Prologue

Dear Renesmee,

If you are reading this then something has gone horribly wrong. I'm sorry I couldn't spend your life, no matter how short or long, with you. I know you're safe with Jacob and hopefully Jasper and Alice too. I love you. I was trying to protect you from my fate. Please understand I love you more than my life I wish I could be with you but I had to protect you. If you don't remember anything ask Jake. I love you, your father does too. I'm sorry he couldn't add anything to this letter. I couldn't tell him about my plan to save you, to save Jake, if I told him I would be delivering the both of you to our enemies. We both love you stay safe.

Love,

Your Mom

Isabella Marie Swan Cullen

I settled back into my soft seat, grasped my locket in one hand, and with the hand intertwined with my boyfriend's clutched my MP3 playing closer. I knew that this trip from South America would change me, Jake, and my life. I began to reread the letter from my mom, memorizing her maiden name, Swan, it was my only clue… other than my memories.