Staring at the ceiling of the room that was once my father's, I tried to make myself comfortable on the couch in the middle of the room.

I came here often to think. It was the only room in the house with large windows, and I found myself gazing out them curiously, wishing I had a better understanding of life…

After awhile of lying there, wallowing in self-pity, I decided to call Jacob and break the news to him. I knew that he wouldn't take it well…

Slipping my cell phone out of my pocket, I dialed his number, and waited patiently as it rang once…twice…

"Hello?" Jacob's husky voice filled the line. I already missed it…

"Hey." I said softly. "Sorry I didn't get around to calling before now…"

"Hey, don't be sorry." I could tell he was smiling. "How's your day been so far?"

My nose wrinkled. "Wouldn't you like to know?" I felt the annoyance growing in my voice.

"Not so great, huh?" he questioned.

I scowled. "Disappointing probably covers it…or, life-ruining…"

"Life-ruining?" he became concerned. "Ness…what happened?"

I sighed. "Parents." I said simply.

"Edward." Jacob corrected me. "Bella usually just agrees with him…"

"Yeah…" my voice trailed.

"What did they say?"

"My father cornered me about sneaking out to see you…and our visits are going to be more limited than usual…"

"Bella's okay with this?" his voice was gruff.

I shrugged. "She actually suggested it…"

I knew the conversation was making him heated…

"We don't see each other much as it is…"

"I know that." I propped a pillow behind my head and reclined. "But I don't know how to get around this, Jake…they're really serious…"

"I'm coming over there."

"That's probably not a good idea." I sat up. "They'll be home anytime…"

"I'll talk to them." He suggested. "They can't just hold you captive…"

I laughed. "They're not holding me captive, Jacob…I'm just restricted...and I'm only allowed to leave the house if I have someone with me…"

Jacob sighed. "Renesmee…"

"They'll cool down, Jacob…at least I hope so…" I leaned back again. "Listen, I should probably go…I just wanted to call you and break the news to you…call you later?"

I heard him let out a disappointed sigh. "Okay." He agreed. "But if you want me to talk to them…"

"It'll be okay." I told him. "We'll figure something out…"

"Alright, Ness…I'll see you when I see you…"

"Yes, you will." I promised. "Soon."

"I love you." He said softly.

"I love you, too." I replied tenderly. "More than you know." I whispered after I'd closed my phone.

I lay there another few moments and closed my eyes. Thinking back to the conversation I'd had with my parents earlier, I tried my best to understand their logic.

Jacob and I had a destiny to be together…one that I often believed only the pack understood. They were like us…and they understood what it was like to be separated. It was almost excruciating.

The rule that my parents had laid out for me was simple…but so difficult to follow. I wasn't supposed to be running around in the forest at night... At night.

Wait.

I sat up and glanced out the window. There was still a few hours of daylight left…

I jumped to my feet. Running, I could make it to La Push and back in a half hour...and with the few hours I had, I would make it home well before nightfall.

Everyone was busy doing other things…and there a slim chance that anyone would notice I was gone. It was a brilliant plan…