Kevin slept fitfully through the night. He kept checking to make sure that Nazz and Daniel were still safe and sound and he kept checking on Marie, making sure that she was still in the house and not freaking out. By the time dusk had fallen, the large redhead was still tired but rested enough. His mate was still sleeping but he heard Nazz and Daniel talking quietly so he got up to be with them, leaving Eddward to sleep. He knocks gently on the door, waiting for a soft "come in" before inviting himself in and sitting on the bed.

"Hi brother! I'm healing! Nazz is letting me practice on her!"

"You seem to be doing a good job, Nazz doesn't seem to be losing any limbs or anything."

Nazz giggles "He will be a great healer when he is older" she says patting his head.

"Just like our Mother..." Kevin said quietly to Nazz as Daniel got off the bed to play with some of his toys.

"It's nice that you got him some toys to play with. It keeps him entertained and busy" Nazz changes the subject, knowing that talk of his parents would upset Kevin.

"That was Eddward's idea... I would have never thought of it."

"He's so good with him... What's going to happen with Marie?"

"She is not to be alone with Danny under any circumstances but she can see and interact with him. Just until we figure out what's going on. You don't mind pulling babysitting duties, do you? We will take our turns, as well"

"No problem, anything to help."

Eddward wakes up and gets dressed. Seeing the ginger is busy talking with Nazz, he quietly makes his way to Marie's room. "Marie, how are you feeling?" he asks walking in.

"Tired, upset, depressed, angry... I don't really know what to feel."

Eddward sighs and sits on the bed "I am sorry Marie. Can I get you anything? You know I am here for you."

"I know... I also know that you have to protect your family. I'm not mad or anything. I just want things to go back to normal" Marie sighs.

"I would love nothing more as well and Marie, you are part of that family. I am doing this as much for your own well-being as well as Daniel's" he says quietly.

"It makes me sick knowing that I was going to give him over to that sick fuck... How are we going to fix this?!"

"I do not know..." Eddward sighs.

"What if death is the only option?"

"It is not the only option." Eddward snaps firmly.

"I love your optimism, Eddward, but it might be unrealistic. You need to put it in your head that it may be the only option. I'll do it myself if I hurt anyone I care about, especially you or Danny."

"Stop talking Marie, it will not come to that" he says standing up and sweeping out of the room before she can say another word.

Kevin saw Eddward pass by the door angrily. "Keep him in here for a bit. I'll take him out hunting soon." Kevin left with an agreement from the blonde and confronted his mate by the front door. "You going out? I'm taking Danny out in a little bit, if you wanted to wait and go with us" Kevin offered.

Eddward shakes his head "No, I wish to go alone tonight" he says, avoiding eye contact.

"Alright, are you okay?"

"Yes, I just need to think" Eddward says leaning against the wolf.

"It's going to be okay. Promise" Kevin lightly kissed Eddward's temple.

Eddward nods and leans back. "I know that, Darling, and as long as I have you and Daniel it will be."

"Go and hunt... Have fun and think the night away. I'll take Daniel out in a bit" Kevin kissed him and turned and left to harass Danny. Eddward sighs and dashes out in the direction that Marie was heading the previous day.

Kevin changed into new clothes and went into Daniel and Nazz's room. "Hey kid, you wanna go to hunting?"

"Yes!"

"Alright, change your clothes and let's go" Daniel let out a triumphant cheer and changed clothes quickly. He was in his wolf form before he hit the door as Kevin laughed .

"We'll bring back some meat for ya" he assured Nazz and he took off after his brother.

Eddward continues in the direction Marie was going until a gun goes off and he dodges it quickly. A hooded man takes off after the vampire, keeping up with him. Raising the gun again, he fires, aiming at Eddward's leg. Eddward dodges just in time and dashes forward knocking the gun out of the man's hand. The man produced another gun with his other hand and shot Eddward in the shoulder, point blank. He watched as the bullet exited through Eddward's back and laughed evilly. Eddward hisses in pain and opens his bond as he twists the man's arms behind him then kicks the back of his knees so he drops down completely defenseless.

"Who the fuck are you?" he growls.

The man laughs "Now, now... I'm hurt you don't remember me..."

Eddward goes ridged and rips the man's hood off "YOU!"