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Alyssa POV

This school year had gone by so quickly that it was hard to wrap my head around it. I believed it was due to Ren and I being so happy with our newly mated status. Our guys were wonderful. They had started school with us, but were in the grade above us. I have to say it was kind of hard in the beginning for Ren and me because as soon as all the girls laid eyes on our guys, they wanted them. Needless to say, it didn't take long for them to get the message to back off. The guys were quite helpful in that as well.

Demetri was never outwardly rude to anyone, but he quickly let other girls know he was not interested in them. Colin didn't have quite as much tact, but his method was effective. Just his glare alone was enough to send you running in the opposite direction.

He put Vance Caldwell in his place really quick. Vance was the football team's star quarterback. He was under the delusion that he was God's gift to women, and he could have any one he wanted. He chose to try to get Ren; that was a huge mistake.

It had happened while we were at an after-game party one night. We were all at Jillian Michael's house; she was one of the cheer captains. Ren and I were waiting on Dem and Collin to bring us a soda when Vance came over to us and tried to put the moves on Ren. She told him she was not interested, and that she was with Colin; he didn't take the hint. He tried to put his arm around her. I could tell she was about to say something, but Colin and Dem came back.

Colin told him to take his hands off of Ren and make himself scarce. Vance tried to act all tough, but Colin convinced him it would not be a good idea to pursue it. Vance was wise to agree to leave Ren alone. I have to say that was probably the thing that really proved to Daddy E that our guys really cared about us and completely accepted them as our mates.

It was about mid school year when everything finally calmed down, and people of both sexes finally accepted that the four of us were not available to date; they finally left us all alone. The rest of the year went by fine. Most of the drama after that was coming from hormonally charged girls that still hoped they had a chance with Daddy E. As if! He barely noted their existence, but Momma B made regular visits to school; you know as just a friendly reminder. It was quite humorous to Ren and me in a way.

Ren POV

End of the school year was here again! All the kids were really excited. Alyssa and I were especially excited. Dad, Grandpa, and both uncles were renting out one of the night clubs for the night; Grandma, mom, and both aunts were working on decorations and a food menu. All of that was for the end of the year party Alyssa and I were throwing.

Dad was not so in favor of it at first, but it only took Grandma, mom, and Aunt Alice to get him to agree. Aunt Alice showed him a vision she had of it all happening, and he caved. I loved how the females in this family could be so persuasive.

B POV

It was hard to believe another school year had passed so quickly. It seemed like only yesterday that we made the final arrangements for Augustus and the boys to move here so they could be closer to the girls. Speaking of the girls, we also made the final arrangements for Alyssa to stay with us. By the time they returned from Italy, her own father had decided to take a job for his company overseas. Alyssa was very upset and so was Ren; none of us wanted to let Alyssa go, and she didn't want to leave us. We sat down as a family and discussed it; we decided we should take actions to just keep her with us. She was already mated to a vampire and would eventually be changed. It took her father and step-mother almost no time at all to say yes. As thrilled as I was to have my other child join us, it was very sad that it seemed her own family was just throwing her away.

E POV

What the hell was I thinking by giving in to this asinine idea of letting my sweet little girls have a party in a night club? I swear one of these days I was going to get a hold on myself and stop letting the females in this family manipulate me into getting their way. My mother pleading with me to be reasonable and realize the girls were growing up and needed things like this; not to mention how she played the wise ass card on me, and mentioned that these types of things were rites of passage to teenagers. Then, of course, there was my own beguiling minx of a wife to contend with; she had always known how to get her way with me. Whether she used that irresistible pout of hers or those unrelenting seduction techniques, I fell into the trap every time. I couldn't forget my effervescent sister with her perfect little visions, and I certainly couldn't discount my precious baby girls with their begging and pleading. I was just doomed to give in plain and simple, but I didn't have to like it. I didn't like it either; not when I had to listen to all the thoughts running in the minds of the teenage boys. I just thought it was bad when Bella and I were in school; it was even worse now.

The party seemed to be a success; we only had to break up a couple of kids getting too wild on the dance floor. I was proud that neither one of those couples was my daughters and their boyfriends. As I had gotten to know Colin over the year, he had proven to be a very trustworthy man for my baby. Demetri, of course, I already knew to be a good man. Both of them respected the fact they were mated to 16 year old girls; although they were both mature for their age, they were still young.

I was standing at the bar talking to Emmett, when I heard some thoughts that caught my attention.

"Look at Ren; she looks so good tonight. I can't believe she is still with Colin. She should be with me by now; I think I will go cause a little trouble. She needs to see what a jerk he is."

Whoa, this kid reminded me a little too much of Jacob Black in his thoughts. I was about to go over and deal with him, when Bella walked over to me and laid her hand on my arm.

"Let Colin handle this, baby. I think you need to see that he can take care of our baby," she said, giving me a kiss on the cheek and laying her head on my shoulder; we stood back and watched.

Ren POV

The party was going great! All our friends were having a great time. I was so glad Mom and I were able to convince Dad to let us have the party here. Colin and I were slow dancing to one of my favorite songs when I felt him tense. Then, I heard the loud mouth breathing of Vance Caldwell coming up behind us. I let out a loud sigh.

"I know, baby; we will get rid of him though," Colin said with a chuckle, as he kissed my forehead. Vance walked up behind us and tapped Colin on the shoulder.

"I wanna cut in, Reynolds," Vance said, trying to sound confident. I looked up at him; and he did look pretty confident, but I could smell the apprehension rolling off of him.

"I don't think so, Caldwell," Colin scoffed, as he whirled me away from Vance.

"Why don't you let her decide," he said and held his hand out to me.

"Come on, baby; let's dance," he said.

"I don't think so Vance, just leave us alone; and don't call me baby," I replied acidly. I didn't want to invite him, but thought it would be bad manners since I had invited every other person in our class.

"We could be so good together, Ren; dump this douche and be with me," he said trying to grab my arm and sending a nasty look at Colin. But before I could reply, Colin was in Vance's face.

"Keep your hands to yourself, if you know what is good for you, Vance. Ren said no; I don't know how much plainer she needs to be for you to understand she doesn't want you. She. Is. Mine." Colin said in a deadly calm voice. I had never seen him look more dangerous. I wanted to tackle him and show Vance once and for all he had no chance with me. I heard my father groan and my mother giggle. I gave my dad an apologetic grin and a quick "sorry" in my mind.

"And if you ever try to grab her again, I will rip your arm off and beat you with it; got it?" Colin said, his eyes glittering dangerously now. Vance could obviously tell Colin was serious because his face was white, and he only nodded not able to speak. The crowd that had gathered around us during the confrontation started clapping and cheering for Colin. Vance just stood there red faced unable to say anything. He obviously had no idea his classmates preferred Colin over him.

"Son, I think it is time you left. I won't have you harassing my daughter and her boyfriend," Dad said in a voice that left no room for argument. A very defeated looking Vance left the night club. I couldn't feel sorry for him. He totally brought this on himself. I turned around to see Dad clapping Colin on the back and shaking his hand.

"Good job, Colin; I couldn't have done better myself. You take very good care of my daughter. Thank you," Dad said to him.

"Thank you Edward. As you know, I love your daughter more than my own life. It means a lot to me that we have your approval," Colin said shaking his hand back, and they started walking off talking about whatever it was that guys talk about.

Mom came up to me and wrapped her arms around me, and we watched our men talking.

"Well, sweetpea, I think we have lost them for a while; they are talking about cars. Want to dance with your old mom?" Mom asked me winking.

"Sure, come on old woman," I said giggling, as I pulled her on to the dance floor.

B POV

It was now summer; we were scheduled to leave for a family vacation next week to Hawaii. I was so excited; we were meeting Charlie and Cora there, and a few days later Renee and Phil were flying in. I hadn't seen my parents in a few months, and I missed them terribly. Edward and I were in the kitchen fixing the girls some lunch, when Alice and Jasper burst through the front door. I took one look at Alice's face and knew immediately something was wrong.

"What happened?" I asked, gripping the counter top for support; and I felt the granite crumble under my fingers.

"Charlie has been shot!" she said in an agonized whisper.

Charlie! My father. Shot. I felt my world crumble, and I dropped to my knees. I knew the day would come when my father would pass on. But that wasn't supposed to happen for years! NO! I wasn't ready for this. I could feel the panic rising. Could a vampire have a panic attack?

I felt Edward's strong arms wrap around me.

"Love, calm down. Charlie isn't dead. He is critically wounded though," Edward whispered to me, and I started calming down.

"What! He isn't dead. Oh thank you!" I said, saying a silent prayer of thanks.

"I saw that he got shot in the shoulder, and he has lost a lot of blood. I am so sorry Bella; I can't see him clearly. There are too many factors involved, and I can't see if he is going to be alright," Alice said in that same agonized voice.

"Cora is calling you now," Alice whispered as the phone rang.

"Bella! Oh Bella! Charlie has been shot!" Cora was able to get out before she broke down into complete hysterics.

"Cora, please calm down. You know Charlie is a fighter. He is going to be alright. He has to be," I said fiercely, as Edward held me closely in his lap. I barely registered the fact that Ren and Lyssie came downstairs asking what was going on. I heard Jasper explain, and Ren cried out. I couldn't go comfort my daughter; I had to find out what was going on, and Edward was helping me remain calm.

"They have him in surgery now. What does Alice see?" Cora asked hopefully.

"She can't, Cora. She says there are too many decisions to be made. But Dad has to be okay. I know he will be okay," I said, willing it to be true.

"We are flying out today. Alice is making our reservations now. We will be there sometime tomorrow morning," I told her, as I heard Alice talking on her phone.

"Thank you, Bella. I really need you here and so does Charlie," she said sniffling.

"I wouldn't be anywhere else," I said, remembering in fuzzy detail Dad flying to Phoenix when I was almost killed by James. Edward's grip on me tightened, as he kissed my shoulder as he saw my memory.

"Be careful, Bella; love you."

"Love you too, Cora. Let Dad know we are coming as soon as we can," I said.

"I will, sweetie," I said, and we hung up.

"Okay, people, we leave in an hour. It takes ten minutes to get to the airport. So you have ten minutes to pack, so pack light," Alice said, closing her phone.

An hour later the whole family was in the air heading to Seattle. Mercifully, traffic was light and getting through security was no trouble. Now I just had to be patient and let the plane get us there.

"He will be okay, love. Like you said; Charlie is a fighter," Edward said, squeezing my hand tightly. I smiled at my sweet husband and laid my head on his shoulder. Charlie would be okay. He had to!

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