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I knew it would be difficult to make my escape. I was certain Alice knew I was leaving and Jasper could probably sense my mood, worry. I'd spent all morning planning my escape route. I knew this airport fairly well, all the elevators, emergency exits and fire exits. Eventually, I found my escape; there was a fire exit next to the girl's toilet, I'd use that. I glanced at the clock; I needed to leave, fast. It was already 10; I had two hours left to save my mom.

It felt awful, knowing what I was doing. Betraying him, all of them, Carlisle, Esme, Rosalie, Jasper, Emmet, Alice. Edward. But I had to save my mom, would they understand that? Would they know that was the reason behind this stupidity?

"I'm going to use the toilet" I told Alice as I got up and started walking off in the direction of the loos. Jasper was behind me in a matter of seconds, but that didn't interfere with my plan, he'd never see me go through the fire exit. While we were walking, at an alarmingly slow pace, I took a sideways glance at Jasper, for the first time, I actually saw fear in his eyes. But this was no time for second guesses. I was saving my mom, and I was doing it alone. He looked at me and we stared at each other for a moment, the fear visible in both of us. He half smiled and then looked away. I looked at him once more and then walked through the double doors in front of me, then I started running, straight for the fire exit in front of me. Would they know I was gone yet? Would they come looking for me? Once outside I stopped for a moment to breathe in the air around me and then ran for a taxi.

I gave the driver my moms address and we were on our way. All I could think about was Edward the whole way there, if I was going to die today, my last memories would be with him. I thought about us, in our meadow. The sun reflecting off his skin. His speed, his perfection. He was perfect in everyway, and he was mine. Would he ever forgive me? I could feel the tears welling up and I was sure the driver noticed too. And so I closed my eyes and thought about my, Edward.

"Here we are love" the taxi driver's voice brought me back to reality, "how much?" I asked, unsure how much money I had, he must of sensed my hesitation, or thought I was going to burst out in tears any time soon, because his reply was, "don't worry about it, this one was free"

"Thank you" and with that I was gone, running down the street and to my moms door. I took the key from the hanging basket and opened the door, it smelt as fresh as always, a hint of lemon zest in the air, just like my mom, always cleaning. I walked to the front room, and there on the table was a folded piece of paper. And sure enough, on that piece of paper was a number. His number. I attempted to dial the number twice before realising it was my hand making me dial wrong, my hand was shaking uncontrollably. I took one deep breath and concentrated on each individual number. He answered on the first ring.

"I'm impressed Bella, that was fast" he breathed down the phone, my head started to whirl and I could feel the nausea creeping up on me. I steadied myself and replied.

"Hello James" my voice was barely even a whisper, but I knew he could hear me.

"Oh sorry, how rude of me, hello Bella. Now, do you remember your old dance studio?"

"Yes" I breathed knowing if I raised my voice my fear would become obvious, he didn't need to know I was scared, I didn't want him to be able to feed on my fear.

"Good, no need for directions then. You have 10 minutes. Your mummy is counting on you"

And with that he hung up, I dropped the phone to the floor not bothering to put it back on its stand and ran, out the door, to the end of the street and onto the next street till I stopped right inn front of the dance studio.

I pressed against the metal bar in front of me and the door opened into a huge lobby, I walked across the spongy carpet till I reached the door that read 'ballet'. Aware of what awaited on the other side I took one last deep breath and opened the door.

I heard my mom's voice, "Bella, Bella? Where are you Bella?" "Mom!" I screamed, running in the direction of her voice. I stopped, there in front of me was a VCR, repeating the same section of an old family video. Anger ripped through me, pulsing through my blood and the tears gushed out in waterfalls. My mom was safe, still in Florida, but I would be killed here today, for no reason; I'd cause so much hurt and pain for nothing. Would they ever forgive me? Could they ever forgive me?

A laugh from behind me knocked me out of my trance. I spun round and there, leaning against a mirror opposite was James. I hadn't even noticed him there when I came in. His eyes narrowed, "I'm very disappointed Bella. This will be all too easy; it's no fun when your food gives itself up"

I scowled at him, aware that it wouldn't change my coming fate.

"They'll come for you" I spat at him, unsure whether my words carried any truth.

"Oh, I know. I'm counting on that. Maybe your boyfriend should die too, give you some company" His eyes were menacing, there was nothing but pure bloodlust in his face.

"No! Not Edward! Please no!" I was on my knees now, the tears coming faster.

"Would you rather be alone?" His voice held no guilt, no remorse, just pure hunger.

I got up and steadied myself. Looking at James and then to the emergency exit, I made a run for it. Just as I reached the door I felt a blow to my chest that knocked all the breath out of me, I flew across the room until I hit a mirror, my head cracked against it and I could feel the glass shards piercing the skin on my back and head. My head started spinning. He was walking toward me now, I vicious smile on his face. He jumped into the air and before my eyes could follow him he landed, I heard a snap and then the pain rushed through me. I let out a scream and looked down to see my leg was completely distorted. I let out a scream, knowing it was all I could do, then my head was smashed against the mirror behind me, I felt the glass slicing further into my head, then I smelt the blood as it oozed down my neck. I looked up to see there were now to people stood in front of me, fighting.

"Edward!" I tried to scream, but nothing came out. I took one last breath and the overwhelming scent of blood overthrew me, everything went black as my head hit the floor.

I must have been in heaven. I could hear voices, the most beautiful voices I'd ever heard. They could only be the voices of angels. Then I heard the voice I was searching for, "Bella? Can you hear me Bella? I love you. Stay with me Bella please"

It was my very own angel, Edward. Did James get him too? No, please no. I tried to open my eyes but the overwhelming pain rushed through my body all at once and I was knocked back out of consciousness. When I next came round all I could do was scream, the pain took over all my other senses. I wasn't dead. The pain was to strong. I could feel a cold grip on my hands and then I heard Edwards voice, "Bella love, its ok, your going to be fine. I love you Bella" I still couldn't opened my eyes. They were matted with blood. I could taste it on my lips. Then I heard Carlisle's voice, "I need to get the glass out, do you think you could lift her up without disturbing her leg?" was he talking to Edward? My question was soon answered when the reply was my angel's voice "I think I can".

I felt myself being lifted off the ground, pain rushed through my leg, but I clenched my teeth together to hold my scream back. I could feel the shards of glass slowly being pulled from my head and more blood oozed down my forehead and neck, the scent was so overwhelming, nausea hit and I turned my head to a side to vomit. I heard it splash on the floor and felt I little relieved that it hadn't hit anyone. The pain had calmed down and I felt ready to speak, "I love you Edward" my voice was faint, but he heard me. "I love you too Bella, forever" more pain pulsed through me and I was unconscious again.