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10 years later:
Bella:
I can't believe it's been ten years since all the drama surrounding Edward. See, I can think his name now without even wincing. Sometimes I think back to my first love, and can enjoy the good times we had. But I have a sense of relief too. I know I made the right decision – the last ten years have proved that. Jacob and I have barely been apart since that first kiss in his room. I finished my studies at high school, then stayed around while Jacob finished his. We decided against going away to university, despite several offers, as it would have been too hard leaving La Push.
Billy and Charlie were ecstatic about Jacob and I being together, of course. They could barely keep the smiles off their faces when we became an item. Then again when we announced our engagement 5 years ago, there was nothing but joy and support from all our families – including the wolves, of course. We kept the wedding low-key, but the people most important to us were there. Renee and Phil came, and Mum seemed overjoyed to see me so happy. She confessed that she was pleased I had waited the few years longer until I'd found Jacob - my true soul mate. Like Charlie, she had been worried that I would rush into long-term commitment with Edward. They don't know how close I came, all those years ago.
Our families are all gathered nearby at the moment too – awaiting a special moment. The birth of Jacob and my second child is imminent. Our eldest, little Joseph, is enjoying the attention of all his grandparents while they are here. He certainly has them wrapped around his little finger, despite the fact he is only three. I ease myself into a sitting position on the sofa, so that I can see his black head bobbing through the window as he runs around playing some sort of tiring game with Charlie. Renee is in fits of laughter watching the antics. Jacob's head appears from the kitchen; he must have heard me move,
"Bella, sweetheart, is there anything I can get you?" His eyes are full of love, caressing me. They roam over my body, taking in the swollen belly. Jake takes the few paces towards me, so he can place his hands over mine, cradling our precious unborn child.
"I wonder if Joe will get a little brother, or a sister," he muses quietly. I smile across at Jake.
"Either way he, or she, will be very much loved, just as Joe is," I reply.
"No doubt about that," Jake glances out the window towards Joe and his adoring family.
Serenity and contentment roll off me in waves as I watched my Jacob. Nowhere was there anyone as in love, and loved, as I was.
Jacob:
I hear Bella move, and stop making sandwiches to poke my head around the corner. Sure enough, she's sitting up now. My beautiful Bella. She looks radiant; glowing from the inside as my child grows inside her. I go closer; even after all these years I haven't lost the urge to hold Bella in my arms. Her hands are cradling her beautiful swollen stomach. I place mine over the top. I can feel small movements inside – not long to go now. I am so proud of Bella. She is a wonderful mother, and brings me happiness every time I look at her.
I spoke to Sam about imprinting, years ago. The way I feel about Bella seemed to me so similar to the way Sam feels about Emily. The only difference is that I loved Bella long before I first changed. We aren't sure exactly what this means, but Sam thinks Bella would have been my imprint, had I not already loved her so desperately. As it was, the "first glance" that I had of Bella was when I was human, rather than a werewolf, so the change of worldly connections that Sam felt couldn't occur in quite the same way for me. The important thing is that my world revolves around Bella. Her happiness brings me joy. There can be no other for me.