Chapter 1
Disclaimer: I don't know Twilight, Stephanie Meyer does. I'm just using her toys for my own game.
BPOV
I stared down at the letter now in my hands. It felt like it weighed a thousand pounds. It's words were an omen of what was to come. Tears were falling down my cheeks in a cascade as I reread his words.
My Dearest Isabella,
I'm sure this letter will find you in good health. You and your Edward ruined my plans for us that night. Between your running away from me and him showing up at the wrong time, everything fell through the cracks. Don't you worry though, I will be back. You won't have to miss me for long, and I'll finish what I started.
Luck wasn't with me last time Bella. That won't happen again. I know that Emmett survived, but believe me he should enjoy what time he has left Bella. Maybe he won't be so lucky next time. Just know, he's caused me as much grief as you have, he will pay. That is a promise.
I also know that you've kept those little bastards. Logan and Eliza is it? It's almost sad that they'll have to grow up without a mother. Enjoy what time you have with them Bella. I may not have gotten you before but if it takes me years to get to you, I will. You will pay for what you've done to my life Isabella. I'm going to make you wish you'd simply died on your kitchen floor that day. Trust me when I say, it would have been best for all of us. If I can't have you no one will.
Jacob Black.
I was going to die at Jacobs hand. That I was sure of. Behind me the kitchen door creaked. I didn't have the strength to turn, besides I already knew who it was. I wiped the tears away. If it was the last thing I did, I would let him see me cry. Not anymore. His arms began snaking their way around my waist as he roughly pulled me toward him.
"Hello Jacob." I said. My voice came out in a semi-whisper. The arms wrapped tighter and I could feel him breathing in my ear.
"I see you got my letter. Ready to go now Bella?" Jake replied seductively.
I sighed. "Just do it Jake. I'm ready just leave them be. It's me whose caused this."
"Yes Bella, but it was them who got in the way. Besides that, they'll get there's once I'm finished with you." His words tore a whole through me. He was going to kill my family. He wasn't going to stop with me. I had to warn them. I had to get to Edward and Emmett. They had to save the twins.
I began struggling in his arms. "No, Jake. Let me go!" I screamed. Almost instantly, I felt a stinging sensation in my side followed by a warmth I couldn't explain. And then I saw it. A flash of something in his hand immediately caught me eye. A hunting knife smeared with a red substance, my blood. Jacob had stabbed me. My legs gave way as Jacob released me from his grip. I fell to the floor with a thud. As I lay there bleeding, I could feel myself begin to slip away. My body was becoming numb. My world was spinning. I tired to hold pressure to the wound, but the blood was still seeping between my fingers. As my eyes began to close for the last time, Jacob looked at me. His face full of hatred. Leaning down to me, he began whispering in my ear.
"It's almost over love. Just a few more mistakes to rid myself of and I'll join you in hell."
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"NO!" I screamed, as he walked out of the kitchen. "No, no!"
Suddenly I was being shook from all sides. "Bella, love wake up. You're dreaming again Bella. It's okay I'm here." Edward's soothing words broke through.
I forced my eyes open. I was in our room. Edward was staring at me intently. Worry written all over his face. I grabbed his neck pulling him closer to me as I sobbed into his chest.
"It's okay Bella. I've got you." He cooed as he began stroking my hair. "Nothing's going to happen, Bellsy. I'm here."
"I know." I told him still sobbing into his chest. I don't know how long I cried before falling back into a dreamless slumber.
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The next morning I awoke to an empty bed. I could hear sounds coming from the nursery. I glanced over at the clock. 9:45. Edward had let me sleep in. As I threw the covers back, I wondered how long the twins had been awake. They were finally sleeping all night, but waking very every in the mornings. At nine months old, I guess we should be lucky their sleeping at all.
I grabbed my clothes and headed toward the shower. I needed to wash away lasts nights bad dream from my thoughts. I turned the water on as hot as I could stand. As it hit me I could feel some of the tension release. I had been having nightmares since the twins were six weeks old. That was the day I had gotten Jake's letter. Edward and Emmett had found me collapsed in the kitchen, chanting 'he's coming' to my self while sobbing. When they tried to touch me, I had fought them. Edward later told me I had thought they were Jacob. To this day Emmett will tell you it was the most frightening sight he's seen. Carlisle told us it was a panic attack from the shock. I still have the panic attacks now, as well as the nightmares. PTSD is what their calling it.
When my dad had found out about the letter, he feverishly tried to locate Jacob, going as far as making a visit to Jacksonville himself to speak to Jake's parents. Lot of help that did! They promptly told dad it was just as much my fault Jacob is the way he is as it was Jacobs. Dad was appalled. I just hoped they liked spending a few days in jail for those unpaid parking tickets that conveniently came to the Jacksonville Police Department's attention after dad's visit. Upon dad's return to Forks, he was called away again. This time for at least a month. He was so worried about leaving Emmett and I home alone again, especially with Jacob still on the lose. Then on the night before his departure while having dinner with Edward and his family, Carlisle had an idea. Their house had plenty of room, as well as a wing that was never used. In light of the circumstances, it was only logical that we all move in together, especially since their kids were getting married. To my utter shock, Dad agreed. So here we are now. Living in Cullen Manor. Dad had even sold the old house. His exact words were 'there's no use in holding onto the past' as he signed over the deed.
Things could not be better now. Emmett and Rose were still going strong, as are Jasper and Alice. Edward and I are planning an October wedding, on the twins first birthday. Only three more months to go and I'd officially be Mrs. Edward Cullen. The kids already carried Edward's last night. He legally adopted them at six months old. He made a get father to them. I smiled as I stepped from the shower. I dressed quickly now eager to see my three loves……..
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AN: Oh wow! I'm back from the dead guys! As before, I will try to update one to two times a week until the story is complete. I don't know how long this one be as I have not made a timeline for it yet. I hope you guys enjoyed this new chapter. I especially hope it was worth the wait. As always, reviews are greatly appreciated. Also if anyone can tell me how I can list 'Who Needs Love?' as complete I'd greatly appreciate it!