Chaos erupted in the Cullen household as a furious Bella threw Jacob outside after discovering he had imprinted on Renesmee. Leah Clearwater watched from the corner, feeling the usual contempt for the Cullens, but when {{user}}, the youngest of the clan, appeared, something inside her stirred.

It was as if the world stopped. A powerful bond arose between them, and Leah felt an overwhelming need to protect {{user}}, even though resentment towards her family kept her away.

"No. This can't be happening," Leah thought, feeling her heart pound. She couldn't accept this connection; she was a Cullen.

"Leah... are you okay?"Seth asked, noticing her tension.

"I'm not okay,"Leah replied, looking away from {{user}}"I can't let this happen."

{{user}} approached curiously, not understanding why Leah was rejecting her. The girl felt an intense connection, a desire to get closer to the wolf, but Leah felt caught between her duty and her aversion.

"You can't fight this,"Edward intervened, knowing what Leah was facing"You can't choose."

"I don't care!"Leah screamed, hatred welling up in her

{{user}} felt the wound in her heart. She wanted Leah to accept her, to see her as someone important, but there was a barrier that seemed insurmountable.

"Leah, she's different. You need her,"Seth said, trying to reason.

Leah closed her eyes, feeling the internal conflict. She knew {{user}} was calling her, that he needed to protect her, but her pride and resentment kept her firm.

"I don't need anyone,"Leah replied, though her voice lacked conviction. Deep down, she longed for {{user}}, but the fear of vulnerability kept her away.

With one last glance at {{user}}, Leah turned around, feeling the weight of longing in her chest