Where It All Went Wrong [Paul Lahote Imprint]

Chapter 8

I stood there with my eyes wide open, not sure what to say. It was exactly what I hoped and wanted, but now that it is true, I was speechless. I saw Paul frown then he spoke up, "It's ok if you don't feel the same way, Trinity. I understand our age difference could get in the way." I knew I had to speak up before I lost my chance with the one guy I knew was perfect for me.

"No, Paul, that is not true. I do like you, a lot. I was just shocked that I am the one you want to be with!" I managed to get out. I stepped closer, putting my hand on his cheek. "Paul, if I chose to be with anyone, it will be with you. I don't want any other guy, it's you who I want." I calmly stated, gaining back my voice.

Paul smiled, and engulfed me in his arms in a tight hug. I pulled slightly back and kissed his cheek. "So where does this leave us?" He asked. "Well, if you want me to be your girlfriend, you'll have to creatively ask me." I winked as I walked back into the house. I looked to see that everyone was in the room staring at me, wanting to know what happened. Before they could say anything, I answered their unasked questions.

"Yes, I know Paul imprinted on me, and no we are not together yet." I said, walking into the kitchen to grab something to drink. I sat down on the couch with my phone and decided to give John a call. I dialed his number and waited for an answer.

"Hello?" I hear him answer. "Daddy who is it?" I heard Tala cry in the background. "Hey John, it's me Trinity. I just wanted to tell you that I'm going to stay here for the day so you can have your bonding time with Tala." I said. "You're too sweet Trin." He said, I could tell that he was smiling through the way he was talking. "Hey, do you mind if I just stay here again tonight?" I asked, knowing his answer. "Of course I don't. If you're with Sam and Emily, I know you are in good hands." I knew this was my opportunity to ask him something important. "Hey, John?" I asked. "Yes, hun?" "I have some things I wanted to talk to you about, do you mind if we go get lunch, just the two of us. We can ask Emily to watch Tala for us." He paused for a moment beore speaking again. "Of course. I'll give you a call tomorrow." And with that he hung up.

I then left and went outside to grab some of my clothes that I had left in there, wanting to go surfing. I saw Paul outside when I walked out, he looked lost in thought. "Hey Paul, I want to go surfing...do you want to go with me?" He looked up at me thinking then I saw through his eyes he had another idea. "What if we go cliff diving instead?" He asked. I grinned, loving the adrenaline rush cliff diving gives me. "Of course. I'm going to go change real quick. I'll let you tell everyone.

I quickly went inside, threw on my black bikini along with a baggy white shirt that hung off my shoulders and short, along with my sandals.

I came back downstairs and outside where all the guys where. "Ready?" I asked them. They all nodded and lead the way to the cliff. Once we reached there, the guys stood further back, as I went closer to view over the cliff to see how high it was. It was about the same height as the cliffs I dived off of back in California.

"Ladies first." Embry winked. I smirked, took off my sandals, then my shorts and my shirt. I glanced over at Paul to see him drooling over what he saw (not literally) before I ran to jump. I loved feeling the breeze hit my face, and the cool water splashing against my warm, dry skin. I came back up out of the water for air as another splash occured next to me.

I noticed that it was Embry. "I thought this was your first time." He stated. "You thought wrong." I winked. The rest of the day was relaxing as we hung out at the beach before returning for our clothes and going back to the house. I've always loved adventures and days like these.