A Twilight fanfiction novel - SheeWolf85

Her eyes stung from the tears threatening to fall. “I know.” She reached out, just giving him an
invitation, and breathed a sigh of relief when he pulled her in tightly. She held on until he pulled
back.
Edward turned his attention to Jacob. A part of him still wanted to hate the man that had introduced
his daughter to whatever had done this to her. Deep down, he knew he should be grateful that she
had him. He wasn’t sure what to think about the idea that Jacob may have saved his life by talking
Renesmee down earlier. Instead of saying words that may or may not be true, he just held out his
hand.
Jacob smirked and shook Edward’s hand, a silent acceptance of his silent apology.
Renesmee looked between the men, not sure what to do next. It didn’t feel right to slip into the
situation they’d had before. Everybody knew the truth now, and there was simply no going back.
She pushed herself against Jacob’s side and took a deep breath. He wrapped his arms around her
tightly and bent to kiss her ear.
“You did so good, baby,” he whispered.
She smiled and looked up at him. “Thank you.”
Edward furrowed his brow. “What are you telling her?” He couldn’t hide the accusation in his voice if
he tried. Bella took his hand.
Jacob shrugged. “Nothing much.”
Renesmee leaned her head back against his shoulder. “He said I did good. I’ve been so nervous. I
still am.” She pulled his arm in front of her and held on tightly. “He’s always encouraging me, telling
me I’m still the same person I was before. That I’m not a monster.” She looked down and pretended
to be enthralled by the hairs on his arm.
Edward watched his daughter for a moment. He didn’t want to admit her words stirred a new
respect for Jacob deep in his chest. He cleared his throat and pulled Bella a little closer to him. He
didn’t have anything to say.
Bella smiled. “I think that’s sweet. He’s right, sweetheart. You’re not a monster.” Whatever her
daughter had turned into, it wasn’t that.
Alice stepped up beside Bella. She and Jasper had stayed out of the way, preferring to give the
family their time to adjust without interference. “Jasper and I agree.” Jasper nodded behind her, his
hands on her shoulders.
Jacob tightened his hold on Renesmee. “See? I told you they’d love you just the same, didn’t I?”
“Yes, you did.” She looked up at him. “You were right.”
He bent to kiss her lips. “As always.”
Renesmee looked around at her family, again unsure of what to do next. There were so many things
she needed to do. She needed to tell her parents she wasn’t going home with them; that her home
was in La Push with Jacob. She needed to talk to her dad about the possibility of a test. Just those
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