Title: Misplaced Trust

Author: Bella Katelyn

Rating: M

Summary: When Edward left after Bella's birthday party, her world fell apart. Little did she know just how much her life would change. Whilst grieving for her lost love, she's also betrayed by her best friend Jacob Black. Follow me through this story as Bella experiences loss, peace and finally acceptance when reunited with her Edward.

Disclaimer: Twilight and its characters belong to author Stephanie Meyer, and are brought to the fandom by Summit Entertainment. I'm just borrowing the characters for my own enjoyment and hopefully yours. With that said I hope you enjoy this story as much as I'm going to enjoy writing it.

Chapter Fourteen

New Beginnings (Part Two)

RPOV

After Bella and Edward returned with their baby, something inside me changed. I'd always been hung up on Royce's betrayal. The man I thought I would marry decided to abuse me leaving me for dead. I'd often wondered if there was something I could have done differently. I'd punished Carlisle for changing me for decades, yet now I knew it wasn't his fault. As much as I longed for a child, I couldn't keep blaming everyone. Most importantly, I couldn't keep throwing my jealousy in Emmett's face, Bella had been right in her words; I was hurting him I'd just been fooling myself. I was downstairs in the living room sitting on the window seat when I noticed Bella pull in. She looked happier, happier than I've seen her for a while. In fact she looked like the world had been lifted off her shoulders. Before I could call out to Edward, he was already waiting for her with baby Eddie in his arms. I couldn't help but laugh, Emmett is going to blow a fuse when he is ignored. Before I could block my thoughts I felt my brother's hand on my shoulder.

"Rose, Carlisle has never blamed you for not being happy with him all this time. He understands; what matters now is that you see from your mistakes. We've all made them over the years no more so than me."

"Edward I messed up the most with Bella. I know my disapproval hurt you and I'm sorry. I'm going to do my best to help Bella, especially now she's decided to press changes. What happens if he turns himself in willingly?"

"Then there wouldn't be a trial. He'd be admitting guilt."

"She's handled everything so brilliantly. I wanted to give her something to say thank you. Alice had it shipped today."

"She'd like that. She was going to talk to you when we got back, but she wanted to talk to Billy first."

"She seems happier than I've seen her in a while."

"That she does."

"Can I hold him?"

"Of course."

Smiling brightly I held my arms out as Edward laid Eddie in my arms, he was so tiny. Although he was asleep I could tell he was going to be a stunner when he grew up. Emmett was away hunting so he didn't know that Bella and Edward were back yet, I couldn't wait to see his reaction to his name. What a good way to spoil all his fun. Although I did have my own way of cheering him up on such occasions. Just as I'd settled into the couch I looked up as Bella burst through the door jumping into Edward's arms as she kissed him. That was a reaction I hadn't seen in a while, whatever Billy had said to her had indeed made her very happy. Turning my focus back to the baby I gave them the privacy to talk, however both knew I'd still be able to hear, they just didn't seem to care.

"Hello, love how did your talk with Billy go?"

"It was good, I've got some good news. Is Carlisle around?"

"He's in his office. What is it you have to tell us?"

"I need to wait until we're all here. Where's Emm?"

"Hunting."

"Oh I'll tell him later then."

Just as I'd decided to call everyone from their respective rooms, I noticed they were already in the living room. Sometimes the little pixie came in useful. I knew Bella wanted to talk to me, I hoped that I'd be able to help her, ever since she'd asked for my help I'd looked at her in a new light, no longer was I jealous of her, she truly was a Cullen despite her married name being Masen. After Edward sat down with Bella on his lap I stood up slowly handing Bella baby Eddie as I watched her hold him to her chest. She was already such a good mother. After I'd settled myself back down in the chair Carlisle started speaking.

"Bella you need to talk to us?"

"Yes, as you know I went to see Billy, I told him what happened and he accepts that Edward will be Eddie's father, I told him I would discuss it with everyone before saying when he could visit him. He's assured me he won't tell Jacob from what I could gather he's kicked him out of the house. After I'd finished telling him what happened, Billy shocked me by announcing he would be changing the treaty."

"How do you mean?"

"As of a few minutes ago, and after he's talked to the elders, you're allowed to come onto First Beach if you want to. Billy understands our mating connections now; he understands that I was born to be with Edward. I didn't divulge anyone's stories I just said that mating was the same as their imprinting. I explained what it was like for me when Edward left. He doesn't hate you anymore. I'm also going to ask him to make an exception to me being changed."

"Well I must say that is certainly a lot to take in. Do you think the other elders will go for it?"

"Yes, and Billy is the Chief Elder he has the final say. I just thought that you'd like to know."

"Thank you for telling us."

"Rose can I talk to you before I speak to Dad."

"Of course. Would you like to go into yours and Edward's room?"

"Mm, I need to feed Eddie."

"Alright come on."

Wrapping my arm around Bella I smiled as she leaned against me, I could already tell talking to Billy had helped Bella immensely I couldn't remember the last time I'd seen her look this upbeat. Once we'd reached their bedroom, Bella slid into the rocking chair as she pulled off her top and bra, without any aid Eddie latched on as he started to nurse. I couldn't help but be impressed. Curling up on the bed I waited until she had gotten herself comfortable.

"What can I do to help?"

"Well, I'm a little worried; I decided to press charges against Jacob as you know. I'm just frightened because it's so long after no one will believe me. I don't want to subject Eddie to any paternity test."

"I can understand your concerns. I've been thinking about that since you called Alice from your honeymoon. Didn't you say Emily documented your injuries?"

"Yes, they're in the closet with my clothes from that night. They're in a sealed bag. Why do you ask?"

"What if there was a way to avoid a trial?"

"I don't understand."

"Sam. He and Emily were the only ones on the reservation who saw you after the rape. Sam could try and get Jacob to hand himself in."

"I never thought of that. Do you think he would listen to Sam though?"

"It's worth a shot."

"Alright I'll call him after I put Eddie in his crib. Rose, have you thought any more about talking through your rape?"

"I have. I've seen how much talking about it has helped you. I thought maybe we could go to a counselling meeting together."

"I'd like that. I've got a question to ask you."

"Oh what would you like to ask?"

"I've been thinking about it for a while, and I would love it if you and Emmett were Eddie's godparents. I know it's not the same as having your own child but I thought it could help at least a little bit."

"I'd be honoured. Thank you."

"You're welcome."

BPOV

Talking to Rosalie had opened up a few questions, particularly about whether Jacob would hand himself in. However before that I had to talk to Charlie, this was the one conversation I was dreading. How exactly did you tell your father what had happened to you, even if that father was the Chief of Police. After Rosalie left, I unlatched Eddie burping him before moving to his basinet beside the bed. I understood everyone wanted to hold him but right now I needed him close by. I didn't know how long I'd been by myself, however I soon felt the mattress sink and familiar cool hands caressing my face. Ducking my head, I sighed, I didn't want him to see the tears which I'd been unable to keep from falling.

"You've been crying?"

"Just a little bit."

"Why?"

"I don't know how to tell Charlie everything. I know he's downstairs I just don't want him to look at me differently."

"Bella sweetheart, he could never look at you differently he loves you."

"I know, I just need to get it over with."

"Would you like me to send him up?"

"Mm."

"Bella?"

"Yeah."

"You know I'll understand if you want to stay up here for a while. You've had a lot to deal with today."

"Thank you. I just need tome space. I'll be alright. It's just hard I'm not just reporting what happened, I'm saying goodbye to someone I thought I knew, does that make sense?"

"It does, you trusted Jacob and he betrayed you in the worst way possible. You're allowed to grieve the loss of who he used to be."

"I thought you'd think it was wrong."

"I understand. Would you like me to stay when you tell Charlie?"

"Yes please."

Taking a few deep breaths, I wiped away the tears pulling on one of Edward's t shirts before throwing my bra and yoga pants onto the floor. Slowly I walked toward the closet pulling out the clothes from that night. The nausea rolled in my stomach as I looked at them. Instantly I felt Edward's hand on my back rubbing soothing circles bringing with it a calming motion. Alice had obviously seen my decision to speak to Charlie whilst he was here because ten minutes later, once I was sitting cross legged on the bed studying for the college entrance test I heard a small knock.

"Come in Dad."

"Hey Bells. I called a female officer to make you feel more comfortable."

"Okay."

"Take your time I understand this is hard for you."

Dropping the pen I pushed my studying to one side bringing out the clothes I wore that night. I saw Charlie's eyes widen and I knew he hadn't expected me to do this. However I was the daughter of the Police Chief. With shaking hands I handed the evidence over alongside the documentation off Emily. Suddenly I wished Charlie wasn't here in an official capacity, I wanted to be in his arms as I told my story for what I hoped would be one of the last times. I knew in a heartbeat Edward had heard my thoughts as he switched places with Dad, holding my hand for support as he sat in the seat Charlie had just been sitting. Turning slightly I rested my head against my Dad's chest as the tears fell again. I knew the minute his arms were around me he wasn't the Police Chief anymore.

"Bella, my name is Officer Johnson, can you tell me what happened the night you were attacked?"

"It was in September, a few weeks after Edward and I…we….he…went away for a while. I knew I was hurting my Dad refusing to talk to anyone, I was severely depressed, it felt like a hole had been punched through me instead of my heart. It was only after he'd called my mother and she came to try and snap me out of it that I realised just how much I'd been hurting him. After that I did what I needed to at least act normal, even though it was the last thing I wanted to do. Jacob and I had been friends since we were kids, we started to work on some bikes in his garage and then, then he just changed. We'd arranged to do homework and watch a movie afterward, I thought it was strange when he chose Romeo and Juliet, considering he knew how important that play was to Edward and myself. Before I could react he had me pinned to the floor, he's a lot stronger than I am. I didn't have the strength to get away. Every injury he inflicted is in that document."

"What do you think caused him to change?"

"He couldn't accept I was with Edward. They didn't get on and he thought I should be with him not Edward. But I've never had those sort of feelings for him. I've always made that clear. He…he…he left other evidence."

"Oh what's that?"

"The baby. But I refuse to have him subjected to a paternity test. As far as I'm concerned his father is sitting next to you."

"Can anyone verify this?"

"Sam, Sam Uley he lives on the reservation."

"You're doing well Bella."

"Bells, is there anything else?"

"He's not living with Billy anymore. You'll find him at the Clearwater's house down at LaPush."

"Do you need anymore?"

"No I think we have enough to go and arrest him. Chief are you staying here?"

"No, I'll come. You going to be okay Bells?"

"Yeah, I love you Daddy."

"Love you too kiddo. Call me later."

"I will."

A few minutes later, Charlie and Officer Johnson left, the minute they were out of the room, I buried my head into the pillows silently letting the tears fall, I didn't know exactly why I was crying, but I did know that I felt relief. I could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Jacob couldn't hurt me anymore. Somehow I managed to calm myself down just as Edward walked back into our room. Before I could say anything I was back in Edward's arms nuzzled against his chest my eyes betraying me as I drifted into a peaceful sleep. Tomorrow would be a good day. I could see it now. As I drifted to sleep, I was comforted by the soft melody that was my lullaby.