Bella's stomach grumbled as she woke to the smell of breakfast. She slowly blinked open her eyes and stretched, blushing as she realized she was still in Sam's bed. She scanned the room and noticed a pair of small sweatpants sitting on a chair near the door and was incredibly grateful when they fit. She walked slowly towards the kitchen and her eyes widened when she saw the countertops overflowing with food. Sam stood faced away from her washing dishes.

"Are you feeding an army?" she laughed and Sam jumped, dropping the dish back into the sink.

"Jesus. How are you so quiet?"

Bella laughed. "Sorry I didn't mean to scare you."

Sam smiled and shook his head. "No, I wasn't scared. Just..surprised. It's been a while since anyone could sneak up on me."

Bella tilted her head. "Ears like a dog, good to know." she smiled.

Her smile grew when he laughed loudly, "yea, something like that."

She looked again at all the food. "Seriously, who the heck is eating all this?"

"Well, first, you." Sam said and Bella's jaw dropped.

"I'll barely make a dent" she said as she walked closer to Sam, grabbing a plate he extended.

"Well, I've been given strict orders to make sure you get some weight on ya." he shrugged. "Sue stopped by early this morning and dropped off some vitamins."

Bella nodded and started placing small portions of food on her plate. To her surprise, her morning sickness hadn't reared it's ugly head yet and she was hoping it would stay that way.

Sam cleared his throat. "I've also got a few guys coming over later, just some of the crew. We're throwing a mini welcome home party for Paul now that him and Rachel are back from their honeymoon."

"Oh, that reminds me. Charlie said he was going to swing by today with some of my stuff. I hope that's okay. I told him that I could find a ride there but he insisted on seeing where I was staying."

Sam smiled. "Of course, that's fine Bella. Listen, I want you to make yourself at home here, okay? It's important that you stay healthy and comfortable and I want to make sure that you do."

Bella blushed and nodded. She went to spear another strawberry from her plate and was shocked to see that her plate was empty. She hadn't realized that she was eating that whole time, and she wasn't even full. She mentally pumped her fist in excitement as she piled more food on her plate.

Sam excused himself to head outside and Bella quickly finished her food. She brought her plate to the sink and was grateful to see a glass of orange juice sitting next to a bottle of pre-natal vitamins. She happily took them and made her way outside where she heard loud laughter mixed with Annabelle's infectious giggles.

She leaned on the porch railing and saw several large men standing in the yard, chatting and laughing. She smiled as one of the men scooped up Annabelle and tossed her gently in the air before hugging her close.

"How's my little Anna Banana? Did ya miss me?" the man boomed and Annabelle shrieked in glee.

The man spun her around, both laughing, but he stopped abruptly as he seemed to spot her standing on the porch. His face sobered quickly and he tucked the little girl tightly to his side as his eyes hardened.

"What the fuck is the leech lover doing her?!" he shouted and Bella straightened quickly and the glass she held slipped from her fingers.

Her mouth dropped open as every head whipped in her direction. "I… I don't know what you mean…." she stuttered. Does he…he couldn't possibly know about the Cullens. She thought to herself.

The man scoffed, and looked quickly over to Sam. "What the FUCK Sam?"

"ENOUGH PAUL" Sam said, and the man's jaw snapped shut. Annabelle wiggled to get down and she started towards Bella who was now wide-eyed and shaking.

The man, Paul, looked as though he wanted to stop the little girl from getting too close, but she was quick on her feet.

Annabelle tugged on Bella's hand, and without thought Bella swept the girl up onto her hip, holding her close. The little girl rested her head on Bella's shoulder, but Bella still felt her limbs trembling. God, they'd be in so much danger if they knew about the vampires. I have to keep them safe. I have to keep her safe.

Sam quietly approached Bella and placed a warm hand on her back. "Bella, I need you to calm down okay. It's not good for the baby."

Paul choked. "Baby? Holy shit Sam! Did you knock up the baby Alpha's girl?!" he laughed. "Jesus what the hell happened when I was away."

Bella blushed and turned into Sam's body, resting her forehead against Sam's chest as she willed her body to calm. She absently rubbed circles on Annabelle's back and the little girl hummed and played with her hair.

Just as she started to calm down a vicious howl rang through the forest and everyone around her froze. Sam's eyes connected with her's for just a moment and she saw a glimpse of apology.

His head whipped up "Paul, go, now." he said and Bella's eyes widened as Paul shot her a smirk before whipping his shorts off, and turning into a giant fluffy dog.

"I'm so sorry Bella. I will explain everything, but please stay here, keep her safe for me okay?" Sam said, hands on each side of her face, looking into her eyes.

She realized that he was waiting for her to respond so she gave him a shaky nod. She watched in awe as he too stipped and his body shifted. A large black wolf looked once more at the two of them standing on the porch before throwing himself towards the woods. Annabelle lifted her head as he left , her hand raised and whispered softly "Bye Daddy".