Twilight | Renesmee And Jacob || Something Good

Chapter 35:

"Jasper!" A delighted scream comes from the main room.

I jump up and Jacob smiles. We run out into the living room. There Jasper stands, his arms wrapped around Alice. He's back.

"I'm so sorry..." Jasper whispers to her.

"Its nothing. It doesn't matter." Alice clings onto him tightly, like she's afraid to let him go.

"It was too much... All the emotions. I had to leave for a while. I didn't want to tell you because I knew you'd worry. I've cleared my head now."

I look at Jacob. "Maybe we should get out of their way."

He nods. "Yeah, let's go talk to your dad quickly."

I frown. Why would Jacob want to talk to my dad?

We walk into the living room and sit down on the sofa together. I kick my feet up under me and rest my head against his shoulder. Dad frowns and sits down in the chair opposite, mum balances elegantly on the arm of that chair.

"You promise not to freak out?" I nod. "Well... The Volturi found out you were pregnant. They've summoned you to Volterra to account for 'cross-breeding'"

He spits the last word out. I can't blame him.

Dad growls softly, his eyes staring an intent gaze at Jacob.

"I- I have to go to Volterra?" I ask a little scared.

"I'll go with you." Jacob starts to comfort me.

"No he won't." Dad interrupts. "They've summoned her there because of the mutts. I don't think you should show up. I'll go with her."

I'd much rather Jacob went but I can understand dad's reasoning.

"Alright... When do we go?"

"This afternoon? The sooner, the better."

I nod. Let's get this over with, I think to myself.

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I walk back to my new room and sit down on the bed. There's a knock on the front door only a few minutes later. Jacob goes to answer it, shutting the door behind him but I can still hear the conversation.

"We got more of Seth's scent. Way past the border. We were thinking, you know how when you left the pack before we couldn't hear your thoughts? Well, what if Seth's left too?" Embry suggests.

Oh no. What have I done? If anything happens to Seth I will never, ever be able to forgive myself.

"You think he's left?" He chokes the last word out. Jacob might not be the biggest fan of Seth but he still sounds hurt by the possibility. He's so young, innocent. The idea of him running around on his own is painful.

I zone out for the rest of the conversation and stare down at my feet. Seth's gone, I'm about to go see the Volturi and I have to admit they scared me a little before.

A little later dad walks in.

"It's time to go."

I reach for my dad's hand and squeeze it gently.

"It'll be okay." He kisses the top of my head.

I don't believe him.