I stared at them in confusion, but tried to smile anyway. I was immensely grateful for what Edward did for me, but why didn't he take me to the hospital? Or take me home? Sure, I lived on my own but here? I haven't even heard of the Cullens before. Edward seemed to read my thoughts and looked to his wife Bella, whispering in her ear. Both of them strove forward and Bella asked, "Would you like to talk about some things privately?"
I nodded and went back into the room I just came out. I sat on the bed and Bella sat down next to me, Edward in a chair. I sat close to her and instead of heat coming off her skin, it was like ice. Bella had luscious brown curls and short stature but not as short as Alice. There was sadness in her eyes. Edward was of slight build. Emmett was the biggest then Jasper but that didn't mean Edward wasn't strong, he looked like he could kill me if he wanted.
"Are you all related?" I couldn't help it, I looked at there pale skin and gold eyes; the only thing that made them similar.
"In a way; Carlisle and Esme adopted us.""
Suddenly Bella's name seemed familiar, Laura said it once. "Bella Swan?" I asked nervously.
The sadness in her eyes deepened farther and she responded, "I once was."
"But that was over thirty years ago and rumors have it that you died." I felt like I was losing my mind a bit at this point.
"Would you like to hear my story?" I nodded and she continued, "I came here in my junior year. I quickly fell in love with Edward but there was a time when he... wasn't here, and I fell in love with someone named Jacob Black. He is Phillip Black's father. We were great friends but it was an issue when Edward came back because they were mortal enemies; in the most literal sense of the word. The Quiletes are werewolves and we, the Cullens, are vampires. I chose Edward over Jake and, although I don't regret that, I don't think Jake ever stopped loving me and told his son the strange tales."
My mind spun and I sank back into the couch. First it was them knowing that Phil was involved in this. It was his voice in the dark crevice between two buildings. Second was the fact that they talked about vampires and werewolves as common. How could that be? Those were creatures in fairytales and movies. Plus they didn't look like the Vampires she knew from TV.
I tried to get my thoughts focused but I couldn't. It was Edward who snapped me back to reality. "Can you hear me Jenna? I know this is difficult to grasp but you must. This Phillip," he said the name in disgust, "Pulled you into this and we have no choice to let you go unprotected if he tries kidnapping you again."
"Do … do you drink blood?" I asked fearfully.
"Not human blood, dear," Bella answered, "You're safe with us." I'm sure she meant well but I didn't take it well. I could have easily screaming or run out or both, but my head hurt and the only option to me was fainting and so I did.
I wasn't out for long but when I awoke it was Jasper and Carlisle looking over me. Carlisle had his hand on my forehead and Jasper was sitting just watching me. Edward walked in and said, "She needs to see him, I know she's hurt and confused but she needs to know."
I was confused alright, but Edward didn't explain he just came up to me, after getting approval from Carlisle, and said, "Would you like to meet my youngest brother?"
"There's more of you?" I said, my voice breaking, as I stood up carefully.
He just laughed and said, "Only one more, and he's a little shy.'
"Okay." I was lead upstairs and down the hallway. He led me to the last door one the right and left me there. I knocked on the door.
muhaha cliffhangers. how i love them. (evil grin)