Authors Note: I know that before chapter 17, it had been a while since I had updated. I have not lost interest in the story and I'm sorry for not updating. Since I have not updated in a while, I was a little raw. I made a few grammar errors in the previous chapter. I apologize for that, and I will try harder. Anyway, thank you all for reviewing. I appreciate everyone who leaves me kind reviews. That brings up another thing. I have been receiving quite a few PM's and reviews that were not so nice. I have something to say for all of you who are sending the nasty comments.. Grow up. I could care less whether you like it or not. Don't read the story if you don't like it. I do realize that everyone will not like my story. But no one is forcing you to read it. I know I'm not a perfect writer. But you obviously don't have any talent if you have nothing better to do than hate on my story, Okay, now back to you nice reviewers. You guys are the only reason that I still write. I would have given up after the first chapter. And there are a few of you who have been there since Chapter 1. I am so grateful for that. There will be a special recognition in the next chapter for you guys. Look in the author's note for it. Don't be afraid to send me a PM every once in a while. I hope you guys like this chapter. Please review. Love ya! ~SparklyVampireLover

*Edward's POV*

I sighed as I lifted the last bag into the boat. Today was the day we were leaving Isle Esme. Bella is lying on the hammock looking at the ocean. I know she doesn't want to leave. The truth is that I don't either. But I know that soon after we leave this island everything will change. In just a few short days Bella and I would be parents. A couple of moths ago I would of laughed at the idea of me ever being a father/. But the due date is nearing and I am terrified.. Terrified of being a horrible father. Terrified of hurting them. And terrified that the will resent me because they will not be human.

They will never have a change to live a normal human life. They will be immortal by the time they were 17. I resent myself more and more as I think of the things that they won't be able to do. They won't be able to play sports. They won't be able to go to school until they are mature enough to understand the gravity of our secret. They won't even be able to get a pet because one of us might attack it. I sometimes wonder if it's a terrible thing to bring up a child in our family. The child would never have a normal life. They would be plenty loved of course, but they would crave a normal life.

Bella and I will have too work extra hard to make sure they don't feel like they are missing out on things. I pinched the bridge of my nose so that I could focus as I walked over to Bella. I smiled down at her and knelt down next to the hammock. "Bella my love, I know hoe much fun we had here but its time to go. I promise we will be back here soon. And next time we can bring our precious children with us." I kissed her stomach and offered her my hand. She smiled at me and took my hand.

I gently pulled her up and lifted her into my arms. She glared at me and said "Edward! I'm really not that clumsy that I can't walk to the boat by myself." Instead pf answering her I smiled crookedly at her and chuckled slightly. When he hand collided with the side of my head I decided it was time to apologize. "I'm sorry Bella. I know that you're perfectly capable of walking to the boat. But I enjoy carrying you. Anything I can do for you or my miracle children I will." I told her. This statement softened her right up. and she brought her mouth to mine for a brief moment. I set her down carefully and walked over to remove the anchor.

*Jacob POV*

Damn it all. I thought as I did a lap around the Rez. Sam had doing extra patrol's since Bella and Edward would be arriving home shortly. He wanted to make sure Bella and the babies would be safe. They are returning from there little vacation soon. Who the hell does Cullen think he is? He has sex with Bella and then leaves right after. And he supposedly 'didn't know she was pregnant.' Whatever. Bella and I were friends before he left. But after, we became closer. I was there for her even when her parents left her.

The more I got to know Bella, the more I liked her. Then like turned into love. And now I'm deeply and utterly in love with her. I was going to tell her. I was going to propose. I wanted to be her husband. And I wanted to help her raise her children. I know it would have been unconventional. A werewolf step-dad and a vampire mother with twins who were half vampire and half human. I really thought I had a chance. I know I'm just a kid. But that doesn't mean anything to me. I also know that I didn't imprint on her. That was one of the things that was holding me back.

I was battling with myself. I knew that if I imprinted that I would have no choice but to leave her. But I was convinced that I wouldn't imprint. I could have made her happy. I thought she was just beginning to heal. But now it doesn't matter. Cullen is back and he will never leave. Especially now that he knows she's having his kid. We made a new treaty. And I have no choice but to honor it. I would always have to be around her. I would have to see there happy little family all the time. I would have to see the love in her eyes when she looked at him. And it's not fair. He doesn't deserve any of it. Bella should be mine. His kids should be mine.

Now that I had to be around. I will make sure that he never hurts her. And if he does. First, I will kill him. And then I will be there for Bella. I will always be waiting in the wings. It was just now that I realized I am not alone. Paul is on duty too. He laughed in his head. " Good to know you finally noticed I'm here. I heard all of that by the way. And I thought Leah was bitter." He finished with a laugh. I growled at him. He should know not to mess with me now. Thank god he got the message. I didn't feel like killing Paul today.