Forbidden Imprint [Book 5] ✔️

28 • Let It Be

EMBRY'S POV

I adjusted my tie nervously as I waited for Rebecca to arrive for our first date. I was taking her to a nice restaurant in Port Angeles and decided to dress up for the occasion. Looking into the mirror, I inspected myself carefully. I had on my best pair of dark pants along with a long sleeve dress shirt and patterned tie. I couldn't wear a sports coat without overheating.

I was going to have to seriously make a more conscious effort to stop phasing. I was already technically retired from the pack. I had no reason to continue turning into a wolf anymore. And if everything went tonight as I hoped, I was going to get the chance to grow old with my imprint and our son.

I heard a knock on my apartment door and went to answer it. Rebecca's lavender and vanilla scent hit me before I even laid eyes on her. When I actually saw her, she took my breath away. Rebecca's hair was pulled up on top of her head in a messy bun, emphasizing her long, kissable neck. She was wearing a white silk blouse with a black leather shirt, dark stockings, and black leather knee-high boots.

"You look beautiful," I whispered. I noticed her eyes were running over me too.

"So do you," she replied, a soft smile appearing on her lips. Cupping her cheek lightly, I bent down and brushed my lips over hers. Rebecca went to deepen the kiss, but I pulled back with a light chuckle.

"We have reservations." I reminded her.

"Oh, right," Rebecca smirked.

"C'mon," I said, closing the apartment door and locking it before I grabbed Rebecca's hand and led her to my car. I walked her over to the passenger side and opened the door for her, kissing her hand before letting her go. As soon as she was settled, I shut the door and got in my side of the car.

"So who's watching Luke tonight? Rachel?" I asked as I put the car into drive and we headed for downtown.

"No, he's with Jake's family. Ness offered to watch him overnight. It's his first sleepover," Rebecca said, turning her head in my direction with a smile on her face.

"I thought Jake was up in Canada."

"They helped the Cullens move in yesterday but came back this afternoon."

"Ah," I replied. "So was Luke excited?"

Rebecca laughed. "Yeah, I think he really looks up to Gabe. Gabe promised to show him some new video game that just came out."

Rebecca frowned for a minute before saying, "I feel really bad for Jake's kids. I get that Meena and Gabe are a little different given that they're part vampire and everything, but they just seem so lonely. It must have been hard on them growing up. They only had each other."

"The Cullens showered them with love," I assured her.

"Still..." Rebecca shrugged. "I want Luke to form bonds with them. Family is important."

"Yeah, it is," I replied, glancing at her. She was biting her lip, lost in thought.

I pulled into the restaurant and went around to open her door for her. She smiled and we walked into the building holding hands. I felt like a giddy teenager on my first date. Once we were seated and our food was ordered, Rebecca looked at me as though she wanted to say something but then kept closing her mouth.

"What?" I asked curiously.

"My dad said something the other week to Luke. He mentioned that your dad wanted to be in your life but couldn't. Have you had contact with Joshua Uley?"

"Oh..." I said, glancing uncomfortably at the table.

"I'm sorry, it's none of my business," Rebecca stated quickly.