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Ending of previous chapter:

In my dream, I was already happily married. Wow, I had been going through so much that I had even forgotten about being engaged and I didn't even think to tell Charlie. My thoughts were then again diverted, slipping back into my happy pre-marital bliss.

I took in his deep scent as his arms wrapped gently around my waist. I smiled, but realized that I wasn't breathing, nor was Edward. Did this mean that I had been changed?

My thoughts were interrupted as I heard a huge thump come from above me. I immediately shot up, Edward shielding me.

"What was that?" I asked, my hand flying to my throat instinctively.

Chapter 10

A low rumble could be heard quaking through Edward's chest as his body acted like a shield against mine.

"Edward?" I whispered, my hands clenched to his shirt.

"Shhh," He demanded. I could hear the severity in his voice without a doubt. Was this the moment that we were expecting to happen? Were the Volturri here - ready to take me away and create some sort of monster of me? My body immediately started to shake violently, my heartbeat sped up rapidly as the anxiety began to build intensely. Edward must've sensed my nervousness, or heard my heartbeat - either way he reacted to it, because his hands rubbed my arms up and down as comfortingly as possible.

The door immediately swung open, Alice and Rosalie flashed to my side.

"Edward, they're here! Caius, the shield and some of the guard!"Alice's panic stricken voice frightened me even more—I had never heard her so frantic. Another loud growl escaped from his chest, "Move her to the basement, it'll be the safest place for her right now."

"Edward," my grasp around his arm tightened, "I don't want to leave you,"

"Bella, now isn't the time. Go with Rose and Alice. I'll be down there momentarily. Go! Now!" He told me as Alice slid her hand with mine.

"Come on, there isn't much time left." Her eyes were pitch black, filled with intensity and anxiousness—making the seriousness of the matter even clearer. I automatically obeyed both of their commands, but before I did, I broke free from Alice's grasp and hurdled myself at Edward. He lifted me off the ground in a tight hug and his lips crashed down onto mine fiercely. Tears were streaming down my cheeks. I couldn't tear myself away from his body—it felt like this could possibly be the last time I ever saw him.

"I love you, Edward Cullen."

"Not nearly as much as I you, Bella Swan. Now for the last time, you have to go. They'll protect you until I get back."

"Edward," my words were jumbled between the sobs, "Be careful. Please, you have to come back to me!"

"Bella, look at me!" He shook me by my shoulders. "I will never ever leave you again. I promised you that after…" – he cringed at this. "The last time I left. I love you, Bella. I have no intentions of ever leaving you again."

Warm, salty tears were beginning to escape my eyes vigorously, "okay,"

"Don't worry about me, love." There was a gentle tug at the crook of my elbow. Rosalie was pleading with her eyes for me to go with her. I nodded silently and followed. I couldn't bear to look back at Edward.

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We scurried down the stairs, flitting to the other side of the house as quickly as possible. Somewhere in between Edward's room and the basement, Rosalie had gotten impatient and flung me over her left shoulder to get us down stairs sooner.

She ran down the next set of stairs that extended to the basement. We quickly entered, locking the door behind us. Rose moved a huge picture from the wall, which I thought was just there for decoration. Behind the grand picture was a thick, 5-inch metal door.

Rose quickly unlocked it by pressing a code into its security system. The door suddenly swung open, revealing a huge room. It was decorated perfectly. Alice or Esme must've gotten to it – it was all pink and frilly. Leave it to them to make a room pretty that was meant for your protection in a life-threatening situation. The door locked quickly behind us, three huge 4-inch locks bolted securely into the metal door jam.

"What is this? A panic room?" I asked sarcastically, referring to the movie with Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart. Why would vampires even need a room like this anyway?

"It's something of that nature. Edward had it put in here when he started getting closer to you." Alice filled me in as she rummaged through the cabinets. "He had your safety in mind the entire time."

My mouth dropped open at her words. Why the heck would he do that? "You've got to be kidding me!" I exclaimed, throwing my hands in the air.

"Nope," Rosalie said, "You have no idea how much you mean to him, Bella. He's never been happier or loved something so much in his life."

I immediately felt the tears starting to well up in my eyes, "Oh, if anything happens to him, you two or Jasper or Emmet or Esme or Carlisle because of me I'll-" I tried to continue, but my ranting was cut off for the second time that day.

"Don't even say it Isabella Marie Swan!" Alice's pixie-like body towered over me. She had an extremely serious look on her face. "Nothing bad is going to happen to anyone, are you listening to me? Nothing is going to happen!"

I nodded my head, agreeing with her. Disbelief still flooded my body, emotions I had never felt before overwhelmed me. The tension in the room was thick enough to cut with a knife and I'm sure if Jasper were here, he'd probably have a heart attack from it – that is, if it were possible for a vampire.

My thoughts were interrupted when I heard a loud crash come from above us, which caused me to jump about three feet into the air. "What the heck was that?" I yelled.

"Sounds like they're in the house." Alice replied.

"Inside the house? What happened to holding the line and all that?" I was pacing the room maniacally.

Rosalie and Alice looked at each other. Rosalie spoke first, "Alice, you stay in here with Bella."

"Rose, Edward wants us to stay in here with her." Alice tugged on her arm before she could open the vaulted door.

"She's safe in here. I'll just be outside the door."

"Alice, you should go with her. Like she said, I'm safe in here. Especially with you two out there."

She gave me a pensive look before finally surrendering to my request. "We'll be just outside. Don't worry, we'll protect you."

"I trust you. Now go before they get any closer." Alice—and even Rosalie—gave me long hugs before opening the door. "Wait…what's the security code?"

"Your birthday." I barely caught Rosalie's reply before the heavy door shut. My birthday, even I couldn't forget that. I hope.

Five minutes seemed like an eternity in the isolation of the panic room. I paced, I sat, I bumped my head against the wall. I tried to distract myself from the reality that was happening—vicious, cruel and violent vampires waged war on my family and I was unable to do anything about it. I felt completely hopeless—and useless—all over again. I sat on the couch and rubbed my hands together. I rested my head on the sofa cushion and closed my eyes trying to remember the dream from this morning—a dream that seemed would never come true.

I heard a female's voice screaming, then a loud thump against the metal door. I ran to it and banged as hard and as loud as I could, tears were starting to stream down my face. "Rosalie! Alice!" I yelled in vain—no responses came. "Rosalie! Alice! Please! Please! Answer me! Let me know you're ok!"

After another minute and no answer, I panicked. I paced the room again, searching the floor and the ceiling for a possible escape route.

Nothing. I couldn't find anything. I went to the computer screen and started flipping through the program. "God, I hope you had a backup plan in mind, Edward." I said out-loud to myself. I examined all the icons and found one that was suspect. "EE?" More banging came from outside the door. I clicked the icon nervously. A communication box popped up.

Emergency Exit.

"Oh, Edward, how I love you." His vampire mind was always one step ahead. I clicked on the button that said initiate. Another communication box popped up.

Please enter secret code.

I entered in my birthday and I heard a low rumbling coming from somewhere beneath me. The sofa was shaking. It took all my strength to move the sofa aside. In front of me was an opening that dropped down into tunnel under the house. I carefully—trying not to fall and break my ankles—climbed down into the darkness. On the wall of the tunnel, a yellow light illuminated a red button. I pushed it and the door above me closed.

I ran as fast my legs would carry me to the end of the tunnel. It felt like an eternity to just reach the end. My legs were ready to give out underneath me from exhaustion. My heart was racing at practically a hundred miles as hour – no doubt one of the vampires heard it – that was inevitable. Edward was probably going out of his mind with hearing how rapid my heart was going. I finally came across something which looked like the end of this dreadfully long and overwhelming hallway that was hopefully going to lead to benefit me.

I came across another computer screen that said "enter password,"

My heart sank heavily in my chest, "Oh, Edward – don't fail me now." I said out loud. I quickly entered my birthday, hoping it was the right password. Sadly, it beeped, while the word 'error' flashed miserably on the screen at me. I brought my head into my hands, definitely on the verge of tears. I wasn't smart enough for this. The banging from above me became increasingly louder, causing my hands to tremble in fear – forget my hands – my whole body was now fear stricken.

I began to search my mind for anything else that could be the password, but nothing would come to mind. Between the noise of the bangs and my mind, I felt like I was going to go crazy – but then a sense of calmness washed through me as I heard his familiar velvet voice echoing over and over in my head. "Bella, my Bella."

I smiled; it was now suddenly so obvious. I quickly pressed my name into the keypad as another shaft opened up before me, revealing me to the forest floor. I stumbled, falling flat on my face – it was a classic move. The only problem had to be that I could smell the scent of rust and I knew that I had to be bleeding. This definitely was not a good sign.

Okay, my apologies. I know this is short – but I felt obligated to stop there. There is just something about me and cliff hangers! Anyway, the sooner you review, the sooner I'll be motivated to update! Lol, and thanks again for all of the sweet reviews!

Much love,

Chelsea!