Chapter Five

On Unfamiliar Teritory

August 30th 2006

Travelling through the night was something Edward had been reluctant to do with Bella pregnant, however he knew some of the wolves could be volatile at the best of times never mind when a new treaty was about to be signed. Crossing the border onto Quiluette lands he heard Bella's thoughts, thoughts of a time when everything had been taken away from her. A time that he would never forgive himself for, taking hold of her hand he squeezed it reassuring Bella that they would leave should things get heated.

Pulling up outside Billy Black's house Edward quickly made his way around the car to the passenger side helping his wife from the car leading her to the small red house. As Jacob opened the door he felt Bella relax knowing there would be at least two friendly faces there, she hadn't spoken to Billy since Jacob's injury after the newborn army battle. Taking a deep breath she stepped into the house staying close to her best friend and husband instinctively wrapping her arms around her baby. Her thoughts were broken by Jacob beginning to speak as alpha.

"Look guys, I understand some of you are reluctant to acknowledge this baby is growing normally but I have not only the reassurance of Bells, someone we have been friends with years now, but also Dr Cullen who has not only delivered babies before but he's got excellent scences, if the baby was growing at a rapid speed he'd know. As alpha of this pack you obey me, I've created a new treaty as your alpha and you will obey it. Yeah even you Paul. Brother in law or not I'm in charge here not Rach." Jacob finished.

"Bella I know Jacob has made amends with your family and after your call I got an earful from Emily, but this is new to us."

"It's new to us too Sam. Edward didn't know this could happen, there's not a baby book on a human being the mate of a vampire though it has happened before. If you got to know Edward and our family as Jake and Seth have you wouldn't have the trouble you do. I gave up Jacob as a friend, until our wedding I didn't even know he'd been sent an invite. I conceived the week I spent with Edward before the newborn army in June, I have morning sickness, a craving for eggs and yeah I crave blood." Bella turned to Paul "Before you lose your temper I drink animal blood, not human."

"Why did you hide it if the baby is growing at a normal rate." Sam asked.

"I didn't know I was pregnant until the day before the wedding, I didn't know if my mother would turn up or not and try and take me back to Jacksonville it wouldn't be the first time she's tried. You all saw how I coped without Edward, I couldn't and wouldn't go through that again. I've already agreed not to be turned until after college."

"What's the timeline?" Billy asked.

"If all goes well with the birth I'd like to have a second child before I'm turned. So not for a while yet, we are going to talk to the family about moving to Seattle to go to college, that way I'm close to Charlie but no one starts to suspect. Billy your son trusts my husband, isn't it about time you gave him a chance, gave them all a chance. Jake has."

"Alright I'll give it a try, but only for you. I know how much it would hurt Charlie if I denied you access to your father."

"He will find out soon enough if not by us then by Sue, I don't want him to hate me."

"He won't hate you Bells, I'll explain things to him."

"Thanks Jake, are you coming back to the house so that the treaty can be signed."

"If your husband doesn't mind the smell of wet dog in the car." Jake teased.

"I think I can handle it if you keep your paws off the seats." Edward chuckled.

"Can we go now Sam. We came straight here and I'm sleepy." Bella asked.

"Go to sleep Bella, we can sort of details later. No one here is to harm the Cullens or their baby. As Jake's beta that's an order."

Bells watched as the remaining wolves bend underneath the will of the beta wolf, she almost laughed at the look of shock on her husband's face. She'd seen this before so it hasn't surprised her, once the pack had come back to themselves she leaned against her husband as they walked out of the small house closely followed by Jacob. The minute she was outside the tension left her body as she climbed into the Volvo, with Jake in the backseat. The two halves of her soul were joining together in a way she hadn't expected, if Charlie did find out she wasn't sure he'd believe them.

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Once they arrived home it didn't take the family long to react to the newlyweds arrival, as usual Alice was the first to greet them though this time Bella assumed it was because she hadn't been able to see them, she hated worrying her sister but she was rather enjoying the fact she didn't find out everything straight away. Sandwiched between her husband and best friend Bella curled up on the couch as Jacob pulled out the new treaty and a pen watching in awe as the entire Cullen family signed. Even Blondie.

"Thank you for this Jacob. I know they changes you made must have made the pack tempromental." Carlisle said softly.

"Paul was the only one who deemed to have an issue with it, Leah is trying because she knows how much Seth has bonded with Edward after fighting Riley and Victoria."

"Hopefully she keeps her promise. I can't see Bella away from you all in my visions, and now the baby blocks me too." Alice whined.

"It's nice to surprise you for once Ali. Don't you love me?" Bella said giving the pixie vampire her best puppy dog eyes.

"Not fair Bella you know none of us can resist those eyes. Especially Edward."

"Mmhm I remember." Bella said seductively.

"Eww gross." Jacob teased.

"And this is why when we have to move the newlyweds into separate houses for a while." Rosalie chuckled.

"When did Blondie decide she liked you?" Jacob asked.

"Don't wind her up Jake, you're going to be living here remember."

"Fine, fine I'll behave."

"Good wolf." Bella teased before making her way upstairs. If she didn't sleep soon she'd fall asleep in the living room.

Once in their bedroom Bella slid out of he travelling clothes pulling on one of Edward's t shirts before climbing into bed. She didn't have long to wait until her husband joined her. Shifting onto her side she lay her head against Edward's chest finding herself falling asleep quite quickly. Minjures later she felt his cool fingers ghosting across their baby nestled under her heart she knew everything was going to be alright as long as they were together she'd be safe. As her breathing evened out she fell into a deep dreaming of the little girl with chocolate brown eyes and bronze curls once more. Their little angel.