PROLOGUE
"Please take care of her, Carlisle. She is the only reason why I continue to exist. She is the only thing I have left in this world."
"Of course, my friend. But what about you? The Volturi are relentless in their search. You know as well as I do that they will not rest until they find you."
"If all goes well, they won't have to search much longer. I, myself, will come to them. They know nothing about Isabella and I will make sure it remains that way."
"No! Come with me, we will hide you! You can watch your little one grow. If you go to them, they will surely find Isabella. Have you forgotten Aro and his gift? One touch of your skin and Isabella will no longer be a secret."
"Ah, but you forget my gift, Carlisle. Don't worry about me, old friend. They will not harm me. Aro thinks that my ability, my curse, is too precious to waste. Do not waste time worrying about me. Concern yourself about Isabella only, you are her father now. I can no longer be hers. Aro has made sure of that. Give her a normal life, Carlisle. She deserves it. You must swear to me, swear to me now that you will keep her safe."
"I swear to protect her as I would my own, but how normal a life can there be for her? You are leaving her to seven vampires! Even with a human family, she will never be normal. Her kind is unheard of!"
"True, she is a miracle indeed. Good bye my angel, my Isabella. Take care. I love you. Forgive me." The stranger looked to Carlisle and pressed his hand.
"Thank you, with all my being." And was gone.
A/N: Hello my dears. As you can see, I am back and very much alive. There are no words for how sorry I am for abandoning you all. If there are any of you left at all, please tell me.