I wondered how long I had been standing there, just staring at Momma. I snapped out of it when I heard her say, "Renessmee, sit down sweetie."

"Mhmm." Was all I was able to mutter.

"Okay, let's just cut right to the chase. Jacob, "Daddy said to the black haired boy, "would you like to speak?"

"Sure sure. I'll go." His voice was even more beautiful than his appearance. Like crystal. He had defiantly passed his awkward stages of puberty. There was no doubting that.

"Nessie-Renessmee, my name is Jacob Black." Jacob. Somehow that name sounded so familiar. He continued.

"I met your mother about 6 years ago when she and Edward, your father, had just met. We were very good friends then, until you were born. Something happened that made your mother forbid me from even coming near you."

'What in the world is he talking about?' I thought. Daddy looked at me and whispered, "Just listen."

"Since the day you were conceived, I've hated you. It was killing me to watch my best friend die because of you. You were killing her inside, and I hated you for it. But the day you were born, I saw you for the first time and my whole life changed. I no longer hated you, I loved you. But your mother didn't like that, at all. So she banned me from ever seeing you because she didn't want a monster like me near her daughter."

"What do you mean by monster? You're not going to hurt me." Even thought I didn't know this boy very well, there was something about him that told me I could trust him.

"Well, Ness, like you, I'm not exactly human. But I'm not a vampire either. I'm well…a werewolf. I love down on the Reservation with the rest of the pack, Sam, Quil, Paul, Leah and Seth. They're all like me, Werewolves."

I just stared at him in amazement. Was this really happening? Was I dreaming? Wait, the dream-the 6 werewolves in the forest. They were him and his friends.

"It all makes sense now." I whispered. But everyone in the room heard me like I hadn't.

"Renessmee, I think we should go take a walk so I can explain to you some other things. Edward, is that okay with you?"

I looked at daddy for his approval and he nodded once at the both of us.

'Thank you, Daddy.' I thought.

"I love you, sweetie."

'I love you too, Daddy.'

We walked out of the main house towards the woods. I had to walk a little faster than human pace to keep up with him. He had such long legs.

"Okay, Ness. The first thing I want to tell you is that I am the one who gave you your nickname when you were born. Your mother was furious. She said that I nicknamed her daughter after the Lock Ness monster." He chuckled. "It was actually quite funny to see her react to something so small."

"I heard that, dog!" Daddy was obviously listening in on our conversation.

"Anyway, moving on. Remember earlier when I said how my life changed the moment I saw you?"

I nodded.

"Well, I hate using clichés, but something magical had happened then. You see, werewolves get a special feeling when they see the person they're supposed to be with forever. It's called imprinting, it only happens once, and I imprinted on you, Renessmee. That's why it was so hard for me to stay away for so long. Once I imprinted, I felt a magnet drawing me toward you. Every part of me was committed to protecting you and making you happy. And I didn't want to leave you, especially in a house of bloodsuckers."

I heard Emmett laugh a belly laugh from the house. I cringed. I hated that word.

"Oh. Sorry. I didn't mean that. But, Renessmee, what I want to tell you is that I can't help the way I feel about you. It's nature. But you have a choice. You don't have to love me."

I didn't know what to say. This was a lot to take in on one walk.

"I think I need to sleep on this. It's a lot to comprehend. And I want to talk to Momma and Daddy as well."

He humped. I could tell there was a relationship between him and Daddy, but it wasn't a good one. I wonder why he hated him so much.

"Okay. I understand. It's a lot. I know. Let's get you back to the house and get you to bed. I have to patrol tonight anyway."

I just nodded. "That sounds like a good idea." My eyelids started to droop as I mumbled.

Jacob walked me back to the main house and then left without saying goodbye to anyone except me. I went inside where everyone was socializing, except for Alice. The look in her eyes was worry. And she was sitting on the edge of her chair.

"What's wrong, Auntie?"

"Guys, living room, now!" Alice sounded worried. Now I knew something was up.

"Alice, how long do we have?" Gosh I hated it when her and Daddy read each others minds.

'Daddy, what's going on?' I practically screamed it in my head.

"The Volturi have decided to come for a little visit. But we don't know when. Alice, anything new?"

"Yeah. Demetri reads relationships, remember? Well he saw Jacob and Ness, and Aro isn't happy. They're trying to decide when to come. Possibly a few weeks." I had no idea what they were talking about, but it didn't sound good.

"The Volturi live in Italy and they are the largest vampire coven, besides us of course. Our known enemies are the werewolves and since they saw Jacob trying to start a relationship with you, they have a problem with it. But what they don't know is that our coven confides in the Quillette tribe. They have been on our side protecting the lines since you were born, Ness."

So that's what Jacob meant by 'patrolling' tonight. I wonder if they knew the Volturi were coming.

"They don't. But we should probably warn them. Carlisle, what do you suggest?" Daddy looked at grandpa for an answer.

"I-I'm not sure. We can't hide her. That would be too obvious. And if they bring Jane with them, her power could be too strong for Nessie. Bella, you remember the night in the field when protected us all with your shield?" Everyone looked at Momma.

"Yes, I remember."

"Do you think that you could do that again?" There was hope in Carlisle's voice.

"Yeah, I'm positive I can. It will be a piece of cake. Just like when I arm wrestled Emmett, only easier." She smirked at Emmett. He just glared at her. If it wouldn't have killed Momma, he probably would have punched her. Even though Momma is strong, Emmett is a lot stronger.

"Okay, good. We'll start planning first thing in the morning. Ness, you will still go to school with everyone. But I need you, Alice to stay here in case the Volturi decide anything else."

Everyone agreed.

"Renessmee, I think it's time for you to get to bed. You look exhausted." Momma pulled me from behind up the stairs to my room. She was right, I was tired. I hadn't realized it until I got into bed. I laid down and immediately fell asleep. I felt Momma kiss me on the forehead, shut the door behind her and go downstairs to join the rest of the family in making plans to keep me safe.