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Chapter Thirteen

Consequences

BPOV

The anger surged throughout my body and I had to use every bit of restrain I could conjure within to hold myself back from ripping apart Sam Uley. I could feel my instincts kicking in and my body wanting to form my hunting crouch. The snarl without my throat was fighting to escape but I knew if I allowed it, bigger problems would become. Our family didn't need any more than we had in our hands. I wanted desperately to be furious with Edward but I knew he was only protecting me from the very thing I was fighting against now. My Edward was always shielding me just as I would always shield him. As Sam nodded in my direction, I could feel my body stiffen, the venom flooding my mouth. And Jacob. I was more furious with him that I was with Sam Uley. The two Alphas. I had always managed to be in the craziest scenarios, human and immortal, but then nothing had ever been really human other than me in anything I had been apart of for the last seven plus decades.

I tried to focus on my infant, or somewhat infant, son. I couldn't react in the manner I wanted to for his sake. I had to be a mother figure and not allow myself to attack another being. Edward and I had taken quite the pride in teaching our children how to behave socially. I couldn't allow my reactions to be a reflection of everything I had told him not to do. I had to be the bigger person. I could however direct my feelings and thoughts toward Jacob, but that would have to be another time, but I was going to be adamant about letting him know that I was now in on the secret. I saw Edward watching me, I could see the guilt on his face for having not shared this secret with me. I would have to remind him later that he needn't to feel guilty. I wouldn't have that. He had only done what I'm sure our dearest son-in-law had asked him to do, keep quiet. I would assure him that my anger was not him.

I was having difficulties focusing on anything other than the problem at hand. I heard Edward announce that our family needed to have a meeting after Emmett's prompting and I couldn't agree more. I didn't want Emma to hear anything so I had to suggest to get her out of there. "Nana, I don't want to go home yet," Emma pleaded. "I want to stay with Grandpa Carlisle and Grandma Esme just a little longer. Please."

I hated hearing my granddaughter beg. I had definitely become the grandparent that mirrored my father and my immortal parents. I couldn't say no and rarely had. But this one time, I had to. "Emma, there are some things that the rest of the family need to do tonight, but I promise, I will get you back here tomorrow," I bartered.

Emma's face fell but it only took a few more seconds to light. "Can I run with papa?" she asked.

Edward's eyes shone in delightment. Edward was always thrilled when one of the children, or in this case, our grandchild, preferred him over me. "Of course you can baby girl," he answered. "You know I would love to run with you."

I smiled to Edward as I placed her on his back. Raising my shield, I let him in on my thoughts. But now, Edward, don't you think for Jacob's protection it would do him best if I carried her? I cant rip his throat out if I have his daughter running with me. Edward's one raised eyebrow said he slightly questioned my statement but his crooked grin said he knew I would behave. Of course I would behave, in front of Emma. Edward took off with Emma squealing in delight behind him. I ran as hard as I could to keep up. My thoughts went to the first time I saw Vampire Baseball, as I like to call it. I had saw the first hit and thought for sure that it was a homerun. Esme had told me that Edward was very fast. I hadn't ever fully understood what the others had meant until I tried to run with Edward, race him. That husband of mine was extremely fast, even for us immortals.

We hadn't been running long when we neared the treaty line. Jacob had just arrived himself but had already phased back. I could see by the look of his brow that he was trying hard for appearance sake in front of Emma to look as if everything was fine. Emma had barely put her feet on the ground when she took off toward Jacob. He picked her up and swung her in a circle, dancing as I had with my own children when they were that age. Edward stepped forward and addressed Jacob, "Sam came by the house. Bella knows."

I could see the tension in Jacob as his muscles began to tense in his forearms. "Bells," he started.

I cut him off. "Jacob, we will not talk of this now," I made a gesture with my hand. "But I do expect you to speak with Renesmee." My eyes were burning, I knew the topaz had to be darkened. "And we will be informing the rest of the family upon our return." I couldn't help but want to strangle Jacob for his deceiving my daughter. I couldn't help but feel my protectiveness of Renesmee building in the pit of my stomach. Edward and I were always truthful, keeping nothing from one another, and expected my son-in-law to extend the same courtesy to my daughter. I felt my lips pull back from my teeth as I gazed at Jacob. "Everyone will know tonight, no secrets. You know how I feel about secrets."

My dear son-in-law's face tensed with the baring of my teeth. I wouldn't relent and continued to grimace at him over Emma's head. I didn't want her to see me behaving in this manner but I couldn't control it. My self control was grandiose, but tonight it was difficult for me to keep. Jacob nodded his head, trying to affirm what I had insisted of him. "I will speak with Renesmee as soon as possible." He nodded toward Emma. I was sure he was letting me know that he would wait until after my granddaughter was asleep. "I'm going to get the little one home. He phased and I placed Emma onto his back.

I turned to look at Edward. Once I knew that Jake was out of distance I spoke, "Love, I am not upset with you." I wanted him to know that it wasn't his actions that had resulted in my response tonight. I probably should be upset with him as well, but he was only keeping his word. Edward had proven many times he was a man of his word. "I'm furious that Jacob came to you before he spoke about this with Renesmee. But he will have to face the consequences of his actions. Ness is going to be highly unhappy when he tells her."

Edward's face relaxed and the stressful look he had been wearing the last few days had finally receded from his face. "Bella, I am sorry I didn't tell you," he began his apology. "I was trying hard to be a good father-in-law and a confidante to Jacob. I didn't know how to approach the subject but I knew if I had told you, you would tell Nessie and that was something I felt Jacob should discuss with her. You know I would never keep anything from you because of my wanting to do so."

I brought my hand to Edward's jaw line and traced the contours that laid there. I softly kissed his face as I held it between my hands. "Edward, this I know. I just want you to be sure that I am not upset with you."

Edward took me into his arms and was holding me tightly, lavishing kisses on me. "It was so hard for me the past few days. It was one of the more difficult moments in our relationship. I felt as if I was lying to you, deceiving you, but I had given my word. I never should have done that."

I rested my head under his chin. We hadn't had much alone time since Brandon had arrived, and when we had had an opportunity to be alone, one of our siblings was always showing up to see the baby. I hadn't no regret in our choice to have a new baby and I loved my family dearly, but I was craving a moment like this. "You did what you should have. It wasn't much different from me keeping Alice's notes from you. Really, love. Its okay. I truly understand why you did it."

Edward and I stood still, staring into one another's eyes. The love we share, the love that glistened behind our topaz eyes, shone brighter than it had ever had. Over the years, our love had grown. Our love had been meant to be from the moment I had saw him. We were just about to begin our bound to leave when we both heard rustling in the leaves just beyond us. Edward's eyes grew dark and then back to the topaz. "I hear his thoughts, you mustn't act as if you know anything," he whispered in my ear.

Before I could speak or agree to his wishes, Seth came strolling up to the treaty line, in his human form. "I thought I smelled you guys, too," he said laughing. "What are you guys doing?"

Seth was standing with his huge, goofy grin. I took a deep breath and tried to relax. I had known it was Seth the moment Edward spoke. Jacob had always teased about the stench of the immortals, but I had never bothered too often to tease him regarding the wolf stench. I had grown accustom to smelling Jacob, for he was around all the time, but it truly was a terrible smell. A small chuckle escaped my throat, resulting in Edward staring at me dumbfounded. I had recognized Seth's stench shortly after hearing the movement in the trees. The wolves really do stink, letting Edward in on my private joke. I could see the smirk spreading across his face. "Ah, and we too, smelled you, Seth," I said.

Seth's laughter grew loud. "You know I was only teasing, Bella." Seth looked around, back and forth toward either sign of the treaty line. "I thought I smelled Jacob and Emma too. Where did they go?"

I could see that Edward was growing uncomfortable with Seth there. Edward loved Seth, like a brother or a son, but he didn't want to discuss anything that had to do with Jacob and Emma, especially with the news that our family was waiting back at our home for. "I believe they went home," Edward answered. "Emma had been visiting with Carlisle and Esme, but Jake wanted to take her home. So that he and Ness could have some family time with her. Alone."

Seth's face fell when Edward mentioned that they had left. "I was hoping to talk to Jake," Seth spoke. "I would have liked to seen Emma, too."

Edward looked to me. Its time to go back to the family, Edward. It was moments like these I was glad I had learned to control my shield so well. "Seth, we hate to run off," Edward started. "But we need to get back. We left Brandon with the others and we are trying not to spend too much time away from him. You know, he grows crazy fast and all."

I watched as Seth's shoulders stooped lower. He had been hoping that we all could chat a bit longer. I didn't have to be a mind reader like my dear husband to know that. "Yea, sure. I understand. I'll try to get by to visit soon. I missed you all a lot when you were gone and I don't want to miss out." He walked over and gave both of us a hug, which I returned gracefully. "I'd say goodnight, but that really doesn't work with you guys."

Seth winked as he darted off into the woods. I could hear him phasing seconds after leaving us. Edward brought his hand out to take mine. I placed my hand in his. "So, I guess we should get back to the house?" he asked.

I could see the hint of hesitation in my husband's eyes. "Not before…" I cut off as I lifted my shield to let Edward hear my thoughts. I watched as his eyes shone, his crooked grin appear. Then he brought me into his arms, his lips crushing against my throat. I wished I had opened my shield up to him more often.