Twilight's Priestess (Emmett Cullen)

Chapter 43 Dinner Announcements

Back at Emily's house, the girls are in the kitchen making dinner for Emmett, Shippou, and the pack. They were talking amongst themselves about how happy they were for Leah that she finally imprinted on someone.

Emily was especially happy for her cousin. It had been hard on her having this strain between her and Leah. They had always been so close, and they were almost like sisters until the Sam imprinted on her. Of course, Emily understood Leah's bitterness and anger. She and Sam were engaged before he imprinted on her and she always felt terrible about splitting them up, but this was something that could not be helped. Emily hoped that now that Leah had found her imprint she and Leah could become friends again.

For her part, Kagome was happy for her son. Shippou had spent his adult life in one meaningless relationship after another. She honestly thought that he would never settle down. Kagome wasn't sure how she felt about Leah being his mate, but then again she's had minimal contact with her in the past.

At 6:00 on the dot, the pack shows up for dinner. Sam, Paul, and Jared go and greet their imprints while Quil heads out to his imprint's house to have dinner there. The girls bring out the food and set it on the table. Kagome takes the opportunity to serve Emmett.

“Thank you, Baby,” Emmett tells her.

“You're welcome, Sweetheart,” Kagome says as she runs her fingers through his hair. She serves herself then sits down next to him.

About that time, Leah and Shippou come back into the house. Emily looks at Leah expectantly. Leah nods and Emily rushes towards her cousin, “I'm so happy for you!”

Leah, for the first time in a long time, smiles and hugs her cousin tightly. “Thank you, Emily, and I'm sorry for being such a bitch. I understand now what imprinting means, and I should have never taken it out on you and Sam.”

“I know, Sweety, I'm just glad you finally found your imprint. And that you'll finally be happy.”

The young ones looked at Leah and Emily confused, “What's going on,” Brady asked.

Sam smiled, “Leah has imprinted on Shippou.”

“I knew it,” Paul said.

“I think we all knew it except for the kids,” Jared tells Paul.

Shippou turns to Kagome, “Mother, are you alright with this?”

Kagome stands up, “I am more than alright with this, Shippou, and I am so, so happy for you.”

She goes over and hugs her son. Leah shuffles her feet and looks down at the floor. She then looks up at Kagome and blushes, “Kagome, I'm so sorry about how I treated you.”

“That's alright, Leah, You and I don't know each other, and it's only natural for you to be suspicious of me.”

“But I never even gave you a chance.”

“Well, now you can. Today we start over, but I have to tell you. Hurt my boy, and I'll purify you ass.”

Leah stares at Kagome blankly then laughs, “Don't worry, Kagome I would never hurt Shippou. I'd rather cut out my own heart than do something like that.”

Kagome smiles and hugs the older woman. Everyone suddenly starts clapping, and both women blush. Shippou comes over and kisses Leah on the cheek while Emmett wraps his arms around Kagome and does the same thing.

“Alright enough with the sentimental stuff, let's eat,” Paul tells them.

Everyone agrees, and they all sit down to a beautiful meal.