Ok guys so I had this story in mind for a while. I know many of you all are team Edward, but you have to know that Bella and Jacob could be good together too! Besides there are thousands of E/B stories and very little B/J…So please don't be mad that in this story Jacob gets the girl. I am using Stephanie Meyers' characters and some of my own. This is AU and OOC. There will be some mature language and themes. I have not beta so mistakes are my own. You might find a lot; I changed this story around so many times. If so I apologize in advance. R&R Please…. Enjoy….

"Jacob!" my father, Billy, called.

"Yes Dad!" I answered.

"Please come here. I would like to speak with you."

I walked into our living room, "What's up, Dad?"

"Well, there are some things I think you should know since you're only a couple of weeks from your phase."

Phase, ah yes, my turning into a werewolf. All who carry the werewolf gene in our tribe transform on our eighteenth birthday, whether we want to or not. It is the Quileute way. Apparently, it used to be we would only change because and when the cold one's, or modern term vampires, were near so we could protect our tribe. However, our elders many generations ago were able to successfully perform an incantation that made it possible for us to automatically change with or without the presence of vampires. They did this to protect us from attacks by large numbers of vampires. Years ago, we were attacked by a newborn army of vampires. Because there were only seven wolves at the time, there were not enough to save a large portion of our tribe. Now, all Quileute's with the wolf gene transform at the age of eighteen. Because of this we have the largest pack of wolves there has ever been. The current pack has forty wolves and because they have children, it will continue to grow.

There have been many changes over the years because of automatic phasing. The elders did not want a bunch of restless, uncontrollable wolves on their hands, so programs were created to give us focus and lifestyle goals. All Quileute's are able to obtain advanced education, if desired. We now have our own hospitals, colleges, and various businesses from supermarkets to casinos. Our reservation is one of the more wealthy reservations in the nation. Of course, we also took advantage of a lot of government funding to get things up and running. But, for the most part we are fully self-sufficient now. Our resourcefulness and success are reasons why we have so many applications for residency from other tribes, and even from non-native Americans. We thoroughly research and carefully select applicants for residency.

Since we transform at eighteen, at a young age we are fully educated in the legends and practices of our people. Tribal protectors have always been one of our practices. Now, we actually receive a salary should we choose to be a full-time protector. Before, if you did indeed transform, you had to serve as a full-time protector. We learned that some who transformed did not want that. They had other dreams, but they had to serve as protectors, so they put aside their dreams and whatever trade or skill they obtained to help our people. With this change we now have many businesses here on the reservation and in Forks, as well.

The city of Forks is not technically our land, however, because of the growth of our people, and the strange occurrence of wolves imprinting on non-Quileute's, this expansion had to happen. Our elders believe this is a side effect of the incantation performed all those years ago. Some of the older members of the tribe have a problem with the mixing of blood, but since it happens often enough, there's nothing they can do about it. Not all of the tribe knows about the wolves. Many still believe it's simply legend, and we keep it that way for safety reasons. The tribal council supports this, and feels mating with non-tribe members is a small price to pay for the safety of our people. I couldn't agree more.

"Jacob!" Billy yelled. "Are you listening to me, boy?"

"Yes, dad, what's up?"

"Good! Now, I want to talk to you about another part of history that is not shared in your studies. It can only be shared with descendants of Alpha's. Eventually, you will be taking over as Alpha of the pack, and I think this information will be very beneficial to you, especially based on the woman you have chosen to fall in love with."

"What information?"

"Well, son, is it true you are in love with Bella Swan?"

"Yes, dad, but she is still mourning the loss of her beloved bloodsucker. He dumped her two months ago." Of course her being with him is my fault, I thought to myself. If I would have never dated that girl, Vanessa, she would have never been with Edward.

"I agree and disagree with you, son. I agree she is still in mourning over her loss of the Cullen's, and of course that includes Edward. But, I think it's the belonging that she misses."

"What do you mean, dad?"

"Well, I have known Charlie and Renee for a long time, and the both of them are pretty self-involved. Oh, they are both very nice and help in any way they can, but their own agenda usually gets in the way. Charlie is my best friend, and I tell you, he is emotionally stunted. He has a real problem showing any kind of affection or emotion. Now, Renee is the exact opposite, but she is a flake. Also, Charlie is a very simple man and stuck in his ways. He is just as much to blame as Renee for the downfall of their marriage. They would still be married if they were both willing to compromise and see each other's point of view."

"I said all that to say that Bella is nothing like the both of them. She is so much better! She has a pure soul and she wants to please those she cares about. She is fierce in her loyalty, and she loves unconditionally. That is why she was able to get involved with the Cullen's. She looked beyond what they have become and saw the men and women they once were. I am quite sure them leaving Bella behind was the fault of their coven mate, Edward. What I'm trying to say is what Bella wants, no, needs the most is to belong. She wants a family that will accept her. I believe one of the reasons why she keeps you at arm's length is not so much her love for Edward, but the fear of imprinting and that you could not imprint on her since she believes she's not a native Quileute."

"Really dad, do you think Bella loves me in that way?"

"Yes son, I do! You and Bella have been friends a long time, and you have a connection that is just as strong as any imprint. That's why I want you to know this legend only told to Alphas. Jacob, whether you imprinted or not, you will have to choose a mate. The Alpha blood line must continue."

"Wait dad! What do you mean Bella believes she is not a native Quileute? Bella is as pale as can be. She surely knows beyond a doubt she's not a native."

"Well, Jacob, Charlie's father was Quileute and he was a Shaman, so Bella does have our tribe's blood in her."

"Wow! He is?"

"Yes, he is, but Charlie does not have the wolf gene and neither does Bella. But, because she does have Quileute blood her transformation would be smoother."

"Dad, I'm confused! What transformation?"

"Jacob, as Alpha you can choose to either just mark your mate should you choose another wolf, or you can choose to mark and turn your mate into a wolf, as well."

"Dad, how?…what?...this is not making any sense to me."

"I understand son, but just listen. If you do not imprint on Bella after your transformation, you can still claim her as your mate and force imprinting between you and her."

"What? Dad, you mean I can have Bella? She can be mine?" Jacob had a huge smile on his face, awaiting his father's answer.

"Yes, son, you can, should she agree."

"So, I can tell Bella what you told me?"

"Yes, you can! She is familiar with our legends for Charlie has shared them with her. She always thought he only knew them because he was friends with me. But, since Bella turned eighteen almost two months ago, Charlie has shared with her in depth about her ancestry and our legends."

"So, you mean Bella knows I will turn into a wolf?"

"Yes, Jacob she does. I gave Charlie permission to tell her."

"Well, how did she take it?"

"Well, you tell me. Has she treated you any differently?"

"No, she hasn't, but she probably knew even before Charlie told her. She's been to our bonfires and has heard the stories. But, didn't you say she was probably scared of me imprinting?"

"Yes, son, I did."

"Bella is very observant. She sees things others don't. Bottom line, dad, I could be with Bella if I can convince her to be mine?"

"Yes, son, you can! Now, go and talk to her. If she agrees to be your mate, we can make arrangements for your mating ceremony after your phase."

"Wait! I thought you said it was a secret among Alphas only."

"Yes, it is, and your mating ceremony would be a private one at a secluded location on our lands. After you mark Bella and mate with her, then she will go through the stages of the phase: the growth spurt, the fever, and finally the phase."

Just then Jake heard the unmistakable sound of Bella's truck pulling up in the driveway. Dad smiles at me and says, "Talk to her son and let me know so we can make the proper arrangements."

"Wait! Does Charlie know?"

"Well, not the secret, but he knows that you are going to talk to Bella about being your mate, and he is in agreement with it."

Well well, Billy just dropped a bomb on Jacob...show me some love...or not ;)