Chapter 20: The Warning

Rosalie smiled as she put Sammy down into his crib. The newborn was sucking sleepily on his pacifier, his stunning blue eyes staring up at his mother. "Just sleep sweetheart," she cooed softly. Kissing her son's forehead, she stroked his soft cheek. Sighing she turned on the mobile before leaving the baby's room.

Walking down the hall, she smiled to find Maggie playing with her dolls on the floor. "Maggie, it's time for bed," she informed.

"I wanna see daddy," Maggie replied.

"Daddy will be home shortly," Rosalie assured her.

Lifting her daughter up, she got her into bed. "Daddy will come in and kiss you goodnight when he comes home," she added. Maggie smiled a little before snuggling up with her teddy bear. "Mommy loves you precious," she whispered.

"Wuv you mama," she answered.

Rosalie kissed the side of her daughter's head before pulling the blankets around her.

Walking down the stairs, Rosalie pushed a blond curl over her shoulder as she went to lock up for the night. The family's new dog, Rocket, was lying on his blanket in the corner of the room. If anyone was near the house, Rocket would be the first to know. The boxer lifted his head when he heard the door open and trotted over to the door getting all excited when he saw that it was Emmett. "Hey buddy," he cooed to the dog squatting down to scratch the dog's ears.

"How was the garage?" Rosalie asked.

"A mad house tonight. You wouldn't believe how clueless people can be when it comes to cars," Emmett replied.

"Oh I believe it," Rosalie agreed.

Emmett smiled as he closed and locked the door, putting the deadbolt back in place. "How was your day?" he asked.

"Good," she replied.

Emmett went to kiss her when she ducked out of the way. "What?" he asked laughing.

"You are covered in grease I don't think so," she replied.

Emmett chuckled, shaking his head slowly. "Go take a shower, I left a plate for you in the fridge," she told.

"You angel," he said with a wink before going upstairs.

Shaking her head slowly, Rosalie laughed before she saw Maggie at the top of the stairs. "Maggie, what are you doing up?" Rosalie asked.

"Can Wocket day wif me?" she asked.

"Scared tonight baby?" Rosalie asked.

Maggie nodded her head slowly. "Okay, Rocket," Rosalie called. Rocket trotted up the stairs and walked right into Maggie's room without another word. "Smart dog," she commented with a sigh. She sat down on the couch with a book, enjoying the silence while Emmett was taking his shower.

After he got out of the shower, Emmett changed into a pair of boxer briefs, pajama pants, and a t-shirt before going into Maggie's room. Rocket was lying by Maggie's bed, still wide awake. "Good boy," he told the dog, patting his head.

"Hi daddy," Maggie said quietly.

"Hey precious," Emmett answered.

He kissed her forehead. "Scared tonight?" he asked. She nodded her head slowly. "Don't worry, Rocket's here," he assured her.

"Good Wocket," Maggie said smiling.

"Yep good Rocket," Emmett answered.

He kissed her forehead again. "Get some sleep," he whispered.

"Wuv you daddy," Maggie said quietly.

"I love you too baby girl," Emmett answered, stroking her daughter's hair before leaving.

Walking down the stairs, Emmett walked up behind his fiancé, wrapping his arms around her. "There now I can kiss ya," he told her before kissing her deeply. Smiling into the kiss, Rosalie wrapped her arms around his back when he climbed over the back of the couch to cover her body with his.

"Hey, you're not getting any tonight," she answered.

"Aw ruin my fun," he pouted, kissing her briefly.

She smiled as she rested her hands on his arms. "How was it today?" he asked. She shrugged.

"Same old same old," she replied.

He rested his forehead against hers. "Nothing from Royce or his friends?" he asked.

"Nothing, which I don't know what's worse, knowing or not knowing," she replied.

Emmett sighed as he wrapped his arms tightly around her. "He's not going to lay a hand on you or our kids," he murmured. He kissed the back of her shoulder. "I'll be sure of it," he said quietly.

"Well just don't do anything that could get you killed. I wouldn't survive without you," she murmured.

"I promise baby, nothing will happen to me," he answered.

Rosalie sighed as she snuggled up against his chest. Emmett smiled as he wrapped his arms around her, sleep claiming them both.

Later on in the night, Rosalie woke up to the sound of Rocket barking at the back door. Sighing, she got up from the couch. "Emmett, how you talked me into getting a dog I have no idea," she muttered. Walking into the kitchen, she turned on the back light before opening the door so the dog could do his business.

Leaning against the doorframe, Rosalie's eyes scanned the backyard like she normally did to make sure no one was there. Suddenly, she heard Rocket barking like crazy. "ROCKET!" she shouted.

"What's going on babe?" Emmett asked.

He suddenly heard their dog barking and snarling at something. "ROCKET!" Emmett shouted. They heard the dog let out another bark and snarl, except seconds after that they heard a man shouting. Emmett grabbed the flashlight. "Stay here," he told Rosalie.

"Emmett don't!" Rosalie exclaimed.

Emmett ran into the backyard with his flashlight. "ROCKET COME HERE BOY!" he shouted to the dog. Flashing his flashlight into the trees, he saw Rocket snarling and had his jaws locked on a guy's arm.

"GET YOUR DOG OFF ME!" the guy shouted.

"Who are you!" Emmett demanded not moving to get the dog off the intruder.

"I'll tell you if you get this mutt off me!" the man snapped.

Emmett saw that Rocket was bleeding on his front leg and saw the bloodied knife on the ground. "Yeah you won't try to attack my dog again," he commented as he grabbed the knife with his shirt.

"GET HIM OFF!" the guy shouted, which only made Rocket snarl and shaking his head.

"Rocket, release," Emmett called.

Rocket let him go and limped over to Emmett. "Good boy Rocket, good boy," Emmett told his dog, scratching his head. He looked back at the guy. "Who are you?" he demanded. Before the man could answer, Rosalie was by Emmett's side.

"Steve, what the hell are you doing here?" Rosalie demanded.

"You know him babe?" he asked.

Rosalie's violet eyes suddenly were ice cold as she glared at the man. "He's one of Royce's friends," she replied.

"Oh really? How interesting," Emmett commented as he grabbed the guy and dragged him inside the house.

Throwing the guy in the chair, Emmett put the shirt with the knife on the table. "Steve huh? What the hell do you want here with my family?" Emmett demanded.

"None of your business," Steve answered.

"Oh ok…" Emmett started before he punched the guy in the nose.
"AH! SHIT! YOU BROKE MY NOSE!" Steve shouted.

"What are you doing on my property?" Emmett demanded.

Rocket was growling and pulling on his leash that Rosalie had on him. "Alright, alright, alright," Steve muttered. He held his bleeding nose with a groan. "Royce sent me," he told them.

"Why?" Rosalie demanded.

"He wanted me to give you a message. Watch your back Rosalie, because just when you think you can hide you're wrong because he will always find you. You're his and his alone, not even your pretty boy boyfriend can stop him," Steve recited.

Emmett reeled his fist, punching him in the face again. "Rose, call the police," he told her finally.

"Already did," she replied.

Emmett bent down and looked at the cut on Rocket's leg. "Good boy Rocket, good boy," he told his dog as he started wrapping the dog's leg up. Rocket let out a whimper from the pain in his leg before he limped back upstairs to Maggie's room. "That should be okay until I get him to the vet, it didn't look like the bastard cut any main arteries," Emmett commented. Rosalie nodded her head slowly.

The officers showed up and took Steve to jail. Rosalie was pacing the room now when Emmett walked in. "Babe, what is it?" he asked.

"I can never be free," she replied.

Emmett walked over, hugging her tight. "He will never leave me alone," she sobbed. He hushed her softly.

"We'll get him, Rosie," he answered.

Rosalie sobbed as she clung to the front of his shirt. "I'm scared," she whispered sniffling. Hugging her tight, he kissed the top of her head.

"I'm here baby, I'm here and I'm not leaving," he answered.

She held onto him crying softly. "I'm right here," he whispered. Rosalie closed her eyes tight.

"I love you," she told him.

Emmett held onto her, letting out a deep breath. "I love you too baby, now and forever," he answered.

Walking outside after Rosalie was asleep, Emmett looked around. "Are you here Royce? You think this is some funny game? You like watching Rosalie shake and cry every night because of you? Come out and fight me like a man Royce! You like to beat up girls, why don't you come pick on someone your own size huh? Why don't you grow some balls and come fight me huh? Not a group of your lackeys but fight me yourself!" he called out. Only silence met his demands. "FIGHT ME ROYCE! FIGHT ME!" he shouted.

Emmett walked around the yard. "FIGHT ME ROYCE KING! FIGHT ME LIKE A MAN!" he shouted. When there was still silence, Emmett glared at the forest. "You're a coward! You will always be a coward!" he snapped before he went back inside.

Royce was watching with a hiss. "You won't take Rosalie from me Cullen. Rosalie's mine!" he hissed before he ran back to his car.