When I went downstairs for breakfast Charlie gave me a strange look.

"Its two in the afternoon and you want cereal."

"I didn't look at the time when I got up."

"So have any plans for today."

"Actually no. Jake has been avoiding me. I think I'll just go for a walk."

"Stay out of the woods, I still don't trust them."

"I will."

I decided to ditch the cereal and make a hot pocket. Eating only became a survival technique, My taste buds have stopped working. After that I decided to pack for a hike. With or without help I was going to find my meadow. I told Charlie I probably wouldn't be back until after dinner. He didn't care as long as I wasn't being lifeless around the house. I got into my car and drove to the trail. As I walked through the woods I kept getting this chilled feeling, like someone was following me. And every so often I would have to look behind my back. I felt silly doing this who else would be out in the middle of the woods. And then I found it. I knew when Edward took me here it wasn't fake. Then I saw a strange figure there. Who the hell was in Edward's meadow? I started to walk closer but I kept hearing his voice in my head.

No don't Bella confronting him will be your death. Of course I was ignoring it, maybe I belong in a psychiatric hospital. The figure turned around and met my gaze. It was Laurent, the friendliest vampire out of the nomad coven.

"Laurent?"

"Bella, where is your beloved Edward?"
"He's hunting. Where's Victoria."

"She's here and there. You saved me a lot of time you know."

"How?"

"Victoria sent me here to look for you. The Cullens don't feel me as a threat."

"Why does Victoria want me?"
" Have you ever heard the saying an eye for an eye?"
"Yes. But what does that have to do with…"

"If you would let me explain I was getting to that."

"Sorry."

"Well, let's just say this is mate for mate."

"Why does she want me and not Edward?"

"Since Edward killed James she thinks its only fair to kill you. Now I can tell her where you are and I can finally leave this dump. Actually I think I'll do Victoria a favor and kill you myself. Your blood smells so sweet."

He flitted over to me and grabbed my head. He gently tilted it so he could see the veins in my neck. He started to lower his head and I closed my eyes. Then His hands were off my head and I heard a scream. I opened my eyes and there was a group of vampires surrounding Laurent's burning body. I started to back away when the oldest looking one turned to face me.

"Don't worry mortal, we aren't going to hurt you."

"Thank you for saving me."
"You're welcome. We have come to put an end to Laurent's terror. He has been killing people all over this state."

"So what do you want with me."

"We know what's on your mind we can see it in your face. You want to become a vampire. And I'm just the one who could change you, we can see your hidden potential and want you to join our family."