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Chapter Ten

I felt a ferocious growl build up in my chest as I pushed Renesmee behind me. I got into a defense mode by crouching down and hissing at Jacob. Renesmee took this by shock as Edward and I starred down at Jacob with anger, ready to attack.

Imprinting!? I can't believe this! He imprinted on my daughter! My daughter! How dare he imprint on her! She may be an adult, but now she has no choice but to fall in love with the dog!

Jacob scrambled to his feet and looked kind of scared. I saw Seth running into the area with a female wolf. They both stood their ground beside Jacob as I now got into an attack position.

"You imprinted on my daughter!" I snarled, blowing up. Edward growled as well with me. Renesmee was still in pure shock as she just stood frozen, still looking at Jacob with wide eyes.

Emmett and Jasper came rushing over to the both of us while Alice and Rosalie kept Renesmee and Emalie behind them as a way to protect the two girls from any craziness that may erupt.

"Belle, calm down. I know you're angry, but calm down," Emmett warned me, placing his hands on my arms. "You too, Eddie boy."

"But Emmett-"

"No buts, Belle. Just listen to the boy. I know your angry, but please calm down. Everything will be fine. I promise," Emmett said to me in a soft tone as he wrapped his bear arms around my shoulders. I relax a bit as I let my brother pull me into a tight bear hug.

I sigh as I look towards Edward. He did calm down, but Jasper was right by him just in case. I hold my hand out for my mate to take. Edward takes it gently and it seems like a wave of tranquility hit him, or Jasper had something to do with it.

"Look, I swear I didn't mean to imprint! I mean, look it's involuntary!" Jacob cried out, breaking the silence. "I know this is strange, and you don't like the idea of me imprinting on her, but I promise I won't hurt her," he said as calmly as he could. I could smell the sweat dripping from his forehead and I could hear his heart pounding a mile a minute. I think we really scared the poor dog.

"Look here-"

"Mom! Dad!" I hear a voice that sounds like beautiful bells. I snap around to see that Renesmee is now coming forward. She was out of her shock stage and was ready to talk.

"Come with me," Renesmee said to Edward and I. "We need to talk."

She took both of our hands and dragged us into the forest, far enough so the others couldn't hear or see us. Renesmee stopped in the middle of a clearing and took a deep breath before facing us with determination.

"I know you're angry...but maybe give him a chance...look, maybe this is who I was waiting for. As sudden and unexpected this is was, maybe you should let me get to talk to him before you rip him to shreds. If he's going to be like Seth and Emalie, then all he wants is to protect and care for me. Is that so bad? Me being the center of his world? That is if we are meant to be," Renesmee said to us.

I sighed as I looked at my daughter carefully. I saw the longing in her eyes as she looked towards the direction of Jacob. "Momma, what if he was the one I was waiting for. You know as well as I that Nahuel was never the one for me," She said.

I bit my lip. I know how much Renesmee has always wanted this. She wants more than anything in the world to be loved by her other half.

I sighed and reached out to give her a hug, pulling her into my arms like she is a small child again. Renesmee reluctantly followed my movements and curled up on my lap as we both sat down on the forest floor.

We sat there for a couple of minutes. My arms were tightly wrapped around her and my face was buried in her long bronze locks. Renesmee was snuggled into my chest like the baby she once was as she just let me hold her. I took a deep breath, taking in her sweet smell, causing me to calm down.

I'm ready.

I am ready to let my daughter go chase her dreams and be the adult she is.

"Renesmee, look...I'm sorry I reacted this way. I just don't want to loose my little girl-"

"You'll never loose me," she whispered to me, letting her head peak out from my arms.

"I know, but what I did...It was unacceptable. You're an adult, and I shouldn't be like that."

"Mom, I don't blame you. I understand how you feel, and I get it. Everything's fine. No one was hurt. I'm not angry. Nothing to worry about," Renesmee reassured me.

I give her a half smile before continuing. "Look, I am still really sorry...as you said it was sudden and unexpected..but if he really is the one I won't keep him away. Go, I think you two should talk," I told her. Renesmee nods at me, smiling, before then turning to Edward. I saw a glimpse of sadness in his eyes as he looked at her. He has been quiet this whole time.

"Dad?" Renesmee asked him gently, slowly approaching his still form. "Are you okay, too? I know we haven't known each other as long as we'd like...but are you okay?"

There was still silence. Renesmee places her hand on Edward's forearm and looks up at him with her wide brown eyes. I could smell the salt beginning to form in her eyes.

"Daddy?"

"Sorry...go have fun. I promise it's fine. I know how long you've been alone and if you want him..go for it. You're an adult after all," He said to her, cupping her face in his hands. "Just don't cry. I don't want to be the reason why you cry. I just want you to be happy, and if he will make you happy...then I'll be happy."

"It's okay...and thank you," She said to him, a smile making it's way on her face.

Renesmee wrapped her arms around Edward, giving him a quick hug, before she ran over towards Jacob.

When we returned, Jacob seemed a bit scared still, but when he saw Renesmee all anxiety left him. Renesmee just smiled warmly as she approached him. I could tell she was excited to meet him officially.

"Sorry about that. I think we got off on the wrong foot. Let me formally introduce myself, I'm Renesmee Carlie Cullen. You?" She asked, holding out her hand to him.

"Jacob...Jacob Black." He smiled widely at Renesmee, taking her out stretched hand in his and began to shake it gently.

I watched from afar as the two talked and they began to walk towards somewhere.I stiffened at thought of Jacob and Renesmee alone. If he does anything to my baby...

"They're only going to La Push," Emmett said to me softly as if he was reading my mind.

I just silently nod and watched my little girl walk with her possible soul mate towards their future.

"Come on," I said as I dragged Edward with me, walking straight past the others. I needed to talk to him, and only him.

I didn't stop dragging him until we stopped in the middle of the woods. We were both quiet for the longest time. We just stood still in middle of the forest, listening to the sounds of nature.

"I knew something like this would happen sooner or later," I admitted to Edward as I gently sat down on a log, breaking our long silence. "Her finding a mate. Sure, I didn't think it'd be a werewolf, but I knew she'd find somebody." He nods as he goes to mimic me, sitting right next to me.

"Are you okay?" I asked him. He shrugged.

"If anyone should be more sad about this, it should be you," Edward said as he turned to me. "You watched her grow up..I only had her for a week...I just don't want to lose her yet, you know what I mean? I just found out I have a daughter only a week ago, and it was a bit overwhelming, but now she gains a possible soul mate right when I just started to really get to know her," he said.

I sighed as I went to run my fingers through his bronze hair as a way to try to calm him down and reassure him.

"You know, we still have forever, Edward. I know with the Volturi it may seem like less than forever, but I know it in my heart that we'll have forever to be a family. Renesmee isn't settling down with Jacob just yet. They just met. Sure, it could be possible that they could become a couple within a few hours or days, but I know Renesmee very well and she has waited a long time to meet you. We both knew we'd find you again, Edward, and all she's ever wanted was to know her father. And she will. Nothing, not even Jacob, could stop her from strengthening the bond you two share. She will never love you any less than him..and that's something I have to accept as well," I said to him softly. Edward half smiles at me before he goes to wrap an arm around me. I lean my head against his chest, right over his still heart.

I sighed. "As much as I keep picturing the little baby in my arms on the day I first met her, I just can't do this to her. Renesmee is over sixty years old. She has waited long enough, and you and I both know what it's like to be lonely. And it's perfect timing she found him. I found you and I know she'd feel even lonelier mate wise because she'd be the only one in the family without a mate. Somehow I know this will be good for her...as much as I don't like the idea. I know it Edward," I said to him. He smiled at me and went to wrap both of his arms around me, holding me tighter to his chest.

"You have to be one of the best mothers in the history of mothers," he said, kissing my hair. I chuckled and went to kiss his stone carved chest.

"Nah, I've just lived with her for a long time," I teased. He chuckled as we both sat on the log for a little longer.

We decided to catch up with the others after our little moment, and reassured them we were feeling much more better.

"I know you hate it now," Emmett told me as he placed a hand on my shoulder. We were walking back to the house as a group, and him and Rose were telling us all about imprinting."And even though this whole thing may seemed forced, and as much as Rose and I aren't happy about it either, he'll always protect her. Seth, he has Rose and my's trust. He is always going to put our daughter before his own needs."

"And how can we not love him for that," Rose added softly.

I nodded, taking their advice. Maybe I'll just have to learn to trust Jacob. After all, this isn't some person he imprinted on. This person happens to be my daughter, and if he treats her like a mutt, I'll kill him with my bare hands.

And that is a promise.

~oOo~

Later that night I saw Jacob walk Renesmee up to the steps to the house after their little walk along La Push beach. I was curled up in Edward's arms on the couch as we watched T.V with the others. I have been anticipating their arrival for awhile.

I grinned when I saw her smile at him, and Jacob smile lovingly at her. I shouldn't keep her from falling in love. It would be wrong, really wrong.

Just by looking at their small little mannerisms, something tells me they were meant to be.

I watched as Jacob placed a kiss on her cheek, causing her to blush a furious red.

I just had to face reality. My baby is grown up. She isn't a baby anymore. It's her time to make decisions and make good in this world.

Edward went to kiss my temple as I watched the young couple. Alice and Jasper watched as well in adoration. She was like a daughter to them as well. They watched her grow up just like me. They share deep bonds with her as well.

"See you soon, Nessie," Jacob said to her as they went to depart from each other. Nessie? Like the loch ness monster. Please don't tell me she thinks that is cute.

"Did he just say-"

"Nessie. Oh yeah," Aunt Alice said, snorting as she went to grab a copy of Vogue."Where did he get that nickname from?"

"Who knows," Edward mumbled under his breath.

"Great, my daughter is named after the loch ness monster," I grumble. Edward rubs my shoulders reassuringly as we then turn to the sound of the door unlocking.

"Bye Jake," Renesmee called out to him before she entered the home. She had a goofy grin on her face as she leant against the front door, sliding down until she hit the floor. Maggie, Edward, Alice, Jasper, and I all turn to look at her.

Maggie looked at her friend and chuckled a bit. "Is someone in love?" she asked, her tone teasing.

Renesmee looked up from her dazed position and quickly stood up, blushing, as she went to sit down quickly on one of the other seats.

"No..he's just a really sweet boy..and I like him...A lot," she said, clearly still nervous about our approval.

I smiled in reassurance as I leaned over to kiss her temple.

"Renesmee, you have nothing to worry about. We're happy for you," I said, referring to Edward and I. She smiled as she leant forward to hug the both of us.

"You two won't ever loose me," She said as we pulled apart. I smiled, hugging tight to Edward's bicep as she went over to Maggie and Alice to spill about her day.

"Oh, Renesmee," I said.

"Yeah?"

"Why did he call you Nessie?" I asked her curiously. She flushed at me right away and looked down at her hands.

"Because he thought Renesmee was a mouthful so he decided to call me Nessie," She explained shyly.

"Why the hell would he choose Nessie?" Jasper asked, frowning a bit.

"You do realize he nicknamed you after the Loch Ness monster," I said, raising an eyebrow. She shrugged as she leant back in her chair.

"You have some pretty silly nicknames, too, mom," She said. I snorted, followed by an eye roll.

"Since when?"

"Yo! Belly Boo Boo! Where you at!" I heard Emmett boom as he went down the stairs with Rosalie. Renesmee sent me a smug grin while I just groaned and buried my face into Edward's chest. This only made Edward chuckle as he went to rub my back.

"Yes, brother bear?" I asked my brother as he came over to us.

"You wanna arm wrestle?" he asked me, playfully. I frowned and shot up from my spot on Edward's chest.

"Arm wrestle? Are you serious?"

"Yes," He said. I sighed as I got up from my comfortable position on Edward's lap.

"Fine, Emmett. Name the time and the place," I said confidently as I crossed my arms over my chest, ready to beat my brother at his own game. I remember as kids how completive Emmett could get. Maybe it's time to give him a taste of his own medicine.

"Sweet!" He exclaimed as he grabbed me and brought me outside to the largest boulder on the Cullen property. We both sat down across from one another while the others gathered around us with amused expressions.

"Ready..." Jasper began. "Set...Go!"

I gripped tight to Emmett's hand as I used all my strength to pin down his hand. He had a smug look on his face, but soon my hand was pushing his hand down. His smug look was now replaced with a shocked look. He quickly covered it up with a look of determination.

"Give up yet brother bear?" I ask him, a devious grin appearing on my face.

"Not yet!" he gritted through his teeth.

I just merely chuckled as I go to push his hand down all the way, breaking some of the stone. I looked up to see Emmett's shocked face. I burst into giggles as I went to kiss his cheek before going over to Edward.

"See Emmett, you're not the only one who has the strong gene," I said. He just huffed as he went to go to Rosalie. The rest of the family all laughed; Carlisle, Esme, Renesmee, Alice, Emalie, and Jasper. No one could stop.

"It's not that funny!" Emmett protested.

"Well this is why you don't mess with Miz Isabella Marie," Jasper announced, his southern accent coming through as he sent me a lopsided grin. I rolled my eyes as I give him a playful nudge.

"Mom is one tough cookie," Renesmee added. "Not one to mess with. Just a lesson to those who piss her off," She teased.

"Yeah, well I think my brother bear needed to get a taste of his own medicine when it comes to games." I wink at Emmett. "Pay back, my dear brother. After all, you always had to beat me as kids."

"Aww! Come on, Bells. Hey! How about two on two, Belle? I wasn't um ready!" He said, pulling straws.

"Nope. Bella won. Fair and square." Rosalie giggled as she kissed his cheek. "Now come on. Let's get inside. It's getting late."

"You realize we're vampires right? We don't sleep," Emmett remarked as the two parted towards the house. "We can stay out you know right after we put Emalie to bed?"

"You moron, what else do we do at this time of night?"

"Ohhhhh." Realization quickly hit Emmett's face and it then broke out into a grin.

"Don't worry, I'll tuck her in," Esme announced, scooping a tired Emalie up in her arms and cuddling her into her chest.

"You sure?"

"Yes." Esme laughed. "Um go have fun?"

"Will do Mamma C," Emmet said as he dragged Rosalie by the arm, kissing Emalie before they dashed towards their cabin. I couldn't help but burst into laughter with the others at the sight.

"I better not hear anything coming from your room," Renesmee said to Edward and I with an amused smile.

"Can't promise that." Edward chuckled. "It's not my fault you're mom is so beautiful."

"Stop, you're making me blush," I tease as I kiss his jaw. I felt his hands begin to then slowly travel up my sides.

"Not now! Gross!" Renesmee screeched, sticking her tongue out. "Save it for the bedroom, or the closet."

"Ugh, come here you!" I said to my daughter playfully as I bring her into a side hug. She chuckles as Edward then comes over to hug us both from the other side of Renesmee.

We then follow the rest of the family towards the house with smiles on our faces.

Too bad it would all end soon because in a few days it would be the day Alice got the vision.

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