A/N: It is one year later. Bella and Jacob are now engaged, and they both live in Jacob's house since Billy passed away 3 months ago. Sam and Emily finally got married, and Quill joined the pack.
Life with Jake was hectic. We rarely got to see each other during the week. Me being at college, and then right after, work. He was always ran with the pack at night, leaving me to worry sick about him.
On the weekends I was always at the Uley's house. I spent all my time with Emily now. We worked side by side in the kitchen always trying, but unsuccessfully, to feed the boys' appetites. I can now boast that if Emily could not cook anymore for whatever reason, I would easily be her replacement. She was my best friend and we now talked excitedly about her newly found pregnancy.
"Emily I am so excited for you! Do you know the due date?" I could not wait to see a little baby running around the Uley's already homely house.
"The doctor said around July. There is soo much to do! I wonder if the boys will have time to add on an extra room for the nursery"
I looked at the floor, a worried look on my face at the mention of them. This was my family now, and I loved each of them. Knowing that they are out there right now, and with Victoria and who knows what else running freely about... It scared me everyday. I did my best to avoid talking about them when they were away. I asked another question quickly to keep her mind off of what she was implying to.
"Do you have any names picked out yet?" I know she just found out a couple weeks ago, but I don't think it would be good for either Emily or I if we thought about this right now. Emily laughed,
"Bella! I only found out two Saturdays ago. Me and Sam have not really had the chance to talk about anything lately." Stupid Bella, my distraction did not help at all! As I was trying to come up with something else to keep our minds off of our family, Emily saw what I was trying to do.
"Bella, we are both worried about them, but we can't not talk about them when they are away. They are going to be gone...a lot, but that doesn't mean they aren't going to be here when they can. Once Victoria is stopped, then they will be here a lot more," she chuckled," and believe me, you'll be wishing that they were gone more often, with all the cooking we will have to do." I started to laugh then too. I suddenly felt better. Emily was great, she always made things better in harder times, and I loved her for it. Then we both looked as we heard our boys coming up the stairs to the house. Back to work.
Sam was the first one in, and the room was once again filled with overflowing love and care. He quickly hurried to her side and put a hand on her belly. She smiled and stood on her toes to kiss him. Of course I wasn't paying any attention to this. I was busy searching for Jacob. Then finally after everyone else came through the door, I saw his face, and I had to laugh. He was doing the same thing I was. He quickly came to me and engulfed me in his huge embrace, lifting me up because he was so tall now.
"How was your run? Find...anything?" He laughed at my last statement, and set me down.
"Fine, and no, we didn't. We cannot find any trace of her anywhere. But let's not talk about this right now, other important matters are at hand, like seeing what smells so great." And with that he hurried to join his brothers in devouring our afternoon's slave work.
After dinner at Emily's was over, I drove us back to our place. The ride was silent, and I left it that way. Jacob looked way too tired these days. Once inside he flopped on the couch and seeing that he was upset, i jumped playfully on his lap. I knew that as soon as I fell asleep, he would run with the pack again. This made me even more worried. He needed sleep. If they haven't found Victoria yet, then she is probably gone, and out of our lives. So while sitting on his lap, I decided that I would make him stay home tonight. So I asked quietly,
"Jake, why don't you stay home tonight? I think the guys can handle you being gone since they have Quill now too"
Right as I said it, I knew I would be fighting a loosing battle but I had to try.
"Bells, I can't risk it. The bloodsucker is still out there, right now, killing innocent people. I don't think I could handle anymore of that on my concious"
Oh no, he can't put a guilt trip on me. Two can play that game.
"Jake, don't you think that you going out every night puts a toll on my concious too? I can't stop thinking about the guys getting hurt, or worse...you''
He gave me a sarcastic look, and then he started to chuckle.
"Honey, like I've said a million times before, there are 6 werewolves to 1 vampire, the odds look good of the guys or me, " as he said this part he shook my shoulder, "of nevering getting hurt"
I could see that I would never convince him to stay home this way, so I tried a new angle.
"But I can't I have you to myself for one night? I miss you, I barely get to see you anymore." I gentely traced his jaw, and I saw him smile. Maybe I could win this loosing battle after all. Trying to keep his attention, I pressed on. "I know Emily asked Sam to have a night off, can't I ask the same?" To get my point across, I tilted my head and kissed his amazingly warm neck. I heard him sigh, and I knew he would give in. I looked up triumphantely and he caressed my cheek. "I guess I could ask." He said hesitently. I looked at him fiercely. He caught my drift. " I'll tell the guys that I am staying home tonight."
"Good." I was not letting him off the hook. He was staying here with me, and he was going to like it. He set me on the couch and got up to go outside. To tell the guys that he couldn't make it I assumed. As I waited for him, the more impatient, and worried I got. What if he lied to me? But I knew he would never do that to me. Finally the front door opened and closed, and I saw him stride through the walkway. He actually looked rather pleased with himself. But his smile he was wearing went to a face of terror. Suddenly I felt cold arms grab me and press something that smelled awful to my nose and mouth. The room went blurry, and dim. My last memory was hearing a evil laughed that chilled my blood in my veins.