A/N: Spoilt people :P

Chapter Five:

BPOV

I was in the middle of just finishing my chores before going home and making supper for father when Alice ran up to me.

"Bella, Charlie says you are to go home right now"

"Why?"

"I don't know, he just told me to tell you. And I have to go home now too, so I will see you tomorrow okay Bella?"

I nodded my head goodbye and watched as she ran off towards her home. Instead of going home straight away, I took a few extra minutes to finish the chores and then walked home.

Once I opened the door and walked in, father was waiting for me at the table.

"What took you so long?" he asked.

"Sorry father, I know Alice said straight away but I needed to finish the chores" I said.

"Sit down dear" he motioned to the chair opposite him.

With a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach, I took the seat opposite him and sat down.

"Now, Alice has told me some very grave news today" he said.

My throat tightened.

No! He can't know about Edward. Who could have seen us? Alice went back to the village and no-one else was around. Unless...no, Alice wouldn't have come back and watched us.

Would she?

My heart dropped to my feet as father kept talking.

"She told me that you have met with Black Heart. I have sent for the King's guards and they shall be arriving tomorrow morning to search the forest for him, until then, I do not want you going anywhere near the forest."

No! No, no, no, they can't do that! They don't understand what Edward has been through!

Father sat down in front of me, bringing both of our hands to my lap.

"I will not let Black Heart hurt you Bella, Alice told me he is feeding you lies and making you believe he is good but listen to me Bella"

He brought his hands up to cup my cheeks and wipes away the tears that I only now realised had fallen.

"Black Heart is a murderer, he kills children Bella. You will stay here until the Kings guard has arrested him" he said, bringing my face to his chest.

A sob ripped through my body.

"No!" I yelled, wrenching myself out of his grip.

"You and Alice have it all wrong. Edward is not a murderer! He has not killed women, let alone children!"

Panic seized my heart.

He sent for the kings guard!

I have to go warn Edward, he needs to get out of here!

"Edward?"

Father's face looks confused.

Oh, right.

"His name is not Black Heart, it is Edward" I explained as I picked up my shawl off the kitchen chair and wrapped it around my shoulders.

"See Bella, he is feeding you lies, he is a murderer! And where do you think you are going?"

I was heading towards the front door when father stood in front of it, blocking my way.

"I have to go warn Edward, he needs to leave before the Kings guard finds him" I said.

"Oh no you don't!"

Father gripped my shoulders, bringing me back to the kitchen chair.

"Bella, Black Heart is a dangerous person. He will kill you" he said.

"No he will not kill me! I told you he is not a murderer! He said he loves me!"

Shocked, father fell into his seat.

"What did you just say?"

His face went ashen as I repeated my words.

"I said he loves me. And I love him too"

For a few moments, only silence could be heard in the house.

"Oh god, he's brainwashed you Bella" he said.

"You are not leaving this house and you are to never see Black Heart or this 'Edward' as you call him again. Now, go to your room and tomorrow, everything will be better once the king's guards have caught Black Heart."

"Bu-"

"No buts. Now go!"

It was no use. He would not let me explain to him Edward's side of the story and he wouldn't let me go to him.

Dejected and with a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach, I walked to my room.

I have to warn Edward!

However, I could still hear father pottering around in the kitchen.

Okay, wait until father is asleep, then sneak out and warn Edward.

I busied myself in my room until I heard the tell-tale signs of father's snores ringing through the small house.

Gently closing my door behind me, I quietly opened the front door, letting myself out and closing the door behind me. Letting the moon guide my way again, I ran to the forests edge and ran into Edward, wrapping my arms around his waist.

"Bella? What's the matter?"

"You have to leave" I said.

"What?"

"Alice saw us today and she told my father. He alerted the king's guard, they're going to be here tomorrow to try and arrest you. You need to leave, before they can find you!" I rushed out, dragging him along to where he had set up camp for the night.

I started grabbing all his belongings and shoving them into his bag.

"Bella, wait"

Edward gently grabbed my wrists in his hands.

"Come with me"

I was sure I hadn't heard that right.

Had I? He wanted me to come with him?

"You want me to come with you?"

He nodded his head.

"I know that is a lot to ask of you and if you need to stay to look after your father or do your part in the village I will understand but I want you to come with me. A life on the run from the kings guard is all I can offer you but I love you Bella"

I stayed silent, taking in all that he had told me.

While I thought over my options, he packed up the rest of his belongings.

"I want to come with you" I decided.

The only people I will really miss are my father and Alice but after what Alice has done, I'm not sure if I can ever forgive her.

"You'll come with me?"

I nodded, going to him and wrapping my arms around his waist, enjoying the warmth from his body.

"I love you Edward. And I want to spend my life with you" I said.

"I love you too Bella and I will do all that I can to protect you, but, we need to leave right now. Is there anything you want to get from your father's house before we leave?" he asked.

I nodded my head.

I wanted to write a note to my father explaining some things and collect some more dresses.

"Right, let's go"

After extinguishing the fire, Edward took my hand in his and walked me to the edge of the forest.

"Wait here and I will be back as soon I have everything I need"

Quickly, I ran back to father's house and, quietly letting myself in, I walked to my room to collect a few pairs of clothing which I put into a bag. Quickly writing out a note on some paper, I left it on the table for dad to see in the morning.

Dad,

I cannot forgive Alice for what she has done. Edward and I are leaving together.

I am telling you this just in case you think that he has forced me into going with him or has kidnapped me, which he hasn't.

I love him and I love you too, but I'm sorry.

I just can't watch as the kings guard come and arrest Edward. He is not a man with a black heart. If you heard his side of the story, you would think differently upon your king.

Love from Bella,

Forever your daughter.

Looking around the house that I grew up in, I was sad to leave it all behind but I would for Edward. He deserves someone to love him and that someone is me.

Sending one more glance towards the room where my father was snoring, I slowly crept out the front door, shutting it securely behind me, leaving the past behind.

I was ready to look forwards to my future with Edward, no matter how hard it might be.

My last thoughts as I met up with Edward at the edge of the forest were,

We might be able to come back one day.

"Ready?"

I nodded.

Edward took my hand in his and together we started walking through the forest, towards our unknown future, the moonlight the only light leading our way.