Chapter 14

It's killing her…

You have to convince her…

I'll give her anything she desires…

Jacob's head was spinning as he stumbled out of the Cullen house, not believing what he just found out. How could Bella allow something like this to happen to her? Not only had she allowed that bloodsucker to consummate their marriage while still human, but now she was carrying his demon spawn and it was tearing her literally to shreds. Snapping her ribs like they were twigs and bruising her abdomen…Jacob couldn't believe how many dark blue and purple spots there were all over her stomach where the thing was growing.

You should have left her with me.

I know.

Of course Edward knew, but whatever Bella wanted she got, damned the consequences! Jacob felt the anger burning within him at Bella for being so stupid and irresponsible. Didn't she ever hear of using protection? Jacob snorted, immediately pushing that thought aside because he knew how Bella's mind worked. Of course neither of them would think a demon spawn could possibly be conceived between a human and a vampire, a bloodsucker that had no beating heart.

He couldn't believe it'd been almost a month since he last saw Bella and she looked like she was seven to eight months pregnant. How was that possible? He knew it was the vampire genes the bloodsucking spawn held, which was literally killing Bella. And to make matters even worse, Blondie –Rosalie- wasn't making things any easier for Jacob to try to reason with Bella on this like Edward asked him to. He'd pulled Jacob aside and begged him to talk to Bella, to try to convince her to let him rid of the spawn inside of her to save her life.

Bella wouldn't listen and she had Blondie as her bodyguard.

I can do this, I can survive this…

I'm not going to die; Carlisle saved Esme's life along with Rosalie's. I know I can fight this; I'm just a weak human…

Basically what it boiled down to was Bella wanted to be saved after the spawn was released from her body, alive, and changed into a vampire. Edward hated it and looked like all the life was drained out of him, showing his true age. He had dark circles around his blackened eyes, which were constantly on Bella, waiting for the slightest movement from her.

Alice was keeping far away from Bella because the spawn made her head hurt, go figure that one. Jasper and Emmett were at a standstill, doing whatever was asked of them while Rosalie refused to leave Bella's side. Carlisle was too busy researching whatever it was that was growing inside of Bella and Esme cooked to keep herself preoccupied, knowing Bella still needed nutrients being human and all.

It was all very sickening.

To make matters worse, Jacob knew Edward had read his mind about imprinting on Selene, glad the bloodsucker actually kept his mouth shut. He didn't want to upset his wife after all, not while she was too busy being broken piece by piece by their demon creation. Jacob just wanted to reach inside of Bella and yank it out of her, to save her life, but knew he couldn't do it.

The other Cullen's would be on him in seconds and Jacob refused to give anymore of himself to Bella. She'd broken him little by little; using him after Edward vanished from her life for six months, only for her to go after him to save his existence from being dismantled. Bella's heart had been ripped out of her chest when Edward left her, after saying he didn't want her anymore, and Jacob had been there to pick up the pieces, to mend her back together. Only for Bella to turn around and stab him in the back, to sever his own heart choosing the man who nearly destroyed her, over the man who glued her together.

I will tell her, but not right now.

You do realize she will not be thrilled about this.

Does it look like I give a crap what Bella thinks about it?

Edward had merely smiled, though it was just a simple tug on his ghostly white lips, two black holes for eyes just staring at him. Jacob wanted to pluck them out with a fork, though he knew that wasn't the brightest idea in the world. Of course Edward read his thoughts and chuckled dryly, no humor whatsoever. Jacob hated admitting this –he would take it to the grave-, but he actually felt sorry for Edward with how the bloodsucker carried himself around Bella. He looked helpless and in physical pain every time Bella yelped out from their demon spawn cracking another rib or bruising her further.

Deciding it would be best to wait to see if Bella survived to tell her about the imprint, Jacob was going to make random visits over the next several days to check on her. Even though he imprinted on Selene and loved her unconditionally, Jacob knew his love for Bella hadn't changed either. Sam, Emily and Leah were proof that loving more than one person was indeed possible. He loved Bella and wanted to be with her, but Selene was his imprint and Jacob knew he belonged with her, loving her more than he ever did Bella.

Of course he would have to prove it to her and hoped he didn't have to shut Riana's trap in order to do so.

Now Jacob had a bigger problem on his hands and that was telling Selene everything about the imprinting…and about becoming a fleabag. How was she supposed to react to news like that? He grew a tail out of his ass for crying out loud and became a literal fur ball! She was probably going to look at him like he belonged in an insane asylum and Selene would have every right to think that. Hell, sometimes Jacob wondered if he belonged in a patted room with just four walls and a bed.

"So what's the verdict?" Leah wasn't beating around the bush, having phased momentarily, though she refused to step out of the woods. "You stink to high heavens, I think I'm gonna lose my breakfast, lunch and dinner."

"At least I don't stink to high heavens twenty four, seven." He shot back irritably, wondering why Sam chose Leah out of everyone to come with him. Seth was like Jacob's younger brother, so he didn't mind the little guy coming along.

Leah scowled, wanting to rip his head off. "Watch it, Black." She snarled warningly, folding her arms in front of her chest.

"Why don't you watch your own back?" Jacob sneered before leaping in the air, his clothes shedding and landed seconds later on all fours, a russet colored wolf standing before her.

"Oh you think that really scares me?" Leah rolled her eyes and leapt in the air next, a light gray wolf appearing moments later.

I'm going back to Selene. Just tell Sam things are under control and Bella is still human. Jacob ordered, beginning to walk away, and froze when he heard Leah's gasp sound in his head.

She's…

Shut up, Leah. Did she really want Bella to die, for the pack to start a war with the Cullen's? Because that's exactly what was going to happen if she didn't keep her muzzle zipped and her thoughts silent. She's human, that's all that matters.

Jacob, have you lost your ever loving mind? We have to tell Sam the truth about this! Leah wasn't backing down, blinking as visions of Bella swirled in her mind, her bruised swollen pregnant abdomen making Leah feel like vomiting. Oh god…

I'll tell him, I just need to figure a few things out first. Jacob was a smooth liar and hated doing it, but he had to protect Bella for the time being. Her heart was still beating, which meant he was still her protector…until the bloodsucker changed her into a bloodsucking demon. Just leave it alone for now, Leah. It's none of your damn business anyway.

EXCUSE ME?

Leah had enough and suddenly tackled Jacob from behind, both of them rolling downhill further into the woods, knocking trees over left and right. It didn't faze either of them, though Jacob had clearly been caught off guard from Leah's sudden attack. He usually could hear whenever she was going to, which was one of the reasons he hated wolf telepathy; the element of surprise was taken away. Jacob growled when his back slammed back into a huge tree, the anger and fighting instinct taking over as he pounced on Leah. Teeth and jaws snapped as they proceeded to tear into each other, fur flying.

SCREW YOU, JACOB BLACK! This isn't just about you anymore! It's about all of us and she's carrying something dangerous! Leah snapped, biting into Jacob's throat, wanting to tear it out badly but refrained. You have to tell Sam, you can't keep something like this from the pack even if you tried!

Back off Leah, Bella isn't hurting anyone except herself! Jacob knew Leah wasn't listening and ended up pinning her to the ground, his paw pressed against her throat, cutting her air supply off. Now you listen and you listen good…

What the hell is going on here?

A thin gray wolf with black spots on its fur came rushing to Leah's side instantly, eyes narrowed to slits, Jacob instantly backing off. Embry, I wasn't gonna hurt her… He knew because of the imprinting that Embry was extremely protective of Leah, even though she could probably take him down.

Are you okay? Embry ignored Jacob for the time being, watching as Leah slowly made it to all fours, blood coming out of her mouth. She had a cut on the side of her jaw, though it was already healing, Embry's ears lowering, which meant he was pissed off.

Wasn't gonna hurt her eh? Embry turned and went to attack Jacob, when a black and silver wolf appeared, Sam and Paul having arrived just in the nick of time. Stay away from Leah, Black.

Come on man, she attacked me first! I was just defending myself! Jacob yowled, not believing his best friend was actually taking Leah's side.

Not that he blamed Embry because it was the imprinting that was making his friend act this way. If the roles were reversed and Leah was Selene and Embry was Jacob…Nope he didn't blame Embry one bit for how he was acting. Jacob probably would've attacked and asked questions later if someone made Selene bleed, his head suddenly lowering a little, feeling guilty for hurting Leah.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt her…

You didn't hurt her, Jake. I saw the whole thing. Seth instantly took Jacob's side, as always, his sandy fur having a few twigs in it from rolling around in the woods to keep himself entertained. Leah was egging Jake on and then attacked him.

Oh shut up, Seth! Stop kissing Black's ass! Leah snapped, wanting to rip her little brother apart, and went to step toward him when Jacob blocked Seth.

You lay a paw on him and it will be the last thing you do, Leah. I don't care if I have to go through Embry, I will hurt you if you hurt Seth. Jacob wasn't kidding and took his attack stance, watching as the light colored wolf backed off, knowing Leah was pissed she was being owned by Jacob right now.

Later, we'll settle it. Leah promised darkly, not believing Seth was actually taking Jacob's side over his own sister's!

You tell me if she does anything to you, Seth, got it?

Of course, but I can hold my own against her. Seth stated confidently, flashing his white sharp teeth as the moonlight glinted off them.

Getting back to the business at hand… Sam wanted to strangle Leah and Jacob for causing such a ruckus, making them think they really were going to kill each other. Jake, what's going on at the Cullen's? Is she…changed?

No, Bella is still human… Jacob sounded relieved when he spoke, though all he could think about was Selene, hoping she was still awake when he went to see her after he was finished with the pack.

Then what's wrong with her? Sam could tell there was more to the story, but Jacob was blocking his thoughts, the entire pack knowing he was hiding something. Look Jake, whatever it is we can deal with it without causing a fight. We just need to know for our own piece of mind.

Exactly and he…

Enough Leah, I'm talking to Jake right now, so do us all a favor and shut up. Sam ordered, having enough of Leah's attitude for the evening, and watched as she took off running through the woods away from the pack. Let her go, she needs to blow off steam and we have business to handle.

I'm going after her. Embry didn't wait for a command from Sam and simply followed his imprint.

Sam let out a growl, wanting to rip Embry and Leah apart, but knew now wasn't the time. Ever since Embry and Leah imprinted on each other, they acted like the pack didn't matter anymore and Sam wasn't going to deal with it much longer. Granted, he knew he screwed up by being with Leah, but how did he know he was going to imprint on Leah's cousin and fall madly in love with her? He had no idea and Leah punished him for it every chance she got, even after she imprinted on Embry. Sam was going to have to sit down with Leah, alone, and settle this once and for all so they could both move on with their lives.

Jake, just tell us what's going on. Paul stated, knowing Sam was too busy worrying about the one who got away to focus clearly, biting back a snort. We need to know; this was the whole reason coming to the Cullen's in the first damn place!

Why so you can just run in there and cause a war with the bloodsuckers? Jacob stood his ground, though he knew Sam and Paul would eventually break him down, groaning inwardly.

If the rez is in danger, we need to stop whatever it is before it's too late. Sam stated, regaining his focus and stared at Jacob hardening. I order you to tell me what's going on with Bella Swan now, Jacob.

Jacob knew when Sam used the alpha voice, there was no escape and wished he had run away before the conversation went too far. Fine, have it your way. Bella is pregnant by the bloodsucker. They don't know what's growing inside of her, but the doc is confident it's a…fetus… He refused to call it anything else. A monster is killing her and they're standing by watching it happen. Bella won't let anyone touch it because she 'loves' it and wants it. She refuses to have it killed and the Blondie bloodsucker is her bodyguard. It's rather sickening, but I'm gonna keep an eye on Bella and try to convince her this isn't the way to have a kid, especially one that is killing her.

Sam, Paul and Seth all just stood there with their huge eyes widened, which gave Jacob the ample opportunity to escape.

What do we do, Sam? Paul asked once the shock wore off, looking at his alpha for the order.

We wait and find out exactly what this spawn is. If it's a danger to humans, we kill it, no questions asked.

Paul could only nod as he headed back to La Push with Sam and Seth.