Chapter Thirty-Two
Jasper kisses my shoulder as we share our first dance as husband and wife. Alice gave me my flats to get out of those evil high heels. I smile as I twirl a piece of Jasper hair at his neck around my index finger. We have been so close that it is as if we are now glued together and it was starting to annoy a few people a bit. Manny was so happy that he did not know about the surprise we were planning for him tonight. When the song ended for us, Jasper and I went to get the microphone from Alice and we smiled widely.
"Thank you everyone for coming to this wonderful day that I made the woman of my dreams my wife. But, we are also here to not only celebrate our union. We are also all hear to celebrate a certain little boy's birthday. SO, if Sam and Jacob would bring in the wonderful cake for our little Emmanuel Call-Cullen,' Jasper says into the mic. Manny gasps and he looks around happily when Sam and Jacob bring out a large cake with wolves and little dinosaurs. My little boy jumps up and down in his chair as the cake is placed before him. I look over at Embry and he walks over to Manny with a sad smile on his face. Embry and I stand by our son and he kiss his cheeks.
"Happy birthday, baby boy," I say happily. Manny kisses my cheek and gives me a big hug.
"I wuv you, mama," Manny says sweetly. He turns to Embry and gives his daddy a hug. Then with the help of me and Embry, the three of us blow out his one candle and we all clap for him. Manny smiles widely and he continues to clap when everyone comes around to give him a hug. Manny holds my hand and Embry's hand as we sing happy birthday and then the three of us blew out his one candle together. Everyone applauds and then bring over the gifts for Manny before pulling out a few wedding gifts.
Weeks Later
I smile at Jasper laying on our bed when I come back from taking the laundry downstairs. He has Manny on his chest as our little boy sleeps peacefully. The two of us decided to wait to go on our honeymoon with the Volturis due to arrive in the next week or so. Jasper smiles at me when I climb onto the bed and then curl up against my lovely husband and our son. Manny's gentle breathing was soft and it tickled my face as I looked at his sleeping face.
"Are you sure you are well enough to stand against the Volturi?" Jasper asks. He pulls me closer to him, as far as my now protruding baby belly would let me. I smile up at him and kiss his chin softly.
"I am your wife now and you said if I married you sooner then I could stand at your side to help defend your family. Besides, Jacob and Sam will be there with the boys. Manny is spending the next few days with Billy and I am fine," I say. Jasper smiles and then lifts my chin to kiss my lips more.
"How is my darling wife and little boy doing?" Jasper asks. I roll my eyes at his persistence that we are having a little boy when I am getting a feeling we are getting a little girl in a few months. Bella was the first to notice and she has been keeping an eye on me since we announced to the family that we were going to be having a baby. But, no one on either side of the family knows that the baby is Embry's, except for Carlisle that is. The the baby has grown quickly and I now look like I am five months pregnant. Jasper fears that if I get any bigger then I will not be able to act as a witness or that I will be an easy target. The Cullens had brought many people to be their witnesses and we are all thankful for their support. Jasper has been making many phone calls lately and driving back and forth to Seattle for some business, but refuses to tell me what it is he is doing. Manny stirs a bit and he moans while shifting himself on Jasper.
"Jazz, the baby is fine," I finally say. Jasper kisses the top of my head while I move Manny's hair out of his face. "Our little Manny is going to need a haircut soon."
"No, he is fine with his long hair and he seems to enjoying it very much. Besides, he would not be able to stay still to get a proper haircut," jasper teases. I giggle and kiss Manny's little nose.
"He is our sweet boy," I murmur.
"Yes he is," Jasper says softly. We lay there for a little longer until the phone rings and I get up slowly to get the phone. I see that it is the Cullen house calling us.
"Hello?" I say into the receiver.
"Marinna, how are you feeling?" Esme asks sweetly.
"I am feeling alright, just getting a few more things done before taking Manny to Billy's for a few days. Is everything alright?" I say with a small smile.
"Alice had a vision and is saying that we should be expecting the Volturi in the next few days. It is going to start snowing tomorrow," Esme says. My heart skips a beat and I suddenly feel a chill run down my back. I close my eyes and try to take deep calming breathes.
"Okay, I will let Jasper know," I say calmly.
"Are you sure you are well enough to do this?" Esme asks. She has been very worried about me since I told her I would still stand with the family even though I am pregnant.
"Yes," I say sharply. Esme drops the conversation and we hang up. When I turn back around, I see Jasper and Manny standing at the door. Manny is still rubbing his eyes and I look at my two boys. Will I be able to keep my two boys and unborn child safe forever or will I be a horrible wife and mother by getting killed or letting them get caught in the danger of the world?