Hillary and Jacob were given help all throughout their first night with Caleb and the days and weeks after. The pack stayed close to the Alpha couple and their newest member of the pack. The inherent need to guard and protect Hillary and her son when they were vulnerable was strong. The three leeches that were tracked and killed the day that Hillary went into labor were not Cullens, but that did not mean that they didn't know the Cullens or at least one of them.
Two days after Hillary gave birth to Caleb, Carlisle called Billy Black and requested a meeting with the pack at the Treaty line. Billy tried to tell him that they weren't welcome any longer after Bella was turned and especially after her behavior. Carlisle was adamant that they needed to meet because Bella had left the family and gone rogue. He told him urgently that Edward was trying to track her, but she had gone into a rage unlike anything any of them had seen and set off to eliminate what she saw as a threat to her friendship with Jacob.
Jacob had phased and saw red when he overheard the conversation. It took all of the pack to calm him down and remind him that Hillary and Caleb needed him. He raced home and phased back. Taking Hillary into his arms, he held his wife and son cradled protectively in his embrace. He told her of the conversation that his father had with Carlisle. He felt her trembled and the hot tears that tracked down his bare chest. He would spare her this if he could, but he knew that until Bella was gone there was nothing he could do.
The pack was on edge. Three more teens phased in the days since Caleb's birth. The pack had nearly doubled in size in a matter of weeks. It was troubling to the pack and the elders. The veterans trained the pups and assigned them to shadow one of the older wolves. With the newest threat, Sam had begun phasing regularly again and assisting the pack, he had a duty to his tribe.
Leah had found herself a permanent member of the Black household. Jacob had asked her to stay with Hillary and guard her and his son when he was not there. The rest of the pack took turns patrolling and guarding his family as well as the surrounding territory that made up their home as well as the territory surrounding La Push and Forks.
A week after Caleb's birth the pack minus Leah and four of the newest pups made their way to meet with Carlisle. The Cullens were shocked to see the increased number of wolves despite having left the territory.
"Why have you come?" Jake rumbled as he stepped out from the bushes in his human form.
"We come to warn you of Bella and to offer our help." Carisle said softly.
"You know that there will be no mercy for her?" Jake asked harshly.
"We understand and apologize," the elder Cullen murmured sadly. "We did not know that this would happen."
Alice snorted, "She has always had an attachment to Jacob, an unhealthy obsession. If Edward had reined her in and put his foot down years ago, we would not be dealing with this today. She's my sister and best friend, but the person she has become is not the girl we met."
Jasper stepped up to his mate and held her against his side. "She's going to bring more back with her. We apologize that the three that got past us got so close to your mate," the southern vampire spoke softly. "I offer my services to help eliminate the threat and to impart all of the knowledge that I have to rectify the problem."
"How do you plan on doing that?" Jacob asked with his face carefully blank. Help would be welcome, but he wouldn't be indebted to a vampire. "Who were the three that got past you?"
"I have fought newborn vampires in the past," Jasper spoke quietly. "I will share tactics with you and help to take them down. For all that Bella is family, she has never really grasped that not everything is about her and that's Edward's fault. Her behavior threatens to expose us. I will help because it is the right thing to do. As for the three that got past us, we don't know their names but we do know that their presence means trouble."
"Jasper!" Rosalie hissed.
"No they need to know," Alice argued. "She has drawn the attention of the Volturi. They are now making their way here and are intent on drawing Bella and Edward within their ranks. Bella is Hell-bent on revenge for what she feels is a slight and wrong against her."
The pack snarled and growled menacingly. There would be no threat against their home and people, against their Alpha's mate. They needed to take care of the problem and fast.
"As much as it pains me to do so," Carisle said heavily, "we will act as witness against Bella. We will need to gather other witnesses. I would suggest that you seek out other shape shifters or allies. This could get ugly."
Jake trembled in rage. "They're coming and going to try to wipe us out because Bella is upset that we're not friends anymore. Is that what you're telling me?" he hissed viciously. "We haven't been friends in years. She made her choice. I told her that she would have to live with it. I swear to you, if any harm comes to my family I will wipe out not only your family, but any vampire I ever come across. I will spend the rest of my days seeking out and wiping out your kind until there are none left."
The Cullens flinched and stepped back in fear as they could feel his anger beating down on them. Jasper nearly doubled over from the onslaught of the emotions coming off of the wolves in waves. They nodded and turned, running in a blur back to the home that they had abandoned years before.
Jacob and the pack let them go. As much as they didn't want to have them back in the area, they all knew that they would need their help. They would do anything to keep their people safe, to keep Hillary and Caleb safe. They turned back towards their lands as one and broke off into groups. They had long ago begun patrolling in pairs. Now with their increased numbers they had two pairs on patrol at all times.
Jake entered his home and nodded in greeting to Leah who was in the kitchen heating up dinner. Hillary was in the living room with Alani and Rachel who were cooing over Caleb. The little boy, though born early was developed enough that there were no complications from his home birth. They all knew how lucky they were. Sue chalked it up to the wolf genes that he didn't need a prolonged stay in the NICU from his premature birth.
Jake walked over and gently embraced his wife. He dropped a warm kiss on her brow and then her lips. His body trembled with the stress and strain of the situation that they now found themselves in. Not for the first time in his life he cursed Isabella Cullen and her very existence.
Hillary watched Jacob enter the room and her breath caught. His heated gaze met hers and the corner of his mouth tipped into a grin. She felt her heart race as he approached and dropped kiss on her brow and then her waiting lips. Oh how she loved this man!
Caleb squirmed in her arms and started rooting. With a soft laugh she pulled the shawl over her shoulder to cover her chest and put her son to her breast. Her greedy little boy began nursing in earnest. His little noises caused those present in the room to laugh. He really was a little wolf pup.
Jake beamed down at his little family and swallowed thickly. Isabella Cullen would not harm them. Nothing would harm them while he was alive. He knew it was a sentiment that the rest of the pack agreed with.
"What's the plan?" Hillary asked Jake.
"We will have to work with the Cullens," he said softly. "Trouble is coming and we have a handful more that appear ready to phase at any given time."
Hillary nodded and looked down at her son. "It is time to address the Elders and Council and the rest of the tribe," she said softly. "More will continue to phase and we need to be prepared. If trouble is coming like you're saying we need to be prepared."
"They won't let us tell the tribe," Leah said quietly coming from the kitchen. "It must be kept secret."
"Right because keeping it a secret has worked out so well for all involved," Hillary snorted. "Call the Elders and Council. Have them come here. It is time for the Pack to decide what is best for the Pack."
"Hillary," Jake said in a warning tone.
"Don't Hillary me, Jacob Black!" she retorted. "You, yourself said that there are a handful more children, teenagers ready to phase. How many more families are going to be torn apart not knowing what's going on with their children?"
Sighing Jacob nodded to Sam. Sam left the room to call Billy and the rest of the Elders and Council. An hour later their family room was bursting to the brim, spilling over into the kitchen. Hillary sat in her chair holding Caleb with Jake perched on the armrest. The rest of the pack lounged around the room except for those patrolling. The Elders and Council sat on the sectional waiting.
"What's this all about Jacob?" Billy asked in confusion.
"Actually I asked for you to come," Hillary said looking up from her son. "More are going to phase and trouble is coming. It's time to let families know before it happens to help with the transition."
"Absolutely not!" Old Quil snarled. "The Pack must be kept secret."
"At what cost?" Hillary asked calmly. "Our people pride ourselves on our relationships and bonds. How many families have been destroyed by secrets? How many children have had their lives destroyed and childhoods stolen because of secrets?"
"It cannot be help!" Old Quil cut in. "It is an honor to be a Protector."
"I did not say it wasn't," Hillary said firmly. "What I am saying is that our Protectors give up everything to protect this tribe all the while their reputations are shit! They are seen as trouble makers and part of a gang. They have given up their futures and lives outside of this reservation and for what? To have so much responsibility thrust on their shoulders all at once and they're expected to not tell their families? Their loved ones? They have no support at home to help them cope and it's supposed to fucking be okay? Because you say so? Enough!" she nearly shouted at the end. "Enough. The Council and Elders are meant to help guide the Pack. It is time for the Pack to decide what is best for themselves."
"Now see here!" one voice shouted.
"You will not shout at my wife, my mate in my home," Jacob said in a calm and lethal voice. "You know that she's telling the truth and the truth often hurts. We will only reach out to the families of those in the pack. Even then it will only be the parents or guardians. We cannot support so many pack members ourselves. We need the help of our tribe and families to do so. Trouble is coming and many more may phase in the very near future. You can accept the changes, or not. It means little to me. I will do what is best for my Pack, tribe, and family. The mistakes you made in the past is something you will have to live with. But I know going forward I won't repeat them."
"Jacob," Billy said tiredly. "We did and have done what we thought best. We meant no disrespect or harm."
"Neither have we dad," the Alpha replied gruffly. "But imagine how much easier it would have been on the Pack if we each had at least one parent or close family member to help. Not just the pack or elders, but family. Our tribe is made of many strong family bonds, but Hillary is right. Secrets are destroying them and enough is enough. In the past few weeks we've had eight new pack members and another handful are going to phase any day now. If we can ease their burden, we will."
Billy nodded with pained eyes, understanding that they needed to evaluate how things related to the pack were being done. The rest of the Elders and Council sat murmuring quietly to one another. It was clear that they would need to reevaluate their roles. It was clear to them that the Pack and the Alpha pair were stepping up and leading as they were meant to.
"We cannot just let them tell people!" Old Quil bolstered.
"We won't be telling random people Quil," Hillary said gently rocking her son. "We will approach the adult or guardian of those that appear ready to phase and hopefully with the help of the Elders and Council, let the know what's to come. We really are struggling to support all of the wolves that are now part of the Pack. Even with the businesses, there are now twenty wolves to feed on a regular basis with another five that are showing signs."
The old man quieted and slumped down in his seat. He knew that they were right and what they were saying was right. They would need to bring in more, but it put the Pack and their tribe in a precarious situation.
"What of younger siblings?" Old Quil asked her tiredly.
"As I said, just the parents or guardian of those phasing," she replied. "The siblings will simply be told that their sibling is helping the tribe and elders. The school should also have someone there aware of the situation. Our wolves need to graduate if they hope to have any sort of future or possibility of supporting their families some day. College courses can be taken online eventually, but high school diplomas or GED's must be obtained."
The Elders and Council nodded in agreement. The rest of the Pack shifted uncomfortably. Many of them hadn't thought much of school since they had phased. They had resolved themselves to the fact that they would never leave the reservation, so why bother.
"I'm not pointing these things out to shame anyone, but changes must be made," Hillary said gently but firmly. "For the better of our Pack and tribe we must look to better ourselves and make this as easy as possible on our Protectors. The business plans that have been implemented have helped and they're thriving, but we need to expand on this further."
"Agreed," Billy said with a smile to his daughter in law. "We will certainly take these ideas on board and discuss further options. Was there anything else?"
Hillary shook her head and nuzzled Caleb's downy hair. He gurgled up at her and gave a long squeak of a yawn. He closed his eyes slowly and drifted to sleep. The Pack and the Elders and Council members watched the Alpha's mate and child quietly. She had certainly stepped up and spoke well on their behalf.
Jake sat leaning his muscled thigh against her shoulder. He leaned down and kissed her brow before turning back to the Elders and Council. He nodded to his father who winked in reply. Hillary had handled the situation well and he had no problem letting her speak. She said everything that needed to be said.
"Before you go," Jake began. "We need to address the matter of the Cullens returning. Jasper Whitlock Hale has returned with the rest of the family to help with the Bella situation. Edward is tracking her in hopes of stopping her, but there are more coming. Vampire royalty are on their way here because Bella has drawn their attention. We fear many more may phase and that all out war is upon us."
"What?" Sue Clearwater asked fearfully.
"She's unhinged," Hillary said smartly. "Absolutely lost her damn mind. Apparently because Jake wants nothing to do with her, I'm at fault and I must go so she can have him back again."
"Repeat that again for me?" one of them asked in shock.
"Oh you heard me right," Hillary snorted. "The girl has lost her mind. Thinks that she can have her cake and eat it too."
The Elders and Council stayed for a little while longer. Old Quil, Sue Clearwater, and Billy stayed for the large Pack dinner that Emily and Kim were making. Hillary was still resting from childbirth. It irked her to be banished from her own kitchen, but she was grateful for the help. Her body was still recovering from the trauma of a natural birth with no medication.
"Jake?" Hillary called out suddenly.
"What is it love?" he asked in concern.
"Can you call Jasper Cullen for me?" she asked quietly.
"Why?" he questioned.
"Please just dial him," she implored. "You can stay and listen, but I think I have an idea."
Jake pulled his cell phone out from his pocket and pressed a button before handing it to his mate, his wife. He watched and listened as it rang twice. He heard the southern drawl of Jasper answer in surprise.
"Hi, may I please speak to Jasper Whitlock Hale?" Hillary asked politely and waited. "Hi this is Hillary Black. It's nice to speak with you as well. Yes, I've got an idea I wanted to run by you. What if we somehow got very large possibly military grade flame throwers?" there was a pause on the other line and murmuring followed but chuckling. "Yes, I understand it would be difficult and suspicious for us to get them, but perhaps we can play it off as part of a natural brush control planning? Hmm, hadn't thought of that. Oh really? You would? Well that would be fantastic. Yes, four should be good unless you think we'd need more. No, alright thank you! You as well, bye."
Hillary hung up the phone and grinned at the shocked looks on everyone's faces. "Well Mr. Whitlock is getting us some new toys," she said with a chuckle. "Apparently he has connections and we will have four very large flame throwers at our disposal within the week. He'll go over strategic placement at your next meeting."
"What the ever living fuck?" Paul asked with his eyes wide. "Flame throwers?"
"Well, you did say that you kill vampires by burning them right?" she asked. "If that's the case would it not be prudent to have some sort of protection on our borders as an additional assurance that the fucking army psycho-vamp is bringing won't get too close to home?"
"But flame throwers Hillary?" Paul asked in shock.
"Yes, Paul, flame throwers," she said sarcastically. "What did you think those of us left behind would do? Sit and wait to see what would happen? It's time for this tribe to step up and help rather than sit back in ignorance. We need to protect ourselves."
"You will not be anywhere near the border or battle," Jake said sharply. "You and Caleb must be somewhere safe Hillary."
"I promise you, that we will be safe," she assured him softly. "I would never do anything to put him or myself in danger willingly."
"I mean it Hillary," Jake said hoarsely. "I need you and Caleb to be safe. I can't live without you."
"Jake," she said reaching to cup his cheek, "I promise you that I will do everything in my power to remain safe and keep our son safe as well. You have to promise to come back to us."
The rest of the Pack left them to speak in private in the family room. He helped her to the kitchen and eased her into a cushioned chair while taking his son in his arms to let her eat. He urged her to eat more, once he was certain she had enough he helped her upstairs to the Master bedroom and gently laid their son in his bassinet. He tucked in his wife and went back downstairs to join the Pack for the meal.
Jake kept an ear towards the upstairs listening for his wife and son. He didn't like to be away from them, but knew that they were safe surrounded by the Pack. Ryan and Will were bunked up in one of the guest rooms upstairs having just come off patrol. Alani would be going upstairs to sleep in the other guest room. It had been agreed that none of the imprints would be left alone when their mate was out. They would either be with another pack member or with other imprints.
The Black household had become the central location for the Pack. Many still stopped by Sam and Emily's house, but since he had tried to give up phasing, the Pack had stopped going as often. Sam stepping down as Alpha and then slowing his phasing had caused some awkward moments for the Pack, but everyone understood. When he chose to start phasing again, he was welcomed with open arms.
Kim and Emily were often in each other's company and Claire was with them a lot of the time. Hillary was at her home with Alani, Rachel and Leah. It wasn't that there was a divide among the imprints, it was just that the dynamic of change in the Pack as difficult for the oldest imprints to adjust to. Emily was kind and caring, but struggling to find her place now that she was not the Alpha female or den mother. Kim was struggling with the fact that her friendship with Hillary didn't just fall back into what it once was, but she understood why.
The weeks leading up to the gathering taking place had been tiring on the Pack. But now that they were all on the same page, things were falling into place. The patrol schedule had been reorganized to include everyone in rotating shifts. Those still in school patrolled after school or at night. Those out of school patrolled off and on during the day. They rotated days and hours among their larger Pack to give people more of a break.
The meeting dwindled until it was time for people to return to their homes. Embry climbed the stairs to sleep beside his imprint for a few hours before he took one of the younger pups on patrol later that night. Jake went to do the same. Leah was leaving to put in her hours down at the clinic for the night and would be returning when they left for their patrol. She had taken up residence in one of the spare bedrooms.
Jake carefully padded across the floor after shutting the bedroom door. He check his son slumbering peacefully in his bassinet before turning to his mate. His breath caught as he watched her sleeping. His heart ached with so much love and tears stung his eyes. He thanked God that he had her and his son. Shucking his clothing, he climbed into the bed and gently pulled Hillary in his arms and fell asleep.
Hillary woke the next morning to find that Jake had left for either patrol or work at the garage. She took care of her morning ablutions and dressed quietly for the day. Picking up her son she walked to his nursery and changed him. Will met her at the top of the stairs and shifted nervously. He gently led her down the stairs before leaving for school. Brady and Collin entered the house and made their way to the kitchen. They made breakfast for themselves as well as Hillary and Alani. Collin brought Hillary a plate and took little Caleb in his large arms allowing his Alpha's mate to eat. Alani made her way into the family room and took the plate from Brady.
Once Hillary was done she took Caleb to nurse him while the boys were in the kitchen cleaning up after breakfast. Alani finished her breakfast and brought Hillary her laptop to get some work done for the day. Caleb was put in the bassinet that was in the family room. Alani was still looking for what she wanted to do with her Biology degree. Hillary suggested looking in to getting her teaching accreditation and working in the school, but Alani wasn't sure.
Embry made enough to support them for the time being. He owned the apartment space above the garage and for now it was enough space for them. When the time came, he would build a house not far from Jacob and Hillary. Alani wasn't sure she wanted to teach or if she wanted to work outdoors in some aspect.
Hillary was filling out paperwork on her computer when there was a yip outside and loud feet pounding on the ground towards the house. She saved the file and closed the computer going to stand by her son. Brady and Collin were immediately on alert and Alani came to stand beside Hillary.
Seth burst through the doors and looked around wildly. He breathed a ragged sigh of relief and turned back to the woods. He phased and howled loudly. There were answering calls, the haunting sound echoing throughout La Push. Large padded feet made their way towards the Black house. Seth paced around the house protectively, while Collin and Brady stood guarding the imprints and baby.
The Pack entered the yard snarling and scenting the air. One by one they paced and then took off running. Seth and Emrby stayed while the rest took off towards the beach. Hillary hummed to her son as she cradled him protectively against her chest.
An hour later the Pack returned looking furious. Jake stormed into the house and clutched Hillary and Caleb to his chest. Embry held a shaking Alani to his side. Seth explained that they had caught the scent of Isabella Cullen who had tried find where Jacob was living. She was driven away from the direction of the property toward the border of the former treaty line and chased by the Cullens.
Jake's phone rang and he answered it sharply. Apparently they were able to take her by surprise and pin her down. Edward stood aside and shielded his daughter as Jasper and his friends Peter and Charlotte had dismantled Isabella Cullen to await the Volturi. Jasper informed them that they were bringing witnesses, other vampires to vouch for the shape shifters against Isabella. Garret and Alistair two friends of Carlisle had come and like Jasper and his friends had military background. They offered their assistance in the coming fight.
Hillary trembled in Jake's arms. She clutched her son to her chest and tried not to cry. It sunk in just how close of a call today had been. Looking at her son she knew that she would do anything to protect him. Glancing up at Jake she saw the same love and tortured look in his eyes.
"The bitch needs to die," she snarled.
"She will, I promise you Hillary," he murmured kissing her lips gently. "We need to keep her alive at least until the Volturi are here."
"Can I light the match?" she asked viciously. "Please let me be the one to light her ass!"
Paul and Embry chuckled quietly. Jared snorted, "Well aren't you feeling a little vicious."
"No one threatens my family," she hissed. "Certainly not some spoiled little bitch throwing a hissy fit!"
"Easy there Mama Wolf," Paul said with a sad smile. "She will pay."
Two hours later Billy, Sue, and Old Quil entered the house looking frazzled. Billy handed a folder to Jake and watched his facial expression. They watched as his eyes grew wide and then his hands trembled. Hillary gently took the pages from his hands and read quickly.
"Holy shit," she gasped. "Well I guess they actually listened that day in Port Angeles."
"This is your doing?" Billy asked incredulously.
"I did nothing, I simply pointed out they've destroyed enough lives over many generation trying to pretend to be human," she said with a shrug. "The Pack gives up any future they had planned to stay and protect the tribe. Schooling, jobs, vacations, they give up everything because the Cullens want to live here and play human. They needed to know what their selfish delusions cause this tribe."
"So they donated millions as compensation?" Old Quil asked hoarsely.
"I think their consciences dictated that they try to rectify a problem that they caused," she replied softly. "They've donated to the tribe, the school, and set up trust funds for this Pack and any future Packs to come. It is iron clad and worded in such a way that this tribe will not want for anything ever again. The funds are invested and will continue to grow with interest and additional contributions over the years."
Billy ran a hand over his face and shook his head. "I don't understand. The treaty is voided," he said.
"I think this is their way of trying to make this right," Hillary said cautiously. "They've just ripped apart one of their own to protect this tribe, to protect me. They are calling allies to continue to protect this tribe. Yes, they are vampires, but this shows that they are good people and honorable. I'm not saying be best friends with them, but we would be foolish to not think carefully about keeping them as allies."
"We just got rid of them!" Old Quil shouted waking up Caleb.
Jacob let the growl in his chest rumble deeply, pinning the old man with a fierce glare. "You've been warned to watch your tone before," he said firmly.
"I apologize," the ole man wheezed. "Would it really be wise to ally with them? Knowing that we would condemn future generations to phasing?"
Hillary looked around the room, knowing that none of them would have chosen this life for themselves if given the choice. "I'm not saying have them move in next door to stay forever. What I'm saying is we need their help. Many of the troubles faced recently stem from one member of that family. That family member will be dead before the end of all this. Do we want to really turn away a possible ally in the future? Who better to help us with vampires than a family of them that are willing to help and go against their very nature?"
"I don't know Hillary," Paul said cautiously.
"I'm not asking you to be best friends with them," she said softly. "I'm asking you to put aside your differences to work with them to protect this tribe. They haven't bitten or fed from a human. Isabella Cullen was changed in Brazil with a needle full of venom after she gave birth to her daughter."
"How do you know this?" Billy asked.
"Because I asked Jasper," she said simply. "I would never ever ask any of you to forget who and what they are. What I'm asking you to do, is to realize that they too want to live in peace. I don't want them here anymore than you do, but we need them. They add an extra layer of protection and I for one will take all the help that I can get to make sure that Caleb survives this."
"Hillary," Jake said with a pained look on his face.
"Please at least consider it Jacob," she said softly. "This money is to help everyone here for generation to come to better ourselves and our tribe. It's not pity money, it's not a hand out. This is their way of trying to right a wrong."
"No, it's blood money," Old Quil said hotly. "Money made over years of existing as the undead."
"Money freely given to our people to help us," Hillary hissed at the older man. "Listen to me carefully old man because my patience for you disrespect is at its end. You may be and Elder and part of the Council, but you are not Pack. We will do what we think is best for the Pack to help the tribe as we have always done. You will not interfere. The money, though from vampires is a gift. They too are supernatural beings."
"Their existence is the reason our Pack phases!" Old Quil thundered.
Hillary placed a calming hand on Jake's arm and then gently handed him their son. She walked forward, stalking towards the older man who had fallen silent. His eyes darted from side to side searching for an ally or perhaps a way out.
"You will cease you vitrol," Hillary said standing over the older man. "There are evil, human killing vampires out there, I will not deny it. However the Cullens are not among them. They are gathering allies to help us. They are going to stand against Vampire royalty to try to protect and save us and all you can think of is your prejudice. Do you realize how foolish that is?"
"Now see here!"
"No!" she shouted. "You will listen to me carefully. You came to my home seeking us. You invited yourself in and proceeded to not only disrespect me but my husband, the Alpha. You are going to find that you will not find anyone here that will agree with your bullshit right now. Not after the Cullens captures and dismantled Isabella Cullen."
Old Quil visibly wilted under her gaze. The rest of the Pack may not like the presence of the vampires, but they could not argue with what Hillary was saying. They were unsure of how they felt about the money, but it did give them comfort to know that they now had a fall back plan.
The Pack sat talking about the possibilities while the Elders sat listening quietly. Hillary took Caleb upstairs to his room and Ryan followed to watch over the little one. She returned downstairs and began to bustle around the kitchen, brushing off the protests. Alani and Rachel began helping and the three quickly pulled together a meal. They ate a meal full of laughter and lively conversations. Hillary went upstairs to nurse her son and Will traded off with Ryan when she was done.
Later that night when everyone had gone home, Hillary and Jacob lay in the dark talking about what they wanted to do with the money. She wanted to build a rather large green house in the back yard as well as some livestock. Jake wanted to expand on the garage as well as invest money into a retirement plan for them. He wanted a college fund for Caleb and any other future children they had. Soon they drifted off to sleep.
It was two tense weeks later that Jake's phone broke the silence of the night waking the household up. Alice Cullen was on the other line and she only had one phrase to tell him. It was a phrase that sent chills down his spine and had him scrambling to assemble the Pack which had gained five more members with another half dozen that looked ready to phase as well. It was a phrase that would haunt them all.
"They're coming."