Edward's POV
'One hour earlier'
I ran behind Tanya and Irina. They leaded the way to the hunt. I was in my own world. Listening thoughts around me.
I love the smell. I wonder how long this fall will last. I do not miss winter so much, argh, Irina taught. They were going to move away soon. They had been in this place way too long. Even humans did not exactly know they lived here.
Will Edward stay here a long time? Edward, do you? It was Tanya. Of course she wanted me to stay, but she wanted me to have a right way in my opinion. I did not know how long I was going to be here. Not forever anyway.
I missed my family. I missed all of them, and Denalis saw it. That's a one reason they wanted to take me hunting with them.
I heard a quiet roar behind us. I had no idea who it was, but it was definitely someone like us.
I felt a need to protect Denalis. I did not know why.
''I need you to stay here three minutes, if I do not come back, then you can come and find me. Agreed?'' I asked quickly. They both nodded.
What did he hear? I did not hear anything?
Ed, please do not go alone. May I came with you?
I shook my head. It was not safe for them to come.
I was the fastest. I ran to the main house as fast as I could. I heard someone talking to Garrett. Garrett was pissed off. So was the other vampire.
''Is there something to talk about?! He freaking throw me, in pain, into thicket. And freaking left me all alone. He did not even took his responsibility as telling me our laws?! Is that how you-'' A voice was clear. Familiar to me. More familiar than it should. I started to hear more thoughts.
She is going insane, my powers are not working. What we should do?
Jasper. Are you alone?
Edward is coming. Edward! Brother! Please help up!
It was Alice. Alice?
Should I end that woman? She is too reckless! She came into my home!
Garrett was really pissed off. What he was going to do next?
What is happening?
It was Carmen's voice. Motherly.
Where is Emmett when he is needed!? Crap I have never trusted that comedian.
Kate. I think same sometimes, I thought.
''You do not know anything about me,'' Garrett shouted, ''You do not know anything about my family.''
''I wasn't talking about them,I was talking about you.'' Woman said.
I will kill that woman. She is hella crab!
Garrett showed her face inside his mind. She was a dream. She was my daydream.
''I want to end you. Why did I even bothered to bite you?'' He asked. I ran more fastly. I could make it. I could make it…
I heard more familiar voices.
Is Edward here? Bella?! What is she doing?
My son? Garrett is going crazy. You are the only one to stop him.
I made it. I didn't mind other vampires. I just wanted to protect her from him. Protect my family.
''If you touch my family, I will end you before you even realize. So, back off.'' My voice was like a whip in the air. He did respect me. He wouldn't fight with me.
He came! I am so glad.
It is really him! Look at my son.
Edward, please. Keep this down.
Alice and I made this under control. She is broken- please. Help her.
Do not do anything rush, she has been through a hard way. I believe she will explain it to you.
Is this now Denali versus Cullen? Why you want to protect this woman? She is only a woman!
Garrett took a step towards me. Someone behind me took a step too. I saw from Carlisle's mind it was Bella. Was she trying to protect me?
I held my hands up. I knew what Kate would do if she felt threatened. Alice did the same. Jasper just stood next to me. Waving more relaxing emotions.
''Hey! Calm down! Shall we speak this out?'' Jasper said straightly.
Jesus, what if that woman will hurt Carmen, ''Watch out, Carmen!'' Carmen knew Esme. She and Esme stood together now.
''Yeah. We can speak it out, if you take that wildone to hunt. I don't want her to freak out!'' Kate told, I do not want her to rip our heads off. Do you want, Edward? I growled. It was Bella after all.
''We will go,'' Alice told, ''Kate, please. Relax. We can hold her down, If we have to. And I can still see every move she decides to take.''
Kate was going crazy. She was scared.
Shall I keep her down?
I nodded to Jasper. Kate was in need of it.
''I- I am so… sorry. I shouldn't have come here so furiously. Can you forgive me?'' Bella asked. Her voice was like singing. The most talented singer in the whole world. It all was so clear.
I had to turn around to see her.
She was like an angel to me. She was my savior. Even her blood did not exist in her veins she was all what I desired. She was way more beautiful as she was as human. She had always been beautiful to me, but this was something more. I did not hear her thoughts. Maybe that was lasting.
She made me vulnerable. She was my everything after all. I wanted to take her in my hands, tell her how sorry I was.
I did know what to think. I wanted to give her anything, I would do anything if that's all what it takes to get her forgiveness. I needed to be with her again.
And I felt weak. She was my breaking point. She watched me into my eyes. Her eyes were black. More dark as mine was right now. Was she in pain? Was she hungry?
''I see your newborn-years are coming out now,'' Jasper joked out loud, ''It was time, at least.'' She was a way too calm all this time. Thank the Gods she freaked out. I was becoming insane.
Carlisle's hands let her go slowly. She turned to thank him. He smiled at her and watched me fastly before going to Esme. Please, help her. She is in great trouble.
''So, Shall we go?'' Alice asked suddenly.
''No,'' Said Tanya from the main house's door, ''Not before you introduce this lady to me.'' Edward, you took your time. What is going on? I did not hear them coming back. How deep I was in my mind?
''Tanya,'' said Carlisle. He ran to her and hugged her, ''What a pleasant surprise. I thought you were not at home.''
''I wasn't,'' she told to him, Edward, why you did not tell they were coming, ''I was hunting with Edward and Irina. We heard your tiff.'' She turned her eyes away from Carlisle, to see her.
''Tanya, this is Bella Swan, Bella, this is Tanya Denali.'' Carlisle said too nicely. He dd not need to be like that around them.
So this is a girl that made Edward sad and desperate. Oh- this is such a great timing.
''Nice to meet you, Bella. I believe you have seen my family already.'' She said to Bella. They shocked hands together. Tanya was jealous. That was something I did not want from her.
''Likewise, Tanya. I am so sorry for your family-'' Bella started again.
She is wonderful, isn't she? Alice thought.
''Nothing to worry about,'' Said Irina as she walked to them, I understand, maybe she'll tell us what is going on. Irina was always kind.
''Irina, let me introduce you to Bella Swan.'' Tanya said with a pleasant voice. Fake- I assumed.
-.-.-.-.
''Shall we go now?'' Alice asked desperately. Tanya nodded to her, It was time. Edward, Shall we continue? Alice held her hand up to Bella. She grabbed it and they started to run.
I heard Alice ask questions from Bella, Was that necessary? You almost got yourself in great trouble. Edward freaking saved you, again. I heard Bella's answers from Alice's mind.
Like I said, I am sorry.
I know, Alice told
Jasper walked ahead. Irina was behind Jasper. Tanya was talking to me about other Cullens. I had no change but to listen to her. She joked about Emmett. I had no change but smile. She was right- anyways.
''Excuse me, I need to-'' Bella said before she ran away from Alice. Alice did not stop her, Why?
Great job bro, she is broken. Jasper thought. Was Bella thinking I was with Tanya? Was she insane?
I did not see it coming. You should go and make things better. You have your change. Alice thought. She was smiling at me, couragely.
I turned away from all of them.
''Where is he going?'' I heard Tanya ask. It'll be okay. We take care of her, Jasper thought.
I followed Bella's scent. It was like I remembered. All the same. She had ran almost 40 miles away from us.
When I found her, she was on the ground. Head down, hands in the grass. Hair covering her face. She was still beautiful when she was sad and unsure. I knew exactly how she felt.
Was I brave enough to face her? To talk things clear? I wanted to love her again. I wanted her forgiveness. Was she changed too much? Maybe she did not love me anymore.
I took my only change.
''Bella,'' I started clearly, slowly, ''Can we talk?''
