1Chapter 2

Several days later, I had still not reached Renee, which in a way angered me because I badly needed to talk to her regarding Charlie's death. I had chosen to avoid Jacob and his crew of wolves willingly much to Edward's delight but in a way I was left even more wounded. After several more nights of nightmares, I was finally told I needed to move in with the Cullen Family while I was dealing with this, which in a way left me relieved. Unfortunately, the first night was when Edward, Esme, Alice, Rosalie, and Jasper all needed to go out hunting.

Emmett and I were in the livingroom watching a movie, while Carlisle was in his office. After awhile, I fell asleep on the couch and Emmett got bored so he went to his room for awhile. My dream was not so happy...

Each of us is standing side by side in front of the Volturi. I am in between Carlisle and Edward. Jane approached Edward and asks, "Do you still plan to turn your beloved Bella when the time comes?

Edward stands strong as he steps forward and says, "No, I don't."

Jane sighs and waves her brother, Alec forward. He does as his sister gestures and he breaks Edward's neck in response as Jane says, "Wrong answer."

We all gasp in shock as the Volturi surround us like bats. The next thing we know each of us is getting our own necks broken as well.

I woke up screaming bloody murder as I sat up on the couch. Both male members of the family came rushing down the stairs at vampire speed and the next thing I know I am sobbing in Carlisle's arms while Emmett, who is now sitting behind me, is rubbing my back for comfort. It took several hours before I was fully calmed down. Carlisle wound up having to give me something in order to calm me down. I was still asleep by the time the others returned. Emmett was still sitting vigil next to the couch where I was sleeping.

While I am asleep, the family has a private meeting where they discuss the next step. Alice and Rosalie have agreed to plan out Charlie's funeral for me since I am in no shape to do it reported he has had no luck tracking down Renee and even Phil's ball club can't be reached right now. He gets on the phone and calls a friend of his. He asks him to do him a favor and track down a Philip Dwyer who is a Minor League Baseball Player.

His friend agrees and says he will get back to him as soon as he has something.

Then, Carlisle says, "I think we should let her move in permanently." He glanced at each member of his family waiting to hear their thoughts.

"I don't think we have much of a choice." Esme piped up. "Clearly we are her only family and her own mother won't even return anyone's calls."

"I agree." Alice said and glanced to Jasper who also nodded. "She'd be safer staying here with us."

Rosalie nodded and glanced to Emmett who had just joined them from the livingroom. "We are her best bet for protection against whatever it was who killed Charlie." Rosalie said.

I slept through the night so I don't remember being picked up and carried to me and Edward's bedroom or being laid down in bed. All I do remember is waking up next to him in bed and he is softly playing with my hair as he watches me sleep.

He smiles as I get more awake and he kisses me before whispering, "Good morning."

"Good morning." I said and softly yawned. I looked around and asked, "How did I get here?"

"Emmett brought you here last night after the rest of us chose to settle in for the night." Edward said as a soft knock was heard on the door. "Come in." He said.

Coming in the door was both Carlisle and Esme. Carlisle came over to the bed and asked, "How are you feeling this morning, Bella?" He looked worried.

"I'm okay." i said to him, honestly which seemed to ease his worries slightly.

"I had to practically sedate you last night just so you could get some decent sleep." Carlisle said. "I do want to get together with you some time today to discuss the nightmare you had last night. i think hypnotherapy may work to settle whatever prompted your nightmare, but you'd have to remember it."

I nodded and said, "Okay. That's fine with me." I knew he was talking about me reliving it so it would not haunt my dreams again. We went to his office and did hypnotherapy on me to help me in recollecting my dream. Let's just say it worked a little too well and I had to be brought out of it quickly.

It was decided then after I was taken by Jasper and Alice out of the room that I would not be able to emotionally handle any further news of any kind. This was good considering what was still coming...