I sank into Edward's recliner on a blustery October evening. Jacob was sitting on the couch across from me, reading to Renesmee. Edward was hunting. I closed my eyes and relived the day. Carlisle hadn't left the hospital since yesterday. I usually hung out with Jacob's pack, but they were all out today, following the trail of a sighted vampire. Jacob was taking the day off to be with Renesmee. He and Rosalie had had another fight, which was presumably why his voice shook as he read, "And the beautiful blond princess lived happily ever after." I lost my shield and reached out to Edward. I've had the worst day! Come home soon! When I opened my eyes, Jacob was standing in front of me. I heard Renesmee snoring gently in her room.
"Tired?" he asked. I shook my head.
"I don't sleep, remember?"
He laughed. "Sorry, I forgot." He sat on the stool next to me. "Nessie really gets me, y'know?" I laughed.
"She should. You're her boyfriend."
He sighed. "I am not her boyfriend. I am her destiny." This made me realize something.
"Oh. She…never got a choice, did she? I mean-she never even met anyone else. You loved her, so she loved you. Because she had to. She never really had a choice, and now she won't get one," I murmured dully. Jacob rose to his feet.
"Bella, it's not like that!"
"SHE NEVER IMPRINTED ON YOU!!" I shrieked. Suddenly, Edward was standing in the doorframe. He rushed to my side and held me.
"Jacob," he said briskly, "Leave our house. I do not like what you are thinking." Fuming, he left, slamming the door behind him.
"That'll wake up Renesmee," I muttered.
"I'll take care of her," said Edward.
"What was Jake thinking?" I asked. Edward shook his head. I don't want to tell you."