I am SO SORRY for not updating! I did not abandon this story! Please forgive me!
This is the final chapter of In the Tent.
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OK, I have gotten a few reviews saying that this chapter was rushed, or too short. I revised it, so I hope you like this version better.
Edward evacuated the tent that had just been the scene of rape and violence. Soaked in blood that was not his own, he walked over to Bella to embraced her. She pushed him away. "YOU KILLED HIM! WHY DID YOU KILL HIM? YOU ARE A MONSTER, EDWARD! A VIOLENT, UNFEELING MONSTER. SO WHAT, HE RAPED ME. BIG DEAL. HE DIDN'T DESERVE TO BE KILLED!" she screamed and ran behind Seth.
Hurt and angry that she would even think that of him, Edward replied, "I didn't kill him. You can go see for yourself," as he tilted his head toward the tent. Bella ran into the tent. Knowing what was coming next, Edward covered his ears just in time. Bella emitted a blood-curdling scream at the sight of the indefinitely scarred Jacob. She ran back out of the tent and once again sought the refuge of other werewolf. "Bella," Edward explained, "He's not dead, I didn't kill him. I scarred him, that is all. The scars will fade with time, I assure you. Bella, I'm sorry. I could not just let him get away with what he did to you. I understand if you never wish to speak to me again." There was a long and uncomfortable silence. Bella slowly crept from behind Seth to look at the pain-sodden Edward. He turned away and began walking along the trail that led to nowhere but a dead end. Bella watched him in disbelief. Frightened, she ran to her beloved vampire.
"Edward, don't leave me! Please, don't leave me! I can't-," she started to beg, but Edward cut her off, "Isn't that what you want, Bella. You are right, I am a monster. A violent, unmerciful monster that has no feelings. A monster that does not deserve love or forgiveness of any kind."
"Edward, I'm so s-sorry," she sobbed, "I d-didn't mean a word of it. I j-just thought that after th-that, you would have... you would have," she could not finish her sentence because she could control her tears no longer. But Edward knew what she was trying to say. He could not tell her that he had contemplated the slaughter of the hound, but out of his anger and hurt he did, "You thought I would have killed him? I thought about it and I almost did. But he said something that made me think better of it.
"He was there when I was not. He was the one that comforted you when I hurt you. But he needed to be punished for what he did and I'm sure you know that, Bella. And I didn't kill him because I remembered what good he had done in the past and because I know you love him. That kindness does not, however, excuse one second of what he did to you."
Bella shakily replied, "I don't love him anymore, Edward. In fact, I hate him. He deserved to be hurt. Thank you." Confused, Edward asked, "Are you thanking me for hurting your mutt now? I thought this whole argument was about how I am a monster and should not hurt anyone no matter what they did?"
Hesitantly, Bella walked toward Edward. "Yes, I am, Edward. I do not think you are a monster. I was just scared of what I would find if I went in the tent. I'm thankful you didn't kill him, but I don't want to see him again. I love you, Edward and I'm sorry for ever doubting my trust in you. I don't deserve you. So if you leave me, it will be my own fault," with this fresh, hot tears streamed down her pink face.
"Bella, I will never leave you again. I was afraid you would leave me. I love you, Bella and nothing you do or say will ever change that," Edward wrapped his arms around her and kissed the top of her head. She cried harder than ever into his shoulder. Edward's eyes prickled uncomfortably, and if he could, he would have cried with her.
I hope you liked it! This was the final chapter, but do not fret! I will be writing more fanfictions for Twilight and Harry Potter. My next fanfic will be a one-shot between Draco Malfoy and Pansy Parkinson! Please read! Happy reading, loves!