New Dawn

S a c r i f i c e

My human mom came running from the house with long slender arms outstretched for me. "Oh, baby girl I missed you so much." Her soft voice cracked as she pulled me into a needed embrace.

"Mommy!" I squealed childishly, "I missed you too."

Cris and my father ambled towards us girls with shy eyes, holding back any emotions. I let go of my mom before pulling my little brother into a bear hug.

"Umm...You've gotten a lot stronger, loosen up." There was a moment of silence before he spoke again. "Missed you too Sis." Cris finally let out a smile after lifting me off my feet and twirling me around.

Giggling, I tossed my head back and threw my hands into the air as we twirled. I was so happy to see my little brother once again, he was more a part of my life than I had ever realized. The sibling love I felt for him started to pull at my heart; quickly, I pushed back the negative thoughts creeping up. Enjoying the time I had left with my human family was my main priority.

My focus shifted as Connor walked to the front door where Nahuel stood, "Hey Nahuel, I brought your woman home." The smug tone his voice carried went well with the devious smirk his face held. "She was trying to get a ride home with this big man that clearly only wanted one thing." This caught Nahuel's attention instantly. Looking up at Connor puzzled, Nahuel questioned his prior statement as a fear that he might figure out about Jacob washed through my thoughts.

"Nahuel!" I shouted in false excitement and ran to his side, wrapping my arms around him. "I'm so happy you made it back okay." I took a deep breath and kissed him lightly on the lips.

He looked down at me baffled by my response to his presence but smiled and kissed the top of my head. "I'm so happy you came back." He whispered into my ear.

I closed my eyes, I hated him but it felt so good to be near him. I didn't know what was wrong with me.

"Let's go inside you two. Nahuel told me he has some big news to tell us." Mom winked at me and skipped back into the house fallowed by my dad. I looked back, in search of Cris, but he was climbing into the car with Connor.

"Where do you think you're going little brother?" I scolded him but he just smiled and slammed the door.

Sticking his head out the window, he smirked. "I don't want to be around when you tell the parents you're getting married. Mom will be crying all night and Dad freaking out." He waved goodbye as Connor whipped out of the driveway. I was speechless, everything had happened so quickly and I guess I just assumed that Nahuel didn't believe we were getting married anymore, not after all he had done. I turned to face Nahuel, he looked like he was about to cry and I could feel my heart starting to break, or at least that's what I thought it was.

He looked down at the ring that was still on my finger, I hadn't been able to take it off. "You came back to me." He looked down at his feet, "I thought maybe I could have a chance?" He mumbled under his breath.

I stood there in awe, not knowing what to do or what to say. My head began to twirl with thoughts. I might love Nahuel but I could never trust him or forgive him. If I said yes he would be happy and I could go on with this miserable life and my family could have their memories back. I could give them their thoughts back, everything they ever wanted. Their happiness was more important than my own but there was one thing holding me back. I needed Jacob even if he didn't need me, even if the only reason he staid around was because of the imprint. Maybe I was right that night we left Forks so long ago. Maybe letting him go would free him from the chains I had him wrapped in. As I thought more, I talked myself into it, it would make everyone else happy. Or at least most everyone.