(AN: -readers look pleasantly shocked- yes, its less than a year and im updating, i kno. soooo... i need to kno if yall wanna c the cullens come out. I dont particularly care for them but if u want i can throw them in the story, for a while mind you, then go back to wolf pack biz-nass. Also, i'm debating on whether or not i shud only do 20chaps or more cuz at the rate i'm going, yall will get sick of me fast. just tell me in a review, aight. mkay! now its about that time to thank my lovely-and most definately loyal cuz ive been gone forever AND a day-reviewers: Goochie62, 2Things2Say, destanib1818, CookieMonstar-DeaTheKid, Shamidreamer86, Superdani4Ever, Maimy-Jo, Lorna Roxen, WackyWillow, BlueEyedCountryGirl, Tamani, dallo33, a Guest person, kaylathedragonwitch, IHeartArt, and Alexanderlover31.

Alrighty! Now in this new and exciting chapter, we will c Raine's reaction to Paul's secret, Leah's first time phasing, and Sadie and Ryan's past-it's very relevant, trust me-.

Okay guys, gotta question for ya: who should Raine befriend next? What cliche can she make friends with? Leave your answer in a review. Oh, and I don't own twilight but if i did, Claire wouldn't have been so young when Quil imprinted on her. Atleast 8yrs old, thats only an 8yr difference. Not that bad)

Raine's P.O.V.

Why am I having dreams of a wolf chasing me then turning into Paul? I haven't had a nightmare about him since we became a couple. It's scary. Just then, Sadie walked in my room.

"Morning, Raine. How ya feelin'?" She asked. She was wearing a white camisole and black spandex with purple slippers on... and it was freezing inside the house.

"I'm fine... A-Aren't you cold?" I asked. Sadie shrugged.

"Nope. Why? Is it cold to you?" I nodded. "Well, I guess I'm just awesome."

I smiled and shook my head. I grabbed my glasses and looked at my clock. I had about 7hours until I met Paul's grandmother. I was so excited! Meeting his grandmother would be an honor and it would show just how much Paul trusted me.

"Sadie, I know you're in there! Just talk to me, please!" Ryan's voice shouted from downstairs. He sounded desperate. What was going on between them?

"I don't fucking care if you know where I am! Go away!" Sadie replied. I noticed her voice didn't have the usual attitude when she said that. It actually had a scared tinge to it. I looked at her suspiciously.

"He-He lives heeere, too, you know," I pointed out. Sadie rolled her eyes dramatically.

"Again, not caring."

"Why a-are you sooo mad at him?"

"Just... Because..." Sadie muttered unsure. Sadie Martinez never mutters unsure.

I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. Just then, I heard a thump from upstairs. Then, someone opening a door and walking towards the stairs. Sadie and I looked at each other, then to the top of the stairs where Ryan was looking down at Sadie with a hurt and angry expression. Sadie about-faced and walked to the front door.

"Sadie, don't walk away from me," Ryan warned following her. Of course, she didn't listen and put up her middle finger while walking away. "Dont tempt me."

Whoa, whoa, whoa! What?!

"Don't fuckin' flatter yourself, Ryan, 'cause I wouldn't let you touch me if my life depended on it." Sadie threw the door open.

"You don't really mean that." Ryan looked dejected. Ryan Waters is never dejected.

"The fuck I do." Sadie tried to slam the door but Ryan caught it and walked outside with her. "Quit followin' me, Ryan!"

"Can't do that, baby."

"Call me baby one more fuckin' time. I swear to shit I'll hurt you."

"Does that mean you'll touch me, baby?" Sadie's face turned menacing. She ran towards Ryan faster than I've ever seen her run. Ryan closed the door before I could see the outcome. What I could hear was that somehow Ryan managed to hold down Sadie and was... carrying her somewhere and was being demanded, not so politely and with choice curse words, to be let down. After awhile, I heard silence. I chanced a look out the window but saw no one in sight. I turned with a worried expression.

What just happened?

"What just happened?" I jumped 6ft in the air and squealed like a... well, a girl. "Oops. I'm sorry, honey. I didn't mean to scare you."

My Daddy, clad in red pajama pants and a white t-shirt, looked apologetic.

"It's okay, Daddy." I said with a smile.

"Your speech is really improving. I'm proud of you." Daddy acknowledged. I smiled even bigger.

"Thanks!" Daddy smiled.

"Come on, let's get some breakfast ready for your Mom. She's feeling a little under the weather."

She was perfectly fine last night. What happened?

As Daddy and I made breakfast, I began to think about how Paul's grandmother would've been like if she were still alive. Would she have been like Paul? Would she have been mean or nice? Would she have liked me?

"What's this for?" My Mom asked as she came downstairs yawning with messy hair. I giggled.

"River, go rest. We're bringing you breakfast-in-bed," Daddy said while frying the eggs.

"Aw. You don't have to do that, baby," Mom said.

Why is everyone being called 'baby' today? Is this a holiday I'm not aware of?

"I want to. Now go back upstairs." Mom followed instructions while Daddy followed with the tray of food. I sat down on the couch and thought about Paul. Our relationship developed so easily it was scary.

"Daddy?" I asked.

"Yes, baby?" He replied.

"Why d-do you approve of P-Paul so much? I-I mean, aaaaren't you supposed to h-hate all boys as a father?"

He chuckled. "Yeah. I guess I am, but Paul knows what would happen if he hurt you. Plus, I know just by looking at him how much he cares for you. It's the same way I looked at your mom when we started dating."

How would he know exactly how he looked? Did he carry around a mirror?

"Oh. Well, I asked him w-why he toook a certain interest in me a-all of a sudden. H-he said he would t-tell me soon or I wooould just figure i-it out because I already know. Do you know w-what he's talking about?"

Daddy looked a bit nervous. "Well, I think I do. It isn't my place too tel you though, Raine. Just know that he's trying to protect you. It's in his blood. He would never hurt you," Daddy assured me seriously. I felt like he was trying to hint at something but I couldn't place it. I just nodded.

"Okay, Daddy." I went upstairs, passing by Ryan's room finding him snoring on his bed. Did his bed shrink or did he grow? Also, was he working out more? I shook it off and went into my room. I jumped on my bed and grabbed my phone, looking at my background picture of me and Paul. Sadie sneaked a picture of us together kissing. She sent it to me and said 'you're welcome' though I never thanked her in the first place.

I laid down staring at the picture dreamily. I really hoped that whatever Paul had to talk to me about wouldn't ruin our relationship. Daddy made it sound so scary. A thought flittered through my brain.

Why would Paul invite me to a bonfire? All that's done there is eating, hanging out, and Mr. Billy telling our legends. The legends always fascinated me, how men could risk their lives fighting against evil. The Thrid Wife always made me sad but I knew it wasn't meant for that. It told of true love and sacrifice. I dozed off remembering our history.

I was talking with Paul in the forest. We were having a nice picnic when he started to act really weird talking about claiming as if he were some type of animal. Something wasn't right with Paul. He didn't look or sound like himself. I suddenly heard a voice shout for me to run. It sounded like a desperate Paul which was strange since he was right in front of me.

I got up and ran anyway trying to get away from the imposter. I saw a women with blood on her stomach appear in front of me. Then, a man came up behind her, placing a kiss on her neck.

"Your time is coming, Raine. Will you accept him as yours?" She asked. I didn't understand what she was saying.

"Accept w-who?" I asked. She and the man smiled.

"Your Protector," they said in unison. I suddenly heard a roar from behind and knew I had to keep running. I suddenly felt a powerful force knock me down. Before I could scream for help, I felt sharp teeth pierce my shoulder. I bellowed in pain, feeling the tears stream down my cheeks.

I was lifted into strong, warm arms and instantly recognised Paul, the real Paul. I faintly heard a conversation between him and some animalistic sounding Paul. I looked to the side and spotted the woman and the man. They smiled lovingly.

"Trust him. Don't fear your Protector. When he shows himself to you, accept him, Raine," the woman told me. The man suddenly started morphing into something. I was going to scream when I heard a growl behind me. I turned just when a rabid looking wolf lundged at me and Paul.

I awoke with a gasp. Oh my goodness! That was scary! Why did I dream that? My eyes were irritated from the contacts so I got up and took them out, putting on my glasses. I looked in the mirror, wondering what Paul saw in me. I guess I was a little prettier than I originally thought. My skin doesn't have any blemishes. I heard a knock on the door and I squeaked, jumping up 3feet in the air. Paul's here already?! I ran downstairs and opened the door and lo and behold, my boyfriend was standing there on the other side. My boyfriend... still didn't get old. It made my stomach all tingly inside.

"Ah! Paul! I-It's nooot time to go yet, i-is it?!" I worried.

"No. I just really wanted to see you and couldn't wait. You have another hour to get ready so don't worry," Paul reassured me. I looked down at my pajamas and blushed. Stupid kid-y outfit! He laughed then hugged me. "It's okay. You look fine. I was just teasing you."

After getting dressed in more age proper attire went to visit Paul's grandmother. It was really nice to meet her even though she wasn't really there. I wanted her to know, if she was watching, that I wasn't some scared cat or some hussy and that I would take care and love Paul with all my might, that she wouldn't have to worry about Paul because he was the most loving person and boyfriend a girl could have. These emotions scared me a bit but I ignored it and just lived in the moment.

After we visited her, we went out for ice cream before we went to the bonfire. While sipping my strawberry milkshake, I thought about what my dad said and my dream. Somehow, they were linked together.

"Penny for your thoughts, angel?"

I jumped a bit and smiled apologetically. "Just th-thinking about this dream I had," I explained.

"What was it about?" Paul asked intrigued, never once leaving his king sized bowl of cookie dough ice cream untouched.

"U-um, well, iiit was a n-nightmare. I kinda d-don't..." I trailed off. Paul's warm hand gripped mine.

"You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, baby," he told me. Again with the baby! "I was just trying to help."

"You c-can't protect me from eeeverything, Paul."

"I can dang well try, Raine." He tapped my nose making me giggle. Wow, I am a baby.

"So, who's g-going to be at the bonfire?"

"The Elders, Sam, Emily, Jared, Jacob, Embry, Ryan, some pale faces from-"

"Wait. Ryan's going?" I asked completely surprised. Paul nodded.

If Ryan was going, wouldn't he invite me? Why didn't he?

"What is that pretty little head thinking about now?" Paul asked.

"W-Why didn't he invite me?" I asked. Paul froze mid-bite. I would've laughed but I was too disappointed.

"Because, um, I told him I would ask you. He was going to but we agreed that me asking you would be more romantic than your brother." Huh, Paul never says 'um' in his sentences.

"Oh, okay. Paul?"

"Yeah?"

"You know I-I trust you, right?"

He nodded.

"Do y-you trust me?" I asked. He looked confused.

"Of course I do. Angel, what brought this on?"

"Nothing. I-I just wanted to know. Hooow's your ice cream?"

He looked suspiciously at me but dropped it.

"Pretty good. Doesn't taste better than you though, angel," he replied casually. I, naturally, blushed and looked away.

Time flew by after that and before I knew it, Paul and I were chatting Jared and Kim at the bonfire. Embry was also there talking with Cindy. She didn't look nearly as afraid as she did when she first interacted with him. Everyone was starting to sit down which meant our tribe legends were about to be told.

Paul sat right next to me, holding my hand and wrapping an arm around my shoulders.

Once Mr. Billy started to talk, I could see the story unfold right in front of me in the fire. I saw the Protectors, the Cold Ones, everyone. He described how they looked, the Cold Ones and the Protectors. My mind started to spin.

"Your Protector"

"You c-can't protect me from eeeverything, Paul"

"I can dang well try, Raine"

"Don't fear your Protector"

"You actually already know but you just don't know it"

"Just know that he's trying to protect you. It's in his blood. He would never hurt you"

"When he shows himself to you, accept him, Raine"

"Will you accept him as yours?"

Oh my goodness. Paul... was my protector. I was his...

My breathing sped up a bit. I could feel Paul tense up next to me. I looked at everyone sitting around the fire. Sam and Emily, Jared and Kim, Embry and Cindy, Ryan...

"Raine?" Paul whispered uncertainly. I raised my eyes to him. He searched my eyes. I suddenly felt like the first time Paul tried to talk to me.

"Excuse me," I said and walked over to... well, anywhere but there. I headed towards the woods, knowing Paul would end up following me. I kept walking for a couple of minutes before stopping. I heard footsteps behind me stop as well. I slowly turned and faced Paul.

He looked desperate, scared, skittish. Was that how I looked when I first hung out with Paul? My urge to comfort him was pretty strong but I had to be stronger.

"Is it true?" I asked quietly. He nodded slowly. "You... t-t-turn into aa wolf?" Again, he nodded. "And I-I'm the... t-the Thiird W-Wife?" He nodded, taking a tentative step towards me. It took everything in my small body to stay still.

"It's called Imprinting. It's how we find our soul mate. One look and gravity no longer holds us down. It's her. We become whatever they need. A best friend, a lover, a brother, anything. All to make her happy," Paul explained while steadily taking steps towards me. "All I want is for you to be happy and safe. Your love is an extra bonus." He carefully cupped my face.

The rational part of me was telling me to run from him, that he was dangerous. My heart, however, screamed for me to accept him, to hold him and never let go. I closed my eyes.

I didn't want to go back to fearing him. I wanted to be stronger for him. I wanted to be loved by him. He was still the same sweet, caring boyfriend that I knew. He was still the seductive, charming Paul I knew. All that was different was that I knew his secret. He risked his life protecting me, Mom, Daddy, Sadie, Cindy, Emily, Kim, even Scarlet from the Cold Ones. That didn't make him scary; that made me love him even more.

I opened my eyes and smiled. I brought his lips down to mine and kissed him gently. When I pulled away, I giggled at his shocked expression.

"You're not afraid?" I shook my head. "Even if I turn into a big bad wolf?" I nodded my head with a smile. "Wow... Baby, I love so much right now." I just laughed and hugged him.

"Hey, Paul?" I asked.

"Yeah, angel?"

"C-Can I see it? The wolf." Paul looked down at me, surprised.

"Are you sure?" I nodded. He disentangled himself from and stood about 15feet away from me. "I could hurt you if you got too close while I phased. It happened to Emily." I gasped. So that's what happened? Oh, poor Emily. "Sam beat himself up for a long time after that. Through it all, Emily for gave him." Sugar snaps! Sam did that?!

"Oh," was all I managed to say.

Paul then started to strip down. I squeaked and covered my eyes. I heard his chuckle and just blushed harder.

"Raine, babe, just look in my eyes. I covering the essentials," he promised. I guessed that he meant his thingy when he said 'essentials'. I uncovered my eyes and looked into his eyes. He smiled then he body started shaking like it did when he was angry. All of a sudden, a big grey wolf stood in the spot where Paul was just standing. My eyes widened.

"Paul?" I asked. The wolf sat on his hind legs and nodded. I walked closer and reached out and touched his fur. His fur was warm and soft. The wolf seemed to purr and nuzzled my hand onto his head. I smiled. "Yeah. Y-You're definitely Paul."

Paul's P.O.V. (AN: His POV will be short. just sayin.)

She accepted me! I can't believe it! I felt like singing to the world how happy I was.

Now you should have no qualms about claiming her.

Oh no. Not this again. Look just get out of my head!

How can I when we are one mind?

I'm nothing like you, you sadistic fuck.

Temper, temper. Wouldn't want to phase in the car with our beloved now would we?

I growled and tried to shake my head to clear the voice.

"Hey, Paul, you okay?" Ryan asked from the back seat, concerned. That's a first. I debated on whether I should tell him or not. I glanced at Raine who was sleeping in the passenger seat.

"Later," I told him and he nodded. When we made it to their house, Ryan carried Raine inside. I waited for him to come back out. When he did, he gave me his undivided attention.

"Lately, I had this dream of me and Raine but it wasn't me. I was watching from the outside. He was talking about how I needed to claim her and show her who she belongs to and all that. He even bit her neck in wolf form to show his dominance," I explained. He growled at Raine being bitten. "Now, I hear his voice in my head, taunting me to claim her like an animal. Ryan looked thoughtful for a moment.

"I think Sam may know what to do. During patrol, ask him. If he doesn't know I'll ask my Dad if he knows anything. Don't worry, you won't hurt Raine. She trusts you," Ryan reassured me, sounding like some wise leader. I forgot that he was older than me.

"Thanks, Ryan. See you when I get off my shift. G'night," I told him. He clapped me on the shoulder and walked towards his house. Just as he was inside his front door, a howl was sounded. Okay, Sam, I get it.

I drove home and parked the truck, quickly getting undressed. I phased and was bombarded with congrats.

Good job, bro, Embry said.

Nice going, Paul, Sam chimed in.

Thanks, but I didn't really do anything. Raine just put her trust in me and that was that.

You know, I like her nickname for you. Kinda catchy, Embry said.

Don't test me, Embry.

No, really. Tas as in Tasmanian Devil fits you. You're dangerous and destructive but you can be tamed.

Raine decided that since I gave her nicknames, she wanted to give me one.

Suddenly, a distressed howl sounded. It didn't sound right. It didn't sound familiar.

Oh my God, Dad?! WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?

What?! Was that Leah's voice? It can't be!

Lee Lee? Sam asked.

Sam? WHERE ARE YOU? ARE YOU IN MY HEAD?

Yeah, Lee Lee. Just stay calm. We'll fix this, Sam assured though his thoughts were running a million times a second. He thought of everything; him phasing, imprinting on Emily, scarring Emily.

Uh oh.

YOU FUCKING BASTARD! YOU SHITFACE, DECEITFUL-

Embry, phase out, I told him and I followed suit. I heard another distressed howl but I didn't risk phasing again.

When I got home, Ma was watching a soap opera. She smiled at me from the couch.

"How did it go?" She asked, referring to the wolf thing with Raine.

"Great, actually. She accepted me." My mom grinned and got up, wrapping me in a hug.

"I'm so happy for you, Paul."

I smiled and hugged her back. When heard Sam howl again, I gave my mom a kiss goodnight and headed out.

Watch out, Sam. You're in for a world of Leah's scorn.

(AN: And done! finally. alright, not gonna lie. losing inspiration on this story. I know the reason. I'm not proud but i've... started a new story! -readers gasp- i noe, i noe. an unforgivable sin! its not on fanfic either which makes it worse. i refuse to give up on this story tho! i cant delete it no matter what! i would love reviews on how this turned out, how to stop writer's block, how to juggle, anything!)

Paul: well look whos back from the dead guys.

Embry: where have u been!? i wanna mate cindy already!

Cindy: -eyes wide- -scoots away from embry discreetly-

Me: dont scare her man! and thanks paul, I missed u 2.

Raine: what a-about me?

Me: -hugs raine close- i missed u 2 raine. thats why i had ur pov longer than pauls.

Paul: -pouts- hey!

Sadie: review and u can c more of me and ryan!

Ryan: oooh i like that -seductive look- -makes grab for sadie-

Sadie: -backs away- nope! uh uh, stay away! -runs from groping hands of Ryan-

Seth: review and u get a free hug from me!

Me: -tear runs down face- it's because i procrastinate isn't it? -runs away crying-

Seth: -distraught- -runs to catch up- no babe! ur perfect

Raine: -really concerned- -turns to readers- review please -smiles-

Paul's Dominant Side: -seductive smile- im soooo claiming her.