Home At Last
by Momma2fan
Chapter 15
A week had gone by and Bella still felt as lost and out of control as she had when Old Quil had told them the prophecy. She knew there was a solution, she just wasn’t prepared to voice it.
Sam stood in the doorway, watching her as she sat on the porch swing. Her nightmares were getting worse. Every night she was clinging to him and begging for Paul. Neither of them knew how to help her.
Paul sat on the porch step and listened to Bella breathe across the way. He’d taken to staying in the guest room so that he could be near when her nightmares reached their peak. They hadn’t consummated the imprint yet, but they had shared several passionate kisses and Paul couldn’t ask for more.
“I need to get supplies for the house,” Bella spoke quietly. “I want to make sure I have everything I may need on hand if something happens to one of you.”
Sam and Paul both walked toward her. Sam looked at Paul and nodded his head that he was up. “Bella, what are you talking about?”
She looked up at him and sighed, “The prophecy is proving correct and I am not taking any chances that I lose either of you. Especially now.”
Sam noticed she was hiding something, “What does that mean?”
Bella set her feet on the porch floor and stared up at him. “I’m pregnant, Sam. I found out this morning.”
The smile which graced Sam’s face was contagious. He walked to her and picked her up in his arms, swinging her around. “We’re having a baby!” Setting her back on her feet, he kissed her lips pouring all his love and joy into the kiss. “What made you get tested?”
She smiled up at him, “I’ve been feeling run down the last week or so, I thought it was the nightmares, but then I got a little nauseous. I had Sue draw some blood and Nathan called earlier with my results. If I’m right, our baby was conceived about the same time as Jared and Kim’s.”
“I’m thrilled, honey.” Sam kissed her again and leaned his forehead against hers.
Paul was leaning on the rail, watching his imprint celebrate with her other one. He was happy for both of them. He could feel the joy coming from Bella, but also her fear. He knew she was scared of the prophecy coming true.
Bella turned in Sam’s arms and stared at Paul. “You’re next, babe.”
“What do you mean, Kitten?”
Bella strode over to him and wrapped her arms around his waist. “After I have this baby and am fully recovered. If you want, we can have one.” Paul smirked at her, which instantly made her panties wet. Both Sam and Paul inhaled and laughed when Bella squeaked. “Stop it. I can’t help my reaction to the two of you.”
“And we love it, Kitten.”
“And you haven’t even experienced it yet, bro. Trust me,” Sam walked forward and clapped a hand on his shoulder. “Coming from the source is so much better.”
“Sam!” Bella admonished. “We agreed not to tease Paul about not having slept with me yet.” She kissed Paul’s lips and then walked into the house to the kitchen. “You guys need to get the grill fired up. I have burgers, hotdogs and bratwurst ready to go on. With the pack and my parents coming over, I want to make sure there’s enough to feed them. We have a lot to discuss tonight.”
“Sorry, honey.” Sam kissed her head and took one of the platters from her, while Paul took the other.
It wasn’t long before the pack and imprints started trickling in. Kim and Angela went to the kitchen to help Bella with the other dishes, while Leah sat at the bar and made small talk. The guys all stayed outside, until Charlie and Sue arrived. Just behind them was Old Quil and Billy.
Sam and Paul carried the platters of meat inside and Bella got everything set up buffet style. Once all of the non-wolves had what they wanted, the pack descended and there were only scraps remaining.
“Okay, guys we have several things to get through this evening,” Sam started after everyone was done eating. “First, we have a couple of announcements.” He looked at Bella and she stood up, walking over to him. “Bella and I are having a baby.” Cheers echoed throughout the room and offers of congratulations followed after.
“I believe Paul also has an announcement.” Sam nodded at his brother.
“Uh, yeah.” Paul grinned when Bella walked over to him as well. “I imprinted.”
“Congratulations. On who?” Jacob wanted to know.
Bella sank down on his lap and he buried his nose in her hair. “On me.”
Pandemonium rang out through the room and no amount of shouting could get them to shut up, until Bella stood up and placed her pinkies in her mouth, blowing a shrill whistle. All of the pack covered their ears and growled at her, causing Sam and Paul to go on the defensive.
“Settle down!” Sam’s Alpha timbre rang out over them.
“Bella?” Charlie looked at his daughter. “Are you sure this is what you want?”
Bella smiled at him, “Daddy, I’ve had feelings for both Paul and Sam for years. When Sam imprinted on me I was thrilled. Now I get Paul too. I’m absolutely sure this is what I want. But there is also a reason behind his imprint on me. If everyone will settle down, Quilly can explain.”
The pack and imprints stayed silent as Old Quil laid out all the details of the prophecy and how he thought it applied now. When he was finished speaking, the room remained silent, until Charlie spoke up.
“I’ve already talked to the judge. Emily will be getting out, legally, as soon as her time is served. From what I understand, her therapist recommended she be held for further evaluation, but the judge obviously can’t force it.”
“I’m trying very hard not to focus on the fact that I could lose one of the men I love, but it’s not easy. I also can’t think about just me anymore. I have a life growing inside me that I have to consider.” Bella looked at everyone as she spoke. “I’m gonna need all of you to help keep my family safe. We’re a pack and we always have each other's backs. There have been threats before, but never from someone who has been as close to us as Emily once was.”
“Don’t worry, Bella,” Jared looked around at his pack brothers. “We’ll be on alert, until this threat is gone like all the others.”
“From here on out, we’re going back to two man patrols. Obviously Paul and I won’t be patrolling together, because one of us will need to be with Bella. I believe the times we will be most vulnerable is after working hours and in the middle of the night, but I still want all hours covered.”
It was agreed that Paul and Embry, Sam and Jacob, Leah and Jared, Seth and Collin and Quil and Brady would patrol as teams. However, since Sam and Jacob were taking the overnight shifts, Sam and Paul would trade off so they each got equal time with their imprint.
“While I have you all here, I have a request,” Bella started as she looked around the room.
“What’s up, Bells?” Jacob asked as he pulled Angela to his lap.
She took a deep breath, “I want to expand this house. I’ve talked about it with Sam and he says it’s possible. The goal is to create separate wings so that Sam and I have a private space and Paul and I have the same. I figure with the pack working on it together, it can be done by mid October.”
“So you want this done before the prophecy is foretold?” Quil asked.
“Yes.”
“Well when do we start?” Embry wanted to know.
Sam stood up and wrapped his arm around Bella’s waist. “We start tomorrow.”
**HaL**
Paul and Bella walked along the beach hand in hand. It was the first time in a few days they’d had any time alone.
“Do you feel slighted?” Bella asked out of nowhere.
“Why, because we haven’t completed the bond?” Paul looked at her as she nodded. “No, babe. I know that when we’re ready it will happen. I also know that right now, Sam is who you need more. I’m not upset or jealous.”
Bella suddenly felt insecure, “Do you...not want me?”
Paul stopped and pulled her into his arms, kissing her like she was going to disappear. He ground his pelvis into hers and groaned, “Babe, does this feel like I don’t want you?”
“Mmm...no.” Bella pulled his mouth back to hers, allowing her tongue to dance with his.
Paul moved his lips from her and kissed a path along her jaw down to her neck, avoiding the side Sam had already marked. “Bella, you’re making this extremely hard for me.”
“That’s the idea.” Bella moaned when he kissed a sensitive part of her flesh. “I need you, Paul. Sam isn’t expecting me home tonight, he knows I need you.”
Paul growled low in his chest and picked her up bridal style, running them toward his place. He had just crossed the threshold, closed and locked the doors when he looked at his imprint. “Are you sure?”
“I want you, Paul.” Bella pushed her hands under his shirt and raked her fingernails down his chest and abs. “I need you to make me yours.”
“Fuck,” Paul ripped his shirt over his head and tossed it behind him. He smashed his mouth to hers and walked Bella backward to the couch. He didn't think they would make it to the bedroom. He could smell her arousal and it was exciting him and his wolf.
He sat on the couch and pulled her astride him. He fused their mouths back together as Bella rolled her hips over him. Wrenching his mouth free, “Kitten, this won’t last long if you do that.”
Bella reached for the hem of her shirt and pulled it over her head, her bra quickly followed. “I need you inside me, Paul. We have all night.”
Paul leaned forward and took one of her pink buds in his mouth, flicking his tongue over it and gently biting it. He used his hand to give the other one some attention before switching sides. Bella was moaning and rolling her hips over his aching dick with every swipe of his tongue.
Reaching for the button on her jeans he opened them and pulled down the zipper. When he had the room, he plunged his hand down to her wet core, stroking his fingers through her folds to her swollen bundle of nerves.
“Fuck, Paul!” Bella moaned when he finally touched her.
He pushed a finger inside her, while still flicking her clit. “Come on, baby, ride my hand.” As Bella chased her orgasm, Paul inserted another finger and continued his ministrations on her breasts. He could soon feel her walls tightening around his digits. “Cum for me, Kitten.
Bella screamed out his name as waves of pleasure rolled over her. While she was still coming down, Paul removed his hand and put the fingers covered in her juices in his mouth, sucking them clean. “Mmm...you taste amazing, Kitten.”
“Make love to me, Paul.”
Paul quickly divested himself of his pants and pulled Bella’s the rest of the way off. He picked her up and carried her to his bedroom. He’d replaced all the furniture when Emily left, he didn’t want to live with that scent forever. He lay Bella in the middle of the bed and crawled up after her, settling between her spread legs. He wanted to be gentle with her, especially in her current condition, but he’d waited for her for so long he wasn’t sure he could.
Smoothing the hair back from her face, he leaned down to kiss her. “I love you so much, Bella.”
“I love you, too. I don’t want you to be gentle, I just want you, please.” Bella wrapped her legs around his waist, pulling him down to her.
Paul pulled back and lined up with her entrance, before pushing inside her. Feeling her warmth wrapped around him brought out a groan from him. “Fuck, you feel so good.”
“Move, Paul...oh, god, move!” Bella panted, he was slightly larger than Sam but he felt just as amazing.
Paul pulled back until just the tip of him was inside her, before surging forward, his pelvis hitting her and making a slapping sound. “Fuck, I can’t...” He grabbed her legs and hooked them over his arms and began thrusting at a furious pace. He was afraid it was too much, but Bella’s mewls and moans spurred him on. He realized his Kitten had a feisty side to match his.
“Oh, Paul...so, close!”
“Come on, Kitten,” Paul thrust into her harder and faster and felt her walls fluttering around him. Just as her release took over, Paul latched his teeth to the other side of her neck, leaving his mark as he roared out his climax.
“Paul...mmm...love you.” Bella muttered breathlessly.
He removed his teeth from her neck, quickly licking over the wound to heal it. He pulled out of her and rolled to his back bringing her with him. “Are you okay?”
“Never better,” she sighed and kissed his chest over his heart.
Paul made love to her several times that night, completing their bond and making their love stronger. When they lay spent after their final round, Paul couldn’t help dread what was coming and he prayed to the spirits that they kept all three, now four, of them safe.
A week had gone by and Bella still felt as lost and out of control as she had when Old Quil had told them the prophecy. She knew there was a solution, she just wasn’t prepared to voice it.
Sam stood in the doorway, watching her as she sat on the porch swing. Her nightmares were getting worse. Every night she was clinging to him and begging for Paul. Neither of them knew how to help her.
Paul sat on the porch step and listened to Bella breathe across the way. He’d taken to staying in the guest room so that he could be near when her nightmares reached their peak. They hadn’t consummated the imprint yet, but they had shared several passionate kisses and Paul couldn’t ask for more.
“I need to get supplies for the house,” Bella spoke quietly. “I want to make sure I have everything I may need on hand if something happens to one of you.”
Sam and Paul both walked toward her. Sam looked at Paul and nodded his head that he was up. “Bella, what are you talking about?”
She looked up at him and sighed, “The prophecy is proving correct and I am not taking any chances that I lose either of you. Especially now.”
Sam noticed she was hiding something, “What does that mean?”
Bella set her feet on the porch floor and stared up at him. “I’m pregnant, Sam. I found out this morning.”
The smile which graced Sam’s face was contagious. He walked to her and picked her up in his arms, swinging her around. “We’re having a baby!” Setting her back on her feet, he kissed her lips pouring all his love and joy into the kiss. “What made you get tested?”
She smiled up at him, “I’ve been feeling run down the last week or so, I thought it was the nightmares, but then I got a little nauseous. I had Sue draw some blood and Nathan called earlier with my results. If I’m right, our baby was conceived about the same time as Jared and Kim’s.”
“I’m thrilled, honey.” Sam kissed her again and leaned his forehead against hers.
Paul was leaning on the rail, watching his imprint celebrate with her other one. He was happy for both of them. He could feel the joy coming from Bella, but also her fear. He knew she was scared of the prophecy coming true.
Bella turned in Sam’s arms and stared at Paul. “You’re next, babe.”
“What do you mean, Kitten?”
Bella strode over to him and wrapped her arms around his waist. “After I have this baby and am fully recovered. If you want, we can have one.” Paul smirked at her, which instantly made her panties wet. Both Sam and Paul inhaled and laughed when Bella squeaked. “Stop it. I can’t help my reaction to the two of you.”
“And we love it, Kitten.”
“And you haven’t even experienced it yet, bro. Trust me,” Sam walked forward and clapped a hand on his shoulder. “Coming from the source is so much better.”
“Sam!” Bella admonished. “We agreed not to tease Paul about not having slept with me yet.” She kissed Paul’s lips and then walked into the house to the kitchen. “You guys need to get the grill fired up. I have burgers, hotdogs and bratwurst ready to go on. With the pack and my parents coming over, I want to make sure there’s enough to feed them. We have a lot to discuss tonight.”
“Sorry, honey.” Sam kissed her head and took one of the platters from her, while Paul took the other.
It wasn’t long before the pack and imprints started trickling in. Kim and Angela went to the kitchen to help Bella with the other dishes, while Leah sat at the bar and made small talk. The guys all stayed outside, until Charlie and Sue arrived. Just behind them was Old Quil and Billy.
Sam and Paul carried the platters of meat inside and Bella got everything set up buffet style. Once all of the non-wolves had what they wanted, the pack descended and there were only scraps remaining.
“Okay, guys we have several things to get through this evening,” Sam started after everyone was done eating. “First, we have a couple of announcements.” He looked at Bella and she stood up, walking over to him. “Bella and I are having a baby.” Cheers echoed throughout the room and offers of congratulations followed after.
“I believe Paul also has an announcement.” Sam nodded at his brother.
“Uh, yeah.” Paul grinned when Bella walked over to him as well. “I imprinted.”
“Congratulations. On who?” Jacob wanted to know.
Bella sank down on his lap and he buried his nose in her hair. “On me.”
Pandemonium rang out through the room and no amount of shouting could get them to shut up, until Bella stood up and placed her pinkies in her mouth, blowing a shrill whistle. All of the pack covered their ears and growled at her, causing Sam and Paul to go on the defensive.
“Settle down!” Sam’s Alpha timbre rang out over them.
“Bella?” Charlie looked at his daughter. “Are you sure this is what you want?”
Bella smiled at him, “Daddy, I’ve had feelings for both Paul and Sam for years. When Sam imprinted on me I was thrilled. Now I get Paul too. I’m absolutely sure this is what I want. But there is also a reason behind his imprint on me. If everyone will settle down, Quilly can explain.”
The pack and imprints stayed silent as Old Quil laid out all the details of the prophecy and how he thought it applied now. When he was finished speaking, the room remained silent, until Charlie spoke up.
“I’ve already talked to the judge. Emily will be getting out, legally, as soon as her time is served. From what I understand, her therapist recommended she be held for further evaluation, but the judge obviously can’t force it.”
“I’m trying very hard not to focus on the fact that I could lose one of the men I love, but it’s not easy. I also can’t think about just me anymore. I have a life growing inside me that I have to consider.” Bella looked at everyone as she spoke. “I’m gonna need all of you to help keep my family safe. We’re a pack and we always have each other's backs. There have been threats before, but never from someone who has been as close to us as Emily once was.”
“Don’t worry, Bella,” Jared looked around at his pack brothers. “We’ll be on alert, until this threat is gone like all the others.”
“From here on out, we’re going back to two man patrols. Obviously Paul and I won’t be patrolling together, because one of us will need to be with Bella. I believe the times we will be most vulnerable is after working hours and in the middle of the night, but I still want all hours covered.”
It was agreed that Paul and Embry, Sam and Jacob, Leah and Jared, Seth and Collin and Quil and Brady would patrol as teams. However, since Sam and Jacob were taking the overnight shifts, Sam and Paul would trade off so they each got equal time with their imprint.
“While I have you all here, I have a request,” Bella started as she looked around the room.
“What’s up, Bells?” Jacob asked as he pulled Angela to his lap.
She took a deep breath, “I want to expand this house. I’ve talked about it with Sam and he says it’s possible. The goal is to create separate wings so that Sam and I have a private space and Paul and I have the same. I figure with the pack working on it together, it can be done by mid October.”
“So you want this done before the prophecy is foretold?” Quil asked.
“Yes.”
“Well when do we start?” Embry wanted to know.
Sam stood up and wrapped his arm around Bella’s waist. “We start tomorrow.”
**HaL**
Paul and Bella walked along the beach hand in hand. It was the first time in a few days they’d had any time alone.
“Do you feel slighted?” Bella asked out of nowhere.
“Why, because we haven’t completed the bond?” Paul looked at her as she nodded. “No, babe. I know that when we’re ready it will happen. I also know that right now, Sam is who you need more. I’m not upset or jealous.”
Bella suddenly felt insecure, “Do you...not want me?”
Paul stopped and pulled her into his arms, kissing her like she was going to disappear. He ground his pelvis into hers and groaned, “Babe, does this feel like I don’t want you?”
“Mmm...no.” Bella pulled his mouth back to hers, allowing her tongue to dance with his.
Paul moved his lips from her and kissed a path along her jaw down to her neck, avoiding the side Sam had already marked. “Bella, you’re making this extremely hard for me.”
“That’s the idea.” Bella moaned when he kissed a sensitive part of her flesh. “I need you, Paul. Sam isn’t expecting me home tonight, he knows I need you.”
Paul growled low in his chest and picked her up bridal style, running them toward his place. He had just crossed the threshold, closed and locked the doors when he looked at his imprint. “Are you sure?”
“I want you, Paul.” Bella pushed her hands under his shirt and raked her fingernails down his chest and abs. “I need you to make me yours.”
“Fuck,” Paul ripped his shirt over his head and tossed it behind him. He smashed his mouth to hers and walked Bella backward to the couch. He didn't think they would make it to the bedroom. He could smell her arousal and it was exciting him and his wolf.
He sat on the couch and pulled her astride him. He fused their mouths back together as Bella rolled her hips over him. Wrenching his mouth free, “Kitten, this won’t last long if you do that.”
Bella reached for the hem of her shirt and pulled it over her head, her bra quickly followed. “I need you inside me, Paul. We have all night.”
Paul leaned forward and took one of her pink buds in his mouth, flicking his tongue over it and gently biting it. He used his hand to give the other one some attention before switching sides. Bella was moaning and rolling her hips over his aching dick with every swipe of his tongue.
Reaching for the button on her jeans he opened them and pulled down the zipper. When he had the room, he plunged his hand down to her wet core, stroking his fingers through her folds to her swollen bundle of nerves.
“Fuck, Paul!” Bella moaned when he finally touched her.
He pushed a finger inside her, while still flicking her clit. “Come on, baby, ride my hand.” As Bella chased her orgasm, Paul inserted another finger and continued his ministrations on her breasts. He could soon feel her walls tightening around his digits. “Cum for me, Kitten.
Bella screamed out his name as waves of pleasure rolled over her. While she was still coming down, Paul removed his hand and put the fingers covered in her juices in his mouth, sucking them clean. “Mmm...you taste amazing, Kitten.”
“Make love to me, Paul.”
Paul quickly divested himself of his pants and pulled Bella’s the rest of the way off. He picked her up and carried her to his bedroom. He’d replaced all the furniture when Emily left, he didn’t want to live with that scent forever. He lay Bella in the middle of the bed and crawled up after her, settling between her spread legs. He wanted to be gentle with her, especially in her current condition, but he’d waited for her for so long he wasn’t sure he could.
Smoothing the hair back from her face, he leaned down to kiss her. “I love you so much, Bella.”
“I love you, too. I don’t want you to be gentle, I just want you, please.” Bella wrapped her legs around his waist, pulling him down to her.
Paul pulled back and lined up with her entrance, before pushing inside her. Feeling her warmth wrapped around him brought out a groan from him. “Fuck, you feel so good.”
“Move, Paul...oh, god, move!” Bella panted, he was slightly larger than Sam but he felt just as amazing.
Paul pulled back until just the tip of him was inside her, before surging forward, his pelvis hitting her and making a slapping sound. “Fuck, I can’t...” He grabbed her legs and hooked them over his arms and began thrusting at a furious pace. He was afraid it was too much, but Bella’s mewls and moans spurred him on. He realized his Kitten had a feisty side to match his.
“Oh, Paul...so, close!”
“Come on, Kitten,” Paul thrust into her harder and faster and felt her walls fluttering around him. Just as her release took over, Paul latched his teeth to the other side of her neck, leaving his mark as he roared out his climax.
“Paul...mmm...love you.” Bella muttered breathlessly.
He removed his teeth from her neck, quickly licking over the wound to heal it. He pulled out of her and rolled to his back bringing her with him. “Are you okay?”
“Never better,” she sighed and kissed his chest over his heart.
Paul made love to her several times that night, completing their bond and making their love stronger. When they lay spent after their final round, Paul couldn’t help dread what was coming and he prayed to the spirits that they kept all three, now four, of them safe.