I actually sighed with relief when Leah told me the Leech hadn't hurt her. If he had laid one finger on her I had the feeling that I wouldn't be able to control the urge to find him and kill him in the most horrible way possible. That wouldn't necessarily solve anything but it would sure as hell make me feel better. Her words calmed me a little though. She's okay, I kept telling myself. She's okay. Calm the fuck down.
When she told me she was glad I was there I couldn't help the little spread of warmth in my chest. Leah wanted me there. It was almost a relief to hear her say that. Leah was so independent; as much as I loved that aboiut her, I was afraid it meant she might push me away. And I didn't think I could stay away from her even if I tried.
At Seth's words I suddenly realized what I was doing. My cheeks flamed with embarrassment. Christ. What the hell was wrong with me. I scrambled into my jeans, not looking Seth in the eye. This wasn't how I had wanted this little talk to go. Not at all.
"Uh, yeah. Right. Well, that's what we wanted to talk to you about, actually." Leah was looking at me. I swallowed hard and took her hand in mine, the one that wasn't bloody.
"Well, we...um, Leah and I...imprinted. Last night. It was really sudden. And we wanted to let you know." I held my breath, searching Seth's face for his response.
Seth:
My eyes widened in complete shock and I felt my mouth drop open. Jacob and Leah!? Jeez, that had come out of nowhere! In a million years I never would have expected it. For one thing, I didn't even know that werewolves couuld imprint on one another. Then again, there had never, as far as anyone knew, been another female wolf besides Leah.
But the two of them, Jacob and Leah, together... I had some doubts. Jacob was so wrapped up in his feelings for Bella and Leah was....well, Leah. Still in love with Sam in spite of everything, hating him at the same time. She was so angry, all the time. I never thought she would imprint on anybody.
The gain, maybe the imprint was what both of them needed. It made sense, in a weird sort of way. Both of them had been hurt, both of them needed someone. Why shouldn't they have each other.
I took a deep breath, and tried a smile. "This...this is really sudden. I think I need time to think about it, but...well, I'm happy for you guys." I turned to Leah. My voice grew earnest. "You know that, right? I really do just want you to be happy. And if you can be happy with Jake, then go for it."