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Imprinting is when a shape-shifting wolf imprints on another human being, their feelings are stronger than regular love. It is vividly described in detail in the Twilight Books, specifically in Eclipse. Jacob Black describes it as gravity moving, she's the one that holds you not anything else. She is the focus. Nothing else matters but her. You will defy anyone for that person, do anything for that person.

It is strongly suggested that once a wolf imprints, the imprintee has no choice but to be with that person, but it is also said that the relationship between a wolf and his imprintee can vary between brotherly, best friend, and future mate.

The only wolves to have imprinted so far are: Sam Uley to Emily Young, Quil Ateara V to Claire Young (Emily's niece), but that relationship will not become serious until Claire comes of age. Jacob Black to Renesmee Cullen (daughter of Bella and Edward Cullen), Paul Lahote to Rachel Black (Jacob's sister), and Jared to Kim. It is unknown if Leah Clearwater (Seth's sister), the only known female wolf, can imprint on a possible future soulmate.

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