(Outfits for Anna and Willow above.)

Chapter Twenty-Five, Bonfire

"Are you sure you're going to be alright?" Jasper asked concerned, pulling me onto his lap as we watched Willow play with her toys in the living room. Turning around on his lap so my legs were spread out over the sofa, placing a soft hand on his cheek and looking at him sternly.
"Jasper, we have been fine at the Rez up till now and from now we will continue to be fine." I said sternly but it was lessoned by my thumb rubbing against his cheekbone softly.
"You're right I'm sorry my love." Jasper apologised pressing a sweet kiss to my lips.
"You have nothing to be sorry for Jasper." I assured kissing him softly.

It was now the weekend after what seemed like an extremely long week, and Willow and I were going to the Rez for a bonfire tonight while Jasper and the others went hunting. Today I decided on a long sleeved, high neck black crop top, red jeans and black heeled biker boots and my grey woollen coat for later as it was going to be cold. I had decided on straightening my hair today with some light make up consisting of only eye liner and mascara. Willow was wearing dark peach track suit bottoms with a matching jumper, a light peach top with the words, 'Love Grows Peace' on it, white socks and her trainers. She would be wearing her thick red coat with mittens attached and her grey hat. Her hair was down in her curls as she kept taking the hair bands out. Whereas, Jasper was wearing his grey tracksuit which he deemed as his hunting clothes.

Jasper and I got on the floor with Willow and started playing peek-a-bo with her. Throwing a blanket over her head Jasper and I pretended to gasp and look around for her.
"Dada where's Willow?" I asked smiling as she giggled.
"I don't know Mama." Jasper replied a smile on his face as well. We gasped when she pulled the blanket off.
"There she is." We cried kissing her making Willow smile and giggle. We continued the game for awhile all three of us laughing, as Jasper and I enjoyed the sound of Willow's laughter. Until she got bored after awhile and went back to her toys, so Jasper and I sat back on the sofa.

"When is Jacob picking you up?" Jasper asked wrapping his arms around my waist while kissing down my neck to my shoulder.
"He should be here soon." I said looking up at the clock.
"Mama. Dada. Boat." Willow said toddling over to us showing us her musical boat.
"That's right Willow, well done my clever girl." I praised a wide smile on my face as I leaned down to kiss her forehead getting a wide smile in return.
"Well done my Princess." Jasper praised kissing his fingers then pressing them to her nose making her giggle before she was back off to her toys.
"She's coming along so well." I said happily.
"Of course she is. She's amazing just like her mother." Jasper stated, pride evident in his voice.

Overcome with love for my fiancé I turned sideways on his lap again, placing a hand on his cheek and kissed him passionately.
"I love you so much Jasper." I said against his lips.
"I love you so much too Anna." Jasper said pressing another kiss to my lips when the doorbell rang. Groaning I climbed off Jasper who went to answer the door while I got Willow ready.
"Willow, baby come to Mama." I said kneeling on the ground holding my arms out to her. Willow smiled and toddled over to me but not before stopping to pick up her wolf cuddly toy.

"Good girl baby." I praised kissing her forehead  and getting a wet kiss from Willow in return as I put her coat and hat on. Tucking her hands into the mittens before handing her the wolf back. "I'll be with you in a minute Jake." I said, looking over my shoulder where Jake and Jasper stood talking.
"No worries everything is already in my car." Jake assured, smiling in thanks to both of them I zipped up Willow's coat before putting mine on then picking Willow up.
"Say hello to uncle Jake, Willow." I said but Willow just raised her hand before burying her head in my shoulder going all shy making us laugh.

"Come give Dada a goodbye kiss lil' lady and I'll see you later." Jasper said taking Willow into his arms kissing all over her face making her giggle before she gave him a wet kiss but like me, Jasper didn't care.
"Dada." Willow smiled happily.
"Be good for your Mama now lil' lady." Jasper said sternly kissing Willow's forehead as we walked outside to Jake's car.
"He's really good with Willow and for you." Jake said happily as we watched Jasper strap Willow into her car seat.
"Yeah he is." I said happily. "He loves her so much, I couldn't wish for a better father for her cause one doesn't exist other than Jasper."

"He loves you just as much too you know." Jake answered. "He treats you exactly like Sam treats Emily and I'm glad. I'm glad you have someone good in your life Lyssa."
"Thanks Jake." I said hugging him when Jasper walked over to us.
"I do Anna. I love you so much. I would give you the world if I could, and the same goes for Willow." Jasper insisted as he wrapped his arms around my waist.
"I know." I assured wrapping my arms around his neck and pecking his lips. "And I would give you the world too Jasper. I love you."
"I love you too. Have fun and I'll see you tonight." Jasper said kissing me one more time before we all got into our designated cars.

"I was thinking, we could take Willow to the beach for a bit before the bonfire tonight. We won't stay there long obviously, but just to show it to her." Jake said hesitantly as he drove towards the Rez.
"That sounds great Jake." I said happily.
Arriving at the beach we saw everyone was there except for Sam and Emily who were likely setting up for tonight.
"Jake, can you help me please?" I asked when the wheels of the buggy got stuck in the sand. Once we finally reached the others I noticed that a picnic had been set up for lunch.
"Hey guys." I called happily, immediately being swarmed into a group hug by everyone including Rachel and Kim. Paul and Jared's imprints and Rachel was Jake's sister.

Once Willow was back in my arms, after being hugged by everyone after Jake took her out of the buggy, I could finally give her some lunch. She didn't really think much of the sand, she didn't like the feel of it.
"Right, lets get you some lunch baby." I said rubbing my nose against Willow's earning cheerful giggles as we sat on the blanket. Willow between my legs. "So, Quil. How're things going with Kieran?" I asked feeding Willow her sandwich, a banana and a beaker of water.
"They're going great." Quil smiled. "I wish he was here to learn about the tribe histories. But he says he'll be down after his graduation, and we've been FaceTiming every night."

"That's great. I'm so happy for you and I'm glad my best friends are together." I told him happily.
"Mama. Nana." Willow said pointing to the banana.
"Okay my love." I laughed feeding her the banana. "Jake." I called looking up from Willow. "What about you and Amelia? I talk to them all the time, but I want to know your side." I answered his questioning look.
"They're amazing. She's amazing, we talk and FaceTime every night and she'll be down yo visit with Kieran after their graduation." Jacob replied happily.

***

Arriving back on the Rez as it was getting dark now, there was to be a barbecue and a bonfire. I helped willow eat the sausages for her dinner once they'd cooled down and some milk in her beaker, changed her nappy again in Sue's house, before joining the others outside once more. Covering Willow with a thick blanket as she started to drift off in the buggy lulled to sleep by a full stomach, the warmth of the fire and her blanket, and the motion of me pushing the buggy back and forth.
"Anna, come sit over here." Embry called patting the open spot between him and Seth on the log.

Pushing Willow over, sitting myself between them and bringing Willow just slightly in front of Embry and I.
"Here, I got you a burger before Paul ate them all." Embry said handing me a chicken burger.
"Hey! I heard that!" Paul shouted from across the bonfire glaring at us as everyone who heard laughed.
"And I got you a drink." Seth added holding out a Diet Coke can.
"Thank you." I said gratefully taking the food and drink from them.

"She's still got the wolf I got her." Embry said happily, spying the wolf held in Willow's arms.
"Of course. She loves it, it's one of her favourites." I assured after I finished my food. Not too long after Billy started the story.
"The Quieleutes have been a small tribe from the beginning." Billy started. "But we have always had magic in our blood. We were great spirit warriors, shape-shifters that transformed to the powerful wolf. This enabled us to scare off our enemies, and protect our tribe."

The wind suddenly picked up causing me to shiver and my teeth start to shiver.
"You cold?" Embry asked. I could only nod my head as my teeth were chattering.
"I got it." Seth said holding his arm out. "Have a cuddle Anna, you'll get warm again your Highness." Seth joked making me laugh.
"Why thank you kind Sir. But first, Embry can you pick Willow up and cuddle her? If I'm cold she must be. And I don't want her to be, even with her covered in her blanket." I asked.
"Sure Anna." Embry said unbuckling Willow and gently picking her up, making sure not to wake her and keeping her blanket around her.

Once Willow was in Embry's arms I cuddled with Seth to warm up.
"One day, our warriors came across a creature." Billy continued. "It looked like a man, but it was hard like stone and cold as ice. Our warriors' sharp teeth finally tore it apart, but only fire would completely destroy it." Billy explained, the story coming to life in my mind. "They lived in fear that the cold man was not alone. And they were right. She took her vengeance out on the village. Our elder chief, Taha Aki, was the only spirit warrior left to save the tribe after his son was killed. Taha Aki's third wife could see that he would lose." Billy continued.

"The third wife was no magical being, with no special powers but one, courage. The third wife's sacrifice distracted the cold woman long enough for Taha Aki to destroy her, she saved the tribe. Over time, our enemies have disappeared. But one remains, the cold ones. Our magic awakens when they're near, and we sense it now. We feel the threat in our blood. Something terrible is coming, because of Bella being unable to accept what it is and unable to accept the truth. But we must be ready, ready to protect Anna and Willow who are our family. We must all be ready." Billy finished.

"Don't worry Anna, we'll protect you both." Old Quil assured smiling at me from behind his large glasses.
"Thank you." I said softly. Looking to Willow who was fast asleep in Embry's arms. "I really should get Willow to bed. Thank you for telling me everything uncle Billy."
"You don't need to thank us Anna, you're both family. Jacob, Embry take them home and stay there if Jasper is not back." Billy ordered. After saying my goodbyes, I followed Jake and Embry to Jacob's car. Smiling as Embry double checked he'd strapped Willow in properly, before climbing in the back with her. While Jake put the buggy in the boot and I sat in the front after checking the straps and assuring Embry he did them perfectly. It's been a long day and I was looking forward to my bed.

***

Pulling into the driveway I noticed both Dad and Jasper were back.
"Jasper may be back but we'll stay out here tonight." Jacob told me.
"Okay, thank you for today." I said hugging both of them as they helped Willow and I inside. Jasper coming to the door as soon as I opened it.
"Thank you Jacob, Embry." Jasper said gratefully, wrapping his arms around me and kissing my temple lovingly as Jacob dropped the folded buggy in the hallway.

"No worries. We love them too." Jacob brushed off.
"We'll be outside tonight." Embry said as he said goodbye to Willow before handing her to Jasper who took her out of her car seat so they could cuddle while we said goodbye. Once they left Jasper kissed me passionately then took Willow upstairs to bed, and some quality time. While, I spoke to Dad and caught up as we haven't had a chance to in a while. After awhile, Dad and I said goodnight and went to bed ourselves as Dad had another early start.
"I missed you today my darlin'." Jasper said pulling me into his arms after I had changed into my pyjamas and got into bed.

"And I kissed you too." I said reaching up to kiss him, which he happily returned.
"Did you have a good time at the Rez?" Jasper asked once we pulled back.
"We had a great time, but Willow doesn't like the feel of the sand." I told him which made us both laugh. "Did Willow go down alright? How was hunting?"
"She woke up while I changed her, and grumbled at me before going back to sleep. She likes her sleep, just like her mother." Jasper laughed, I smacked his chest glaring at him, but a small smile played on my lips.
"She's fine now, and no one's gone into her room don't worry." Jasper assured kissing my forehead, easily putting me at ease and relieving my fears as he motioned to ears and the baby monitor on the bedside table.

"Hunting went well my darlin', but of course Emmett turned it into a competition." Jasper continued.
"Of course." I laughed. "Did you win?"
"Of course I did." Jasper said indignantly. "You doubted me huh, my darlin'?" Jasper asked as he started tickling me making me scream with laughter as Jasper laughed.
"J-Jasper I-I'm sorry." I laughed squirming to get away from his fingers.
"Hmm. I think I'll forgive you...this time. My darlin'." Jasper said tickling me once more he stopped. He pressed a kiss to my forehead before we settled back down under the covers cuddling together.

"Goodnight my Jasper." I said through a yawn pressing a kiss to the underside of his jaw. "I love you babe."
"Goodnight my Anna. I love you too my love." Jasper said kissing my forehead as we snuggled. Jasper running his fingers through my hair lulling me to sleep.