Chapter 21

Eventually Sophia came back down stairs. Claire was attached to her hip. I could see the light tear stains down her face from some of the eyeliner she had on. It wasn't as visible but it was still there. I knew everyone saw but no one commented, thankfully.

We all went into the living room and just sat around watching TV, it was a nice vibe. Sophia sat on the floor by my feet and I played with her hair for a little bit. She looked up at me and smiled. Claire was playing with Quil.

I snuggled my head in the crook of Jared's neck after awhile. It was just in time. Leah and Sam suddenly stood up. I could tell whatever they were going to say was important.

Sam smiled down at Leah before turning his attention to everyone. "We have a important announcement to make."

Sophia smiled up at me giving me a knowing look. She got up from the floor and plopped down on my lap causing me to laugh and then wrapped her arms around my neck. I put my hands on her back and Jared pouted while Sophia stuck her tongue out at him.

"So what's the good news?" Embry piped up from sitting on the floor across from Quil. He didn't look up from the TV screen.

"We're pregnant," Leah grinned.

Everyone burst into cheers immediately. Sophia and I couldn't help but start clapping either. This was so right. Even Claire started clapping.

"Congrats. You deserve it," Jared told them getting up patting Sam on the back before hugging Leah. I smiled when I saw how Leah's hand went right to her stomach.

Before there was much more talk a howl ran through the distance. All the boys jumped up and left. Jared kissed me on the forehead before leaving and Sam kissed Leah on the forehead as well then he was right behind Jared. I could hear more howls and then put my head back looking at the ceiling.

"They will be fine," Leah said picking up Claire from the ground.

"I hope so." Sophia snuggled in.

"We can't just sit here helpless." I told Leah and Sophia. They nodded and I knew they were thinking about something for us to do.

"We can-," before Leah could finish the phone rang. She walked to go get it. "Hello," she answered.

"There not here right now Jake," she spoke after awhile.

Jake was on the phone? I couldn't help wonder if he was with Bella. By the look from Sophia she was obviously wondering the same thing.

She got out of her position and walked to get the phone. I rolled my eyes as she got the phone and pressed play so she would be able to listen to the conversation but she pressed mute after play.

She got back in her position and put the phone between out ears. I felt bad for listening but not really.

"Where are they Leah?" Jake had asked.

"In the woods. There was a howl so they went out there. I think you should join them." Leah told Jake seriously.

I knew she was scared. Even though she tried to play it off at times she was scared for them. I could see it in her eyes and I could hear it now in her voice. The urgency.

"Well I can't this second exactly," Jake sounded torn.

"Why?" Leah asked softly but you could hear how annoyed she was with him right now.

"Well I have Bella with me right now. And I would go but I can't just leave her on the side of the street in danger Leah." From the other side of the phone not from Leah's end but Jake's I could hear someone murmuring something. I glanced to Sophia to tell she was clearly upset.

Leah had almost spoken again but then Jake said something to whom I guessed was Bella who he said he was with. "Bella don't argue with me. I know you'll be fine but still I don't trust it. It's not safe here. Leah you still there?"

"Yeah Jake. And why don't you have Edward come to go and get Bella. I'm sure he would love nothing more. From what you said before he hates you too hanging out. Besides the Cullen's can take care of her."

"Leah please don't start right now." Jake said through gritted teeth.

If I could I would bet that Leah and Jake had already had there words when it came to this Bella chick. I bet it was a big argument too. Of course Sam would've most likely stopped it.

"Jake they need you. You and I both know Sam's going to send Seth, Brady and Collin back before they get hurt or something. Just bring Bella here."

Leah said and she was now using her soft voice again.

Sophia's eyes snapped open. It was already obvious that she had no desire to meet Bella what so ever. I could only hope if Jake did agree to bring Bella here she got the message and left Sophia alone.

"Alright fine. We'll be there soon." The phone went dead then. Sophia hung up and put it back then. I rubbed her back and Leah came in sitting in the chair across from us cradling Claire.

"He love's you Sophia." Leah smiled.

"I know but it's obvious how much he love's her to. You can hear it in his voice when he talk's about her." She sounded close to tears.

"Don't cry," I whispered as she snuggled into my side.

"Well he's bringing Bella here now," Leah said and she glanced at me giving me a look. She probably knew we were eavesdropping, something about her facial expression told me that she knew we were but at the same time I knew that she wasn't mad and she understood.

"Great." You could hear the sarcasm in Sophia's voice.

"Be nice," I told her. "You might like her. Maybe she's nice."

Sophia snorted. "Maybe."

"She's really not that bad. It's just that she broke Jake's heart. That's why most of the pack can't stand to even look at her-," before Leah could finish the back door opened.

We all jumped up and walked into the kitchen. Brady and Collin were coming in with Seth right behind them. They looked exhausted.

"Aw you poor things," Leah soothed. Go lay down and get some rest. They all complied and hurried into the living room.

"I'll make you some food," Leah got right to work and started on some sandwiches. I noticed that Seth was standing in the door way of the kitchen. He looked slightly hurt.

I saw it then. There was a small cut on the side of his cheek. What happened?

"Oh my god Seth what happened to you?" Leah stopped what she was doing then and Sophia turned.

"What happened Sethy?" Leah asked alarmed now looking over her brother.

"She's fast," that was all Seth said before going to sit down in a chair.

I felt my stomach go down. How was everyone else? I mean I hoped they weren't hurt. Jared. How was he?

"What happened to everyone else?" I wondered.

"Well Brady, Collin and I were patrolling the area and Brady smelt something. It started to get stronger and then we all howled. Paul phased and started running towards us then there was Embry, Quil, Jared then Sam. Sam of course ordered us to come back so we didn't get back. I was coming but I lost focused for a second and the red head flipped me."

"Why does it sound like it's only getting worse?" I wondered.

"Cause it is. She wasn't alone."

"What!" Exclaimed Leah.

"Yeah she had some dude with her. So I phased back when I got closer to here but could still here everything. They were wondering where Jake was but I heard part of Leah on the phone with him when I was coming in. Anyway the boys were all chasing the two vampire now and I know that the vamps. Tricked them some how and Paul and Sam ran into each other."

"Are they okay?" Sophia asked alarmed.

"Yeah they're fine. So they kept running but they passed the border line. That was all I got before I was close enough and phased back with Brady and Collin who were waiting for me. We debating going back but decided against it. Someone needs to be here in case even more show up."

Leah nodded returning back into the fridge. She made a lot of sandwiches and to pass time I helped her. Sophia was speaking with Seth, Claire in her arms observing everything her eyes met.

When Leah and I finished Seth ate happily with Brady and Collin joining him. This was the first time I was really actually speaking and meeting with Brady and Collin it was nice. They talked happily amongst themselves. I could tell they were happy spirits.

"Why does she looked ticked about something?" I think it was Collin who asked me.

"Collin right?" I wondered to make sure. He just nodded. Before I could finish Sophia beet me too it. I guessed she had no problem hiding her dislike for Bella.

"Jake's lover Bella is coming over."

"What?" All three boys exploded.

Wow. You'd think from the conversation they heard outside or just sensitive wolf hearing they would know this already.

Leah was going to speak but she was cut off by the door bell ringing.