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Chapter Three

*Grace's POV*

"It's been officially decided. I'm going to University of Maryland! I mean, it has an amazing science program and everything I've ever wanted. Plus, Dylan won't be too far away in Georgetown," Lisa, one of my friends, announced to me as she passed me a water bottle from the fridge.

We were currently at Dylan's house. There were a few of us here and I was happily listening to Lisa tel me about her future plans. There were only mere weeks left until we all had to decide our future plans. Kind of scary.

"Oh my gosh, that's great Lis!" I exclaimed, giving her a side hug. "I had a feeling Maryland would be the perfect choice for you."

"I think so too...What about you? Decide on Boston College or Columbia yet? Miss Smarty pants," Lisa teased, giving me a proud smile.

I bit my lip as I looked at my friend with uncertainty, "I don't know yet. It's a lot to think about. I don't want to be that girl who is also thinking about her boyfriend, but I need to figure stuff without Masen. What he's doing. Not that he won't stop me, it's just..."

"Complicated," Lisa filled me in, nodding her head. "I understand. Honestly, I don't even know how Dylan and I will survive. We chose these colleges by our own preferences. They just happen to be a half hour away from each other. I mean, look at Bryan and Tori. They are splitting up once the end of summer hits. It'll be awkward, sure. But she's going to McGill University. That's all the way in Canada and Bryan, he's going to University of Miami. Some people know what they want and others don't...Look, my point being, do what you want to do. What you feel is right."

"Thanks, Lisa." I smiled at her.

"What is Masen doing after college?" Lisa asked me curiously. I could tell most of my human friends over here wanted to know what was going on with the Cullen's. Renesmee was torn between colleges, and Masen...He was a different story.

"To be honest, I don't think he knows. He isn't really into the whole college thing. I think he just wants to follow me wherever I go. But, there's a lot of other things we have to think about," I muttered, scratching the back of my head. Like this whole immortality thing that's being a huge road block in the midst of our relationship.

"Alright...Well, just know I'm here if you need to talk. Plus, I'm sure everything will be fine. Whatever happens between you and Masen, the Cullen's love you way too much to abandon you. Same goes for us," Lisa told me in a chipper tone.

"Thanks again, Lis," I replied as we then hugged again.

"Now, if you excuse me, I'm going to find my boyfriend," Lisa announced once we pulled apart. "Things will work out, I promise."

"Thanks...Have fun," I told her as she then walked away. I sighed, chuckling at my optimistic friend. I wish I could express my concerns with her, but I couldn't. I couldn't really talk about them with anyone. Not even Renesmee. This would put her on the spot too much to and then there was my mother. I mean, I've mentioned it to her and Aunt Ava, but things have been too hectic with them trying to find Nanna Carolyn. They both said they'd support me in whatever I chose, to stay with Masen or live a normal human life.

"Hey there," I heard the familiar voice of my boyfriend in my ear as he wrapped his arms around my waist. I smiled happily as Masen planted a kiss on my cheek.

"What's up?" he asked, hugging me tightly.

"Nothing much. Just thinking of the future. What else has been wracking my brain for the past week?" I muttered unenthusiastically.

Truth be told, it wasn't really deciding between a normal life and Masen. I think I've already chosen Masen, it's just the huge immortality thing. I'm half witch. I don't think I can be turned into a vampire because of my genetics. The venom could kill me if it's injected into my bloodstream. We're not entirely sure about that one, and it's not something I'm willing to experiment with. Meanwhile, I'm not sure I can live forever as a witch. There haven't been many half-witches recorded in history that've chosen immortality. It's because there's only handfuls of witches who choose to stay immortal.

"We'll figure it out eventually. For now, let's just live in the moment. I want you to enjoy your senior year," Masen said, letting go so he could step in front of me. His brown hair was slightly messy and he had that cunning crooked grin on his face. It's the same one he gets from his father.

I've noticed both girls have their mother's smile, but not Masen. He looks the most like his mother, but he has the traits of his father. An old soul, but not as traditional. Loves music and baseball. It's something I've picked up on from being with the Cullen's practically all the time. I have to say, getting to know the Cullen family has been one of my greatest pleasures. They are my second family.

"It's your senior year too!" I pointed out as I grabbed onto his arms firmly. "It's just whether this'll be my only one, am I wrong?"

I watched my boyfriend's face fall. I knew this was a topic that bothered him immensely, and even though I hate causing him discomfort, this is something that needed to be discussed. Time is running out.

"I just- Look, Grace. I just want you to be happy," Masen explained to me, rubbing my arms. "And whatever you choose, I'm behind you 100% you know that. Even if it kills me."

"Drastic much?" I teased, smiling a little at him. He chuckled too, kissing my forehead.

Masen shrugged, "Like I said, whatever you want."

"And what I want is to be with you forever. I just don't know how that's going to happen yet," I replied softly as he ran his fingers through my curls.

"Maybe if you start practicing magic more. Bring it up with your mother or your brother. There has to be a way for you to be immortal. My family's been researching it. There have been immortal half-witches, Grace. They just aren't as powerful as a normal witch," He mentioned to me. "I mean, look at Robert. He is one."

"He is half warlock, but he's also half-vampire. Obviously, he's immortal no matter what," I pointed out, raising an eyebrow at my boyfriend.

"I know...I just want this to be figured out as much as you do," Masen replied, kissing my forehead. I nodded as I then buried myself into his chest. He wrapped his arms tightly around me and we both smiled.

"I promise, we'll figure this out. For now, let's just enjoy tonight. Tomorrow morning we'll research some more," Masen told me.

"Okay. That idea sounds nice," I responded as we pulled away from each other. "Let's go enjoy ourselves."

"Alright." We both then walked hand-in-hand back to the party, but at the same time the fear of loosing Masen forever twisted within my gut.

*Robert's POV*

"Lucie! Lucie! Say Dada! Come on, Lucie! Say Da Da!" I encouraged my little girl. Lucia just looked up at me, giggled, and proceeded to eat the bowl of cheerios in front of her.

"Aw! Come on Luce!" I exclaimed, which just had my little girl laughing anymore. She was still a baby, but since her growth rate is a little faster she does look like she is around fifteen months instead of seven. She does talk, but it's a matter of making that vocabulary more vast now.

A year ago I was locked up in a tower by my own father. Now, here I am, living in my own home. I couldn't believe I was where I am today. I kept telling myself that I'd get out of that castle one day and give Cordelia and Dru the families they deserve. Get my family back. I never thought it would actually happen...

After Cordelia and I had Lucia, we decided to get hitched and settle down. Cordelia and I married about a month after Lucia was born. From there, we bought the house down the block from Aunt Ava and Uncle Zach. It's not too far away from my mother and Grace, so they visit often. Plus, it's nice because my daughter is actually growing up with Lexie and Tommy nearby. There is family surrounding us, which is something I always dreamed of giving my children and Cordelia.

Another plus is how I got a job. Uncle Zach got me a job helping out in his law firm. I'm kind of like a secretary to be honest. I organize his papers and such. Meanwhile Cordelia's been taking night classes at Queens College. She's trying to get a degree. Dru, even though she moved halfway across the country, still stops by at least once a month which is nice. Things have been pleasant. Normal, I guess you can say. It's been wonderful having a chance to breathe and raise a family with Cordelia. It's what we've been dreaming of together since day one. It's what I promised her and I can fully say now I gave that to her.

"She's not going to learn it overnight, Robert," Cordelia spoke up, referring to my actions. She came up from behind to wrap her arms around my waist, leaning against my back for support.

"You don't know that. She's part vampire, these genetics should be kicking in," I teased, causing my wife to smack me in the middle of the chest.

"She'll get there when she gets there," Cordelia insisted, kissing my cheek. She let out a tired sigh as she leaned her head against my shoulder.

"I worry about her, Robert," Cordelia confessed to me quietly.

"About what?" I asked, looking at my smiling babbling little girl. "She's perfectly healthy."

"I know. I know," Cordelia said, closing her eyes tight. "I just worry about the future too much. It's force of habit. What if my father comes for her? Or worse, her genetics backfire-"

"Darling, Carlisle, my mother, and Aunt all confirmed that she's going to be okay," I told my wife, turning around so I could cup her face in my hands. "They did all the tests. She's not the first of her kind. I hate to admit it, but she's just like Lorenzo and Serena. They were both fine, I mean maybe not morally or mentally, but Lucie is going to be raised by us. We're good people. You especially are the best mother in the world. Everything will be fine," I convinced Cordelia before kissing her forehead.

"You really know how to flatter a person," Cordelia mused, smirking as she planted a kiss on my lips. I grinned, letting our lips mold together. We wouldn't gone further if it wasn't the squeal of our little angel.

"Ma Ma!" Lucie suddenly exclaimed, throwing her arms up in the air for Cordelia. "Ma! Ma!"

"My Lucie!" Cordelia broke away from my grasp to pick up the little girl. "Aww, tesoro!"

"You trader!" I cried out teasingly as Lucie grabbed to her mother happily.

"Ma!" Lucie repeated, cuddling into Cordelia's chest. I watched as my wife let out a loud bark of laughter. Clearly, someone was a big Mama's girl.

"You really know how to betray a guy," I teased, kissing Lucia on the top of the head. "But you're still my girl, right?"

Lucia giggled and reached her arms out for me. I smiled, taking her from Cordelia and cuddling her close. My wife smile at the image of the two of us as Lucia curled into me. With my free arm I wrapped it around Cordelia's frame and we both smiled at our daughter.

Like I said, life is good. Life is good.

*Lizzy's POV*

"Hey, how are you?" I look to see Abby making her way over to me. I was currently seated on top of the play set we made in the gardens. It wasn't much, but we made with what we had.

"I'm good. Just finished tending to the garden. Nothing big. You?" I asked her.

The gardens were my favorite part of the townhouses. Not many people had gardens like we did in the city. They were small, but rare.

The past year I've gotten into plants. Botany was probably my new interest of learning. After successfully becoming fluent in Latin, I wanted more. I already mastered like seven languages. I wanted something different. More hands on. Then Grandma Esme introduced me to her garden and flowers, herbs, and other sorts of things became my new interest. I learned about different uses along with the name of plants. Besides Botany, I still like to build stuff with Aidan. We still make outrageous blue prints we keep in a journal. I remember when I was a kid he and I, sometimes Seth when he'd come out to the islands, would spend hours coming up with these ideas. That's how the tree houses on the islands came to be. They were all planned by Aidan and myself. Probably the best thing we ever did.

"Nothing much. Just finished kicking my dad's ass. Had a family dinner. Nothing big," Abby told me as she walked clover. I gave her a small smile as she took a seat next to me. "Where's Seth?" She asked right away, seeing that my imprint was nowhere to be seen.

"He's inside making brownies with Esme. Somedays I think that kid's stomach is never ending," I joked, looking towards the window where Seth was currently making the baked goods with my grandmother. "I think he's only doing it to get her famous brownie recipe. The funny thing is, he doesn't know she just got it from a Rachel Ray cookbook."

"Ah," Abby responded, leaning against a nearby post of the play set. "You seem sad."

"I do?" I mused, looking at her with indifference.

"Yeah...Is it because of Seth?" She asked me.

"Why would it be because of Seth?" I remarked, raising my eyebrows at her.

"Because he ditched a night of stupid teenage fun to be with you," Abby pointed out. "And I know that bothers the hell out of you."

I sighed, grumbling a bit. "Yeah...It kind of does."

"So why don't you tell him it bothers you that he's making brownies instead of having fun," Abby said like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"I...I...I can't. He's my imprint. It's his..."

"His job?" Abby filled in, raising an eyebrow.

"No...That-"

"That's how you feel. I know you feel that way, you can't deny it around me," Abby insisted, touching my hand gently. "We've become pretty close, Liz. At this point I can read you like a book."

I sighed, drooping my head. "Okay...It's true. I don't feel like Seth's my best friend anymore. I feel like he's my body guard more so than my friend."

"Why don't you ask Ness if she felt the same way about Jake?" Abby questioned curiously.

I shrugged. "I don't know. I mean, I know she felt confused at one point. She had that whole thing with Nahuel and him, but she chose Jacob in the end. Ness knew from the beginning I think, deep down inside, that Jake was her soulmate. There was no denying. Seth...I don't feel the same way about him the way Ness felt about Jacob. I get we're suppose to fall in love, but that's all it feels like. We're supposed to. It's his job. It doesn't feel special," I confessed to Abby. I sighed, rubbing my eyes.

"I knew it," Abby muttered, rubbing my back. "I'm sure it'll figure itself out...Why don't you just tell him how you feel?"

"Because I feel like I might break him. He's a kind guy. He's one of my best friends, always will be, even if I don't feel like we have a strong bond anymore. I just can't...It'd break him..." I mumbled quietly.

Abby nodded, turning her head towards Seth with me. "Well I still think you should tell him."

"I'm just going to give it time," I muttered, shrugging. "It's hard after everything he's done and given up for me..."

"I know," Abby said, giving my hand a squeeze.

"But like I said, it'll figure itself out in time," I muttered, looking back at Seth.

I hope it'll figure itself out...


A/N: Hope you guys enjoyed! So obviously, Masen & Grace -uncertain about the future. Lizzy's unsure about what to do with Seth and we get to check in with Robert. Hope you all enjoyed! Keep a look out for the next update soon!