Chapter 28

(Read and then review please. I do not own Twilight.) I've been very sick as of late. I'm trying to get to my stories. I hope to finish my uncompleted ones soon. I had a friend adopt one of my others. Just had too much on my plate lol. I'm usually not this bad. Just ugh long story. Anyway, I apologize for the wait.

"As I stated before this will be my last entry… The very last page to this story is most important. I've put my heart and soul into this. If vampires even truly have souls. Mine however, will and always will be belong to her. This is going to be me at my most powerful state. From here… I will not break. I cannot afford to. You mustn't interrupt me. No one can. Turn off your cell. Rip the phone cord from the wall. Put up a do not disturb sign and lock the door. Then we will proceed…"

I must've sat there for an hour staring off into space. My coven thought I went into shock. Part of me did. Poor Bella kept calling. I didn't answer. I didn't even know the cell was ringing. Jasper shook his head and grabbed the phone on her fourth time of calling. She was bawling and it snapped me back into reality.

"Calm down now darlin'." He said soothing.

I flinched as I heard the words.
"He just hung on up on me! Why would he do that? I'm freaking out Jasper! What the fuck am I supposed to do? I can't be pregnant, like not right now! What about my dad? And thanks to Alice, it'll be spread all over school! There's no way we can deny the rumor now! I can't take this I…"

Jasper gave me a certain look. I nodded and quickly hopped out of my chair. I ran immediately to her house. I leaped directly through her window. She was still on the phone giving Jasper an earful. She was in her pink pajama set that revealed much skin. She had her pillow up against her chest. Bella was losing it big time. She was rocking back and forth.

"It's going to be ok. You won't be going through this alone." I heard Jasper tell her on the other line.

"Bella…" I whispered.

She turned back and the phone dropped on the bed. She covered her mouth.

"Shh…"

I made my way over and held her close.

"I'm sorry Edward. I was happy about it at first, but now I'm losing my mind. I…"
I shut my eyes and kissed her forehead.

"It's only natural to have fears. Truthfully, sweetheart I'm just as scared."

"Ugh, you never show anything Edward. I always feel like this emotional mess in comparison!"

"You're human."

We both look to one another in thought. I shut my eyes as the realization hit. Human… She'd have to remain that way now. When you're turned you die… Meaning our child would die along with her. At least that's what I assume. There's just too much risk to even consider it. The child within her womb half vampire, half human. What does that even mean? I mean what is to become of our child. What affects will this have? All these thoughts came pouring into my mind. I knew they were dancing around Bella's as well.

"Charlie… he's going to kill me. He's going to try to kill you!"

This poor girl's heart rate was through the roof. I grew concerned that she'd make herself ill. I lay her down and lay beside her.

"Sweetheart, always remember one thing. You're not alone. Not only do I have your back. But the back of the entire coven. You and our child will be protected! I will not allow any harm to come to either of you. You've my sworn oath on this. You will both survive. We will be a family. As to Charlie, I will face him myself. This is my doing, my responsibility. This isn't something that should be left up to you. I did compel you to become pregnant after all."

"So it wasn't just my imagination."

I shake my head.

"How is this even possible Edward?"

"Trust me I haven't a clue. In that department we walk together in the dark. That being said, I'm not giving up or letting go. We can do this Bella. I need you to believe that. We've made it this far, I'll be damned if I let anything stand in our way."

She nods and I wipe her face clean with my thumbs.

"I don't think you should face Charlie alone…"

"Bella, I got this. I'm going to man up and deal with whatever he may have to say or do. I'd much rather it'd be me, his wrath is upon."

I lift her into my arms and pull back the bed sheets. I lay her back down and cover her up.

"I want to tell Alice I'm sorry, yet at the same time punch her in the face!"

I have a good laugh at this.

"OH trust me, I know the feeling. She means well she just doesn't think. And believe me Jasper and myself have already given her more than an earful. However, if you still wish to hit her. I will allow it. You do not owe her an apology it is the other way around."

Bella softly giggles.

"Ugh, I might not fit into the coven so well after that."

"Bella, you haven't a clue, just how many knock out drag outs we get into. When you live with someone 24/7 and you're all vampires. Yes some pretty hellacious fights tend to break out. Punching Alice in the face would easily be considered P.G version to, what we've pulled. Soon you will learn. We'd die for one another, thick like blood. Even we have our moments of wanting to take out one or the other. Just comes with the territory."

"What will the coven do with a child in the mix?"

"They will have no choice, but to accept it. I do not believe we will have any issues however. I've read each of their minds and if anything… They've gone into guard dog mode. They've already considered our child as one of the coven. Therefore, it will be protected, love and accepted as though one of us. Just as you are already considered one of us."

"So like a cult!"
I cock a brow on this.

"Yes, Bella just like that of a cult. Just remember who runs this cult!" I taunt and peck her on the lips.

She half smiles, but leans into my chest.

"Edward?"

"Yes sweetheart?"

I found myself practically purring and nuzzling against her.

"What if I'm not a very good mother? What if I haven't a clue what I'm doing? I mean I could go to the store and leave the baby in the car." She looked truly panicked in that thought.

I couldn't help, but to have a good laugh on this.

"I'm serious Edward!" She hisses.

"Bella, there's not a doubt in my mind that, you're going to make a wonderful mother. I can also assure you, you will not leave the baby in the car."

"Ok fine, what if you leave the baby in the car?" She taunts back.

I shrug.

"I promise to leave the air conditioner running, or heater depending on what time of the year it is."

She hit me on the arm.

"Ugh, shut up. That's so wrong."

I grin and kiss along her neck. As I was doing this there was one major threat entering my mind.

The Volturi… I had to keep Bella far away from them as possible. I took off my shirt and crawled under the sheets with her. I pulled her up against me. I continued to kiss her and breathe her in off and on. Eventually, Bella shut her eyes. Her breathing slowed down. I merely stared at the angel before me. I found myself doing something, something I haven't truly done in many years. I said a full on prayer. I literally poured out my heart and prayed to God, that Bella and our child would be safe. I prayed in the fear of having everything ripped right out from under me. Once I was done with my prayer. I kissed those nectarine lips of hers. I tucked her in. I left as I heard Charlie about to enter the house.

I smoked a cigarette on the way home. That was another thing, I thought about on the way back. By no means would I feed from Bella now. If she was with child... I wouldn't be so cruel. She needed to be at her utmost healthiest state. I'd to push my own selfish desires aside. I did the math in my head. So March… The baby should be born around November or December. Then I went over what I was going to say to Charlie. Yes even vampires, fear the old man. The fear? Losing Charlie's respect. To have the man hate the very air I breathe. Could I blame the guy if so? What would I do under these very circumstances? I grimace in thought. I knew damn well what I'd do.

Once I got in the door, Alice and I nodded towards one another. She'd finally come into terms, that she wasn't in the right. She also was more accepting of what was to come. In fact part of her was a bit excited on the idea of baby clothes and a room, etc… That was just Alice's go to. Always how to "fix" something up. That however, was Bella's choice not hers. I wouldn't allow her to take over. Alice is bad about pulling that shit. I planned to sit her straight quickly, if she even attempted such a thing. She was also hoping for a girl. It was fascinating at this very moment to be in the minds of my coven members.

Jasper hoped for a girl as well. Emmett wanted a boy. Bree also wanted a girl. I didn't care; I was just on cloud nine on the mere idea of being able to have a child. I found myself curious about what Bella wanted. Did she have a preference?

Just as we figured the next day at school, was rather interesting. All eyes were on Bella, throughout the day. I knew if I could read Bella's mind at the moment… something along the lines of KILL ALICE, KILL HER! Would be running through her mind of hers over and over. Alice feared the same. The comprehension was truly hitting Alice on what she'd done. She'd plans to personally apologize to Bella after school. But she knew it'd take a lot more than that, to get on Bella's good graces.

Jessica, Mike, Angela, and Eric all looked upon Bella, along with many other students. Naturally Jessica's thoughts went to how yet again, she knew deep down Bella was a slut. Then again a lot of her issues with Bella had more to do with jealousy than anything else. She didn't even really hate Bella. Often enough Jessica was just a cold hearted bitch. Mike cruelly begun to think of how nasty Bella will be when she gets all big and fat with stretch marks. He even wrinkled his nose a bit. Angela was only concerned. She'd hoped Bella and I would be alright and that we'd somehow make it through this. She also wondered what Charlie thought. Eric more or less shrugged it off. I figured it wasn't any of his business. These things happened. He looked to Angela in thought. He knew it could happen to them. Little were they aware just how much deeper our case went. This wasn't your typical; I knocked up my high school girlfriend case. No it went much deeper than that.

Bella's heart stayed irregular off and on. The stress of all this was getting to her. She was quiet most of the day. Jasper did his best to try and relax her when he was around. I didn't leave her side. I wasn't about to take the chance of some dumb ass kid coming up to Bella and making some sort of cruel remark. She'd enough to deal with. That and I doubt seriously anyone wants to cross me.

Besides, the looks and having to read the scatterbrained thoughts of the other students, the day went about typical. I took Bella home and saw that Charlie wasn't home. So I stayed for a bit and we did our homework, whilst making out off and on. I decided to head on before, the chance of Charlie showing up. My car was still parked out front. I'd plans to return tonight. I fed, whilst respectfully, keeping Bella in mind. Alice was heading onto Bella's house to privately and personally apologize.

"Keep it civil…" I warn.

She does her little pixie bow and innocently bats her eyes.

"I will…"

"Hmmm."

She smiles and exits the cabin. I shook my head in thought. Jasper and Bree were getting it on hot and heavy in his room. I tried my hardest to ignore the screaming thoughts through both their minds. They were getting as bad as Emmett and Alice. I stepped back outside, wanting to get away from their sexual minds at the moment. All it did was make me want to pay Bella a little visit.

I knew tonight though, needed to be about Bella and I hashing everything out. We needed to make different plans. I wanted to pick at her brain and see what it was she wanted. How did Bella want to go about all this? Did she want to get married? Married by human terms and becoming a bride in the vampire since. Was a bit different. We don't typically get married. However, this case was different. Being one's bride is more of a blood bond between two vampires. You feed from one another in the state of orgasmic frenzy which in some cases involves love making as well. You typically go for hours even days. In mine and Bella's case however, I'd be attempting this bond with a human. It wouldn't quite go the way of vampires. For one thing the alteration itself is quite painful when the venom strikes a human's nervous system. I wasn't certain how this would go, when the time came. Both partners however, must be willing or it simply will not take effect. Which is why there have been a few lords disappointed, when the vampire they chose is not accepting of them. The vampire might even think she is however, if it doesn't take place. It never will. Just one of those things. Nonetheless, there are cases where the women merely met their doom when it did not take effect. I did not concern myself about whether it would take affect I knew within the depths of my core it would. Even if something had happened to where I did not. I'd never take the life of Bella Swan whether she was human or vampire. To do so would literally be suicide for me. She's like a drug. I must know she's out there somewhere alive. She must exist! The vampire world is a very dark place. And yes typically, it is the males that run the show. Not really fair, but it's how things are done. If Bella wished to make it official in human terms as well I'd have no issue with that. All I cared about was appeasing her. Whatever I could do to make things easier, I'd do.

Alice returned after a couple hours. I saw in her mind that things had gone rather smoothly. Bella had lit into her little, deservingly so. Alice accepted it and actually kept her mouth shut and let Bella vent. Afterword she hugged her and apologized yet again profusely. I nodded towards her in approval she smiled and hopped into Emmett's lap. He was on the couch watching TV. She pecked him on the lips and he wrapped his arms around her. He was asking her how it went.

Once sundown hit and I knew Charlie and Bella would be in bed. I made my way out. I grabbed some white roses on the way. Why white? That's just how I see Bella. Of all the colors of roses there are… My Isabella is pure, angelic and snowy white… The rose simply reminds me of her beauty. It's far more beautiful and rare than that of red.

I crawled through her window. I had to cover my mouth to keep from laughing. Bella stood in front of a length mirror. She had a pillow stuffed against her belly. She was running her hands along it and shifting her body around. She caught my reflection. Her jaw dropped and she threw the pillow at me. I caught it and shrugged.

"Looks good on you."

"Shut up…" She whispered harshly, but with a small grin.

She was downright embarrassed.

"Nah, I'm serious…" I approached her and placed the pillow back into her black pajama shirt.

I stood behind her and ran my hands along the pillow. I kissed along her neck and shoulders. I gazed upon her in the mirror.

"Pregnancy can be a very sexy thing, Bella."

"You're so full of it. I'm going to get fat."

"It's not fat, Bella its nature."

She laughs.

"So do you have a secret pregnant woman fetish."

"Maybe…" I tease.

Even though I honestly, couldn't wait to see her with her belly all rounded. With the evidence that our child was healthy and growing. I removed the pillow and kissed her flat little tummy. Her fingers intertwined with my locks of hair. I lowered the straps to her black tank. I began to work my tongue along her gorgeous breasted. Her nipples were already erect. I came here to talk… But her body had me distracted. I craved her and wanted her now. I loved the feeling of her hard nipples against my tongue. I pinned her up against the wall next to the mirror. She was commando under those shorts of hers. The shorts were very loose around the legs. I took it as an invite. I unbuttoned my jeans and pulled down my zipper. Bella unbuttoned my black shirt. She was kissing and licking along my chest. I thought I'd go completely mad. I growled out in pleasure. I picked her up and brought her up on higher on the wall.

I pulled those shorts of hers aside. I gripped her hips and thrust her onto me. God it felt so good. I found myself placing both my hands up against the wall behind her. Like an animal I went at it. We'd this perfect position going. I glided along throbbing all to hell, loving every moment. I realized I found a new favorite position. I grabbed her wrists and lifted them up. I locked them up against the wall with my hands. Bella whimpered out in a full on climax.

My movements became more desperate and dynamic. This eagerness left my lips and fled about hers. I couldn't stop kissing her. The buildup eventually became too much to bear. I pulsated with much intensity. I knew I was about to blow a massive load. I dropped the hold on her wrists. I moved my hands back down. I placed them around her waist. I drove her about me within just few more strokes I began to come. Her arms were locked around my neck. Her face buried into the crevice my neck.

I didn't pull out just yet. I carried her to the bed. I continued to kiss her as I lay her down. Our eyes locked with in each other's. Before I truly could think we were making love yet again.

After we had it all out of our system, I had Bella laying in my chest. My fingers ran through her long brunette strands of hair. I began to question her about what she wanted. From this conversation, this is what we came up with.

We'd tell Charlie about the pregnancy after graduation.

For Charlie's sake we'd wed directly after graduation.

We'd stay in Forks as long as we could. If we felt any potential danger. We'd leave without further notice.

We even discussed the issue of Carlisle. On how we might have to turn to him. Neither of us were too keen on the idea, but I assured her I'd her and our child's safety in mind. We might not be able to turn to regular doctor, seeing how this isn't a regular case.

I even asked her how she felt now. About staying in the coven. About me staying master to the coven. I wasn't sure if maybe adding a child into the mix, could possibly change her feelings on the issue. I had to consider all areas and all possible issues. I wasn't sure if she'd wish for the three of us to go on our own now. If anything she felt safer about staying in the coven and I still as their master. The idea of us leaving rather had her spooked. I could understand why.

I also asked her what she preferred boy or girl. She shrugged.

"Edward all I care about is if we can keep them safe and that they're healthy. The sex is the least of my concern." Something we wholeheartedly agreed with.

We then began to toy with the idea of a few names. Nevertheless, Bella's eyes were growing heavy. I looked to the time and saw it was nearly two am. This time I stayed with her. I just made sure I was gone before Charlie got up.

This was about how things went until three weeks later…

About a week before this she was having some slight nausea and faint like spells. Only things got much worse. I'd gotten a much panicked phone call from Bella. She swore up and down on the phone that she was already showing. That she could feel the baby moving. I knew it to be impossible. I did my best to calm her down on the phone. I grabbed my bag getting ready for school. I told her I was on my way anyhow. I hung up and sped the entire way over there. Charlie was just leaving as I was pulling up to the drive. He waved and I waved in return. I got out then leaped up into her window. My jaw literally dropped, my dead heart sank to the pit of my gut. Her hands ran along her body. This look of utter shock was about her face.

"Edward is this possible? What's going on?" She questioned in a quivery voice.

I shut my eyes for a moment. I felt as though I'd actually pass out. Why was she advancing so much? She should only a little over a month along.

"Edward please! Talk to me! I'm freaking out!"

I opened my eyes again. I gave a simple nod.

"Get dressed."

"I can't possibly go to school! Not like this! And how do I hide this from Charlie now!"

Her entire body shook. Bella was pale as a ghost.

"We're not going to school. In fact school is no longer an option for you."

"WHAT?! So like I'm not graduating now? Edward please I can't be pregnant and a drop out!"

She's going to be a vampire yet these are her concerns? As a vampire it's not really a requirement to have a high school diploma. Not only that, but we have means of doing things. If she so wished I could simply compel her a diploma. Hell if she wants a nursing or teaching degree even DONE!

"Bella, please just get dressed. We will discuss these issues later."

"FINE! You just stay chill about all this. I'll do all the fucking flipping out!"
She growls and slams her closet door. I flinched. If only she knew. I was totally freaking the fuck out. I also called the coven. I told them to nix school and meet us here instead. Bella needed to see we all had her back on this. Bella steps out of the closet. She looks to me miserably.

"NOTHING FITS ME!"

She had on a shirt and panties nothing else. All her jeans were now too tight. I nod and call back to the coven. I told Alice to get some maternity clothes for Bella and to be prompt. Alice admittedly said she'd already gotten her some. She said she'd just grab them from the cabin on the way. That was just Alice always planning ahead. I wouldn't doubt if she might've seen this coming. If so she should have said something. I never saw it in Alice's mind though.

Within a half hour they finally show. I yank the bag of clothes from Alice's hand. This time I entered the closet with Bella. I helped her get dressed. I was afraid she'd soon pass out. Her body was so white and her heart rate was so erratic. Once I got her dressed I picked her up. We rushed out of there. The entire coven was in just as much shock as Bella and I were in. Not a one of us wasn't freaking out in our thoughts. Our main concern was Bella now… As excited as I was about the child. I didn't want to lose the love of my life. Was the child killing Bella? I didn't understand what was happening.

"Where are we going?" Bella weakly questioned.

"To see Carlisle."

She cut me this pleading look. Bree took her hand. Alice looked over, from the front seat. Emmett was driving.

"He won't hurt you. Edward won't allow it. Carlisle fears Edward." She says with a full on beam.

Bella looks to me oddly. So he fears me? I narrowed my brows on this. Interesting… I heard Jasper softly laughing.

"This ought to be interesting." He utters.

I nod in agreement.

"Do you see anything else Alice?" I hinted with desperation.

She shakes her head looking disappointed herself.

"I'm sorry Edward. I'm trying…" She was too the struggle to see something anything was not only written on her face. It was all in her head. She'd purposely pushed Carlisle and Rosalie out of her mind. She'd put a block on them because of her own anger towards what he'd done, to Bella. Now she found it hard to even connect with him again.

We pull up to the house. It was just as I assumed they were no longer here. We each look to one another.

"Time to go hunting…" Jasper says with a shrug.

"It seems so."

We even broke into the house and looked around. They'd left nothing behind. I'd one last thought. The hospital… If Carlisle had been transferred… it'd show where. I knew I couldn't exactly count on that for sure. There was more of a chance he just up and left. It was just a hopeful hunch. However, as we're at a red light in town about to head to the hospital, Alice sucks back a breath of air.

She turns back around.

"Canada… They reside with Garrett!"