A/N: A little words of wisdom… "You can only be who you are."

That's something I had to learn the hard way…

Okay well who wants to hear about my latest story idea? Well if you do read on. I'll start it after this story ends... but this story is long from finished.

This is a rough idea of what the story will be about...

"Director Swan, if you ever want to see your sweet Isabella orherbest friend Aliceever again you will do exactly as I say." The determined man spoke into the phone.

"Give him what he wants. Don't let him hurt Alice." Mr. Brandon, millionaire, whispered urgently to FBI director Swan.

"I'll do as you ask. Don't hurt Bella. She's all I have." Director Swan spoke into the phone.

"You're a wise man Swan." Bella's eyes were uncovered and the gag was firmly over her mouth. She watched asher beautiful bronze haired captor stroked her cheek, almost lovingly.

She knew his intentions were honorable. Even she had to admit that she would do thisif her friend was dying. She tried to tell herself that it was only about the money. How could she have let herself fall in love with the very man that had taken away her freedom.

Chapter 21

BPOV

I pulled up into the driveway to find an unfamiliar car in the driveway. "That's weird." I said to myself. I climbed out of the truck and walked past the car and up to the door.

"That's no way to treat someone who just drove from Seattle to see you." A too familiar voice sounded from behind me.

"Mom?" I whirled around to see mom in all her glory with a suitcase on the lawn.

"Hey baby." She smiled.

I ran to her and wrapped my arms around her. "What are you doing here?" I asked her.

"Do I have to have a reason to see my daughter?" She batted her eyes at me.

I shrugged. "No I guess not, but you usually do."

She rolled her eyes. "Well, maybe I do. Let me in this house and I'll tell you."

I did as she complied and threw my bag on the door. Thanks to Mike's ignorance work was becoming more of a hassle than just a way to earn money. I slipped off my shoes and my coat picking both of them up.

"Um, you can stay in the guest bedroom I guess." I gestured for her to follow me and I led her into the guest bedroom, which was really the master bedroom. Charlie preferred to stay in the one upstairs.

"Charlie doesn't stay down here?" Mom asked a little stunned.

I shook my head. "Nope, I don't know why though."

She looked around the room knowingly and placed her bag in the room. "Okay, well take your things upstairs and then I'll tell you." She practically ran into the living room.

Boy did I miss Renee. I picked up my coat and shoes and headed upstairs. I threw my shoes on the floor and my coat on the bed. Carefully making my way back downstairs I found her sitting in the living room biting her lip. Something I had picked up from her.

"So Mom, what's the big news?" I waited for her answer.

"Well Bella, Phil and I are… pregnant." She grinned and I smiled.

"Are you serious! That's great mom!" I threw my arms around her and hugged her tightly.

"How long have you known?" I asked wanting all the details.

"Going on 12 weeks. We wanted to get past the messy first ten weeks. I didn't want to risk a miscarriage. Anyway so Phil's team was in Seattle so I skipped the game to come see you. They have one more and then we're going to Jacksonville to live."

I grinned. "What are you going to name it?" I asked frantically.

She shrugged. "I'm not sure yet. But how does it feel to know you're going to have a sibling?"

I grinned. "Great! I always wanted a little brother or sister."

Mom smiled knowingly. "And now you get your wish."

I got started on dinner and Mom and I got reacquainted. I told her about Edward and about how great he was. She said she approved as long as I was happy she was happy. I always loved how Mom was always in support of me.

Charlie showed up right on time. I was placing the food on the table and Mom was fixing drinks. "Renee?" He asked a little confused.

She placed the drinks on the table and gave him a warm hug. "Hey Charlie! How's it going?"

He glanced from me to her and then just gave into the idea. "Good, and yourself?"

She grinned. "Never better."

"Mom's pregnant." I piped in.

Charlie looked at Renee again. "Wow, that's great!" He seemed genuinely happy for her.

"Yeah, but I don't know how they will ever compete with Bella here." She hugged me again and then took her seat at the table.

I was cleaning up from dinner and Charlie was watching reruns of NCIS. Renee turned in for the night to get some rest and take a shower. That's when the doorbell rang.

I was confused at who would come by the house so late. I glanced at the clock and it was 10:30.

"I'll get it." I stuck my head in the living room and Charlie nodded and waved me off.

I smiled to myself and opened the door. A man in formal uniform greeted me. "Isabella Swan?" His hand clasped around something.

I nodded. "Yes?"

He looked up with a tight face. No emotion was shown. "I'm sorry…"

EPOV (A week earlier)

The alarm sounded and red lights swirled around the barracks. "Code Red! Code Red!"

I jumped up from my bed to find the barracks deserted except for Chris and me. "Dude, what's going on?" I yelled at Chris.

His eyes were huge with fear. "I don't know. What's a code red?"

I shrugged. "I don't know, but I really don't want to find out."

I threw on some clothes and raced out of the barracks with Chris on me heel. Red lights were flashing everywhere and I frantically searched for Jake. A strong arm pulled me to the side and Dr. Cullen's eyes seemed to flash in the night.

"You have to get out of here son." He seemed awful calm given the situation.

"I'm not leaving without Jake. What's a code red?"

A large explosion came from the main gate and Dr. Cullen pointed. "The enemy is attacking."

My heart dropped as the burning flames lighted the night sky. The only thought on my mind was Bella. I had to survive, for her.

"Come on son, we must go." I broke loose of his strong hold and ran toward the barracks.

There was shouting in the distance of retreat and I knew I didn't have much time. The barrack doors seemed weightless as I pushed through them back into the barracks. I ran sacked my duffle bag until I found the small velvet box. Bella's wedding ring.

I ran out the barracks in a desperate attempt to find the retreating party when the ground in front of me jumped with fire. I fell and a sharp rock pierced my head and I felt blood drip onto the ground. The flames from the explosion were spreading closer to my body with every second.. I tried to move myself away only to find my leg in a contortion of pain. Even if I could get up, I couldn't move.

I shifted myself away from the flames when two large hands pulled me up. Jake hoisted me up onto my good leg and supported my weight as we slowly limped toward the back gate. Every movement felt like my leg was being rebroken.

"No man left behind." Jake screamed. He was considerably smaller than me but in a swift movement he lifted me into the arms and ran with all his might toward our destination.

Gunshots were being fired too close for comfort and I heard puffs from the bullets hitting the sand dunes on either side of us. All I could think about was making it out alive. I clasped the small box tightly in my hand and I was deathly close to letting the pain overwhelm me.

"Don't give up on me." Jake yelled.

I felt my grip loosen on the box as my consciousness wavered. "Jake." My voice cracked.

His face was hard as his eyes bore into mine. "Don't give me that look." He growled.

I felt a tear slip from my eye as he placed me on the cool ground. The explosions and gunfire was in the distance and everything was dark. I used what was left of my strength to lift my hand to his.

I let go of the box and it fell into his hand. "Tell Bella I love her and that I'm sorry. Take care of her Jake."

"No, you're not going anywhere Edward Anthony Masen." Jake yelled and warm drops splashed onto my skin. "Dr. Cullen!" He yelled.

I heard Dr. Cullen answer him and then bark some orders. Everything seemed slurred and I felt the pinch of a needle in my arm as I slowly drifted into unconsciousness.

"Goodbye Bella." I whispered.

A/N: Okay… I know… cliffhanger. I'm horrid aren't I?

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