Chapter one: Sense of Danger
I was trying on a new, navy blue, short summer dress on, ready for the garden party that was being held at the Cullen's house later that evening, when Edward appeared from no where.
"How is my beautiful girl, and wow you look amazing in that dress" he smiled his favourite crooked smile and kissed my forehead.
"I'm great now you're here, and thank you, I will be wearing it later, how many people are going to the party?" I replied in soft curious tone of voice.
Edward laughed. "Oh Bella you will be fine, and I don't know Carlisle hasn't given me much details, just have to wait and see". Edward grabbed my hand and kissed me on the lips affectionately, when then automatically made me smile.
Time flew by so fast; myself and Edward were greeted by Carlisle and Esmee.
"Bella, Edward welcome, please feel free to help yourselves to drinks and food. Oh Edward I just had an unexpected phone call from your cousin, He should be arriving shortly..." but before he could finish a voice interrupted the conversation.
"It looks like I'm here now Uncle and dear Cousin" he stepped forward from behind a tree. Edward made a snarl.
"Was there a need for that dear cousin, haven't seen you in such a long time". He was wearing black jeans, with a white unbuttoned shirt and was holding a black leather jacket. His black hair was styled in a messy way and his eyes were a sparkling grey colour.
"Yeah cousin, it has been and maybe it was for a good reason" Edward replied sourly.
"You two better be on your best behaviour and Edward introduce your cousin to Bella" Carlisle said and he then walked back into the crowd hand in hand with Esmee.
"Bella this is my older cousin Damon Salvatore, he comes from the New Orleans coven" Edward said whilst grasping my hand tightly.
"Hello sweetheart, I guess by the looks of things your Edward's little pet" Damon laughed whilst running his hands through his hair.
"If you want to put it like that then yeah" I frowned and felt rather disgusted and Edward snarled again.
"Oh Edward as I'm your guest could you please fetch me drink?" Damon asked. Edward coughed. "Sure" he replied and Edward trotted off to fetch some drinks.
Damon approached me and he smiled with a satisfied smile.
"Shall we sit down somewhere and talk" he asked. I started to hesitate but realised what harm could he possibly do. I found a nice secluded spot in the garden and sat down on the grass.
"Bella firstly I would like to say you smell amazing, no wonder it is difficult for Edward to overcome temptation." He smiled darkly.
"Well Damon for your information he is used to the scent of my blood now, so it doesn't bother him" I replied slightly annoyed that he actually said that.
"Oh really, I guess he hasn't told you the story about his ex lover Chanelle then." Damon said darkly. But before I could answer that, Edward appeared with the drinks.
"I am back now cousin, I am pretty sure others would be gladly to see you, so go and make yourself useful for once, and stop harassing Bella." Edward asked grimly.
Damon got up, grabbed his drink and said "It was a pleasure meeting you Bella, we should catch up some other time." He smiled and then winked at me, automatically I felt revolted, and he headed towards the crowd.
Edward sat down next to me and had put his arms around me.
"Bella don't worry, he won't be staying long if I have something to do with it." He said whilst he ran his fingers through my hair.
"Edward I really hope you are right. I Can just sense danger when he is around and I got a feeling he is going to try and wreck our relationship" I replied, I had my hands covering my face.
Was that Damon up to no good? Or was there something more about him that me and Edward didn't know.