the Pack. Heartfelt congratulations were passed all around. The importance of a double imprint wasn't lost on anyone. Just how important it was remained a mystery.

Jacob grabbed Bella's hand and began to walk down the beach. Jacob had told them that he and Bella would meet them at his house. There was much to be discussed with Billy Black. As they walked, Jacob noticed how quiet and sullen Bella was.

"What's wrong, Bells? Don't tell me that everything is fine because your face and actions speak differently," Jacob says.

"I was just thinking, really. So much has changed in such a short amount of time. It's kind of hard for me to wrap my head around everything," Bella responds.

"True. What's hard to get? Everything is going the way that it always should. We have each other, the Pack, and our families," Jacob says.

Yet taking a good look at Bella, Jacob came to the realization that both Embry and Leah imprinted on each other and he hasn't imprinted on Bella.

"Look, stop worrying about if I will imprint. I never will. That should reassure you."

Bella looks at Jacob and decided to be completely honest. "How? How can I stop worrying? Embry and Leah have seen each other for so long and now, all of a sudden, they imprint. On each other! Why? Why is it a double imprint? What does that mean for you? For me? I can't help but see the end long before we even have a beginning,"

"You see Bella, that is where you're wrong…"

"Wrong? I'm wrong? What am I wrong about, Jacob? Things are happening in plain sight! How else am I to interpret things?"

"First, don't you remember how the entire Pack felt us, not anyone else, just US when we stepped foot on Quileute land? That's not a coincidence. Sam gave up his position of Alpha to me, without a fight. One cliff dive ingrained you into the Pack, always. And yes, Embry and Leah imprinted. None of these events are random, honey. The Pack felt us because they're supposed to know when the Alpha and his chosen mate are around. They're to know when to protect us. Just like our brothers in the wild, the Pack has similar order. You had to be accepted. Not because I chose you, but because they chose you, to follow and protect you. Sam gave up his position because I finally stepped into it. An Alpha should have a mate before he starts to lead. Not only does that keep everyone in order, but it sets things in place for the entire Pack. Meaning, while we don't go into heat, some things are still the same. No one in the Pack can have children before us because it's our son who will lead. If we don't have one, that's where Embry and Leah come in. You and Leah are the only women who were available and needed to be chosen. I chose you of my own free will, my unconditional love for you, and because I am 100 percent certain that you are the only one for me. Embry is my brother who now has someone whom he can be himself with. He already knows just how to handle Leah. Leah's imprint on Embry means that no other male will or can touch her or impregnate her. She chose who she wanted to be with. Embry and I share the same blood. It's powerful and the second most powerful woman chose to accept it all. So there's no need for me to imprint. I won't wake up one day and imprint on someone else. You are it for me. You always have been, flaws and all."

"Do you mean that? I just couldn't bear it if you are just trying to make me feel better, Jake."

"Everything that I have said is true. Now is the time for you to know everything. You've decided to fully go through this with me and now things can be told you that weren't before. You are in the best position possible. So stop worrying about what you see and don't see, honey."

"Alright, when you put it that way. Let's hurry up and get to your house. I know that Billy will be proud to hear all of the news."

"You're right. I'm also going to tell your dad everything."

"What?! No?"

"Bells, your father has been a friend to my family for longer than I have been alive. He already knows the stories. He just doesn't know that they're all true. Plus, he loves me and would rather have me as his son-in-law any day."

"Whatever, Jake. I'm sure that Charlie won't be too happy finding out that he's been left in the dark for so long."

"True, but one thing your dad will appreciate is honesty. Let's go, sweetheart."

"Sweetheart. Hmm, I like the sound of that," Bella says smiling sweetly. Not for the first time Bella was glad for Jacob's high body temperature, especially since she was still wet from cliff diving with the Pack.

At the Cullen residence everyone hears about Edward's plan to get Bella back, no matter what.

"I always knew that idiot would do something so stupid as to get himself killed. Was not bringing the Volturi to our doorstep not enough for him? Ugh! I so despise him and his childishness!" spat Rosalie.

"Rose, calm down. We just need to save the idiot from himself. Maybe take him up to Denali. Tanya does have a great rack on her…" Emmett says and looks at Rosalie. Fire was burning in her eyes. Emmett knew that Rose was about to kick his ass for that comment.

"Rosie, I didn't mean it like that! Your rack is the absolute best, babe!"

Rosalie was still unconvinced. Emmett could clearly see it. Thinking fast, Emmett figured out what to say to keep him in their bed tonight. He hoped that it worked because for all of Rose's confidence, she still carried the hurt she was dealt with as a human.

"Oh, really? And what did you really mean, Emmett?"

"Well, I meant that Eddie needs a woman who can meet his needs. I like, no love Bella like a little sister. But, it's been nothing but Hell since Edward started pursuing her. He needs to stop being a pussy and open his eyes to what's in front of him."

"True, but neither Carlisle or Alice will let that happen," Rosalie says while thinking.

Emmett was glad that Rose's anger was diverted elsewhere. He knew that they could straighten things out when they put their heads together. It's a good thing that only minor guards from the Volturi came. They could be easily distracted while this situation was handled. Plus, the Denali coven was still around and that will be a tremendous help.

"We have to act fast. Here's what we'll do," Rosalie says as she explains her plans to Emmett.

The two broke apart to begin their mission to save Edward from himself. Rosalie caught up with Jasper just before he left. Rosalie explained everything and Jasper was happy to hear something other than what he thought of before. Time is of the essence in this situation where chaos and confusion runs rampant.