The rest of the school day passed along pretty smoothly, no more annoyances. It was just a dull, uneventful day. This was good. It's safer for everyone in these regards. I was exhausted with all the close concentration it took for me to keep a close handle on each emotion that came to me. So I was pretty relieved when Edward and I finally made it back to his truck. But like before, he appeared to be lost in his own thoughts, the whole way back to my place. It made me a little concerned.

"Is something wrong?" I asked, chewing the bottom of my lip.

Edward gave me a wistful look. "It's nothing you need to worry about. I promise."

Sometimes Edward didn't enjoy sharing his thoughts and emotions. He was very closed off from the rest of the world at times. But it was in my nature to pry. I wanted so desperately to know the man behind the mask. I wanted to know everything there was to know about Edward. I just wish that he would open up a little more.

"Maybe it isn't my business, but that doesn't mean that I don't want to know."

"I was thinking about getting out of town for a while. Meet up with some old friends. Would you consider coming along with me?" He asked, his expression was a little too tense.

"That sounds like fun, when would we go?"

Relief washed over his features. "I was hoping to leave for the weekend,"

"That would be perfect, I'm sure Charlie wouldn't mind letting me go." I nodded with a tiny smile. "What old friends are you meeting up with?"

"They are from a different pack. I kind of consider them my second family. They really are looking forward to meeting you."

A wave of anxiety chewed at me. I wasn't the most comfortable with meeting new people. I tend to get a little quiet and withdrawn. I was socially awkward. A wallflower. It was something that I tried to fight against, but more often than not, I struggled to make friends. Since I've joined the pack, I've found myself building confidence.

"What should I bring with me?"

"You really don't need anything other than a change of clothes, and toiletries." Edward said with a warm smile, his hand came out to lightly stroke my face.

The both of us walked hand in hand up the steps to the porch, where we took a seat on the new porch swing Charlie had constructed over the past few days. It was very rustic, built with thick logs. It was sturdy and pretty comfortable. We swung quietly for a while, as we completed our homework assignments. It didn't take us very long. The rain had started up, making quiet tapping sounds against the metal roof of the porch. I looked out towards the sky, taking note of the fog rolling low along the damp ground. Everything was so gray and eerie. The temperature was beginning to dip lower and lower, especially during the nights. Fall was ending, and winter was approaching with no mercy. I wasn't looking forward to it. There was only one thing worse than rain and that was snow. Although, I'm not sure how much it would affect me, now that my body temperature is always warm.

"So, has Rose and Emmett decided on what they are doing with the baby?" I asked casually, trying to keep my expression even.

Edward sighed, his shoulders slumping a bit. "Not yet, of course Rose wants to keep the baby. But Emmett is terrified. He isn't ready. He wants to put the baby up for adoption."

"I know my opinion doesn't matter when it comes to this, but I hope they decide to keep the baby. I'm sure it's really scary to become a parent, but they have the whole pack to support them. It's beautiful." I said with a smile.

Edward nodded, raising a slight brow. "Is that how you would feel, if you were in the same situation?"

"Of course, I would never want to give my baby away."

"I wouldn't either, even if that makes me sound selfish. I would ask for you to consider keeping our child. Not out of obligation, but out of purely loving someone we created, together. If we were in that same position, that is." Edward said with a crooked smile.

"Nothing we really need to worry about at this point." I said, feeling my cheeks getting warm. Although, I'd give anything in the world to change that.

Edward's smile turned into an alluring smirk as he traced the inside of my thighs. "That's completely up to you. I'll be patiently waiting for you to give in."

"What, no attempts at seducing me?" I teased lightly. My heart skipped a beat as he leaned in, capturing my lips in a passionate kiss. I melted into him, kissing him back deeply. We got lost in each other. I felt the heat rising through my body. We broke apart a few times to catch our breath. I could feel things begin to escalate. Edward pulled me onto his lap, I was straddling him now. His lips danced like gentle feathers down my neck. His hand hesitantly slid up from my hip, up to cup my breast. His fingertips rolled across my nipple, causing my back to arch against the pleasure it brought.

I felt growls rumbling through my chest, my toes curled as I pressed myself down a little firming on Edward's lap. His eyes flickered up to mine, a dark look of hunger crossed his face. His other hand went down to grab a handful of my ass. Our lips met again, with lust and yearning. I could feel that he wanted this, just as much as I did. A deep growl rolled off his lips as his shoulders trembled. His movements became more animalistic.

His lips moved to my ear. "I want you so badly. It hurts."

Shivers rolled down my spine. "So do I," I admitted quietly.

"But I'd never take something as precious as your innocence from you. Not if that's something you don't want me to do." His purr-like voice was almost hypnotic.

I groaned in defeat, pulling away to lean my forehead against his. "I'm very tempted… you need to stop teasing me…"

Edward chuckled, pulling away to leave a kiss on my forehead. "Sorry, just having a little fun. You look so beautiful when your cheeks turn this color." His hands trickled down across my burning cheeks.

I let my eyes close, enjoying his touch. We enjoyed each other's company for a while, until we made our way inside my house, once the rain started coming down harder. I started brewing a pot of coffee for Edward, while he helped get food prepped for dinner. He would be sticking around for dinner, to officially meet Charlie, as my boyfriend. We were making a La Push delicacy. Fish fry with fresh cut chips. Edward was on potato duty. He stood at the skin, peeling the skins from the potatoes, before slicing them into thin chips. I prepared the deep fryer and seasoned the fish. The smells coming from the kitchen were mouthwatering. It was Charlie's favorite dish. I thought it might help the awkwardness of this little dinner meeting tonight. I had called and gave him a heads up that Edward would be staying for dinner. He didn't sound too enthused over the phone, but he agreed.

It was really fun getting to cook with Edward. Spending any kind of time with him was a treat. I didn't know that he even liked to cook, but he kept a content smile on his face.

Dinner would most likely be ready by the time Charlie got home. I had high hopes for Charlie and Edward to get along well.

Charlie's Point of View

Opening my eyes, a few things registered in my mind. I had hit something on the road that looked human. But when my cruiser made contact, it didn't even move the person standing there. Instead my car basically bent around this person. Everything happened so fast. The airbands deployed. The cruiser was on the roof. I was still in my seatbelt. I could feel glass piercing several places on my face. Blood was rolling down the sides of my cheeks, some getting into my mouth. The smell of my own blood made me gag. Nausea hit me. I thought I was going to vomit. But the horror I felt made everything else disappear.

I watched as a pair of black shoes came casually strolling in my direction. My heart was pounding harshly in my chest. I felt like I couldn't take a complete breath. I frantically tried to unhook myself from the seatbelt. But I couldn't get to it fast enough. Someone roughly pulled me through the broken glass of the wind shield.

He was a vampire, his filthy blonde hair was pulled back in a messy bun. He smirked at me, with eyes as red as the blood still pouring from my face. I swallowed hard as I tried prying out of his grip. But he held onto me tightly. Even if I could somehow reach my cell phone. Maybe the pack could make it in time.

"What do we have here, the chief of police? It's my lucky day." The leech smirked, leaning in to lick at the blood trickling down the side of my face. I flinched, glaring coldly in his direction.

"You better let me go now, you blood-sucking demon." I growled in defiance. I remained looking calm, but I knew there was no way I could escape this encounter. My right leg was broken, along with some ribs and my left wrist. Even if I could fight my way out of his hold, I wouldn't be able to run away.

My thoughts turned to Bella. I felt tears come to my eyes. I just got her back. She was finally back in my life. I had a chance to be the father I wanted to be to her. She was waiting for me at home. Making my favorite meal. I remembered the nervousness in her tone when she mentioned that Edward would be joining us for dinner.

I would have accepted the boy. I couldn't imagine a better person to be with my daughter. Of course I was never about to admit that. I was looking forward to spending time with her tonight. But I guess that wasn't going to happen. If I would have known… I would have wished to at least see her one more time. To tell her that I love her. And that I'm sorry I haven't given her much out of her life. I was hoping I'd have a lifetime to make it up to her… But now… I was staring death in the face.

"You're not afraid, you know what I am, but you aren't like me, are you? But not human either?" The demon spoke with a look of curiosity.

"It isn't your business what I am." I growled, spitting in his face.

This only angered him further. His fist came out, punching me directly in the stomach. I heard several more snaps, as my bones cracked. I yelped, clutching at my stomach.

"You're a feisty one. Lucky for you, I'm fascinated by you. You seem human, but there is something very off putting about your blood. I don't feed off of you very much. Just enough to know what it tastes like." He snarled, snapping his mouth out to roughly bite into my neck. The pain was seering and unbearable. I screamed in agony. His teeth, so sharp and menacing, felt like razor blades being pressed into my skin. Even as he pulled away, I still felt the pain. There was a burst of heat now. It felt like my veins had been lit on fire.

He let my body drop to the ground, causing an intense agony to overwhelm me. I was dizzy from the blood loss. My vision was doubling every that my eyes landed on. The vampire was still hovering over me, watching me closely.

"I hope you don't mind, I'm doing a little experiment on you. I wonder how vampire venom will affect someone like you. Will it turn you into a vampire?" His smile was sadistic as he began to drag me along by my hair.

My heart dropped to the pit of my stomach. "No, just kill me. KILL ME. I don't want this. I won't become one of you." I shouted in distress.

The leech was laughing with an eager smile. He was enjoying every second of my sorrow and desperation. He ignored my pleas. I didn't know where he was taking me. But I was losing hold over myself. The burning, the flames of hell, it was a nightmare. I wanted to end everything myself. If I could just get away from him, I'd run straight to the cliffs and just jump off the edge of one. I'd rather die than become a vampire. I might get my life. There is no knowledge of what would happen if a werewolf came into contact with venom. It's just never happened in history, as far as I'm aware. This could end up being a fatal bite. But I couldn't focus on that right now. If I did, all I would do is cry like a little child.

I was in indescribable pain. I couldn't take it. I needed to get away from him. I needed to get back home to Bella. By now, she would be worried. She would notice that I'm a bit later than I usually am. Please let her call my phone, to see where I am. Please, someone save me from this monster.

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