CHAPTER 24

I ran into the house and jumped in front of Jasper who was preparing to attack my son, "Jasper, back off!" He snarled at me and I could hear the growls coming from behind me but didn't fear them. Sam and Jacob were both trying to calm Caleb and get him to turn back but just like his father it was going in one ear and out the other. Both of our kids got his stubbornness.

After a few more snarls Jasper slowly backed out of the house leaving me, Carlisle, Jacob, Sam and Caleb alone; or as alone as one can get with werewolves and vampires around. Caleb finally shifted back into his human form and wrapped himself up in a blanket and waited for answer only Jacob and Sam could give him.

Jacob and Sam explained the legends and why he changed. "So this is all her fault." I closed my eyes and looked at the ground as I nodded. "No! Caleb this is not your mother's fault even if she thinks it is. If anyone is at fault it is me, I'm the one who passed this gene along to you." Caleb stood up, "Then both of you are to blame. I'm going to go talk to Leah since I learned something new about her today."

I looked at Jacob and he wouldn't look me in the eyes. "Is there something you forgot to mention?" Everyone else left the house, "Sure, sure. I forgot to tell you about Leah. Um she kind of… Well remember when…" I stopped him, "She imprinted on Caleb didn't she?" he nodded. "It's ok I kind of think it is cute, in a completely weird, she's older than his mother and father kind of way." He laughed, "Well she can't help it that."

Alice came into the house, "Nessie they will be here tomorrow and we also have an old friend coming to help that will be here tonight." I smiled, "Is Jasper ok?" She shrugged, "He is upset that he reacted that way but he is better now. However he is grossed out by Leah and Caleb. Any way Nahuel is coming. Alone."

She left and I turned to Jacob, "I think it is time to prepare. I'll take everyone hunting and you can get the wolves prepared." "I want to come with you." I kissed him, "After tomorrow night we will be together always. No matter what." I touched his face and showed him a memory of our wedding. It was us looking at each other saying our vows that we had written for each other.

We kissed one last time before we headed outside. My family was already standing waiting for me to go hunt while the werewolves were waiting for Jacob to lead them. I saw my son sitting next to Leah and turned to Jacob, "What we do tomorrow we do for them." My heart swelled with happiness that Leah and Caleb would make each other happy for the rest of their lives. Then I ran with my family to find what we all need to be strong for our fight.

When we finished we went to the field. Everyone felt better after hunting. Marie stayed back with Jacob because she claimed to prefer food over blood. Jacob made everything he could find in the refrigerator. Then I could hear the flutter of a familiar heart beat. "

Nahuel was sitting with Jacob between him and Marie and I could feel it from across the field the magnetic pull was almost visible between them. I saw the same look in Nahuel's eyes that is in Jacob's, Edward's, Carlisle's, Jasper and even Emmett's. He loved Marie and nothing was going to hurt while he was around. I did however wonder why he didn't come with his aunt Huilen.