The next day, Bella tried to talk with Jacob, but he wouldn't answer his door, so now she's mad at him too. Zerachiel tried to cheer me up, but it didn't work. Then he suggested that we should go for a walk through the woods. Currently, we're on the way to me and Edward's meadow. It's the one place I think my head will clear in.

However, when we get there, the entire meadow is ruined! The grass and flowers are gone! Replaced with yellow, dried up grass and weeds.

*This is not good….* Zerachiel mutters, taking a glance at my sad face, *Don't worry kid, it'll grow back, when Edward comes back. The meadow is linked to both of your emotions.*

*Haven't you realized by now? He's not coming back.*

*He will. Eventually. He just needs to figure out how much he needs you.*

*And by that time, I'll most likely be dead!*

"Ah, Ana" a familiar french accent startles me. I look up and see Laurent standing a few yards away.

"Laurant" I say in surprise. I didn't expect him to be here….

"I didn't expect to find you here" he says, coming closer.

"Same here…."

"I went to visit the Cullens but, the house is empty" Laurent says, starting to circle me and Zerachiel, "I'm surprised they left you behind."

"Yeah, well, Edward is stupid and believes that leaving me is the best way to protect me. Like I said, he's stupid" I tell him, frowning a bit when Zerachiel starts to growl lowly. We can trust Laurent, can't we? I mean, he helped us a bit when James was after me….

"Oh, so, they don't visit you?"

*Lie* Zerachiel growls, *And lie good.*

*I can't lie, remember? I get rashes! Thanks to you!*

*Just do it! I'll hold off the rash! You'll still get it, but when he's gone!*

"Well, Edward doesn't. Alice visits often, as well as Rosalie. I'll, uh, tell them you stopped by" I say. And I don't get a rash! Yay! "...Why are you here?"

"I came as a….favor, to Victoria" He tells me. Wait, WHAT?! "She asked to come see if you were, still under the protection of the Cullens. Victoria feels it's only fair to kill Edward's mate, given he killed hers. An eye for an eye."

"Edward'll know you did it. He'll come after you" I say, confident.

"Now, I don't think he will" Laurent says, condencendly, "Victoria will be rather angry with me for killing you, but you're just so mouthwatering."

"Yeah, cause that's not creepy" I deadpan as Zerachiel growls louder.

"Don't worry. I'm doing you a favor. Victoria wants to kill you slowly...painfully. I promise I'll do it quickly" he says. Zerachiel leaps in front of me, ready for an attack. However, an even louder growl comes from the woods next to us. We all look over to said growl and notice a large black wolf walking towards us, snarling at Laurant. "I don't believe it…" The wolf stands in front of us, baring his teeth at Laurant as he stands at full height. Which is practically the size of a horse. Then four more wolves join the first….Oh great, it's Sam and his pack. Now I'm gonna have to thank them when they find out I know, or else I'm a huge brat!

Laurant quickly runs away, with four of the wolves on his trail. The last one, a light reddish brown color, stays for a moment, looking at me, before rushing off after them. Laurant hits the black one, which I think is Sam, and he lands near me and Zerachiel. However, he gets right back up and hurries over to the fight.

*Now would be a good time to run* Zerachiel mentions.

*Yeah….RUN!* We both high tail it home, not wanting to be caught up in the fight.

"DAD! I exclaim, running into the house.

*You're telling him?!*

*Well duh! This way, once Harry knows I saw them, they'll be forced to tell me everything! Mwahaha! I'm so evil!*

"They're not bears! I saw them! Out in the woods!"

"What are you talking about? And why were you in the woods?" he asks, confused.

"I had Zerachiel with me. Anyway, they aren't bears! They're wolves! Giant wolves! They're like wolves on steroids!" I exclaim, waving my arms like a maniac.

"Are you sure about that Ana?" Harry asks.

"Yeah! I just saw them! They were after something! Zerachiel saw them too!" I gesture to said angel-turned-dog, who barks.

"Wolves?" Dad asks, with disbelief, "You saw them?" I nod. "Ok. Well, Harry. You feel like hunting? Gathering the boys?"

Harry nods reluctantly. "Sure, I'll just, uh…" He leaves us alone and Dad gets up.

"I should go to the station. Ana, please just stay here."

"Funny, usually you'd be begging me to get out of the house" I grin. He rolls his eye before leaving as well.

~Time Skip!~

I jolt awake from a nightmare. Not a screaming in horror one, just a bad one. It was about Victoria, but right now I'm more worried about the taps on my window. I get out of bed and walk over, looking out the window. Jake is standing out there, once again shirtless, throwing rocks at my window.

"Shouldn't it be Bella you're throwing rocks at? And what are you doing here? I thought you didn't want to be friends anymore" I whisper harshly, after I opened the window.

"Back up, I'm coming up" he orders. I do as I'm told and he climbs up here, using the tree and some really awesome jumps. "...Hey."

I give him a small glare.

"Look, Ana, I'm sorry" Jake says, trying to come near me. I stop him with my hand and push him away.

"For what?"

"I want to tell you, I really do, but I can't. I literally can't" he says, walking over to my bed and sitting next to Zerachiel, who is able to sleep through all this. "Have you ever had a secret before? One that's not yours to share?"

"Duh."

"That's what it's like for me. But worse" he explains, "You have no idea, how tightly I'm bound."

"I can't believe Sam got to you! I'm losing all of you guys! First Embry, then you! Who's next? Seth and Leah?!" I exclaim quietly, hitting his head lightly. He grabs my arm and looks at the scar James gave me when he bit me. I quickly cover it with my other hand.

"I mean, the killer part is that you already know!" he growls a bit, standing back up. "Ana. Do you remember when we took a walk on the beach at La Push? The st…"

"The story? I know. The story about the cold ones" I nod.

"I guess I understand why that's the only part you remember…"

"Isn't there anything you can do-"

"No. I tried" he shoots me down.

"...Well, maybe we could leave. Just for a while" I suggest.

"You'd do that?" Jake asks, incrediously.

"For you. You're my big brother, even though you completely hurt my feelings a yesterday and I should be beating you up right now instead. I'll think of your punishment later" I try to lighten the mood. It doesn't work….

"It's not something I can just run away from Ana. But I would if I could" he tells me, looking at some of my painting on the walls. "I've gotta go before they notice I'm gone." I look down, upset, then he drags me into a hug. "Just remember. It'd be much easier if you knew."

"I'll try" I promise. Of course, I already remember, but he doesn't need to know that right now. It'd just get him in trouble. After he lets go, Jake walks over to my window and leaps out, landing softly on the ground, before jogging into the woods.