JPOV:(3 weeks later)
It's been three weeks since i had to leave the love of my life and it hasn't been the same since. The Cullen's haven't been the same. Carlisle works too much, Esme does nothing but remodel old homes, Alice has stopped shopping for fun, all Rosalie does is sulk and Emmett doesn't even crack jokes or smile anymore. They've all changed, i have to find a way to get them to agree to go back to Forks again. But how? Then it hit me. Convince them it's the best plan with Victoria still around.
I texted everyone that after the hunt tonight we needed to have an urgent family meeting. They all agreed, and when night fell we went our separate ways before reconnecting at the house with full stomachs and yellow eyes. ,
"So what is this about Jasper?" Carlisle asked sitting on the couch next to Esme. Emmett stood next to the glass coffee table, Alice and Rose on the other couch. ,
"We need to go back to Forks." I said everyone's eyes snapping up. Emmett had to cough to stop himself from instantly agreeing with my plan. ,
"It's dangerous the people at the hospital already don't understand how I continue to stay unchanged." He said as I rolled my eyes. ,
"We live in the age of plastic surgery and strict dieting." I replied as Esme touched Carlisle's arm. ,
"Maybe we could go back, just for a little longer." She said as Carlisle stood up. ,
"What's this really about Jasper?" He asked as I fought the urge to think of Bella my Bella.,
"Victoria is still out there, if we leave we leave all those people at the mercy of a killer. The wolves can only do so much, and it's not fair to them that they have to fight for survival on their very land. Victoria doesn't believe in the treaty, she'll kill as many innocent people as she can before she's stopped." I said pacing back and forth. Emmett shrugged,
"Jasper's right. We need to be there to catch her, or she's just going to keep killing. We can just say your job offer fell through." Emmett hinted as Rose stood putting her hand on Emmett's arm. ,
"The humans need someone looking out for them, they don't know what they are up against Carlisle, they can't know." She said as Carlisle sighed. He turned towards Alice who was silent. Alice's eyes were glassed over. When her eyes cleared a soft smile tugged at her lips, something she hadn't done since we'd left Forks. ,
"Jasper's right if we don't catch Victoria, she's going to kill people, so many people. Including Bella." She said as i shook my head. ,
"Staying here isn't an option Carlisle." i said as Carlisle sighed. ,
"I guess I'm out voted we're going back to Forks." i nodded.
"Just let me go back first and then in a week you can come join. I want to scout around and make sure she won't suspect anything." Carlisle nodded and i packed my stuff and ran back to Forks not stopping for anything wanting to get back to Bella as soon as i possibly could.
BPOV:
Three weeks have passed since i found out that Jasper and i would be parents and i moved back to the cottage thinking it would be the best idea since i knew this pregnancy was gonna be different. I was sitting in my bedroom one day staring out the window, my hand on my stomach. Was I doing what's best for her, my daughter, my last little piece of my favorite soldier. I hoped I was, but I couldn't be sure. I looked over at the clock and realized that it was six in the evening, and I hadn't eaten anything all day. I walked down the stairs to the kitchen, but found that I had finished all the eggs and milk in the fridge. I guess the awkward grocery store trip couldn't wait any longer. I grabbed my sneakers from the front stoop, and walked out to my truck. The engine didn't respond the first time I turned the key, I hadn't been in the driver's seat in almost three weeks. Finally after the third turn the engine roared to life. I drove to the grocery store outside of Forks, because I didn't want to run into anyone from school or someone Charlie knew.
I grabbed a cart wandering through the store picking up some eggs some milk, maybe some oatmeal. As i walked past the meat section my stomach growled loudly, I could smell the meat and I really wanted it. I hadn't wanted to eat much of anything in so long, I almost forgot what it felt like. ,
"Just a minute!" The butcher called from the back as he came over, apron drenched in blood a bowl of the ruby liquid in one hand and a plate of venison in the other. ,
"What can I get for you today?" He asked as I bit my lip. ,
"I-I'll take those venison steaks, and a cup of that blood. M-my boyfriend is from England, and I thought it might be nice to try making blood pudding for him, so he isn't so homesick." I said trying to lie as the butcher shrugged pouring the bowl's contents into a container with a lid sealing with plastic wrap before wrapping up the steaks. ,
"Hope your boyfriend appreciates this, if it works out you can come back, we just dump the stuff down the drain usually, if someone can use it I'd rather it not go to waste." The butcher said as I nodded awkwardly taking the steaks and the container. ,
"I'll find out when I make it." I said with an awkward chuckle as I steered my cart towards check out. Soon I was home again my heart pounding in my chest. I just bought blood from a butcher, what did I do that for? I hurried my way to the kitchen basically tearing the steaks from their packaging with my teeth. I'd never been a big fan of venison steaks, I always found them tough, but something about them made my mouth water, was it my daughter? I touched my stomach with a shaky hand. ,
"Maybe she's just like her daddy." I whispered as I put two of the steaks in a pan putting the others in the fridge for the next day. The container of blood was sitting on my counter, I was scared of it. What if I liked it? I impatiently waited for the steaks to cook in the pan deciding that rare was the closest thing to done they would get to because just the sight of the meat made me starving. I took the pan off the heat finding a travel mug in my cabinet that I used to use for tea, I poured three ice cubes into the bottom hearing them clink against the metal interior before I poured half the container of blood into the cup. I knew that I couldn't fake myself out by hiding the fact that I was about to try blood, but I knew that I might not freak out as much if I can't see it in the cup. I sat down at the small table, the plate of almost raw deer meat in front of me next to a cup of deer blood. Either I'm helping my daughter thrive, or I'm buying myself a one way ticket to food poisoning. I cut off a piece of the meat biting my lip nervously, it was still cold and red on the inside. I put it in my mouth chewing quickly before I swallowed it, barely giving myself time to register the taste. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion, it tasted good, really good actually. I took another bite, and another, and soon both the steaks were gone. For once I didn't feel like I would immediately throw up after I put down my fork. The venison was a win in my book, now all that is left is the blood. I picked up the cup my hands shaking as i brought it to my lips. I tilted the cup slowly letting a trickle pass my lips before jerking the cup away. I was scared. I was terrified that I was doing this alone, that my daughter might never know her father, I was scared that I was away from my mom and Charlie, but what scared me the most was that I liked it. The blood tasted icy cold and refreshing almost, like cold water after a long run. I drank the cup without a second thought before I curled up on the couch shaking. I felt better, I didn't feel as tired or nauseous, I felt good. Maybe that's all I needed, a little blood and fresh meat. I got up from the couch and walked into my room. I picked up my journal and sat on my bed and started to write down everything that happened. I figured if i wrote everything down then maybe if i ever saw my love again then he would still be able to know everything that happened while he was gone. I know its not the same as him actually being here but it helped me get through this time without him. As i finished writing i smiled glad that i finally figured out what can help my little princess. I stood up resting my hand on my stomach and couldn't help the few tears that formed as i felt her kick.
"I love you so much my little flower. i promise to do everything i can to keep you safe." as i said that i couldn't help the feeling that something was about to change.
JPOV:(The next morning)
After running all day and all night I finally made it to Forks.i couldn't believe I was almost back in my love's arms. I have missed her so much. I walked up to the cottage and used my key to open the door. I walked inside and to her room knowing that she would just be getting up. As I walked into the room she had just walked out of the bathroom and I gasped when I saw her. She had looked radiant. Her hair was down framing her beautiful face, she wore a blue sweater over an oversized grey shirt that hugged her baby bump, along with black jeans and black converse. It took me only a few seconds before I had stopped and done a double take. I couldn't believe it! She's pregnant?! I walked over to her.
"Bella y-you're…" i couldn't even get it out. She then took my hand and placed it on her stomach and i couldn't help but smile as i felt the baby kick.
"Yes Jasper, i'm pregnant, and yes she's ours." she said looking up at me and i couldn't help the smile that spread across my face as i pulled her in for a kiss. I felt her happiness at having me back and i knew everything would turn out ok. All of a sudden i could feel other emotions that weren't coming from Bella and realized the wolves were near. I pulled away from Bella and lead her to the living room and sat her on the couch.
"Stay here my love the wolves are outside." she nodded and i went outside to face the wolves.
