AN: Those of you who have put up with my constant procrastination and love this story as much as me, are indeed in luck. I got suspended for stupid reasons so now two days of writing ahead of me to help finish Love and Its Complications. It's taken me a year or so, but I've finally am gonna finish this. Thanks for the reviews; it's really helped me feel motivated to continue writing this story. Also I've got a tumblr now and it's the same username as on here so follow me if you want. Now that I've gotten through this rough week I am going to shut up and finally finish what I started.

Ariella's POV:

Here I was on Christmas morning, waiting for Paul to show up and he still isn't back from La Push. I hadn't seen him this whole week and now he has the decency to show up late for Jace's first Christmas. Jace babbled excitedly as I held him in my arms.

Alice and Rose managed to talk me into dressing him up in a little Santa suit. Jace was playing with the hat that went with the suit in his little hands. He sure is getting big, and this upset me a bit. I remember thinking to myself that I would wait to have kids first. That changed the moment I first felt him stir in my stomach. I was glad to have Jace and knew I got lucky big time. The complications during the delivery could have cost us both our lives, but we were lucky and I wouldn't forget it. This is what ticked me off even more. How Paul could be so thick headed at times and yet so sweet, was beyond my comprehension. I was more than peeved at Paul. It's Christmas, Jace's first Christmas and he's not here!

Alice put a hand on my shoulder. "He's just late."

I glowered. "How could he do this?"

Alice muttered a sorry. I let out a sigh. "No I'm sorry. I really just wish he was here."

Alice gave my free hand a gentle squeezed. "He will be here, I would know."

I nodded. "If you say so."

Renesmee had already opened her gifts with her parents, but I was persistent on waiting for Paul to show up. He needs to be here, he just has to be. Jace was playing with his hat still as I held him on my hip and used one arm to keep him propped up. I swear he looked like a one year old, but I rather not question his growth spurt. Crow was with Leah's family and my dad was reading one of his National Geographic magazines on the couch. The rest of the Cullens were in the kitchen with Bella and Edward.

Lindsey was almost here. I felt so sad for my best friend. She's lost both her father and mother, and now Embry. I swear Embry is what keeps her going most of the time. Thank god that she has him, but not now. He's still missing. Where could he possibly be? The pack suspects that it was vampires, but judging on everything that has happened, they could be wrong. Maybe it was vampires though, it would seem like the most logical choice, but as my dad keeps telling me, things aren't what they always seem to be. That and you must trust no one! God, I'm happy I finally passed his test the other day. I had to kill Crow in the process; of course it wasn't really him but just a hallucination according to my dad.

I need to call my parents later. They must be miserable without their precious perfect daughter Heather. Yeah, I felt bad she was dead and kind of missed her hatred towards me, but that didn't mean I was going to bawl at her funeral. My parents called a few days ago and pleaded for me to come. The date was set for January seventh. I rather not attend, but unfortunately me being such a sucker for crying, I actually agreed to go. They said they would pick me up and everything. It would intervene with my movie deal, but I just called Pete, the director, and he said it was fine. With everything happening, I kind of wanted to just not do the movie. There were plenty of actresses who could take my place and I haven't signed a contract yet, so I was good to go ahead and cancel if I pleased.

"Ho-ho-ho," the words broke me from my thoughts. Jace babbled excitedly and reached out. I knew it was Paul; I could still kind of see his face. I let him take Jace into his arms and Jace stopped babbling. He opened his mouth as if to say something.

"M-mm," he began to sound out the letter m. "M-m-mom-m-y!" he squealed in delight and looked at me. "Mommy!"

I felt my eyes tear up. He just said mommy! Jace just said his first word and he's about to be seven months. I was so happy! "Aw Jace!"

I didn't notice, but Alice was filming the entire thing. Jace looked Paul. "D-da-da!" He managed to say.

Paul's face lit up with that. We both looked into each other's eyes and smiled. Today was definitely a happy day, despite the circumstances. The bell ringing snapped our eyes from each other and Rosalie appeared and went to answer the door. She returned with Lindsey.

Lindsey didn't look herself at all. Her hair was pulled back in a sloppy ponytail and her face broke out big time. Her skin also was a ghostly pale tone, not like her usual flushed cheeks. I can only imagine what she's going through. "Hey," she greeted meekly.

I hugged her. Lindsey's arms went slowly around me as she accepted this embrace. We hadn't spoken much since we found out the news. "How are you holding up?"

"I'm managing; I just hate feeling his pain. At least I know he's alive." She muttered.

Eck, the imprint bond sure can suck. Not only can the person who imprints feel the pain of his imprint, but also the imprint herself. "He's strong and smart. Embry will be back before you know it."

She accepted my optimistic comment. "How's pooper pants?"

She was using nicknames, so I knew that she's at least trying to enjoy Christmas. "He just said his first two words."

"Insey!" Jace cooed.

I beamed at my son. Three words in just several minutes! "He knows who his Auntie is."

"Of course he does, I'm pooper pants' favorite," Lindsey said with a wink and took an eager Jace from Paul. She cuddled him in her arms and then I caught her expression. She actually seemed quite happy right now, but her brown eyes said something else. I could tell she was hiding something and that that something was not going to be kept secret for long.

"I brought you something," she said and handed me a ruby red wrapped gift. It was Paul's gift I realized. It was shaped like the game's container and she must have wrapped it for me. It was originally meant for his birthday, but once I left La Push, I wasn't able to give it to him. Lindsey was supposed to keep it at her place anyway so I could keep it hidden. I was more than grateful that she brought it today.

"Thanks Lins," I replied. It was good to have her here. My parents couldn't make it down since they were busy with funeral arrangements. I didn't really care all that much though. For some reason I just couldn't help but resent Heather a bit. As kids she always was mean to me and seemed to enjoy making my life difficult.

At least my real Dad was here. I know I've let go of some of my grudge against my adoptive parents for kicking me out, but that didn't mean I was completely their golden child once again. Besides, they had enough to deal with as it is. Christmas was not a happy time for them this year, especially since they are planning their biological child's funeral.

I wonder how she died. My dad spared the details and just left it at getting mixed up with the wrong people. Wrong people probably meant drug dealers or pimps. Heather has always been a wild child, even when we were living in Arizona. I remember how mad my adoptive dad was when she crashed his car. He grounded her for months, but she still managed to go unseen when sneaking out. Come to think of it, they've always seem to let her do as she pleased.

I also remember how she tried to give me the talk when I turned fifteen. She called me after mom blathered about how I got my period for the first time. Yes, I actually was fortunate to get my period real late. Or so Lindsey claims that I'm lucky for that, which I don't really think so, but what the hell? I might as well just appreciate it.

"Remember to use a condom if you're going to do it. A lot of boys are gonna be wanting you, especially since your breasts are going to get bigger." Heather assured.

I rolled my eyes at this, I rather block out her annoying voice, which I did. Is this really necessary? I really don't want to ever have sex. It's probably never going to even be an option for me. If I were to be a baby I would gain weight and dancing would be out of the question for me. "Heather, I'm not you. I don't plan to have sex until after college."

She just laughed at this and that really made me angry. "Just because you're a slut and I'm your sister, doesn't make me one." I hung up on her after that.

I pushed my thoughts away. That's the past and I was not going to dwell on it at all. I turned to look at Paul and realize that he had disappeared.

"He went to go change." Lindsey informed, while babbling Jace played with her hair.

I nodded and took a seat on the couch. I couldn't help myself and I continued to reflect back on everything that has happened this year: I lost my virginity and had a baby at sixteen, got kicked out, my sister and Lindsey's mom were dead, found out I had a brother and kissed him, Seth kissed me, Tony and I almost had sex even if he put something in my drink, Paul got depressed and almost died, I almost died…and the list goes on. So many things happened to me, but yet here I am. I didn't think I would ever make it, but I did. I felt proud of myself and of Paul too, even if I was mad at him.

He probably couldn't help but feel a soft spot for Embry Call. He was the bastard child of La Push and Lindsey's told me how that makes him feel. Not to mention that him and Sam are brothers. That's got to be a lot of stress and to have Lindsey's problems that not only affect her, but him as well. Paul appeared and I handed the wrapped gift.

He offered a smile for me. "What's this?"

I smiled. "Open it." I was getting over my anger towards him. Then I realized that this would be Lindsey's first Christmas without Embry and mine without my parents. Last Christmas I had my parents and Lindsey had just started dating Embry I believed. I was amazed at how the world could change with the blink of an eye.

Paul nodded and unwrap the gift carefully. That was a little funny, I never thought of him as the type to be calm and sweet to wrapping paper. He grinned once he saw the game. "Thanks, I've wanted this game for a while, but haven't had any time to actually order it."

I smiled. "It was originally your birthday present, but I couldn't give it to you."

Paul wrapped me into his arms and held me tightly. "I love it babe." He kissed my cheek and let go. "I've got presents for you, Jace, and Lindsey."

"Polly Pockets, really? Why did you get me a gift?" Lindsey muttered, rolling her eyes slightly.

I gave her a sharp look and she withdrew any further commentary. Paul smirked and shook his head at her. Once he returned he had three gifts in his tan arms. He gave Lindsey's her first, which was a CD from Hollywood Undead. This made her beam, and that was excellent since I could tell she was trying her hardest not to be gloomy.

"This one's for you sweetheart," he said to me.

The wrapping paper was a lavender shade, my favorite color. The gift was revealed and it was a diamond necklace. My eyes widened and I gave him a soft look, not knowing what to say. I just managed to hug him.

No words passed between us, but I knew he knew that I was grateful. He took Jace from Lindsey and sat on the couch. "Would you like to help?"

I nodded and we helped Jace opened his gift. I didn't see the holes until the blue box was turned around. A small little terrier popped his fuzzy white head out of the opened box. He giggled and reached for the dogs ears. The dog didn't mind this and I couldn't help but smile.

"Aw he's so cute."

"Both of them," he said smiling at Jace and me.

Embry's POV:

My hands shook as the whip lashed into my spine. "That will show you pup. You ever want to see her again, than you will tell us where her little friend is."

"Go to hell," I muttered as I tried to conceal my pain.

The leech with faded blonde hair just smirked. "Tell me bitch!"

I struggled to upright myself and that's when his glassy hand pushed my face into the dirt. "Fine, don't tell us, but I guess we're going to have to make you remember whose boss."

Standing tall, the vampire Ernesto brought out a syringe. He toyed with it in his hands. The chains that dug into my hands and feet had me straining to get out of their lethal grasp. I knew better than to struggle, but I had to get back to Lindsey. I remember finding the home pregnancy test in the trash can and if she really is pregnant, than I have to get home as soon as possible. The problem is that I can't tell them where Ariella is. They will kill her and probably the rest of the imprints.

"Go ahead and do what you want." I said to him defiantly.

This made Ernesto sink his foot into my stomach. I kept my mouth shut and bit down on my tongue to push away the pain he brought to my gut. "With pleasure."

Two other vampires appeared out of the blue with knifes. They each took turns jabbing it across my face, almost as if they are creating a portrait into my skin. I let out a shout and this made them grin. The sharp white teeth taunted me, but finally Ernesto told them to stop.

"Finally, it's perfect!" he clasped his hands together. "I just love Christmas, don't you?"

The two shot him boastful grins as he stuck the syringe into my skin, which burned it. This final blow of pain made me lose my strength. The agony engulfed me as the flaring pain burst within my veins. A scream erupted from the surface of my throat and sound blasted in the shed they were keeping me in. The source of the pain was not from the knives, but could only be from one thing, venom.

Jared's POV:

My hands shook as Kim removed her shirt. "Are you sure?" I asked her for the fifth time. I didn't want to take advantage of my imprint, especially after seeing the effects it could put on a relationship. Paul hates himself for what he did to Ariella and since he is my best friend, I had a great deal of access to what he endures.

Kim distracted my disgruntled thoughts with a soft kiss on my lips. "Jared, I want it to be you."

I nodded my head and gulped. "Okay Kimmy, but you tell when to stop."

She nodded and clutched my hands in hers. "Forever?"

"Forever baby," I said to her and we made love together for the first time.

Seth's POV:

I watched from a few feet back as Paul kissed the girl I love. I saw her first, but that was back in middle school, before he imprinted on her. She was so beautiful and I just wish that it could have been me, instead of Paul. What could he possibly give her? He didn't even have a high school diploma. I did, though most of the pack did too, since we've been wolves for quite some time now. I knew that Ariella Worthington has had it rough because of him. She thinks she loves him but I know she is blinded by his lies.

I need to get out of here and I couldn't watch anymore as more of their clothes came off. I can't believe that they were having sex while the Cullens were out. How disgusting and rude can Paul be to her? He couldn't go a month without getting some. She doesn't even know that Paul cheated on her the first two months they dated. I knew because I was there at the party. Paul was sober and taking advantage of girls like he always does, and I knew that he would never stop using Ariella.

I know that it was up to me to save her, but I just couldn't get hurt anymore. I turned my back at them and decided to just wait until their love finally fell apart. Only time will predict my predictions.

Crow's POV:

My Christmas with Leah was incredible. We spent the day side by side and with her mom and younger brother Seth. We even stopped by to visit my sister and our new family, the Cullens. I got the news that Leah was indeed pregnant and that was my gift from her. It was ironic, since she told me Emily was also expecting too. She was four months along, but has been quiet about it. I thought this was kinda funny, given that they are second cousins and all. It was good that they patched things up.

I was proud to have Leah with me and was finally happy for once. My dad may have ruined my childhood with all the training, but I was glad because it brought me to her. I admit that I was a bit scared, but now I'm glad to hold her in my arms. My lips touched his soft warm forehead. "Sleep my wolf." Leah stirred slightly in my arms and I rest my hand on her stomach as we both fell asleep as the day came to an end.

Kayla's POV:

I never did tell him. I couldn't believe how big Jasmine has gotten. Paul Woods would never know about his illegitimate daughter. She lived in Forks with my grandmother and I planned on keeping her a secret for awhile. Holding her in my arms was enough reason to quit pretending that I don't have child. My empty heart was filled as my toddler, who just turned two, wobbled into my arms. My secret would be kept safe, as long as I never return to La Push.

Sorry for any spelling mistakes/grammar errors, but we're all smart and can figure out what I mean. This chapter was filler in a way and I'm getting very close to the end. I decided to add some twists and turns to this story. I know my bf is going to be pissed that I added the Kayla part. If it weren't for him, this story would go unfinished. Thanks everyone for reading and I hope you continue reading. Next chapter should be up soon! Also please review, it's not that difficult. I want to know what's on your minds and if anyone is still reading. P.S: The Hunger Games movie was awesome, though I hated that they didn't exactly follow the book.

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