A/N: I am trying to update more frequently but I can't make any promises!

Chapter 47

"What about Bailey?" I asked trying to keep my voice from cracking.

Alice grabbed my hand in between her two cool ones. "Emmett told me that he would take care of her. It won't be that long. Before you know it you'll be able to be with her again."

I sighed in defeat and swung my legs off the bed. I stood and got the sudden urge to pee. My foot caught on the rug and I saw my face head toward the ground. "Aw man." I groaned as the ground headed toward me at a fast speed.

Then everything seemed to freeze. Just like that my nose was mere inches from the ground. I vaguely realized the cool hard arms wrapped around my torso. A familiar chuckled caressed my ear and then just like that everything seemed to be set back into motion.

"Come here often?" Edward stifled his laughter.

I rolled my eyes and turned to face him. I leaned up and placed a soft kiss on his cheek and turned to walk back to the bathroom. "Lucky for you I do." I grinned.

Eventually I managed to find my way to the bathroom and tried not to think about what had happened last time I was in the bathroom. I am now pretty sure bathrooms were one of my top ten fears. All too soon my shower was finished and I knew that inevitably I would have to go home. Charlie would be wondering where I was and it would take a couple of days for the "official letter" to arrive at my house. I however wasn't too fond of having to be away from Edward.

I stepped out of the bathroom and was greeted by Alice. A huge smile dawned her face as she sat on Edward's bed. "Time to go Bella." She handed me an envelope. "I have your 'acceptance' letter right here." Yes, she used air quotes.

"So what do I tell Charlie?" I questioned her as I searched around for my clothes.

"They're on the bed." She told me. "And tell Charlie to just read the letter. It has everything in it."

I pulled on my clothes trying to mask my embarrassment. Even though I knew that Alice wouldn't judge, I was completely self-conscious. I pulled on the tight flared jeans and the black babydoll top. I finished off the outfit by pulling on some cute black ballet flats.

"Ready?" She asked while looking up from an English fashion magazine.

I shrugged. "Sure. Where's Edward?" His absence hadn't gone unnoticed.

"Hunting." She sighed while doggy-earing a page. "This would look great on you." She smiled evilly.

Before I could even glance in her direction she had closed the magazine and stood in front of me. "Let's go. I'm on babysitting duty until Edward gets to your house."

I rolled my eyes. "I do not need to be babysat." I groaned.

Alice shrugged. "His words, not mine." She paused. "I'll meet you at the Porsche. I want to grab my laptop. Might as well do some shopping while I'll watching you."

I glared at her and headed down the hallway. "I do NOT need to be babysat." I huffed out angrily.

"Yes you do." A booming voice behind me made me jump. I turned quickly to see Emmett grin and hold out Bailey.

I took her from him and then proceeded to pop his arm. "Ouch." I groaned holding my fingers.

He laughed. "Your fault, not mine."

Bailey wagged her tail and proceeded to smother my face with kisses. "Ready to go home Bailey?" I asked her.

She tilted her head sideways as if she were thinking about what I was saying. Her face broke out in a large grin and her tongue slid out of her mouth. "Let's go Bella." Alice called from downstairs.

I turned back to Emmett. "Are you sure it's okay for you to keep Bailey?" I asked him.

He nodded and reached out to scratch Bailey's ear. "Who would have ever thought I would love a dog?" He grinned.

EPOV

I dreaded leaving Bella but I also understood I needed to take every precaution possible. I wouldn't put Bella in more danger because of my stupidity. I let my legs carry me towards the mountains where I knew there would be what I looked for, Mountain Lions.

I caught the scent of a large male and once again my instincts took over. I was vaguely aware of my surroundings as my eyes rolled back into my head and the scent caressed my nose. Compared to Bella's scent though, the blood of a lion was almost unappealing. I had trained myself to resist Bella's blood yet I could not deny the thirst I had for it.

My eyes focused on the scent of the male and I plotted out my attack. I was downwind of him which was good. He wouldn't be spooked for he like many other animals knew that we were dangerous. I had learned quickly that animals listened to their instincts while humans listened to their rational thoughts.

Everything about us attracted the humans that we were supposed to prey on. We were beautiful and even our scent allured them. I somehow admired animals though. People believed that they were inferior to the human race because they didn't communicate or have opposable thumbs. In all actuality though, animals were smarter. Animals don't yearn for their death.

With one leap I jumped from the ground to the top of the trees. The branch shook under my weight and I watched as the lion lifted its head from the stream. His eyes searched around him making sure to examine every angle before lowering his head back down to the water.

In three more bounds I could have him. One, two, three I counted them off. My body flew effortlessly through the air and I felt my muscles ripple under my skins. I watched mercilessly as the once dominant lion writhed helplessly under my grip. His sharp claws were like tender caress.

I grabbed his muzzle with one hand and the back of his head with my other hand. I quickly twisted his head and the sickening snap rang in my ears. As bone penetrated skin my instincts took over. The scent of fresh blood tempted me and I gave in to the temptation. I slowly bent my head down and proceeded to drain him of his life.

BPOV

I sat at the kitchen table next to Charlie. "Are you sure this is what you want Bells?"

I nodded. "Yeah, it's a great opportunity and I really want to get into a good college."

Charlie sighed. "But England? Have you talked to your mother?"

I frowned. "No, not yet. You know how she can be though. I wanted to make sure you were okay with it first."

Charlie looked back down at the letter and then up at me. "Bella, I don't know. A lot has happened the past couple of months. I don't know if you're emotionally stable to go to England."

Now I had to bring out the big guns. "Can't you see that's why I want to go?" I asked him. "Everything here reminds me of him. I just want to get out. England is a fresh start, a new beginning."

Charlie's eyes turned from hard to sympathetic. "If this is what you want, then go." He said simply.

My whole soul leaped. "Really?"

He nodded. "Really. Call Renee and make sure she's okay with it."

I jumped out of my seat and gave Charlie a tight hug. "Thanks dad."

He laughed softly and patted me cautiously on the back. "What's gotten into you Bells?"

I stepped back and shrugged. "What are you talking about?"

Charlie smiled knowingly and then patted my shoulder. "Nothing, better call Renee. I'm sure she'd love to add this to the list of unexpected things."

I laughed and turned to head up the stairs. "Yeah, you're probably right."

I suddenly felt as if a large burden had been taken off of my chest. It was set, I would be leaving for England in two days. The pack was circling the house to keep the nomads from getting to me so I knew that we were safe. I was a little antsy for Edward to get back. It seemed like ever since the attack my nerves were shocked.

I opened the door to my room and jumped when I saw Alice clicking away at her laptop. "Scared much?" Alice giggled while focusing on her computer.

Red dawned my cheeks. "Sorry, I forgot you were here."

She placed the laptop on my desk and dusted her hands off. "Let's get packing." She said excitedly. She pushed me on the bed. "Sit, I'll pack."

Without another word she scurried around the room as if she owned the place. After packing my socks she went for my closet. After a couple of "uhs" and "gahs" she started to throw my clothes into the floor.

"What are you doing Alice?" I asked her appalled.

She scrunched her nose. "These clothes are horrific. They look like they're all from the sixties."

I shrugged. "Retro is in." I stated firmly.

She shook her head. "Not this retro."

A/N: I know the last stuff is kind of just talking but I don't ever have time to update. Driver's Ed is kicking my butt. Thankfully the final exam was today so I won't be there for long tomorrow!

Kayla