Chapter 4
Needed explanations
Bella looked at Victoria in wonder. Then decided that she needed to have Victoria explain what was going on. Victoria looked very ashamed but did not hold any information from Bella every question Bella had Victoria answered immediately with little to no hesitation. Victoria explained that she never personally had a grudge against Bella as a person but against Edward for killing James. Victoria also told Bella the day that Edward told Bella he didn't love her any more Victoria had been watching from a distance down wind and though Bella flinched at the mention of Edwards name she did not stop Victoria as she continued to explain her story. And after Edward had left Victoria had stayed and followed Bella to watch what would happen. And later in Victoria's story she explained to Bella how she had started to watch her from a far and keep an eye on her to help keep her out of trouble for a little over two years. And on the day Bella took a swim Victoria told Bella that she had followed Bella scent and realized that Bella was drowning and pulled her from the river. At this point Victoria began to speak very softy and quickly. And told Bella how it came to pass that she became a vampire. Bella took a long breath and smiled a little to Victoria's surprise.
BPOV
I never wanted to think of my life with out Edward even though it would have been a very short human life as it was now I would have to live with out Edward for all of my existence. Yet some how I didn't mind too much because I wasn't too lonely with Victoria it seems that she had given up her personal war with my self and the Cullen's. As odd as it sounded I was kind of grateful to her actually. At least now the wolves wouldn't have to worry over me so much. "Victoria I think my throat is burning", I said to her Victoria perked up a little and when I looked at her eyes I realized they were a midnight black which meant she had went without hunting in a long time. Had Victoria not gone hunting to stay by me while I went thru the change as odd as it sounded as I thought about the time I had been in my personal Hell I realized I could always feel some part of my arms being cooler than every where else, I also realized that Victoria never left my side! "Shall we go to Port Angeles to hunt?" Victoria asked. My belly turned I didn't want to feed on humans. "Victoria could we not hunt human's or at least can I not hunt humans please?" I asked and from the shocked look on her face I realized she didn't expect that question. I looked around the room realizing that we were in a hotel and that there were humans all around us but for some reason it didn't trigger the burn in my throat. Maybe I was immune to human blood and the desire for it. "If that is what you want then sure here take these to cover up your eyes" Victoria handed me a pair of sunglasses.
And then I remember we ran with in human speed and no one realized that we had left. We went into the mountains looking for descent prey that would do for our thirst. I smelled a scent that sent the burn in my throat to a blaze as I followed the trail. "Victoria how do I hunt?" I asked timidly. Glancing at my companion. Victoria's wind swept hair and angular features made her appear wild and beautiful turned her head to look at me as we ran. "It is… very instinctual you know what to do when we catch up to the bear." I cocked my head to the side as we continued to run thru the forest, which seemed like nothing but a green blur. And then it hit me the scent we had been following was not far ahead of me and Victoria fell behind a few steps to give me the lead. I followed at a slower pass and then I saw the bear turn its head at the scent of a bigger threat than itself. The bear turned in time to catch me as I launched myself thru the air and latched on to the point in its neck that pulsed with blood flow. My teeth found their way to the point and torn right thru the fur and muscle with no problems like a razor sharp knife cutting warm butter. The taste of the blood was warm and sweet and it helped the burn to back down to a low thrum of pain. I dropped the bear lightly after I had drained it and stood up in time to see Victoria lunch herself thru the trees. As I followed slowly I saw she had taken another bear down and was drinking quickly. I raise and eye brow as she finished. "I thought you only hunted humans?" I asked lightly. Victoria turned and nodded. " I usually do they taste better than animals, but I have feed on animals before when I have needed to and I have been doing so to keep those wolves from finding me as easy" she explained lightly taking no offense. I smiled my first true smile in a long time.