~Pay close attention. I threw a curve ball at all of you straight out of the gate with this one. This chapter is chocked full of important details. I mean, seriously, you have no idea how much this chapter means to me. I've written countless chapters, but this one is going down as one of my favorites to develop.

Thanks to my inspiring friend, plainjanedee, for suggesting Bruno Mars, "Locked Out of Heaven" I wasn't going to update so soon, but I wanted to dedicate this chapter to her. She deserves a gift today and she helps me through so much, you have no idea how crazy I get when the muse disappears. I have tried to quit for life millions of times, but PJD won't let me.

Chapter 53: Darkness Falls

Bella's swollen feet ached. She was looking forward to her nightly foot rub from Jake. Willow jogged in the side door in search of water. The kids were all over having a playday which was a usual occurrence.

"I'll have lunch ready in a few minutes. What are the boys up to?" Bella always felt better when Willow was keeping an eye on Ace. The boys tended to get caught up in some type of mischief and didn't watch him as closely.

Who was she kidding? Her four-year-old was the leader of all things mischievous. He was an absolute mess and a daredevil.

"They're watching Ace do tricks."

"Wait, what tricks?"

"On the trampoline."

Dammit, she told Jake they didn't need a trampoline, but he insisted it would be a blast. She didn't feel so apprehensive when she realized it came with a net, but those ruffians ruined the net before the first year was up. Paul and Sam's boys destroyed everything they touched.

She was puzzled why the older boys were interested in watching the tricks of a much younger child. After all, she'd caught them doing all sorts of daring activities on the trampoline several times.

"What tricks?"

Willow bit her lip. She was responsible, but like most kids, didn't want to be labeled a tattletale. "Willow." She said in a warning tone. "I asked a question. Answer me. What tricks was Ace doing?"

"Um, he bounces really high. Ryder and Sage are trying to record a video for YouTube." Bella knew immediately, that didn't sound right. She rushed out of the house as fast as her pregnant butt would carry her. She told Willow to stay inside with Zoe.

She headed for the side yard by the guest cabin where the play area was. She could hear the loud antics before she could see for herself.

There was a synchronized sound of clapping hands in unison and a chant echoing in the air, "Do it, do it!"

Ryder saw his aunt first and immediately brought his phone down to his side. All subsequent dares and claps quickly faded out. The kids all went silent. Bella felt her heart sink to her toes. She was scared to death at first and then she got mad, really mad.

"Atticus Charles Ephraim Black, what in the world do you think you're doing up there? Don't move. I need to figure out how to get you down before you break your neck." Bella wildly pointed her finger around at all the older kids. Even the other girls were participating in this dangerous dare. "Who put him up on the roof? I'm calling everyone's parents right this second."

She was relieved when she heard Jacob's truck coming down the drive. "Your father's here. You are all in for it now. Don't move, Ace. I mean it."

No one was volunteering how her tiny child was on top of the cabin's roof. She screamed to Jacob to hurry, there was an emergency. She heard his door slam and he was at her side in no time.

Ace waved, "Hi, Daddy."

Bella snapped, "I said don't move."

"Whoa, how'd you get up there, buddy?" Did her ears deceive her? Jacob was chuckling when he asked that question.

"He climbs, Uncle Jake."

Bella disputed that lie from Sage. She knew he climbed, but no way did he climb on top of houses. "He does not, either you or Ryder put him up there. It doesn't matter, all of you are deep trouble for not coming to get me."

"No, Momma, I climb. I promise. I get down. Watch."

Bella shrieked so loud, the whole pack was probably alerted by her distress call. Willow walked up holding Zoe who was clapping for her big brother. He'd jumped off the cabin onto the trampoline before either her or Jacob could stop him.

Ryder cursed, "Damn, we missed it." Bella glared at him and he immediately apologized. "Sorry. I mean, I'm really sorry, Aunt Bella. He never gets hurt, I swear. Are you really calling my mother?"

"Yes." As soon as she saw Ace was perfectly fine from his little stunt, she pulled Jacob to the side. "You better do something about this. Did you hear that? He's done it before. I'm so upset right now, I'm going to put myself into labor and we don't want these twins born too soon."

"Honey, he's adventurous. You gotta hand it to him. He shows no fear and that's pretty impressive."

"No, not impressive in the least. It's not time for bravery, he's only four."

"Practically five, Bells. His birthday's in a few weeks." She was giving him the look that he knew she meant business. "It's not a regular roof. He wasn't that high. You're over-reacting."

"Stop. Don't say another word to me. Handle it right now like a parent, not a buddy. I don't ever want to walk out and catch my son about to fall to his death again. I'm going in the house."

That would have been plenty of drama, but not thirty minutes went by before Lizzie ran in screaming that Willow wrecked her bike. Jacob and Bella ran outside to see how bad. Sage was upset. He felt responsible. They'd designed an obstacle course for their bikes and scooters. Jacob told Bella to run back in for the first aid kit. Willow was still on the ground holding her arm. They were supposed to wear their helmets and it was a good thing Willow was always obedient about that. Of course, Ace was immediately in the thick of it. He was the first one to run to comfort his cousin.

Bella came back out expecting to witness blood and scrapes, hopefully not a broken bone. Instead, Willow was up, without a tear and apparently, shaking it off.

"Wait, you're okay, honey? Do you need a band-aid?"

"No Ma'am, I'm just going to wash the dirt off. It hurt really bad, but only for a second."

Willow walked passed Bella. She told Jake that was another relief. Two major crises were averted.

"I thought it looked worse when she was on the ground,"

Jacob was shaking his head in disbelief. "Me too." He agreed, even Willow said she thought she was bleeding. She said she felt sharp pain at her elbow and her arm got really warm. "I peeled her hand back and looked. It was fine, not even a scrap. She just got dirty. These pack kids are strong. That's what I keep telling you, honey."

"Not invincible, even their fathers need to admit that. None of you are invincible."

Ace took Bella's hand. "I love Willow."

"I know you do, baby. We all do."

"I not let Willow hurt."

Bella knelt down so she could hug her son. He might be the most extreme daredevil four-year-old she'd ever witnessed, but he also had the most tender heart she'd ever come across.

"You're sweet, son, but no more climbing. Daddy told you, right?"

"Yes, I stay down."

Jacob winked at him. Bella didn't miss that. She had this feeling he told him some crap about not climbing when his mom was around. She'd get the truth out of him later. She was just relieved everyone was safe and there were no actual injuries to report today. Hopefully, everyday would be the same.

Bella was driving the kids over to the tribal center. Jacob had gone after Edward. They had regular meetings with one or all of the Cullen's to go over safety and updates. Of course, years had gone by without any threats from Aro. No one actually believed he truly gave up no matter how much time went by. According to Carlisle, the Romanians gave him fits for several years but they'd been recently dealt with, permanently. That's why they were refreshing procedures once again, just in case.

When Bella unbuckled Ace, he asked a question, "Are you mad?"

"No baby. I'm not mad, but you scared me yesterday. I don't want you to get hurt."

"I climb good."

Atticus was so energetic and smart. He excelled in his physical development, he was practically running by ten months of age. She couldn't keep him in a crib to save her life. Just like he always mentioned, he climbed... climbed out, over and up pretty much nonstop. However, his speech had always been a little behind. Bella became worried when he was about eighteen months and was barely saying more the repetitive babbling sounds. It was the pediatrician that reminded her it could be the stress of a new sibling. He checked out perfect with his hearing and eyesight. Carlisle also told her not to worry about it. Some children had delayed speech and it was perfectly normal and had nothing to do with intelligence. Bella never questioned her son's intelligence, he was scary smart.

"I know that you're an excellent climber, runner, jumper, you name it, but... " She decided to use a little reverse psychology, "but Zoe watches everything you do. You need to be more careful and set a safe example."

"Zoe baby."

They were only fourteen months apart, but Zoe still liked being the baby of the family, especially Daddy's baby. He would roll her up in a blanket cocoon most nights for story time. It was perfectly fitting since he nicknamed her his little bouncing junebug before she was ever born. Their sweet baby girl was in for a huge surprise when her brothers arrived.

Jacob was already there with Edward and Rose. They had been working with Bella for a long time. However, she still wasn't where she needed to be controlling the shield. Once, they brought in the relative from Alaska. That was the biggest breakthrough she'd ever had. Kate hurt Jacob and Bella figured out how to protect him with her shield. Edward thought it was extremely important Atticus receive training as well. Bella was reluctant to push him too much because of his age. Before Ace was even a year old, Edward determined after several experiments with newborns at the hospital and other children he could get close to that her son exhibited the same gift she did. He said he heard the others loud and clear, but never a peep from her son. He also constantly insisted, Atticus was way stronger and they had only scratched the surface to his powers.

Ace extended his little fingers, "Hi, Eh."

Edward scowled every time Ace called him "Eh" and Jacob laughing each time he said it only annoyed him more. Jake thought it made Edward sound so unimportant. Edward still had impeccable manners and seemed to let it go pretty quickly. He greeted Ace formally in return, "Nice to see you again, Atticus. I heard you had an adventure yesterday."

Bella frowned at Jake. No matter how freaked out she was, he was always bragging about their son's antics, even to the Cullens.

He confirmed his talents to Edward, "I climb good. Mommy's mad."

Rose got down low to the floor to wave at Zoe. She placed a woven halo of flowers over the crown of her head. She was always giving her gifts. "Boys. They're so silly, aren't they Zoe?"

Zoe felt her head and Rose assured her she looked like a real princess.

After a lengthy chat, Bella and Edward stepped outside alone. "He pretends he likes me, but he refuses to let me in because technically, I'm the enemy. He knows, at four years old, he knows he's controlling the shield. I don't believe for a second he can't pronounce my name. You and Jacob need to work with him more."

"I highly doubt that, Edward. He doesn't understand and you know he's always been behind in his speech. Calm down, he isn't manipulating you for crying out loud. The shield is difficult, it's like an unlocked entity hidden inside of us. Look how long it took me to tap into it and I still struggle. I'm not pressuring him and I won't allow anyone else to. He's only a toddler."

"Not a normal toddler. I don't know why you are always downplaying his abilities. He has always been ahead physically and mentally. You know what I think, he tones down his speech to blend in because he doesn't want to alarm you anymore than he already does. He is holding out on all of us. Let's hope Aro never realizes what I've come to realize or I assure you, the waiting game will be over."

Bella didn't like this kind of talk from anyone, especially Edward. Atticus was her special, but very normal child. She wanted him to be free to be a kid. One of the reasons she stayed human and had this family with Jacob, was because Bella craved a nice, peaceful life. Normal sounded like paradise to her after years of entanglement with the supernatural.

"What do you want to see anyway?"

"I want to see what else he's hiding. You know I hate to admit this, but I'm telling you the combination of yours and the dog's DNA resulted in something extraordinary."

"Thanks, I think. What about Zoe? She's ours and you read her fine. Can't she tell you anything?"

"Zoe is a fabulous child as well. She is her mother's daughter, but she thinks in blips: flowers, princesses, dolls, chicken nuggets, ice cream. Not necessarily in that order."

"Don't lie? You've tried to listen to my unborn twins, haven't you?"

"Yes, and I don't hear a thing."

"Maybe that's because they're not born yet."

He said no because he pretended to be a pharmaceutical rep once and waited in a waiting room full of pregnant ladies. He heard all sorts of things. Bella grimaced. If that wasn't a tad creepy, she didn't know what was.

"So the twins will be like Atticus?"

"Maybe, but only time will tell or maybe Atticus is a one of a king. How much longer do you have? You look rather... "

He shut up before he said the wrong thing. She knew she was enormous, but didn't need to hear it from him, "Six weeks, if I make it. Twins are often early."

Jacob came out with one kid under each arm. Edward and Rose were in the process of saying their goodbyes when he added Zoe wanted french fries with extra ketchup for dinner.

She agreed, "Fri fri, pwease."

Jacob growled. "Stay outta my little girl's head, weirdo."

"I was merely proving a point to Bella. I meant no harm. What about you, Atticus? Think of anything, anything at all. It's like a guessing game. You think and I'll guess."

Bella and Jake both said it was okay. "You can think of dinner like sister did. That's all you have to do."

Ace wiggled to get down so Jacob put him back on the ground. Their son walked directly in front of Edward and stared intently into his golden eyes. Minutes passed, they all held their breath, so to speak, before Ace made a declaration, "You smell yuck." He then grabbed Zoe's hand and the two trotted off to the car, skipping happily like children so often did.

Jacob couldn't contain his laughter, Bella shoved him, but he kept laughing longer than necessary, "He's all yours, dog. You put him up to that, I'm sure."

"No, I didn't. I would have said something way worse than 'yuck.' Next time, I want to see the pixie. She better damn well have a vision for me soon. She's so lame, she never could even find Monica for us. I swear, her psychic license needs revoking."

Bella felt a sense of loss when Jacob brought up Monica. She made it over two full years on the reservation with them, but after the rejection and heartbreak of not moving forward with Quil and a subsequent bout with depression, she fled one night without as much as a note. None of them had heard from her since.

Bella managed to get in touch with Monica's mother. That had only added to the mystery. Because they all thought that's who Monica was in touch with regularly, but the mother insisted they'd been estranged since Monica ran off at nineteen. She even said Monica never came back when her grandmother was dying. That threw them all for a loop. Monica said her mom was a nut-job. Someone was lying and when they added everything up, all signs pointed at Monica. Barry took it hard, but there was nothing they could do now. It was like she disappeared off the face of the earth. Bella hoped wherever she was, she'd found happiness and that she remained safe.

Bella rested against Jacob's chest. He made her night easy by taking them out to dinner. Zoe ate more ketchup than anything else and Jacob still bought her a milkshake to share with her brother.

"Did you tell Ace to say that Edward smelled?"

"No, but maybe he picked up on that from the legends we teach the younger generation about the cold ones."

"I don't think that's all it was."

"I don't either, but I didn't want you to worry. You already worry about him too much."

"What about the other boys?"

"Sam mentioned something recently about sensitive hearing with Ryder. I wasn't too concerned since he and Sage are way closer to the age of the latest ones."

A year ago, the pack gained two new members, one thirteen, one fourteen. The pack was sixteen strong. Leah thought maybe she'd stick to motherhood only when Raelyn was born, but at six weeks postpartum, her wolf re-emerged. She and Bella were the only ones to have girls during the boom. All the rest had boys. Jacob said the pack continued to sense danger as well as the need to protect, to grow in numbers and strength. They'd all accepted the fact that another generation would overlap, veterans and new ones working together.

"But the boys."

He finished her sentence, "Are part of this legacy. We're not going to tell them to stop like before."

"Except for my son. You will tell him 'no' or I will. He isn't the same as the older boys."

Jacob held her a little tighter and kissed the side of her head. "We have to wait and see, honey. I can't make that promise to you. You're right, he's most definitely not like all the other boys. The bloodsucker's also right in this instance. He's holding back. He's stronger than you think and he's capable of things I can't wrap my mind around." Jacob said he'd been putting off having a long talk with him. He overheard him telling Zoe a story recently when they were supposed to be in bed.

"What kind of story?"

"It was just a story, but he was pretty damn articulate for a few minutes until he heard me in the hall, then he changed his delivery. I was being my usual stealth self and he sensed me."

Bella remembered those couple of times Jacob gave permission for Carlisle to test Ace's blood, but they couldn't get it to work. "Jake, have you ever seen him bleed?"

"What?"

"Atticus wouldn't bleed for Carlisle's blood test. He is the roughest kid on the reservation. I've never put a band-aid on him."

"I'm sure he bleeds, Bells. His heart is beating which means blood's pumping through his veins. He's just been lucky, I guess."

"I'm scared."

"Don't. We got this. Everything's been going fine, we're all a little worked up about the Romanian news. Relax, how many are helping you tomorrow?"

"I don't know, maybe three or four."

"I'll double it. Then we're going to have an important pack meeting and we'll end the day with a big bonfire. You deserve a celebration in your honor."

Bella had landed a national magazine article. They were coming to La Push the following week to do a full spread on the cultural center she helped establish. Collin's clinics were getting a mention as well. Some of the guys were going to help her with a few manual labor tasks and the heavy lifting she wasn't capable of doing herself. She was determined the place would be in tip-top shape for the pictures.

Jacob rubbed his hand over her taut abdomen. "How are my boys? You sure you're up for all this extra work this week?"

"Yes, I'm feeling great."

Jacob had a skill for finding the resting place for each twin. He already knew Maximus was coming out first. He was curled lower on her right side but Rebel was always kicking her high just under her ribs. There was a great debate about these names, but Jacob had insisted he get to name the boys, since Bella named the first two children. He told them goodnight and that he loved them.

She tilted her head up to give him a kiss goodnight, but his mouth felt so comforting and pleasing against her lips, she didn't want to stop. Jacob's kisses washed away all the anxious thoughts and worries she'd accumulated over the past few days. He was cautious because Bella was in the latter stages of a twin pregnancy. Every time they managed to make love, he'd always say it was the last time until the boys arrived, but Bella insisted it was still perfectly safe. She'd recently had a checkup and was experiencing a textbook pregnancy.

She wiggled her bottom against him while her hands explored whatever warm skin she could feel behind her. "Please, Jake. If you don't touch me right now, I'll start to think you find me hideous."

He moved her hair to the side and kissed her neck. "You know that's a lie. I think you're beautiful pregnant. I always tell you."

"But am I still desirable to you?"

He moved one hand up to her full breast so he could tweak her hardened nipple. His other hand caressed the place where she grew their twin sons. After a few minutes of soft kisses to her neck, shoulders and back, Jacob reached in between them and pulled away her tank top. His fingers walked down her hip and looped under the edge of her panties. She raised her heavy bottom up as he removed them. His boxers disappeared next so they were fully skin on skin.

Bella twisted her head around, so she could kiss his greedy lips. He moved his hand further south. She opened her legs wider for her husband so he could soothe that delicate ache she suffered whenever he turned her on to the point of no return. They'd both said it before, but pregnancy sex was pretty damn hot. He rubbed her swollen sex spreading her desire all around.

"You're so fucking sexy, Bells." He kissed his mark causing her to buck her hips into his hand. "I desire you always. Don't ever question that."

She moaned in response to what his fingers were doing to her. "Please, Jake. I need you."

He didn't tease her or make her wait any longer. Jacob slipped in between her folds with ease. That moment always took her breath away. Their bodies joined together completing the union their souls continuously endured.

Bella urged him to move. He pumped his engorged cock in and out of her as they lay side by side. As soon as she was nearing her peak, she tossed a leg over him. He slipped his bulky thigh in between hers so that their legs were stacked together like missing pieces of a puzzle. Three bumps against her sensitive spot and she was exploding in pleasure all over her lover.

Jacob nipped her earlobe. He urged her on with his words. "You like that, huh. You're so wet, baby, it's dripping down my balls."

She couldn't even form a response with her words. He insisted she do it again the same way and minutes later, she did. They kept it up until Jacob said he couldn't hold back any longer. He gripped his fingers around her hips as drove into her slick heat.

He rolled her clit between his thumb and forefinger. "You're going to come with me."

It wasn't he question, he was telling her what to do. Seconds later, Bella's belly tightened, her core pulsed with powerful sensations. Her mind blurred, warmth overwhelmed her as every muscle inside her body twitched and tingled. Every thrust felt deeper. Each one pushed her closer to the finish line. Jacob growled in her ear. "Fuck, baby, you feel so good."

His rough sexy voice coaxed her the rest of the way. They exploded together like so many times before. She'd never tire of that incredible physical and emotional release. She was completely wiped out, but her body continued to hum all over for several minutes. Bella went pliant in Jacob's embrace.

She heard the worry in his reaction, "Shit, Bells. I'm sorry. I got carried away. It was too much. Are you okay? Is it the babies? You're having contractions aren't you?"

She politely nodded. "Just a little bit, it's normal though. Hand me some water." She knew if she slowly sipped on some water and stayed still, focused on her deep breathing, that she'd relax and so would her uterus.

"That's it, that was definitely the last time."

Bella turned toward him, found his lips and gave him a soft kiss. "Hey, watch what you say. It'll never be our last time."

"I mean until after the boys get here and you've had time to heal. I'm just going to have to resort to self-love for a couple of months, but I've been there before plenty of times."

"Jake, I'm fine. It was just... "

"Fucking amazing."

"Yes, so incredible and very intense." They kissed again.

"I love you."

"Seriously, babe. I love everything about our life. You're an amazing husband. You provide for us and yet you support my interests and passions. Our kids are beyond fortunate to have you for a father. You balance so many things and do all of them well. It's almost ridiculous and I never imagined I could love you more than I did the day we got married, but I do. I keep falling more and more in love with you."

He kissed the tip of her nose, "Jeez, woman, give you a couple of orgasms and you go all sentimental. I think you're embellishing my abilities a bit, but I agree, our love is a powerful thing."

Bella twisted his nipple. "A couple? It was more like four, maybe a hint of a fifth one. I don't even know, they ran together at times. It's not just the sex talking. I meant every compliment."

They snuggled into their comfortable position. Jacob adjusted the pillow she used under her enormous stomach.

"I like you too, Bells, but no more seductions. That was fuck hot, but you're getting really... " Jacob's voice trailed off. He was choosing his words carefully.

"I'm getting really, what?"

"Nothing. Um, far along, that's all I was going to say."

"Watch it, Black. Edward almost slipped up and called me big today, too."

"Oh, that's just wrong. Don't ever bring his name up in our bedroom."

"Sorry, my bad. I know what I look like. I've never looked this huge."

"No honey, you've never been more beautiful." They gave each other a final goodnight kiss. "Sweat dreams, we have a big day tomorrow."

"I can't believe you wanted to come to work with Mommy. Claire was going to make cookies with Zoe later. You could've stayed at home and played."

Atticus insisted on going to the tribal center with her. She gave in when he followed her around the house this morning while she was getting ready. She told him he could go, but no distracting his uncles. They could play at the bonfire tonight, but this morning was all about getting chores done. She knew he really liked to hang out in the section geared towards children. He worked puzzles and colored pictures in there whenever he accompanied her to work. Now that she had added a crate of building blocks, he was even more attached. Jacob claimed he was sure to follow in his footsteps, he was such a clever builder.

Bella and Ace started the big coffee maker in the kitchen area before the guys arrived. He insisted on standing on a chair beside her so he could fill the carafe. She was having four dozen donuts delivered as well. They would work harder on a caffeine and sugar high. The sound of the double doors opening and closing alerted her, the men had arrived. Jacob was always true to his word, he sent extras. Zane and Quil walked in first. Those two had come a long way. Zane struggled with a little heartbreak in the beginning, but he and Claire had maintained a strong friendship. He'd recently met a nice girl from college. Bella could thank Brady for taking the reigns and being a strong male role model when he became the official step-dad. They were all super excited that Brady and Brit were having their first child together about three months after Bella's due date.

Quil and Claire decided to use chaperons for the remainder years until she was an adult. It was important to Quil to not cross the line, so they always hung out with the group or at least another couple. She would be eighteen soon. She and Quil already felt like one of the other couples to Bella, but they had a made a promise to wait to be out in the open until that monumental birthday.

Embry, Collin and one of the pups announced their arrival next. Seth surprised her as well. He showed up last and told her a car was approaching. "Should I go check it out?"

Bella said, "Not so fast. You know damn well that's the donut lady. I'll intercept that delivery." Ace slipped his hand in Bella's when she turned towards the exit. "You stay put. I'm grabbing the donuts."

"No, Mommy! Don't!" he sounded a little bratty.

She didn't know what his deal was other than getting up too earlier, but then he started shaking almost like a convulsion. Bella screamed. All the guys rushed to his side. Collin told her to back up, but she refused to let go of her son. She barely had seconds to know the gravity of the situation. The doors to the center shattered under an invisible force. A dense fog filled the room. She heard howls and screams initially, but that was short-lived. Actually, she lost all sense of time and place. Maybe it wasn't short, maybe it lasted for hours.

Most of her senses failed her, but her skin ignited. Every single place on Bella's body burned with intensity. She couldn't see a thing. Hard thumps were the only sounds that remained. Falling. Everything was collapsing around her. The pack had fallen. She was no longer standing nor was her son. His hand disappeared from hers and she had no idea where he was. Her voice didn't register, but in her mind she screamed for her pack, for Jacob, for her son. No one responded because nothing was actually uttered.

There was pain, agony and a sense of loss. Her soul experienced the worst separation imaginable, it essentially tore as she was whisked away... far, far away from her home and from her imprint.

Life had been storybook perfect for so long, but in an instant, nothing was right. It was like a storm arrived with absolutely no warning and La Push was consumed in darkness.

~Thanks so much for reading.

Who's still with me? I'm not a huge beggar for reviews, but your thoughts, comments and questions are really important to me right now.

Breaking it up into sections:

1. What are you thinking about Ace? Maybe Edward said it best, Bella and Jacob's DNA combined to form an extraordinary child.

2. That love scene? Wink, wink. I figured you all deserved that since I was about to pull the rug out.

3. Where is Bella? What do you think happened with Ace? Who is gravely worried about the fate of the pack?

If you thought that was intense, you haven't seen anything yet. Jacob's POV is next, along with one of the biggest shockers of the whole damn story. This wasn't labeled angst for nothing, guys.

FYI, even I cry when I read my own words.