I thought as I ran through the dark forest, checking for a human scent.
I loved Renesmee. Yes, this was a fact.
But, was the pain still there?
I took a quick look into my mind and flinched.
Yes, it was still there.
The pain was covered up so well, though.
I would have never thought that I would be able to cover up my pain, to manage it at all.
But, impossibly, I did.
Of course it's not like I will just pretend that Bell- she didn't exist.
I stumbled when I thought her name, falling onto my hands and knees.
I breathed deeply.
Control yourself Edward, I thought, for Renesmee's sake.
I probably should go back before I break down again.
Another thing I shouldn't do:
Be alone.
I darted through the forest to where I had left Jacob
I heard him growl before I could see him.
I ran faster.
A female vampire stood before me, with pale blond hair and golden eyes like mine.
There was only one other clan that looked like that.
Irina glared at me.
She had seen Renesmee.
She had seen her pale skin and her beauty.
But she hadn't heard her heartbeat, or seen her blood through her cheeks.
She was to far for that.
"No, Irina, she is not what you think. Just wait! I can explain everything."
I know what I am seeing! she screamed mentally.
She snarled loudly.
Renesmee whimpered.
I looked over to her, to make sure she was okay.
I looked back
And she was gone.
For a quick second, I thought about following her, but then I realized I should probably consult Alice first.
"Who was that?" Jacob asked barred teeth, shaking wildly.
"I'll explain later. We need to talk to Alice."
While we ran, I thought.
I knew Irina has had a grudge against us for a while, for backing up the wolves who killed Laurent.
And now, she had something that she could use against us.
Renesmee.
But she wasnt a vampire!
I knew the Volturi wouldn't hesitate to kill us all, not even to look at the evidence!
We had to find a way to make them stop, just long enough to show that Renesmee is half human, and growing every minute of the day!
I just had to find out how.