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My family seemed edgy when the girls and I got back. I couldn't tell why though. And they were blocking me too. They never had a reason to block their thoughts from me. I had to know what was wrong. So I pulled the most vulnerable from the group, who would tell me anything. Angela.

"Angie, what is wrong?" I asked with a pleading voice.

"More dogs are here" she said in a harsh voice. She never called them dogs. She actually liked them. Something must be wrong.

"But I thought you liked them." I said. She turned her head and had a pleading look in her eyes.

"One is here for Emma." She said in a sad voice.

"I know." I sighed.

"And you didn't shun them away?" She asked seriously,

"Why would I, one of them imprinted on me, so I know how it feels." I said with a shrug.

"Yeah, but this is your daughter." She said with another sigh.

"And I trust them with my life and theirs….I guess." I said with a shrug.

"But we don't." She hissed. She never feels that way about them. It surprised me…I knew that this was not the reason that she is upset.

"Angie, I know you. And I know that there is something that you're not telling me.
And that this is not the reason you are mad." I said sternly.

"Your right, I can't hide this anymore." She said with a rough sigh.

"What is it?" I asked concerning.

"Well Edward….he keeps……well he keeps trying to see in our mind. Trying to find a way to get you back. Bella, maybe you should give him a chance." She said while avoiding my gaze.

"I knew this was going to happen." I said while taking a deep breath.

"What?" She asked.

"I knew that everyone would immediately want me to go back to him…..to a life of hurt. I can not do that Angie, I won't." I said while crossing my arms across my chest. I knew eventually I might have to go back to him. I know being around him will make me go back to my human instincts. I just don't know what I will do, what Jake will think if I do have to.

"I just want you to do what makes you feel whole." She said in a concerned voice. This is what is going to kill me, having to actually think about it. I knew I just put it off because something might come of it. So now that I am thinking again I will just face it.

"I don't think it is that easy." I muttered.

"I know but just think. Don't make the decision depending on what you remember, make it on what you think will be best for you." She said.

"Ang, can I ask you something?" I asked.

"Of course." She said.

"What would you do if I moved to Volterra….permanently?" I asked while not meeting her gaze.

"I don't know….why would you ask me?" She asked.

"Well I think I should take some time…..away. Where no one can find me…….so I can think everything through." I said honestly.

"What about the girls?" She asked.

"Well I would take them with me of course, I can't leave my girls." I said with a laugh.

"What about school?" she asked.

"Well I don't know if I would go…..just a thought, you know. It might make dad happy.

"Charlie won't let you go." She admitted.

"I know." I sighed.

"Well, let's go. I want to see our girls again." She said with a laugh.

"Let's go." I said with a laugh.

We entered the room and no one seemed to notice. I just went to my baby Emma and picked her up. Then Jake walked in the door. I smiled and passed him Lizzie, they seem to have a great bond. Like I have with Emma.

"Bella, she is sleeping." Jake said with a laugh.

Lizzie always looks so cute when she sleeps. I never noticed that she has a very colorful mind. She always finds the bright side.

Then it all went downhill when the Cullens came through the door. Luckily it was Rose and Alice.

"We have a problem." Rose said with a horrified look. I could only guess who it was about.