Chapter 261: Bella's Pregnant
I was 26 weeks along in my pregnancy, so Sam and I thought to buy more clothes for myself and to start buying things for the babies. We decided to go to Seattle on a three-day weekend trip. I didn't want to rush with buying what we needed. We booked a hotel close to the outskirts of Seattle, so Sam could check in with the pack in case of an emergency. Also, we decided to take a trip to Seattle because the further long I got into my pregnancy, the more tired and fatigue that I became for a simplest task.
Sam wanted me to just give him the list and he could buy them for me, but I didn't want to stay stuck in the tribe any longer. I have been mostly in Washington State for months, and I was getting tired of seeing the same landscape around me. I wanted to adventure out and go to a city again. I'm a city person at heart, so I can't just stay away for long. Sam compromised by me coming with him to Seattle, and we do it as a weekend trip. In case anything happens, I can rest. I honestly feel like it was just Sam being too overprotective, and there were times that Sam went way over the line, so I had to be firm with him or else he falls back into his bad habits with being too possessive and demanding.
Despite that, I was expecting to have a fun time in Seattle. It was cold and slightly windy in Seattle. I had a long gray coat, borrowed from Sam to keep me warm since it was early January. I was wearing a floral mid-knee length maxi dress. It was clearly too small for me. That's why it became a mini dress, so I wore thick leggings under my mini dress. As in for Sam, he was wearing a simple brown t-shirt with jeans. It's the most that I have seen Sam dressed in. I held Sam's arm whenever we went shopping. I had seen girls checking him out from the corner of my eye, and Sam couldn't hide his smile from me. He knew that I was low-key declaring a claim on Sam. Most guys would get annoyed when their girlfriends do that, but with Sam. It amused him. If anything, he would've done it to me to ward off any guys that Sam's wolf deemed threatening, so I rather do this. I wanted to be subtle because knowing Sam, he might've go too intense in front of others. I really didn't want to bring attention to ourselves.
Even though we received many gifts from the council and the pack for Christmas, there were still some few things that we needed. It was few days after the holidays, so everything is usually on sale. The things that people didn't buy over the holidays; it would be discounted on a lower sale. We used that time to buy what we needed. I didn't want to overspend regarding myself because I won't be using the maternity clothes for long, so I went thrift shopping for myself.
Sam wasn't pleased with going into the thrift shopping because of the numerous smells from the clothes. Yet, he decided to just wear a face mask and go in with me. I brought some maternity dresses that was more for function than style. Knowing myself, I most likely might not care about how I look later in my pregnancy. I might be way too uncomfortable to even care, so I bought maternity dresses that would be easier to put and take off. It might cost the dresses to look less appealing, but Sam didn't care. He reassured me that whatever I look, I always look ravishing to him. He whispered it to me while I in line, waiting to purchase them. I couldn't contain my blush. Sam laughed when he saw me going beet red from him saying that out in public. Some people even glanced at us curiously, but it was the older women that giggled at us.
Going to Seattle, more people, well mostly women, would try to feel my stomach. At first, I was taken aback, but I still let them, then it became excessive. I have heard of how irritating it is for pregnant women when their belly gets touched without consent. Now, I really understand how that feels. Back in the reservation, no one dared to touch me without asking me or Sam first. Eventually, I was becoming less and less patient, and I started telling people no. Some women took it pretty well, walked away and congratulated us. Some women, especially the older ones, huffed and walked away offended. At times, Sam would growl lowly at them, and they would walked away very quickly with a petrified expression.
Despite of that one negative thing from this trip, it went really well. Sam and I decided to stop by at the mall to eat lunch first before we go shopping. We were on our way to the food court when Sam stiffened and stopped walking. He ripped his face mask off and glanced around while sniffing. He was staring intently on the ground with a concentrated expression. I glanced at him with a worried expression.
I asked quietly, "is there something wrong?"
He tilted his head as his nose flared. He said unsurely, "I swear I smelled..nevermind. I'm probably being paranoid."
He squeezed my hand gently and said, "let's eat lunch."
I nodded. We went to grab Chinese food. I was craving them so badly. I missed eating bourbon chicken, lo mein, and egg rolls. Sam ate his portions, and there were times that I saw people gawking at us, seeing Sam eating pounds of food. I tried not to pay attention to them. I think I ate a little too much because I was slowly falling asleep, waiting for Sam to finish eating.
Sam asked, "hon, you're getting tired? Do you want to go back to the hotel?"
I yawned and stretched my back. I shook my head and said, "nah, I think I just had a little food coma. I think once I walk around, I would be fine."
He responded concerningly, "kay. How about the pups?"
I rubbed my swollen belly and said, "they are fine. I think they are asleep because they haven't moved much. I think once I start walking around a lot, they would wake up."
He nodded. He threw away our trash and gently helped me get up from the booth. With hands interlocked, we left the food court and head towards a baby clothing store. We bought clothes in bulks, and I let Sam pushed the cart around. There were cribs that I found on a good deal, and I made it a special order for it to be delivered to my place. The store attendant went into the pack to submit the order, and I was by the counter with Sam. Waiting for
Sam said in awe, "I never knew the opportunity to have things delivered was so accessible for us."
I looked at him with a confused expression. I was sure Amazon was still a thing back then. Well maybe not as big as now, so it is probably why Sam didn't see how it was so simple to deliver things without paying arm and leg for shipping.
I simply nodded at him. I didn't want to come off as condescending or arrogant. This is all new to Sam. He hasn't explored much away from the tribe, so he might be a little ignorant of some things. But I wasn't worried about it, I can calmly show things to Sam whenever he wants to know. I will gladly explain things to him, but I won't force upon with what I know to Sam.
We had finished buying with what we needed, I went ahead to sit down outside to take a break from walking around. I was waiting for Sam to roll out the carts. I was mindlessly sitting until when on my right, I saw someone that I at least unexpected. Few stores down from where Sam and I were, there was a small real estate store with huge mirrors, allowing the office to be exposed to everyone else in the mall. I saw Bella and Edward. Their backs were turned against me.
Why were they here?
I thought they were going to move to Alaska and move as what the tribe asked them to do. Wait if they are in the real estate office, then are they trying to sell their house? I highly think that is what's going on, and I hope they really leave this time. I know Sam would be upset for a moment, but he would most likely give them a warning.
Then again, is Bella supposed to be a vampire by now? She supposed to fake her death after her first semester in college to stage her death and lessen the blow on Charlie by now. I haven't heard any news regarding Bella's death yet…She still has to be human and not vampire. It makes no sense for the Cullens to allow a newborn to be near so many humans in a city. Even if Bella is miraculously gifted to have full control of her thirst, she still had a hard time with dealing Charlie when he visited after being told some part of the supernatural from Jake's attempt to force the Cullens to stay, so Jake wouldn't have to move with the Cullens and Renesmee.
I thought loud and clearly for Edward to read my mind. Edward. This is Alegria. You and Bella need to leave soon. Sam and I are here. I don't want to cause a problem in public.
I saw Edward turning his slightly toward my direction to see who it was. His eyes widened slightly, then he turned his back to face the real state agent and Bella. I saw Bella suddenly getting up, and when she got up, I felt my heart skipped a beat.
Bella's pregnant..Not pregnant but heavily pregnant.
It was like she was about to pop any minute. She was wearing a long dark blue maxi dress with ruffles at the hems of her dress. She..didn't look sick. She looked vibrant and healthy with her hair in a low braid. The suggestions that I gave to Bella. It seemed like it worked. She looked like any typical soon-to-be mother.
But, I felt chills when I saw her, and so many thoughts came to mind. This is not good. This is really not good. I tried so hard to prevent the pack from knowing that Bella became a pregnant with a dhampir. Why did they not listen to me? Sam can't know they are here. Why didn't Alice see any of this?
Ah..right. I forgot one important detail. Alice cannot see Bella's future when she was pregnant. Renesmee blocked her visions, so Alice didn't see that Bella and Edward would run into us. Not only that, but I also personally can't meet Edward, or else he would know who I really am. Then, the v-
Stop. I mentally slapped myself.
I needed to calm down and clear my mind. I cannot let Edward read my mind. I tried to focus everything but myself. Not only that, Sam will sense my distress and start prodding for questions. I need to get Sam far away from the Cullens as soon as possible.
I shouted in my mind. Edward, you need to go now.
I felt Edward heard me because he got up as well, shaking the real estate agent's hands.
I heard Sam calling for me in a distance, "Alegria."
I slowly turned my head toward Sam. He quickly placed the cart on my left, and he went down on a knee. He looked up while holding my face with both of his hands. He was clearly very worried.
He asked me frantically, "what's wrong?"
I was at lost for words. I felt like my voice would betray me and he would see through my lie. I didn't know how to handle this situation.
Then, Sam's eyes widened and his eyes flashed gold for a moment. He tightly shut his eyes, trying to push back his wolf spirit. He got up, and he positioned himself to physically block the Cullens from me. I knew that if I begged for Sam to leave. It would make Sam very suspicious, and it would definitely agitate Sam even more.
I heard Bella giving a greeting to us, "Hi, Alegria."
I responded softly, "hey."
I felt Sam trembling next to me, so I grabbed his hands to try to soothe his anger and anxiousness that were coming in waves through the mating bond.
I heard Edward say, "we were selling off the house in Forks. After that, you'll never hear from us again."
Sam growled lowly, "then, why is it that I smell a faint vampire scent in her belly? How is it possible that she is more far along than my own mate?"
I saw him gesturing to Bella angrily. Bella raised her chin and she said firmly, "this is my and Edward's baby. What we do is no longer your concern."
It was like time stood still when she said it out loud. Sam was quiet for a long time. I knew he was thinking and trying to remain calm. There was already a small gathering circling forming around us from our confrontation. Sam simply turned his body, gently tugged my hand to help me get up from the chair.
He said still eyeing them and without looking at me, "let's go."
Sam pushed the cart and had one arm around my shoulder in a protective gesture. We walked away in silence. I mentally thought for Edward to hear my thoughts.
I'm sorry, Edward.
Sam quickly put everything in the truck, and I quietly got on his truck. Sam sped away and he was still trembling. I knew Sam would be upset, but not to this extent. I thought..by pushing the Cullens away, it wouldn't matter if Bella has the baby or not. It wouldn't be a direct threat to the tribe because they no longer be around for any more of the wolves to shift.
Once Sam got onto the highway, Sam said lowly, "did you knew?"
I responded truthfully, "yes."
I turned to look at him. His golden eyes were fixed on the road. He couldn't hold back his wolf spirit. I wonder why it upset his wolf spirit so much.
Sam sighed, "why did you feel like you had to withhold this information from me?"
I said, "because I didn't want to create a war that we did not need."
Sam was silent. I could tell he was thinking, but I wasn't sure what was in his mind.
I asked calmly, "talk to me, Sam. What's on your mind?"
Sam's jaw clenched and he said through his teeth, "you should've stopped them from creating that abomination."
I frowned, "you know how Bella is. She is stubborn. Even if I did warn her, she would've still try to get her way somehow. Instead of trying to prevent something that can't be stopped, I helped her. I guided her and tried to help her that would both help us and them to keep the peace."
Sam growled lowly and said, "you didn't help her to keep peace, but you allowed danger to the tribe."
I was getting angry. Maybe it was because I was getting affected from the waves of rage that I was feeling from Sam, but I didn't like how Sam was speaking to me.
I argued, "No. I intervene to make them leave the state as quickly as possible. We don't need a war, Sam. Is war what you want?"
Sam growled lowly, "of course not, but if the Cullens are going to bring that fetus into this world and to be a direct threat not only us but for the entire mankind, then I have to make sure it is eliminated."
I was in shock. Is this what the novel Sam be thinking as well? The fuck.
I argued again, "Sam. It's not a threat to mankind. Their child is a lot more human than you think. Not only that, but there are also already dhampirs in this world."
Sam cursed as his tightened his hold on the steering wheel and said sarcastically, "fuck, that is just great."
I sighed exasperatedly. I really could not understand Sam. I don't know what to get through to him.
I argued, trying to be rational, "the dhampirs that already exist in this world. They haven't been a threat to humankind for hundreds of years (I couldn't remember when exactly they first appeared)."
Sam growled, "no. I will discuss with the pack, and we will vote as pack on what to do. End of discussion."
I flinched from his sharp tone with me. I turned around glared out the window. I was upset and hurt. Sam never spoke to me in that form. I could feel through the bond that he felt hurt. Was he hurt that I withheld this pack? But, I did it with the pack and the tribe in mind. He usually trusts my judgement and try to follow along with my decisions. This time, he wasn't as open minded. I knew I was emotional because of my hormones, but I couldn't hold back my tears.
I tried to wipe away from my tears quietly, but I saw Sam noticed. He sighed and we finally arrived at our hotel. Sam turned off the truck, and we stayed in silence. Sam eventually got off from the truck, and he went around to help get off. He opened the door, and I had my arms across my chest.
I was upset.
Sam sighed again, and he said, "babe.."
I ignored him. He said again, "babe, look at me."
I finally turned and looked at him with hurt eyes and tears falling down my face. His expression slightly softened from seeing my tearful state. His eyes were still flickering gold, so his wolf spirit was very much close to surface.
He said softly, "babe..I need you together with me on this..I don't want to fight because of them."
I didn't know what else to say to that, so I slowly took off my seatbelt. Sam helped me get off the truck, and he guided me to the room. We got inside the hotel, and once Sam opened our room's door, he said, "stay here until I come back from letting the pack know. If anything happens, then I'll send Seth to come and bring you back to the reservation. I'll most likely have to report this to the council as well.."
I nodded mutely. He gave me one last kiss to my cheek before giving one more look and closing the door behind me.
I felt numb. I took off my coat, my purse, and gently laid down in the bed. I cried again. This plotline that I tried so hard to avoid, it happened no matter how much things have changed. I thought I would finally to have my life with Sam and my twins without any more supernatural events.
I didn't like how Sam was thinking and acting. I-I wasn't sure what to do. This pack, they didn't get trained with the Cullens. They didn't gain more experience with fighting vampires from defeating Victoria's army. Even though the novel pack were still going to be screwed with fighting the Cullens, that pack would've had more chances on winning compared to this current pack. We are going to lose more wolves at this rate.
Because of my emotional state, it made the twins slightly restless. They were moving around, so I had to tap my belly, shushing them in an attempt to calm them down. With them moving around, it helped me to pull out from my worried thoughts and anxiety. I needed to calm down for the their sake, so I tried to take few calming breaths. I had my hand on my belly as I drifted off asleep from the physical and mental drain that occurred today.
I woke up startled when I heard someone banging my door. I carefully got up and walked toward my door. I peeked to see who it was through the peep hole, and it was Jake.
I was so confused. Why is Jake here?
I opened up and I gasped when I saw how Jake looked.
He-He looked like he grew more inches taller and filled out even more. But, this didn't make any sense. I thought he was trying to let go of his wolf spirit. This is completely different from what I assumed what happened to Jake. He was breathing heavily as if he ran all the way here. He was only wearing his shorts, that barely covered his private area. And his eyes.. They were glowing very vibrantly silver.
I only seen gold.. but not silver. The more I digested what I was seeing from Jake, the more I felt fear coming into my heart.
Please don't tell me this is what I think just happened.
Jake said panting, "I-I left the pack, Ale. I'm a lone Alpha now."
Shit.
Author's Note:
I invested a lot on this chapter in comparison the short chapters that I have been sending out. I know some things are confusing and they aren't making sense, but I promise it will soon.
Enjoy!
