A/N: Thanks so much for all your wonderful thoughts.

Most characters belong to S. Meyer. The rest belong to me. All mistakes are mine.

Chapter 17 – Stunned


PRESENT:

Edward

For one long moment, I simply stare in stunned silence. And although she's uncomfortable, she holds my gaze evenly…dauntlessly. Those dark eyes have always easily hypnotized me, and damn, part of me just wants to-

But pretend?

"You thought I'd pretend? Why didn't you tell me about this that weekend?"

"I didn't realize how her teachings affected me until that night…that moment. I saw my goals…disappearing…and yours…taking over."

I lean in. "Why would my goals take over?"

"Because I loved you too."

I reel back.

"Of course, I did," she confirms.

Another eternity.

"Then you really messed up."


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