Chapter Three- Be Safe
Edward's point of view.
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The hungry eyes of a predator, now belonging to Jasper, never left the sale attendant's moving form as she made a circuit around the shop. Alice grabbed Jasper's hand and continued her attempt at swaying him from his state, pulling and pleading with him quietly to come with her.
"Please, Jazz," She murmured soothingly, "Please come with me."
A low growl sounded from deep within his chest. Their scene was creating quite the audience. Already, four pairs of curious eyes were upon them.
I had little time for action. Already, Jasper had mapped a clear and simple plan of assault. It was as simple as hitting her head on. In fact, that's exactly what he was intending on.
I grabbed Bella by the waist, ignoring her protests entirely. I clamped one hand down over her mouth to prevent people from noticing her muffled shouts and dragged her swiftly out the door, glancing back only once. Within seconds, we were back on the streets, crowds of people swarming around us. I glanced around frantically, my eyes searching for the first and safest looking store.
"Edward!" Bella hissed, the color entirely drained from her face.
A café came into my vision on the corner across the street. It would have to do. I dragged her along at an inhuman pace, barely making the crosswalk light before it turned red.
A car honked and another sped past as soon as we reached the curb on the other side. I continued to pull Bella along, my arm acting as a rope around her waist. I pushed the café door open and slipped inside. I moved my arm reluctantly from around Bella's waist and turned to face her.
"What's going on?" Bella asked, her face panic struck.
I imagined that to her, these words came out as hardly audible.
"I have to go back to the store. Jasper is no longer fighting. He's lost control, " I whispered quickly into her ear. "Stay here. I'll be back to pick you up in five minutes, do you understand? And Bella, please," he began, his tone slightly exasperated, "do not worry about us."
She nodded, her face reluctant but understanding. She knew she would only put herself and both Alice and I in danger if she tried to follow. "Be careful," She added, her tone expressing the worry she felt.
"Stay safe," I murmured in her ear.
Before she could respond, I was out the door.
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Author's Note: Yes! I know this is extremely short in comparison to my other two chapters, but I simply could not add anymore to it when the ending of the chapter sounded so perfect!
I will, of course, write more as soon as possible! And as to how many more chapters I intend to write before I end this story...well, you will just have to wait and find out!
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