I searched the bride's quarter's, while six pairs of golden eyes watched me expectantly.
I picked up a satin pillow sniffed it and threw it aside.
"Edward we should go home." Carlisle said smoothly.
"Why?" I asked stiffly while I hunched over a what used to be a chair.
"So we all can think this over."
"What's there to think about Carlisle? He took Bella, my Bella, away from me."
Besides I had no time to think, I needed to find her.
"Edward, maybe Carlisle is right." Alice said stepping toward me her voice soft.
"We should think things over...think about the places he could've taken-"
"I"\'m fine, thank you." I replied coldly, cutting her off.
Alice's face crumpled, as she walked back to rejoin Jasper.
I returned to scavenging the room for anything that could help me find my Bella.
Alice's eyes were still on me.
Her eyes that were filled with pity.
I hated how they were treating me...They acted as though I'd surrender to insanity at any moment, their pity filled stares were on me all the time.
"Edward...please." This time it was Esme's pleading voice.
I turned my head slightly. Her face was anguished as she extended a hand towards me. I looked at the faces of my family. Their expressions close to Esme's. I sighed deeply. I'd never wanted to hurt them...and yet I was.
"You all can go if you want to. I'm staying here." I said softening my tone. "I just want to make sure I didn't miss anything."
The thought of missing some thing was far fetched. We had searched the room for hours, with nothing to show for it but the crumpled note I had found earlier.
I closed my eyes, and thought of my angel. Her angelic face glowing and a small smile reserved just for me resting upon her lips. Thinking of her usually calmed me down, but now all it did was make the anxiety worse.
Was she hurt?
Was she alive?Would he have phased and hurt her?!
Then the anger came.
My breathing sped up, and I removed my know clenched hands from my face.
Jacob Black was going to pay for this.
I'll kill him slowly... so slowly, I'll make him plead for his life.
The cowardly beast was surely going to die, before I could stop myself, a growl ripped from my chest.
I composed my self quickly, stealing a quick glance at my family. There was an new expression on their faces.
What was it?
Fear?
I don't know how long I was sitting there thinking, but suddenly Rosalie stepped in front, her eyes hard.
"Edward we're going home and you're coming with us. This is stupid! We're absolutely not going to find her this way."
I snarled and stood up. "You all can just leave."
She stepped closer. She raised her hand and let it smack back across my face.
I stood for a moment in shock. Then turned my face back to her, my expression must have been fierce because she flinched slightly.
Suddenly Emmet was in front of her, glaring at me.
"Calm down!" Emmett's thundering voice yelled out. His fist were clenched to his sides as his eyes bore into mine. "You're wasting time Edward!"
I froze. "Shut up, Emmett." I said quietly.
There had to be something here. Something that would help me find her...Something...anything. I was becoming desperate.
"No...Edward you're not helping anything! We've been here all night!"
I turned my back to him, and continued looking through the broken shards of the mirror.
I heard Emmett huff loudly behind me, and he grasped my shoulder trying to pull me back up.
I couldn't stop myself. I wrenched my shoulder from his grasp. Crouched down and was prepared to strike. He instantly did the same thing.
"Boys...please." Esme plead her soft voice sounding as though it were about to break.
I stood glared at him fiercely, and walked out of the door not looking back.
"Where are you going Edward?" Alice asked cautiously.
"Out." was all I said as I flitted out the door.
The air felt good against my skin, I closed my eyes willing myself to run faster. I looked down at my attire and quickly tore off my tuxedo jacket, Discarding it somewhere in the trees. I knew where I was going and that it would only be a matter of seconds before I was there.
I stopped once I reached my destination, and waited patiently.
"You're way too close bloodsucker." Came a voice from the trees, even in the darkness it was easy to make out the shape and color of the wolf.
"I need to speak with Sam." I said casually to Paul.
"What do you need him for?" Paul asked incredulous.
What the hell business does Sam have with a bloodsucker?
"That's between me and him." I answered coolly.
He grumbled something unintelligible, and fled off into the forest, I was skeptical to if he would really bring Sam back, but I waited quietly at the Treaty line.
I knew I should have came here first, but the chances of Jacob actually bringing her here were very slim.
What was his motive?
Did he honestly think kidnapping, Bella would work?
Did he think I would not come after her?
He was a complete imbecile if he thought his plan would work.
But if I were in Jacob's predicament, would I do the same thing? Would I steal her back?
No.
I would've wanted her to be happy. He obviously didn't factor in Bella's happiness.
He was selfish and Cowardly.
"What do you want?" Came Sam's reply, snapping me out of my thoughts.
"Where's Bella?" I asked politely willing myself not to lose control. It was the only thing I had at this moment.
What is he talking about?
"Why would we know?" Sam asked bewildered.
My self control was slipping, any minute now I felt I would be ripping the wolf's throat out.
"Jacob took, Bella," I said my voice strained. "Just tell me where he took her." I was trying to be as calm as I could. "I won't harm him." I lied.
"He wouldn't do that." Sam said quietly, he stepped back pondering.
Jacob was acting strange. He thought to himself
He acted excited..overly excited.
Ah, so were Quil and Embry, and they haven't been here since the morning.
He cursed under his breath.
I should've known something was up...it was obvious.
I think he forgot I was there because he kept pacing back and forth.
I looked at his anxious expression.
Did he really know nothing about it?
He looked back at me debating whether to help me or not.
He stepped back into the dark cluster of trees. I heard a ripping sound, and suddenly a loud howl sounded form the trees.
I scowled and waited impatiently. He stalked out of the trees slowly.
"I can't reach him."
"What the hell do you mean you can't reach him?!" I nearly shouted.
"I mean just that leech." He glared.
I scanned my thoughts thinking of anyone else who might know where Bella was.
"Take me to Billy." I plead.
He stared at me silently. His dark eyes searching mine. It was awhile before he finally replied.
"We'll kill you if you try anything." He said finally and disappeared into the forest, with me right behind him.
"Remember this leech, I'm only taking you because I think what Jacob did was wrong. We want him back unharmed." He emphasized the word." Or it's war."
I said nothing and followed.
Sam stopped suddenly at what I presumed to be Jacob's house.
I followed Sam the the gravel steps.
Sam opened the door and walked inside. I stayed outside, I don't think it would've made things better if I walked into his house. I sniffed the air around me uncomfortably. They were all the lurking in the trees waiting for me to make a wrong move. I wrinkled my nose in disgust at the smell. I heard arguing inside in what I expected to be Quilete. I looked back at the opened door. I nearly gagged on the smell, of chips , beer and werewolves.
"Touch down! The colts are on fire!"
They were watching the game.
I tried to peer more into the room, craning my neck towards the doorway. Then a red faced Billy came storming to the door.
"Leave!" he spat.
"I'm not leaving until I know where she is." I said firmly. This old man seemed like he was going to be difficult about it.
"She's better off with out you!" He yelled.
I looked into his thoughts, hoping to find something.
Nothing.
All the old man was thinking about was foot ball games and fishing.
We glared at each other silently. He started to shut the door, until a voice sounded from behind him.
"Hey Billy what's going on I heard yelling."
We both turned around only to meet eyes with a very confused Charlie.
"Go back and watch the game Charlie. I told you that theres no point if both of us miss it." Billy said nervously. His eyes flickering form me to Charlie.
There was definitely something going on.
"Hello Charlie." I said politely.
"Oh..uh hey Edward."
Oh no why is he here?
I tuned into Charlie's thoughts.
Is he here about Bella and Jacob?
I froze.
He knew?
"Charlie go back and watch the game." Billy said angrily. His panic filled eyes still flickering from me to Charlie.
"Is something going on here?" Charlie asked authoritatively.
"No just go!" Billy yelled.
Theres something going on.
Edward knows.
He knows Jacob took her to France..I knew this was a bad idea..But he hurt my baby girl so much I couldn't stand it.
"Ok Billy," Charlie said finally resting his gaze on me.
I was still staring stupidly, as Billy glared. Charlie was in on it. He helped them take Bella way from me...When he didn't come to the weeding I merely thought he wasn't ready...I didn't know he was plotting against me.
"She's better off without you!" He yelled. "She's happier!"
I turned my glare to the old man. Was she better off without me?
Was she really happier?
I was miserable.
The rain outside was not helping my mood. I rested my head on the cold window watching the rain splatter, my only means of entertainment.
What was Edward doing?
When would he find me?
My thoughts were interrupted as a huge snore ripped out of Embry's mouth.
Geez! This was the third time he feel asleep on me! I laid my hand on his hair and pushed hard. It only made him move a little. He grunted and moved closer.
I sighed deeply and continued to glare out the window.
"Hey, Bella why aren't you sleeping?" Jake asked turning to watch me
I scowled at him and returned by head to the window.
Stupid Jacob, and his stupid ideas, and...and his stupid-
"Bella?" There was concern dripping from his voice.
Ha! I could care less if he was concerned! It was his fault.
"We're almost there." He said softly turning back to study me.
"Oh joy." I scowled.
"You'll lighten up when we're there." He said confidently. " It's going to be beautiful, Bells!"
I ignored him and replayed my lullaby in my head. It didn't work as effectively as it did when Edward hummed it to me. But I fell asleep nonetheless.
