I cup my hand over my mouth as I hear struggling outside.

I glance at Emmett pleadingly, "please go help them."

I hear an unfamiliar voice, "I know they're here. Your little pet and the one who killed my brother. Spare yourselves and tell me where they are."

Emmett shakes his head, "If I open the door it might expose this whole place. They got this. Bella it will be fine."

I hug my knees and squeeze my eyes shut as Edward cries out in agony. I cover my ears as the ongoing struggle continues, unable to stop the tears streaming down my face. Emmett gets up to watch from the window, trying to reassure me.

I finally notice abrupt silence as Emmett heads to the door and opens it, running outside. I quickly get on my feet and follow.

Edward finds me as I step out and squeezes me tighter than ever, gasping into my hair, "Bella."

I return his embrace, crying out, "Edward are you hurt? I heard everything."

He twists his lips into a half smile, "I'm fine now."

I glance around him at Jasper and Alice, my eyes stopping as I meet Alice's. I quickly look away and slowly pull from Edward.

"Are we in the clear now?" I ask.

Alice nods. "Barely made it but yes, we finally are," she warmly smiles at me, "Are you okay Bella?"

I try to return a smile and nod back at her. Emmett shuffles from foot to foot.

"Afer being cooped up, I think I need to go for a hunt." He disappears quickly.

Alice and Jasper stay to chat for a few minutes.

Edward turns to me, "Shall we head home?"

I look up at him, "actually, I think it would be nice if we stayed here for the night, if that's okay?"

He replies, "sure, that would be nice."

We say our goodbyes and head inside to settle for the night. Edward insists I eat a light meal and proceeds to make me a sandwich. I sit and pick at the food, Edward watching me intently.

"What's wrong Bella?"

I keep my gaze on the plate, thankful he cannot read my thoughts as I'm not sure they would even make much sense. I manage to get out a shrug before letting a few tears fall. He frowns and takes my hand leading me to the couch and sits beside me,

"Hey, what is it? Today? I'm fine, you're fine, I'm here. It's okay."

I look up at him, wiping a tear away, "We need to talk."

He pauses and frowns for a minute, "about?"

I bite my lip and absently twirl my fingers together before getting up and taking a few steps away.

My back turned to him, I finally blurt out, "Emmett."

I let out a nervous breath and Edward repeats, confused, "Emmett...?"

I nod turning back toward him and sob, "I'm sorry...Edward...something happened, our first night here."

His face hardens and he remains silent.

I continue, "I was upset with you and I just..."

He snorts, "you just what Bella, slept with my brother? Or did he take advantage of your feelings?"

I shake my head, "it wasn't like that...yes I was upset, but I...I wanted it too."

I inhale sharply, "and now...I don't know what I want. Edward I don't want to hurt you. I do love you."

He shakes his head and paces behind the couch, "I can't do this right now."

He slides his jacket on and slams the door shut behind him.

I follow after and fling the door open, "Edward wait! Don't leave..." My voice falls, "people always leave."

I sigh and turn toward the swing on the porch and sink down into it. What have I done? Where do I go from here? I notice Edward's car off toward the side of the house. I walk back inside glancing around for the keys, finding them on the coffee table. I'll go for a drive. Maybe just start over somewhere new. I shove the rest of my things into the suitcase. Who knows?