Alice had came back from Alaska the next day and told me she was almost a hundred percent sure Edward will be coming back to Forks. It made me want to hurl, I was not ready to face him…not now. Though would I ever be ready to face my first love? I was afraid that my feelings for him had not completely vanished. What if I end up having to make the ultimate choice between Edward and Carlisle? I was also afraid that Edward would hate Carlisle after he finds out about us. A family this strong may break apart because of me. It was heavy burden to carry.

I was in the kitchen doing my homework, waiting for dinner to get done. Tonight the Blacks were coming over, which I kind of dreaded. They were not really fans of the vampires. Though part of me was happy Jacob was coming over, he was a good friend even if he didn't accept my choices.

I heard dad come in through the front door. He soon comes in the kitchen, "Smells good in here? What are you cooking?"

I reply, "Lasagna."

Dad nods and lean against the counter, "So how was school today."

I shrug as I go back to my homework, "It was okay."

Dad says, "Are you feeling okay? You just haven't seemed like yourself lately…"

I look up and raise an eyebrow at him. I had not realized I was acting any differently than usual, "I am fine dad. Just been a little tired I guess." Which was true, with the anxiety of Edward's return and what drama it may bring and the occasional nightmares, it was wearing me out. Plus the guilt I had keeping my and Carlisle's relationship from dad. Maybe I am more readable than I had realized.

Dad nods, "I guess it is getting near to graduation."

I nod, "Yeah, I still have a few months but a lot to get done, I guess."

Dad sighs, "Well then I will let you get back to your homework. I will be in the living room if you need me."

I finally finish my home work. I put the books in my bag and set the bag on the chair beside the door in the living room. I then go and check on the lasagna. It was almost done which was a relief, since the Blacks had just arrived.

Jacob walks in the kitchen and says, "Woah it smells good in here."

I smile turning around, "I am glad because I doubled the recipe because I know a certain someone who has a huge appetite."

Jacob says with a huge grin, "Good."

I say, "It should be done pretty soon. I just need to make the salad."

Soon dinner was done and we were all at the table. Billy asks Charlie, "We should go fishing Monday morning."

Charlie says after he took a bite of his lasagna, "I can't I have a doctor's appointment…nothing serious just a check up."

Billy nods, "Oh who's your doctor?" I knew Billy was only curious if it was Carlisle.

Charlie replies, "Dr. Cullen."

Billy mumbles stabbing into the noodles, "I wouldn't trust that guy with my life…"

Charlie shakes his head, "Billy I just don't get why you don't like the Cullens. They have been very good with us, especially with Bella."

Jacob and Billy's eyes immediately wander over to me. They knew about Carlisle and I. I was not pleased that Jacob blabbed to his dad about it, though. Jacob responds, "Yeah I am sure they are…"

I glare at him kicking him under the table, hard. Unfortunately I think I may of hurt my foot more than I hurt his leg.

Charlie looked at them confused but just shrugged, he was oblivious to the world that I made myself part of…I could feel blood rushing to my cheeks and I say getting out of my chair pretty ungracefully…almost knocking over my water, "Uh I think I am done. I am going to start washing the dishes."

We had set the table in the living room because dad and Billy wanted to watch the game while we ate, so I rush into the kitchen, grateful I had somewhere to escape. I do not even know what I would do if Charlie found about Carlisle and I. He would probably either die of a heart attack or die trying to kill Carlisle…

I pour the rest of the lasagna in a tubberware, so I could wash the dish. After the sink was full with soapy water, I wash my plate and utensils then put them in the draining basket. I then started scrubbing the lasagna dish. It was kind of therapeutic scrubbing the dish with all the tension and anxiety that has been building up inside me.

Jacob came in with the rest of the dishes laying them down in the soapy water. I was angry at him at the moment so I didn't even acknowledge him. He smirked as he started to dry the dishes in the draining basket. He then says, "Don't scrub a hole into that dish...."

I take an exaggerated breath, "Shut up."

Jacob says, "Bella I was kidding around in there…"

I say in low enough voice that Dad couldn't here, "You shouldn't say those kinds of things around my father…I mean it is bad enough you blabbing my business to your father but you can no way let my father know…it would kill him."

Jacob rolls his eyes grabbing the now clean dish out of my hand to dry it, "Bella come on. He is so oblivious to what is really going on around him…he didn't catch it. Anyway I wish I could tell him because then he would for sure send you back to Florida, where it is safer…"

I say as I start scrubbing a plate, "Whatever."

Jacob sighs, "You are his food source. He is playing with you like a cat would play with a mouse…"

I say handing Jacob the plate, "Carlisle has not ever fed on a human in the 300 hundred years he has been a vampire."

Jacob says, "How can you be sure of that?"

I shrug, "I trust him…"

Jacob says, "Well not like you could ever sleep with him or anything. You could never have a normal relationship with him."

I say not making eye contact, "What makes you think I can't."

I look over at Jacob and his face is in disgust, "You didn't sleep with that bloodsucker. I mean I knew you two had kissed but I didn't think you would ever…." He then says, "Did he somehow hypnotize you into sleeping with him."

I almost laugh, "No I did it with him at my own free will…"

Jacob says, "Are you at least being safe….or as safe as you can get with a vampire."

I roll my eyes, "Vampires don't contract diseases nor are they able to reproduce."

Jacob says, "I didn't mean that. Like making sure he doesn't get too eager and bite you…or accidently crush you."

"Carlisle has had years of learning self control. He is careful."

Jacob scrunches his face, "I can't believe you like to be with bloodsuckers, it is kind of sick."

I shrug, "I do wish that I could just be normal and like normal guys. Do the whole get married, have three kids with the nice house and white picket fence…but I can't...this is my life I wish you could accept it."

Jacob sighs, "Well in case you forgot I am not exactly normal and I could give you all those things."

I knew that Jacob had a thing for me but I am sure it is just a high school crush that he will get over within a few years.

I say, "Oh yeah you aren't normal. I remember that time when I thought you combusted but instead you just had transformed into a massive dog."

Jacob says looking at me as if he was offended, "Not a dog….a wolf."

I nod, "Yes and if I were to get pregnant with your offspring….would I end up with a baby or puppies?"

Jacob splashes water on me, "Not funny."

I laugh, "Come on that was a good one."

Jacob smiles and rolls his eyes, "Okay by Bella Swan standards that was a pretty good comeback."

Charlie then comes in the kitchen and raises an eyebrow at the two of us as he walks to the fridge, "What are you two laughing about?"

I say as pull the drain out of the sink, "Oh nothing. Just kidding around."

Charlie says as he pulls two beers out of the fridge, "Well then I will leave you two to get back to whatever you were doing."

Jacob says crossing his arms leaning against the counter, "I'll always be there for you but I can never accept the choice you made to be with a vampire."

I nod, "I know. I just wish you could…"

Jacob says, "You know you are only getting older and they will just stay the same age. Not to mention they cannot stay in one place too long. What are you going to do…follow them around place to place until you are old and cripple? If you even make it that long…because eventually one of the other bloodsuckers will finally get you…"

I say, "That is why I am going to change into one of them."

Jacob's face twisted into 5 different expressions the last one was shock mixed with anger, "No you can't! Is this their motive, to seduce you and then have you join their coven?"

I shake my head, "No I volunteered to become one of them. So I can protect myself. To be honest they are not quite thrilled about my decision either. "

Jacob says now breathing hard he walks to the other end of the kitchen by the backdoor, "You should remind him about our treaty. If any of them bite a human, then they had broken the treaty."

I ask, "What happens then?"

Jacob says before opening the backdoor, "We kill them." My heart went through my throat.

He then leaves and I turn around to the window over the sink and watch as Jacob phases into a wolf and disappear into the woods. All there was left is his shredded clothing scatter on my backyard.

I had thought that it was too dangerous for the Cullens to keep me human because I knew the most powerful coven the Volturi ,who enforces the vampire laws, found out, it would only bring more danger to the Cullens. But now I have found out that if I am changed then the Cullens will still be in danger.

Great one of thing to put on my list of things to be stressed about, would my life ever be simple again?

I had to Carlisle now. Our original plan was for him to come see me after my father went to bed but I could not wait. I had so many questions for him.

I run upstairs and grab my jacket and purse. I run back done and say, "I am going to go see Alice…"

Charlie says, "Where's Jacob?"

I say, "Uh. He is in my truck. I am going to take him home." I lied.

Charlie was too into the game to ask too many questions so he nods, "Okay. Be back by 10, it's a school night."

Billy though had a curious look on his face but he didn't say anything.

I pull my old truck into the Cullen's driveway. My truck stuck out like a sore thumb in front of their massive elegant house.

Before I even get out of the truck, Carlisle opens the door and looks at me curiously, "I thought you had company today…"

I say as I walk up the steps, "We need to talk."

He nods slowly as he steps back letting me inside. He shuts the door behind him and puts his hands in his pockets, "Is everything okay?"

I just spit it out, "Jacob told me if you change me then they will kill you guys…something about a treaty."

Carlisle nods, "Well that was part of our agreement well not entirely. More if we were to bite a human then there would be war between us."

I look at him and say, "I don't want war between the two families I adore. I like the Blacks and their tribe and I love you and the family…this would be awful."

Carlisle says, "Though there is a catch. The agreement was we would not bite anyone living in the area they protect which is most of the state of Washington…"

I sigh in relief, "So Alaska is safe?"

Carlisle nods and pulls me into a hug, "Yes. I wish you would stop stressing about everything."

I say wrapping my arms around his waist, "I can't help it. I just want to be happy with you, that is it."

Carlisle kisses the top of my head and mumbles, "Then just be happy with me and let me worry about everything else."

I sigh, "I wish it was that easy."

He kisses me and then props his forehead on mine, "Then let me help you get your mind off of things."

He kissed me with passion I start to work on his buttons till got to the last one at the waistband of his slacks. I pull his tucked shirt out and unbutton the rest, Carlisle pulls his shirt over his shoulders and it hits the ground. I lift my arms so he can pull my shirt off. He then gently lifts me up and I wrap my legs around his waist not even breaking our kiss. In seconds we were in the bedroom and he lays me on the bed. Carlisle's kisses me down my neck and I lift up slightly so he could unhook my bra, the bra was then thrown on the floor. I moan as he works his mouth on my breast.

"HELLO?" a familiar voice boomed.

My eyes open and widen. Carlisle looked as shock as me as he look at the door.

"Hello?" a familiar female voice said.

Carlisle in a flash was up and he threw my bra to me. He mouths, "stay here." He leaves closing the door behind him

I would have responded but I knew they would have heard me. I then remembered both our shirts were downstairs, which was clear evidence of what we were doing. What other reason would we have to why both our shirts were lying randomly on the floor? I

I put my bra back on

I held my breath when I saw the knob turn, what was going to be explanation to why I am laying here without a shirt on. I sigh in relief when I realize it was only Alice.

She throws me my shirt, "You are lucky I got here before Emmett and Rosalie did….yeah it was only seconds before, but in time to retrieve both of your shirts that you decided to strip off in the foyer….why can't you guys just keep it in the bedroom?"

My face had to be beet red as I pull my shirt back on, I ask, "Do they know I am here?"

Alice shakes her head, "No they parked in the garage and came through the back door. But if we do not go now, they will smell you and then we have to find an excuse why you were here alone with Carlisle."

I nod and Alice made me hop on her back so we could quietly get outside. She then says, "Get in and I will push."

"Push?" I asked

Alice rolls her eyes, "No way are you going to leave here quietly in that loud rusty thing."

She was right so I hop in and Alice pushed my truck, she probably rolled it faster than my truck can go when it is cranked.

She then says, "Okay I think you are good."

I ask, "How come you didn't let me know those two were coming over tonight?"

Alice says, "I tried but I couldn't get you on the phone. You need to remember to take it off of silent. Carlisle just puts it on vibrates and usually ignores it when he is with you."

I pull my phone out of my jacket pocket, and I had liked 5 miss calls from her I say, "Oh sorry."

Alice smiles, "Oh whatever. You know Carlisle was never this irresponsible before he decided to get involved with you. It is like you almost brought back some of his youth…"

I raise an eyebrow, "Is that a bad thing?"

Alice shrugs, "Hope not. Though you may bring back a tad of his youth, he still acts like an old man the majority of time."

She then gives me a kiss on the cheek, "Now you should get home, it is almost 10."

She then vanishes and I crank my truck up and head back home.

CPOV

I was met at the stairway by Alice and she hands me my shirt, "Stop ignoring my calls." She seemed a bit annoyed.

I pull the shirt on and button up and say, "Thanks Alice." I knew she was about to help Bella make a safe exit out of the house, without the others knowing.

I had no idea why Emmett and Rosalie decided to come and visit. But for one thing Emmett finds the perfect times to show up at the house. I walk down stairs and Emmett says sniffing, "Bella still visits?"

I nod, "Yes. She and Alice are close friends."

Rosalie rolls her eyes at the response. It kind of bothered her that Alice was so close to Bella, she acts as if she despises Bella but I think deep down she is jealous of Bella and Alice's friendship.

Emmett eyes me curiously, "Something is different with you Carlisle. You seemed way more relaxed than the last time I was here…."

I know Emmett is not that observant to sense something was out of the ordinary. I just shrug my shoulders as if everything was completely normal.

"Are you getting some, Carlisle? Banging a nurse?" he then wiggles his eyebrows.

I give him a disapproving look. Rosalie then jabs him in the arm and he winces in pain, "Ow. I was just kidding. Man none of you can take a joke."

I decide to change the subject quick, "So what brings all of you here?"

Emmett says now serious, "Alice had a vision about Victoria. She cannot figure out what Victoria's plans are, we are pretty sure Laurent let her know about Alice's abilities."

I do not recall us ever telling Laurent about Edward's, Alice's, or Jasper's abilities but since while he lived with the Denaili's him and Irina became close, so she may of told him.

Though Victoria may not clever enough to keep her plans a secret. Let's just hope that is the case.

Alice then walks in and says, "All I know is Victoria plans to attack pretty soon. Have about all those people that are now missing in Seattle? "

I nod, "Yes the news say the police suspect it may be some sort of cult who has been snatching people…"

Then it hit me and I look at Alice, "Victoria is the one responsible?"

Alice nods, "She is building her own army….no telling how many people may be vampires now, not mention they will be newborns."

Emmett says confidently, "Well then bring it on..". Rosalie, who was standing next to him, rolls her eyes and mumbles, "the human causes trouble, once again."

I sigh, "I am afraid it will not be that easy, Emmett. Newborns are already stronger and not to mention they will outnumber us.

Emmett says, "True but newborns aren't exactly devious or careful. They may be stronger but we all remember ourselves as newborns, we may have been stronger but weren't careful or in the state to be able to master a thought out plan…"

Jasper agrees, "He has a point. I mean if they are only few days old…some may be months old but the only thing on their mind is blood, haven't had enough time to control their hunger. So they probably will be sloppy when it comes to trying to kill us…I am sure Victoria had to bribe them in some way…..so they probably only have a one track mind….kill and then after they kill they get their prize…"

Alice sighs, "Yes which they may not be graceful or very smart right now but I am sure the prize is probably something to do with blood and if her orders are to kill in order to get that prize…then they will do anything to kill us then next Victoria will go after Bella and if we are dead then no telling what she may do to Bella….."

All of their eyes then meet mine. I was the leader and they were hoping I had answers.

I ponder for a while and I could not risk calling other covens to help us. Most did not live the same "vegetarian" life as my family and the fact it would be too much of a danger to invite more bloodthirsty vampires into Forks. The Denali's did not know Bella nor did they agree with us letting her into our world, so they probably would not help. There was only one other option and though I knew it probably will not go over too well with my family…it is the only way.

I take a deep breath, "We need to call the Quileute's…"

Emmett shakes his head, "No. We can do this ourselves….no use calling in the muts."

"There is no time for pride Emmett. It's the only chance we have…"

Rosalie says, "And how do you know they will not just turn on us?"

I say, "Because they have been very respectful towards our treaty for all these years. Also even if we have our differences, they do love Bella."

Emmett and Rosalie still seemed opposed to the idea but Alice says raising an eyebrow looking at the two, "Well do you guys have a better idea?"

Emmett sighs heavily, "No. Fine call the mutts….but one wrong move by one of them and then I will tear that damn treaty into shreds and break their necks."

I nod, "Okay then. Well I think it may be a good time to go hunting so we can have our strength when she comes. We should hunt as often as possible until she arrives."

Everyone seems to agree. I then say, "Well you all go ahead of me, while I call the Quileutes…"

I am not sure if asking for their help will end up having some consequences, but I love Bella and I will do anything to make sure she is safe.

A.N: Sorry for taking so long to update! I had writers block for a while. I hope you enjoy this chapter and I will try to be quicker with the next chapter!

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