I hope you enjoy this new chapter from Edyn's point of view. I couldn't imagine not letting you all know what she was going through when Jake was fighting and then again when she found out he was hurt…hope it lives up to all of your expectations :D! There may be a few similarities to some things by the wonderful Stephenie Meyer, but I felt long ago in my heart that that would be the natural order of things!

So thanks to the talented and wonderful Stephenie Meyer for her characters…you all know who they are by now I'm sure! Anything that doesn't resemble someone or something of hers…is as always mine!

EPOV

Chapter 25

As I watched Jake run off with his brothers an uneasy feeling settled in my stomach. I hated that feeling. It never led to anything good. Maybe it was just my nerves getting to me. I couldn't stop the tears from falling, but at least I wasn't the only one. Emily sniffed behind me.

"I sure hope this is the last time they have to do this." She wiped her tears with her sleeve. "I don't know if I can take much more. Two vampire fights in just under a year?"

"What?" I exclaimed. "This isn't the first fight?"

"Heck no!" Leah smiled sarcastically. "We're always willing and able to help the bloodsuckers. Kill the ones that live just down the street, no. Help them take care of others of their kind…anytime!"

"Didn't Jake tell you about last time?" Emily asked ignoring Leah.

If he had, I couldn't remember anything. "Would you tell me?"

Emily sighed looking first at Kim and then at Leah. I stood rooted to the spot as she told me about the fight with the newborn army. My breath caught in my throat when Emily told me that Jake had gotten hurt saving Leah. The uneasy feeling in my stomach rolled, making me feel nauseous.

"Oh." I couldn't think of anything intelligent to say to her after that.

"Come on," Leah forced a smile. "We're tough. Everything is going to be fine."

"Sure, sure." I cringed as I mimicked Jake's words.

"I don't know about you guys, but I'm freezing and I think Claire is ready for a nap." Kim adeptly changed the subject as the little girl in her arms yawned.

We headed towards the house when I noticed that Leah wasn't joining us.

"Aren't you coming?" I walked back to her.

"I have orders," she sighed. I must have looked confused. "I'm staying back at your request remember?" I nodded. "I'm here to protect you, and I can't do that like this." She motioned to herself.

"So you can't come in? Even for a little bit?"

"I don't know," she hesitated. "What if something happens while I'm in there?"

"Just for a little bit?" I pressed. "Please?" I wasn't sure why I was pressing her into doing something that went against the pack, but I felt like we should all be together.

"Well, I guess a few minutes won't hurt." She walked slowly towards the house.

Emily had started a batch of cookies, and Leah walked over and swiped a finger full of dough, smirking as she did so. Claire was sleeping in the back room and Kim was staring out the window.

Looking at each of them an overwhelming sense of connection came over me. These were my sisters. We shared a unique bond that no one else could claim. We all loved men that were wolves. We shared the same heartache when they left today, the same burning desire to see them return safely. It made me smile to know I wasn't alone in this.

"What are you smiling about?" Emily glanced over at me with a curious expression.

"I was just thinking about how lucky I am to have you guys as friends…sisters."

"Can you imagine going through this without anyone?" Emily asked disbelievingly.

"There's no way I could!" Kim sighed. "Even having you guys around I feel…"

"Crazy?" We all answered in unison.

Laughter made some of the tension in the room disappear.

"Well, I'll just be hanging around outside," Leah motioned to the door. "Unless of course they need me for something."

My heart plummeted to my feet. Had the fight even started or was it nearly over? Were they winning? Was Jake okay? I looked again at Kim and Emily; I could see the worry reflected in their eyes. I joined Kim on the couch, looking out the window. She sighed. Reaching out I took her hand as we watched Leah pace back and forth in front of the house.

Time seemed to stand still as I stared unseeing out the window. Leah kept pacing so I took that as a good sign. Kim didn't move a muscle, her eyes focused on the edge of the forest. Emily gave up on her cookies and was trying to look interested in a book. I felt like I was going to go insane. I marked off each tick of the clock…tick, tick, tick, tick.

"AUGH!" I finally stood up and shouted pulling at my hair. "I can't stand this anymore."

Tears streamed down my face as fast as my words tumbled out of my mouth. I hated this!

"They'll be back soon." Emily grabbed me in a hug, holding me tightly. "He'll be back soon."

I sobbed into her shoulder, releasing the fear I felt. Kim's arms soon joined the group and her tears joined mine.

"Come on girls," Emily wiped away my tears. "We have to be strong."

I nodded in agreement. I had promised Jake I would be strong for him, and I would. From here on out, no more worries. Positive thoughts only.

Even with my new resolve, time still dragged. Thankfully Claire woke up and gave me somewhere to direct my thoughts.

We played blocks and built towers, but it wasn't enough to keep my mind at ease. My unease had grown until it was nearly palpable. I tried to push it aside, hold it down, but it was a losing fight.

"Do you want a drink Claire?" I asked as I stood stretching. She nodded a big smile on her face. "Anyone else want anything while I'm up?"

"No thank you." Kim and Emily answered in unison.

As I stood pouring Claire a glass of milk an image raced across my mind. Goosebumps raised along my arm. My breath caught in my throat.

"No!" I whispered. The glass dropped to the floor. Shards of glass flew everywhere.

"Edyn?" Emily looked up from her book.

The front door flew open. Leah's eyes were wide with horror. She looked around wildly.

"Leah?" Emily's eyes were scrutinizing her. "Leah, what…what happ…"

"Jake, its Jake!" Sobs wracked my body as the realization hit. My world felt like it was spiraling out of control.

"Leah?" Emily whispered as she came to stand by my side.

"Oh, Emily! Jake was bitten!" I looked up to see Leah dissolve into tears.

. A bite. If he had been bitten it couldn't be that bad, could it?

"By…" Emily was white as a ghost. "By…what?"

Leah's eyes met Emily's and there was a sharp intake of breath. That wasn't a good sign.

"Emily?" I questioned. "If it was just a bite, he should be okay right?"

"It depends…" She looked at me with a tortured expression. "If he was bitten by a…vampire…"

Strained silence filled the space.

"What?" I demanded. "If he was bitten by a vampire…what?"

"He'll die." Kim whispered hoarsely.

My legs went out from under me and I sank to the floor. Jake was going to die? My mind instantly went into lock down refusing to believe it could be true. I wrapped my arms around my legs and rocked back and forth trying to comfort myself.

"Edyn," Leah sat next to me on the floor. I kept rocking. "Dr. Cullen is with them."

I ignored her, and just kept rocking.

"He wants to try something," Leah tried to sound optimistic, but I could see through it. "He thinks there…"

"Has anyone called Billy?" My voice sounded detached.

There was no answer.

"I'm going to get Billy." I jumped up.

"Let me come with you." Leah offered.

"No!" I snapped. "I want to go by myself."

"Edyn please, let me go with you." Leah begged. I held up a hand to silence her. I wanted to get Billy, and I needed the time to myself.

The rain had picked up again and was coming down in heavy sheets. The cold wind and icy rain felt good. My head hurt. My heart ached. I cried as I walked, my tears mingling with the rain. I wanted to run. I wanted to run away and hide. I started to run, but the ground was slick and I fell into the muddy mess of the road. Slamming my fist into the dirty puddle I screamed at the heavens.

"WHY!?" I screamed. "WHY!? Why do you take everyone I love? Why?"

I screamed until I was hoarse.

I lay down and cried in the muddy puddle as the rain fell in angry torrents around me. Jake. All I wanted was Jake, and I would never have him again. I would never feel his warm hands around mine, or the way it felt when we made love…

I rolled over and prayed that the heavens would open up and take me. At least then I would get to be with Jake…forever.

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