Sorry for the wait. The kids were sick. Then I got it.

Chapter 3 Mudpie

April 1994 First Beach

Edwards P.O.V

It has been a circus at the Cullen house this week. The chief is out of town to help at the academy in Seattle and Bella has been staying with us. Which means also has Jacob, Quil, Embry, Seth, and Leah. It has been quite entertaining. The house is so lively it makes me wish I could be a father someday, but for now I will enjoy the wolf sitting. Though they don't know what they are yet.

I watch Jacob and Bella play in the sand and ponder as strong as their connection is now it will only continue to grow and it is beautiful. In a way I am jealous. I hope one day I can have a love half as special as theirs is. I would Thank the spirits above daily if that was ever granted to me. And duty calls as I hear Jacob Yell "Bewwa." "That was for you why you knock down?" Bella replied. "I'm sorry Jakey we always build them and knock them down I didn't know it was for me" "I Promise I'll make it up to you."

Knowing the drama is over I turn to watch the other children play. As usual Leah and the twins are following around Sam Uley and the other older boys around. Leah is an odd one to figure out. In her head she will always think about Sam and then I pop into her head for a moment and then her mind slams shut. I hope she doesn't fear me. Who knows she might think I will slip off my diet and come get her. As I chuckle to myself and think to myself who ever marries that girl will have their hands full.

All of a sudden I hear "Jakey, I made you sumfing." "It's a pie." Jacob says "Me too" and slams a mudpie into her face. Unlike a normal little girl Bella breaks into a hysterical laughter and Slams her pie into Jacobs face. They are both laughing like lunatics when all of a sudden Jacob throws his arms around Bella and says "Bewwa I wuv you." Bella replies "I love you too my Jakey." I am in aww of their connection. I shake myself from my thoughts and announce bath time at the Cullen house as Esme and Rose gather up Jacob and Bella in towels and head off to the car.

As I walk to the car I wish that they could stay this happy and innocent forever but alas I know what lurks in the shadows and what will be coming to destroy them. I look above me to the sky and ask the ancestors looking down upon us and pray for protection from the darkness that looms ahead. The only advantage we have is the Italians don't know what they are dealing with. They only know something threatens their power. I will take any advantage I can get. As I approach the car I hear Jacob yell "Edwood where do babies come from. Mama Says a big bird drops them off But I'm not that stooped." I sigh another day in the Olympic Peninsula. I wouldn't have it any other way.

I hope you guys enjoy this one. I know chapter 2 started a little rough. Sorry I was a little drunk. Also I still need advice on what to do with Sara.