Chapter 1

I never thought it would end up like this, just 4 years ago I was madly in love with a girl who was in love with a vampire, a vampire I loathed. Back then I couldn't understand how she could be in love with such a monster, someone who hurt her so badly, and someone who could easily break her into a million tiny pieces. But back then she was my human, fragile best friend. She was my Bella.

But in four years everything has changed, I understand completely how much someone can love someone, how it doesn't matter what the complications may be, or how different the two are. Love comes in so many different forms, and once you have found the one you will love unconditionally forever, nothing can change that. Within the past four years there has been some complications, and that's putting it lightly.

First there was Bella getting pregnant, then nearly being killed by the thing that grew inside her… the thing I now love unconditionally. Then, Bella being turned into a vampire just too keep her alive. Then came the worst few weeks of my whole existence, the Volturi turning up to kill Reneesme. She was only a few months old at the time, and all I could think of was keeping her safe, but we managed it; we kept her alive. With the help of Carlisle's friends, we got rid of the Volturi, and they won't be coming back any time soon. we hope...

Now, four years on from that unforgettable date, a lot of things have changed, Reneesme is 16. I know that is a huge jump in four years, we all knew she would grow up fast, but we could never put a time frame on it. Some things have stayed the same though... Edward and Bella are still completely head over heals in love with each other, and Edward and I are closer then we have ever been. On my part I think it may be because I owe my whole life to him now, him and Bella. They gave me meaning to my life when I thought I could never have it and Edward with his 'gift' already knows how much I owe him. Even Bella, without any kind of mind reading ability knows how much i owe her... she is still my Bella which means she still knows what I feel even before I know it myself.

I now live part time with the Cullens, which is the last thing I would ever had expected. I have my own room at the top of the stairs, which was Edwards, not the best but I'll deal with it. My dad doesn't yet appreciate my way of life and the fact that I turned my back on Sam Uley's pack, so it was easier to move out rather then get an ear full every time I entered the house. Seth and Leah still hang around here, mostly Seth. He seems to get along really well with the Cullens and him and Emmet are always fighting to see who is the strongest. He also adores Esme's cooking, so he is always around at meal times, or rather, meal times that are prepared for the people who eat real food, which, at the most, is three of us, but Esme doesn't seem to mind much - she enjoys the need to supply people with basics, and she loves having a full house. And Leah, as much as she hates to admit it, also adores Esme's cooking, and she seems to be getting on better terms with Esme and Carlisle, but for the others, we all know that will take some time. She also likes to pop in and check on Reneesme. They are really close now, and poor Leah, well, she has someone who isn't completely repulsive to talk to, seeming as everyone around here is either family or vampires. It is like a breath of fresh air for her to not be knocked completely unconscious by the sheer smell of the Cullen house. Reneseme also seems to enjoy having someone her own age, that isn't her family to talk to, without having to hide any details.

I'm beginning to see mine and Reneesme's relationship growing, but I still don't think Bella is comfortable with it, even though she knew this day was going to come. Edward seems to understand. He knows that I'll never rush things with her, that I'll be ready for the next step in our relationship when she is ready, and I'll wait. For now, she is happy and safe, and that's all I want.

When Reneesme turned 15, her growth spurts seemed to slow down, and now she is beginning to grow at a normal rate. None of us know how long this will last, or even if she will get older. It scares Edward and Bella. They just want her to have a normal life, and with that 'normal' life came shopping, friends and boyfriends. I wasn't too happy about that at first, but I was always there for her when the relationships ended, and I'll be here for her when the next comes along. If the next comes along.

"Jake, Jake. Dude where are you?" Seth shouted up the stairs to my room.

"I'm here man, what's up? Keep it down, OK?" I ran down the stairs, bumping into Rosalie at the same time.

"Watch out, dog" Rosalie shouted.

"Oh shut up, leech"

"Dude, will you two stop arguing? It's Nessie. She's upset and says she needs you, Jake." Seth shouted.

"Ok, ok. This isn't over either Blondie." I warned, pointing a finger at Rosalie, while running out of the door with Seth following behind me.

" Dog, you best come back and tell me what's wrong with her." Rose shouted, although it sounded as if she mumbled it from where I was.

"How did you know she was upset?" I thought. I knew Seth heard me, even though he was nowhere near me. When, in our wolf form, we can communicate through our minds, it was faster for me to run in wolf form to Bella's cottage.

"I heard her crying. Leah and I were just out on patrol, and I recognized the sobs, so I stopped by and she just shouted your name, man. I couldn't get anything more out of her. She seemed pretty bad though. Will you be OK, need me to come too?"

"Thanks Seth but I'll be fine. You and Leah should go get some food or something. Esme hasn't seen you two in a few days."

"Yeah I will. I'm getting pretty hungry actually… Could just eat some of Esme's cooking. I'll have a quick game with Emmett while I'm there too." Seth thought. I could see the fight already going on in his head, and with all the new moves he had learned, he was pretty sure he'd beat Emmett this time.

"Sorry to disappoint you bro, but he's gone hunting with the rest of them. Only Rose and Esme are in. Well, I'm going in. If I need something, I'll call."

I phased back and pulled on my cut offs that were suspended around my left ankle and ran straight to Nessie's room at the back of the cottage. Before I even reached the room, I could hear her sob and knew something must have been seriously wrong.

"Nessie, what's wrong?" I asked, throwing myself down on the bed, and taking her face into my hands so I could see her more clearly. Her chocolate brown eyes were full of tears, and dark bags were beginning to form under them.

"Jake! I'm so sorry. I can't do it. I tried. I thought I was stronger than this . Oh god, I'm so pathetic." As she said it, more tears began to form in her eyes, getting ready to be pushed down the contours of her rosy cheeks.

"Honey, I don't understand. What happened? Who hurt you?" I inquired, trying to calm her down.

"No one hurt me. It's just me. I keep having these nightmares. These men came and they tried to take me from you, and Aunt Rose just let them. I felt so alone. I cant be alone Jake, and I can't lose you." She cried as her head hit my chest.

"Look," I said, pulling her head up again, and wiping the tears away with my thumb. "I'm here now, and I'm not leaving. I'll be here with you for how ever long you need me, Ness. Please stop crying."

"Thanks Jake."

"Ness, it's fine. You should try and get some sleep. Your mom and dad will be home tomorrow and they will want to see you as perky as you normally are. I'll be just in the front room if you need anything. Okay?" I got up off the bed and began to move all her work from the bed to her desk in the corner of the room making more room for her to sleep. It looked like she had been studying before I came in. Nessie never went to normal school it was too jeopardous to send her to an average school when she aged so fast. So Carlisle home schooled her until she was fully grown.

I had watched her bedroom change so much in the past few years due to the fact that she was maturing so fast. All of the renovations done by Alice's hands, obviously but she had enjoyed it. At the present Nessie's room was a light beige color, and had purple accents on the bedding and the carpet. It looked grown up, and sophisticated.

"Jake?" Nessie interrupted me from my thoughts. I placed all the rest of her books in the nearest available space i could find.

"Yeah?"

"Will you stay here with me tonight?" she asked, patting the left side of her large double bed, which Alice thought was appropriate for a 16 year old girl. Although I could not see why. The bed had a large oak head frame with the initial 'R' engraved into it, along side a werewolf and the Cullen crest. I made it her for her 16th birthday, after being told what Alice was getting her.

"Ness, I dunno. I don't think that bed is big enough for us both now." I said indicating to my growth.

"Oh, come on Jake, please. I don't wanna be alone. Not tonight." she said, smiling the half smile I loved. It reminded me of how Bella smiled when she wanted something, so innocent and pure. A smile I could not say no to.

"Fine, Nessie." I sighed, crossing my arms across my chest. She knew perfectly well she had me wrapped around her little finger