Without Bella

-Edward's POV-

I had a picture of my wedding in my hands. All I wanted to do was reach into the picture and pull Bella out. If I couldn't do that, then I wanted to die. What was the point of life when your purpose was gone?

It would have been better if I never changed my love. Even though her life was being slowly drained before my eyes. I promised myself I wouldn't regret that day, but somehow my promise came to nothing.

Alice walked in. "Edward, Jasper and Emmett are going hunting, are you going?" I just stared at her. "I guess that's enough of an answer."

-Alice's POV-

I walked slowly out of my brother's and sister's bedroom. I hated to see Edward rolled up in a miserable ball. I knew he missed Bella, but all of us did. I became accustomed to shopping with her, even though she didn't appreciate it nearly enough.

Jasper walked up to me. I met his gaze with unwavering eyes. "He's not going." Jasper nodded, but he grimaced.

"Edward's emotions hurt you," I said quietly. Jasper wrapped his arm around me.

"Yes, I hate Bella not being around."

"We all do, but Edward is only hurting himself. If only he would come out and hunt."

"I doubt he's going to leave the room until you see Bella, or something."

I opened my mouth to speak, and shut it again.

"What?" he asked. I hesitated. "Have you seen something?" I frowned a little.
"Flickers," I whispered. "I believe it's Damien."

"Why flickers?"
"He must have Bella blocking their whole group. She hasn't practiced blocking anyone for a long period of time, including herself."
"Damien wouldn't know if they're being blocked or not."

"Yes, yes he can. One of his clan members can copy other powers, just by touching them."
"How would he be able-"

"Thee vampire touched me. She can see visions." I interrupted.

"Why wouldn't Damien just have Bella touched and let her go?"
"He needs many people, with different talents. Also, he wants Bella to be his queen."

"Queen?"
"Damien wants Bella to be friendly with all of the other vampires in his clan. They will all be happy when he picks her to be his mate."
"Bella won't love him like that."
"He's going to be beating her into submission. She'll do anything he tells her to do without question. Damien is going to basically brainwash Bella with his talent."