A/N: MY GOODNESS! It's been almost two weeks since I've updated and I'm so sorry but between school, work, my sister just recently having her baby, and starting piano lessons, I have literally had no time to sit down and just write. So thanks again to those who read and review-it's greatly appreciated! So here's the new chapter-enjoy!

"BELLA!"

I looked up at Jacob only to see that he was staring back with such a shocked expression. His eyes revealed a kind of uncertainty and I could only guess that he was wondering what I was thinking. Truth was I wasn't sure what I was thinking; so many thoughts were racing through my mind. What was he doing here? Why was there so much panic in his voice? I got up and climbed out of the tent, feeling Jacob's eyes follow me the entire time.

I couldn't believe it-there he stood right in front of me looking at me like we hadn't seen each other in years. "Edward?" That was all I could manage before I was pulled into a vice grip.

"Oh Bella, thank God you're okay!" He held me there for a minute and I was completely confused. Not to mention the fact that my skin was tingling from the sudden cool embrace after being with Jacob. I could only describe it as that feeling you got after being in a hot tub for awhile and then immediately jumping in a pool.

"Edward…Edward what are you ta-"

He let go of me of me abruptly before I could even finish my question and I looked up to see what was wrong. I watched as his face went through several different emotions; shock, horror, anger, and then disgust. Still confused, I turned around to see what he was looking at and felt a sharp stab at my heart when I saw Jacob standing there with his arms folded over his chest. I felt horrible as I could just imagine the thoughts Jacob was probably screaming at him and I felt a blush creep up to my cheeks at the thought of Edward seeing what had just gone on in the tent. He cleared his throat and I turned back to look at him and could now seen pain in his face.

"I um…I came back to…well I thought you might be in danger, but I can see that Jacob decided to come keep you safe."

"Why would I be in danger?"

He looked at me with those beautiful topaz eyes and it was impossible not to feel his pain. Would this ever stop? I wanted this whole situation to be over with so I could stop feeling miserable although I thoroughly deserved it.

"I picked up on Victoria's thoughts and I think she's headed this way; she came across my scent and must figure that she'll able to find you if she finds me."

I could feel the horror cross my face as he said Victoria's name-I'm not even really sure I heard what else he said, I only heard that the vampire who was out for my blood was possibly headed to this very spot. My breaths started coming in and out at an alarming rate and I was pretty sure I was going to hyperventilate and pass out. Edward put his hands on my shoulders in what I guess was an attempt to calm me but if anything it put me further into shock as I had mentally blacked out for a second; everything forgotten until his cool hands snapped me back to reality.

"Bella? Bella are you okay?"

"Well that's a dumb question, of course she's not okay," I could hear Jacob say with a snort. He walked away from the tent coming toward us and I could feel Edward's muscles tense somewhat. "Bella honey, let's get you out of here okay?" He reached out for me and a sudden growl escaped from Edward. I couldn't even look up-I kept my eyes on the ground to keep myself from going crazy but I didn't need to look at Edward to know the expression on his face.

"Oh that's a great idea Jacob, and where exactly do you plan on taking her? To La push?"

"Duh, where else would I take her? It's the safest place for her to be."

"And do you plan on making it out of the forest with Bella without being attacked? What happens if you come across a newborn-or heaven forbid Victoria? You'll be defenseless if you've got her with you. It's best to say here."

"What and wait for some bloodsucker to stumble across us? That's the stupidest idea I've ever heard."

"Better than yours dog."

"Listen here you blo-"

"STOP IT!!"

They both turned to look at me, stunned that I had yelled at them that way. I had mustered all the force I could put behind it and I had actually surprised myself. My body felt foreign to me at the moment and I was guessing it was because my adrenaline was pumping like crazy; my limbs felt numb, heavy, and somewhat shaky, my breathing fast and furious as my heart was pumping at insane speeds-I was scared. Scared for myself, scared for Seth, scared for Edward and Jacob, scared that our lives could be over very soon. Before I could even say anything else an earsplitting screech reached my ears and I put my hand over my ears to try and block out the sound and I could feel myself being wrapped in a mixture of warm and cool arms. When I opened my eyes, both Edward and Jacob were bent over me protectively with their arms around me. I wasn't sure what was going on; I couldn't really see and I had to tilt my body at an awkward angle to see through Jacob's arms-and I immediately regretted my decision. Through the small opening I could see a mess of bright red hair. I felt sick, so sick I wanted to just throw up right then and there. I suddenly felt Edward's cool arms disappear and I looked over in his direction and found him in a defensive crouch in front of Jacob and me.

"Jacob, take Bella and get out of here!"

"What? NO!" I screamed the words before I had time to process them in my mind. I could see Seth coming up on the other side of me and he looked at Jacob and gave off some noise and I quickly guessed that he was agreeing with Edward, telling Jacob to leave, that he would stay here and fight.

"Jacob-NOW! GO!" I heard Edward give off another menacing growl, and then he leapt forward to meet our attacker.

"EDWARD NO!" I tried to scream in protest but it was too late, I couldn't see him anymore. All I could see was a blur of trees and rocks whip past as I was being carried away in Jacob's arms.