Chapter 4
Edward carefully placed me into the passenger seat of his Volvo. The engine softly purred to life and he quickly took off much in the same manner as Allan did when driving. Nothing was spoken between us and I couldn't help but feel as if my white knight was saving me from the horrible green eyed monster. Or red eyed vampire more accurately.
I've been wrong about these things before, all I know, Edward could just be trying to help me so he could have me to himself. To share with his family. I really didn't know him as much as I would like to believe.
"Where are we going? To your family's home?" I asked. Allan would have a field day with that one.
"As much as I would prefer that, it would be in your best interest if Allan found you in a more public place. We'll have to settle for the hospital. Carlisle, my father, is a doctor."
"Right, I remember that. Allan will still be furious that I sought medical attention either way."
"Not if I tell him I broke in to your home and you woke up in the hospital. You look exhausted like you could pass out at any moment's notice. So just go ahead, let go."
I realized that he was right. Dropping my head back against the seat, I do exactly as advised, I let go at least for a small fraction of time. The world blacked out and it felt wonderful. A wonderful nothing. When everything came back into focus I almost regretted it.
"Hey baby, I was hoping you'd be okay. You know I couldn't live without you. Alright, well let's face it, I couldn't live with you either." Allan chuckled with his cold hand holding my warm one. A tight smile forced itself on my lips.
"So, what's the prognosis Dr. Cullen?" I asked turning to him. I noticed that only Allan and Carlisle were in the room. I hoped that I would have to stay overnight. There wasn't too much that Allan could do to me then.
"Well, you did have some blood loss," Carlisle directed this to Allan, "but it wasn't enough to do any serious damage this time. You can go home just sign your discharge papers."
"Alright, thanks." I mumbled. Allan was already scooping up my belongings. I had to remember to thank Edward for significantly making my life even more difficult, however well intentioned it was. A nurse came in and handed me the papers and I quickly signed and gave them back.
Carlisle sighed heavily and unnecessarily. Swinging my feet to the floor, I sway a little bit and Allan steadied me. Carlisle held the door open for me and Allan, the sight before me surprised me.
"Edward and Alice wanted to see how you were after…after your accident." Carlisle smiled at me before walking to his office. Allan pulled me closer to his side.
"So uh, thanks for checking up on me. I'll see you around okay?" I made to move around them but Allan easily and slyly stopped me. He cocked his head and smiled smugly.
"Edward, thanks for helping Isabella. I have the perfect idea. You'll come over and we will all celebrate. You too Alice." Allan spoke in an eerie, calm tone. My heart sunk as I realized that Allan was using his power on them.
"Yeah, that would be fun. We'll uh, we will follow you." Alice answered. She sounded scripted and her words definitely didn't match her eyes.
"Perfect!" Allan dragged me outside the hospital and pulled me into his car. I was hoping the car ride would be silent, but I guess I should have known better.
"We're gonna have some fun with your new friends Isabella! Actually it be more appropriate to say that your new friends and I are going to have fun. You, not so much." Allan laughed like a maniac. Edward's Volvo was right behind us as we pulled up in the driveway.
I was herded into the living room and we all took seats. Allan sat on the coffee table directly in front of me. He looked at Alice and Edward intently, focusing on what he wanted from them.
"I think it's time you two see how green it really is on the other side. Now, why don't you take one arm and Alice, you take the other." Allan instructed. Without hesitation Edward and Alice lifted my arms. Now I knew what Allan meant when he said I wouldn't be having fun.
"Alright, go ahead and take a taste. Not too much though." Allan just sat back and watched as Edward and Alice sunk their teeth into my wrists. I gasped from the pain. They were overly eager at tasting human blood for who knows how long. Edward stopped briefly and looked up at me.
"I'm sorry, forgive me." He was struggling with biting me again. I was surprised that he could even go against Allan's power for even that short amount of time. It wouldn't really be fair for holding this against him when he had just as much free will as I did, actually even less than I do at this moment.
The blood loss was too great, coupled with the pain I blacked out for what I feared to be the final time.
((AN: So I was stuck on this story but I got an idea now. Not to give too much away but I was thinking of how a human could kill a vampire, and I figured out the perfect way. Just a miniscule hint. ))
