Previously: I sighed but walked to the huge gates, they opened slowly, revealing the two leaders of the Royaute.

Chapter 10

Bella POV

I tensed, waiting for their reactions.

"Bella," said a deep voice, "Glad you could make it," it said with dark humor deep in his voice.

"Rafael," I greeted curtly.

"Don't forget me Bells," a slightly excited voice said.

I sighed, "Brock,"

He caught me up in a huge bear hug, just like Emmett. I could feel my eyes watering, so I blinked furiously, keeping them from spilling over.

"Put me down," I said through clenched teeth.

He chuckled, but set me down.

"Well Bella, how have you been?" asked Rafael.

Is he serious?!

"How have I been?" I echoed, "How have I been?" I screeched, "I just broke my boyfriends heart, and said I didn't love him because of you!" I said, my vision became red. I started to feel heat coming up my arms; I looked down and saw that fire had engulfed my arms.

"Now, now, Bella calm down and let's talk about this." Rafael said soothingly.

I took a few deep breaths and the fire dimmed out and disappeared.

"Now, talk," I said impatiently.

"Let's go sit down first," he said walking towards the castle door.

I didn't have time for his stupid games; I just wanted My Edward.

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Once we were sitting in the throne room; Rafael and Brock on their special seats, and I standing in front of them, I brought the subject up again.

"Talk. Now." I demanded.

Rafael sighed, "Bella, you broke probably the biggest rule, having relations with a vampire… The enemy!" he said disapprovingly.

"Edward and his family are different," I protested.

"How so?" asked Brock, leaning forward.

"They don't drink from humans, only animals. They live amongst humans, and are no harm to them." I said.

"Hmm, interesting." Replied Brock, leaning back in his seat.

"Yes, so there is no reason why I can't go back and be friends with them." I said, hopefully they would listen to me.

Rafael laughed, "not likely Bella. Like we agreed, we won't hurt them, but you will stay with us."

"But, why?" I whispered brokenly.

"Well as you know, I was good friends with your father, and he said that if anything were to happen to him that I was supposed to protect you. I intend to do as he wished, you will live with us, and plus you are royalty so this is your rightful place." He said as if it was obvious. "Brock will show you to your room," he said, as Brock stood up.

I followed Brock silently. Brock probably thought I was letting the information sink in, but really I was planning an escape…

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I had called Keith up to my room; I was going to ask him if he would help me with my escape.

There was a light knock at the door; pulling me out of my thoughts. I got up and opened the door to see Keith.

"Come in, Keith," I said, opening the door wider. He walked in and sat on the couch, waiting for me to talk.

"Well Keith, I need to ask a huge favor of you," I said "will you help me no matter what?" I asked.

"Of course Bella, what is it you need?" he asked curious.

"Do you also promise not to tell anyone?" I asked.

"Yes, now please tell me, I'm about to die of curiosity!" he pleaded.

I laughed at his immaturity. "I need to escape," I said quickly.

His eyes widened, "Whoa, seriously?"

I nodded, "I'm serious, but I'm begging you to help me, because I can't do it alone," I said solemnly.

"I will do the best to my ability," he said seriously.

"Ok here's the plan…." I said in a low voice.

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After I told Keith the plan, I had one thing I needed to do before I left.

I walked to my luggage, and pulled out my cell phone.

I took a deep breath, Calm down Bella, you need to tell him that you do love him, even if he doesn't believe you…

I pressed number 1 on my speed dial, and waited. I waited, after 3 rings someone picked up.

"Bella," the same velvet smooth voice whispered on the other line.

"Oh Edward," I whispered, he sounded so hurt, and pained.

"Why did you call?" he said sounding a little bit mad.

I swallowed the lump in my throat and said, "Edward, I'm so sorry, it was all a lie! They came and said if I didn't leave you they would kill you and your family! I only did it to protect you. Please, you have to believe me, please," I said, almost inaudible on the last part.

He was silent for a while.

"Edward?" I whispered, waiting for a response.

"Do you still love me?" He asked, speaking finally.

"Yes! I love you so much that I can't even explain how much! Never forget that!" I said quickly.

"I-I love you too,"

My heart swelled and increased its tempo. It felt like it was going to burst.

"I'm so happy to hear that," I said; my voice thick with emotions, "Edward, I'm going to escape tonight, it might not work, but I'm still going to try. I'll call you soon to tell you if I escaped. Ok?" I asked.

"Ok, but please be careful, I love you," he said.

"I love you too, I'll call you soon," I said before I hung up.

I was stilling smiling, he still loved me, I just couldn't believe it, but it was so true.

Keith sent me a text, I opened it up

I've distracted Rafael and Brock, you can start moving now.

Yes, that was perfect, now for part two of the mission.

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I was walking silently down the halls, I turned invisible even though others of my kind could sense me, it still helped a little.

I hadn't passed anyone yet but I still had a little more to go.

After a couple more minutes of walking I saw the door, leading me out. I broke into a sprint. Luck was still on my side because I made it out! But that still wasn't the end of it.

I leaped over the small fence like wall, when an alarm went off.

Crap, I forgot the alarms.

I ran faster, I heard about 5 people running after me. I saw the big gates closing. No! If they closed I wouldn't be able to get out.

Time seemed to move slower for me, like in those movies, when the good guy is having some sort of adrenaline rush, and everything goes in slow motion. Weird, I know.

I was so close to the doors, just a little bit further.

I thought of something, I knew how to speed up, yes it was perfect.

I concentrated and I felt the air swirling around me, it propelled me faster.

I slipped through the doors just seconds before it shut, with a loud, creaky bang.

Oh My Carlisle!! (Ha I like saying that) I did it!!

With a cry of victory I turned and faced the men who tried, but failed, to stop me.

With a smug grin I said, "Nice try losers!" I enjoyed their shocked faces.

I couldn't keep the huge smile of my face. I continued to run through the night, all the way to my love.