Renesmee's P.O.V
We drove for an hour and a half to Port Angeles, the tires humming on the pavement. We parked the car, got out, and then headed inside.
"So, where should we start?" Chloe asked.
"How about we shop for some summer outfits and for Renesmee's honeymoon coming up?" Courtney asked.
"Of course," Chloe responded.
I rolled my eyes at Chloe's exciting reaction.
"But where do we start?" Hannah asked.
"Let's go to Charlotte Russe because they have cute clothes," Chloe responded.
"Okay." We all said.
We followed Chloe through the busy mall. Shoppers chatted, and bright displays flashed. We then arrived at Charlotte Russe. We went inside, and everyone split up, leaving me speechless.
"Wow, guys! Thanks for the invite." I said.
Returning, Chloe tugged me to the racks. "Sorry, cute clothes make me giddy," she gushed, her eyes sparkling.
"It's okay," I said.
"Anyway, we need to get tops. You're pregnant with a vampire or werewolf baby. So, we must find something loose. Your stomach will grow any day.""
I nodded.
"How big are you going to get for three weeks?" Chloe asked.
"Not that big . Just a tad." I responded.
"That's great. Then this won't be hard."
Chloe searched for clothes, and I did the same.
After we finished, we tried on some clothes. I got some crop tops in different colors, a halter top that looked great on me, and a few other shirts.
"Now that we picked the shirts, we need shorts. Your butt may get bigger, so we need a bigger size." Chloe said.
I rolled my eyes and followed her to the shorts where the rest of the girls were.
The girls helped me find shorts that were up a size. We found jeans that could go with my outfits and jeans that could go with anything. After we finished, we headed out of the store.
"Next, we need to head to Victoria's Secret for Renesmee's honeymoon." Chloe said.
I rolled my eyes again. I know she's my best friend, but she sometimes drives me up the wall. Who does she think I am? A slut? Upon entering the store, I felt overwhelmed. The vibrant colors, chattering customers, and many smells hit me. I didn't know where to start. I looked around to see lingerie underwear, bras, and showable swimsuits. Chloe saw me staring at the swimsuits and smirked.
"We are getting some. Jacob would be all over you in those, and especially the lingerie. How about we pick them out and you will try them on and see how they look at you?" Chloe asked.
"Okay," I said.
I went to the dressing room, where the muffled sounds of music and chatter filtered in. I set my things down and sat on the hard bench, waiting. This would be interesting. Sophia walked over to me and sat down.
"Aren't you gonna help?" I asked.
"No, I prefer not to since you're my mom," Sophia responded.
"Okay, but you will see me in lingerie when I put it on."
"Okay, yeah, I prefer not to. I'm going to the Pink store."
Sophia got up and headed toward the Pink store next door. I sighed and waited for the girls.
When the girls came, I tried on the swimsuits first. I first tried on a strapless sea foam glow two pieces, which looked good on me. The girls agreed, so I picked this one. I then tried on a few other ones, which I didn't like. I then tried on two more. One was a purple and white push-up bra. It looked sexy on me, which I liked. The other was the same color but had lace around the top. Next, I tried on some lingerie. I tried on a white lace push-up bra and underwear. It looked good on me. I then showed it to the girls.
"Wow, you're getting that one. It looks amazing on you." Hannah said.
"Same." Chloe and Courtney said.
"Okay, I'll get this one then." I said.
I tried on more lace bras and got two more because they were cute. I then got one pair of lingerie because they made me do it. It was hot pink with lace on the top and around the bra area. It was cute.
After paying, we found Sophia and headed out. I was hungry and craving something good to eat, so we went to the food court. We went to the pizza line. After getting the food, we sat at an empty table and ate.
"After we eat, what do you guys want to do next?" I asked, taking a bite of my food.
"Hum..." they all said.
I looked down at my food. My hair was close to it, so I moved it to the side, showing off the mark Jacob had given me. I heard a gasp and looked up at Chloe, who was staring at me.
"What?" I asked.
"We should get your hair done." Chloe said.
"What?"
"Your hair is longer and your golden blonde highlights are fading. Why don't we change your look?"
"I don't know. I like my hair."
"Come on, Renesmee. Why not? Are you getting married and having another child? Why not adopt a more mature, nurturing appearance?"
"That is not a bad idea. How about we do it now?" Hannah asked.
I sighed.
"Fine. Maybe I need to change." I said.
With a full belly, we followed Chloe to a bright hair salon. The air was a mix of hairspray and styling products. We walked to the front desk when we arrived, and the lady looked up at us.
"Hello, how can I help you?" The lady asked.
"Hi, my best friend Renesmee needs a new look," Chloe said, pointing at me.
The lady put it on the computer.
"Okay, that will be $35." The lady said.
I gave the lady my credit card that Jacob had given me, and she swiped it and handed it back to me.
"Okay, now take a seat in the first available seat, and the hairdresser will be with you," the lady said.
I walked to the worn wooden chair, its smooth surface cool to my fingertips. I sat close to the framed mirror.
"So we all should decide what you should do." Chloe said.
"Yeah, change your hair color and cut it. Ooh, how about a chestnut color? It would look good with your skin color," Courtney said.
"Hum, okay, but I don't know about cutting my hair. I like it long."
I moved my hair to the side, revealing the mark again.
"I know, but your hair is too long, and needs three inches cut off." Chloe said.
"No, that's too much." I said.
"Renesmee. It will grow out again, and besides its above your chest."
"Fine."
As we waited for the guy to come, I looked at Courtney with a curious expression on her face.
"Courtney, are you okay?" I asked.
"Huh yeah, hum...what is that mark on your neck?" Courtney asked.
I tensed up. s**t, she saw the mark. I moved my hair in front of my neck.
"Oh that, hum..." I said.
Except for Courtney, the girls already knew what it was, so they looked puzzled. I sighed. It was time to tell her everything, but not today.
"It's a hickey that Jacob gave to me." I lied.
"Oh... how come it's shaped like a werewolf?" Courtney asked.
I sighed. It may be time to tell now, but how would I explain everything?
"It... it's a." I said.
"Mom, just tell her. It's no use hiding this anymore. Hannah and I have one, so tell her." Sophia said.
"Fine okay, hum, Jacob marked me with his teeth." I said.
Courtney stared at me for a second and then laughed. "Yeah, right? What is it?" she asked.
"I'm telling you the truth, and it seems crazy, but it's the truth," I responded.
"Okay, but how? It's impossible for someone to leave a mark on someone's neck with their teeth."
"I know, but there's a reason for that. But I can't tell you here because we are in public and this stuff is a secret."
"Okay."
A tall guy with a friendly smile approached our group. I looked at his attire and posture. I could tell he was gay.
"So girls. What can we do for ya today?" The man asked.
I heard a chuckle from Hannah and Courtney. I rolled my eyes and answered the guy.
"Well, they thought I should cut inches off and dye my hair a different color," I responded.
"Okay, hum, what color do you suggest?" The man asked.
"I guess chestnut. They think it will look good, but what do you think?" Courtney said.
"Well, what I think..."
He gazed at my reflection, fingers weaving through my hair. "I'm on board—great choice," the man nodded.
"Thanks," Courtney said.
The guy then got out the hair color stuff and dyed my hair.
When the hairdresser guy finished, I had to let the hair dye sit. After twenty minutes, he washed my hair and blow-dried it.
"Okay, now I will turn you around so you can't see yourself. When I'm done cutting and grooming your hair, you can see," the man said.
"Okay." I said.
He cut my hair, and I freaked out at how much hair he cut off so much for growing it out.
Ten minutes later, he finished, and he curled my hair.
"Wow, Renesmee. You look so different." Hannah said.
"I do?" I asked.
"Do you want to see now?" The man asked, setting the curlier iron down.
I nodded. Jacob spun the chair. My eyes met their reflection, widening in shock. "Wow," I breathed, "I look different."
My hair had side bangs and layers, and it was not that short. Yet, its length surprised me.
"Yeah, and it makes you look older." Chloe said. "You like it?"
"Yeah, I love it. Thank you." I said.
"You're welcome." The man said.
"Well, we better get going. We don't want Jacob to worry about you." Chloe said.
"Yeah." I said.
We left the salon, our arms laden with shopping bags, and returned to the entrance. We then went outside to the car, crammed our gear into the car, and settled in. Then, we drove back on the smooth, vibrating road.
Jacob's P.O.V
After the deal, we set up the ceremony at Second Beach tonight. I was nervous. It will be my first time as an Alpha, adding a non-werewolf to my pack and turning someone into a werewolf by blood. Embry said they were almost done. I took a breath. If only I had Renesmee to calm my nerves. Speaking of Renesmee, when are they getting back? It was almost five, and the ceremony started at six. I heard voices and, hoping it was her, I rushed out of my office and went to the front of the house. When I got there, I only saw Quil and Seth.
"Oh, it's just you guys." I said.
"Nice to see you too, Jacob." Quil said.
"Sorry, I'm just worried about the girls."
"Jacob, they will be home soon." Quil said.
I heard a car pull up and a door slam. Then, I listened to the car drive away. They must be dropping off Hannah, Sophia, and Renesmee. As they were getting close to the door, I panicked. I didn't want them to think I was watching them, so I rushed to the kitchen, where Seth and Quil were.
"What?" Quil asked, looking at me with a curious expression.
"They're home." I responded.
"Okay, then why are you not waiting for her at the door?"
"Well, I don't want Renesmee to think I was spying on them."
"True."
I heard the door open, and I smelled Renesmee's fantastic scent.
"We are home!" Renesmee yelled.
We didn't move, but they walked in, and Renesmee walked over to me and set her stuff down. She then wrapped her arms around me and hugged me. I hugged her back and kissed her head.
"Hey," Renesmee said, pulling away.
"Hey, babe," I said.
Renesmee kissed me, and I kissed her back while pulling her close. God, I missed those lips these past hours. She then pulled away and smiled into my eyes.
"So, how was your day?" I asked.
"It was good, and do you notice anything different about me?" Renesmee asked.
I looked at her and noticed her hair was different. "Yeah, you colored your hair again, and your hair is shorter," I responded.
"Yes. Do you like it? I know you liked my hair long, but they thought I needed a change, so I thought..."
"Babe, I love it. It makes you look older and so much hotter."
Renesmee blushed. I noticed she got side bangs as I moved a strand of her curled hair out of her face.
"And with those bangs, you look like a whole new person." I said.
"Really?" Renesmee asked.
"Ah, huh?"
Renesmee smiled and kissed me again. After we kissed, I saw everyone had left the room. They must not want to bother us.
I looked down at the bag, and my eyes widened. "How much did you get?" I asked, chuckling.
"Well, stuff for the honeymoon," Renesmee responded.
I nodded. I picked up Renesmee's bags and helped carry them to our room upstairs.
When we got to the room, I set her bags down and walked back over to her. Renesmee placed her hands on my chest. "So, what do you want to do tonight?" Renesmee asked,
I placed my hands on her waist, moving her closer to me.
"We have the pack ceremony tonight. I learned Zachary has to be like us to be part of the pack, so I have to turn him."
"What? That makes no sense. I'm a vampire and you didn't have to turn me."
"Yeah, but after we mated, you connected to the pack. But, after Zachary and Leah mated, Zachary is not connected to the pack. He's only connected to Leah."
"Oh."
"Yeah. It could be because you're half-human, and he's a vampire. He's dead."
Renesmee nodded. "Yeah." she said.
Renesmee then looked down and sighed. I lifted her chin with my finger and looked at her curiously. "What's wrong?" I asked.
Renesmee gazed deep into my eyes, her voice trembling. "Why can't it be simple? Why can't we have an uncomplicated life? Why can't Zachary remain a vampire, and we all find joy?"
Why was she crying? It's easy. I learned from Dad how it works.
I brushed a tear from her cheek, tucking away a strand of hair. "Sweetie, there's no need for tears. It's okay. It's not so tough," I reassured her.
Inhaling, Renesmee forced a smile. "My apologies," she said, her voice tinged with frustration. "These mood swings are getting the best of me again."
Laughing, I planted a kiss on her forehead. "No worries, hon," I murmured.
"So where is the ceremony at anyway?" Renesmee asked.
"It's at Second Beach which we need to go in fifteen minutes, so get changed real quick and we will leave." I responded.
"Okay."
I kissed her, then headed out of the room, leaving her alone.
Renesmee's P.O.V
After Jacob left the room, I headed to the closet to find something to wear. Since I was showing a tad, I wore a white, off-the-shoulder dress. They embroidered it with pink and blue flowers at the bottom. Then I put on white sandals and walked to the mirror to see my appearance. I ensured my hair was still lovely from earlier and spun around. I looked good. I was so glad I got a new look. I then headed out of the room and headed downstairs. When I went downstairs, I saw no one around, so they had already left. I walked around looking for Jacob, but I didn't see him. I checked his office. I walked to the office and saw him going through papers. I opened the door, and he looked up at me.
"Hey." I said.
Jacob beamed, his eyes meeting mine. "Hey, beautiful," he murmured, tidying his paperwork.
Jacob got up and approached me. He looked me up and down, and I noticed his eyes getting darker.
Jacob's fingers traced my arms, his touch belying his words. "That dress," he said, gaze fixed on my shoulders. "It's far too revealing."
I smirked.
"Don't you like it, though?" I asked.
"Yes, I love seeing your skin, but I don't like when other people see your skin. This dress is a little short and revealing at the top, and I don't want other people on the beach to see you," Jacob said.
"Babe, I will be with you the entire time. It won't even matter."
Jacob's growl punctuated his reluctant agreement. "Fine," he muttered, eyes narrowing. "But if anyone..." The unfinished threat hung in the air, his frustration palpable.
I placed a hand on his chest.
"Jake, it will be fine. Trust me. You don't need to worry so much. Everyone from the pack knows we are together, and I'm their Luna, so they can't get to me, anyway. Also, if a random guy from the beach comes, I'll tell them I'm taken, and if they check me out, I'll slap them or something. I don't need protection all the time, Jake. I know I'm your imprintee, but I can take care of myself, too."
Jacob's eyes softened as he tucked a wayward strand behind my ear. "I know you can. I just want nothing to happen to you and the baby," he whispered, his voice thinking with emotion. "You're my life now and the reason I stay alive every day. I can't lose you." His tender gesture spoke volumes, conveying a love both fierce and fragile.
Jacob stroked my face, and I smiled at his words. "I know, and don't worry. I'm not going anywhere." I said.
Jacob smiled and leaned in to kiss me. I kissed him back and wrapped my arms around his neck.
His lips trailed from my mouth to my neck, igniting sparks. He breathed those magical words with a husky whisper: "I love you so much, baby."
"I love you, too." I said.
Jacob looked into my eyes, and I saw lust and love. He kissed me again before we left the house, got on his motorcycle, and headed to Second Beach. When we arrived, Jacob parked close to the beach so I wouldn't have to walk far. This was because being the protective one didn't want me to wear out myself. He took my hand, and we headed down to the beach. We walked to where the pack was, and Jacob pulled me over to where Embry was.
"Hey, Embry. Is everything ready?" Jacob asked.
"Yes, everything is ready to start," Embry responded.
"Good, let's get started so I can go home with my fiancée."
I rolled my eyes when he called me fiancée. He was being possessive again.
I let go of his hand and walked over to the seats shaped like wood. I sat next to Hannah and Embry on one side and the other side by Sophia and Seth. The others sat across from us on the other side of the fire where we held the ceremony. I looked around the fire and saw the sand shaped in some pattern I didn't understand. I also saw a metal stand with a knife on it. A black drink and a cup of greenish-blue liquid lay on top. I wondered what the greenish-blue liquid was. Jacob walked over to the fire and the metal stand beside it. Zachary stood in front of him, looking nervous.
"Okay, we will now start since everyone is seated," Jacob said.
I could feel how nervous Jacob was. This was his first time doing this, and he knew what he was doing. At least his dad was here just in case he forgot something.
"Okay, Zachary, look me in the eye." Jacob said.
Zachary looked up at Jacob.
"Will you join with us, to hunt, to fight, and to run as third in command with Leah?" Jacob asked.
Zachary took a deep breath and spoke.
"Yes, I will hunt, fight, and run with you as third in command with Leah," Zachary said.
"Good. Now, the pack. Do all you accept him in the pack?" Jacob asked.
"Yes, we all claim you into the pack." We all said.
Jacob smiled and turned back to Zachary.
"Okay, you can either let me bite you and drink my blood, or you must drink the potion with my blood in it from the cup," Jacob said.
Everyone made disgusted faces and noises.
"Hum, I prefer you not to bite my neck, so I'll drink the potion." Zachary said.
Jacob's smirk widened as he uttered, "Figured as much."
Jacob took the knife and cut the palm of his hand, and I flinched and looked down at my hand to see it red. Stupid bond. Why do I have to feel his pain?
Jacob turned around, looking at me with a worried look.
"Are you alright?" Jacob asked.
"Yes, it's the bond." I responded.
Jacob nodded and turned back to Zachary. He let the blood drip into the cup. The potion turned reddish brown, and Jacob took the cup and handed it to Zachary.
"Now drink the water. The blood in the potion should flow throughout your body and turn you." Jacob said.
Zachary drank it. Everyone looked away except Jacob and me. Zachary swallowed and handed it back to Jacob.
"Now that you have my blood in your system, I will finish joining you in my pack," Jacob said.
Zachary nodded, and Jacob continued. He took the cup of greenish-blue liquid and dumped it on the fire. The fire changed colors in an instant, transforming into a greenish-blue light. The fire was now gone and showing the light flowing above us.
"Okay, now, do you submit to me as your alpha, to follow me and to do what I say from now on for the rest of your life?" Jacob asked.
Zachary was nervous again. He knew this was the end; if he didn't accept, it would be over, and he wouldn't be able to be with Leah.
"Yes, I accept you as my alpha." Zachary responded.
Magic sizzled and zipped between us. It hit Zachary. He fell to his knees, screaming. I looked to see Leah, scared.
"God s**t!" Zachary yelled as he wrapped his arms around himself.
He screamed for a while. When the light changed to fire, Zachary was unconscious from the pain.
"Jacob, what happened? Why is he unconscious?" Leah asked.
"Well, it's the pack bond. He's now connected to us, and he's turning into a werewolf. It has kicked in, and when he wakes up, he will turn." Jacob responded.
Leah nodded, ran to Zachary, placed her hand on his face, and stroked it. Jacob then walked over to Embry, and I got up and looked at everything that happened. Would I have to go through this if it didn't work and I wasn't connected to the pack? I felt my arms wrapped around my waist, and I smiled because I knew it was Jacob from the sparks. I turned to Jacob and placed my hands on his. He smiled down at me and kissed me. I kissed him back and wrapped my arms around his neck. We kissed for a minute, and then we heard someone cough. I broke the kiss to see Billy looking at us. He rolled over to us, and Jacob wrapped his arms around my waist, holding me close.
"Good job, son. You did well for your first time." Billy said.
"Thanks, Dad." Jacob said, "I was nervous, but I put myself together and did it."
"Well, again, you did well. You have become an amazing alpha these past couple of years."
"Thanks again."
Billy patted Jacob's back and rolled away from us. After he left, Jacob turned my face back around and kissed me again. I giggled in the kiss, and he smirked.
"Do you wanna go?" Jacob asked.
"Sure, but what about..." I asked.
"I already ordered the pack to take care of the stuff and to take Zachary to the forest before he wakes up to shift."
I nodded, and he took my hand as we returned to the motorcycle and headed home.