EPOV

I normally didn't use foul language in the presence of a woman, but my patience was thin.

"What the hell, Tanya? Give me my fucking phone!"

She laughed and ran even faster. I rolled my eyes and thought about abandoning the phone and ending this game. But, I wanted to be available to Bella in case she called. Although, if Alice was calling, it was most likely about Bella.

The phone rang and continued to ring as I cornered Tanya.

"I wonder who is calling?" she giggled, answering the phone.

I took a swipe at her, but she jumped into a tree. "Stop it, Edward!" she smiled as if we were having fun. "Hello, Tanya speaking," she answered.

The line went dead. Tanya shrugged and waved the phone in my direction.

"Come and get it," she taunted, trying to be seductive.

I sighed. Fuck it. I would use Jasper's phone to call Alice and tell her to give Jasper's number to Bella if she needed me.

I turned around and started running back to where we started, to find Jasper, and get the hell away from Tanya. She had always been forward with me, but it seemed as though she had taken it to another level. I was honestly shocked, as she had been fairly respectful and tame when she arrived at our home the night before. If she had tried any of this flirty shit around Bella, I would have kicked her ass back to Denali.

I ignored Tanya's thoughts echoing in my head, pouting, begging me to talk to her. As the miles separated us, her voice in my head disappeared. No human or vampire was within a five mile radius, allowing my mind some much appreciated silence. This rarely happened, usually only when Bella and I were in our meadow.

My love, Bella. I missed her. Although I was not good enough for her and much too dangerous to be around, she still loved me, still wanted to be with me. Bella made me happy and my world revolved around her. I would do anything to protect her and make her happy, too.

I meditated on Bella's lovely face, relishing the silence, when it was interrupted. My brother Jasper's thoughts were tense, but focused. He was thinking of Bella and Alice and going home.

I increased my speed and within a few seconds found Jasper running in my direction.

He was cautious, guarding his thoughts and monitoring my emotions.

"Did you get your phone back from Tanya?"

"No, I let her keep it. She was being ridiculous. I shouldn't have even indulged her by chasing after it."

Jasper nodded in agreement. "I spoke with Alice. " He paused, sending calm my way. He always did this before bad news.

"Is Bella okay?" I asked suspiciously.

Jasper released his thoughts. Bella. Jacksonville. Sick.

My eyes widened in panic. Without even having to ask, he handed his phone to me. I dialed Alice's number. I began to run faster than I'd ever run before. Jasper followed.

"Don't be angry with me, Edward," Alice begged.

"Why did she leave?" I asked, annoyed that my sister let Bella travel across the country without protection. "Why didn't you go with her?" Alice said she would take care of her and she didn't.

"I don't know what happened, but Bella left quickly Saturday morning. I tried to talk to her, but she seemed upset. You know how stubborn she can be. Every scenario I searched the future for, Bella wouldn't talk to me. I called Renee earlier and Bella arrived safely. She's….sleeping."

I sighed. "Alice, I know she's sick. What kind of sick? Is she in the hospital?"

Carlisle would need to go to Florida with me to check on Bella. I made a mental note to call him as soon as I ended my conversation with Alice.

"I don't know. She was vomiting. In the morning Renee will call an ambulance, but Bella stays at her mother's house. Edward, I don't see Bella very well. Her future is fuzzy…."

This is not what I needed to hear. It sent me into a tailspin of panic.

"Give me Renee's phone number. I have to speak with Bella."

After Alice called out the number, I immediately hung up and dialed it.

"You've reached the voice mail of Phil and Renee Dwyer. Please leave a message…."

Damn. I dialed Alice's number again.

"Renee doesn't have a cell phone, I hacked the system. I called Phil's cell phone, but it's off, too," Alice answered my question before I had to ask.

I looked at my watch. Jasper and I were in such a remote place in the Yukon….the closest major airport was Anchorage.

"I booked you on a Delta 6am flight, but you won't arrive in Jacksonville until 9pm."

Alice knew me well. I was glad she was planning ahead. Having to wait all day to see Bella would be torture, but I had to have faith Bella would hold on until I got to Florida to take care of her.

"Thanks, Alice," I sighed, and slowed down running to allow Jasper to catch up with me. "I'll call you as soon as I see Bella."

The phone was quiet. Something was wrong.

"Will Bella become more sick before I arrive?"

"No, it's not that," she muttered. I could tell she was conflicted about what to tell me.

"What is it?" I asked.

"If you go to Florida, you won't see Bella. She'll refuse to see you."