Chapter Eighteen

Allison knocks on our door the next morning with a bright smile on her face. Embry and I are wrapped in each other's arms, still naked, but with Manny between us. She giggles and she takes a picture with a camera she had for some reason. She walks over to Embry's side of the bed and continues to snap photos While moving around the bed. Embry wakes up when she knocks into the edge of the bed.

"Mom, what are you doing in here?" Embry asks sleepily. I wake up and wrap Manny in my arms more before looking around.

"Just taking pictures of the little family of their first Christmas together. But, it would seem, I caught my son and his girlfriend the night after having sex. Did you put Manny in another room before or was he here the whole time?" Allison says with a huge smile.

"Do I seem like a cruel dad to have my son see me have sex with his mother?" Embry grumbles.

"Baby, you are admitting to your mother we had sex last night in her house," I say sleepily while patting his chest. Embry turns red and pulls the duvet over us.

"Mom, please get out of our room!" Embry exclaims, now that he is awake. Allison skips on out, leaving us alone. Embry lays back and looks at me and Manny sleeping a little more.

"You look beautiful from this angle with our son," Embry whispers. I open my eyes slowly and smile a little.

"So do you, I enjoyed last night," I say. Embry chuckles and kisses Manny's little fist. He is only in a diaper since it was hot with Embry and me around him. I watch him suck on his pacifier as he dreams his little dreams of eating and pooping, at least that is what we think he is dreaming of. "Merry Christmas."

"Merry Christmas, our first one as a family," Embry says.

"But I believe it is our second as a couple," I giggle. Embry kisses zmanny's little fist and nuzzles his nose against the sleeping boy. Manny shudders and then settles back to sleep easily. I touch Embry's cheek gently when he kisses our son's chubby cheek.

"I am glad we decied to have him in our lives. He is so precious and he is my pride and you for bringing him into our lives and into this world, Marinna," Embry says softly. We lok at each other big smiles when Allison knocks on the door to hurry up in getting dressed. I laugh when Embry groans and he rolls out of bed to get himself dressed first. Manny feels the bed shift and he begins to whimper at the sudden coldness where his father just was. I pull my little man into my arms as I get up and go to grab his little Chirstmas outfit. I dress in Embry's big shirt and his hoodie with a pair of fleece pajamas pants. Embry is dressed in a t-shirt, shorts and his hair is a mess still. I try to help him get it under control, but we end up kissing deeply for a long time, before Manny reminds us of his presence. The three of us walk down to the living room to see that Allison has everything ready for us.

"Merry Christmas!" Allison exclaims. She takes Manny from me and then snaps photos of me and Embry standing together under the mistletoe. We share a deep kiss once more and we smile at each other. "Awww, you two are so cute together. But, it is time to open presents before you two head to Billy's."

"Aren't you going as well, Allison?" I ask, as I sit on the couch with Embry at my feet. Allison bounces Manny a little and sits opposite us.

"Sadly no, I have to work at the dinner today. But, I will be there for dinner," Allison says. So that is why she woke us and is holding Manny close. "Now will one of you open up the presents already?"

"Alright, alright, this ons is for Manny from Uncle Sam and Aunt Emily," Embry says. He picks up the first one to his left and he shakes the large box.

"I think most of the presents are for your son, baby," I giggle as he opens the present. Inside is a ton of clothes and a few toys stuffed inside. "He is going to be spoiled soon with all this stuff."

"Not at all, he is going to be well loved and happy baby boy," Allison says. Embry rolls his eyes as he goes to find another present. We enjoy the morning as a family and have many laughs. It is long aft we clean up around lunch that Allison announces she is heading to work. Manny and I wave goodbye as she drives off and then we go to play with his new toys. My sweet boy stares at his toys and he begins to smile a little when I start cooing to him. Embry leans against the doorframe as he watches us enjoy this happy moment together. I kiss Manny's tummy and he squirms with a small giggle, which makes my heart melt. He has grown so much in the past few months and he is slowly growing faster than most babies. He reaches a hand uo to my and I take it to kiss it and to pretend to eat it. He giggles more and he does it once more.

"Marinna," Embry says. Manny jumps at Embry's husky voice and he looks around with his eyes to find the source of the voice. I look up at him to see he has Allison's camera and he snaps a quick picture. He walks over to join us on the floor and he kisses my cheek. "Manny loves you so much."

"He loves you too," I say. Manny looks at his daddy with a beautiful smile that is just like his daddy's. Embry picks Many up and lifts him to give our sweet boy an eskimo kiss.

Months later

Manny is starting to learn how to crawl and trying his hardest to learn how to walk with Embry and I. My sweet boy has gotten so big and his hair is getting a little lighter now. It is a dirty blonde, but his green eyes stand out agaisnt his beautifully tanned skin. I return home from running errands and find Manny and Embry bonding in the living room. Embry has Manny's little feet on his as he holds his little hands and the two are walking around together. We are still at Allison's and we have gotten used to being in the hbosue since she is rarely home and working two jobs. I put the grocery's down and smile at my little boy when he sees me.

"Hi, mi amore, are you walking with daddy?" I ask sweetly to Manny. He grunts and tries to come to me. Embry notices and walks him over to me with a big smile. I hold out my hands for my two boys and capture Manny once he is within arms length. I pepper my son's face with kisses and hear his sweet giggles.

"Mama," Manny says and he pats my cheek. Embry hugs us together and he kisses me softly. Manny gets upset and pushes Embry away from me.

"Manny, you have to share mama with daddy," Embry says. Manny shakes his head and lays it on my shoudler while holding me closely. "Well, I just lost mama to my little boy."

"Emanuel, give your daddy a kiss," I say. Manny looks at me and then to embry's waiting cheek. He leans over and gives his daddy a peck on thew cheek. Embry smiles and ruffles his son's curly hair softly. "Good job, mi amore."

"Did you get everything we needed?" Embry asks, while going to rummage through the grocery bags.

"Yes, I did, but that does not mean you can go through it and find what you want," I laugh and nudge him away with my hip. Embry purrs and he pulls me close to him. We look into each other's eyes lovingly and share a sweet kiss.

"How are you feeling today?" Embry asks softly. Just like we thought would happen, I am pregnant once more. Manny does not understand since he is only seven almost eight months old.

"I am fine and so is the baby," I say. Embry splays his hand over my still flat stomach and he smiles widely. My cell phone rings and I rush to get it, only to see it is Billy claling.

"Hi dad," I say calmly.

"Marinna?" Billy says with worry.

"Dad, what is the matter? Are you okay?" I ask. Embry turns to me and we sens something with ajacob. "Where is Jake?!"

"That is the thing, he ran off after he saw the invitation to Bella's wedding. You have ot go and find him, Marinna," Billy says.

"Alright, I will call Sam and have him start the search. I am going to bring Manny to you and have Emily or Sue stay with you guys," I says quickly.

"Okay, I will be here," Billy says before hanging up. Embry rushes to gather Manny's things and I hold my son close to me while trying to remain calm. Sam's voice comes to my head and he sounds worried.

'Marinna, I heard about Jacob. You need to remain calm or you are going to hurt the baby,' Sam says softly.

'I am taking Manny to Billy's and then joining you in the search for him, and don't you dare tell me no,' I respond. Embry comes back and we rush to get into the truck. I refuse to out Manny in his carseat and Embry drives us quickly to Billy's. Once we are parked in front of the house, Embry gives us one last kiss and takes off before me. I hurry to get Manny's things and walk into Billy's house. He smiles at me when I run over and lean down to give him a big hug. Billy takes my son and gives me a nod about him being okay. I kiss both of them on the cheek and run out thbe front door.

'Jacob, please come back and we can talk things through,' I call out to Jacob. But, he refuses to listen and I try to follow his scent. I run as fast as I can in my human form and try again to get ahold of Jacob. He is near the Canadian border when I catch up and tackle him.

"Jacob Black, stop and looks at me!" I scream when Jacob tries to throw me off.

'Get off me, Marinna, and leave me alone!' Jacob snarls and finally bucks me off. I land in a tree and snarl at him. 'Go home to your litle family and stay out of this!'

"No, I am your sister! I am here to help you and I will not let you run away from this!" I snap while jumping down on him. He uses his paw to swat at me like a fly and I go flying again. I stand up and my temper flares up quickly and I suddenly feel myself begining to shift. My mind is screaming at me not to shift, but it is too late. My wolf comes out and I let out a loud roar at Jacob. My wolf is white as snow and as big as Sam somehow. Jacob looks at me with anger and worry about me being in wolf form and we charge at one another. Sam yells at us, making us stop, but Jacob runs away before Sam can arrive. I take deep breathes at the pain radiating through me as I shift back to human form. The boys arrive and Sam and Embry run over to me. I am crying and holding onto you stomach tightly. It is then that we realise that my anger and then the shifting caused me to lose the baby. Embry whimpers and he lays next to me with his nose against my stomach where our child just was not too long ago.