Chapter 13

Through Bella's eyes

Bella was scared out of her wits. She could sense Edward knew about this. Death? By following Cassie, she could be put to death? But, by who? Who was in charge of Cassie and Adel?

"Bella?" She jumped when Edward's silky voice cut through her thoughts. "What's wrong?" He asked her.

"Nothing." Bella lied quickly. Edward rolled his eyes.

"Don't lie, love." Bella swallowed hard. If she told him, he could die. The very thought of it was heart wrenching. She decided that he would never know.

"I'm not." Bella insisted. Edward sighed.

"Please tell me, Bella." His thumb stroked her cheekbone. Bella felt herself shiver.

"I can't." She told him and sat down on her bed. Bella curled up to Edward, hoping he would drop it.

"Why not?" Edward asked, sounding a bit insulted.

"Because, I don't want you to get hurt." Bella explained.

"Bella, love, I'm a vampire. Not much can hurt me, especially not your little sister." He flashed his crooked smile that never failed to take her breath away.

"You… she's… Edward, I just can't say. Just be careful, she's not innocent." Bella warned.

"Neither am I." Edward reminded her. Bella sighed, already tired of this conversation.

"She's done worse. Whatever it is, she's done worse."

It was time for Bella's graduation. The ceremony was long and boring. She could see Adel and Charlie snapping pictures eagerly. Cassie, who looked just as bored as Bella, was being fawned over by nearby graduates' relatives.

"So, party, right?" Cassie asked.

"We still have time, let's go out to eat. Where do you want to go out to eat, Bella?" Adel asked kindly. This didn't fool Bella, Adel was very mad she knew. Bella wondered who she was really mad at, her or Cassie.

"The lodge." Bella thought of Charlie. She didn't want to go out to eat. In fact, she didn't really want to do anything besides tell Edward that she had figured out who was sending the newborn army at her.

They headed to the lodge where Cassie and Charlie had a pancake eating contest.

"You cheated!" Cassie shouted, pointing at Charlie. Charlie laughed, "I'm surprised you were able to keep up."

Bella and Cassie were in the car, headed to the Cullen's house way before the party started. The Cullen's wanted to discuss the newborn war, but they thought they couldn't with Cassie around. Bella shifted uncomfortably.

"Cassie," Bella whispered in the back seat of Charlie's cruiser, "You don't have to come." She said. Cassie rolled her eyes.

"I'm not going for fun." Cassie whispered back. "I don't trust the Cullen's with a house full of humans." She said. Bella nodded, wondering if she should tell Cassie about the army coming to kill her.

"Hey, guys!" Alice smiled, hugging and kissing Bella on the cheek. Cassie held her hands up.

"I'm not a hugger." She grinned wryly. Alice smiled at her.

"I hear you're a shopper! We should go shopping sometime, and yes, even for shoes. Oh my gosh, I can't wait! You'd look perfect in any purple!" Cassie raised her eyebrow and sighed.

"Bella." Edward breathed. He took her in his arms, whisking her away. He crushed his lips to her. When Edward pulled away, he looked at Cassie.

"Cassie, are you attending the party?" He asked her.

"Yup." She said. Edward looked insulted.

"What did you say?" He asked.

"Yeah…?" She dragged, obviously confused. Bella figured he must have read her mind. Cassie must have thought something very rude, because Edward was trying to hide his anger.

"How do you know?" He asked her, stepping in front of Bella, as if Cassie was a threat.

"Know what?" Cassie took a step back.

"You know what we are." Edward accused.

"Um, really rich?" She looked at the house.

"Cassie, no more lies!" He shouted. Bella could feel her heart racing. Don't tell him, Cassie, he could die. Bella though desperately.

"Well? Cassie, I want answers! I will not have you putting Bella in danger." Edward shouted. Cassie snorted.

"Yeah, because I want to drink her blood." Alice was in front of Edward before Bella even knew what was going on. Jasper was there, holding Edward back from snapping at Cassie. Edward didn't seem to need them though. He quickly calmed himself, knowing not to put Bella in danger. Bella could see Cassie smirk.

"Fine, Edward, if you really want to know."

"NO!" Bella shouted, running through the vampires and to the bender.

"Bella! She's dangerous." Edward said.

"You said no one should tell!" Bella shouted desperate to have Edward alive, begging her stepsister to keep him that way. "You said knowing was a death wish! Please don't tell them!" She begged. Cassie's cold eyes watched the Cullen's.

"I'm not here to say anything." She told Bella. "I'm just here to make sure no one dies in their care." She turned to enter the house. Edward was suddenly in front of her. Cassie didn't even jump.

"You tell me right now or I'll end your life!" Edward threatened, gripping her leather jacket collar. Cassie looked rather amused.

"I'd like to see you try." She pushed. Bella couldn't stand this anymore.

"Stop fighting, you two! I don't want either of you to hurt each other. Please, just stop." Bella's voice cracked. Edward gave her a pained look. Jasper looked ready to pounce on Cassie if anything happened, and even though Bella liked Jasper, it made her scared.

"Edward," Bella said quietly, "You get killed if you knew, and so would Cassie." Bella tried to persuade him.

"My family and I can take care of ourselves." Edward insisted. Cassie raised an eyebrow, but didn't say anything.

"I've seen what she can do, Edward, and in no way do I wish it on you." Edwards grip tightened on Cassie's jacket, bringing her closer to his face. Edward's golden eyes looked like evil orbs.

"Did you hurt her?" He shouted. Cassie laughed.

"I would never hurt a human. She's referring to when I saved her sorry ass." She smirked, eyes narrowing to match Edward's killing look.

"Edward, why would you leave her with me if you thought I was a threat?" Cassie asked, smelling victory. Edward growled at her, and she laughed.

"You won't enter that house until you tell me." He hissed. Bella could see Cassie think it over.

"I am risking the wrath of my mother… but I guess if you're sticking around, it might be convenient for you to know what would happen to you if you ever hurt my sister." She mused.

"Don't do it, Cassie!" Bella shouted, not ready for anyone to go after the love of her life.

"You're right; I don't really have a reason." Cassie shrugged. Bella was relieved. She felt as if an elephant had sat on her chest and had just got back up.

"How about this?" Edward growled at Cassie, "And army of newborns are being gathered in Seattle and they're all after Bella." Cassie seemed shocked. "We need all the help we can get, and if you can fight like Bella said, we'll need you." Cassie pursed her lips.

"I'm a bender."

Now the Cullen's know

That should change things, huh?

Wolves are coming up soon for all you team wolf-ers (I know I'm one!)

And thanks to eeyorefan247, Artless0.o, and HoneydukeHPlover, for reviewing!

Dear HoneydukeHPlover,

Don't worry. Cassie will be pretty involved in the later chapters. So much so, you'll get sick of her! Actually, I really hope you don't get sick of her, because then you wouldn't read.

Love, Abby

P.S. Thanks for the criticism! Keep it coming, please!

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