“He what?!” Bella exclaimed. She had a mix of shock, confusion, and excitement on her face. “Seriously?!”

“Yes.” Next thing I knew she had her arms around my neck in the tightest hug I’ve ever had.

“Oh, my God! I’m so happy! He’s been so mopey lately, so this is perfect! Maybe things will change between them and us! I have to call him!”

“No! Wait, Bella!” I grabbed her arm. “He is telling Billy right now, he may need a moment for that.”

“True. Billy’s very old-fashioned,” Bella agreed, “I’ll call him later tonight.”

“Thanks. I’m on my way back over to see how it’s coming along. Let Edward know to keep in tune with my thoughts if he can for a while so you know when you can call.”

“Alright! But I think he already knows to.”

“I do. I’ll do my best. It’s easier when you’re closer.” Edward just appeared behind her. I didn’t even see him arrive.

“Alright. Off I go!” I could still hear Bella chatting excitedly to Edward as I left. I caught things like, “Why didn’t you tell me sooner?” and I think she said, “looks like you’re off the hook.”

This trip to La Push was more nerve-racking than then last. What if Billy doesn’t accept me? What about the other members of the pack? I couldn’t bare the thought of Jacob losing everyone because of me.

But why should I be so certain that he won’t just leave me?

I finally arrived at La Push, and Jacob was waiting for me. He was grinning ear to ear. Good sign! All worries left me at that point.

“I see it went well?” I jumped up into his arms where I was comfortable cradled.

“Better than expected.” He kissed me. Then I heard the door open and the sound of Billy’s wheelchair behind us. Jacob spun around and I tried to jump down, but he had a good hold on me.

“Congrats, you two.” He was beaming. You could have thought that we just got engaged or something. Although there was a glint in his eyes that implied that what has happened isn’t that much different.

“Don’t take this the wrong way, sir, but I expected you to completely reject me. Why are you so okay with this?” I had to know.