A/N: Hey my lovely readers! Thank you so much for your patience with me. I will try to have the next two chapters up by the end of this weekend. I hope you are all enjoying it so far?! If you have any questions are comments go ahead and let me know, I really don't mind! Enjoy!
Cassie POV - July 1st
I keep replaying everything over and over in my head and I still can't wrap my heart around it. My husband found his imprint. She said that he was fighting it. But not only did he not tell me about it, he has already claimed her as his own sexually. I cry in silence knowing that the one man I have given my all to did not even think of me before marking his rightful mate. Was I not good enough? Did I mean so little to him for such a betrayal to happen? I gave this man over five years of love, trust, my everything and this is what I receive in return. A Bitch Slap! God, I feel so disgusting! Sunday night? We made love that very morning only for him to fuck another woman the same fucking night! The same night I felt like my body was being torn apart then set on fire. I guess my heart was telling me what my mind didn't know yet. I know Leah expected me to lash out towards her but what was I to say to the woman that already holds my Justin's heart. There was nothing I could say and I can't call him my Justin no more for now he belongs to another. Our forever meant nothing, just lies, all lies. Carlisle is worried that is obvious but after finding out that Elle's sister is my husbands mate I am numb even more. I can't do this. How am I going to live here knowing that Elle will feel like she has to choose between her family and her best friend. I won't do that to her. After everything we have both been through together and all the loss she has experienced I won't be the cause of any more heartbreak if I can help it. Knowing the decision I am about to make I walk to my room and curl into myself on the bed. A bed that I once shared with my husband, my Justin. I just want to feel close to him for a little bit longer. It still has his addictive scent all over our bedding but instead of the comfort it once brought me. All I feel is ache. "Is there anything I can do for you my dear?" Carlisle, poor guy. I've been totally ignoring his concerns so far. I do appreciate the fact that he didn't ask if I'm alright. Just by looking at me you'd be able to see the big FUCK NO. "I just want to be alone for a while please. I… I don't know what to feel right now other than numbness." He kneels before me and gently wraps me into his embrace where I start to break down and cry. Gathering me into his arms, he sits on my bed while holding me as close as he can. I have to tell him, he will understand. "I have to leave Carlisle. I can't… I can't stay here knowing that he is with another. It will be too much to bear, I just…" Kissing me tenderly on my forehead he stands up and starts packing whatever essentials I will be using. I start to help him with whatever else is needed when I hear pounding on the front door. Looking to my friend I know Jake is here. "Take him with you. I am not sure what your connection is to him Cassie but it is important that you know, you are not alone. Head to where Rose is and call me when you get there. I will inform you of your illness when we talk. Now go." Hugging him tightly and giving a kiss on his cheek I move as fast as I can. Opening the front door I see Jake in pure panic while clutching his chest. Grabbing his hand I move us to my car and throw my things into the back. Peering up at him I can see it in his eyes, he knows that we are not coming back. He doesn't hesitate to get in the car and start this unknown journey with a complete stranger. His imprint but still a stranger. Turning onto the road I start heading the one direction I know that Elle would never think of. I will just call Rose along the way, I'm sure she won't mind the weather in Texas.
Jake POV - November 3rd
"Luk wan aut rosie pissh." Looking down at the little man in my arms I can't believe that it's only been four months. Four months since I left La Push and everything that I ever knew behind me but I can tell you right now that not a day goes by where I regret making that decision, because I would happily do it all over again if given the chance. This is where I was meant to be all along. Sure I had to deal with some leeches along the way but they are her family. Cassie loves them and in return I tolerate their presents. Okay... That's a lie, they are pretty awesome. Emmett, Peter, and I have come to an understanding considering the predicament we were put in. At first I was very protective over her especially when I found out what her actual ailment was from Carlisle. Man I remember that phone call as if it was yesterday.
Flashback...
I just got out of the shower in our new home for who knows how long when I hear Cassie calling Doctor Cullen. Ring…Ring… "Cassandra, you have made it to your destination safely yes?" I can distinctively hear Cassie's nervous breathing before she answers. "Yes Carlisle, we just reached our location. Now don't be mad but we switched route. I already asked Emmett and Rose to join us along the way so they should be here within a day's time. We are in a secure spot so there is no need to worry about that. Now can you please tell me what the heck is wrong with me? Why after 86 years am I suddenly feeling this way?" What! Did she just say 86 years?! I know Bella said that Cassie was older than her but… Oh God, my mate is older than my own father! He is gonna just laugh this up I know it and the guys, fuck… I'm fucked either way! Hearing Carlisle chuckle to my imprints random bossiness I tune into their conversation once more. "Yes, Cassandra. Calm yourself nothing is wrong. Actually I would say a congratulations is in order." Huh? What is he talking about? "Congratulations on your pregnancy dear. I can't wait to meet the little one!" Silence… That's all there is. I am sure that our two other leech occupants are just as stunned as I am. Cassie is pregnant with her husband's child. Man, things just went from bad to worse then it got a whole lot more fucked. Either way, I need her to know that I am here for her. She never has to feel alone again even if I am not the one she wants in the end.
End of Flashback…
After talking with Carlisle over the phone all of us went into a freak out mode, asking all kinds of questions. How long is her pregnancy gonna last, is the baby gonna be okay, is it gonna have powers like Cassie? We went like that for a good ten minutes before he stopped our rambling. We bought all the supplies needed and Emmett tended to Cassie until she went into labor. On August 16th she gave birth to a son, Lucas Jayson White or L.J. I never realized just how much you can really love a child until this boy came into the world. I know he isn't my own son by blood but in my heart there is no denying how much I would give up for this little boy. "Unk Jay… L.J. wan Rosie pissh." Smiling down at Cassie's son with adoration and love. Oh how he has grown in so little time. "Lucas, Aunty Rosie and Uncle Emmett went on the airplane bud. Remember what the airplane looks like?" Aww man… He's giving me that sad lip, I'm in trouble now. "Hey L.J., look at me. It's only for a little while okay. We will see them soon I promise but until then why don't we go see what Uncle Peter and Aunt Charlotte are doing huh?" Wiggling down from my arms he instantly takes off in search of his Uncle and Aunt. That sure got him distracted for a bit. Walking down the stairs after a running toddler, I enter into the living room and see Peter giving Lucas a pony ride on his back. Who would have thought that one kid could help change all of us in a mere month and a half. A lot has happened since we've been here in Texas. When Cassie told me we were staying on a huge ranch in Texas I was all for it. I love the country even if I had to endure more sun than normal. However, when she specified on our roommate situation I wasn't as keen with excitement but you know what they grow on you. I mean I can't really stand Rose still, she's still a little too high maintenance for me but after hearing of her horrible past I see why she guards herself from others. Charlotte and Peter were good fun too when you got past their eating habits but I can't really ask them to starve now can I. Cassie had to explain to me their preference in diet, rapist, murderers, serial killers, drug dealers. I mean a life is a life but if you can save an innocent life why not right. Who am I to judge?
Going out to the porch, Cassie should be home soon from dropping the two Cullens off at the airport. Deciding to wait for her since I already made dinner for the 3 of us I ponder on my thoughts a bit more. Bella has been attempting to get ahold of the both of us to no avail. That's why Rose and Emmett decided to head back to Forks to give the woman a sense of relief and comfort. I guess Carlie's words aren't working for her anymore. Cassie and I did decided to stay friends at least until she talks to Justin. I am not quite sure how things are going down in La Push for Justin and Leah but when my imprint told me how she found out I felt really hurt for her. Her whole persona was just heartache and it didn't help little Lucas at all. We would go on late night walks or runs depends on how she was feeling. Talk for long hours in the day, go horseback riding on the nights where our roommates wanna have extremely loud sex rounds. And after some time we both agreed that our feelings were merging into something a bit more than friendship but we would hold off until Justin met his son. We didn't want to confuse the kid on who his real father was, I wouldn't do that to Lucas or Justin. Every child deserves to have a dad even if it's a crappy one. I know Sam would say something differently about it but the guy would never admit that he wishes Joshua loved him half as much as he loves Saraia. Hearing a car turn into the gravel road I watch as my imprint drives closer to the house. With a beautiful smile on her face she runs straight into my arms with an unknown excitement. Laughing at her antics, "What's got you so happy?" Smiling up at me with contentment, "I have given them the paperwork for Justin. I'm not sure of how he will react but I don't think I want to wait any longer. We will leave in a month's time Jake and if he does not sign by then the divorce automatically goes through." I don't smile because I know how much this man meant to her. I just wished the guy told her the truth instead of hiding it. "I have forgiven them Jake. I am not eager to become their friend but I won't hold a bitter grudge against them. L.J. doesn't deserve animosity between our family and theirs." Okay, now I'm smiling. The woman that I am falling for is currently telling me that she sees us having a family. How the heck did I get a gift like her in my life? "You are so beautiful you know that?" Rolling her eyes at my words I stop her before she has a chance to speak. "Hey, I'm not talking about your appearance even though you are sexy as hell. What I meant is, you have a beautiful heart Cassie. You've already forgiven the ones who hurt you the most. That takes great courage and love to do. I know you love Justin just as I love Leah, nothing can change that. But our heart can always hold someone new if we let it." Taking her into my arms I whisper the only words I am feeling in this very moment, "I Love You My Angel."