Consciousness returned quickly as I opened my eyes to see Edward's concerned gaze.

"Bella, it's going to be okay. I've called the authorities and they are on their way."

I just nodded and then we waited.

As the police arrived, and then the coroner I felt as though my mind was disconnected from my body. I watched in a blur as they took out the black bag that held my father encased within. I was unable to focus as the officer asked me questions, Edward my savior, answered them for me since he had been with me at the discovery of my father.

The officer just accepted this and as he left, he offered his sympathies on my loss. I needed to wake up from this nightmare, how many more people would die because of me. I pulled myself from Edward and walked towards the stairs.

"Bella, we need to leave. We need to go home." He whispered tenderly

"I am home," I mumbled as I moved up the steps slowly.

"Bella, it isn't safe for you here. You must come back with me."

"I know." I sighed "just give me some time Edward" I said as I touched his face lightly with my fingertips.

I went to my room and shut the door. I looked around my room and noticed for the first time in a while all of the little things Charlie had done to welcome me back into his home. I looked at the cord to the modem for the computer my mother had insisted on and Charlie gratefully obliged.

This had always been my room, but I hadn't lived in it long. I touched the walls that my father had lovingly painted for me so long ago and began to cry. My father had always loved me, even when I wasn't here. The separation, the miles that had been between us had not affected his love for me, his only daughter.

I slowly pulled the letter from my pocket, and slowly opened it. Afraid of what information it might hold. I was interrupted by a knock at my door, and it slowly opened as I shoved the note out of sight.

"Bella. We need to get going love."

"I know, but I need to take a shower" I murmured

"You can change at my house." He said rationally

"No, I don't want to upset anyone with all this blood on me." I winced as I said the words

"You're probably right, I hadn't thought of that."

"I'm going to shower and change, why don't you check on Jake and Paul please."

"Okay, but call for me if you need anything." He smiled and kissed my forehead

I pulled some clothes from my closet and went into the bathroom, turning on the water and starting the shower.

I pulled the note from my pocket and began to read. I felt my hand trembling as I read the list of names, my friends and family. I noticed that it even included Jessica and my father, but their names had been crossed off the list. The next name on the list was Angela. I had to warn her. I dropped the note and without thinking, I crossed the hall to Charlie's room leaving the shower running as a decoy and climbed out of window.

I couldn't let Angela be hurt because of me. Fortunately for me, she didn't live too far from my house. I darted down the street, looking around me as cautiously as I could.

Suddenly I was pulled back into a cold embrace. I froze in fear as the arms turned me around.

"Where the hell do you think your going Bella?" Edward said in a raised tone

"I need to warn Angela," I said frantically

He began to pull me away towards his car, and I tried to resist but he was too strong.

"Please Edward, I need to see Angela." I begged

"No!" he said, angry this time "You need to come home with me."

"Not until I've seen that Angela is safe!" I cried

"Bella, you must listen to me. It isn't safe for you must see that."

"Edward, I'm sorry but I need to make sure."

"Fine." He conceded, "We'll go over together, once we see she's fine we are leaving. Do you understand me?"

"Yes"

We quickly drove to Angela's "Wait here, I'll be right back." I called to him as I darted up the stairs pressing the bell.

"Bella wait!" Edward called as the door opened and I saw Angela in the doorway with someone behind her. I didn't think anything odd, until I felt a cool hand grab my wrist. I watched Angela's body fall forward hitting the porch, exposing Mike.

I screamed as he pulled me to him so my back was against his chest.

I saw Edward in front of me growling, "Let her go!" he demanded

"Now why would I want to do that!" he smirked as I watched Edward move forward a little "Please Cullen, stay where you are." He said placing his mouth near my neck, and I watched Edward back off.

"Good to see you again, Edward." Victoria said entering the doorway "And Bella, sweet innocent little Bella!" she said as she ran her hand down my cheek.

The look on Edward's face was frantic with worry. He was outnumbered and I was no longer within his grasp.

Mike was behind me, his lips brushing my hair. I shuddered at his touch.

"What's wrong Bella?" he whispered in my ear, suddenly I felt him flicking his cool tongue in my ear. I heard Edward growl in vain as I cringed again

"Don't touch her!" he demanded

"Oh, but I will. Edward, I will touch her wherever I damn well want." He teased. Just to illustrate his intention. I felt Mike's hand grabbed my right breast roughly.

"Please stop." I cried trying futilely to pull away. I felt sick at his touch.

'I'm sorry Bella, but you aren't going anywhere." Mike pulled me back into the house and I let out a scream

"If you don't mind Mr. Cullen, we are going to be a bit busy now. Dinner time you know!" Victoria said as she slammed the door on Edward.