I snapped back to reality when I heard the others approaching. They were only a couple of miles away and would be here in minutes. We both dressed speedily. It was understood that the others would not find out about what had happened.

I had, however, forgotten Alice. When she came back a small grin was plastered on her face. I looked at her questioningly and she just raised an eyebrow. Of course she knew. I sighed. I really didn't want this to spread. Knowing the coven, Drake would know in seconds. But I relaxed when she gave me a reassuring smile. She would never tell. The others didn't seem to notice.

When we returned to the house, the euphoria had worn off rather quickly. I was panicking. I didn't know what this meant. I loved Edward, I wanted him, only him. Yet, what about Drake, my husband? The coven? This was my whole life, a life that took over 40 years to build. Managing the coven, allowing it to grow was what my life had been dedicated to. I couldn't just get up and leave. Drake would never allow it. He knew I didn't love him, but he expected me to remain faithful as I expected the same from him. This would be a major problem. I knew that to remain with Edward I would have to leave the coven. That would be an even bigger problem. To leave a family of over 40 years, some of 50, for someone I knew for less than a year, over half a century ago. It would seem like madness.

"How was the hunt?" Phoenix, one of my brothers from my first coven, asked.

"All went well." I assured him.

He looked at me curiously. Like Cordelia, he was incredibly sensitive. He could tell something had happened. I looked back at him indifferently.

"Ah, you're back!" Drake welcomed, arms stretched out to meet me. I quickly hugged him, but turned my cheek when he went to kiss me. His grip tightened in disapproval. I knew this was all show.

"The hunting was excellent." Esme said.

"I'm glad you enjoyed it. Come in, come in. You must want to clean up a bit." Drake ushered us into the house, arm still gripping my shoulder. I turned back to meet Edward's pained look. I couldn't do anything. I had to play along.

We made our way to the bedroom.

"So how did it go?" He questioned.

"Fine." I answered bored.

"Are you sure?" He asked sternly.

"No Drake. I have no clue. How would I know? I was only there for the whole two days." I rolled my eyes as I went into the bathroom.

"Don't start with me. I was just asking." He was getting annoyed, again.

"Let's drop it." I came back and plopped onto the bed after showering.

For whatever reason he joined me. He crept up a little slower, and nuzzled his nose in my wet hair.

"The Cullen." He stared at me. He could smell Edward's scent on me.

"Yes." I didn't hesitate. "I was with him for 2 days. We hunted together. Why do you care?" I asked, irritated.

"I don't like his scent on you." He replied kissing my neck gently. I was disgusted.

"Stop it, Drake. Not now. I'm tired." He looked surprised.

"Tired? You're immortal, you can't be tired." He stated.

"I don't want to. Cut it out." I glared at him fiercely. He backed off immediately. He knew when he could push me and when he shouldn't quite well.

"Whatever." He muttered and got up, leaving the room. I released the breath I had been holding since we had returned. I didn't want to smell him, touch him, be near him. I longed to see Edward.

When I was sure he was nowhere around, I snuck to Edward's room. I knocked lightly. The door opened in an instant and my Adonis reincarnate stood before me. I slipped inside and found myself in his arms.

" 'Love to faults is always blind, always is to joy inclined. Lawless, winged, and unconfined, and breaks all chains from every mind.' " He quoted smiling.

"I wish this was easier." I noted.

"Nothing this great is ever easy Bella."

"I don't know what to do." I brooded, still clutching him to me.

"Only you can decide."

"I think you're forgetting someone: Drake. I can't just leave."

"So you're serious about this?" He seemed surprised.

"Edward, the only reason I ever wanted to be a vampire was to be with you for all of eternity. I finally have you. I'm not going to let you go. Ever. Even if it means my demise." I assured him wholeheartedly.

"Let's not let it lead to your demise alright?"

"You don't know Drake. If I go, I don't know what would happen to the coven. I am his partner. He relies on me. He would be mad."

"I would think that he would really love you. But I know better."

"Yes. So do I." I snuggled closer to Edward.

I spent the next few days sneaking around with Edward. I never had a problem with being discreet and I knew that Drake was distracted by the new guests. He'd never notice. Yet, that did not clear the problems that would inevitably arise. I couldn't help but feel guilty.

"Going somewhere?" Cordelia stood in front of me as I was carefully making my way to Edward's bedroom one night.

"Cordelia." I said, my eyes fiercely staring her down. Her features were stiff as she stared disapprovingly.

"Bella. Please stop this." Her eyes suddenly became tender, as she looked at me pleading.

"What are you talking about?" I pretended not to know that she knew exactly what was going on. She was one of the few who I had confided in about Edward.

"You're having an affair." Her voice was low, eyes growing darker by the second.

I felt a sharp pang of guilt run through my body.

"You will devastate Drake. Bella, you'll hurt him, but you'll hurt the coven more. You'll throw away everything." I had never seen Cordelia so serious, so upset.

"I know what I'm doing. I realize the consequences." I lied terribly surprising even myself with my confidence.

Pure shock crossed Cordelia's face.

"You're going to go through with this aren't you?" She asked solemnly, her surprise subsiding.

I stared in response. I had no other choice. There was no life without Edward.

"I'm sorry." She said and was gone in an instant. I wasn't quite sure what she meant, but I knew it couldn't be good.