Forbidden Imprint [Book 5] ✔️

14 • Both Sides Now

EMBRY'S POV

The plane ride to Hawaii passed by without me even noticing. When we finally landed, I pulled myself from the heavy thoughts permeating my mind so that I could force myself to concentrate on leaving the plane. I wanted to leap over the people congesting the aisle way, but I forced myself to be patient as I waited for my turn to exit the aircraft. As soon as I was able to step outside, the heat hit me swift and fierce. Living in Hawaii would never be an option for me. It was too hot for me to enjoy. I felt as though my skin was sweltering.

I made my way to the rent-a-car place and got directions to Waikiki. It didn't take long for me to reach my destination. The pale sands and ocean views flew by me with barely a glance. Once I reached the actual city, I followed the pull to my imprint though it was very weak...I hardly felt it. The weather seemed to match my mood. The closer I got to Rebecca, the wetter the weather got until it finally started to rain.

I reached a residential street and parked my car. In the distance, I saw Ian head to a car with a surfboard attached to the roof. He hopped in the vehicle and took off in the opposite direction from where I was. I rested my head against the steering wheel for a moment as I tried to control my raging emotions. I felt slightly crazed at the moment and I was beginning to scare myself.

One part of me wanted to follow Ian and rip his head off. My hands actually trembled and the wolf inside me purred with contentment at the idea. I didn't even know it was possible for a wolf to purr. The other part of me wanted to bust down Rebecca's front door, throw Rebecca over my shoulder, and run back to the airport. I wanted nothing more than for us to disappear where no one would ever find us again. I wasn't above kidnapping her at this point. I was almost eager to.

But the most logical part of me knew that I wouldn't do any of those things. I was here for one purpose and one purpose only. I needed to talk to Rebecca. From that conversation, I would figure out what I was going to do next. Maybe I'd return to La Push. Then again, if I could convince Rebecca to run away with me, we'd need to disappear until she could get her divorce. Maybe we'd head out East together. She'd be close to Jake that way.

I got out of the car and walked over to the house running my hands nervously down my pants. I knocked a couple of times on the front door before I heard movement inside the house. The door slowly opened and there was my Rebecca.

"Embry..." Rebecca said in a shocked tone. She looked over my shoulder, obviously looking for Ian. "What are you doing here?"

"We need to talk," I stated.

"About?"

"The baby for one thing."

"What about my baby?" Rebecca asked, her hand automatically covering her stomach area. The baby wasn't visible yet, but Rebecca was already in protective mother mode.

"I thought Ian didn't want kids." I said absently, not taking my eyes off her hand.

"How did you know about that?" Rebecca asked with what sounded like betrayal in her voice.

"I overheard you that day on the beach."

I could sense Rebecca's anger as she realized I had eavesdropped on a very personal conversation.

"We had a long talk after I got back and w-we decided to work on our problems. We started marriage counseling. The baby was a surprise, but one we both welcome."

I let the baby comment slide for now.

"Why bother saving this marriage when you know in your heart you should be with me?" I asked bluntly, raising my eyes from her hand to her face.