Halcyon
PART III
Prologue
Bella and I have only once talked about death in our lives. It was when I was fifteen and I kept thinking what happens after you die. I don't know if I believe in a Heaven or a Hell. I don't know if there's an afterlife. I don't know what happens when you die. What I do know is that you fall asleep and never wake up. I've always wondered how I would die. What would happen when my clock was up. I guess I would like to go peacefully, maybe in my sleep or something like that.
When I asked Bella, her response was "dying in the place of someone I love seems like a good way to go."
I wholeheartedly agree.
While Edward is distracted with fighting Riley, Victoria takes this opportunity to extract her revenge. Time slows down as I watch her run straight at my sister, malicious red eyes blazing with murder. My heart drops into my stomach as I realize I'm about to watch my sister die in front of me. No. Bella's face is filled with terror as she watches Edward fight Riley and Victoria charge at her. I don't even think as I run over to Bella. Just as Victoria reaches out to grab her, I push my sister out-of-the-way, taking Victoria's rage. I once said that I would never allow her to get Bella. Well, I meant it. Even if it means that I have to die in her place.
I'm hoping that Edward can hear my thoughts.
Tell Jasper I said I'm sorry.
It is a good way to go, Bells.
Especially if it's for you.