((I apologize for not updating in so long. School has been a butt. XP))
Bella's POV
I woke up half startled, the car jolting me awake. I blinked for a second to focus on my surroundings. Teerene latched onto my mid-section, sound asleep. We were lying down in an awkward position with my back against something stern and my feet were strained to the side. I now realized we were in a car.
"How long did I sleep?" I asked, my voice sounding as if I scratched something on sand paper.
"About 3 hours." I could barely make out Jacobs face in the passenger seat across from me, seeing as it was almost pitch black with the tinted windows.
"What time is it?" I tried to sit up, but I didn't want to wake Teerene.
"Umm… around 9 PM." We had been driving for 5 hours straight. I blinked again as the memories slowly started to come back. After the little talk the three of us had, we agreed—Or, I agreed—to get out of there. So I had grabbed Teerene and we all retreated to Edward's car. Teerene had no idea where we were going so I calmed her down when saying we were on a road trip. It'd do for now. Seeing her now: peaceful and beautiful, I planted it in my memories. To take her along with me was cruel, but it goes the same way if I left her there without protection. I ran a finger along the arch of her cheek, smiling to myself. No way in hell would I let her get hurt.
"She's dreaming of you." Edwards voice was hushed. I looked in the rearview mirror to see his profile, but instead he looked ahead. His features seemed to be pinched. It was hard for both of us.
I looked out the window, not answering him. I had to protect my little girl. She was my responsibility. Once, when I had dug deep within myself, hating sunlight and warm days, Teerene had been there to hold my hand and give hugs when I needed them most. She had saved me, and in return I saved her from an abusive mother. That was probably the least I could do. In truth, I would never be able to give back what she gave me…
((Short, but I'll be posting the fifth chapter very soon. ))