Jacob's Pov continued…

We both turned to the back seat and looked at the kids who were all asleep, I couldn't help but smile at that, they were so young and innocent…

Leah called the cops and Ambulance while I checked on the other man who was still alive but unconscious. The cops did the whole cop thing and asked us questions about what happened and I told them what happened, except the wolf as a large brown bear. Charlie gave us questionable glances when the rest of the cops and paramedics and asked us;

"Was it really a bear or is it something… pack related?" He had been let in on the secret when my cousin, Brady, was at our house visiting and phased accidentally. Man that had been hard seeing my fifteen year old cousin phase right in front of me, taunting me as he convulsed because I couldn't do anything to help him.

"Pack related Charlie… I think I might know who it is too." I sighed running my hands through my hair miserably

"I have been watching the kids down at the reservation while I have been there… none seemed the right age or showing the signs." Charlie sighed, rubbing his arm where he had a tattoo of the pack mark. He was so proud when he got it, it was a mark of belonging and respect, one of the many reasons he got it was because of the cops side of it. Every time he got a complaint of our… 'cult' behaviour he would pretend to go check it out and investigate, then just brush the complaint to the side.

"It wasn't a kid from the reservation," I sighed, looking at Charlie with rare tears budding in my eyes, I didn't let them fall "It was Mackayla."

"Fuck." Charlie swore then looked at Leah and the kids ashamed "Sorry I didn't mean too… but Macky… you really think so?"

"Charlie I really don't think there is any other option of who it could be." I mumbled "You know she went missing a few months back, there has been no sign of her… it is the only logical option, really."

"Logical," Charlie chuckled, looking strained "I don't even know the meaning of that word."

"When was the last time you saw her?" I asked, Charlie was one of the only people that saw her on a pretty much regular basis compared to anyone else

"I dunno… maybe two years ago… the Cullen's," he spat "Have been making it increasingly difficult to see her… they were always away or when I could see them I had to be working." As soon as he found out about how Bella… took advantage of me and wouldn't let me see my child he pretty much disowned her, in all complete truth he hated her. He hated how she lied to him over and over about stuff, how she gave up her humanity for Edward and in his opinion was the worst mother not even money could buy. He loved Mackayla though, even more than when Bella was normal, I think it was him in a way trying to protect her from what they were.

"What about you Jake?" He asked clasping his hand on my should as a show of support and comfort

"I think… it has been about… five or six years, maybe a little longer." I sighed, a pang of longing hit me like a ton of bricks, she was my baby girl and I deserved to see her. I also felt guilty, it was me who gave Bella the other half of her… maybe if I hadn't then we wouldn't be in this mess.

"Don't blame yourself, son, you tried your hardest to reach out but the other bit was up to her. As cruel as this sounds but… You have your own family to worry about; you have done the best you can." He said, moustache twitching, his eyes sparkling with unshed tears. He really did hate that he raised Bella and she turned out the way she did, I don't think he will ever stop blaming himself

I nodded and clasped him on the forearm "Thanks Charlie, you really are a part of this tribe. Your blood or colour doesn't matter, your heart and mind does and for that the tribe thanks you… we wouldn't be the same without you, brother."

He nodded but I could tell that he was really touched by what I said "What are we going to do about Mackayla? I mean… once everything calms down a bit will she move back there or… will she stay here?"

"I don't know Charlie." I shook my head "But like you said I just can't drop everything for her… I have my own family to look out for…"

"And," Charlie prodded knowing I wanted to say more "Don't worry about me son, this is your life, your child and your decisions… you need to make those decisions on what suits you and your family. No one else can."

"And I don't know if I want a volatile new wolf around my family… she may be my daughter and I love her but I don't know how much I can trust her, I mean I haven't seen her I years. In all honesty I don't even know her anymore." I shook my head, feeling my conflicting emotions clash. She was my daughter and I wanted her to live with me but at the same time I knew a danger for her to for my family. It left me feeling like and knowing I was in a tight spot, but that's what you get a snarky voice said in my mind, for being so stupid to believe Bella might want you just because she was having your child.

"We will work something out but first you need to calm down and take some time to think about this, believe me you don't want to make any rash decisions in these situations, son." Charlie offered before he asked "Where were you going today anyway?"

And just like that we were talking about what we were going to do in Port Angeles, that's what I liked about Charlie, once he asked or said all that needed to be said he moved on and you weren't left with that 'Sooo, what do I say now silence?'. He finished up his report on the accident and waved goodbye as he cruised back towards Forks, I sighed, I really needed that chat.

"Jacob?" Leah asked softly, walking up behind me "The boys are getting hungry, are we going to keep going to PA (Port Angeles) or are we going to just go home?"

I sighed and rubbed my face "I don't know, what do you want to do? I'm happy to do either."

"Well lets go then and not let this morning ruin our fun" she smiled at me, giving me a quick kiss on the lips before enveloping me in a much needed hug

I sighed and felt some of the tension leave my body and kissed her on the forehead before I walked over to the driver's side. I checked everyone had their seat belts on and pulled out and started onto PA again. It turned out that the rest of the day was really but also tiring for our boys, I chuckled as I carried William and Charlie (twin 1), Leah carried Harry (twin 2). The sun was setting as I pulled out and headed onto the road that lead to La Push, my hand firmly grasped in Leah's. I knew no matter what happened soon that she and my boys would always be there for me, and nothing, I repeat, nothing, will ever change that…