I do not own Twilight or Vampire Diaries. I am just borrowing some Characters to have some fun.

~~Revised edition 2019~~

Timeline: A mix-up between Twilight and Vampire Diaries.

Twilight- 5 years after Edward left Bella in woods in New Moon.

Vampire Diaries: First season of vampire diaries just after Damon learns Katherine is not in tomb.

Our story begins with Bella living in Chicago, teaching English Literature at Northwestern University while working on her Doctorate.

Damon has left Mystic Falls after learning Katherine was not in the tomb after all the effort he put into opening the tomb. The aftermath is too much for Damon to handle so he leaves hoping to put his feelings aside and begins his usual behavior of finding sorority girls to keep him company. While in Chicago Damon comes across Bella Swan.

Note: This story is told from different points of view.

Bella Swan

Why me? Why now? I would have thought I was done with the supernatural world. I was doing so well living in Chicago, no giant wolves and no sparkly vampires, (sorry Alice).

Even Charlie was happy for me, although I know he misses me and my refusal to come to Forks each summer has him agreeing to visit me in Chicago. It has been wonderful getting to know Charlie during his visits. Charlie seems to love the food as much as I do. Renee on the other hand could not care what I was doing as long as she did not have to hear from Charlie on a weekly basis. I guess the months of phone calls after Ed…he left me in woods wore her out, and knowing Renee she just did not want to hear about me and my problems anymore. I don't have contact with Renee anymore, no phone calls, cards on my birthday, just nothing.

My problem now… my first mistake was agreeing to return to forks for Angela and Ben's wedding. My second mistake I agreed to stay with Charlie.

Two weeks ago

"Bella you have to come, you promised to stand up for me in my wedding, you are my best friend," whined Angela into the phone.

"Couldn't you and Ben just elope and be done with it? I hear it's all the rage, saves tons of money and a lot aggravation or so I hear," Bella replied knowing her teasing was upsetting her best friend but the fear of returning to Forks was making Bella sweat as she wiped her hands on her jeans.

"Oh, no you don't Bella! You promised me the last time I came Chicago. You agreed to be my maid of honor!" Angela practically shouted into the phone. "And besides, I know you bought the dress, so what's up with the excuses?"

Bella hesitated not wanting to tell her the truth so she came up with another excuse, "I heard Ben invited Mike…and we all know how that ended."

Having irrational fears of vampires and giant wolves was not something she could share with Angela. So I made up an excuse that would sound plausible especially knowing my history with Mike Newton.

During my senior year, Mike Newton had asked me out on a few dates. I only agreed at first because I knew Angela, Ben, Jessica, Lauren, and Tyler were going so our "group dates" were supposed to be harmless. That's when Mike assumed we were a couple and followed me around EVERYWHERE. It got so bad I had to quit my at the Newton Camping supply store and ask Charlie have a "talk" with Mike about his attentions to me. It was just after the Chief of Police explained to Mr. and Mrs. Newton that their son's attentions to me were causing a problem and could lead to jail time; they sent Mike to visit with his grandparents in California for the summer after Graduation. It was the talk of the town no thanks to Jessica Stanley and Lauren Mallory.

Angela laughed, "Bella it that was years ago, and I just heard the Mike Newton just got engaged so he won't be bothering with you anymore. Would you believe he asked Lauren Mallory to marry him? Never saw that one, and so now you have no excuse."

"What! How did he end up with Lauren I thought he would end up with Jessica? She was chasing after him all these years, I wonder of Tyler Crowley knows?" replied Bella astonished.

"Huh, well I'll have to ask Eric about Tyler. Anyway Jessica finally found her dream man and apparently his name is not Mike Newton. So there are no excuses for you not come besides you really need to visit your Dad. He misses you, a lot!"

"Don't use Charlie as a way to guilt me into visiting Forks," Bella hesitated and laughed, "um… Angela, I purchased my tickets six months ago," Bella, said as she moved the phone away from her ear as Angela was screaming excitedly into the phone.

"Great! I'll pick you up and we can have a girl's night in Seattle without Jessica or Lauren, I promise," replied Angela then quickly added, "Don't worry about drinking or hangovers, with my dad performing the ceremony we don't need a big rehearsal, 10 minutes tops. You walk down the aisle before me and I get married. Easy peasy!"

"Sure Angela, easy peasy. Unless I fall on my face walking down the aisle, then it's not so easy," laughed Bella.

"Anyway I'm so excited I get to see you!" replied Angela.

Present Day

Bella

I was feeling good, it was the end of the spring term and I had finished reporting all my student grades for the end of term and decided it was time to clean out my office not that there was much to clean out. I did most of my work at home. I was one of the youngest professors here at Northwestern and once a semester one male student thought he could flirt his way into a good grade, nope, never going to happen.

For the most part my students took my class seriously; they should for the tuition they paid. Had it not been for the "scholarship" I received from Alice Cullen I would have never been able to attended UCLA. Charlie could never have afforded to pay the tuition and I may still be attending college one semester at a time as I worked to pay my own way. I graduated a year earlier since I took extra classes during the summers to avoid having to return to Forks.

I loved my job, teaching came naturally and I seemed to relate to my students and opened another world to them, some of my students had admitted they did not take reading seriously in high school, however they found their love for reading while taking my classes.

Another benefit of my job was that I had the summers off. Charlie's visit last year was in early June. Chicago's weather in early June was beautiful and Charlie enjoyed the sunshine as we toured the lakefront and river walk. After Charlie's visit I decided it was time to travel and see some of the places I had read about in my beloved book. I started in northern Scotland and worked my way down into northern England. Later this summer I planned to travel to England picking up where I left off, working my way down towards London.

My summer break this year I would begin by returning to Forks Washington. "It's your turn Bells to come see me" Charlie told me knowing I was coming to Forks for Angela and Ben's wedding the last week of May.

My best friend Angela Weber was marring the love of her life Ben Young. I had been surprised when Angela broke up with Eric Yorkie during our first year of college. I guess long distance relationships were not for Angela. Poor Eric, I heard he took the breakup hard.

Angela had met Ben at the University of Washington. They had several classes together and "fell in love at first sight", or so Angela tells me. After they graduated last year, Angela had talked Ben into moving to Forks, why he agreed to move there I have no idea. Angela and Ben were now teachers at Forks High School.

Their wedding, Yikes, they were getting married. The familiar hurt inside my chest returned with thoughts of what Ed…he and I would have been doing if he had never left me.

Huh? Where did that thought come from? I had not thought of him for a few years. Alice Cullen returned to Forks five months after I was left in the woods by Ed…him. Alice was not happy to learn how I was left in the woods, lost, cold and apparently senseless. I knew she would have a few choice words to say to him about his method of leave taking. I smiled at that.

Alice Cullen had returned to Forks with a purpose, Alice had told me that she saw something in my future back then and knew I was better off without him in my life. I had always trusted Alice Cullen, and believed she knew something I did not. Alice handed me a large envelope with an acceptance letter to UCLA along with my "scholarship" and other important documents including keys to my new car and apartment in California. Alice had been through with everything to make my life easier. Although, I was happy with my life the empty feeling inside me never really went away.

Back at my apartment, I unloaded my box of office supplies and decided it was time to prepare for my trip to Forks. Placing the office supply box in the hall closet my plans for dinner was easy, I called the local Chinese restaurant and they delivered within the hour. After dinner I checked to make sure all my bills were paid and that I had enough cash for the trip.

Pulling out my travel bag, I took the bridesmaid dress, still in the white plastic from the shop, carefully folding it inside on top of my small selection of clothes I knew I would need for the colder weather. Thinking of shoes, I pulled the matching satin flats out of the shoe box and placed them in the bag. I loved that Angela knew me so well as not to put me in high heels for such a special occasion. I could see me trying to walk down the aisle with the flowers going into the air as I tried to stop myself from falling face down.

As I continued to pack my small bag of clothes I knew I had at least two heavier jackets and a raincoat in my old room at Charlie's. After graduation, I returned to Forks as I applied for various teaching positions across the country. I already knew I would not live in Forks and wanted to travel. Alice had sent me another envelope with the application for Northwestern University in Chicago filled out just waiting for my signature. There was a lease form that required my signature and the keys to my apartment and new car of course. I guess my car was too old for Alice's taste, this time I had keys to a Mazda C7 in midnight blue. It really is nice, thanks Alice.

I waited for confirmation from Northwestern for my teaching position before I announced my move to Chicago to Charlie. Charlie was excited that I had been hired at such a prestigious college, he was not happy with me being more than half way across the country.

"It could be worse, I did apply in New York and Florida," I told Charlie as he complained about the distance from Forks. "You can come visit me," I told him. "I do have summers off."

It turns out my move to Chicago was not only timely, it was necessary. Sam Uley, the Alpha for the werewolf pack in La Push had come to tell me that I was no longer welcome to live in Forks as it was too close to La Push and the safety of his people was more important to him than my living arrangements with my father. I was told I would be allowed 7 days to visit with Charlie each year, as a favor to Billy Black. However, if I could convince Charlie to visit me, that was preferred. The news that vampires had been spotted in the area made my heart skip a beat. I was offended that Sam would accuse me of having caused their return.

After I accepted my immediate move in Chicago, I decided to leave a few things in my old room, now blue with no purple in sight, was keeping up the illusion that I would one day return home for Charlie. That decision was helping me now as I did not have to pack a larger suitcase for my short stay in Forks. My size, although different from high school, had not changed since the last time I was in Forks.

I was glad to hear that Charlie had been bragging how his daughter was coming to Forks for a wedding. Billy Black would know I was coming and pass the information to Sam Uley. No need to upset the wolves with an expected visit.

The next morning I took a cab to O'hare airport, not wanting to pay for long term parking. The drive took about 45 minutes giving me time to think of excuses Charlie would accept for me not staying longer than the 7 days allowed by the Quileute wolves. All I could think of was my plans to travel to England, although I had not booked my ticket yet. I just hoped Charlie would not be too upset with me when he could not convince me to stay longer.

The flight from Chicago was long and I watched a movie trying to keep my mind off my worries. I was happy to see it was not raining in Seattle when I landed; I hoped the rain would stay away until I reached Forks. I shuttered at the memory of feeling wet and cold while I lived with Charlie. When I left Chicago it had been in the mid 70's and would be near 80 by the end of the week, more importantly there was sunshine.

As I reached the arrivals planning on taking a cab to the hotel, I heard Angela shouts of "Bella" before I saw her waiving a sign that said "Miss Swan- best maid of honor ever!" I laughed as she hugged me. How could you not laugh?

"Come on," Angela said while pulling me towards the door. "We have to change before our big night out."

Angela drove us to hotel; I should have known there was something in Angela's expression that said she was up to something. I came out of the bathroom and saw that Angela was now dressed in a black leather mini shirt and white lacy see through blouse with black leather boots that came up to her knees. Angela had that gleam in her eye that said I was in trouble.

"I have just the outfit for you! And you will wear it just to make the bride happy."

A few hours later, I found myself wearing a similar outfit, drinking and dancing at a nightclub surprisingly having a great time.

That was until I thought I saw Victoria.

Damon Salvatore

Mystic Falls

Last week my world fell apart.

All these years wasted. All these years of plotting and thinking I would be the hero and she would be so happy that I saved her and love only me. Nope! I just learned Katherine played with me and my feelings. That bitch used me and my brother as her playthings, she was the reason my brother Stefan and I are vampires.

All these years Katherine was free living in the world this entire time and more importantly… she never loved me. I was a pawn just to get to Stefan.

I wasted all this time trying to save that bitch! In the process I lost a dear friend, Sheila Bennett. I knew Sheila was sick but having her die in the process of performing the spell to keep the tomb to save Katherine was more pain than I would admit to anyone especially her spoilt granddaughter Bonnie Bennett.

Then there was Elena Gilbert, the duplicate of Katherine Pierce. The only other woman who could hurt me, and of course she had rejected me and told me I was selfish when I kissed her. Elena slapped me and shouted that I would never change until I allowed myself to mourn my loss. I was angry with Elena not only because she looked like Katherine: she was telling me I was second best, again!

Lost in my pain, I left Mystic Falls and my brother Stefan without telling him I was leaving or where I was going.

I was going to look up some old friends in Chicago. I had enjoyed the 80's in Chicago and Anna had told me that Katherine had spent some time in Chicago about the same time I had been living there.

Damon

Chicago

Chicago is basically the same just a few changes some new buildings, and a nice River walk. People watching had always fascinated me. The people didn't change their habits but the clothes and hairstyle changed, gone was the wild 80's hair and parachute pants, yeah I'm glad that phase is definitely gone. Not that I wore those, I'm more a black jeans kind of guy myself.

Times a wasting… better find some pretty co-eds to keep me company tonight. I had a nice party last night and I wanted a repeat so I followed three pretty, barely dressed young ladies to their house, looks like a sorority house. Jackpot! I looked around and noticed a sign for Northwestern University. Smart chicks!

I turned and there she was…la mia bella signora, my beautiful lady. Her scent was intoxicating; it was unlike anything I have ever smelled in my 150 plus years as a vampire. When she turned her face in my direction, my heart stopped. Well now, I had to know her!

My Bella, as I was sure she was going to be my mia bella signora, was carrying a box to her car. I knew it was the end of term as my midnight snack told me she was heading home to Iowa soon. I wanted to help her, pausing to rethink my options, do I want to scare her off. No, that would be too forward and I certainly do not want to scare her off. So I did the next best thing, I followed her.

Turns out my Bella is actually "a Bella" or Isabella Swan as noted on the mailbox in her apartment building, nice place by the way. Well I am glad I will not have to change her name, I can keep calling her my Bella. I listened to her phone call; she was to travel to some place called Forks in Washington State for a friend's wedding. Well I am not letting her leave the state without me, so I booked a flight to Seattle, actually the same flight, I know I am being creepy but I need to be near her.

My heart, My Bella, does not know I exist… but she will soon. I do not want to scare her off before I even have the chance to show her the real me. Whatever... I am now, who knew I could be this sappy. All during the flight I tried to get into her mind while she watched some corny comedy.

Yes, I followed my Bella not in a stalker-ish, creepy way, well...that depends on who you ask. When I saw the outfit the other girl Angela was wearing I was afraid to see what my Bella was wearing, it almost gave me a heart attack. My Bella was HOT! I mean drop dead hot, wearing a black leather mini shirt that hugged her hips deliciously and the black corset laced up top, had my mouth watering. After convincing the bartender to leave me the bottle of bourbon, I watched as my girl dance. I smiled knowing my Bella was ignoring all the horn dogs trying to get her attention. It made me proud the way my Bella ignored the blonde dick trying to worm his way into her dancing space.

I drank and watched as my Bella and her friend Angela enjoy themselves; it was refreshing and somehow eased the pain inside me. Huh, that new. I wanted to introduce myself to my Bella, but knew now was not the time. I did not want her to think I wanted a one-night stand, I wanted her forever. Yeah, I know ...I am never subtle, I usually rush right in without thinking, and THAT never turns out good. I need to get to know her so I do not scare her off.

"Angela, we need to go I'm not feeling well." I saw my Bella lean over into her friend's ear; she did look sick but also scared. Huh? Have to find out why, could be an old boyfriend…I may have to take care of that.

I placed money on the bar and slowly followed the girls out, glaring at the chumps that tried to touch my girl. It was great to see how these jerks back away from me, I still had it. I followed behind as the girls talked about the wedding plan and who would be there from high school.

The girls reached into the hotel lobby when I noticed the sweet smell of the other kind of vampire, the disco-ball type. Image that ...there are sparkly vampires in the area. Well that is not good; well whoever they are…they are not going to get near my Bella.

I spent the night thinking about why that redheaded sparkly vampire was following my Bella. I listed to Bella breathing in the next room; I would feel a lot better once we were back in Chicago.

Washington

Bella Swan

I was happy when Angela agreed to return to the hotel. It had been so hot inside the club and the alcohol made my stomach turn. My heart stopped when I though I saw Victoria. Her red hair was hard to forget, but when I turned to look in that direction again, no one was there.

Back at the hotel, the memories of the past flooded my mind while I tried to sleep. Afraid of Angela's questions I kept my eyes closed hoping to avoid having Angela question me about my strange behavior.

The last time I acted this strange was right after the Cullen's left Forks. Angela understood how hard it was for me after they left. I tried to hold it together mostly because Lauren Mallory and Jessica Stanley made mean comments about me within hearing to try to hurt me for having the audacity to gain his attention and then "making him" leave. Mean girls, I never understood them.

Later I received a letter from Alice explaining what had happened. I guess Alice saw I was not dealing well with the break up knowing once I knew the truth I would heal. In the letter Alice explained how Edward saw Alice's vision of me standing in front of the Volturi and Edward freaked out. Marcus, one of the elders explained to Edward that I was not his true mate and they (meaning the Volturi) were going to kill me for knowing about vampires. Enough said, afterwards I was actually glad they left once I learned that piece of information. Although, I really thought Alice might have sent me the letter sooner thus avoiding all my month's heartache, but no Alice could not see past Jacob, something I learned once he phased in front of me.

Back to Alice's letter, she paid for my college tuition and suggested that I continue with my classes over summer breaks, allowing me to graduate early and pursue my MBA and then on to my doctorate (which I am currently working on now). Carlisle had opened an account in my name providing me with the means to begin my new life. I was off to California with Charlie's blessing.

Honestly, I was really pissed off at first, who would not be after the way Ed…he left me. I know it is silly that I still cannot say his name. I loved him! First love and all that jazz! Things for me in college did not change much I studied constantly, took extra classes and vowed no new boyfriends. I did not have time. I wanted to prove myself to Carlisle and Alice so that they knew they had not wasted their money on me. I was doing what I always wanted to do.

The next morning Angela was telling me about the wedding and who was coming. I wanted to ask Angela if she had heard from Alice or even him, but I was afraid of the answer.

When Angela dropped me off in Port Angeles to rent a car, I thought I saw Victoria again, it was her red hair. My mind must be playing tricks on me, it must be because I'm back here in Washington, come to think of it ...I never had that feeling on my other visits, was it because of the wedding and I was just feeling lonely? I would have to figure it out soon or I was going to freak the hell out.

I stopped at the police station, knowing Charlie would be there as his normal schedule. It was nice to see all the same friendly faces when I entered. Charlie gave me a big bear hug and told me how happy he was I was visiting for a while. It almost made me sad that I lived in Chicago and not Forks, until I heard the rain on the roof. The sound of the big raindrops had me look up with my nose scrunched up.

"Hey Bells, it's not that bad," announced Charlie as he pulled me into his office.

"Sure Dad, if you say so," I replied sarcastically.

"Chicago gets rain too, I know I watch the weather channel each night," joked Charlie.

"So what's up that you need to bring me into your lair?" I asked confused. Charlie never took me to his office unless it was something he did not want the other guys to know.

"I heard that Mike Newton is back in town. He got himself engaged…to that Mallory girl if I am correct. I just wanted you to be aware. I spoke with his Dad; he caught me up on everything. He assures me that Mike has changed, whatever that means."

"Um…Yeah, Angela told me the same thing. I wonder though, does Mike think I really care?"

"No Idea Bells, I just wanted you to know so you can try to avoid him as much as possible. I did mention it to Rick and Joe though; they remember when Mike was acting up. I think they are planning to keep an eye out just in case."

"Thanks Dad, I appreciate it and I will do my best to avoid Mike. You should know that it was Mrs. Webber's insistence that Mike be included since most of the high school gang will be at the wedding."

"It's a good thing then that I will be there as your plus one!" Charlie laughed at making me blush bright pink.

"Did you have a good time with Angela in Seattle?"

I blushed pink again rolling my eyes, "Of course, what could two young women alone in Seattle do but have fun… and be safe," I added knowing how Charlie worried.

"Funny Bells, I know your all old and all that, but I still worry."

I kissed Charlie and said, "You wouldn't be my dad if you did not worry. I am off to the grocery store to pick up a few things. Need anything while I am there?"

"Huh," It was Charlie's turn to blush, "Well if you insist, I think you better stock up. I have been eating with Sue and her kids lately, so the house is pretty bare."

I already knew this so I had planned to shop before tonight's rehearsal at the church. "Bye Dad, see you at home. Don't forget NO flannels tonight, I don't care about the jeans, but you are not to wear one of your faded flannels to the church."

Charlie waived me off, "Sure thing Bells!"

I drove to the grocery store and stocked up on all the things I would need to make several dinners that freeze well plus a few things I would make during my visit. The grocery cart was full. It would not have been so embarrassing if I had not seen Lauren at the store on my way out.

"Oh, Hi Bella." Lauren called out as she waived her left hand at me. As if, I wanted to see the ring on her finger.

"Hello Lauren, it's nice to see you again."

Lauren giggled, actually giggled; "are you here for the wedding or…" she looked at my cart piled high with grocery bags, "are you here to take care of your Dad, being that he lives all by himself?"

I kept my smile and replied, "both actually. I am Angela's maid of honor and since the term ended, I am free to stay awhile. I love having my summers off to travel and do other stuff." I was not letting anyone know I was only allowed 7 days to visit Forks.

Lauren's face puckered, "must be nice, well I'll see you at the wedding with my fiancé. You have heard that Mike Newton asked me to marry him did you not?" as Lauren practically shoved her left hand in my face.

I smirked and replied, "Oh yes, Angela told me all about it, Congratulations by the way. I hope you and Mike will be very happy together." as I walked away, "because you deserve each other, both of you are nut jobs."

Lauren seemed surprised at my words and watched me as I placed the bags in the trunk. I wondered what reaction she thought she would get from me. Did she really think I wanted Mike? I never understood that girl and probably never would.

Once the groceries were put away, I picked up the house phone and called Jacob's house. Billy answered the phone and we spoke about work and Charlie of course. Billy made sure to tell me of the agreed time limit for my visit. I thought Billy might have some tender feelings towards me and could talk to Sam Uley. I was wrong. As much as he enjoyed spending time with Charlie, I was the unwanted demon child that needed to be far away.

Jacob got on the phone and told me he would be over later, Sam and the pack had "had pack things to do" whatever that meant. It was not as if I did not know they turned into six-foot giant dogs.

I waited for Charlie to come home and change, we went to the church in my rental car, I refused to show up in the Forks sheriff's car. That stopped after I left for college. I would miss my beat up old truck, but it had died just before I left for college, Charlie gave it a decent burial, or so I am told. I did wonder at the fact I could always get a rental car even though I was not twenty-five, but I never looked a gift horse in the mouth. I assumed Alice must have done something to make it easier for me to rent a car.

Charlie and I arrived at the church, as promised the rehearsal only took 10 minutes. Reverend Webber (Angela's dad) was a bit emotional but overall I knew it would be a beautiful wedding. On our way out the church, I noticed a man sitting to the side all by himself near the back of the church. I assumed he was an out-of-town guest and smiled at him. His returning smile lit up his face. I noticed how bright blue eyes were and my heart skipped a beat, he was striking. Wow, that man is good looking, I thought to myself. It was too bad I was afraid to introduce myself. Maybe at the wedding, I thought and smiled again.

That night in bed I thought about the handsome man that smiled at me in church. He did not appear at the Webber's house for the rehearsal dinner and I was disappointed. I had to know this man. I made a promise to myself. "If you see him again Bella, you will go introduce yourself."

Forks Washington

Damon Salvatore

I did have to wonder how my Bella was so unaware of her surroundings and her personal safety. How was it that she had not noticed me all this time? I was on the same plane, I stood at the bar watching her all night, followed her to the rental car place and now I was in the Forks grocery store. It's not as if this place is a super-Wal-Mart or something. I listened to the conversation with that twit Lauren and had to laugh. My Bella had sense of humor.

My decision to follow her and her father to the church was a last minute; I had hoped to pass myself off as guest of the wedding. To my great surprise she smiled at me on her way out of the church, she was so beautiful. I wanted to follow but decided it might be too fast, so I went for a walk in the woods.

Shocked, surprised, and amazed are a few words that would describe what I saw. There were seven or eight rather large dogs chasing a red headed woman. It was a blur but I caught the scent again, damn those sparkly vampires. It was her, she was the one I saw in Seattle, and she was here. This was not a coincidence. I knew if I followed the puppies they might turn on me so I followed the scent of the red head, it lead back to Bella Childhood home. Anger filled me; I was not going to let anything happen to my Bella. I planned to stay as close to her as possible.

One of my favorite things to do is turn into a large black crow, it makes it easier to spy on people, and you never know what you will learn. I watched from the top of the tree outside Bella's room and heard her say, "If you see him again Bella, you will go introduce yourself." My heart soared she wanted to meet me. Me.

It was after 1 am when some giant of a man began climbing the tree outside my Bella's Window and knocked on the glass. It was a good thing I was a crow or there might have been some explaining to do.

Bella opened the window and asked "Jake what are you doing here now? It's late and Charlie is sleeping."

"Well to be honest Bells, the Red-Headed Blood sucker is back and her scent is all over your house and town. What did you do?" asked the giant man-boy named Jacob.

Bella shuttered and wrapped her arms around her torso as if she was in pain. "I did nothing Jake; I came home for Angela's wedding and to visit with Charlie, that's it!"

"Well you must have done something to bring those blood suckers back to town with you."

"Jake I have done nothing. I do not talk to Alice or Carlisle. I have no way of communicating with them so it can't be me."

"Well explain to me why this bloodsucker has been to Charlie's house and her scent is all over town."

I watched as Bella sat on her bed and the tears began to fall. Bella wiped them away and said, "I really don't know and I have no idea why after all these years Victoria would want to kill me, it's not as if I asked her to visit me here Jake. Tell Sam, after the wedding I will leave town and I will not come back. It will kill Charlie, but his safety is more important. If she wants me, she can follow me to Chicago. Is that alright with you and your pack?"

I had never heard my Bella so hurt and angry and why the hell was she offering herself to this sparkly vamp anyway? If these pups think that they can blame all of this on my Bella they are going to get neutered sooner rather than later.

I followed the giant Jacob as he turned into a giant dog in the woods. I returned to my branch on the tree and watched as my Bella slept.