A scream in the night
Third person
Carlisle stopped reading when he heard his granddaughter crying. He gently squeezed her shoulder "Ness? What's the matter? You want me to stop reading?"
Renesme sniffled and then snapped "I hate you! You lied to me! It's your fault Nana was in danger when she was human!"
Carlisle sighed, "Ness. That's not how it happened. Your Nana just didn't want you to know. She didn't want you to get upset. Now it's late and you are tired."
Renesme ran into her room and cried until she felt a feverish hand on her cheek. She lifted her head and was shocked to see Seth sitting at the end of her bed. Seth put his arm around her "Nessie are you ok? I know you have seen Jake in a few days but…"
Renesme sniffed and wiped her eyes on her shirt sleeve "It's not that. Pops lied to me. He lied to everyone. It's his fault Nana tried to kill herself! She didn't want to die. Seth I don't understand. This is just too much."
Seth hugged Renesme close "Listen I don't think he lied to you. I think he didn't know how to explain this to you. Every family has its secrets Ness. When I first found out about being a werewolf I was scared. I was angry. I was confused. Then Jake and Sam helped me understand. Things will work themselves out."
Renesme sighed, "Seth not that I don't want you here but where's Jake?"
Seth took Renesme's hand "Ness he's the Alpha now. He has a lot of things he has to do. Things that have to come first even before you. He told me to say goodnight to you for him."
Renesme nodded and then asked "Of course wolf stuff. More stuff you won't tell me."
Seth sighed, "Ness you know that's not true. Jake has told you plenty of things. It's just some he can't. Now you want to tell me what's got you so upset? Jake said you've been a little out of sorts lately. That's why I came here tonight."
Renesme frowned "Can I show you? I really don't want to talk about it."
Seth nodded and Renesme moved her hand to his cheek. Seth gasped at what he saw. Then he said "Ness, I want you to stop reading this book. It's not good. I mean what would your dad think? Now get some sleep before your father rips my head off."
In the morning Renesme didn't know what to say to Carlisle. She knew the guilt pouring off her was making Jasper sick. She didn't have long to think about it because Jacob came into the room and said "So Ness did you want to take a look at that book again?"
Renesme nodded and grabbed the book from the closet.
Esme's point of view
I wasn't thinking. I smelled blood and felt my body going slack. My breathing hitched and I gasped in pain and tried to stay awake. I knew that this was very bad for my baby. Charles had killed his son. He had snapped and tried to kill me. Meg was right I needed to go out. That was my last thought before the darkness took me.
I was barely aware of voices and I felt tears soaking my thin shirt. I wanted to open my eyes but they felt like they were glued to shut. I wanted to open my mouth and let whoever was crying know that I was alright. Since I couldn't do either I had to settle for stroking the person's hair.
Eventually I recognized Meg's voice and tried to speak. All that came out was a hoarse cough. I felt like I hadn't spoken in weeks. What had happened to me? All I remembered was telling Charles I was pregnant.
Meg took my hand and then put a finger to my lips "Shh. Don't try to talk. Thank God you are awake. You've been out for three days. Charles hit you and you lost a lot of blood. I'm just so glad you are ok."
My heart dropped into my feet. What happened to my son? I needed to know about my son! I already picked a name out for him. I choked out "E….Edward."
When no one said anything I forced myself into a sitting position. Madame Mason came into the room and gently made me lie down. While she was doing this she hugged me very softly and I breathed in her smell. She made me feel safe. When my father died she held me in her arms for hours while I cried.
Later a doctor came in and started poking my stomach. They told me they were checking to see if my Edward was still alive. Madame Mason gave my shoulder a light squeeze. She knew how much I wanted this baby. It didn't matter that Charles had nearly taken my life. All I cared about was my baby.
The doctor eventually stopped examining and stared at me with a smile on his face "The baby…"
I cut him off and said "Edward… his name is Edward."
The doctor then finished "Edward is going to be just fine. His heart beat is very strong. He's going to be a very special child."
I smiled and Meg pulled me into a hug. Her tears soaked my shirt again and I rubbed her back. Madame Mason blinked back her own tears and whispered "My child I'm just so glad you are safe."
Meg pulled back slowly and stared into my eyes. She didn't say anything but that silence spoke volumes. She was begging me to do something about Charles. I nodded my head and the lied back on the pillow. I patted the space on the bed next to me and Meg sat at the foot of it. I hugged her as best I could while still lying down. Suddenly I heard a voice sobbing. I calmly told Meg and Madame Mason to leave.
I knew who was crying and I wanted him to know that I was alright. I spoke softly calling to him. Heart breaking sobs broke through his chest. If I didn't have four broken ribs I would have gotten up and wrapped my arms around him. Eventually I felt a gloved hand brush my cheek. He stared at me with his bright green eyes and smiled sadly. After awhile he asked "Who did this to you love?"
I started to cry and then choked out "Charles. He thought I slept with you" "He saw us leave that night" I explained
He pinched the bridge of his nose and muttered "I will kill him. Nobody hurts you. I will kill him!"
I started to protest but by the time the right words came to my mouth he was gone. I closed my eyes and let the silent tears fall.