Chapter 8: The Hunt

We headed downstairs and Edward grabbed a shirt, my hand and then we were running. It was such a great feeling to run like that with him. It was so freeing and I felt complete, like I was exactly where I belonged.

For the first time, I allowed myself to think about my parents. I still wasn't sure what to do about them. Soon I would have to call and explain that I am fine and with the Cullens.

They would be devastated that I ran off and married Edward, especially my Mom. Maybe one day, when I could be around humans again, I would go and see them and try to make this up to them but for now, the phone was as close as I was going to get.

Not wanting Edward to worry and think I had any regrets, I broke the silence, "Is Alice really going to be able to pull this off by tomorrow?"

"Of course. You know Alice, she loves a challenge."

For the first time, I really thought about the wedding and what it was really going to be like to be Edward's wife. It would be perfect. I would miss my family but the Cullens had always felt more like a real family to me. I was worried about Charlie and Renee but I had to do this, I deserved to be happy.

He finally came to a stop and ran his fingers through his windblown hair, looking so gorgeous I couldn't help but have a goofy grin plastered across my face.

He smiled back but his eyes grew serious, "Unfortunately, hunting for us comes very easily; as soon as you smell blood, you will feel like a vampire. There are some deer close by, they should make a good first meal."

He was right. As soon as I closed my eyes and listened to the sounds of the forest, I could hear a few deer not far from us. Then a small breeze blew by and I caught the scent of the deer and I took off running. The desire was so strong, the only thing I had to compare it to was my need to be with Edward. I had no idea that hunting would feel like this. I caught the first deer quickly and sank my teeth into it's neck, snapping it and feeling the warm blood soothing and calming as it ran down my throat.

When I looked up at Edward, he was watching me with a strange expression on his face and his eyes were black … he looked hungry.

"If you need to go hunt for yourself. It's okay. I will be alright."

He looked back at me like he was drinking me in and he was suddenly right next to me.

His voice was a husky whisper, "Deer isn't exactly what I'm hungry for."

I looked back at him with what I'm sure was a shocked expression as his comment registered in my brain. I guess I wasn't the only one who seemed to find hunting strangely erotic.

He licked the blood that had dribbled down my chin, and then his lips pressed against mine as he licked them clean too. Instead of being horrified, I just felt an even stronger pull towards him than before. I really was worried whether we were going to make it till tomorrow feeling the way that we did about each other.

I really needed him so much and I pressed myself even closer, doing my best to melt right into him as I kissed him. I needed his touch. I needed him. I licked his bottom lip. He tasted so good and he smelled even better. I ran my hands under his shirt hoping to get it off of him like earlier, but I knew I had finally pushed him a little too far; because when he moaned my name again he sounded like he was being tortured.

" We have to stop or I won't be able to … you really are the most dangerous creature …. now even more so."

He did look as if he was in pain. I wished he would just let me make him feel better. Stupid, moral vampire!

He looked confused. "What did you just say? What did you do?"

I stared back at him baffled. "What do you mean I didn't say or do anything?"

"You just said I was a stupid moral vampire!" He was feigning hurt, but he looked pretty happy with what he had heard.

"You really heard me? Can you hear me now?"

He looked disappointed, "No, but I also felt a feeling of calm and contentment like Jasper was around. Somehow your mind was opened to me for a second when you were trying to make me feel better. Maybe …when you want to use your power your mind opens a little and I can finally hear you."

"So do you think my power is the same as Jasper's?"

"I have no idea. We will have to practice and figure it out."

"I still feel a little thirsty. I probably need to hunt a little more. "
"I think I will hang back this time. I don't think I can watch you again… there was just something about seeing you like that. I've heard through my family's thoughts that it was a problem when hunting with your mate but I had no idea the pull to you could possibly be any stronger. When Emmett and Rosalie go hunting together, no one goes with them."

I laughed. "We might have the same problem."

He smiled back," Hurry up. I'll wait for you here."

I ran after some more deer that I could smell nearby and as I finished drinking the second one, I felt for sure, that I was being watched. I ran back towards Edward, afraid it might be a human -- and also afraid that it wasn't. As I ran, I caught a glimpse of something red, blowing in the wind and that is when I smelled … vampire.

I stopped running and turned towards the vampire I knew was there. "What do you want?"

She stepped out from behind the trees and I recognized her face from the nightmares that had replayed themselves over and over since last Spring. It was Victoria.

"Why you of course, Bella." her voice was silky but lethal.

I tried to hide my fear as I stared back at her terrifying red eyes. I needed Edward. What was I thinking trying to face a vampire alone? She was surely here to kill me human or not. Suddenly she ran at me with a wild and ferocious look in her eyes. I froze in terror as I heard a loud smack like thunder. I soon recognized the thunder as Edward crashing into her. She took off as soon as she recovered from the blow. Edward rushed to my side, threw me over his shoulder and began running as fast as he could back to the house.

Sorry I know it's short again but this was just a good place to end it. Thanks to Heartbroken1 who helped me with my aversion to commas and for assuring me the bloody kiss wasn't creepy! I hoped you liked it and don't forget to review! I always like reviews it makes me update quicker.