Chapter 26: The Unexpected

Carlisle had just finished taking my blood and I felt dizzy. Jake held me against his chest where we were lying on the hospital bed at Carlisle's surgery in Seattle. I had my own private room there furnished beautifully and was treated like royalty by all members of staff being as I was the 'daughter' of Carlisle. It had been a few days since I'd found out I was pregnant and I was getting a check up to make sure everything was okay. Momma had come around and I had forgiven her but daddy hadn't. He was still upset. Maybe when I was married he'd feel better about the whole thing. At least he wasn't screaming or raging anymore which was good.

'You feeling okay?' Jacob asked gently making soothing patterns on my exposed stomach with his warm hand.

'A little dizzy' I admitted

'Just relax honey, I got you'

he said quietly into my ear. I'd spent the last few days with Grandma and my aunts planning my wedding and my house. I'd picked out all of my furniture and Grandma insisted my house would be fully furnished and decorated by the time I'd came back from my honeymoon which Jacob still hadn't told me what he'd planned. My wedding was soon and in a few days we were going to try on dresses. Aunt Alice and Aunt Rosalie were my bridesmaids, Paris was my flower girl and Nina was my maid of honour which she was really excited about. Jacob's best man was Seth. I was excited for my wedding and my honeymoon. I was ready to start my perfect fairy tale life with Jacob. Aunt Alice as usual had gone overboard and was even starting to plan baby showers. I was having my bridal shower next week. Tomorrow was a nervous day because Jacob and I were going down to La Push to announce my pregnancy. I didn't know how his family would react. I knew Billy would be happy and my wolf friends but I didn't know about Rachel and Rebecca.

Carlisle came back a few moments later with a smile on his face. Momma stood in the corner, a nervous look in her eyes.

'Well so far all is well with mother and child' he smiled taking my hand in his.

'You are five weeks along Nessie and I can't see any complications like your mothers pregnancy. It looks as if you're having a normal human pregnancy and everything looks perfect' he said

The breaths of relief that echoed the room were so comforting. Me and my beautiful baby were fine. I was having a normal human pregnancy just like Jacob had said. Today couldn't get any better.

'I'm going to put you on a range of different vitamins' he told me before looking to Jacob.

'Make sure she takes them all and I want her eating really healthily so that means not a lot of chocolate which I know she loves, candy, fried food or anything and definitely no alcohol'

We both nodded. Of course.

'I don't want you to exert yourself, no standing for long periods of time, no carrying anything heavy and definitely no hunting. Blood will be bought to you, make sure you drink one cup every two to three days.'

'Okay' I nodded

'I want you to meet with me at Forks hospital each month so I can monitor you. Take care of yourself and everything will be fine okay sweetheart?' He said gently

'I will, thank you Grandpa' I said

Afterwards we walked to my car and Jacob drove us home. We didn't speak much because momma was there and it was a little awkward. When we pulled up Jake came around to my side of the car, opening the door and helping me out. He secured his hold around my waist as we walked inside.

'Everything's perfect, I'm having a normal human pregnancy' I smiled at my awaiting family who were about to pounce on me with 101 questions.

Out of nowhere daddy strode over to me and hugged me tightly to him pressing his lips down to the top of my head. I was shocked to say the least but I hugged him back.

'I'm so happy you're safe' he murmured into my hair 'I'm so sorry Renesmee I love you so much' he said.

A tear unexpectedly rolled down my face.

'I love you too daddy' I whispered

'Lets share all that love' Aunt Rosalie smiled walking over to claim me

My family all took turns hugging me and congratulating me but it was finally having peace again with daddy that comforted me the most.
When Jacob finally got me back into his arms again he lifted me to kiss me sweetly on the lips.

'I love you' he whispered

'I love you too' I said kissing him again.

He placed me back on my feet and we walked over to the kitchen where Grandma was preparing food.

'Is my little birdie and her baby hungry?' She smiled

'were starving aren't we?' I smiled down at my stomach patting it lightly

'I'm hungry too' Jacob pouted

I laughed

'Oh yes of course dear' Grandma said 'how could I possibly forget about you?' She winked

We sat down to eat and throughout the whole time Jacob kept running his hand up and down my thigh slowly which was very distracting. He leaned over to kiss me and nipped lightly at my neck causing me to squirm. I think he's horny. I put my hand to his face to ask him if he was and he grinned and nodded against my neck.

'Too bad' I whispered 'you have to wait until tonight'

He frowned and shook his head
I nodded my head in return

'Suck it up' I said to him

'That's what she said' he smirked

'Oh God' I guffawed swatting him with my hand 'you are...' I couldn't even find the words

'Beautiful, sexy, devishly handsome?' He smirked at me

'You are all of the above' I murmured 'but you're also gross.'

'Gross? I thought you liked to suck it up' he laughed

'Jacob shut up' I blushed 'or ill never ever do it again if you're going to keep teasing me about it

'I'm sorry baby it's fun to tease you' he chuckled kissing my jaw softly

I turned my head away from him pouting but he grabbed my face and kissed me deeply.

'I'm sorry' he whispered sincerely

I instantly melted and traced my fingertips lightly around his face.

'Where are we going for our honeymoon?' I whispered

'Trickery won't work' he winked 'I'm not telling you'

'How about I please you extra specially tonight' I murmured so quiet I couldn't be sure if he'd heard it.

'Nice try but no, I'm not telling' he laughed

I pushed him away and pouted. He chuckled wrapping his arms around my waist. I was just about to kiss him when there was a knock at the door. Jacob, immediately wary stood up and walked toward the door, out of the kitchen keeping me firmly placed behind him.
Aunt Rosalie got the door and I could see the rest of my family on edge in their defensive positions. Nobody ever knocked the door unexpectedly. When the door opened it was none other than Nahuel with a big smirk on his face leaning casually against the door frame.
'It's nice to see you again' he winked.

Grandma immediately invited Nahuel in and told him to get himself comfortable and make himself at home and Nahuel being Nahuel that's exactly what he did. He made straight for the couch, Jacob's seat in fact and sat down spreading his legs wide out. Nahuel always used to do this but the fact that he hadn't contacted me in over 6 months and then strolled into my house as if nothing had happened was infuriating to say the least.

'Nahuel' Grandma said kindly 'we've been terribly worried about you, where have you been?' She asked

'Thank you for asking my dear Esme' he smiled 'I've been out and about, I've been in Europe actually just trying to sort things out and get my head together.'

He was talking to Grandma but his eyes never wavered from mine for even a second.

'Are you okay now?' grandma asked

'I believe so' he smiled

'What brings you back here Nahuel' momma said, taking a seat beside Grandma

'You know you guys are like my second family, I missed you - and of course I came back to see my beloved Renesmee' he said smiling straight at me

I saw Jacob tense in front of me and I stroked his arm to keep him calm

'Oh I see the wolf is still around' he smirked

Jacob growled.

'Jake, it's okay' I whispered

'Yes Jake' Nahuel echoed 'it's okay.'

I glared at him but he just smirked

'In fact I'd like to speak to my best friend in private for a few moments if you all don't mind' he said calmly

'Over my dead body' Jacob spat

'He has quite the temper doesn't he?' Nahuel said looking toward my family and gesturing his hand towards Jacob

'May anyone please remind young Jacob here that before he was around I had been with Renesmee for years and not once did I ever harm her nor would I, I mean Renesmee even shared her first kiss with me - I would never hurt her.'

Jacob looked down at me and I looked away. I hadn't told him that Nahuel had been the first person I'd kissed. I held his hand quickly and told him I was sorry.

'It didn't mean anything; it was before I met you I swear' I pleaded.

'Its okay' Jacob said gently to me, brushing a piece of hair behind my ear 'I know.'

I breathed a sigh of relief that he was not mad at me.

'He has a point' momma said to Jacob 'he'd never hurt her, he just wants to talk'

'I don't care' Jacob insisted 'that was before, I don't trust him'

'Jake' I whispered 'I'll be okay I promise'

'Its not you Nessie' he said, his eyes pained 'it's him.'

'Its just Nahuel Jacob' I told him 'and he's many many things but he'd never hurt me'

It physically pained me to see Jacob in so much pain at the thought of leaving me.

'You don't have to go away' I murmured 'you can just wait in another room upstairs'

He breathed a sigh of relief at that prospect. My family started to flutter out and daddy bent to kiss my forehead.

'Don't you dare harm my daughter' daddy warned Nahuel 'or you'll have 8 vampires and a werewolf to deal with'

'I would never' he swore

I sat down opposite him after everybody had gone and Jacob looked at me nervously

'I'm okay' I assured him 'you're right here upstairs, I love you' I said softly

He strode over and tilted my face up for a long deep kiss. I knew exactly what he was doing. He was making sure Nahuel knew I was his. Out of the corner of my eye Nahuel tensed slightly and moved his eyes downcast.

I grabbed Jacob's face and kissed him back longingly.

'I'll be right upstairs, I won't eve's drop I promise' he whispered into my ear kissing there gently.

'Okay' I murmured back clutching him to me. Suddenly I didn't want him to leave. I felt safe when I was with him. Now that I was carrying our baby it just seemed so much more vital that I am always safe and protected and I felt a little vulnerable without him nearby.

Jacob must have sensed my distress.

'Honey you don't have to do this' he told me

I took a deep breath and steadied myself. Get a hold of yourself Renesmee I said. It's just Nahuel.

'Its fine, you're upstairs' I forced a smile as best as I could 'I'm fine'

'I'll be right there if you need me' he murmured. I gave him one last long kiss before tearing myself away from him as he walked off and turned around to Nahuel.

'You would think that you two were never going to see eachother again' he smirked

'What do you want?' I glared at him

'Touchy touchy, you're my best friend, does there have to be a reason to come and see you?' He asked

'Yes. When said best friend has been gone for over six months with no contact' I replied

'Yes I'm sorry about that, you broke my heart and it took a while to mend it' he said sadly

'You knew right from the start I wasn't interested Nahuel' I said calmly 'I never meant to break your heart, I only ever liked you as a friend'

'It could have been Renesmee' he said, gazing intently into my eyes 'you and I. We'd be so perfect for one another. I'd sweep you off your feet, we could get married, we could have babies. Me and you, together forever' he said sincerely

Didn't he realise that he was describing my life right now with Jacob?

'Nahuel, you know that I'm with Jacob' I said quietly. How could he not understand?

'Its not too late Renesmee' he pleaded 'it's not'

'Yes Nahuel yes it is' I snapped 'and even if it wasn't we'd only just ever be friends'

'No' he growled 'it's not too late'

I heard Jacob shift upstairs getting to his feet. I didn't answer and Nahuel sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose before looking back up at me.

'You look so beautiful' he whispered 'even more so than usual'

'It's the baby' I retorted 'my baby' I said lovingly rubbing my stomach.

He had to know sooner or later. I'd rather be honest and tell him than have him find out from somebody else and resent me for it.
He looked at me with wide eyes.

'You're...p…pregnant?' He asked in shock

'Yes' I nodded

'with that...with that volatile beast that disgusting specimen...' He trailed off unable to find words strong enough to convey his revulsion toward Jacob.
I stood up. I was finished. Nobody, not anybody was going to talk about my Jacob in that way. Too hell with him. I'd tried.

'You…such a beautiful girl lays with a beast? A monster?' He asked

'He is not a beast or a monster' I shouted. I was on the verge of tears.
These horrible things he was saying about Jacob were clawing at my insides. In less than a minute Jacob thundered down the stairs taking a stance protectively in front of me.
Nahuel sneered but he backed down. He knew Jacob could and would kill him.

'Just as I predicted' he laughed 'married and knocked up, no wait hold on you aren't even married yet. I will forever rue the day that my Renesmee turned into such a whore. If sex is what you were after you could have easily gotten it.'

In one stride Jacob had him pinned against the wall by his throat as he struggled for breath.

'Jacob no!' I shouted. He turned around and glared at me. It wasn't an expression I'd ever seen directed at me before.

'Stay back' he warned in a low and dangerous voice. I whimpered and took a few steps back not daring to argue when he used his Alpha voice. I knew he was serious when he used that voice.

I turned around so that I couldn't see and cried silently whilst Jacob hit Nahuel repeatedly. Somewhere deep down he was still my friend and this really did hurt.
My family ran back in at the sounds of Nahuel's cries and pleas for help. It took daddy, Emmett and Jasper to finally drag Jacob away from him. He was so strong. Momma immediately rushed to my side gathering me in her arms and holding me to her. My Aunts and Grandma rushed to Nahuel.

'We need Carlisle' Grandma whispered 'he's not breathing.'

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It had been hours since Jacob had phased and stormed out of the house. I worried terribly about him but I wasn't allowed to go out looking for him. Daddy said he needed some time to calm down. How long would he need? I missed him. He'd missed dinner and I knew he'd be hungry. I couldn't call him because his cell was up in my room. I just wanted him to come home.
Nahuel was upstairs in our makeshift hospital room. He was heavily drugged up and he'd needed about one hundred stitches but he was alive. Just about.
Momma brought me in a hot chocolate from the kitchen and placed a blanket around my shoulders to keep me warm. The night air was chilly.

'Are you okay?' She whispered, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear

I nodded.

'I'll be okay' I breathed 'I just want Jacob to come home.'

'I know you do sweetheart, I know you do.'

I drank my drink slowly and made my way out onto the front porch where I sat down and looked for any signs of Jacob. I held some clothes in my hand for him to change into when he arrived. I wrapped my blanket around me tightly. I stared up at the night sky admiring the stars. I'd never forget the first time I saw the stars. Jacob and I lay on our backs surrounded by wild flowers as we star gazed. Everything was so new then. He clasped my hand and my heart did cartwheels in my chest. A tear fell from my eye at the memory.
I was pulled out of my trance by the sound of heavy footsteps. Jacob in wolf form walked over towards me and I breathed out a sigh of relief as I clutched at his fur, running my fingers through the silky strands.

'I'm so glad you're home' I cried

He bent his huge head and gently, so gently nuzzled my stomach with his nose which tickled a little. He retreated a few steps backwards and phased back before me. It always fascinated me to see him do that. I handed him his clothes and he put them on in silence.

'We need to get you into something warm' he murmured, taking my hand and leading me through the house and up the stairs. I didn't really understand what he was going on about. When we got to my bedroom he started searching around until he found my duffle bag and then started to rummage through my closet and draws, packing.

'Jacob, what are you doing?' I asked him, confused

'Were going to La Push to stay for a few days' he answered, still not looking at me

'What?! No we aren't' I insisted 'were going tomorrow'

'Nessie you're not going to win on this one. Go and get changed into something warm and comfortable please.'

'Jacob, I don't want to' I insisted. I didn't feel like travelling. I was tired; I wanted to go to sleep.

'Renesmee just go!' He shouted 'stop arguing with me! For once, just once would you just listen to me? were leaving and that's final.'
I didn't even look at him as I stormed past him and into my closet.
I sat in my closet on the floor pulling on a warm sweater and yoga pants and started to cry as I brushed out my tangled hair.
I could hear Jacob in the bathroom grabbing my toiletries. I picked up my makeup bag and slipped my brush in there as I got to my feet and put my socks and converse on. I thought about just sitting still and refusing to move but knowing Jacob he'd lift me up over my shoulder and carry me out.

'Come on Nessie' he said harshly, storming into my closet

'I don't want to' I cried, wiping the tears away from my eyes. I knew I was acting like a baby but I could not help it. All these hormones, they were so new to me and I wasn't used to people being this way with me, especially not my Jacob.

'Well you don't really have a choice. I'm going, I can't take it here any longer and there's no way in hell I'm leaving you with that fucking lunatic so you can either walk or I can carry you'

'Why are you being so horrible to me?' I asked

He didn't answer me. He hitched my bag over his shoulder and stalked out of the room. I relented and followed him wordlessly.
Momma hugged me tightly at the door along with daddy.

'You don't have to go sweetheart' she said to me

'Yes she does' Jacob shouted from beside my car.

'You don't' daddy said to me 'there's no way I'd ever chuck my own daughter out because of him upstairs' he growled 'he had no right to say those things to you'

'It's okay, I have to go' I whispered to them 'I'll be back really soon okay? Jacob will calm down I promise'

'Okay honey' momma relented 'we love you and be careful'

I smiled and she kissed me on the cheek. I walked over to the car and got into the passenger seat and we took off. Jacob tried to hold my hand but I snatched it away from him, staring out of the window the whole time.

'You can be mad at me all you want Ness, I don't really care. Just as long as you're safe.' He said calmly

I ignored him for the entire journey. When we pulled up and he got out of the car to help me I actually pushed him away.
Hurt flashed across his eyes but he composed himself, retrieving my bag and following me to the door.
It was open so I walked in. Billy and Grandpa Charlie were sitting down watching television.

'Nessie?' He asked as he turned around

'Hi Grandpa' I murmured

He rushed over to hug me tightly before turning to Jacob.
He extended his hand a little stiffly.

'It's good to see you Jake.'

'You too Charlie. Well I've come home for a few days' he said talking to Billy now 'no big deal right? Me and Ness are actually gonna go to bed now.'

He grabbed my hand and led me up the stairs. I'd never seen him like this before. He was in a horrible mood and right now I didn't even want to be in the same room as him. I understood that he was angry but there was no reason to practically beat Nahuel to death, force me out of my home to La Push in the middle of the night and then act so mean and rude towards everybody. I thought my dad was over reactive but Jacob was something else.

'You should get changed' Jacob said to me as he stripped out of his clothes 'you must be tired.' He didn't make eye contact with me once. Seriously, what was his problem?

'Why are you acting like this?' I asked
'Can we just let it go please? just go to sleep'

'No!' I shouted 'you forced me, literally forced me all the way out here in the middle of the night and now you just want me to go to sleep? Well no I'm not going to'

'Okay suit yourself but I'm going to sleep'

'I don't want to share a bed with you tonight' I cried

He finally looked at me. For the first time all night.

'If that's what you want then fine' he said and he walked out of the room without a second glance backwards.

The bed felt so cold without Jacob there. I'd never slept here without him. I kept tossing and turning. I fell in and out of sleep endlessly and I awoke with a jump the third time. I was hyperventilating and tears started to form in my eyes. I jumped when the door opened and Jacob stood there in his boxers and messy hair. I looked at him, wiping my eyes.

'Are you okay?' he asked

I ignored him and turned back around burrowing beneath the covers.

He slammed the door shut again and thundered downstairs. We'd never had a fight like this before.

I woke up in the morning with a huge headache. I couldn't even remember where I was. And then all of the events from the night before came flooding back to me and I fell back against the pillows feeling miserable. I slowly made my way to the bathroom when I bumped into Rebecca who was also making her way there.

'Oh goody it's you' she sneered

'Just move out of my way' I snapped, not ready to put up with her crap today. I was already beyond stressed out and it wasn't good for my baby.

'I saw Jake on the couch' she said to me 'seems as if the poor boy has finally seen sense and has gotten fed up of you' she smirked.

I stormed away from her, down the stairs and out of the house. I just walked, not really caring where I was going just as long as I was away from her. I didn't want to be here right now. I sat down against a nice tree and let the sunlight wash over me. I let the warmth melt into my bones and onto my skin. I didn't even realise I'd slipped into sleep until I felt a warm hand caressing my face.

My eyelids fluttered open and I saw Jacob who was staring down at me lovingly.

'Hey angel' he whispered, tucking a piece of hair behind my ear

'Jake' I murmured sleepily

He lifted me up into a seating position and gathered me into his arms. I locked my arms around his neck breathing in his scent deeply. I forgot why I was mad, I forgot why we were fighting. Just being here in his arms like this was all I wanted.

'I went up to check on you and you weren't there' he murmured, running his gentle hands through my hair

'I'm sorry' I whispered 'I went out for a little walk and guess...I just fell asleep'

'Its okay honey. We'll get you back and get you something to eat okay?' I nodded. It seemed as if he'd finally calmed down.

'I'm so happy you're not mad at me anymore' I said quietly

He pulled back to look at me.

'I was never mad at you Nessie, don't you see that? How could I ever be mad at you? You're so lovely and beautiful and I love you so much. It's never you okay? I was mad at him' he hissed the word 'I was mad at the whole situation. I'm so sorry for being rough with you but I had to get you out of there'

'Its okay' I whispered, reaching my hand up to stroke his face 'I'm sorry for chucking you out of bed last night, I didn't sleep properly without you'

'Neither did I, I missed you so much'

I crushed my lips to his and he kissed me back passionately

'Lets never fight again' he whispered against my lips

'Let's make love' I whispered back

He chuckled and broke away to place delicate kisses across my face, brushing past my jaw and up to my ear, sucking it lightly.

'Tonight' he murmured 'later on I'm going to take you to a La Push bonfire and then were going to announce our amazing news.' His hand trailed down to my stomach and his warm fingertips danced across it.

'Rebecca won't be happy' I said

'Who gives a damn about her' Jacob growled

'Jacob she's your sister. I care' I insisted

'Well you shouldn't' he retorted

I sighed. I wasn't going to win on this one.

'Okay, well can we go back now?' I asked 'I'm hungry.'

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'You want bacon with your eggs Ness?' Jacob called from the kitchen

'Yes' I said, getting up 'I'll do it'

'No sit down, I got this' he insisted

Jacob couldn't cook to save his life. I don't know where he thinks he was going with this one. I was starving and I did actually want to eat today.
I got up and made my way to him taking over. I gently pried the carton of eggs from his hand.

'Jake go sit down' I instructed

'Ness-' he started but I cut him off

'Jacob, honey' I said gently 'you know cooking isn't your strong point'

He relented 'can I at least help?' He asked

'Fine' I sighed

3 cracked eggs and nearly an hour later Jacob and I sat down to eat.
Much later it was almost dark and Jacob told me I had to get ready for the bonfire. I was excited but also very nervous. I'd never been to a La Push bonfire before and I knew that they'd be people I hadn't met before. The tribal elders and some of Jacob's extended family. This one was a big deal because it was signifying the beginning of a long Summer ahead and a lot of people were going to be there. I hoped that everybody would like and approve of me and that they'd all revel in our baby news that we had to share. I wore a plain blue sundress that Jacob had packed for me. It was pretty and simple. Nothing over the top or flashy. Didn't want to give Rebecca more reasons to criticise me. I left my hair down in curls, the way Jake liked it and slipped on some sandals.

'You look beautiful' Jake complimented, helping me put in some lapis lazuli earrings daddy got me last year.

'I'm scared' I admitted

'There's nothing to be scared of honey, you're with me okay? You'll have fun I promise' Jacob smiled pulling me into his arms and kissing me. We walked to the beach and Jacob held on to my hand firmly rubbing soothing patterns to help me to keep calm. As soon as we got there and I saw everybody seated around logs my heartbeat started to speed up rapidly. Claire came bounding over to us smiling hugely.

'Uncle Jake' she grinned jumping up into his arms. He hugged her and let her down.

'Hey Claire you've gotten bigger' he grinned

'Uh huh!' She smiled and then she turned to me

'Hello Aunt Nessie' she blushed

I was taken aback. Aunt? Well I suppose if she referred to Jacob as Uncle then I would be Aunt but still. Being accepted by even one person in Jacob's family made me so happy.

'Hey Claire' I smiled back

She gave me a quick hug before running back curling up in Quil's lap on the log. I thought it was sweet how Quil imprinted on Claire when she was a baby. I can imagine Jacob and I being like that if we'd met when I was little. I knew they'd be as happy as us someday. Jake took my hand again and we walked over to the circle. Seth came bounding over to us and he encircled me in a tight hug lifting me up and spinning me around.

'Hey beautiful' he grinned

'Hi Seth' I blushed when he set me down

'You've never been to one of these things before have you?' He smiled 'don't worry it'll be great'

I smiled. I loved his carefree happy ways and how nice he was to me.

'Jake, Nessie come on' Embry called 'your dad's about to start.'

We made our way over to a log and I sat in Jacob's lap. He wrapped his warm arms around me and nuzzled my neck with his nose.

'I love you' he whispered

'I love you more' I whispered back

Billy cleared his throat signalling for us to be quiet. The story he told us was about the history of imprinting. His eyes often flickered to Jacob and me whilst he told the old tale.

I really enjoyed hearing about the legends of imprinting and I thought about how magical it all sounded. I was so grateful that this phenomenal magic was what brought my Jacob to me. After the story there was food. Jacob got up to get us both some and I sat and waited for him on the log. I absentmindedly picked up a stick and started swirling it around in the fire watching all the pretty colours it made dancing wildly in the flames. I was careful to keep a decent amount of distance between myself and the fire as it was not the friendliest element towards vampire skin. Daddy had warned me about that ample amounts of times. I looked over to Jacob who was filling our paper plates with burgers and hot dogs and whatever else. So many people surrounded and crowed him trying to speak to him. He was so popular and important back here that it made me proud but it also made me nervous that people would think that because I wasn't from La Push I wouldn't ever be good enough for him. I hoped that when they all found out about the news of the baby then it would change their minds. I definitely think it will make my own dad more approving and accepting of Jacob in the months to come. Right now he just needs time to adjust and when were married I know that he will be very happy for me so I don't resent him for his behaviour now. My mind drifted to Nahuel and his reaction to the news of my pregnancy and I cringed. I hoped that for Jacob's sake he was gone when we went back but I do hope that in the future, maybe one day we will be able to reconcile the great friendship that we once had. Jake made his way back through the crowd and sat next to me. He handed me my plate and put his arm around me.

'Are you having a good time?' he asked quietly

'Yeah' I nodded 'it's nice being out here, I like it'

He smiled and kissed me gently on the lips. I knew how happy it made him for me to be happy. We ate our food and everywhere was filled with laughter and chatter. Despite my insecurities about fitting in, nobody seemed to pay me much mind and that made me grateful and happy.

'Do you want to tell everybody now?' Jake whispered when we'd finished eating

I looked around at everybody. I knew if I said anything then my words would all come out wrong and I'd stutter and stumble. My eyes flickered up to Jacob and I blushed.

'You do it' I whispered back

He smiled and ran a knuckle over my cheek.

'You're so adorable' he murmured, tucking a piece of fallen hair behind my ear and kissing me quickly.

He stood up, no nervousness whatsoever and shouted to get everybody's attention. I was amazed at how everybody immediately stopped what they were doing and stopped talking to look over at him. He radiated power from every conceivable pore and I was so proud that he was all mine.

'Nessie and I have some news to share with you all' he said proudly

I saw a grin appear on Embry's face. He definitely knew. Everybody looked at Jacob expectantly as they awaited his news.

'WERE HAVING A BABY' Jake shouted and several wolf howls immediately echoed around the circle. Trust Jacob to just scream it out loudly instead of handling the news with care and delicacy. Much to my surprise there was a huge round of applause and before I even knew it I was being swept up from my log in hugs and kisses and squeals. Rachel, who'd definitely been off with me before, now wrapped her arms tightly around my neck and kissed my cheeks twice.

'Wow were having babies at the same time' she beamed

I smiled at her in surprised and was passed to Seth who of course lifted me at least 5ft off the ground in a huge bear hug.

'Congratulations Nessie' he smiled, kissing me on the cheek.

'Thank you' I whispered

Billy wheeled himself over to me and grasped both of my hands in his. I looked into his eyes and his gaze was intense.

'Thank you Renesmee, I am so sorry I haven't been as accepting of you as I should have been. You are a wonderful person and I'm so grateful that my son has you as his wife. I know you will be a brilliant mother to my Grandchildren' he smiled.

My eyes started to tear up at this overwhelming affection I was receiving from everybody but especially Billy because his opinion of me mattered the most. He was Jacob's only parent left and for him to finally approve of me was a huge stepping stone of being accepted here. I was aware that this new change of heart from everybody was because I was now carrying Jacob's baby but that didn't matter to me. This would now open up the opportunities for them to be able to look past what and who I am and see that I really do love Jacob with all my heart and that I am a good person and they can finally get to like me and love me for who I am. Jacob was receiving huge pats on the back and a fair amount of hair ruffling and everybody seemed to be so happy which made me delighted. The only person that wasn't happy at all was Rebecca who was glaring at me from her place on a log where she sat rigidly. I tried to avoid eye contact with her but her gaze was never wavering. She was giving me the dirtiest look in the world for whatever reason. I had no idea why she was so pissed off. Wasn't she the one who had asked when Jacob would be giving them all a little baby? I wasn't so naïve as to think she would suddenly embrace me and start doting all over me but I definitely thought she would congratulate her own brother. Jacob made his way back over to me, grinning widely. I motioned to Rebecca with my eyes and his grin slowly started to fade.

'Never mind her Nessie' he said, quickly recovering 'everybody else is so happy for us' he smiled

'I know' I smiled back 'I just don't understand why she hates me so much.'

'I don't think it's you personally honey, I don't think she'd like anybody I was with'

'Yeah but your with me so now it's me that she hates'

'Don't worry about it okay?' he said, caressing my face with his hand

I reluctantly nodded but when I looked back up Rebecca was there, standing right next to me and Jacob with a sneer on her horrible face.

'Isn't that sweet, barely eighteen and already knocked up' she smirked

My body tensed. I couldn't stand that phrase, especially when it was in the context of my baby. Jacob stood slightly in front of me and raised his eyebrows at Rebecca.

'Do you have something to say Rebecca?' he said calmly 'didn't you want me to have a baby?'

'Not with that little whore' she snarled

So that's twice I've now been called a whore.

Jacob tensed and I saw his hands clench into fists at his sides.

Rachel immediately rushed over and stood in front of Rebecca.

'Go Rebecca' she said harshly 'don't you dare ruin this for Jacob and Renesmee'

She looked at her sister in bewilderment.

'You two faced bitch' she raged 'how dare you side with that slut over your own sister? Over your own twin?'

'Don't Rebecca' she shouted 'and don't call her that, don't you have any respect?'

'Not for girls like her'

'ENOUGH' Emily shouted, walking over to us.

She stood next to Rachel in front of Rebecca and glared at her.

'Just leave Rebecca, if you're going to be so vile then nobody wants you here.'

Rebecca looked around the circle for support but everybody just stood in silence and stared at her.

'Fine' she said quietly 'you can have the slutty bimbo' and with that she walked away, shaking her hips.

Jacob charged after her but Embry and Paul stood in front of him.

'Don't man she's your sister' Paul said to him, guiding him back

'I don't care' he growled 'nobody talks to Nessie that way'

I rushed up and stood in front of him, placing my hands on his chest and staring up at him.

'Don't Jake' I whispered 'don't let her ruin this okay? This is a brilliant night, everybody's so happy for us' I smiled, desperately trying to calm him down. Tonight out of all nights was so important for me. I didn't want this to be ruined at all.

Eventually he started to take deep breaths and calm down before wrapping his arms around me.

He lifted me up and held me tight to his chest, running his fingers through my hair.

'I love you so much' he said, crushing his lips to mine.

'I love you too' I breathed, wrapping my legs around his waist and holding his face tightly in my hands. Embry smirked and Paul cleared his throat before walking away.

He kissed me hard and passionately and I laced my fingers through his soft hair longingly, clutching him to me.

'Let's go to bed' he breathed against my lips

'Yes.'

So I haven't done a chapter this long in ages so I hope you appreciate it. It was to make up for my delay. more reviews equals quicker updates so review! Hope you enjoyed the chapter, I did! I think that this chapter definitely showed more of Jacob's 'bad boy side' that we'd been missing and his overreactive ways and I also think it shows his dominating instincts as Alpha male.

- Elizabeth :)