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Carlisle

We had told the pack, and they offered Esme to stay on the reservation while the rest of us hunted him down but she refused.

"Why won't you stay here? It's safer." I asked.

"Why won't you stay with me?"

"I have my children to protect, and you."

"How will you protect me when you're not with me? And I have children to protect, too."

"Please, Esme." I tried.

Her eyes narrowed. "Carlisle, I am coming with you, and you cannot stop me."

I sighed. "Fine, but stay behind me, and don't make any stupid decisions." I turned around to walk towards the family and the pack.

"Carlisle." Esme stopped me. When I turned back around, her lips met mine. "2 months ago, if he had found us again, I would have let him kill me. But not anymore. I love you."

I kissed her again, "I love you too, my darling."

"Yeah real cute guys, but we're ready." Emmett called out.

We intertwined our fingers and walked over to them. Sam had set out a plan and drew it up so we could see. A wind picked up while Sam was explaining.

"No time for plans, he's close now." Emmett said.

"New plan, surround him." Sam ordered. "Let's go!" he called to his pack.

We let the wolves run first before following behind. "Left, Carlisle!" Edward called.

I did as he said and caught sight of him. I followed, using every bit of speed I had. I lost him a few times behind trees. I saw one of the wolves come close, and Jasper, but none of us were as fast. Edward was gaining on him, but at the last minutes, Charles turned and kicked him down before continuing the chase. Bella stopped at Edward and pulled him up. Once close enough, I jumped and only just caught him. Emmett was right behind me and helped restrain him. The wolves circled, creating a ring around him. Esme looked at him and I saw fear strike through her eyes. She stepped backwards and Jasper appeared at her side. Alice followed him.

"Ah, my dearest Esme. Let me guess, one of these two holding me is your new husband." Charles smirked. His eyes stayed glued to Esme, and didn't stray.

I gripped tighter.

"Ah, the blond." He said.

Her eyes switched to me, and the fear didn't fade. Edward appeared beside me. "Take Esme back to the reservation." He whispered, taking Charles' arm.

I walked over and grabbed Esme's hand, pulling her with me. She didn't move easily, I had to use force.

"Kill him." She said quietly before walking with me.

Once we were out of sight, we heard a scream and the wolves growls. They fed him to the wolves.

Esme stopped walking and fell into my arms. "I'm sorry." She whispered between dry sobs.

"For what?"

"Crying in front of you."

"Don't be, my love." My arms were wrapped around her. I kissed the top of her head.

We stood there for a while until she felt she could continue. When she pulled away, Alice, Rosalie and Bella had found us.

Alice hugged Esme. "It's over now." She whispered to her.

"That was easier than I thought." Emmett whispered, joining us with his brothers.

"The wolves said thanks." Edward said.

"I'm going home." Bella said before turning and walking away. Edward followed her.

"Is she okay?" Esme asked me.

"I don't know. Did something happen?" I turned to the others.

"She's just in a bad mood." Rosalie said.

"I'll talk to her later. Let's go." I took Esme's hand and we walked back to the house with our children following behind.

We listened to their conversation when it turned to our honeymoon and where we were going. Alice and Edward were the only ones that knew where I was taking her, and that was only because of their gifts.

Alice refused to tell them, and said that they would find out after we left. They asked for hints, and she gave none. They made guesses and she denied all of them. They didn't guess right anyway.


Esme and I had spent the rest of the night and morning lying in bed. No words were spoken, no laughter protruded. Esme cried for a while, and then she lay motionless in my arms for hours on end.

A quiet knock on the door interrupted our peace. "Come in." I allowed.

"Esme, do you want to come dress shopping today? It'll take your mind off everything, and we have to shop for our dresses too." Alice offered.

Esme didn't move or speak for a moment. "Yeah, I'll be down soon." She spoke very quietly.

Once Alice left, Esme sat up and kissed me.

"I love you." I said.

She smiled weakly. "I love you too."

She got up and went to have a shower.

I made my way out to Bella. We talked about her moods lately, and she blamed it on stress at school, but she hadn't been there in days.

"Hey Carlisle, what happened to making us go to school for the rest of the week?" Emmett asked.

"I really don't care anymore." I answered.

He laughed and walked into the game room where Jasper was setting up a video game. Edward was watching them.

"I can't imagine being you." Bella said.

"What do you mean?"

"We depend on you too much. We leave you with so much shit to deal with, not to mention work. We put too much stress on your shoulders."

"No you don't." I assured. "I don't think it's very stressful at all."

"But you are always going out of your way to make sure we are all okay. You put us before yourself in every situation."

"That's what I'm supposed to do."

Esme came down then, which put an end to our conversation.

The girls all said goodbye to their partners and walked downstairs. Esme planted a chaste kiss on my lips before pulling away and smiling. "Bye…"

"Goodbye, my love." She walked out and they left.

I went into the game room where Emmett and Jasper were insulting and trying to distract each other. Edward was sitting on the couch behind them, laughing. I had a while before my short shift, and I had finished my paperwork so I sat down beside him and watched too.