Chapter 3

BELLA'S POV

The front door flew open and hit me in the face. I fell on my back.

"Bella! I didn't see you."

I shook my head as two of Lucas stared at me.

"That's okay. I was just looking for Edward." I got to my feet, and brushed myself off.

"He went out just as I did, but I forgot something."

Then it was silent, and awkward. I felt really uncomfortable when I caught Lucas looking me up and down.

Edward?

What?

I'm starting to agree with you. Something is off with this guy.

Should I come back?

No I'm fine, where are you anyways?

I went to go find this girl that Lucas is looking for. I have to warn her.

What if she really is a werewolf?

I guess I'll find out now won't I?

"Anyways, I'll just be getting my binoculars. I won't be back tonight." Lucas walked past me.

"Where will you be?"

"I'm going to stay near where Amber is staying. I'm sure you heard Edward and I's conversation, so there's no point in explaining." He grabbed a set of binoculars on the table.

"I did hear."

Lucas stopped, and touched my arm. "Thanks for letting me stay."

I moved my arm away. "Sure."

He smiled, and went out the door.

EDWARD'S POV

I parked the car and went inside the diner. Lucas had told me that Amber worked there in the early morning and late afternoon.

Inside it wasn't too packed. I sat down at the bar, and waited to see her.

Just my luck, Amber stood up from behind the counter.

"What can I get for you?" She smiled.

"Just water."

"One water." She turned and quickly filled a small glass.

"Thanks."

"Sure." She turned and headed for the kitchen. I got up, and followed her, looking through the window. She was alone.

"What are you doing? Customers aren't allowed back here." Amber went to push me out the door.

"Amber, I need to warn you about something."

She paused. "How did you know my name?"

"There's no time, all I can tell you is that someone is here to kill you."

"K-kill me?"

"His name is Lucas, and he believes that you are a werewolf."

She laughed. "Is this some sort of dumb joke? Or a way of picking up a girl?"

I angrily held up my hand to show her my wedding band. "I'm married."

Her smiled faded. "Oh."

Damn.

I rolled my eyes. "Look, that's beside the point. You need to get out of here."

"I'm not going anywhere." She walked past me.

"You have to. If you don't this guy is going to kill you."

"Alright sir, I need you to step outside, or I'm calling the police."

I looked out the window, and saw Lucas at he bar. "Look there he is."

She turned and looked out the window. "That guy?"

"Yes, that guy. Now is there a back way out of here?"

"Sir, this is getting ridiculous. I'm calling the police."

"Amber don't. I'm serious, this guy is stalking you."

She reached for the phone. "Sounds like you're the stalker."

I slammed the phone back down. "Lady, I'm serious. He's going to kill you!"

"Help, I need help!" Amber shouted.

She dashed out of the kitchen, and I bolted out the back.

BELLA'S POV

"We have to go and get her." I stood up.

"We can't…at least not yet. She didn't call the police, but everyone at the diner is keeping an eye out for me." Edward sat down.

"Well Lucas told me that he was going to stay near Amber's place. What if he kills her tonight?"

Edward frowned. "I don't know. Maybe you should go alone. They haven't seen you."

"Then I'll go."

"But if Lucas sees you, then he'll want to know what you're doing there."

I sighed. "We have to do something."

Edward thought for a minute.

What could we do…oh! Bella, can you go put on one of my hoodies?

"Sure." I ran upstairs, pulled on a hoodie, and ran back downstairs.

"Now pull the hood up."

I did. "So?"

"I can't even see your face. You could go to Amber's apartment like that, and sneak her out."

"Alright." I went to the door, when I saw a red truck pull up.

"Who is that?" Edward ran to the door, and looked out. Amber got out of the truck, and ran up to the porch.

"I looked up your address. I need your help."

I opened the door and let her in. She sat down, and Edward and I joined her.

"You were right. After I left, that guy followed me home, and parked right outside the apartment building. He's still there."

"Did he see you leave?" I asked.

"No, I…well I did what you were about to do I guess." She laughed.

I pulled down the hood. "Oh."

"Alright, this is what we're going to do," Edward turned to me, "Amber can stay in Emmett and Rosalie's bedroom. When Lucas gets back tomorrow morning, we can tell him that Amber skipped town and that should get him out of here."

"Alright." I nodded.

"Amber, you cannot leave the room, no matter what. Do you understand?" Edward looked with hard eyes over at Amber.

"O-okay."

"Bella, go take her upstairs."

"Alright." I stood, and led Amber upstairs.

"Thanks for letting me stay here." Amber said, close behind.

"Sure. This is the room." I opened the door.

Amber walked inside, and sat down on the bed. "So I stay here?"

"Yeah. Don't make a lot of noise."

"Alright."

I closed the door, and returned downstairs.

"Edward, what are we going to do? Lucas will wonder how we knew Amber was skipping town."

"Don't sweat it, I told him we could read minds. We'll just tell him we heard Amber thinking that she was leaving somewhere."

"This guy is a weirdo." I wrinkled my nose.

Edward laughed, and got up. He stood in front of me, his hands on my hips.

"Edward, we have a guest." I whispered.

"Then we'll be quiet." He smiled.

We turned and went up the stairs.

EDWARD'S POV

Bella had just showered for the millionth time, and was just coming into the bedroom.

"How is Amber?" She asked, dropping the towel to change.

"She's fine. I just took her some leftover food from…you know." I sat down on the bed, and watched Bella search for a pair of pj's.

"Good." She smiled and looked out the window. Then, she let out an ear piercing scream.

I jumped to my feet and covered her mouth. I looked just in time to see someone jump down from the tree. I pushed Bella onto the bed, away from the window, and ran down the stairs.

Whoever it was wasn't thinking anything. But God, were they fast.

Edward! Did you find them?

I'm still running after them.

Jasper and Alice still aren't back yet…so don't go too far!

BELLA'S POV

I pulled on some clothes and went to go tell Amber what had happened so that she didn't freak out.

"I'm going to go downstairs. Just stay here." I said.

She nodded, and I went down the stairs. It was getting dark outside.

"Bella?"

The voice startled me. I turned to see Lucas.

"W-what are you doing here?" I backed away.

"I just got back a few minutes ago. What's wrong?"

"Nothing."

"You look scared." He came forward.

"I'm not scared."

"You should be."

"What?" My eyes widened.

"Don't even think about calling your precious Edward. And don't use your mind either."

"Or what?"

"Or I'll kill Charlie myself." Amber walked down the stairs, holding a pistol in her hand.

"Amber? But why?"

"Lucas and I just hate vampires. They're kind of our enemies." She stood next to Lucas.

It dawned on me. "You're both werewolves, aren't you?"

"Bingo." Lucas smiled.

"I can kill you…all it takes is one shot." I growled.

"Do you happen to have any silver bullets around anywhere?"

"Amber, I think it's time to stop by Charlie's. If you get my call, shoot him."

I snarled as Amber walked by, resisting grabbing her.

"Now let's…sit." Lucas sat down.

"Let's not. Let's settle this right now."

"I wouldn't if I were you. One call to Amber, and your father is dead."