Chapter 9: The Master Plan
RPOV (Rosalie)
Jacob had gone to get the rest of the pack. Soon enough, we could hear howls and the rumble of the ground.
"They're here."
Alice said looking out the window. I lifted my head watching Jacob, Quil, Embry, and Sam walk into the living room.
"Thank you for coming. We are in desperate need of your help."
Carlisle spoke calmly standing to greet them. Jacob smiled along with Embry and Sam. Quil tensed and his face turned to stone.
"Why should we help you?"
Quil said harshly to Carlisle. Emmett let out a low growl, but I stopped him before he could manage to rip Quil to shreds.
"Because there are innocent lives at steak."
Sam said pointing towards Bella, Charlie, and me. I snuggled my baby closer to my chest.
"Why would I want to help a bloodsucker?"
Quil said looking at me his eyes fierce. My muscles tensed and Emmett placed his hand on my shoulder calming me so I wouldn't crush the baby.
"I can handle myself. Maybe you should pay more attention to the bundle I'm holding you Son of A---"
Emmett stopped me before I could say anything further. Quil looked into my arms and saw my baby cradled there. His expression softened a little.
"I didn't realize there were children involved."
Quil spoke softer than he had before. I propped myself up a little bit more, and handed the baby to Alice.
"You should consider your words carefully four-legged one."
I said to him. Jacob looked over at Quil raising an eyebrow. Sam and Embry nudged Quil trying to get the point across that I could easily hurt him if I wanted to.
"Sorry."
Quil mumbled under his breath. I nodded and looked into Carlisle's eyes. He was worried about the situation at hand. Alice shifted the baby in her arms and looked at Carlisle.
"We'll need some of the pack to stay here. The humans will stay in the house. Us vampires will stay here and guard the house."
Carlisle said. Alice handed Bella the baby, and we all moved into our positions. We stood there, anxious for what was to come, and waited…