The Stories of Leah Clearwater - (Book One)

Chapter 25 - Don't. Just don't. You're only making it worse.

Jacob had taken off to check on Bella. Seth and I were on a perimeter check. Seth’s thoughts were quiet. My mind was still a bit jumpy. I couldn’t believe I’d broken free. I no longer had to see Sam’s happiness. I just continued looking for any sign of intruders. Either Sam or his pack members.

Then Seth thought, I’m sort of glad you’re here you know.You really do deserve a break from Sam. But, you’re my sister and well I do worry about you, like you do about me.

It was nice to hear Seth say that. 

Thanks. Was all I was able to get out. 

We continued on our separate circuits. Then the sudden thought from Seth snapped me out of focus.

 

We’ve got company. He thought.

The both of us howled loudly at the same time, trying to alert Jacob. Within seconds he was in our thoughts again. 

What is it? He shouted

Incoming. Seth answered. At least three. 

Did they split up? Jacob thought. 

I had turned and changed direction. I was desperate to get back to Seth.

I’m running the line back to Seth at the speed of light, I promised pushing myself fast as possible. Everything blurred past me. I kept alert. Nobody was around me.

So far no tother point of attack. I told them. 

Seth, do not challenge them. Wait for me. Jacob quickly told him.

Then Seth’s tone changed. They’re slowing. Ugh-it’s so off not being able to hear them.

I think . . .

What? Jacob was on edge now. 

I think they’ve stopped. Seth thought still listening carefully. 

Waiting for the rest of the pack? I wondered.

Shh. Feel that? Jacob asked. 

He had picked up on something. 

Someone’s phasing? Jacob kept listening.

Feels like it. Seth agreed.

I was there. I broke into the small opening, where Seth waited. I raked my claws into the dirt, spinning out like a race car.

I got your back, bro. I thought trying to reassure Seth. I felt better knowing he wasn’t alone. We heard them coming. They remained quiet, and so did we.

They’re coming. Seth thought nervously. Slow. Walking.

 I stood there looking around. Waiting. I didn’t even want to imagine what might happen.

Almost there. Jacob told us. 

The next few minutes, Jacob’s thoughts became all fatherly. He was truly concerned for our safety. More so for Seth’s, because he was so young. It caught me off guard. 

Look who’s getting all paternal. I thought wryly.

Head in the game, Leah. Jacob thought.

Seth broke through. Four. Three wolves, one man.

Finally Jacob arrived and took over the front. I was becoming nervous. Seth moved to Jacob’s right side. I moved to Jacob’s left side. I couldn’t believe it.