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Chapter Ten

As we all know, all good things must come to an end. It was time for Jacob to go back home and I desperately needed to go back to work and get back into my routine. I held back my tears as I said my goodbye to Jake, promising to head back that way and visit La Push soon. He drove away, I sat outside and waved until I could no longer see his car and then headed inside for some R&R.

As the bath was running, I grabbed my favorite book Wuthering Heights and turned on my stereo, smiling as Clair De Lune began playing through the speakers. The bathroom is attached to my bedroom so I just left the bedroom light on, leaving all others off and making the bathroom as relaxing as possible.

I stepped into the bathtub, wincing slightly as my body got used to the extremely hot water, taking advantage of it as much as I could while knowing it wouldn't last long. Closing my eyes I had just began to relax when I heard something from what sounded like the living room. "Hello?" I asked, not necessarily afraid as I knew that all the windows and doors were locked, and besides my cat was out wandering around, probably getting into something. "Hello?" I asked again as another noise was made, sounding closer this time.

My heart race picked up and I was instantly thankful that I had my cell phone with me in the bathroom; I was frozen in my thoughts, contemplating getting out and seeing what was out there and staying in the bathtub telling myself how ridiculous I was being.

I looked into the mirror that reflected the bedroom and saw a shadow move, it was then I knew I was no longer a lone in the house. Thoughts were racing through me, it couldn't be Jacob, and he wouldn't just sit outside the bathroom door. Oh wait, I thought, semi relieved to myself. Of course, Kevyn still had a key to the house; perhaps he just stopped by and was trying to get his stuff without having to speak with me.

"Kevyn, why don't you just come in here, I know you're there" I exclaimed, aggravated he interrupted my bath while thinking that was the first thing I was going to do in the morning; get new locks put on the door.

Through the mirror I saw again movement from the bedroom and I had had enough. I got out of the tub and just as I did a man was standing in front of the door just staring. My first thought was this is so not Kevyn. My second thought was oh my gosh I am alone in this house and naked with this stranger.

I screamed, finally instinct kicking in and slammed the bathroom door in this man's face. I locked it quickly and grabbed my phone, hitting the first number that came to mind.

"Operator how can I help you?"

"Yes hello, I need the police; please someone is in my house!"

"Ok maim, can you call 911?"

Oh crap, I thought to myself, I was so scared I couldn't even call 911 right! I hit the end button on my cell and dialed 911, but before I could hit send I looked down and saw my compact mirror sliding underneath the crack of the bathroom door. This man was still here and trying to see me I thought to myself, so scared I could no longer think properly.

"Get out! Get the hell out of my house" I began screaming, crying at the same time and knowing that any moment now he would break down the door to do Lord knows what with me.

Suddenly I heard a growl, a crash and then a yelp. I quieted down, waiting to hear anything more from the bedroom. And then, the most beautiful sound I have ever heard came from the other side of the bathroom door; "Bella? Bella, love, are you alright?"

My angel! He came for me! I sank to my knees and began crying, so hard that it was beginning to get difficult to breathe. "Bella it is ok now, you're safe, I won't ever let anyone hurt you" Edward continued to speak to me through the door, "Bella I am going to hand you a robe ok, put it on and come talk to me"

I unlocked the door and opened it enough to feel my favorite pink terrycloth robe hit my shaking fingers. I quickly put it on and peeked out the door, "is he gone?" I asked, "where is he?!"

Edward came to the door and opened it wide, letting me sink into his cold hard chest, "Yes, he is gone, he won't ever hurt you again; he won't ever come here again," he crooned in my ear.

My angel led me to the living room couch and I sank into it, shaking uncontrollably as he went to get a glass of water. I took it eagerly, not realizing how parched I was from the crying and screaming and drank it down quickly, all the while allowing Edward to rub small circles on my back. I began to calm down and the shaking lessened, allowing me enough air to begin speaking, knowing I had a hundred possible questions that needed answering.

"Where is my cat?" was the first thing that came out of my mouth, immediately blushing at the thought of how ridiculous it sounded after what I just went through. Edward however just chuckled and stated "yes, your cat seemed a bit frightened of me; animals tend to keep their distance when I am around. However I do believe he is underneath your bed."

"How-How did you get in here?"

"Well when I got to your door it was already opened, it looks like he just used a credit card to unlock the door." "Bella, he was watching you for quite sometime. There are footprints out all around your windows, and he was going to try and come back. I can see that he unlocked all the windows before I was able to get to him," Edward said, gently pulling me into his lap as I began shaking again.

"How did you know where to find me? Have you been following me?" I asked, although not feeling like I was going to be too bothered by his response if it was yes.

"I feel, very protective of you Bella" Edward responded. "My sister, Alice, you'll meet her later, well she knew that something bad was going to happen. When I got closer I heard what the low life was thinking and I followed his thoughts to your home."

Sitting there thinking, I slowly let what he just said sink in. "So wait, your sister Alice knew something was wrong and you heard this guy's thoughts?" What is he talking about, I thought to myself. Am I going through shock or something and twisting up what he just said?

"Wait, I don't get it" I stated, pondering in my head if it was I or him that was crazy. "What do you mean?"

Edward chuckled and gave me a crooked grin, making my heart skip a few beats. It was nice that it wasn't from fear but from pure lust that my body was reacting this way so soon after the break in.

"I will explain it to you all in good time Bella, for now why don't you get some clothes on, check on your cat and we will get you out of here."

I quickly agreed, trembling at the sheer thought of having to spend the night in the apartment by myself. I was done, I no longer wanted to try and make it on my own after the last week's events. I didn't know how much more I could handle and I wasn't about to test myself out. I grabbed my favorite pair of sweats and a white tank top, threw it on and made sure the cat had some food and water.

Edward allowed me to lean on him for support as I was utterly exhausted and led me to his silver Volvo. We took off into the night as I sleepily asked "Where are we going?"

He must have responded but I was so tired that the words just meshed together, not caring enough to really listen. I felt safe and that was what mattered.