Chapter Twelve 'The Ultimate Act of Love'

Bella had lifted Edward into her arms and ran her hand over his face. "Edward," she said through her tears. "Edward please talk to me," she said closing her eyes.

"I didn't seem him," Edward said weakly.

"Oh my god," Bella said. "I am so sorry," she said with tears in her eyes. "But its gonna be okay," she said looking down at him.

"How is it gonna be okay?" Edward asked. "I am dying," he said laughing.

"No you are not," Bella said looking into his eyes. "Drink my blood," she said. "It'll clean the dead man's blood out of your system," she said holding his wrist.

"No," Edward said pushing her hand away. "I could kill you," he said.

"I DON"T CARE!!" Bella yelled out. "Just do it," she said firmly.

"No Bella," Edward said. "I rather die," he said causing her to close her eyes.

"I am sorry," Bella said taking her keys out of her pocket. She placed it against her skin and slid it across her wrist taking the pain. The blood began to drip and she forced her wrist to his mouth.

Bella knew he couldn't resist the taste of blood he wasn't strong enough for that. Edward took in the scent and then the sweet taste. He grabbed a hold her arm and sank his teeth into her skin. Bella winced in pain feeling him suck the blood out of her.

Alice sat at the table with the rest of the Cullen's talking about the situation. She looked off into space and Jasper grasped onto her hand. "What is it?" He asked.

+Alice's Vision+

There was a vile of dead man's blood next to Edward and Bella. Edward had Bella in his arms rocking her back and fourth. He was crying out in pain as she died in his arms. On her wrist was a bite mark.

+End of Vision+

"Bella," Alice said. "Edward had to bite her because he got shot," she said. "She's gonna die," she said standing up.

"Okay," Carlisle said standing up. "Esme go get Bella bring her back here," he said. "Rosalie and Emmett get the room set up for a transfusion," he said. "I'll go get the blood," he said. "Alice take Jasper far away for about a couple of hours," he said firmly. "GO!!" He yelled at all of them.

Bella was being to feel her life being drained when she felt a swift air. "EDWARD!!" Esme yelled out to him and he snapped out of his blood induced trance.

Edward watched Bella fall to the ground and began to panic. "Oh my god," he said. "Bella," he said lifting her up in his arms. "What did I do?" He asked.

"We have to get her to the house Edward," Esme said. "Carlisle is getting some blood for her but we have to leave now or she is going to die," she said causing him to lift her off the ground.

Edward could still taste her blood on his lips as he ran back to the house. He rushed her into the guest room and laid her down on the bed. "I can't believe I did this," Edward said shaking his head.

"She knew it was the only way you would live," Rosalie said coming over to her. "She wasn't gonna let you die," she said. "It's not your fault," she said gripping his shoulder.

"Edward," Carlisle said coming over to him. "Set it up," he said tossing him the first blood bag. He quickly started her on the transfusion and Carlisle went to check her vitals. "We got to you just in time," he said.

"I am sorry Carlisle," Edward said looking down in shame.

"Its not you fault Edward," Carlisle said firmly. "Bella made the decision to save someone she loved and I know she would do it all over again," he said firmly.

"What if I killed her?" Edward asked causing him to grip his shoulder.

"But you didn't," Carlisle said. "Count this as a blessing," he said firmly.

Edward sat down next to Bella and ran his fingers through her hair. "I love you Bella," he said into her ear and kissed the top of her head.

Alice had come back with Jasper a few hours later. "How is she?" Alice asked looking over at Carlisle.

"Better than Edward," Carlisle said. "He feels extreme guilt," he said.

"Why?" Alice asked. "Bella loves him it was her choice," she said firmly.

"This is Edward we are talking about," Emmett said looking over at them.

"She preformed the ultimate act of love," Rosalie said. "But one things for sure she is gonna be pissed when she wakes up," she said firmly.

"Carlisle!!" Edward yelled from the room and he rushed up to the stairs. "She's awake," he said.

"How are you doing Bella?" Carlisle asked causing her to look at Edward.

"He's okay," Bella said touching his face. "I am fine," she said. "I am so sorry Edward," she said looking up at her and he smiled.

"This wasn't your fault," Edward said. "I was the one that almost killed you," he said.

"But it was my choice," Bella said in a firm voice. "And I would do it again so shut up," she said causing him to smile down at her. "Now," she said getting up to stand.

"I'd advise against that," Carlisle said in a firm tone.

"Look I am going to find Max and kill him," Bella said. "Where is my gun?" She asked looking around the room. Edward rushed over to catch her as she almost collapsed.

"It blew up with your house," Edward said causing her to groan. "Now get some rest," he said in a firm voice and lifted her back to the bed.

"Fine," Bella said. "But I am still gonna kill him," she said causing him to stroke her hair gently. She was soothed into a deep sleep and he stayed at her side.