FINAL CHAPTER

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Chapter 12

I get into my old truck, letting it roar into life. Charlie accepts what he has learned, and Renee knows now too. My life is no longer a secret to my parents. I haven't told my friends though. I think that'd be a little too much. Driving slowly, my heart lifts at the thought of going to the Cullens. They say they have a surprise for me, and even though I don't like surprises, I don't think any of them, cough Alice, would be treacherous enough as to do something too crazy in light of recent events. I reflect on my life as I roll down the road, missing the turn like always. I smile to myself as the memories roll through. Victoria's gone, the Volturi can always be dealt with, and I have Jacob and the Cullens. I have my parents and my friends too now. With me not becoming a vampire, I can still be with them. Sure, I still want to be able to take care of myself and be a vampire, but I don't think that would be a good plan seeing as the love of my life is a werewolf.

As I park in the driveway, Alice and Jacob, fully healed, run out to greet me. For a second everything seems the way life should be, and then I realize, Jacob is on Cullen territory. Sure, the Cullens have come on werewolf territory, but that was to help them. Jake just seems like he's hanging out. As I get out of my truck, they smile widely in my face. They both take my hand, and, without a word, they take me into the house. Everything is empty at first sight, peoplewise. But once we get to the fake dining room, I see everybody. I mean everybody. The werewolves and vampires are all sitting, smiling at me, at one table. Alice and Jacob glance at me, still smiling, and sit me in between them.

"So, now that Bella's here," Carlisle starts, "Bella, we would like to announce something to you."
I nod in his direction.
"We have fixed the treaty," Sam says, "Our feud runs deep in out blood, but, like it or not, we like these vampires. In a way, they are part of our family too."

A grin stretches its way up my cheeks.

"We can go on each other's land now, and even be friends. Even more than friends, like family," Carlisle says.

"Together, we will keep the human race safe," Sam says.

I jump out of my seat, Alice and Rosalie and Emily do the same. We start dancing in circles and Esmé joins us. I squeal. Jacob picks me up in his arms, and kisses me, and the world is sweet.