Bella's POV:

We ate our dinner in companionable silence and I must say he really was a fabulous cook. The steaks were cooked perfectly and he seemed to know exactly how I took my baked potato- sour cream, a bit of cheese and lots of bacon bits.

I was glad he had opened up to me about his past but it devastated me that he had lost so much in such a short period of time. No one should have to lose their parents, a baby sister. I mean my mother hadn't ever been the greatest 'mothering' figure but she was still my mom. She still was there to kiss my bumps and bruises and ask me about my day. I always knew Charlie would stand up for me and be cheering me on. They were both always in my corner no matter how quiet my dad was or how flaky my mom was I knew they were there.

Paul had lost his dad and his sister and though his mom was still there physically for years after the accident she wasn't available mentally or emotionally. No wonder Paul had anger issues. I couldn't imagine learning that at 7 years old my dad wasn't ever going to be able to read to me again, tuck me in at night, scare away the monsters.

As we watched 'The Other Boleyn Girl' I found myself staring at the picture of Khoen absently. She was beautiful and I only wished that any future children of ours would be as beautiful. While it terrified me a bit that I was actually thinking about having children with Paul after only a few weeks together I wouldn't want it any other way. He was perfect for me.

I sighed and cuddled closer to Paul. It was cold and I loved the fact that he could warm me with a single touch. He had so much control over me and I didn't think he even realized it. A look from him could make my legs turn to jelly, or put a smile on my face. His touch could send me into delighted shivers and I knew that whenever in the future we made love it would be perfect. I couldn't imagine it just being sex to either of us.

"Bells you ok?" Paul asked his voice quiet and I picked up the tired undertones.

"I'm great Paul." I reassured him "Just thinking about the future."

"Like?" He looked at me his grey eyes shining with anticipation.

"Paul I want to have babies with you" I admitted saying it so fast I doubted he comprehended me "I want to spend the rest of my life with you. With the pack. With our family."

A grin erupted on his face and he kissed me. The kiss contained so many emotions I was taken aback and froze momentarily before regaining control of my lips and kissing him back.

"Bella my princess that's all I have wanted since I laid eyes on you." He said laying backwards on the couch so I was lying on top of him "And it's not just about babies." He laughed loudly when I pouted "Bella you are my perfect soul mate. We imprint so we can have someone to share this crazy life with, who loves and accepts us for everything we are and you have done that with every fiber of your being. Even if we end up with no children I will love you forever."

I kissed him again slowly unbuttoning his shirt. I needed to feel his skin against mine. "I love you" I whispered surprised at my own voice.

"I love you too princess. Why don't you go get in your pajamas and then we can relax in front of the fire?" He suggested giving my lips a light peck. I knew the situation was becoming unbearable for him. He had been stopping himself from continuing since that first night he slept over to support my decisions.

"Or we could just relax now." I said coyly and moved to pull him down beside me. I wasn't sure what came over me but now was the perfect time.

The next hours were spent making love in front of the roaring fire. It wasn't wild or steamy but soft and gentle and filled with emotion. It was better than I had ever expected and I knew that was because of Paul. We really were perfect for each other.

We laid together wrapped in a blanket for a little while just reveling in the memories. Until he ruined the moment "I'm so sorry Princess"

I turned to glare at him "Why the hell are you sorry?"

"I know you wanted to wait. I just couldn't control myself any longer" He said softly.

I smacked his shoulder hard "Don't you dare." I hissed at him "I wanted that. If I hadn't I wouldn't have initiated it. I am a big girl and fully capable of saying no or stop at any point."

I had stood grabbing another blanket which I wore almost like a toga and took my duffel from its place by the door before locking myself in the bathroom on the main floor.

I opened it and wasn't surprised to find nothing I recognized. Alice. I sighed and pulled out a pair of fairly adorable shorts and a tank top. Ok we'd have to have a discussion, she and I. She may not get cold or sleep for that matter but I do and without Paul to keep me warm, because he had to be kidding himself if he believed we were sharing a bed that night, this wasn't an appropriate outfit for the winter. However if I didn't wear this I would have to ask Paul for an extra pair of clothes. I wasn't exactly in the mood to talk to him anymore.

I continued getting ready and listened to him knocking on the door begging me to come out and saying that he was an idiot and that he was sorry for ruining the moment.

We continued this way him talking through the bathroom door and me ignoring him for about ten minutes until he sighed and said "Princess, I really love you and that was amazing. I am going to sleep on the couch tonight and you can have my bed. It's the first door on the left when you go up the stairs. If you need anything you know you can always come to me." He sounded so sad it just about broke my heart.

I wasn't mad anymore just frustrated and I wanted to be mad for a little while. This was the only part of imprinting I wasn't sure I liked. While not being able to stay mad at Paul was nice because our arguments never lasted but I didn't like that I was ready to forgive within minutes of him doing something that made me mad. Sometimes I just wanted to be mad for awhile.

I waited until I heard the couch move until I opened the door and headed up the stairs. I opened the door to his bedroom and was pleasantly surprised to find a large queen sized bed. The walls were a light shade of green and the bedspread a dark forest green. There were pictures of his family on the walls and by his nightstand was a picture of me and him. It had been taken only a few days previously at Jacob's 17th birthday.

I snuggled down under the covers after switching off the lights. I just lay staring at the ceiling. I couldn't sleep without him. He had become such an integral part of my life it was ridiculous. This was just like the nights he couldn't sneak in because he was on patrol but worse because at least then I had been kissed goodnight. We had had short spats but never gone to bed without hugs and kisses and I love you's. I needed him.

But I was also being stubborn. I debated and argued with myself and finally without warning and quite to my chagrin I started to cry. Almost silent sobs but his pillow was soaked in a matter of moments. I fiddled with my bracelet as the cries got worse.

I wasn't sure if I heard right but I thought I heard footsteps on the stairs and I just couldn't stop the sobs from coming. I knew I heard his door creak open.

"Bella?" Paul's worried voice filled the room. He moved cautiously to the bed probably worried I may lash out if he got close. That wasn't the case at all I was no longer angry at all.

He crawled in beside me and without another word turned me towards his bare torso and held me close. He made small shushing noises, running his fingers gently through my slightly tangled hair. He pressed soft kisses to my salty cheeks and my lips.

"I'm sorry" I sobbed loudly.

"Bella I was wrong. I just never want to take advantage of you." He murmured sitting up and pulling me into his lap. "I didn't mean to make you upset or believe that I didn't want to make love with you."

"Paul I can't sleep without you. I can't stay mad at you and all I wanted this evening was to make love to you." I said my sobs lessening into small hiccoughs "You're everything to me. I love you so much."

"I love you too my beautiful princess." I could hear the smile in his voice and snuggled into his shoulder. "Bella do you want to try to sleep now?" He asked softly pushing my hair behind my ear.

I nodded moving so we could both get back under the covers. I pressed my shivering body into his hot form and sleep overtook me almost instantly. He really was my magic charm.

I slept like a baby dreaming of my Paul all night. My favorite dream happened to be the one that was of the two of us standing in front of this house. I could feel the small flutters of our unborn child in my belly and was pleased as his fingers grazed my baby bump as he whispered softly in my ear. In front of us were two little boys of about 4 and a little girl of about 2. 1 little boy looked exactly like Paul. The little girl looked exactly like me and the other little boy was a combination of the two of us- Paul's darker hair and my chocolate eyes, a combination of our skin tones.

I didn't want to leave that dream but could feel myself being pulled from slumber by the ringing of my phone.

"Hello" I said my voice snippy.

"Shopping's cancelled" Alice's clipped tones scared me "I had a vision. It was in bits and pieces and until I figure out who gets hurt, no one is going anywhere. We'll be at Paul's in an hour. Be careful Bells."

She didn't even let me say another word before hanging up the phone. When I turned to wake Paul I noted he wasn't there. In his place was a small note.

'Bella,

Love I hope you slept well. Sam wanted me outside. Please wait inside until I come and get you. Help yourself to anything you find in the kitchen or bathrooms.

I love you,

Paul'

I smiled for a second before remembering my conversation with Alice. I knew I had to go and inform him and Sam of what was going on so they wouldn't be surprised of the Cullen's arrival.

When I exited the house I saw that Paul and Sam weren't alone. Beside them were three other individuals. A young woman, probably a little younger than Paul, and two boys, one I recognized as Embry and Jacob's friend Quil and the other a boy of I'd say 15.

"Paul!" I called racing towards them.

I had just reached the side of the young woman when I saw she was shaking. I saw Paul waving wildly and yelling but it was like all of a sudden the world was going in slow motion and I couldn't hear anything and I couldn't move. It was like I was paralyzed.

The last thing I thought before a small brown wolf took the place of the young woman's body was –maybe I should have waited inside. I felt her claws rip through my arm and the thin fabric covering my torso.

If anyone had ever had an out of body experience I bet it would have been like this. It felt like I wasn't in my body anymore. I was instead looking over the action. I could see the wolf cower backwards as Paul erupted in his silver grey form. He raced over me and stood growling until the other wolf backed towards the bush near his house. He then phased back. I saw him standing over my prone form and watched as blood seeped through the skimpy pajamas that had seconds ago been whole. Then everything was dark.