Edward and Bella were finally together, she was still human but that was what he wanted. Their relationship was going to be put in jeopardy thanks to newborn. But this was no ordinary newborn…
The silence was eerie in the Cullen household. Carlisle had just been given the news that another vampire had entered their territory. Edward was still holding a grudge against the last one, and he was dead. So it was a sore time for them. Bella just didn't want to be around them when they were like that. The problem they faced was if this vampire was passing or not. There was one way to find out and that would be the objective of the next week.
Bella cleared her throat slightly and all eyes turned to her. She looked down at the floor. Then a comforting but cold arm wrapped around her shoulders. "What's up babe?" Edward asked quietly. She looked into his eyes and saw they were golden but slightly darker than usual; he needed to feed in the next week. "Can I go home, please?" she asked. He smiled his dazzling smile that always knocked her off her feet. Soon they were in his shiny, silver Volvo and on the road to Charlie's house.
"Why did you want to come home?" Edward asked as he drove. She stared out of the window. "I can't help feeling guilty for what happened two weeks ago. Maybe I should… oh I don't know anymore." She said and covered her face with her hands. He put his arm around her. "Don't you dare blame yourself. If anyone is to blame it's me so just stop hurting you own feelings." He said. She stared up at him. He leaned closer and kissed her. Suddenly his eyes snapped back to the road and he slammed the breaks on hard. Standing infront of the car was a man, his eyes were black holes in his face and blood ran from his mouth. As soon as they'd seen him he disappeared into the forest around them.
Bella looked up to Edward but his face was set in stone. She didn't know what was going on. Suddenly he sped onward toward Charlie's house. "What are we doing?" she asked, slightly panicked. He kept his eyes facing forward. "I'm staying with you tonight." He stated. "But you normally stay with me anyway." She said. His hands gripped the steering wheel and she could hear the pressure it was put under. "Tonight we'll have Jasper here as well." He added. She looked at him quickly. Her head was running, her heart was pounding and she just wanted a quiet night.
The Volvo skidded to a halt outside the house and within a blink of a second Bella found herself being hauled out of the car and up her path. Charlie took a minute to open the door and it was obviously not quick enough for Edward. Once she was inside she went upstairs, got changed into some flannel pyjamas and brushed her teeth. When she walked into her room she stopped dead. Staring back at her were three pairs of eyes. Edward's eyes were looking at her fondly. Jasper's were looking at her with concern. Emmett's eyes were looking at her like a child in a sweet shop. It made her feel uncomfortable.
"So, what happens now?" she asked as she stood in her doorway, feeling very vulnerable. "Jasper and Emmett have agreed to stay with me here tonight." Edward said. She sighed and sat on her bed. "Where are they staying?" she asked. Edward walked over and sat next to her. "Jasper is going to stay in here, Emmett is going to patrol the edge of the forest around us and I am going to stay in the tree outside your window." He explained. She looked him in the eyes and saw the worry in them. "Why are you worried?" she asked. He looked her over and gently placed his hands on her shoulders. "I love you, I don't want anyone to touch you. Especially that blood-craved monster we saw on the way back. There is still nothing to be afraid of though, do you hear me?" he said staring into her eyes. She nodded. He kissed her on the cheek and stood up.
"Jasper, she is in your care now, you'd better look after her." Edward warned. Jasper sent him a silent promise. Emmett and Edward disappeared. Bella felt slightly uneasy with Jasper watching her go to sleep. He realised this and turned away. She covered herself up and tried to get to sleep. It was hard. The image she'd seen earlier that night was imprinted on the back of her eyelids. Finally she started to go under. That was when she heard the scream.