Alive or dead?
"Behave yourself, Edward!" whispered Bella urgently
Edward continued to growl, but softer than before. Eventually he stopped all together.But Mike continued to come closer. He stopped a few feet from Edward and looked at Bella.
" Do you mind if I dance with her?" he asked Edward without looking at him. Edward let go of Bella reluctantly. Mike led her to the dance floor and she stumbled along in his wake.
" So, Bella," he started, " Edward Masen, eh?"
" That's really none of your business, Mike." She said fiercely. She glared at him. At this point she noticed that they were no longer twirling to the music, but standing rather stationary. Edward appeared out of thin air next to them and without a word took Bella back.
" I have to leave tomorrow." Edward said conversationally, to get Bella's mind off of the recent conversation. She was still glaring at Mike's back. His voice seemed to bring her back from whatever thought she was immersed in.
" Why?" Bella asked. She didn't want him to leave. Edward who could sense that much and understood her expression, smiled at her.
" There are some bandits causing a ruckus on the other side of the forest. The king has sent me to go see what I can do about it. I'll be back the day after tomorrow, if all goes well." Said Edward solemnly.
Sorry very short chapter. But rather… Cliffy.
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Chapter Tease
As they carried the stretcher out of the woods, she saw who it was.
" Edward! No! Edward! NO! NO! NO!" she screamed. He was lying there motionless and pale. His head rolled slightly to the side and she saw the gash on his throat was bleeding copiously, bright red against his pale skin. He opened his eyes slightly and croaked out ,
" Bella, I'm sorry." He closed his eyes and fell unconscious.