I tackled Leah to the ground easily before she even got the chance to phase. She dug her nails into my shoulder blades tossing me over her head. We both leaped to our feet at the same time. I stepped back as her entire body went into convulsions. I whirled around kicking her before she was able to phase again. She flew back into a huge oak tree snapping it in half.
"Somebody stop them!" I heard Charlie scream from the porch. But I was too focused to pay attention to anyone else.
"Come on Leah! I know you wanted to do this for a while now." I said stepping closer to her. She was still on the ground holding the back of her head. Before I could blink she was on her feet, and phased charging at me. She smacked into me with the top of her head. I flew back, but regained my balance before landing softly on my feet. "Is that the best you can do?" I asked holding my arms out. She leaped at me once more, but I opened my mouth hissing. I let my instincts take over ready to taste the blood of the wolf in front of me.
"No Bella don't!" I heard the voice come from behind me. The voice got closer, but it was too late my teeth sunk into…. Something that wasn't furry.
"AHH BELLA!" The voice came from Edward. I let go of whatever was in my mouth, but before I realized what it was a felt a sharp pain in my side. I was flying through the air. I landed hard against a boulder, bouncing off it before hitting the ground.
"Jacob! Did you have to do that so hard?!" I heard Edward yell as I stood up shaking off the fall.
"Bella you ok?" Edward asked approaching slower than normal. His hands held out in front of him ready to catch me if I tried to dash around him.
I gasped looking at his left arm. I took it in my hand looking closer. "It was you!" I shrieked realizing I bit him. "Does it hurt? Edward I'm so sorry…"
"Bella I'm fine. Just stings a little." Edward shrugged, but I could see the disappointment in his eyes. I looked down at my shoes avoiding him.
"How's Leah?" I asked not even bothering to look up.
"She'll be fine." His voice cold, "Bella you do realize your father saw everything."
I closed my eyes wishing I could have controlled my anger.
"I think you should apologize to her."
"Me?!" I yelled my head shot up to look at him. Why should I have to? She started it.
"Yes, please Bella."
"Nope." I said pushing past him. He let me go not following me. I glanced at Jacob and Leah out of the corner of my eye. They were both still in their wolf form.
"Bella…" Charlie started as I walked onto the porch.
I put my hand up to stop him, "Leave me alone." I walked into the house slamming my bedroom door. Not satisfied that I didn't break anything. I jumped from the door to my bed laying face down. If I could cry I would be sobbing.
"Bella? Um… can I… come in?" Charlie stuttered knocking lightly. When I didn't answer he walked in anyway. "Can you explain yourself?" He asked. I felt the bed move, so I knew he was sitting next to me. Still feeling heated I sat up without thinking of what I wanted to say.
"Leah and Seth are werewolves like Jacob, as you saw. And I'm a vampire along with Edward. Vampires and werewolves don't mix. Your marrying the mother of 2!" I said all too fast for me to even stop myself.
"You're a what?!" Charlie yelled standing up. "That's impossible! What has he put in your head! That's it your coming home with me." Charlie grabbed my arms, but I pulled away.
"Edward isn't putting things in my head Charlie. Feel my skin? It's cold, and here." I took his hand and placed it where my heart should be beating. He left his hand there as his eyes filled with tears. He grabbed my hand and felt for a pulse, and dropped it when he couldn't find one.
"You should be… dead." Charlie whispered backing away from me. "You don't have a heartbeat." He gasped letting the tears fall.
"I'm here dad. I had to become like Edward when Renesmee was born. I had no choice."
"Nessie." He whispered looking at the closed door.
"I conceived when I was still human, she's half human and half vampire." I said bowing my head. "Her heart beats. Faster than the average human, but it beats."
"Will you…" Charlie started, but I stopped him knowing what he was going to say.
"I will never hurt you, and neither will Edward." I assured him standing up walking towards him.
"So, wait…" Charlie started sounding confused and annoyed at the same time. "I've had a vampire in my house all those years?" His eyes widened at me.
"OH you have no idea, dad." I said rolling my eyes, and fighting back a smirk.
"No I wanna see mommy!" I heard Renesmee crying in the hallway.
"Nessie no! Leave her and Grandpa to talk." Edward's voice sounding strain.
"NO!" She yelled before pushing through the door. She stopped short before dashing across the room, and into my arms. She reached up touching my face showing me visions of me fighting with Leah.
"I'm sorry." I said kissing the top of her head. I closed my eyes tight knowing I will have to explain this to Charlie also, but I wasn't sure how much more he could handle. I tried explaining our powers to him, but it was easier to let Renesmee show him. He sat patiently as she showed him visions of everything she could remember from the day she was born. When she was done she rested her head on his shoulder. He held her tight starring at the wall in front of him.
"You ok?" I asked touching his shoulder.
"Better than I thought." He hesitated for a moment before he continued. "Sue knows?" He asked after a few moments.
"Yes."
"The rest of the Cullen's?"
"Same as Edward and I." I let my head fall in shame. "I'm sorry you had to find out. I wanted to protect you from all of this."
"I'm kinda glad Bells. I know the truth now." He turned on the bed so we were facing each other. "Were you really sick when you came home from your honeymoon?"
"Kinda… when I found out I was, umm… pregnant," I hesitated on the word realizing this was the first time I actually told my dad I was pregnant. "obviously it wasn't a normal one, and it made me really sick. I didn't want you to see me like that. Mainly because she was growing at a unbelievable rate." I smiled touching Renesmee's cheek. She was hanging on every word I said being that this information was all new to her. We never talked about my actual pregnancy around her.
"I see, but what if you didn't…." Charlie cut himself off tightening his grip around Renesmee. Not wanting to scare her with what he was about to say.
I just shook my head. "We already had a plan; Edward was going to change me as soon as Renesmee was safely out." I couldn't help but stare at him waiting for him to run screaming from the house. Then laughed at myself, this must have been exactly how Edward felt when he told me the truth about him.
"Your not scared?" I asked after a few moments of silence.
He looked at me laughing once. "Isabella, you are and will always be my daughter. I will do anything for you. Even if it means loving you as… well as… you are." He hesitated. I nodded once reassuring him. He gave me a half smile looking down at Renesmee. "I would have done the same thing if I were in your shoes. There's nothing a parent wouldn't do to protect their child."
"You have no idea." I laughed lightening the mood.
"Bells I don't know exactly what's going on between you and Leah, but she is going to be part of this family."
I cringed listening to his words. "I know, and I'm sorry I acted like I did. Leah and I will have things worked out. I promise." I knew I had to do it for my dad. It was the least I could do being how calm he was about all of this.
When we walked out of the room everyone was crowded into the narrow hallway obviously listening. Edward and Jacob were closest to the bedroom door with Seth right behind them. Sue had Clair in her arms. "Where's Quil?" I asked trying to look over everyone.
"Outside with Leah." Edward said trying to see into my eyes.
"Everything's fine." I assured him touching his cheek.
