Summery: Bella knew there would be danger. There was always danger. But now, things were different…it wasn't just her life on the line. What extent is she willing to go to, just to protect the life of someone precious? Is she willing to sacrifice herself?
Starlight
Preface:
I was strangely peaceful. It was like I didn't even know what was going on around me. Why didn't I feel anything?
I could feel the urgency in the air and I could see the worry that consumed all of their dark eyes. Especially Edward's. But deep down in the pit of my stomach, I felt not even a twinge of the panic I should have.
Maybe it was because I didn't have the time to worry. My mind was racing just not about what it should have been. I wasn't letting myself think about it. I couldn't…
I felt a cold hand tug me down into a chair. Mere moments seemed like hours. And then my mind finally ran over the situation at hand like it was a speed bump…then everything got even slower. That's when the panic hit.
I heaved big breaths and I felt my face drain of color. In a futile attempt to feel safe, I hugged my middle and my eyes flew to the faces of the loved ones around me.
This time was different…there was a different danger here. This time I wasn't just responsible for my life. I was going to be the death of many more…much more precious lives than my own.