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"You were supposed to be watching her!"

"Bella left, she's who I agreed to watch!"

"Clary's family, Jacob! You chose your little girlfriend over someone who is like a sister to you?!"

"You don't think I feel bad?! She's lying there because of me!"

They wouldn't stop yelling. Their voices awoke me. I remembered why I had been asleep. I could remember Victoria attacking me, Bella leaving, and Alice returning. I remembered it all. But what I couldn't remember was why those imbeciles decided to yell when I was directly beside them.

"You should feel bad! That leech lover only used you, Clary never did! Our sister is lying unconscious because you chose her sister over her!" Paul's voice shook with rage and I could only imagine him shaking in anger, close to phasing at any moment.

"I didn't choose anybody!" Jake roared back.

"Can I choose for you guys to quiet down?" I groaned out. I had had enough of their yelling, I just wanted quiet.

"Clary!" Jared's voice shouted my name. I blinked my open and tried to focus on where I was. Once I was able to see the ceiling above me clearly, I turned my head to the side and I found myself facing a maroon-colored wall. I turned my head to the other side and saw the pack, Emily, Billy, and Sue Clearwater staring straight at me.

"Where am I?" I asked quietly.

"My house." Sue stepped forward. "I had to patch you up here, to avoid any questions."

"Does my father know?" I glanced around at everyone but Billy was the one who answered.

"No. He's still searching the forests for the apparent murderer." He seemed almost smug about his answer.

"How long was I out?"

"Too long." Paul scoffed.

"So Bella's not back yet?" I sighed.

"No. She's still not back from wherever she took off to." Jake mumbled angrily. He pushed past everyone to get to the door and stormed out of the room. Nobody spoke. Well, at least until my bladder began to feel like it was going to explode.

"Can I use the bathroom?" Everyone chuckled before Sue nodded and walked over to me. She helped me into a sitting position before helping me stand. She gave me a minute to adjust before walking me out of the room and across the hall to a small bathroom. "Thank you." I smiled at her. She nodded and left me to do my business. I looked in the small oval mirror and was surprised by the girl I saw. Her blonde hair was tied messily atop her head and dark circles covered the skin underneath her eyes. Her light brown eyes were dull and didn't hold their usual brightness.

I quickly did what I needed to do and washed my hands. I walked out of the bathroom and heard everyone talking in the room. I kept my steps quiet and my breathing even as I tried to eavesdrop.

"She doesn't need to know." Someone spoke angrily.

"The message was for her. Whoever texted her will notice she didn't reply and they'll come to check on her." A female voice stated firmly. "Just give her the phone and let her reply."

"She'll leave just like her idiot of a sister!" I winced at the harsh tone that someone used. I felt a small course of anger surge through me as they insulted my sister. I was angry at her but I still felt myself wanting to defend her despite everything.

"If she does, then let her. We cant make her choices for her." Sam said. I knew it was him by the authoritative tone he held when he spoke. "She is a sister or daughter to most of us, her happiness comes first. And Emily is right, this message is meant for her. We give her the phone and then we'll figure out the rest." Their conversation came to end then and I decided to make my presence known. I closed the bathroom door and twisted the doorknob to the bedroom.

"Why do you all look so serious?" I tried to joke. They seemed to believe my fake look of surprise and smiled slightly. Sam shook his head and motioned for Emily to hand over whatever was in her hand. She gave it to me and I realized it was my phone. I looked questioningly at her before flipping it open and seeing a brief message splayed across the screen.

Clary, call as soon as you can. I need your help. - Jasper

I looked back up at everyone before walking out of the room. I walked to Sue's living room and sat down on her couch. I dialed Jasper's phone number and listened to the dial tone as it rang.

"Clary," Jasper spoke my name firmly.

"I just got your message." I was straightforward.

"I sent it hours ago." He said tensely.

"Yeah well, I was unconscious because a certain redheaded vampire decided to try to kill me once again. But that's not the point, what's going on?"

"I'm on my way to get you. You have to come with me, for Emmett's sake." His voice got softer as he said Emmett's name. "He needs us and right now and you're probably the only person who can get through to him."

"I'm at the reservation." I sighed. I cursed myself mentally. I was willing to drop everything to save Emmett from whatever was going on with him and I hated it. I wanted to kick myself. But I couldn't. He was Emmett. Despite all the bullshit, I endured because of his stupid ass, a part of me still loved him. My heart still longed for him and I was stupidly deciding to listen to it.

"Meet me at the treaty line in five minutes."

"I'll be there." I hung up and didn't bother to listen to his reply. I stood up from the couch and made my way to the front door. I had just reached for the doorknob when a deep voice stopped me.

"You're going to go?" I turned around and met Paul's harsh glare. Jared and Embry stood beside him, their faces blank.

"I have to," I stated firmly.

"He isn't worth it Clary, especially after all the shit he put you through!" Paul shouted. I lowered my gaze to the ground and blinked away tears. "Don't go, not for him." Paul's eyes lost their glare and instead turned sad.

"I'm not going for him." I turned back to the door and twisted the doorknob. I swung the door open and looked back at them once more. "I'm going for me. And for his family. They've lost too much and if I can stop them from losing someone else, I'm going to try my best." I slammed the door behind me and hopped in Bella's truck that was conveniently parked in the grass. I grabbed the keys from the dashboard and jabbed them into the ignition. The engine roared to life and I risked one more look at the small brown house. Paul stood in the doorway with a betrayed look on his face. He had one hand placed on the doorframe as he braced himself while he shook angrily. I put the truck into drive and sped away, the brown house only being seen in my rearview mirror.

I didn't turn on the radio but I wished I had as a loud howl cut through the silence. It sounded so broken, so betrayed. I knew instantly it was Paul but I couldn't turn back around. Though I found myself wanting to. I had nearly reached the treaty line when I suddenly braked and put the truck in park. I glanced at my buzzing phone and flipped it over, the screen no longer facing upwards. I could see Jasper's black car parked on the other side of the treaty line. But as I glanced behind me, I could see the silhouette of a wolf standing in the road. I had to decide.

Going forwards meant going to Emmett. It meant forgiving him for everything he had done. Was I willing to do that? Was I willing to forgive and forget?

But going backward was completely different. Going backward meant I was willing to leave everything I had with Emmett behind and move on completely. I'd have the pack by my side but was I honestly ready to leave my first love in the dust?

As the seconds ticked by I became scared by the silence. I switched on the radio and a song echoed throughout the cab of the truck. A song that made my decision for me. I smiled to myself and turned the truck back on. I switched gears and took the truck out of the park. The truck lurched forwards until it had crossed over the line and I knew in my heart I had made the right decision.

I wasn't ready to let go of Emmett just yet. I wasn't ready to forgive him but I didn't want to stop loving him either. I parked the truck on the side of the road and climbed into Jasper's car. He sent me a small smile and patted my casted arm. I buckled my seatbelt before turning and looking out of the back window. The large wolf was bounding away and despite the guilt I felt for leaving, the anticipation of seeing Emmett again bubbled inside of me. I had made the right decision and one look at Jasper's relieved face had me knowing that I wasn't saving just one life, but an entire family's.