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Chapter14- Decisions

BPOV:

The Cullen's and I finally decided that we would settle down in Yakutat, Alaska as it would be easy to hide there. It rained often which meant that our tracks would be washed away on a regular basis which meant that we would be almost impossible to track. I only prayed it would be enough to keep the Cullen's and myself safe.

Carlisle had managed to get us a two story house right on the edge of a nice wooded area where there would be plenty of wildlife to sustain us. The house was beautiful; it reminded me so much of the house they had back in Forks. The walls were all painted in pale colours which provided a calm atmosphere and there were different kinds of carpets in each room which gave each room a different personality.

The family was being dragged into going furniture shopping with Alice as the Cullen's had built this house from scratch which meant that there was no furniture in any of the rooms. This gave me the opportunity to sort out the loose ends I had left in Alaska before they became a problem.

It pleased me greatly to be able to do this as it gave me the opportunity to see my brother before he realized I was back in Alaska and paid an unexpected visit to the Cullen's and I.

Luckily Alice must have seen what I needed to do and decided to help me as I remembered the conversation that made it possible for me to be able to confront Riley without the Cullen's, getting involved.

Flash back:

"Ok everyone we're all going shopping," Alice shouted excitedly as she bounced up and down on the spot.

"Alice dear do you really thing this is the best time to go shopping?" Esme replied in calm a motherly tone.

"Why it wouldn't be? I mean if those dogs try to follow us our scents would have been washed away by now. Carlisle managed to sell the Mercedes and Edward got a new Volvo, so why is everyone still on edge. We're basically impossible to track." Alice muttered on and on as Edward winced at the mention of his pride and joy.

I knew Edward loved his Volvo, it made me feel really bad when he had to sell it to keep the family safe. So I did the only thing I could think of, I went and bought him a new Volvo. Of course Edward was grateful but I could tell that it wasn't the same to him.

I was brought out of my musing as I heard Edward reply in a serious tone, "It's still not safe Alice, those dogs could come across our scent if we leave the house, I suggest we stay put for a little while." Redundant, you already explained he was speaking in a serious tone.

"Edward, you know as well as I do that we need to keep up with human appearance. So how is it going to look if our family lives in an empty house?" Alice questioned firmly.

"I'm afraid Alice is right, I am sure that the news of our families arrival has begun to spread already and you know that their bound to introduce themselves in a small town like this," Carlisle said in quietly.

"Fine we all go together," Esme stated in a final tone that left little room for arguments.

"Actually would you guys mind if I sit this one out? It's just I'm finding it very hard to think clearly at the moment and I think some alone time is just what I need," I asked softly in hopes that they would not see through my lie.

"What Bella? You know I'm not going to leave your side. That's out of the question, I nearly lost you when you crossed the treaty line and I will not leave you while those dogs are on the loose," Edward replied sternly as he pulled me closely to his chest before he laid a gentle kiss onto my forehead.

"Edward I need to clear my thoughts, please," I muttered before quickly looking down at the floor.

"Bella please you know I will not leave you alone while there's any danger of me losing you" Edward said lovingly as his butterscotch eyes meet mine.

"You won't lose me Edward, go with your family and I will be waiting for you when you come home," I replied gently trying to hide the urgency in my voice.

"Can't I stay with you Bella?" Edward pleaded.

"Absolutely not Edward Cullenyou are coming with us" Alice replied before throwing a quick wink in my direction which confirmed that Alice had in fact had a vision of where I was about to go.

"But Alice it's too dangerous for Bella to be here by herself, I refuse to g. I need to know she safe, after all she is my only reason for living now," Edward argued in a stern tone.

"Edward listen to me I will fine" I said as I stared directly into his butterscotch eyes.

" Fine but I don't like it and mark my word Isabella Marie Swan if I come back and find a hair out of place you are never leaving my sight again," Edward growled softly before pulling me into a passionate kiss.

The kiss lasted for a long while before a loud cough interrupted our bliss and Alice quickly ran forward.

"Edward you will be travelling with the guys in the Volvo and the girls will be following in the mini," Alice stated before Edward turned and pulled me into a bone crushing hug, muttering a quiet 'please be safe'. Then before I knew what was happening Edward was gone, leaving only Alice and I.

"Good luck Bella," Alice whispered as she pulled me into a soft hug.

"Thank you Alice," muttered as Alice pulled out of our embrace and ran out the front door, leaving me to my thoughts.

End of Flash back.

I knew the reunion would not be about bonding in a brotherly, sisterly fashion. No, it would be about Riley and I sorting things out so he would never need to contact me again. I still remembered the phone call that Riley had left me about a week ago and it sent more fear into my dead heart than any wolf could ever cause.

Flashback:

I had just arrived back at my old apartment, lucky it took me no time at all for once as there was little traffic. As soon as I set foot in the living room I noticed that the voicemail light was flashing on my phone, so I quickly decided to check who I had a message from.

"Hello, oh is this voicemail? Oh well, hi Isabella it's me Riley. I need your help sis; I am in a lot of trouble and need your help. I went by your old flat but you weren't there. Please give me a call when you get this bells love you bye."

End of Flashback.

Now that I was back in Alaska, he could easily find me, the Cullen's didn't need my brother on top of the problems with the wolf pack to worry about. I needed to make it clear to him that I was no longer his stupid little sister that he could push around to do his bidding, that I had a family now that cared about me more than anything in the world.

With the Cullen's out of sight I took off running to the last place I had set eyes on my brother but little did I know at the time that my brother would be helping me in ways in couldn't yet imagine.

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