Chapter 7

"What was it Rosalie called it again?" Emmett asked, a playful smile on his face.

"Super wind, but I'm pretty sure she was being sarcastic." I replied, resting my elbow on the arm of a sofa in the Cullen living room.

"I believe it was you who said it." Rosalie said. I smiled at her and then looked to Emmett again.

"So how are we going to find Edward?" He says, closing his eyes. I look at Emmett and Rosalie and then stand up.

"The others went hunting?" I ask. Rosalie nods. "Did anyone think maybe Edward went with them and that Adam made up a whole bunch of crap up so that I'd go with him?" I ask. Rosalie's eyebrows come together at about the same time Emmett whispers "fiesty."

"I'll call." Rosalie says, standing up.

"No. I will." I say, as I walk to the phone in the corner and pick it up. I dial Carlisle's cell phone number from memory. It takes a while for someone to answer.

"Hello?" Carlisle's voice is harsh.

"Carlisle. Hey, it's Bella. Would Edward happen to be with you?" I ask, wiping my sweaty palm on my jeans. There's a moment of silence.

"He was. He left to meet you, I believe. Is he not there?"

"No. He's probably just not back yet.."

"Hold on a moment Bella, Alice wants to tell you something." Theres a rustle from the other line as I hear the exchange of the phone. I look up and Emmett is standing there, protective somehow.

"Bella?" Alice's voice is clear and sharp.

"Alice... What did you see?"

"I'm coming home now. Get Adam and hold him until I get there."

"Already done." I say, but she has hung up already. I couldn't wait for Alice. I put the phone down gently, trying to control my shaking hand. I walked with growing strength to the side of the room where Adam's limp body lay. I didn't lean down to force him away, instead I kicked him. Hard. In the stomach. He groaned and rolled onto his stomach, holding it. "If you don't sit up right now, my next blow will be about 20 centimeters lower." I growl, letting my lip curve up over my lip.

"Better listen to her." Emmett said from behind me. "She hasn't fed in awhile and I've noticed that she gets fiesty when she's hungry." I turn to him, my eyebrows raised, but I can't help but smile. I turn back to Adam and am glad to see that he is in a seated position. One hand is holding him stable, the other is wrapped tightly around his stomach. His hair is drenched in sweat, and it has hardened his shirt. I crouch down, not letting any of my body touch him.

"Why'd you do it Adam?" I whisper. He doesn't look at me. His breathing is getting heavy. I raise my voice.

"Where is he Adam?!"

"I don't know." He stammers. I raise my hand and slap him across the face. He falls back onto the floor, tears rolling down his face. Niether Rosalie or Emmett have done anything to stop me. or help me. I guess they know I can take care of it.

"What do you mean you don't know!? You did something to him, " I take in a sharp breath "and I want to know what it is." He doesn't answer me, again. I reach out with both hands, grabbing the collar of his shirt and hoisting him up so his face is inches from mine. I can see a beat read hand print on his cheek from where I hit him.

"I was just the delivery boy.. not the messanger. I have no idea where they took him. Bella it's for the best anyways.. we can be together, you and I.. we-"

"Who is they?" I say, ignoring him.

"I.. I.. A group of people. other vampires. They sounded Italian."

"Volturi." Alice's voice says from the door. I stand up and walk towards her.

"I thought they were on the good side. I don't get it."

"Neither do I."

"Do you know where they are?" I ask slowly.

"It's all a blur. It's like they are blocking me. But... You can get to him Bella."

I look at her before it dawns on me what she is talking about.

"My power... I don't think it works like that."

"It might not. But we can try."