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Chapter 2: BPOV

I sat there just staring out the window. I could believe that Jake left me just like he did. He promised he would always be there and he lied. But somehow I always knew that he was gona get tired of waiting and realize he could do some much better than me.

I got up and grabbed my keys and got in my truck. Today I was determined to find the meadow.

A few minutes later I was on the familiar dirt road. Getting started was going to take longer without Jacob. I spent a good fifteen minutes studying the little needles on the compass face and marking on the now worn map.

When I was certain I was following the right line I set off into the woods. As I walked deeper into the woods I started getting hotter so I took off my jacket and tied it around my waist

I had covered at least four miles before I step through a low arch made by two vines maple, pushing pasted the chest high ferns into the meadow. It was the same place I'm sure but it wasn't nearly as beautiful without the sunlight but it was still amazing.

It was the same place but didn't hold what I had been hoping for.

The disappointment was nearly as instantaneous as the recognition. I sank down right where I was, kneeling there at the edge of the clearing, beginning to gasp.

There was nothing was special about this place without him. I wasn't exactly sure what I'd hoped to feel here, but the meadow was empty of atmosphere, empty of everything, just like everywhere else. Just like my nightmares. My head swirled dizzily.

At least I'd come alone. I felt a rush of thankfulness as I realized that. If I'd discovered the meadow with…. Well, there was no way I could have disguised the abyss I was plunging into now. How could I have explained the way the way I was fracturing into pieces, the way I had to curl into a ball to keep the empty hole form tearing me apart? I was so much better that I didn't have an audience.

I wrenched myself to my feet despite the pain. At precisely that moment, a figure stepped out from the trees.

"Laurent" I cried in surprised pleasure. I know I probably should have stopped at fear.

Laurent had been one of James' coven when we'd first met.

"Bella" He asked, looking surprised.

"You remember" I smiled.

"I didn't expect to see you here" He strolled toward me, his expression bemused. "Isn't the other was around? I do live here. I thought you went to Alaska"

He stopped about ten paces away. "You're right" He agreed. "I did go to Alaska. Still I didn't expect… When I found the Cullen's house empty, I thought they moved on"

"They did move on" I finally managed to tell him.

"Hmmm," He murmured. "I'm surprised they left you behind. Weren't you sort of a pet of theirs?"

"Something like that" I said flatly.

"Do they visit often" He asked.

"Lie" The beautiful velvet voice whispered anxiously from my memory.

"Now and again" I tried to make my voice light and relaxed.

"The house smelt vacant"

"You must lie better than that, Bella," The voice urged.

"I'll mention to Carlisle that you stopped by. He'll be sorry he missed you, but I probably shouldn't mention it to ….Edward, I suppose, he has such a temper… well, I'm sure you remember. He's still touché about the whole James thing."I rolled my eyes.

"Is he really" Laurent asked. I didn't trust my voice so I just nodded.

"So how are things working out in Denali? Carlisle said you were stay in Denali" My voice was a little to high.

"I like Tanya very much and her sister Irina more….I has never stayed in one place for so long." He smiled. "But the restrictions are difficult… I'm surprised they can keep it up for so long. Sometimes I cheat"

"Oh" I said in a faint voice. I felt myself getting hotter. "Did Victoria ever find you?" I asked breathless.

"Yes" He said, hesitating on that step. "I actually came here as a favor to her." He made a face. "She won't be happy about this."

"About what" I asked.

"About me killing you" He said casually.

I staggered back another step.

"She wanted to save that part for herself" He went on. "She has it out for you. I know, it seem backwards but your Edward killed her mate. I suppose she'll angry all the same."

"Then why won't you wait for her" I gasp as I felt myself becoming painfully hot.

"Well you caught me at a bad time, I was hunting. I'm quite thirsty and you do smell mouthwatering" He said as he couched.

As he lunged him self at me I felt the fire explode.

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