BPOV
Tears ran down my cheeks as I drove away from the school. Instead of going home, I headed towards the highway. I didn't know where I was going, but I needed to go somewhere, far, far away. I couldn't live without Edward. I couldn't live seeing him with someone else other than me.
I hadn't been driving down Highway 101 very long when a chill crept up my spine. Then, it all happened so fast.
A powerful force, almost like a gust of wind, slammed my truck head on into a tree. I hit my head on the steering wheel and heard a snap in my rib cage. I gasped to breathe, but it was difficult. Glass shattered and I was being pulled out of the truck, through the window, strong hands gripping my arms that caused excruciating pain. Both of my arms were being crushed. I was flung several feet from the truck, and only then was able to see who was attacking me.
Victoria.
I would always remember her face, even though we'd only met once, in the field where the Cullens were playing baseball. I was too scared to speak and Victoria seemed to be savoring the moment. Sobs began to rip through my chest as I struggled to breathe. Eerily, this reminded me of being with James in the ballet studio. Except this time, there was no Edward to rescue me.
"A mate for a mate," her musical voice chimed.
I shuddered in fear, but somehow was able to stand up and make an attempt to run. I only took one step before I felt her kick my leg, breaking it in the process. An artery in my thigh had been punctured and when the blood began to flow, I knew it was over.
Victoria grabbed me by the neck. Her teeth pierced my skin and I felt her venom enter my system. Strength began to leave my body.
I heard a roar and through the haze of pain saw a creature that looked like a wolf sink it's teeth into Victoria's torso. She released me and I collapsed on the ground. Before my eyes, I saw this wolf tear Victoria limb from limb. Another wolf joined in the attack. Then, a man emerged from the woods, picked me up in his arms and began to run.
As we sped through the forest, the two wolves went in an opposite direction. In the distance I could hear screaming, followed by growls and silence.
It was then, I was the one who began to scream. My body felt like it was on fire.
I was burning.