BPOV
There was nothing I could do. Mike was so strong and Edward couldn't move. I was too weak. I couldn't just not do anything, though.
Mike raised one hand and struck Edward across his face. He winced slightly, biting his lip. Mike actually laughed. I began to cry.
"Please don't hurt him!" I sobbed.
Mike dug his fingers further into Edward's throat. Edward's eyes tightened and his lips pressed into a harder line. Mike had to be closing his windpipe.
"I'll do anything!" I cried.
Mike's fingers loosened around his throat. Edward sighed.
"Anything?" Mike questioned.
"Anything." I promised. "Just let him go."
Mike stood up, dragging Edward with him. Edward struggled but barely managed to release himself an inch. Mike advanced towards me.
"Apologise." Mike ordered.
Something clicked in my head.
"I'm sorry." I whispered.
"You'll have to do better than that Bella Swan." Mike said quietly.
"I'm sorry that I hurt you. I didn't mean to hurt anyone. I'm sorry that I broke up with you." I said quietly.
"That's what I wanted to hear." Mike smiled. "But then again, I always knew that I would never accept it."
He raised his hand and struck Edward again. I screamed. Edward moaned. He threw Edward to the ground and began to kick him, punch him, beat him. I screamed, I sobbed. Edward moaned in agony and stared at me with hopeless eyes.
"EDWARD!" I cried.
Mike stopped the brutal fight and looked up at me. I was surprised that neither of them were bleeding. The shadows under Edward's eyes were more prominent but that was about it. Mike was punched only once, but it looked like enough to make him bleed.
"You're right, Bella." Mike said. "Your turn."
"NO!" Edward screamed. "Kill me if you want, Newton. Don't involve the girl. She's done nothing."
"She's everything to you. I might as well have fun killing both of you mentally before I kill you physically."
Ice shot through every core of my body.
"The… pack is coming… don't do… this." Edward moaned.
"The pack?" Mike raised his eyebrows. "I know you have mind tricks but don't bother making up ludicrous stories."
I wasn't following.
Mike dragged Edward closer to me. I stumbled forward, knowing that this was only going to hurt me faster than running away. I couldn't just leave Edward on the ground like this. I had to help him somehow. Mike didn't react. He just froze at my closeness.
"Edward…" I whispered.
I raised one hand and stroked his face. I was already freezing, but I still noticed his cold, hard skin. His eyes closed at my touch. Nobody should be allowed to hurt him like this.
"Run." Edward said.
"Not without you." I said confidently.
That was my last word on the matter. Mike kneed Edward in the chest and pushed his weight against him. With his other hand, he struck my face. I was startled at first and just aware that I was flying through the air. I didn't feel the pain until I landed. My wrist was broken, that much I could feel. I yelled in pain. So did Edward.
"I'm sorry Bella! I love you Bella!" Edward sobbed. They were tearless sobs.
I didn't have time to ponder that one. Mike advanced, Edward still under his weight, thrashing uselessly. Edward looked up at me.
"I love you too." I said.
Mike hit me again. The last thing I saw was relief on Edward's beautiful face.
EPOV
Quileutes. I hadn't noticed that we had ran over the border when Newton had dragged us. Bella was saved. I was dead. Relief washed over me, then fear at the way Bella's body hit the ground.
I looked up at Mike, who was grinning with no humour. This was my chance. Bella wasn't in between us anymore. I could be the horrifying monster that I knew I was. Fury coursed through my dead veins. I wanted nothing more then to kill this monster infront of me. He had tried to hurt Bella. He was going to hurt Bella right now if I didn't act.
I could sense his thirst being on the brink of being lost. I didn't want Quileutes to finish him off. I wanted to kill him myself.
I rolled over so quickly, he couldn't have known it was coming. His face was contorted with shock as I kneeled over him. I wasn't about to let him up. I wanted to see his face when I watched him die.
Over here.
I can smell the filthy bloodsuckers.
How many?
Smells like two… and a human.
Billy won't be pleased about the break in the treaty if this isn't a stray leech.
I wonder how fast we can kill them.
Quiet, Paul.
Sorry, Sam.
Between the three of us, I'd say about ten seconds.
Wanna make a bet?
Sure-
Paul! Jared!
Sorry Sam.
Quileutes. Three of them were coming to kill two vampires. They didn't mention killing Bella. That was all that mattered.
Was there any way to save myself? I could take Bella and run. The thud of paws was coming closer. Newton heard it too.
"What's that?" he asked.
"Wolves." I smiled darkly.
"Gonna go hunting, veggie-Eddie?" he mocked.
"Not today, Newton. It's their turn." I said casually.
I leaned forward for my small piece of revenge. I pressed my lips to his collar bone and opened my mouth. I dug my teeth into his flesh and ripped his left arm off. He howled. I laughed darkly.
It was enough to keep him in agony until they came.
I ran forward to where Bella lay and I carefully lifted her into my arms. Next to Mike, it was like comparing a soap bubble to steel.
"I'll kill you!" Mike shouted through his agony. I laughed again.
I ran, pushing myself faster than I had ever before- even with Bella cradled in my arms. Nothing would hurt her now. I crossed the border in record time.
God, what are they? NO! Mike screamed mentally.
This was amusing. The wolves must have finished him.
Where's the other one, Sam?
Must have run off.
Do you think we can still catch him?
The trail leads over the treaty line.
I suppose we have to tell Billy. He'll have to talk to the Cullens.
Does this mean a war?
I don't know. I haven't smelled the Cullens ever, so I can't identify the scent.
All smell disgusting to me.
Shut up Paul.
Are you the Alpha now, Jared?
Shut up Paul.
Yes, Sam.
Hahaha.
You too, Jared.
Sorry, Sam.
I guess this means we have to go back.
I suppose so.
Maybe we'll get to kill more tonight.
Hopefully.
Their thoughts faded in the distance. Would my family be safe if I had only crossed the border from force in the attempting murder of a vicious vampire? I wasn't the bad one. Maybe with Carlisle and Jasper, this could be smoothed out.
Bella woke up.