The others had gone hunting and I was left with Emmett and Jasper.

We had agreed that I would have an hour to discuss with the wolves everything and be back into the protecting of my big vampire brothers. Plus, Emmett enjoyed spending time with me and getting to watch me be clumsy so I didn't mind.

Emmett drove too fast as we neared La Push as always.

"Remember Bella, if Jacob tries anything funny, I will personally rip his arms off." He smiled flashing his teeth.

I laughed at his ridiculous expression.

"Thanks Emmett." I chuckled as Emmett smiled, his face serious.

I felt anxious about being without them. I know the wolves could protect me but still, I felt uneasy.

Emmett parked the car at the treaty and flashed round to open my door.

"I'll see you later Emmett." I forced a smile, my heart pounding. Emmett sensed my hesitation. His eyes were kind.

"Hey, you'll be okay and then in an hour I'll be right here okay?" He hugged me quickly.

I thanked him as he smiled and drove away,

Jacob smirked as I crossed the treaty.

"Wow who knew leaches could be nice?" He chuckled as I hit his arm.

We walked for what seemed like hours, deeper into the forest, to discuss tactics.

The meeting with the wolves went smoothly and they thanked me for the input. I could tell they were eager to get to kill a vampire.

The air was cold in the woods and a shivered, standing closer to Jacob.

Sam and the others slowly disappeared from view as Jacob and I walked further. We talked like the old days and everything was fine until suddenly.

I should have known there were some topics of discussion that would set him off.

"Graduation!" He spat, pulling away from me.

"Seriously Bella, before you've even lived?!" He glowered in anger.

Frustration soared through me.

"Jacob, it's my choice! They're my family!" My face blushed red. With everything going on he seriously wants to fight about this?

"Well Bella, when you're one of them, you'll be dead to me. Let's just start now. I'm done."

He turned in the direction we came, phasing and sprinting away in seconds.

Tears of anger ran down my cheeks.

Why did he make everything so difficult.

I tripped as I kept walking, the air temperature dropping under the green trees. I stumbled on a mossy rock but regained my balance. Whatever. He can sulk about it all he wants. I exhaled, realising all the anger.

I rounded the bend ahead when suddenly I realised there were more trees. I was sure I was out of the trail by now. My previous anger had me walking quickly and I would be st the road by now.

I suddenly began to panic. I was lost. In a forest with no cell reception and a malicious vampire out on the loose.

I began to run.

Surely the path was just up ahead. Man I was going to kill Jacob.

Emmett and Jasper would be worried soon. It had definitely been more than an hour however I hoped I was back into Forks now and had crossed the boundary ages ago, judging by how fast I was walking.

I cried as I continued running and stumbling, trying to find the path.

The wind blew violently and the ground squelched under my feet.

A rustle in the bush ahead made my feet stop.

I figure emerged.

I froze in pure panic. It was the missing boy I recognised from the posters. Riley Biers. Only his eyes were red, his skin pale.

My heart pounded in my chest as my feet felt glued to the ground.

"Well, it's nice to finally meet you, Bella Swan." His voice was menacing as he smiled. My breath came out in gasps as my eyes watered.

"Let me introduce myself. I'm Riley, Victoria's partner, and I'm here to hurt you." His teeth flashed into a smirk. I stumbled backwards as he stalked forward, coming closer to my face.

"Unfortunately, Victoria wants to do the killing part herself, but I'm here to take you to her." He flashed his brilliant white teeth.

"Please. Don't." I stumbled, trembling.

"You're her slave. You'll never be like her other partner,James." I said, my voice cracking at my feigned tough persona.

His face contorted into an evil scowl.

"Who do you think you are!" He bellowed.

I sprinted to the opposite direction when he flashed in front of me. I was soaring through the freezing air and I hit the ground, my head taking the most impact. I blinked in dizziness as he continued to stalk me, quickly standing up.

"Let me teach you your place." Riley lunged forward. I prepared myself to die as he crouched and lunged at me.

I screamed when a flash of white intercepted his attack.

Vicious snarls growled as I suddenly realised it was Emmett and Jasper.

I trembled in fear and immediately turned to sprint further into the forest. I pumped my arms violently, ignoring the dizziness in my head. Tears ran down my face as my breathing rasped and I kept pushing my legs harder. He was going to kill me.

A large figure stopped right in front of me as my momentum crashed into a stone cold chest .

I screamed an ear splitting sound and began thrashing.

"Bella! Easy, Easy it's just us! He's gone, he's gone!" Emmett steadied me upright holding onto my arms. Jasper stood beside him, rubbing my back reassuringly and radiating calm.

"You're alright, you're safe." Jasper stared warmly into my eyes as my breathing began to slow.

Emmett bent down, still holding my arms, making me look into his eyes.

"Bella, you need to tell me where you're hurt." His eyes were full of anger.

My breathing was still gasping as my heart pounded.

I didn't respond. What if Riley came back or Victoria was close?

Jasper sent new waves of calm through me.

I couldn't find words to open my mouth, my heart still pounding loud in my ears.

"Emmett, I can feel she's in pain." Jasper said, his voice strained and his eyes murderous.

Emmett clenched his joy as he tried again.

"Bella?"

My head pounded the dizziness getting worse by the second.

I could hear them calling my name in fear as I felt my body go limp and my eyes close.