The Choice

Introduction

I knew I couldn't let anything happen to my family.

I had to protect them no matter what.

After all they've done for me, this seemed a pretty small price to pay.

That's why I agreed to go with the Volture, and leave the Cullens' behind.

Ch 1 - The Beginning

Today marked the 300th year since I left. Everything about me has changed, except for one thing. I guess I should fill you in on how I'm here today still.

Flashback

"Are you sure you'll be okay by yourself? I mean I could stay behind if you really wanted…" I could see that Edward didn't really want to leave but I knew that the longer he didn't feed, the harder it was for him.

"No Edward. You need to get this over with. Charlie's here so at least I'm not totally alone." I said trying to make him a little calmer.

"Maybe someone could stay behind…"

"No! Your whole family has been deprived for way to long because of me and it's not fair." I could see that I was winning this argument because he wasn't fighting back anymore.

"If anything should happen Alice will se or I'll call you. So just relax and have a nice hunting trip." He looked at me first then took my head in his cold, perfect, strong hands and kissed me. If I had to rate this kiss it would be an 8. Not too sweet and not too sour. I was happy that this kiss lasted a bit longer than usual. Probably because he wouldn't see me for a day. But no matter what his reasons were I was all too happy. I started to feel his cold, hard, muscular toned chest. Of course being the "responsible" one, Edward pulled away. "You know that it wouldn't hurt to try ag…" He interrupted me by bringing his lips to my forehead.

"No, Bella. I hurt you to much last time. In a few days we'll be man and wife and I will turn you. Once I know I can't hurt you again I will make love to you. But I font think I can do it again till then. I'm sorry." I'll admit I was extremely disappointed but I knew that is wouldn't be that much longer until I would be his again.

"I know Edward." I gave him one last kiss so it would give him something to look forward to come home to.

"Go have fun. I'll be here when you get back." He looked at me for a couple seconds then said, "I love you", and with that he was gone.

End of Flashback