We had to run further out to hunt as there was no prey preferable near the Denali's estate. So many things were troubling me since my reunion with Edward. I had thought Edward would have been overjoyed to see me alive and well, but apparently the stress of my death had taken a toll on him. His eyes never left my body and he was always in constant contact with me. Like I would disappear into the mist. As we ran he found a way to be the closest to me, angling his body towards mine. I found it irritating, probably because I was a newborn, and it took all my control to override the annoyance.

I sighed pulling on Edwards hand to get him to slow down. He turned to me confused but he stopped shy of a outcrop of large stones.

"Edward we need to talk," I said squeezing my fingers around his.

"We need to hunt love," he murmured pulling on my hand. My irritation hitched and I could barely stop myself from growling.

Slowly Izzy.

"Edward I am not going anywhere. Do you understand that?"

His perfect face blanched and he pulled me into his arms.

"I know, I just…" he trailed off taking a deep breath and holding me tighter to him. I squirmed in his embrace.

"Edward please. It's too claustrophobic," I snapped trying to reign in my anger and failing miserably. My tone however caused him to release me and I took a giant step away from him.

Go back. Go back you fool.

"I'm sorry Edward. But you must remember I'm a newborn. Try to remember what it was like for you."

Edward ran his fingers through his hair. "I remember Iz. It's just you seem so adjusted and I don't ever want to lose-"

I held my hand up. "Edward. I know you went through hell the past couple of days but you need to believe me…I am not going anywhere."

Edward nodded as I eyed him. "I just need my space."

The horror that filled his face caused me to cringe. "Edward, for God sake you're acting like a teenage girl. I meant I am still trying to work myself out . I still love you and I still want you with me but you can't go back to being Emo-ward on me."

"Emo-ward?" he smirked.

I giggled. "Yeah…you know the stalking, watching me sleep, brooding whenever I hurt myself or someone thinking dirty thoughts about me."

"Why can't I stalk you?" he said grinning at me. I laughed and took a step forward bringing my hands around his neck. He hesitated then placed his hands on my waist and smiled in relief.

"There is the Edward I love," I whispered against his lips. He moaned softly as I took his bottom lip between my teeth and sucked gently on it. I had to remember to be more careful with Edward now that I was the stronger one.

Note to self: Kick Emmett's ass.

I pulled back, laughing. Edward looked at my quizzically.

"I'm gonna make Emmett cr-yeye," I sang. Edwards face lit up with realization before he tipped his head back and laughed. It was a laugh that was unrestrained and it made me smile. I tucked my head into the crook of his neck and just breathed his scent in.

Cinnamon and nutmeg with a splash of autumn leaves and a dollop of…dust?

What is it with the strange scents vampires have?

"Oh my lord. Get a freakin' room. God Z I thought you were horny…not gagging for it."

Suddenly I was turned in a tight circle my body behind Edwards. I was already shaking with laughter but Edward was growling fiercely at Fred who looked unperturbed by him.

"So you're Edward?" Fredericks asked giving Edward the once over.

Freddie might be gay…

Would explain a lot.

I watched as Edwards back tensed and I felt myself clench at the sight.

So goddamn sexy.

Dammit.

I tried to cross my legs to hide my arousal but having no clothes on at all made it difficult. I watched as both men's lips curled with the scent and Edward let out a ferocious

growl that even startled me. I hissed softly.

"Mine," Edward grunted pushing me further back.

Fuck me, that was hot.

Fred glanced at me and then back at Edward. "I have no interest in Izzy other than as a friend, Edward. I was just out to tell you that once you have finished your hunt that you are needed back at the house. I have some news."

His eyes crinkled at the word 'news' and internally I was jumping for joy. The Volturi had pissed off home and I was free to reunite with my family.

About fucking time.

He bowed once before turning slowly and deliberately showing Edward his back. A statement silently saying he was no harm or threat. As he retreated into the forest Edward became less and less tense. He suddenly turned on the spot and grunted taking in my scent again. He tensed his jaw and closed his eyes inhaling deeply.

"Who the fuck was that?" he snapped not opening his eyes.

"Frederick. He helped Tanya turn me," I muttered too concerned with Edwards body to actually explain anything of any real detail.

God he is magnificent.

"Why couldn't I smell him…or hear him for that matter?"

I took a step closer, the tips of my breast touching Edward chests. He snarled softly but refused to open his eyes.

"It's his ability and as for his thoughts he was probably very cautious with them," I whispered ghosting my hands down his stomach.

Destination: the holy land

"Izzy," he grunted his whole body tensing. I wrapped my hand around him and he hissed loudly causing me to clench and more of my arousal to permeate the air.

"Wholly fuck Iz, you smell so good."

I grinned and then focused my attention back to him. I stroked him once when all of a sudden his eyes snapped open. I had never seen them so black, so hooded that despite myself I took a step back. His face was feral, his stance predatory and everything was coiled deliciously. His eyes narrowed at my movement and the distinct crooked smirk that I loved crept onto his face.

"Tsk, tsk Izzy. You should know by now. You. Are. Mine."

Irritation flared within me. I was nobodies but my own. I snarled at him, and raised my hand to hit him. I knew in the back of my mind what I was doing was wrong that he was just goading me but my newborn body was at war with my brain.

As I brought my fist around I heard the sharp snap of something, and I flung my head around to see that Edward had tackled my into the large tree behind me. While I tried to process how he had gotten to me so quickly and without me noticing Edward grabbed me roughly and threw me on the ground.

If I were human it would have killed me. As a vampire it turned me on. Dirt flew up as well as the small amounts of snow that littered the ground as I slid to a stop. I growled as I whipped my head around to get a glimpse of Edward.

I knew that he was fast. Everyone in the family had told me how fast he was. His speed was his trademark, but while I was a human I couldn't compare him to the others because to my flimsy sight I could barely discern them. As a vampire though I realized just how fast he was. He blurred through the trees and I couldn't keep up.

Suddenly I felt hands on my hips and I was roughly pushed back down on to the ground again. My legs were pulled up and parted, and before I could even register this new position a bronze head settled between my knees. I snarled quietly to myself not wanting to let him know how much he surprised me. I looked down at him as he took a deep breath, his nose nudging the crevice of my knee.

"Izzy," he murmured his eyes closed. "Do know how much I have wanted to do this to you without the harm of hurting you?"

My breath hitched. "Do what?" I whispered.

His eyes snapped open, his nostrils flared as he pulled my knees yanking me towards him.

"This."

And then the world exploded. He spread me wide as he practically devoured me in his need. His tongue, his teeth, his goddamn fucking talented hands all played me. Licking biting thrusting sucking. I was lost in oblivion as wave after wave of orgasm reigned down on me. I snarled and hissed and clawed furiously at anything my hands would sink into. The dirt , my thighs his shoulders. Every time I pulled roughly on his hair he would shove me in the ground grunting and pulling me closer to his face.

OhGodOhGodOhGandhiOhGanesh.

"Oh Fuuuckkkkk," I keened my back arching as another orgasm washed over me. Another crash caused my eyes to snap open and I realized I was being pushed against a large trunk of a tree. Edward pressed his body against mine and even in my euphoric haze I noted how hard he was.

"Edward," I panted not sure of what I actually wanted to say.

His hands splayed over my hips pinching the skin where he could and settling on my ass. He grabbed at it forcibly before trailing down my legs and once again pulling them apart.

"Arh Izzy are you ready for this?"

I had no words but obviously he took my mewling as acceptance because all of a sudden I felt myself being filled and stretched. He roared his dominance when he was fully seated in me and it caused me to contract around him.

"Oh God. Izzy. I need you. I need you. Can't be gentle. Can't be-"

His hand trailed up my back and buried itself within my hair grabbing a fistful and anchoring me more to him. I moaned as he pulled me flush with his body his hand still in my hair while the other naked around my torso and slivered up my stomach taking in the weight of my left breast. He tweaked and pinched the nipple causing me to instinctively start growling. Behind me I felt Edwards body rumble with his own growl. I pulled my lips back taking in the scent of me, of Edward, of us. I low hiss left my throat and I felt Edwards teeth snap dangerously close to my neck.

My body tensed as he pulled out and thrust back in snarling and snapping at me. His dominance was all consuming. I was his. Forever his and he was letting the whole forest know. His thrusting became brutal, animalistic and the sounds that left our bodies were just as savage. Suddenly his teeth sunk into the back of my neck claiming me, marking me. The venom stung as it sunk into my marbled skin but the sensation caused my body to tighten and release. I shook with the power of my orgasm, and was only vaguely aware of Edward roaring behind me as he emptied into me.

We stayed that way for an unaccountable measure of time while we collected our sanity and our breaths. Sadly Edward pulled out of me but thankfully pulled me into his arms whispering how much he adored and loved me.

I stroked his arms and his torso as we both calmed down. Just when I could finally bring conscious thought back into my mind the wind shifted and with it a scent that caused me to growl.

Within seconds we both took off, hand in hand as we tracked the scent. No words were needed as we ran over the crest of a small hill and took in the sight of a small herd of Caribou.

There were seven cows some with adolescent calves at their hocks all grazing contently. A few metres further on was a impressive bull. His antlers were striking in their size but as the mating season was over they were nothing but decorative.

I pulled my hand from Edward and he gave me a small nod before disappearing back down the crest. I knew he was running around the herd to ambush them. As a newborn I needed quite a few animals to keep me sated and I knew Edward had not taken his fill in some time. I was down wind from them so even though I was crouched low to the ground I knew that the would not spot me until it was to late.

Tanya had remarked on a few occasions that I was a adept at hunting. My first few kills had been messy but I learnt quickly. I crept closer to the herd my ears twitching and my lips curled as I took in the mouth watering scent.

Just a little closer.

My gaze took in the male and I noted a flash as Edward primed himself into position. With unnerving synchronisation we both shot forth. I landed gracefully on the first cow snapping her spine before her head even shot up. She dropped as I jumped off her and grabbed the next cow closest to me. By this time the rest of the herd had begun to scatter the fear evident in their mooing and their scent deposits.

I knew from previous experience that when they reared and let out a spray they would be warning all other caribou in the area of our arrival. I leapt away from the cow that I had grabbed noting how her legs moved sporadically. With two cows that were now paralysed I only needed one more and I desperately wanted to finish this quickly so we could return to the Denali's house.

Behind me Edward had already begun to feed and instinctively I felt his gaze on me. I gave a quick burst of speed as I took down a small bull. I located the warmest part on his neck ignoring the annoying bleating of the animal and sunk my teeth into the toughened skin. It came away easily and the blood flowed eagerly down my throat.

Everything drained away as I pulled more of the animals life force from it and I heard the heart slow before stopping all together. Within minutes the flow had depleted and I dropped it unceremoniously before picking up the first cow I had incapacitated.

This time however having sated my newborn mind my gaze settled on Edward. He looked glorious as he pulled the blood from the large bucks throat. His black eyes never left mine a I lowered my own mouth and settled into my meal.

We were silent as we cleaned up able to leave a few carcases for the scavengers to attack and feed on considering we so far away from the Denali's estate. Edward walked quietly over to my his eyes shining with golden luminosity.

"I love your eye colour," I murmured. Edward smiled before his gaze dropped to my chest.

"Oh you missed a bit," he said as he ducked down and licked the droplet of blood that had landed on the side of my breast. I giggled and wrapped my arms around him.

"Cheeky shit," I admonished. Edward chuckled softly pulling me tighter in his embrace. I sighed softly then stepped away. This time there was no trepidation or fear in Edwards face and I gave him a smile as we started to run back to the house.

The run back wasn't as silent. We talked about my change and the plan that Tanya and Freddie had orchestrated in order to save me. Edward was astounded by all the new information but when we started talking about the Volturi he was more than a bit worried. While I had never met them I knew that they were dangerous especially if the most stoic and strongest vampires I knew feared and respected them.

As pulled up to the entrance of the Denali's house I noticed two neatly folded clothes sitting at the door step. I smiled cheekily as I pulled on the jeans and the t-shirt watching Edward do the same. I had to admit Edward looked almost as good clothed as he did naked.

Almost.

Edward shot me a confused look. "Almost what?"

I stared at him and shook my head. This was not the first time this had occurred. While we were making love yesterday I had thought something and he had responded to it. We moved quietly inside and proper introductions were done between Edward and Frederick. Edward grasped my hand tightly as we sat down and I was vaguely aware of the conversation occurring around me.

My mind was too busy trying to understand this sudden ability of Edward to read my thoughts. Apparently though it was not all my thoughts as on a few occasions I looked up and asked him to kiss me in my mind. He gave no inclination of having heard me and once again I was left with this strange little situation.

I searched my expansive mind for the answer noting that on the occasions that Edward had 'heard' me I had felt something like an opening. As I came to the edges of my reasoning having gone over and over it I almost gave up when I felt it.

I froze knowing I had just discovered what had been alluding me. It was there but it was very thin. It was like glad wrap. It covered the perimeter of my mind and as I mentally poked it, it moved like flubber. It snapped back to place and I concentrated on it. I knew that I somehow controlled the snap but it was instinctual.

"Izzy?"

I shook my head and glanced around. We were sitting in the Denali's lounge room and everyone was staring at me.

"What?" I snapped annoyed that I had been interrupted in my mental break through. Tanya rolled her eyes all to knowing that this was how I acted normally. Edward however looked concerned his eyes taking in my entire length before returning to my face.

"Oh for creepers sake I'm fine. Can't a girl think?"

"Can the girl think?" Tanya quipped back and I grinned. Edward however tensed and a low growl reverberated in his chest.

"Oh calm down Eddie," Tanya said coolly. "Your woman can handle herself."

Freddie and I laughed while Edward shook his head obviously not amused.

"So you can return to the Cullens in three weeks. The Volturi will be back in Italy after they settle a matter in the south."

Edward nodded. "I agree we should give some leeway time just in case."

"Edward you have to return to your family for the funeral," Frederick said taking a seat on the side of Tanya's armchair. His arm drifted across the back and I smiled a little.

Finally the man makes a move.

"What? Why? I am not leaving Izzy."

Tanya huffed and leaned back subtly letting Fredericks hand drop on her shoulder. Neither of them changed their expressions but I couldn't help but notice Tanya's eyes shine a little brighter.

"You have to Edward. Rosalie rang me and told me that the family wanted you there. They are still grieving for Izzy and I think it would be mighty rude of you to leave them when they need you the most."

"But-"

"Edward I'll be fine. Please go. Help my family," I interrupted him. I placed my hand on his knee and he watched it as he gnawed on the inside of his cheek.

"Fine but Tanya is coming with me," he crowed. Tanya sat up and snarled, Frederick's hand dropped and forgotten.

"What," she screeched. "I'm needed here. Izzy will-"

"Izzy will be fine with me," Freddie announced grinning down at me. " Besides Tans you need a break and Edward needs someone there so he doesn't slip up."

Edward nodded and I felt his hand squeeze mine. "I also don't think its fair that you get more time with Izzy while I'm there pretending to morn for her in front of my family. The least you can do is give me morale support."

Tanya huffed. "Fine. The funeral is being held tomorrow. We'll need to leave tonight or tomorrow morning depending on how fast Edward wants to drive."

Edward grinned down at me, his eyebrows triggering suggestively. "Tomorrow morning it is. My woman has to at least send me off with a bang."

Tanya sighed loudly and her expression was pained. "Gross. So very, very gross."

A/N:

Gross? Gross? Come one Tanya. Just a few months ago you were fawning for some Eddie action. Having said that you did sire his girlfriend so I can dig it!

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