"Wow." Liz stated after I finished with my surprisingly long story, "So, this Victoria is after you because her mate tried to kill you and died because he didn't take a hint? That's bull."

"I know." I said as I lay back on my bed.

"You know, I honestly don't know why Ed-iot would think that he could track her. He's a mind reader." Liz said after a while, "He doesn't even sound like he has that talent. I'm not surprised that Vicky ditched him, but he did give her a good run for the part that I saw, anyways."

"How would you know if he wasn't a good tracker?" I defended Edward, "You're just a shield."

"Yes, but my shield comes with side effects...some not as welcome as others, like knowing what someone who I've shielded is doing at every single moment. Disgusting. One of my ex's, he's my best friend, well...he's also a hard-core player. Right now he's flirting with a dense blonde." Liz said, "I bet in an hour he's going to ditch her in the motel once he's finished. But, my nose, it's always been a bit stronger than most vampire noses, it's weird and sometimes not so fun. Like when I'm hunting in an alley way, I get a whiff of human waste, man it's awful."

"So...is that like that with all vampire gifts, or just certain vampires." Liz paused for a moment.

"I wouldn't know, Bella, I've only met one other vampire and that was William. And he wasn't a special vampire." Liz said, "Bella, if Edward and the Cullens ever do come back, I want you to promise me that you won't ever tell them about me."

"Why?" I asked not understanding fully.

"Because, I'm scared, and I don't want anyone to know about me. If what you say about Edward not being able to read your mind, then Aro won't be able to read it either, and Jane and Alec can't touch you with their gifts either. And if you do come in contact with another Cullen, the Vultori won't be far behind, I'm afraid. I don't want them to find me, because I don't have a coven, and I don't plan on joining one any time soon, they'll pursue me until I join them."

"But, I thought they gave you a choice to join." I said. She looked at me soberly.

"Only if you in contact with other vampires often, or you're in a coven already. But a loner like me? Yeah, I have no chance on getting away with my freedom. Aro gets what he wants. Demetri, the tracker, he was part of a coven in Greece from what I've heard. Aro had Chelsea and Corin at the time. He left with a new pawn." Liz explained. Silence ensued as I digested her words.

"Hey, Liz. Do you think they'll come back?" I asked. She looked me dead in the eye.

"I doubt it." my heart shattered once more, "We're not the ones who get a happily ever after, Bells."

"Not...coming...back." I said in defeat. Liz frowned.

"Hey, no depressive feelings, man, I'm not feeling down for that. Besides, I came here to show you that you're not just harming yourself. You hurting you parents. The people around you are worried about you. Bella, a month of screaming at night? That's not exactly what keeps you out of an asylum. You need to move on like Ed-iot said. There is always someone out there."

I remained silent. Liz sighed.

"I-I'm gonna go hunt. Don't kill yourself or anything." she murmured. I almost felt bad for not taking her advice. But I already felt bad enough.

He loves me, but he won't come back. Not ever. I lay on my bed and let the tears pour out of my empty eyes. Why? Why? Why! I finally cried myself to sleep maybe an hour later.

Sorry it's so short, but I'm getting to the goods next chapter! Wolf drama for Lizzy! Please review!