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A/N I know that it's been over a month since my last update, but I just kind of lost the will to continue writing. But I'm going to try, because I really want to finish this story for all you patiently waiting readers.
Chapter 9
Bella POV
When I entered Edward and Emmett's room, I couldn't help but smile. I had gone through all those questions without revealing too much. The rest of the Cullens would have been revealed soon anyway. I tried to console myself.
Edward immediately came to me, not bothering to control his speed, and brought me into a stone cold embrace. I breathed in his sweet, irresistible scent. I could almost imagine Sarah's held breath when she saw me so close to "a deranged killer".
"Hi," I whispered.
"Hey you're alive," boomed Emmett, "I'm surprised they let you back in here with all the scary vampires," he smirked at the last part.
"Yeah, so am I actually," I said looking at the wall that I was sure where the staff was, "but it probably helps that they can watch every move you make," I said wryly.
Emmett chuckled and looked over at the wall too. I could sense many pairs of eyes watching me, some scrutinizing while others nervously eyed the creatures behind me. And there was one pair that was watching solely for my protection.
"They are probably going to come in soon though, to ask more questions," I stated solemnly.
Edward nodded and looked at the door. He walked me back to the chairs and took a seat. I scooted my chair over to his and took comfort that I was with him again. I wouldn't have to worry about exposing anything else as long as I could have Edward answer the questions.
I wondered what his plan was for getting us out. He would want to escape without harming anyone; it would be what Carlisle would have wanted. Carlisle. Again I wondered if Alice knew what was happening to us. She might already be half way here with Carlisle and the others.
The door opening snapped me back to reality. To my horror, Hawk walked in again along with two heavily armed guards. As if that would hurt Edward or Emmett. But they didn't know that yet, and the less they knew about vampire weaknesses the better.
I heard Edward growl deep in his chest. I struggled to hide my amusement as I saw Hawk freeze for a moment, before remembering that he had to act like the authority here.
The next thing I saw was something gray and hard appear out of nowhere, coming straight for my head. At the last second Edward's hand came and grabbed the object; a stapler out of midair. He shot Hawk a glare before crushing the stapler in his fist.
"What exactly was that for?" bellowed Emmett. He was angrily looking at the pieces of the former stapler.
"A test," exclaimed Hawk, "I wanted to see if you would be willing to protect her. And apparently I also discovered another inhuman trait about you. Incredible strength."
"Well of course we would protect her; she's family." Edward said. It was obvious that his patience with Hawk was running thin. "And you could have just asked us about super human abilities. I'm sure Emmett would have had fun proving that."
Turning, I saw Emmett grinning mischievously. I suddenly had an image of him taking the table and crunching it down to the size of a domino. I couldn't suppress a chuckle.
Hawk glared at me before looking incredulously at Edward. "You are telling the truth aren't you," he said, surprise coating every word. "If I asked you what other special abilities you two possess, you would tell the truth?"
"Yes. And considering lie detectors won't work on us like they do for Bella, you kinda have to believe us either way," stated Emmett.
Looking bewildered, Hawk's face looked almost comical as he tried to keep a cool, hard mask on, but failing miserably. "How did you know that she was wearing a lie detector? And what do you mean that it won't work on you?"
Edward was still glaring at Hawk for the stapler trick, but he replied reluctantly, "Well to answer the first question, we heard her and you talking. Our hearing, sight, and sense of smell are hundreds of times better than a human's. And as for the second question, well, we don't have a pulse. So a lie detector is rendered useless." During his explanation, I could almost feel the awe coming from the staff on the other side of the wall.
"You don't have a pulse? That isn't even possible! You should be dead right now!" Something about the way he said it seemed to remind me of Peters. Peters struck me as the kind of person that relied on science for all the answers. I guess he's getting a wakeup call today.
Emmett chuckled. "Should be is the main word there. Most things about vampires don't make sense. Even when you are one, most things aren't logical. Just ask Carlisle."
I internally groaned. Why did he have to say that? Now Hawk will want Carlisle and the others here too.
"Carlisle, Carlisle, why does that name seem familiar?" mumbled Hawk.
"Bella mentioned him when she told about other members of the family," said Edward. I listened for any anger, but there wasn't any. He didn't blame me for telling Hawk about the rest of his, I mean our family. He knew that I had no choice. I still couldn't help but feel grateful that he loved me so much though.
"Hmm. Maybe we should arrange for the other members of your family to come here." said Hawk. It was almost as if he was talking about ordering toppings on a pizza instead of bringing five more deadly predators into his midst.
"No need for that," Edward stated, suddenly bitter. I looked at him expectantly wondering what was wrong. When I saw his eyes, they held many emotions. I saw annoyance, sadness, and worry hidden in them.
Edward continued to stare at Hawk for a moment before continuing. "They are already here."
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