Prologue

Bella walked into Renesmee's room early morning.

"Sweetie," she said. "Time to get up."

As Bella looked at Renesmee's bed she froze in place. She called out. "Renesmee." No answer.

"Edward!"

In less than a flash Edward was by her side.

"Renesmee's not here," she said panicking. "Why isn't she in her bed?"

"Relax love, I'm sure she's fine."

"She's not in the house."

"I'm sure she just got up early and didn't want to disturb us."

"Were we really that loud?"

"Probably not but I'm sure no kid wants to be around their horny parents. Come we'll go check the house. She's fine I promise."


In one bound across the river Edward and Bella arrived at the Cullen house.

"Is Renesmee here," Bella asked not even bothering to exchange pleasantries.

"Morning to you too," Emmett chuckled.

"Is she here?" Bella asked again.

"No," Carlisle replied. "We thought she was at home with you."

Bella moved her hand to her face starting to get nervous and keep herself from panicking. Esme was quickly by her side rubbing her daughter's back.

"We'll find her Bella," said Edward. "I'm sure she couldn't have gone far."


Before the Cullens could talk some more and begin looking for Renesmee, Jacob entered through the front door. He smiled like he always did.

"Hey guys. What's going on?" He searched around and not finding who he was seeking he looked at Edward and Bella. "What you forget the kid all ready?"

Bella leaned into Edward. She was all ready feeling like a bad parent for not noticing that Renesmee had left the house earlier. Edward looked at Jacob and scowled. Jacob saw the seriousness in all of their faces and his began to mirror Bella's own.