Downstairs the entire Cullen family sat with hard faces. Due to the previous nights events, I forgot all about what was coming.
There was still a world outside of me and Edward, and that world just so happened to contain Victoria. The evil, cat-like vampire who wanted me dead as punishment to Edward for killing her James.
I cringed at the thought of her blazing hair, and it sent a sharp shudder through my body. I almost fell over against Edward's piano. But luckily, him and Emmett caught me.
"Bella? Love, are you okay?" Edward asked in a frantic voice. He really does overreact too much.
"No, I mean yes, I'm fine." I stammer.
"God Edward, what'd you do to her last night?" Emmett said holding me upright.
Edward let out a low growl though his clenched teeth. Emmett just laughed and let Edward hold me up completely, as he walked over to Rose.
"Bella, dear, there's food in here for you. Are you hungry?" Esme asked in her gentle mothering tone.
"Yes, thank you." I said trying to make my voice sound sturdy.
Edward helped walk me over to the kitchen even though I tried stopping him the whole time. He wasn't having it.
"Bella, if I let you go you might fall over. I'm not taking that chance." he said. I groaned but let him do as he wanted.
I sat down at the kitchen counter as Esme presented me with a plate of eggs and bacon. It looked so good. I knew I was hungry, but wow, just the sight of this food made that hunger a million times stronger. I started eating right away.
Esme smiled brightly, then walked back into the living room with the others. Edward hovered over me while I ate, but I could tell he wanted to be apart of the conversation that was going on in the other room. Even though he could probably hear it.
"Edward," Alice called. He turned his head but she didn't say anymore and I took that as he was listening to her thoughts.
"Yes, I'll make sure she does." Edward answered her.
She nodded and turned back to the conversation.
Edward didn't speak until I was done with my food, which surprised me. He seemed to have tensed up over something. But when I was done, he took my hand and guided me up the stairs quietly. Then when we reached his room he started moving fast. Faster than my human eyes could see.
"Edward," I tried to say. "What are you doing?"
"Packing." he said. "Remember, we have to make a trail, and go on the mountain tonight?"
"Oh. That." I murmured.
He stopped moving altogether and then walked up and put my face in his hands.
"You'll be safe. You are safe. I won't let anything happen to you." he said staring straight into my eyes.
I nodded, but it wasn't me I was worried about. I was worried for the rest of my family. Carlisle, Esme, Alice, Emmett, Jasper, and Rosalie. Even the wolves. Jacob... I don't know what I would do if any of them got hurt. Especially considering the fact it was MY fault that the newborns were even coming. But everyone said it would be fine, so I have to trust them. That doesn't help the worrying though.
Edward started moving again and after a minute, he had fully packed everything we would need for this small trip.
"Ready?" Edward asked.
"Ready as I'll ever be." I said. He smiled and kissed me softly before grabbing my hand and pulling me down the stairs again.
The kiss made me dizzy, even though it wasn't that long or passionate. My balance was off more than usual.
Edward quickly said good bye to his family while also answering some of their unspoken thoughts. I couldn't hide my fear.
"Don't worry about us, Bella." Alice said.
"Are you seriously still concerned? Killing a bunch of newborn vampires will be fun." Emmett said with pride. That didn't help.
Esme just comforted me and gave me her knowing hug. Jasper and Carlisle said nothing, but their thoughts went without saying. And with Jasper's unique gift, he made me feel much calmer.
Even Rosalie tried to comfort me. Granted it didn't work, and it was unusual, She still tried.
"They're outnumbered, Bella. Stop worrying. The wolves will help." she said. That just made me cringe even more. Like I could forget that
"Come now, Bella." Edward said grabbing my hand. "Jacob's waiting."