Bella's POV:

I woke up the next morning warm sunshine streaming through the wide windows in the bedroom and was content to lie in my guy's arms. I felt a gentle lick at my toes and knew my pup, Maggie, was beneath the covers.

"Morning my beautiful princess" Paul murmured huskily into my ear and he planted a soft kiss against my temple.

"Morning Paul" I muttered back, my eyes still heavy with sleep.

It had been a month since Alice's vision and so far no horrible vampire's had come our way. I was glad for that but also frustrated because part of me just wanted to get the whole thing over and done with before my boys made their appearance in the world.

The pack had been practicing strategy every spare moment with the Cullen's, more specifically Jasper had been training them because he had been the one to fight in some Southern Vampire territory war.

I had sat and watched every practice I could and I was usually joined by Emily, Kim and Angela.

Angela had taken the imprinting and wolf thing surprisingly well- she hadn't even passed out like I had. She just looked at me non-chalantly and asked "So does that make you a witch?"

Paul had just about choked he was laughing so hard and after a harsh glare from me he had shut up. I had explained that no I wasn't technically a supernatural being like the Cullen's or the Pack but that instead a series of rather strange events, James' attack and Leah's accidental attack, had left me with some enhanced gifts.

She was fascinated by the more scientific aspect of the changes everyone had undergone and she and Carlisle had hit it off amazingly well. Embry was absolutely adorable around her and I was glad that she was privy to all of our secrets now.

The thing that had shocked her most aside from all our tales about Edward was how strongly she felt about Embry so quickly. Her words to me were "It's like my life finally started when he showed up and even if my life were to end tomorrow I would be happy because I got to spend to today with him. Now I understand how you and Paul were ok with moving so quickly."

It was the truth and I was glad that she had accepted her place in our crazy family as quickly and as gracefully as she did. It was as if she had never not been part of the group. Everyone loved her and were excited to have her around.

"Do we have to get up?" I pouted and snuggled closer to Paul's searing body.

"Well you have school and Angela is picking you up in" He paused to look at his watch "45 minutes and I have an errand to run with some of the pack in Port Angeles." He'd been planning something for a few days and I was beginning to get frustrated that he wouldn't tell me what it was.

"Fine" I groaned sitting up and rushing to the bathroom suddenly overcome by the need to pee. This was one side effect of pregnancy I certainly was not going to miss once the boys arrived.

"Babe are you going to shower?" Paul called out from behind the closed en suite door.

"Ya I'll be done in a few minutes" I called back, turning on the water and allowing steam to fill the small room.

I finished my shower quickly and gave Paul a small kiss as he passed me as I left. I could hear him singing in the shower as I got dressed in a t-shirt and jeans and threw my hair up with a clip. It was still wet but it was nice enough outside with it being the beginning of June that it didn't really matter. I couldn't wait until our wedding which was only a few short weeks away but I was concerned about the wedding happening when Victoria was still on the loose.

Paul took longer in the shower than I had and I was irritated when I heard Angela's voice ring out from downstairs- like all our friends she was welcome in our home at any time- "Bella come on we gotta get going if we're not going to be late!"

"Be there in a minute" I called down and entered the bathroom reaching behind the curtain and turning the water off.

"Hey!" Paul shouted indignantly.

"Well ok if you don't want to kiss your fiancée goodbye then I'll just leave" I said teasingly and turned to leave the way I had come in but was stopped by a firm wet hand clamping onto my wrist.

"I don't want to say goodbye" His grey eyes were stormy as he gazed at me "I'll never want to say goodbye to you."

I gave him a small smile "You'll never have to say goodbye to me for good Paul." I swore vehemently.

"Good because I love you far too much for my own good" He pulled me nearer to him and I noted the towel he must have grabbed when I turned around wrapped around his waist.

He kissed me chastely and I sighed happily into his soft lips. Reluctantly I pulled away when I heard Angela call me again "I gotta run Paul" I said regretfully.

"I know, I'll see you when you get home" He said giving my hand one last squeeze and releasing me.

"Hey Angela!" I called as I went down the stairs "You ready for a long day at school?"

"Ya" She smiled "Are you?"

"I want to stay home with Paul, lock all the doors and never leave again" I admitted.

"I know the feeling" Her bright laugh filled the room.

Sadly the day did drag on forever, err, well it certainly felt like it! The looks I kept getting from everyone were quickly growing old and I was glad that graduation was fast approaching.

"Come on Bells" Angela practically dragged me out the school's side doors.

"What's the hurry!" I asked annoyed. I was tired and wished I was already home so I could nap.

"Just come on." She laughed at my annoyance.

I was grumbling when we hit the parking lot and I headed towards where she had parked earlier and was shocked when Paul grabbed me from behind.

I shrieked but knew it was him as soon as his hands hit my skin.

"What are you doing here Paul?" I asked squirming to look at him which wasn't the easiest thing to do with my expanded stomach.

"Well we managed to finish our errand in Port Angeles and I decided you deserved a surprise." He said kissing my in between every few words.

I raised an eyebrow and asked curious "And what would that be?"

"You're early graduation present" He said reaching into his back pocket and pulling out something I couldn't see "Close your eyes and open your hand."

I watched him warily but did as he asked. I felt cool metal and plastic touch my hand and I opened my eyes when Paul told me I could. I found I was holding a set of keys and gave Paul a perplexed look.

"I think it's time we gave up on trying to save the truck for a while. I want to know you and our kids are safe when I'm not with you" He explained taking me by the elbow and leading me to an SUV.

"Paul you didn't" I shook my head to emphasize my thoughts.

"I did." He laughed at my insistence and I ran my fingers along the clean black metallic exterior of a Chevy Traverse.

"We can't afford this" I protested and suddenly noticed Angela, Rosalie and Alice rolling their eyes "You were all in on this weren't you?"

They all nodded eagerly and Paul said quietly "Bella we can afford this. You needed a new vehicle and I wanted to spoil my girl. My parents weren't poor and I was left with money. I can't think of any other way I'd rather spend it then on you and ensuring your safety."

I felt tears welling in my eyes as emotions overwhelmed me again. "Thank you." I cried, hugging him as tightly as I could.

I opened the door cautiously and Paul chuckled "Bella come on it's your vehicle don't be scared of it!"