Chapter Thirteen
I pull up into the driveway at Billy's, Charlie was not home so I had Bella keep it for him. As I am getting out of the truck, the front door opens and Matthew comes running over to me. I smile widely and rush to give him a big hug. He has become much more muscular and he looks hot for being half vampire and half shifter. Once I am in his arms, Matthew spins me around and he kisses my hair. We laugh and remain like this for a long time.
"I missed you, Mattie," I whisper.
"I missed you too. I hear I am getting a niece or nephew soon," Matthew says as he pulls away to look at me. He gasps when he see my baby bump and crouches down to touch the baby. "Hello, little alien, I am your Uncle Matthew. No giving your mommy a hard time because I love my sister very much and do not like her in pain."
"Mattie, the baby is not an alien," I giggle.
"Yes it is when it is Embry's baby," Matthew says with a big smile.
"Now why are you insulting me and calling my baby names, Matthew," Embry says, as he walks from behind the truck. I smile at him as he walks over to hold me close and give me a small kiss. Matthew stands back to let us have our moment together.
"Well, at least you are taking good care of my sister. You better do the same for my niece and nephew," Matthew says sternly. Embry sighs and puts his hand on our baby. "Come on, let's go inside to keep Marinna from getting sick."
The three of us walk inside to the smell of Italian food being prepared. Matthew was always good at preparing food from our country. I sit on the couch with a long sigh and Embry sits in front of me to talk to our baby about our day. I smile as I play with his hair and allow him his special moment with our child. Matthew is in the kitchen finishing what he is doing. Embry looks up at me with a big smile when the baby kicks to let him know that the baby is listening.
"Have you been thinking of names?" Embry asks me softly. He lays his head on my lap as he rubs my tummy softly, of which feels really good.
"Not really, since we are not sure of the sex yet. But we can pick out some names now," I say. Embry nods and kisses where the baby kicks softly. "Embry, what is the matter?"
"I am just thinking is all," Embry murmurs. I touch his cheek and he looks at me with a hint of worry and sadness.
"Baby, why are you looking like you are scared?"
"Marinna, what if we cannot give our child the best life? What we if we can barely afford food and stuff since we are so young?"
"Embry, we have many people on this very reservation that can help us out with the things we need. Have faith in their help just as they said they would do. Besides, as long as you and I are happy together, our child will be happy too."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I am sure. I love you and even if we are struggling to make ends meet, I will never leave you." Embry sits on the couch and pulls me into a deep, passionate kiss. Someone clears their throat and I see Billy sitting there with an eyebrow raised and a smile on his face.
"You have to wait until this child is born before you start making another one," Billy teases. Embry blushes when I start to laugh at Billy's comment. The two of us curl up together when Billy leaves and we begin to watch a movie before dinner.
Months Later
I sit in the living room with a blanket draped over my legs as I watch a show on tv waiting for the guys to get back. Billy comes in with a smile and he hands me my macaroni from the other day. I smile and take the bowl before he goes back to the kitchen to talk to Sue and Charlie. Matthew comes in from his workout in the garage and he plops down on the couch.
"Gross, dude," I gag a little. "Go and shower before I die from your sweaty stench!"
"For that, I am going to make you suffer," Matthew says with a smile and he jumps up to pull my face into his armpit. I squeal and hit his chest as hard as I can to get him to let me go.
"Matthew, let my girlfriend go before you kill her and my son," Embry says. He rushes over and pulls Matthew away with a laugh. I laugh at the guys as they fight for a moment before Matthew leaves us to go shower at last. Embry sits next to me and he kisses my lips softly with his hand on my stomach. "How are you two doing?"
"We are alright and a little hungry since we have macaroni in my hands to eat at last," I giggle. We look at my large stomach and smile when we feel the baby moving. "He is getting so big and moving much more now."
"He is going to be a strong boy like his daddy," Embry says. He kisses my cheek and rubs my stomach a little. "Are you sure you don't want anything for Christmas?"
"Yes, I am sure," I giggle. "We are sixteen and about to have a baby. I have everything I want this Christmas."
"I love you so much," Embry says. He cups my cheek and kisses my lips softly. Someone clears their throat and we look to see Jacob and Billy smiling at us.
"When do you guys leave to defend the Cullens?" I ask, not wanting to know the actual answer. Embry takes my hand in his and he gives it a small squeeze.
"We meet with them in the morning where Edward told us to. I am not going to tell you because you might sneak over and try to aid us when you know well enough not to since you are pregnant and you could get killed because they are not fond of hybrids. Marinna, promise you will stay with dad?" Jacob says.
"You know I cannot keep promises very well. Just promise me that you will bring Embry home in one piece and safe. I don't want another incident like we did with you and I would not leave Sam's house for weeks," I say. Jacob sighs with a smile and nods his head.
"Alright, let's get going before we are too late in getting what we need for our presents for everyone and for groceries. Sue will be here while we are gone," Billy says. I roll my eyes and I get up to get my purse and keys to the truck so I can drive him. Embry helps Billy into the truck when I come out.
"Embry, did you put the carseat back into my room after we were done with trying to learn how to use it?" I ask with a wide smile. Embry growls and he pulls me into his arms to kiss my lips.
"Marinna, Embry, we have some errands to run," Billy chuckles. Jacob and Embry get into the back and I hop into the driver's seat. Sue waves to us as we pull out of the driveway and she pulls in, we all know she is going to be cleaning the house thoroughly while we are gone.
I walk, more like waddle, through the grocery store with Embry's hand on the small of my back. He remains close as he reads off what we need and we walks the aisle for the item. I stop and take a few deep breathes when the baby moves and kicks me in the ribs.
"Marinna, are you okay?" Embry asks with worry.
"I am fine, just got a strong kick from the baby is all," I say with a smile. Embry takes my hand and helps me walk and finish our task. Billy and Jacob are waiting outside when we are done and Billy raises his brows when he sees my pale face.
"Marinna, are you alright?" Billy asks. Being the father of three, he knows when a woman is hurting from her baby.
"I am fine, dad," I say. I squeeze Embry's hand in pain and take a sharp breathe. "I just need to get home to rest my feet since it is already hard for me to do my daily tasks around the house."
"Alright, Jacob, take the bags from her," Billy says. Jacob takes the grocery bags from me and he takes them to the truck. While Billy and Embry help me to the truck. I grab the seat and whimper in pain as I feel a rush of what feels like fire flow through me.
"Dad, did she just?" Jacob asks.
"No way," Embry mutters.
"She just had a contraction, I believe. Let's get her home to Sue and one of you needs to call Sam and Emily," Billy says.
"No, I am alright it was just something that I have been doing normally," I protest, but it is too late.