Rewrite: Kind but Scary

Chapter 24: The Birth of Renesmee

Chapter 24: The Birth of Renesmee

A few days later, the mental barrier Jasmine had placed on Jacob held perfectly. The pack remained unaware of the hybrid's rapid development, believing Bella was simply resting under medical supervision.

Jasmine was in the kitchen, preparing a cup of donated human blood for Bella, when the glass container slipped from her fingers, shattering on the floor. At the exact same moment, a sharp gasp of pain echoed from the living room. Sensing Bella's sudden movement, Jasmine used her wand to levitate her gently, preventing her from bending down and placing her carefully onto the plush sofa.

"I am so sorry, Bells," Jasmine said, rushing over. "My intuition told me that if you bent over, the strain would be too much. I think the baby is ready."

Right on cue, a sudden splash of water pooled on the floor. Bella's water had broken.

"Alright, everyone who has medical training, follow me!" Jasmine commanded, her voice carrying absolute authority. "Aunt Narcissa, please help me get the medical wing prepped."

With a wave of her wand, Jasmine lifted Bella's body into the air, keeping her completely stable as they moved her to the sanitized medical table.

"It hurts, Jasmine!" Bella cried out, clutching Edward's hand.

"We need to perform an emergency C-section," Jasmine told Narcissa and Rosalie. "The baby is too strong, and we are running out of time before the natural delivery process causes irreversible trauma."

Narcissa nodded, quickly organizing the sterilized surgical tools, towels, and warm water. "I need everyone who isn't helping with the procedure to step out of the room. Jasmine, Rosalie, and Edward—stay."

The remaining family members quickly filed out, closing the double doors.

"Keep her steady, Edward," Narcissa instructed as she prepared the incision.

Working in perfect, synchronized harmony, Narcissa performed the procedure while Jasmine used her magic to cauterize the blood vessels and keep Bella's vital signs stable. Rosalie stood ready with clean towels. Within moments, the room was filled with the sharp, clear cry of a newborn baby.

"It's a girl," Jasmine whispered, a beautiful smile breaking across her face as she looked at the flawless, perfect child in Narcissa's hands.

Jasmine quickly wrapped the baby in a warm, clean towel and handed her to Rosalie. "Rose, I know you have absolute control over your instincts. Take her, clean her, and get her dressed while Alice brings the clothes. I will help Aunt Narcissa stabilize Bella."

Rosalie nodded, her eyes shining with maternal adoration as she cradled the baby and stepped out of the room.

Edward immediately leaned over Bella, pressing his lips to her chest and injecting his venom directly into her heart to begin the transformation. Together, Jasmine, Narcissa, and Alice cleaned the wounds and dressed Bella in a beautiful, soft blue silk dress, preparing her for the two-day transition.

As they finished, Jasmine placed a gentle, supportive hand on Edward's shoulder. "She is going to be perfectly fine, Edward. Have faith."