Epilogue

For a long time nothing happened and that serenity was a good feeling. It was like before, no worries and no restrictions. Life for me was getting easy. It was getting easy for everyone. No one had any problems.

Jordan had gotten a scout and got an early admission to an arts school in New York. He'd accepted and he was happy.

Julian and Kayla's relationship was rock solid. The rest for the girls were enjoying life.

Back in La Push life was pretty easy as well. Nothing had happened since we were gone. Everyone was enjoying life with their children, wives, girlfriends. Life couldn't get better for anyone.

Maribel and Seth were a month away from having the baby. Seth had gotten so attached to her, they found out it was a girl. He loved her as his own. Maribel talked to Jordan and Julian they agreed that she would be in their lives but she didn't want to mess with their lives and that she could do it on her own. Of course they didn't know about Seth, not yet, she decided to keep it a secret for a while. It wasn't appropriate at the moment.

Sam and Emily were also very excited as they awaited their baby, it was a boy. Sam really deserved happiness. Everyone thought so because of what he's been through but he's gotten through it and he's better than ever.

Jared has continued to take care of the pack. Ethan finally proposed to Kara but will not tell her the truth, he fears for her safety and fears that he will displease the tribe by outing their secret. The same went for Madeline she also didn't know and for the same reasons. Everyone was settling down. Collin and Chris' children had become close friends along with Cassie and baby Mathew and Jeremiah. Everyone knew the males would be the future pack.

My mom and dad had more or less warmed up to our relationship. They figured they rather have me close and with Jacob then far away from them. Restrictions were still in place even if they weren't Jacob refused to do anything. They loved my misery. They loved the fact that I couldn't convince Jacob. My dad most of all, it was laughable.

It was now February 14, Valentine's Day. It was our first Valentines Day, Jacob and I. I hadn't expected anything terribly crazy like…I don't know. I expected something sweet but I got…nothing. Throughout the day at school everyone carried flowers and cards and candy and Jacob acted like it was any old day. Scott and Julian had given their girlfriends a special gift, like any guy would. Kayla was exceptionally happy. Scott's girlfriend, a sweet transfer for out of town, was also delighted. Jordan of course was already in New York but he would've done something also. I had to admit I was upset I wanted to feel special, with Jacob I felt special but it was Valentine's Day for goodness sakes.

In the ride home he finally noticed something was wrong. "Ness, are okay?"

I pouted. "No I'm so not okay." In the holiday aspects I was not like my mom I wanted attention and I wanted a sweet feeling on Valentine's Day. "Jacob what is today?"

He had learned the infamous 'poker face' from my dad. "It's….Friday." Was he serious?

I took a deep breath. "Okay." I turned back to face front, I watched the houses rush beside us.

"Ness." He said but I refused to answer. Was he really kidding me? He didn't forget it's not humanly possible. It was all over the school, ugh, ugh,ugh! "Nessie." I still did not reply. "Renesmee, sweetie, come on, don't be mad. What did I do?" I can't believe he's asking me that.

We pulled into our drive way. My family was already here. I was not going to sleep well tonight. It was Valentines Day and it's an opportunity to have sex, everyone. It's pretty much what some vampires live – exist – for. Now it's really going to freak me out, I mean…I'm going to stop my track of mind, I refuse to think about it. I stomped out of the garage and out to our place. Today was not a good day.

I reached the door and put the key into the hole to open it, I had no idea why it was locked who was going to try to steal from us. The key wouldn't turn. I jiggled it and nothing happened. I didn't want to break it. Jacob walked up the pathway.

"It won't open." I whined.

He shrugged. "Go to the back door." He stood there motionless. Great he's going to wait until I open the front door for him.

"Fine!" I went around to the door that was where the small kitchen was, it wasn't really a kitchen. It was room with a table a small oven and a refrigerator, nothing special.

When I reached the door it was swung open. That was odd. We're not scared of getting robbed but no one leaves the doors open that way. I walked in and the scent of fresh roses hit me. I dropped my books with a slam on the table. A trail of rose petal ran through and out of the kitchen. I closed the back door and I obviously followed it. The trail led to our bed and on the bed a beautiful black dress laid. A red rose laid on top of it on the rose a small note was attached.

You really think I'd forget our first Valentine's Day? The note read. A smile spread across my face. I looked down to the floor where another trail of petals led out of the room. I began to follow it until I realized it led to the front door.

I opened the door where Jacob stood with a dozen flowers. I felt myself blush a cherry red. "Happy Valentine's Day." He spoke with my favorite smile.

I bit my lip. "Sorry for acting mean." I said shamefully. He simply chuckled.

"I figured you'd react that way."

"So what's the dress for?" I asked.

He became serious. "What dress?" He asked.

I became confused. "What….I….it…" I couldn't explain it. Who would just randomly leave a dress? Who does that?

"I'm kidding." He said through his laugh. "It's for dinner tonight." I took the flowers from him and lied them on the table as we walked in. As soon as they were out of the way I wrapped my arms around his neck. He responded to my embrace, his hands rested inches below my waist. I held me so close I could feel his heat. I could hear his heartbeat peak like my own. His lips touched mine and my hands intertwined in his hair. He deepened the kiss.

We finally had to pull apart for air. "That was a nice gift, I…it was good." I said breathlessly.

"Glad you liked it."

"So who helped you?" I asked.

He chuckled. "It's that noticeable? Well…Emmett changed the lock. Alice bought the dress. Edward made the reservations. Esme cleaned. Your mom and Rose brought the flowers and laid them out. Actually everyone helped I was pretty helpless without them." He admitted.

"It's sweet, I love it."

"That's good."

2 hours and 1 determined vampire later Jacob and I were on the way to the restaurant. It was a beautiful place. He walked me inside. We had a table in the back, it was very private.

"I'll be back in a few minutes." The waitress flashed Jacob a smile and trotted off.

"Across the table he held my hands in his own. "I want to give you something."

"Really….okay."

He reached in his pocket and held something in the palm of his hand. "It's a promise ring." He said looking me dead in the eyes. "My dad gave it to my mom when they were high school." It was a simple ring, white gold with a small diamond in the center. "He engraved something inside." He gave it to me inside it read 'My love is effortless.' "Before my mom died she gave it back to my dad and my dad gave it to Rachel a few days before he died. She gave it to me before we left."

I blushed a deep red. "Wow…it's –"

"I know it's less than you deserve but it holds a special meaning to me." He cut in.

"No, it's perfect. It's even more perfect if it means something to you. Jacob I love you and this will constantly remind me of that. This means that love exists and that it's possible, your parents proved it and we can too." I explained. He took the ring and slid it on my finger.

"I promise to always love you and I promise that I will never disappoint you deliberately. My love is effortless. This is the promise that the minute your parents allow it I will marry you…..only if you want." I giggled. He looked shocked. "I just poured my heart out." He said.

"Aww I know. I just find it funny that you said only if I want. Why wouldn't want to marry you one day. I would marry you now."

He smiled. "We don't want your dad to have a rage of furry or a panic attack. Your mom might slip and that would not be good."

"Of course not. Even tough we're more like them than they think. It's pretty ironic when you think about it. We're threatening to repeat their story." I pointed out.

His brow arched. "Or we might make our own."