"Our greatest surprises come at the moment when you least expect it." – Unknown

This chapter will be in Edward's point of view again. I hope you liked the last chapter I scrambled to get it out Sunday night.

Chapter Seven

We were all awaiting the arrive of Charlie. I didn't want to leave Bella and neither did my family. The door opened and Carlisle was talking to someone. I was holding Bella's hand as Charlie looked scared.

"… We're just waiting for her to wake up." Carlisle finished. I stood so Charlie could come by Bella.

"Charlie, you've got great timing," Esme started. "We were about to get some food… would you like us to bring something back for you?" She asked.

"No thank you." He said. He sat down and we hurried out. We walked back into our waiting room.

"Oh great." I muttered. The pack was coming. I took a deep breath.

"What are you doing here?" Jacob growled.

"We're here for Bella. Charlie's in there right now, so we left." I said coolly. Rosalie was unpleased about this and wanted to rip their heads off.

"She's fine… she's just got to wake up. She had…" My family walked off to the waiting room as I explained to the pack how Bella was doing. "…surgery which went well. She had a hunk of metal in her arm and her leg. But she's safe and she's stable, she's just got to wake up." I told him. Leah was very unhappy about Bella being okay. A snarl erupted from my chest.

"What?" Jacob asked. I glared at Leah. Jacob sighed.

I'm sorry about her… just ignore her. She's not that bad.

I looked at Jacob and cocked an eyebrow.

"She'll be alright." I muttered to a tall boy with reddish hair. He looked at me and nodded.

"Seth, really… Edward, which room?" Jacob asked. For a mutt he wasn't too terrible.

"Right over there." I pointed and walked towards the waiting room.

"How bad was it?" Emmett asked.

"It was fine." I said. I was worried about Bella. Being away from her made me anxious. I couldn't stand it. I kept on bouncing around the room.

"Edward, she'll be alright." Jasper said.

"I'm sorry…" I muttered knowing very well that my worrying about Bella has to be making him mad. He nodded. Carlisle came in.

"Edward, quick we need a word with you." He sounded serious. Tanya was waiting near by for us. We headed over to her.

"Bella's awake and… nobody else is in there because Tanya kicked them all out. So we were wondering, would you like to see her first?" Carlisle asked. I read Tanya's thoughts.

"She's been asking for me?" I asked as I headed towards her room. I knocked softly on the door and walked in. she was laying on the bed looking miserable. I smiled at her or at least tried to. I sat next to her.

"Hi Bella." I whispered. I grabbed her hand. She smiled.

"Edward I'm so sorry." She whispered as tears spilled out of her eyes.

"Shush… Bella, none of that matters anymore… I just want you safe." I whispered. I hated seeing her like this. Someone opened the door but it was very quiet.

"Edward, I love you." She whispered. My heart swelled with happiness.

"I love you too Bella." I whispered and hugged her.

"Would you like anything?" I asked. She smiled up at me. "No thanks." She said. I heard someone step into the room.

"Oh, hey Jake." Bella said, there was some strain on her voice.

"Um, hey." He said.

What? I thought she didn't like the bloodsucker… although that explains what she meant… I'll always be running from him Jacob…

I saw him relive the night Bella and him were in his backyard.

"Do you want me to go?" I asked Bella. I didn't want to leave her but I figured I should ask incase, they needed to talk.

"No." She said quickly.

"Jake what's on your mind?" She asked.

"I was just checking up on you." He was bitter. Even though he was dating Leah, he was still madly in love with Bella.

"Where's Charlie?" Bella asked.

"He stopped back into work… you were out for a couple hours." Jacob said. Bella nodded.

"I'll go get the pack… Seth's been really worried." He said but he glared at me. He quickly left. I sighed.

"What is it?" She asked.

"Trouble." I smiled. My family came walking in.

"Bella!" Alice and Emmett shouted and ran over to hug her. We hung out and talked with Bella for a few minutes until the wolves came in. Sam and Leah weren't too happy about us being here but Seth was excited.

"Bella!" He called and ran over by her.

"Hey Edward." He said. I nodded at him. I was still sitting on the edge of her bed. We all talked and sat around with Bella. It was night and she'd finally fallen asleep. I stepped outside to get the mutt smell out of my nose. I could hear Jacob coming and he was upset.

"Edward." He barked. I sighed.

"Yes Jacob?" I asked staring up at the moon.

"You hurt her again and you won't have to worry about where you'll be going. I speak for Charlie and the rest of the pack when I say… you mess up with Bella twice and you'll be sorry." He said. I didn't say anything I combed this thoughts and he was serious. He was really in love with Bella.

"I promise, it hurt me as well. I won't be leaving her unless she wills it." I promised him. The rest of the pack came out and they ran off to the woods and transformed into wolves and ran off.

I walked back into the hospital and Alice had opened a window. I smiled. Esme had left to go home. Carlisle was working the night shift. My siblings and I waited around in Bella's room. We talked.

Edward, why don't you just change Bella… I mean you can now… she's lived life and she oblivious needs you… this way… it's safer and easier.

Emmett had been awfully quiet up until this. I locked my eyes with Bella.

"I don't know Emmett…" I started.

She's lived life Edward… give her the choice, she's already been to college… she's been around the world… and she loves you… at least talk about it with her.

Emmett's thoughts were complex. It was strange; Emmett's thinking always surprised me.

"I'll talk to her." I promised. Alice had a vision.

"What? Edward?" Alice gasped.

"What is it Alice?" I asked I didn't bother to read her mind.

"You've decided to change Bella." She whispered. Emmett smiled.

"It's really up to her… but yes, if she wants it… I'll allow it this time." I whispered. Everyone talked about this.

Bella woke up.

"Can I go home?" She asked. We laughed.

"Not yet Bells…" Emmett laughed.

"Let's get something to eat." Jasper said.

"You guys don't eat…" She said. We laughed as they walked out and closed the door. I smiled at her.

"Bella, there's something I need to speak with you about… are you feeling well?" I asked to make sure she was alright.

"Yes Edward, I'm fine… what is it?" She asked.

"Well, Emmett and I were talking and I've decided that if it's still your wish… that I'd change you." I whispered.

"Really?" She asked with big eyes.

"Of course, love." I smiled.

"Yes." She said. I nodded.

"Once you're better." I smiled. Carlisle walked in the room.

"What's happening once you're better?" He cocked an eyebrow.

"Edward's agreed to change me." She said. Carlisle looked at me.

You're okay with this? I nodded. Do you want me to be there?

"Yes." I answered him. He checked over Bella.

"Edward, can we do it today?" Bella asked. I glanced at Carlisle.

"I suppose… since I didn't get you a birthday gift… Happy Birthday Bella." I smiled and kissed her.

"Wow, I'm twenty five." She smiled.

"Bella, we're going to have the Charlie and Jacob… they're here… you're all set to come home with us… but we'll have to change you at our house… and nobody knows when you'll be able to see them again…" Carlisle whispered. The words registered with Bella. She nodded.

"I'll see you later." I whispered and kissed her forehead. I started to walk out.

"Wait Edward!" Bella called. I was at her side in an instant.

"Um… I was thinking about our deal… and I know I'm going to have you forever but… could we get married first?" She whispered with big eyes. I smiled. I was so happy… happy wasn't the right word, I was ecstatic.

"Of course…" I smiled. I kissed her and this time it was more passionately.

"Congratulations." Carlisle smiled.

"I'll see you soon." I smiled again and left. I got into the waiting room and everyone was wondering the same thing.

"Well, Alice I've got great news." I smiled. Jasper stared at me.

Edward, you're totally in bliss… what happened?

"Bella is going to be changed over… but she wants to get married first!" I smiled. Alice screamed.

"Booya!" Emmett shouted. Everyone was excited.

"So… why are in here…?" Rosalie asked.

"She has to tell Charlie and Jacob." I said carefully. Everyone got wide eyes.

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Daughters of the Moon – Book One – Lynne Ewing