The world of Twilight belongs to Stephenie Meyer. I like to play in it. In this story, I wondered what would have happened if Bella was worried enough about Carlisle and Edward's attempt to save her by aborting the baby that she felt compelled to flee the household to save her unborn child. Who would have helped her? How about a homeless girl in Seattle and the youngest member of the wolf pack?

This story takes place during Breaking Dawn, and occurs after the honeymoon, as Edward and Bella return home early from Isle Esme after they learn she is pregnant.

Chapter 8 – finding the chalet

(Bella's POV)

Seth checks the internet and decides to go to a resort in California outside of Yosemite. There are deer in the area, and it's outside a large national park. So there will be a lot of traffic, and he thinks our tracks will be covered easily.

I'm letting him strategize, that's what he's here for. Not only is the blood tea helping me, it's helping the baby. She is starting to move inside of me and starting to kick. I rub my stomach constantly and talk to her. Bree likes to rub my stomach, but she is clearly worried by the rapidly appearing bruises.

We arrive at the resort, called Bass Lake, and rent one of the a-frame chalets. The chalets have a full kitchen, very useful with Seth's appetite, and both a main entry floor and a lower floor. The main floor has a sofa bed and a fireplace in the living room. The downstairs has the bathroom and the bedroom, which with dark wood paneling, is perfect for sleeping. Since Seth reserved a full chalet for privacy, we have two bedrooms, and two living room-kitchen set ups. The living room opens onto a balcony with a view of the lake.

As we are settling in, Seth and I quietly discuss what we can tell Bree. If we tell her the truth, she is tied to us. I can tell that won't be a problem for Seth, he's already talking about having her come to La Push and go to school with him on the reservation. He looks as though the world revolves around her…uh-oh. I wonder if he has imprinted.

I ask him at the first opportunity. "Seth, do you think she's the one…"

"Definitely," he replies dreamily. In a way, I am happy. Now Bree will have a home and someone who will build his world around her. And for her part, she is walking around with stars in her eyes.

That night, just as I am falling asleep, I see Seth enter my room and set his phone on my bedside table. Later I wake up and find him back in the room, fiddling with the phone. He admits he has been taking a video using his cell phone's video camera feature, filming me as I sleep, and he wants to forward it to Edward.

I think it over, and decide that's ok. I still haven't been able to bring myself to talk to Edward yet, maybe if he sees me sleeping, it will keep him reassured. He'll know I've done the right thing, I hope.

Finally Seth's phone rings, it is Carlisle. Carlisle says calmly, "Seth, how are you? Do you have any news for me?" Seth has to answer carefully, curbing his anger. He has been managing his anger closely, because if he becomes too angry and transforms, Sam can order him by using his alpha power.

To my surprise, Seth tells Carlisle, "You blew it, both you and Jasper. You scared the ladies. I only asked that they come to me, and they did. I will take care of them until Bella is ready to return. You may not like it, but you know I'm here, and when she needs you, I will call you".

Carlisle replies that he isn't happy, but he feels slightly better knowing someone is with Bella. Seth then takes the call outside of the chalet, out of earshot. He talks a little more with Carlisle and glances worriedly back at the chalet a few times. Finally he finishes the call and comes back inside.

"What happened?" I ask, as if I couldn't guess.

"He tried to scare me into bringing you back. It doesn't sound good. Are you sure you don't want to let him see you?" Seth asks.

I start to freeze, but Seth says, Rrelax, I said I won't turn you over to them until you are ready to go home, and I meant it. But what he said scared me."

"I'm sure. Just take care of my little girl until you can hand her to Edward, if something goes wrong," I whisper. Seth's eyes get wide, and then he visibly controls himself.

"I will," he replies, "but we're not going to let it come to that, right? We're going to call Carlisle when it's time?"

"Yes. And maybe, when the time gets closer, we'll tell him to come to a town nearby, so he's closer," I promise. This seems to relieve Seth, and it also relieves me as well.

My phone buzzes, the caller I.D. showing that Edward is calling, and this time I decide to answer it. He got the video feed, so he is somewhat calmer. "Thank you for taking my call," he says quietly in his soft velvety voice. "How are you, love?"

I answer, "I'm tired, but happy. I think our baby will be a girl." I look down while talking to him, rubbing my stomach, wishing he could be here with me. Someday, I think.

Edward is silent for a few seconds and then replies, "Then she will be beautiful. She will look like you. Please let Carlisle check you out."

"No can do, but I'll be home in a few days. You can all check me out then," and hang up, before I burst into tears. I want to see him. I want to tell him everything. I want to feel his arms around me, but not before our baby is safe.

Seth gives Bree some money, and she goes to the little resort store by the lake. She finds lots of food and brings back a roasted chicken, plus side dishes, and pre-packed hamburgers.

Seth eats the entire chicken as he starts to grill the burgers on the mini-patio attached to the chalet. He eats half of the burgers as well, to Bree's giggling astonishment.

"I'm a growing boy. I got a big appetite," he tells her with a shy smile. She returns his smile, and they stare at each other. I stare at the lake, which is covered with people on sail boats, speed boats, and various other watercraft. They are all enjoying the summer sun and the water. Me, I'm waiting for my baby, and probably my death and possible transformation to a vampire.

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