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From across the clearing, Ciaus smiled at me. It was not a pleasant smile-If I had been human, it would have sent shivers up my spine. He never took his eyes off me, it was as if we were the only ones there. Then I realised; it had all been a trap. He didn't care about the others, he only wanted to make sure that my last action was defending them.

A growl taw up my throat and erupted. It even startled me. It was a growl of warning, and if I had been on the receiving end of it, I would not be hanging around. But Ciaus just laughed.

I wished I had been given a little more time. Enough time to see my daughter to grow up, to tell her I loved her, and I always would, to say a proper goodbye to Edward, to tell him to take care of Renesmee, and not seek revenge. I hadn't even had a chance to tell him that I loved him for one last time.

I strengthened my shield around me, then, knowing that this action would surely be my last, I Jumped, snarling, never taking my eyes off him.

Some where deep in the forest, a wolf howled.