BPOV

No. Jacob couldnt have been that hurt right? Right?

I didnt do much. I was just so thirsty. And he didn't even smell that good. Ugh. I disgust myself. I frowned as I thought of what happened just a few moments ago.

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"Bells?" I heard Jacob's voice call out. "Is that you?" he seemed shocked as he studied my new face, my tangled hair, my stained, tattered clothes. My eyes were focused on the warm spot on his neck that I could see rising and falling with his pulse.

"Whoa. Creepy eyes, Bell." I stepped closer, ignoring the comment.

"Hey. Whats wrong? Did I do something?" I sniffed the air delicately. I think that was when he realized what I was thinking; what I was doing. I sniffed the air again. The smell wasn't aas appealing as the hikers and mountain climbers, but it definitely promised to quench my burning thirst. No. I thought. This isnt just another homeless man. This is Jacob! My mind wasnt connected with my body. I stepped closer again.

"Bella, don't Think about what your doing here!"He said, backing away with his hands held in front of him in surrender.

"Please, Bella. Find the will to stop." he said. I sniffed again.

"Dont!" he shouted, his hands beginning to shake. I lunged for his throat.

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Now there I was, standing with Tanya and Kate, while my best friend suffered miles away..... because of me.

I wanted to spit in my own face. At least I had the sense to back off Jacob when my brain started working right again. But I never sunk my teeth into his neck. Never. Tanya and Kate didn't even flinch when I lunged, and they certainly never tried to pull me off of him. The Denalis don't really like the wolves. What ever.

"Bella, relax. I'm sure Johnny is fine." said Tanya. I rolled my eyes.

"It's Jacob. Why do you care anyways, Tanya? You didn't try to stop me." I snapped back. Uh oh. Control your temper. I thought. I took a deep breath to calm myself.

"Of course we care, Bella. For you. Not so much for Johnny." Kate said soothingly, rubbing my back in circles. I shook her hand off, and my teeth came together in an audible snap.

"Jacob." I snarled through my teeth. If they say Johnny one more time...... Someone is going to lose a head. Suddenly I heard footsteps approaching. Edward was next to me five seconds later.

"Bella, how thirsty are you?" he asked, looking into my eyes. They were coal black.

"Um, I could use a drink." I said. Edward nodded and knit his brows together.

"We have some blood stored at the house. Would that be okay?" I pursed my lips. It would be cold, but it would be better than going to kill an innocent person. Listening to their screams.... I didn't know if I could do that.

"That would be excellent. Thank you." I said. He reached his hand out to mine, and I took it eagerly. He pulled me into his arms. I fit perfectly into them, like we were two peices of a puzzle, made excatly for eachother. Well, I already knew that. I hugged him for a long moment. He put his lips at my ear.

"Don't you ever run from me again. I don't care if you murdered the president of the United States, you can always come home. Do you understand me?" it was almost a growl. I felt so selfish; I had put him through way to much stress.I looked up and gazed into his big, golden eyes. I nodded once. He cupped his hand around my chin and pressed his glass smooth lips against my forehead.

"Thank you." he whispered.

"I love you." I reminded him quietly. I could feel his lips form into a smile on my forehead.

"As I love you." It had been so long since I had heard him tell me he loved me. It sounded so good, that I decided that I might remind him who he belongs to. I braided my hands into his hair and crushed his lips to mine. I heard either Tanya or Kate make a loud throaty sound. Edward chuckled.

"Later, love." he whispered it so low that even Tanya and Kate didn't have a hope of hearing.

"So, Kate..... Tanya. How have you been? How is Carmen and Eleazar?" he asked politley. I was so proud to call him mine.

"Oh like you dont know Edward." Tanya said with a tiny eye roll.

"Actually...." he said slowly, "I don't." I gave him the most confused expression I had ever given anyone. We all did.

"Ive been meaning to ask you that. You see, I cant read your mind, Bella, but Ive never been able to do that. But earlier, when you all were hiding, I couldnt read any of your minds. Not Carlisle's, either. But when we went back to the house, and I was away from Bella, I could hear Carlisle mind just fine.I could read everyones.... exept you guys. Your still mute." I was shocked, and just a little bit jealous.I was the only one that was mute to Edward. That was my thing. My title.

"Oh that is strange." Tanya said. "Maybe Bella has something to do with that?" I gave her the most sarcastic look I could manage.

"No.... Ya Think?" I said. Edward, Kate, and I all laughed at my remark while Tanya forced a giggle and looked more than embarassed.

"All joking aside," Edward said, letting me go, keeping only my hand. "Ive got an experiment I would like to try out. Bella? Are you up for it?" he asked.

"Ooo, an experiment. I'm in." I said. He flashed me that crooked little grin that made my heart melt. I wanted to kiss him again. Later. I thought.

"Okay. Go to the edge of the river, and make yourself comfortable. Then center yourself. Dont think about us, at all. I mean it. Nothing. It's important. I knit my brows, but started to pull my hand from his to start running. He tightened his grip and wouldnt let my hand go. He pulled me close for a tight hug, then let me go. Then I began to run. It was so thrilling. Like nothing I had ever felt before. Now I understood why Edward enjoyed it so much. Once I was at the edge, I plopped myself down on the ground.

"Im here!" I yelled out. I heard Edward laugh quietly.

"You dont have to yell, love. I can hear you just fine." he said. I heard the girls tinkling laugh join in with Edwards. I giggled.

"Oops. Sorry." i said.

"Okay. Now center yourself. Try not to think about us." he said. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I let all thoughts of Edward, Kate, and Tanya flow from my brain. And suddenly all I could think of was Jacob.

My Jacob.

I felt a sharp pang of guilt when I finally realized what I had done.

I could have killed him.

"Bella?" Edwards voice broke through my concentration. My eyes snapped open, and his face was alot closer to mine than I had expected.

"Aah!" I screamed. Edward laughed his invisible laugh.

"Sorry, love. I didnt mean to startle you. But the experiment worked." he said, a grin on his angelic face.

"I'm lost. What were we experimenting?" I asked him, and he pulled me up off the ground. I looked at him confused. I was capable of getting off the ground.

"Force of habit." he said apologetically. "I was experimenting whether you were the reason that Tanya and Kate were mute. And I was rihgt. It was you." I was a little relieved that I was still the only one that was mute to Edward. I knew it was silly, but I was territorial about my man.

"I think you may have a power, Bella." his statement took me aback. A power? I wasn't expecting that one..... Cool.

"What do you think my power is?" I asked, curious.

"Do you remember Eleazar from the wedding?" he asked. I thought back to the wedding day. It was murky, like trying to watch a movie with static on the screen. But I could vaguely remember him. I remember him along with the other Denalis'. So I nodded.

"Well he was once a member of the Volturi." I couldnt help the snarl that ripped through my chest. Those vile people. Those evil bastards. Those-

"They arent as bad as they came off to be, Bella. They are the reason we can exist in peace." he said gently.

"All those people." I said, remembering the night that I met Aro, Caius, and Marcus. And the little dark haired lady with her rosary... she knew something was wrong.... and then the screaming.... I shook my head. My human memories may have been murky, but those ones were clear as day.

"Any ways, we are digressing. Eleazar has a talent as well. He can sense the powers that other vampires may posess. Its very handy when the Volturi need a replacement." he said.

"He came across one woman; Iris. She had sort of the same gift as you. Say in battle, someone was coming headlong at Aro, Caius, or Marcus, Iris would simply put up her shield and the attacker would turn the opposite direction, with little memory as to why they were going that direction in the first place. It was definitely unique." he said. I nodded, only half paying attention. The other half of my brain was still marveling over the fact that I may have a talent.

"So, I'm like a shield?" I asked, excitment in my voice.

"I'm pretty sure. But in my opinion, your power is much cooler." he said grinning. Then he pulled me close and gave me a long, passionate kiss. I was gasping for air by the end of it.

"Come on." he said, breaking into a sprint. Once we arrived at the clearing where Tanya and Kate were waiting, Edward re-explained. I just stood in the background, feeling overwhelmed.

"Bella?" Edward asked when he realized I was being quiet. "Something wrong?" he asked, concerned.

"No, of course not. Just feeling a little overwhelmed." I answered him. He chuckled.

"Was it the thrill of a new power, or my killer kissing skills?" he joked. I rolled my eyes.

"Both."