EPOV

I woke to a beeping sound. At first I thought it was my alarm but it was off, not the same pitch. Then I opened my eyes, lifting my head. It took me a few moments to remember everything that happened. I then realized that the beeping sound was coming from Bella's monitor. I stood up quickly, and took two steps towards the bed. I looked at the monitor, her heart rate was elevated again and her blood pressure down. I opened the fluids to run freely into her IV. I felt her forehead and she was burning up.

"Bella? Wake up." I said as I brushed her cheek with my hand. "Bella, sweety? I need you to open your eyes."

She opened her eyes but with a crazed look. "Stop, I don't want to go. The coffee isn't made yet…" She started to sit up. I pushed her shoulder down towards the bed, "No, it's not time. The oranges aren't cooked."

She was disoriented from the fever. I couldn't have her swallowing pills if she didn't know what she was doing. I ran to the bathroom and got a cool wet washcloth. I placed it on Bella's forehead. She was asleep. But as I got up to leave, she grabbed my hand, "thank you for saving me…" and then let go and fell back asleep.

I ran downstairs praying my supplies had made it. I couldn't tell exactly what was causing her infection but hopefully the antibiotics would help.

I went to the front door and there was a note on the floor. I opened it up and it read:

Dr. Cullen,

Your supplies are outside this door. You can open it and retrieve your items. Do not scream, no one can hear you anyways. Go back inside and shut the door. Do not open it again until you are told so. Nice little room you set up for Bella there, comfy. You can have a round or two with her if you'd like to. I can share. But remember, don't get too attached, SHE's MINE!

Sincerely,

Me

The last few sentences made me sick to my stomach, I could feel the bile rising in my throat but I fought it off. I opened the door and took only a brief second to look around. All I could see were trees. Nothing else. We were in the middle of nowhere. I quickly grabbed the box and brought it inside. I opened it up and found all the supplies I had asked for. I took the whole box upstairs with me. I grabbed the antibiotics from the box and connected it to Bella's IV. I went and got enough supplies to start another IV. I placed the tourniquet around Bella's other arm and looked for a vein. She started to move and then she screamed. "Bella, it's okay. It's Edward."

"Edward….my hero….Edward….Edward" She was still disoriented and she ripped at her IV and then started to scratch at her face. I ran to the box of medications and grabbed a sedative. I filled a syringe and pushed it through her IV. She fell back asleep. I hated having to sedate her but the fever was causing her to be disoriented. I started the second IV and connected the bag of Nutrients to it. She needed to get them somehow since she refused to eat. I reset the monitor and made sure she was sleeping. I fell back against the wall and slid down into a sitting position. I started to cry. I couldn't help it. I was so scared. I wonder what my family thought happened to me. I wonder what Bella's family thought? Did they think we were dead? Are they looking for me? I had stopped crying and just sat there and watched Bella sleep. Her monitor started to beep again, her oxygen levels were low. Most likely due to the sedative and pain medication but I placed the oxygen mask over her face. I started to stroke her hair. I knew nothing about this girl but yet I cared deeply for her. She was only three years younger than me but had been through so much more than me. I started to cry again. I wiped my tears and then tidied up the room. Throwing away the garbage and organizing the supplies. I went to the other bedroom, picking up the soiled sheets and threw them in the hallway. I pushed the mattress to the far side of the wall and placed a new sheet over it. No one would be sleeping on it but I didn't want to see the blood stains. I took the sheets downstairs and threw them in the washer. There was 3 bottles of detergent and softener sitting on the shelf about the washer. How long did this man plan on having us stay here? I put more wood on the fire and disconnected the TV that sat in the den. I carried it upstairs and plugged it in. That way Bella can watch movies because she wasn't going to be able to go downstairs for a while.

I made sure Bella was sound asleep, grabbed a pair of boxers from the closet and headed for the bathroom to get a shower. I turned on the shower, it was scalding hot. But it felt nice. When the water started to run cold, I finished up and got out. I got dressed, putting on the boxers and put back on my own shirt and jeans. I found a toothbrush and a tube of toothpaste and brushed my teeth. I went back into Bella's room and checked on her again. Both of our lives depended on her health. Even if they didn't I still wanted her to get better.

I went downstairs and looked in the pantry. I found some cereal and noodles and spaghetti sauce. I made myself a bowl of cereal and laid out some beef for spaghetti. I was no means hungry but I knew I couldn't starve myself. After I finished I washed and dried the dishes and put them back where I found them. I went and browsed the DVD selection. I had no idea what Bella would like. I found a few movies that looked like romantic comedies and went back upstairs to sit and wait. I just watched Bella sleep. I watched her sleep for about 5 and a half hours before she started to sweat. Her fever must be breaking, so the antibiotics should be working. I took the comforter off of her and left the sheet. She woke when I did this, "Edward?"

"Yes it's me Bella. I'm here."

"What time of day is it?"

"After lunch sometime. It's still daytime. How are you feeling?" I asked her, concerned.

She looked at her other arm where I had started the second IV. "What happened?"

"You started a fever again and got disoriented. I started a second IV so I could give you more medications. Are you feeling better?"

"Actually I am, I am just really sweaty." She started to sit up and I stopped her.

"Bella you are still weak, it's going to take a while before you get your strength back. Do you want to eat something?"

"No, I'm fine." She started crying.

"Bella dear, what's wrong?"

"I'm wet….." Her eyes not looking in my direction.

"Yea I know, your fever broke and you were sweating."

"No it's not all sweat…" She started to cry more, her cheeks blushing deep red.

I understood then. Why couldn't this guy choose a female doctor, for her sake. Because he was a bastard and probably wanted to humiliate her as much as possible.

"It's okay. We can get you cleaned up. Do you need to use the restroom now?"

"Yeah…."

"Okay, well I'm going to disconnect everything first." I said as I started to do so. I pulled back the sheet and she was right, her boxer shorts were wet. I should have thought about that when I sedated her, I was so mad at myself right now. I picked her up and carried her to the bathroom. She was silent but her arms were tightly wrapped around my neck and her head lying on my chest. I felt so connected to her. I put her down on the toilet and grabbed the tub that we didn't use yesterday and filled it with warm water.

"Do you think you are up to cleaning yourself up? I am going to change the sheets on the bed." I asked her. Not wanting to embarrass her more than necessary. I will bring you back clean clothes."

"Yeah I can do that" She said as I handed her a washcloth and a towel.

"Be right back." I went and grabbed her fresh clothes and gave them to her.

I went to the bedroom and removed the sheets from the bed. She didn't get the mattress wet, which was a relief. There wasn't another bed that I would want her in and now she didn't have to lay in her own urine. I found extra sheets in the closet and threw the sheets down the steps; I would tend to them later. I knocked on the bathroom door. "Can I come in?"

"Yeah, I'm decent." She said softly.

I opened the door and found her in her new clothes with a smile on her face.

"Feeling better?"

"Much better, I am never going to be able to repay you for everything you have done for me."

"Bella, I am glad to help you. You don't have to repay me. You will never owe me anything. Just stay healthy!" I laughed with a smile on my face.

She looked at me with life in her eyes and a smile on her face, "I will try my hardest!"

"Okay let's get back into bed so I can restart those antibiotics." I went to lift her into my arms.

"Can I try to walk?"

"Sure but please let me know if you think you are going to fall. And I am going to hold onto your arm the whole way."

"Okay, thanks."

I helped her to the bed, she was exhausted by the time we reached our destination but you could tell she was so proud of herself.

"Are you hungry?" It wasn't quite time for dinner but she hadn't eaten anything for breakfast or lunch.

"No, but thanks. I just want to lie down."

"Do you want to watch a movie? I brought the TV from the den up and some movies. Not sure what you would like, it looks like these ones are romantic comedies."

"I would love to watch a movie, will you stay with me?"

"Of course, I will stay with you as long as you want me to."

I helped her into bed and hooked her back up to everything.

"Will you sit next to me?" She asked patting beside her in the bed.

"Are you sure that is what you want?" Not wanting to push her any further than she wanted.

"Yes I am sure. We are watching a movie so this is playing a couch. Friends can sit together on a couch. "

"Well then of course I will."

I walked over and placed the movie she picked into the player. The movie started and I went to sit next to her. There was still a foot between us and I was on top of the covers. Before the previews were over Bella was asleep. She rolled over and put her head against my chest and wrapped her arms around me. "Edward, I am so happy you are here."

I didn't know what to say. I just placed my arm around her shoulders and watched the movie. I soon fell asleep.

When I woke Bella was still in my arms wide awake.

"I'm sorry. I just feel so comfortable with you. I have never had someone be so nice to me." She said.

"Bella, it's okay. I feel the same way."I left it at that, I didn't want to say too much more and scare her off. I only had known her for a day or two. I looked at the window and no light was shining through. I assumed it was night time.

"Where are you from?" Bella asked.

"Port Angeles, yourself?"

"Forks. Not too far from where you are from…"

"I know where it is. My family and I go through there when we go camping…" The thought of my family suddenly made me sad.

"Do you have any sisters or brothers?"

"I have a sister, a brother, a sister-in-law, and a brother-in-law. Do you?"

"No, it's just me. And my mom and dad. What are their names, are your parents still alive?"

"Alice is my sister and she is married to Jasper, who was my best friend growing up ha-ha. She is younger than me and then I have an older brother Emmett. He is married to Rosalie. My dad is Carlisle and my mom is Esme. What are your parent's names?"

"My dad is Charlie and my mom Renee. My dad is the Chief of Police and my mom does her own thing. They aren't together anymore but I live with my dad now. I did live with my mom…..but I guess I don't live with anyone now….."Bella started to tear up.

"Hey it's going to be okay. We will figure this out."

"What do your parents do for a living?" She asked, holding back her tears.

"My dad is a doctor; He is in charge of the ER at Port Angeles Hospital. I work under him. I just finished up my residency."

"Wow you are really young to be out of residency. Your parents are probably so proud."

"They are. All I did was work and school. I finished high school when I was 15 and graduated college when I was 20. I love helping people. I know that is such a cliché but its true." I wanted to ask her more questions about what has been going on…but I didn't want to upset her. On the other hand, I kind of needed to know what is going on. So I asked, "How did this all happen? What have you been doing for the last 4 years? Do you know where we are?"

She took a deep breath but answered "I was walking home from the library one day when some men pulled up in a van and grabbed me. They told me that my parents had sold me and I was now there property. They also said if I didn't do as I was told my parents would die. Because if I didn't listen then they didn't hold up there end of deal. So I have been this guys slave for the past four years…do you really want to know details?"

"Not know, if you don't want to tell me." Then there was a long period of silence.

"And no I don't know where we are. About a week ago, I'm guessing, I started to feel ill. Throwing up, fevers, chills, headaches, body aches, weakness, you think it I probably felt it or had it. Then there are a few days that get really blurry but I think I remember getting put into a car of some sort and being carried. The next thing I remember is you being here…My hero," she said the last words softly.

"Well I want to help you; I want you to be safe. You need to see your parents; I don't think your parents would pay money to get rid of you. That is craziness. But it's time to eat, I'm going to go downstairs and make us some food. I would really like it if you ate something. You need to get your strength back."

"I'll try, please don't be too long. I don't like being alone."

"I promise, I'll go as fast as I can." I got up and went to her side of the bed. I checked her IV's and made sure everything is running alright. "Here I want you to take these Tylenol; I don't want your fever coming back." I said going back into doctor mode. She took the pills and the water and did as she was asked.

I went downstairs and started to brown the meat. I then switched the laundry into the dryer and put the other sheets in the washer. I also put some more wood into the fire. It wasn't that cold out but I didn't want to risk it. I went back into the kitchen. I got the notepad and put down a note for this mysterious guy.

To whom this may concern,

Can you tell me what is going on? I am getting her healthy. How long do you expect me to be here? My family has to be worried and I don't want my mother having a stroke, which unfortunately is a good possibility. What else do you want from me? I don't need any more supplies at the moment.

Dr. Edward Cullen

I folded it in half and slid it under the door. Not realizing until after I did it that I didn't put it in an envelope. I feared what it would cost me or Bella for that small mistake. I tried not to fret over it as I finished dinner.

I made two plates of spaghetti and placed them on the tray along with two glasses of milk, a multivitamin pill, and a glass of water. I took the tray to Bella and took one plate off the tray for myself.

"Bella, please can you just try to eat? I don't want to force you to eat but you are withering away to nothing and remember I am here to help you."

She didn't look at me but she did grab her fork and started to eat her spaghetti. I put another movie into the player and sat on the bed and ate my spaghetti. I watched Bella out of the corner of my eye to make sure she was eating. She ended up eating the whole plate.

"Was it good?"

"Yes very good, thank you. That is the first real meal I have had in ages." She said with a very big smile on her face. Her eyes looked tired. When she turned to put the plate back on the tray she winced.

"What's wrong?" I asked immediately.

"Ah it's nothing, it's just my leg. I am fine."

"I can give you some morphine for the pain…"

"No," she interrupted me, "I don't want to sleep quite yet."

"Well I can give you a pill; it's not as strong and won't make you as sleepy. Will that work?"

"Yeah I guess I can try that."

"Alright I'll be right back. You watch the rest of the movie. I won't be long." I grabbed the tray of food, leaving the multivitamin and the glass of water. I went downstairs quickly washed the dishes and let them on the counter to dry. I wanted to get back to Bella as soon as I could. I could hardly handle being away from her for one moment. I switched over the laundry and put more wood into the fire. When I got back upstairs Bella was sitting up in bed smiling.

"Hey there, you are looking so much better now that you got some food into you." I said, assessing her.

"I feel so much better. I feel so much stronger; it's funny how one plate of spaghetti can do that to you." She said giggling.

I grabbed the bottle of pain killers and handed her two of them along with the multivitamin.

"What is the third pill for?" She asked.

"It's a vitamin, to get you strong and healthy."

She didn't hesitate and took the medicine without any other questions.

"I am just going to go use the restroom real quick; I will be back in a few." I said as I grabbed a pair of sweatpants from the closet. Sleeping in jeans wasn't the comfiest thing in the world.

"Hurry back." I heard her say as I left the room.

I went to the bathroom and changed my clothes. I brushed my teeth and found another toothbrush. I brought the tub we used earlier for Bella to clean up with. I handed her the tub along with the toothbrush and the toothpaste. She took it and I handed her the glass of water.

"Go ahead, I'm going to and grab some more fluid."

I went to the other bedroom and grabbed a bag of fluid and another bag of antibiotics along with a bag of nutrients.

"That's all for me? Haven't I had enough yet?"

"No, you need three rounds of antibiotics. I am not sure where the infection originated because I couldn't run any tests. But they seem to be working. I will stop the nutrients as soon as you start eating three meals a day."

She didn't argue and let me change the bags without another word. The movie was still playing and I set up the couch cushions until she stopped me…

"Edward, do you mind sleeping in the bed tonight. It makes me feel safer when you are close. And don't ask me if I'm sure because I am."

I just stood there like an idiot staring at her.

"Well are you going to just stand there or you going to get into bed." She laughed.

"Umm yeah, I can do that."

I pulled the covers back and slid into bed. She instantly laid her head on my chest, "I am really glad that you are here, I know it's not good for you but you have been my angel."

I kept silent. Part of me was happy I was here to; I wanted to be the one to save her. But I was still sad because I didn't know what the future held. I had to save her from these evil people that put her here in the first place; I just wasn't sure what I was dealing with.