A/N: Ok… I was going to update earlier but I couldn't. I had to think long and hard to what would happen in this chapter. I'm torn between the loved by everyone Edward, and Eli. I'm pretty sure I know what I want to do.

To clear up any questions:

Edward is under a type of trance thanks to Bethany. Bethany has a special power. She has the power of good and evil. She can control Edward although no one really knows why. Whatever the reason is… she has a powerful hold over him. The reason will be cleared up later.

Bella is working with Eli and her second family to break this hold Bethany has on Edward. If they can turn Bethany good, there are many possibilities that will occur.

I am planning to have an uninvited guest. Some of you have guessed who it is correctly. This person will play a huge role in how the story will end. Have you guessed who it is yet?

To clear something else up… I am not Stephanie Meyers. Therefore I don't own Edward or Bella or the other Twilight characters. :(


Chapter 9

Eli's POV

I left the Cullen residence with a dark cloud above my head. This plan was putting Bella in danger. What if plan B didn't even work? I don't know what I would do if Bella got hurt. I knew what I wouldn't do for sure. I had Edward to thank for that. If Bella got hurt, I would stay by her side. I would not at any cost leave her. Never would I do that.

I ran past my house not even noticing that I had passed it. I was so deep in thought. I came to a fork in the road and noticed I had gone to far. I sighed and turned back around heading back to my house. I stopped at the edge of the woods and walked at a slow pace to the front door. I pulled the tiny metal key out of my pocket and slowly slid it into the doorknob.

"Eli! What's going on? What happened? Where were you?" Emma wrapped me in a motherly hug and I had to peel her hands off my body.

"Chill Emma. Where's everyone? I should probably inform you all together." I rolled my eyes. I figured they would be supportive but it might draw attention to us. That was the last thing they wanted. They just wanted to fit in and be normal.

"In the living room everyone." Emma called upstairs. Carson came out of his study and Addie skipped down stairs.

"Yes honey?" Carson's worn face came into view as he took his place next to Emma on the couch.

Addison bounded in the room. "Can't this wait? I was watching the latest episode of Smallville!"

"No, Eli is finally going to explain why he's been acting so weird." She huffed and sat in the matching recliner next to mine.

"Okay, Eli. You were saying?" Carson looked impatient. He was always stressed.

"Well there has been a disturbance in the neighboring coven. My ex wife Bethany has used her power to control their youngest son." Carson raised his eyebrow.

"So what does this have to do with us?" I impatiently tapped my foot.

"Their youngest son is my girlfriend's ex. They have been bothering her. If we don't do something-" I was cut off by Emma.

"Eli, this girl seems like trouble. It isn't natural for a human girl to be dating a vampire, especially if this girl has an ex who is a vampire. I'm sorry but I don't think we should interfere." My mouth dropped at her response.

"Emma! This is my girlfriend. I love her. She's in danger and you say it isn't your business? How dare you say that?" I spat at her angrily.

"Eli Allen James! That is no way to talk to your mother!" Carson was now standing up as he raised his voice at me.

I was in shock. "I'm sorry if you feel that way, but that isn't going to stop me. I'm helping Bella. If I don't help her tonight she could be killed. I'm not going to let that happen." I stormed up the stairs and slammed my door a little too loudly. The top hinge shattered.

I glance at the clock on my bedside table. It was only6: 30. I decided to finish the painting I had started on earlier. I turned to my iHome and hit play on the iPod that was charging there. The song was a newer one that had come out. It was one of Bella's favorites. I sat cross-legged on the floor as I bent over the canvas. My strokes were thin and even. The painting was coming together nicely. The song continued and I found myself singing along to it.

(Your Guardian Angel By: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus)

When I see your smile
Tears run down my face I can't replace
And now that I'm stronger I've figured out
How this world turns cold and breaks through my soul
And I know I'll find deep inside me I can be the one

I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven

It's ok. It's ok. It's ok.
Seasons are changing
And waves are crashing
And stars are falling all for us
Days grow longer and nights grow shorter
I can show you I'll be the one

I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven

Cuz you're my, you're my, my true love, my whole heart
Please don't throw that away
Cuz I'm here for you
Please don't walk away,
Please tell me you'll stay, stay

Use me as you will
Pull my strings just for a thrill
And I know I'll be ok
Though my skies are turning gray

I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven

I never noticed how much Bella had grown on me. I knew right then that if I needed I would die for her. She was my everything, and the only thing that concerned me now was making her happy.


EPOV

I can't believe I had said that to Bella. Telling her that if she told anyone I was there I would kill her? This was totally unlike me. She knew I didn't like the guy with her, but to kill?

"Leave her Edward. She's a tramp. She's not worth it. You want to kill her, remember?" There was a fight going on in my head.

"No, I love Bella. I would never hurt her. If it weren't for Bethany, I would have had her last night with no hesitation." I was now talking to myself. Great I was crazy!

"Stop joshing yourself Edward. You know she only wanted Eli. She moved on all because of Eli. You should kill him. Do you really think that she won't sleep with him tonight?" The evil side of me wanted to rip his head off. I couldn't let him take my Bella's innocence.

"No, if I hurt Eli I would hurt Bella. I won't hurt her again." I felt as if the good in me were overpowering the bad.

"Stop kidding yourself Edward. You know that she'll get in bed with him tonight. What are you going to do to stop it? Nothing? Just like the coward you are. She still loves you, yet you are willing to let her lie with another man. You do know that she is yours." I grew angry. "You know I'm right."

"Yes." I whispered to myself in an irritated tone.

Bethany walked into the room. "Hello." She smiled and jumped on top of me.

"Get off of me." I spat angrily at her. This was all her fault.

"Make me." She lunged toward me and pulled me into a chaste kiss. I pushed her off.

"I don't love you. Leave me alone. This is all your fault." She rolled her eyes at me.

"It's her isn't it? Is this why you don't love me? Are you still in love with your precious human? Am I not good enough for you? I'm not enough of a challenge or what?" She paused and a smirk played across her face. "Don't worry love, that will all change tonight. She can't hold you heart if she's not there."

I listened to her words not knowing exactly what she meant. I looked around the abandoned Forks paper mill. I heard soft footsteps and then they stopped abruptly behind me.

"Hello Edward. Miss me?"

A/N: So, sorry for leaving you with a cliffhanger. I was planning on making this chapter the actually plan in action. I decided that maybe people would want to see what Edward was going through. What exactly did Bethany have up her sleeve?

I also wanted you to see Eli's family's reaction to helping Bella. They may be similar to the Cullens in a few ways, but not in every way. Eli really loves Bella so we all know.

Who exactly is the mysterious voice? What does this mean for Bella's fate? If it makes you feel any better the next chapter Bella and Eli will put their plan into action. I still am not sure of the outcome yet? I guess it will be a suprise for both you and I!

Hope you like it. I should be able to update by tomorrow! Thanks for reading! Please review!

Kayla