Here we are, the final chapter! Hope everyone enjoyed reading my little ramblings. If you get a moment, drop me a line and let me know what you think. I might do a sequel to it someday, but I have no ideas for one at the moment

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Ally POV

(Several years later)

Jane, Alec and I were running at a nice leisurely speed away from my extended family's house. Leisurely, by vampire standards, at least.

I had gone with the guard out on a mission in the US, since it was a relatively short distance from my family. I spent two days with them while the guard did their work. I didn't actively participate in missions anymore, but I always took the opportunity to visit the family whenever the guard was being sent across the ocean. I would visit and the guard would send someone out to collect me, once the job was done.

I hadn't seen either of my parents since the incident in Italy which almost cost me my life, but I did see the other members of my family fairly frequently. Edward and Bella had been very remorseful at missing my wedding and had made an effort to accept my new life. My Aunts, Uncles, Carlisle and Esme all came to Volterra once to see me. The entire family, minus my parents, were now comfortable around my new married family and at least Edward and Bella were trying.

We were about halfway to the plane when a familiar scent stopped me in my tracks. Alec and Jane smelled it also. I could hear a large animal approaching us directly ahead of us. It wasn't trying to stay hidden at all, obviously making enough noise to announce its presence.

Jane gave me a worried look. "What do you want to do?" She asked.

I sighed. "You two go ahead back to the plane. I'll catch up with you."

Alec growled, obviously not liking my plan. Jane protested.

"But it's our job to get you back to the plane safely, Master. Should you really be along with him?" She asked, trying to hide a grin. She knew I hated being called Master and loved to throw the word in whenever she could.

"I'll be fine. Just do as I say." I looked at her with a slight smile. "And don't call me Master."

Jane gave me a fake salute. "You got it Master, but if you don't make it back to the plane in an hour, we're coming back for you. With the entire guard."

I nodded.

Alec and Jane both chuckled and sprinted off.

Once the two vampires were gone, I heard the animal come to a stop, and after a few minutes, Jacob walked into view. He approached me slowly, keeping a respectful distance, his hand up in the air, as if to show me he was unarmed.

"I'm guessing someone called to let you know I would be running through this area." I said, keeping my voice neutral.

Jacob nodded. "Esme called your mother. Don't be mad. I wanted to talk to you and this was the only way I could think to do it."

I stood quietly, waiting for him to speak.

"You look good." He finally said after a long pause.

"I feel good. Happy." I replied.

"That's good. Very good." He said, running his hand through his hair. A nervous habit my father has alway had. There was another long pause, as if he had something he wished to say, but couldn't find the right words to say it. Finally he cleared his throat.

"Your mother misses you." He said.

I smiled sadly. "I miss her too."

I did miss my mother. She had not been a part of my father's plans back in Italy, but she had never tried to extend an olive branch to me since I had disowned my father. My parents were very much a couple, a single unit. Always had been and probably always would be. She had probably figured I'd disowned both of them.

"Do you think it would be alright if she calls you sometime. I know what I did was wrong and I know you will probably never forgive me, but there is no reason she needs to suffer because I'm an idiot. She still loves you very much." He hung his head slightly and spoke softer. "We both do."

I gave him a small smile. "She can call me. That would be ok."

Jacob smiled back at me. "Thank you."

We stood in awkward silence for a few minutes.

"I need to get back." I said, turning to leave. I hate awkward silences.

"OK. Take care of yourself." He said, looking like he was fighting not to stop me from leaving. His sadness and regret were almost tangible.

"You too." I replied, turning and sprinting off in my original direction. I was about a mile away when I heard a mournful howl. It was the wolf equivalent of an apology.

I wasn't ready to forgive me father. Not yet. But I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face. Forgiveness had to start somewhere and this was as good a place as any to begin.

The End