Edward was flying down the road. I was actually terrified. There were several times that we passed cars and I swore we were going to wreck. He didn't look at me or even talk. I knew it was because of Jacob. The whole experience had really scared me. I've never seen a real werewolf but my mind had come up with a few good images. Part of the reason he was mad could also be my reaction to Jacob. Apparently I was more pale than usual and shaky. Carlisle told Edward I was fine but he was still really upset.

We took a sharp turn onto his driveway and I slammed against the door. Edward glanced at me. We were at the house I seconds. I was barely able to touch the handle when Edward opened the door. He helped me out of the car and we went inside. As soon as the door shut he let go of my hand and ran upstairs. I didn't see anything but a blur. Esme came around the corner. She looked concerned.

"Bella is everything alright? You don't look so well."

"I'm fine. Sometimes Edward drives a little crazy."

"He likes to go fast. Is he getting his things?""Yeah, I think so, he just kind of ran up there.""Carlisle called. He said you had a run in with one of the Quileute."

"I think he was following Edward. He got really upset when he…smelled me."

"They are young, I'm sure there's nothing to worry about dear."

Then Edward was back. He appeared beside me and I jumped a foot in the air.

"There wont be anything to worry about. Emmett and I can handle them."

"Edward there's no reason to fight anyone."

"Not yet."He took my hand and we were back outside.

"Edward stop."He continued towards the Volvo.

"Edward let go of me!"

He stopped and released my hand.

"Why are you acting like this? Nothing is going to happen!"

"Bella I cant be too careful."Something was up."What aren't you telling me?""Nothing.""I'm not an idiot, I can tell there's more going on than what you're telling me."

I waited while he rubbed his eyes. I knew he was thinking of a way out of this. Not going to happen.

"Just tell me."

"I heard what Jacob was thinking."

"And?""He thinks I intend to kill you. Now he and his 'pack' are on some mission to save you."

"What does that mean? Are they going to try to kill you?""That seems to be their plan. The dog did think of something that was a little comforting. His pack leader may not allow it. It seems he is older and thinks things through. I doubt he would let them attack without just cause. After all, I haven't killed you yet."

Yet?

"Emmett and Jasper are going to come with us."

As if on cue, Emmett's huge jeep came around the side of the house.

"I don't want them to have to stay outside all the time."

"Bella they really don't care. Emmett is dying to get his chance to fight them."

"I don't want any fighting."

"Don't worry. Lets get going."

Jasper stayed outside but Emmett made himself right at home. He lounged on the couch and flipped channels. I'm not sure he could have made any more comments about how small our TV was. Edward just sat next to me. Wow this was great. What a way to keep my mind off of everything. Lets sit in nervous silence! Emmett didn't seem to care at all but then again he was hoping the wolves would show up. Finally I couldn't take it anymore. I stood up and went upstairs. I didn't know if Edward was following. I slammed the door behind me. I guess he didn't.

I sat on my bed and stared at the door. I didn't want him sneaking in while I wasn't paying attention. I started thinking about Angela. She had looked awful when I saw her. But she smiled and asked me how I was. I couldn't believe that she would care about anyone else then. That girl was so sweet. The thought made me angry even more with Jacob. He didn't seem like the type to let something like that slide. Well being a werewolf could probably change things like that. I had sat with her for about an hour before Edward suggested we go. That was when Angela said something I hadn't expected. Just as I was walking out she spoke.

"You're so lucky to have someone like Edward to protect you Bella."

That had never occurred to me. I was lucky to have him. The ironic part was that he was the biggest threat to me. He was protecting me from himself most of the time. I wondered if things would have been different if Angela had had someone there to protect her last night. Would that have stopped the wolves? No but it might have saved her like she did her brothers. I looked out the window. Jasper was sitting on top of the Jeep staring down the road. He looked up at me. I waved and he smiled. Then he went right back to watching. Why were they doing this? So that Edward could be with me or to protect me. This isn't what I wanted. I wanted them to be home with their loved ones. Jasper didn't want to sit out there, he wanted to be with Alice. Was Rosalie at home blaming me right now for Emmett not being with her? I couldn't take it. So I decided that some things were more important than my feelings. I pulled the door open and stomped downstairs. Edward stood up and stared at me. I almost backed down. Almost.

"I want you and your brothers to go home."

"I'm not leaving Bella, I wont leave you here alone with those…"

"No. I want you to leave."

"I cant just…"

"Edward get out."

He faltered for a moment then stood a little straighter.

"I'm not leaving."

"I told you to get out! I cant stand this! Every one is running around protecting me and I hate it! I don't want to be protected!"

Edward looked sad. It broke my heart.

"Its my fault that you have to protected. I can just leave because I know that if anything happens to you then it will be my fault."

"If they come here and you're not here they wont bother me. Take your brothers and leave now!"

Emmett was now standing behind Edward and Jasper was in the doorway. Edward's eyes flickered towards Jasper. My feelings and emotions were erratic. I wondered if Jasper could even sift through them all.

"I want you out of my house! I'm tired of all this craziness!"

Emmett touched his shoulder then walked out. Jasper followed. It was just myself and Edward. I knew that he wouldn't leave unless I said those things. I just couldn't take it anymore. I wanted things to be normal for everyone. It really had nothing to do with me.

"Bella…Emmett and Jasper will go home but I'm not. I wont bother you in here but I certainly wont leave you unprotected."

Then he vanished out the door. I stood there alone. I didn't even realize I was crying until a breeze from the door turned the trails on my face cold. I shut the door and wiped my eyes. Great Bella. That was really nice.

Apparently I fell asleep. When I woke up it was around 11am. I looked out the window I saw that Charlie was still home. The Volvo was no where to be seen. Would Charlie be mad that Edward hadn't stayed with me? I decided to go find out. I entered the kitchen and looked at Charlie. He was eating eggs and toast. When he saw me and jumped up and made me a plate. We ate in silence for a few minutes. I knew he would say something and he did.

"So Edward called last night after you went to bed."

"Oh yeah?"

"Yeah, he apologized for leaving you alone. He said he had to leave because you threw him out."

"I did."

"Why?"

"We had a fight."

"Anything that I should know about?"

"Nope.""Bella I know we don't talk much but I'm here if…if you need to get something out. I mean I know that you really liked Edward, I wouldn't mind knowing what happened."

"He was just getting on my nerves. It doesn't mean that we broke up or anything."

"He sounded pretty upset on the phone."

"Well maybe he will learn something."

"That's a little more like it. Don't let anyone walk on you kid. I'm all for that but don't be too harsh. Dr. Cullen told me that you are that boys first real girlfriend."

I snorted. I doubted it.

"His father would know better than you."

I didn't say anything. I was feeling pretty low already. Charlie let it drop. I was grateful.

This was stupid, I had to go apologize.

"Hey I'm going to go say sorry. I'll be back okay.""Please be careful. Watch yourself."

"I will."

I took me only a few minutes to get ready and run out to my truck. As I turned onto the main road I was a little surprised that Edward hadn't found me. Maybe he really was leaving me alone. Now I felt worse. I hit the gas a little harder. Then something slammed into my truck. I swerved and stopped. When I looked out my window I was face to face with a giant wolf. I turned and climbed across the seat to the other side. The wolf slammed its head against the door and rocked the whole vehicle. I was really shocked when a fist collided with the side of the wolfs head. Emmett and had knocked the beast 10ft back. He winked at me then ran to go fight. Holy cow.

I opened the passenger door and jumped out. I felt trapped in the truck. I could see Emmet a few yards away now. He was really beating the giant wolf. I was so absorbed in watching the fight that I didn't see the large gray wolf that came out of the trees beside me. It bit into my arm and threw me. I hit a tree and then things got a little darker. The wolf looked so far away. It had tossed me like a rag doll. I reached up and felt the sticky wetness on the back of my head. There was no way I didn't have a concussion. When I pulled my hand back my eyes widened. My hand was covered in blood. I tried to stand but my legs were wobbly. I managed to crawl a few feet when the wolf was on me. It attacked me with just its huge paws. It stomped on me and just as its teeth were coming towards me I saw an arm wrap around its neck and pull it away. I sat up just enough to see Edward throw the wolf down the road. He glanced at me then ran towards the animal. He was checking to make sure I was okay. Did I look okay? I wasn't.

I certainly felt like a giant animal had stomped all over me. Every part of my body hurt. I rolled over onto my stomach and tried to get up but that wasn't happening. I bet it broke my pelvic bone. Awesome. I sit blood onto the ground. This was just getting better and better. Emmet was still fighting, I couldn't turn my head to see if Edward was okay. I fought back a scream as more pain blossomed in my middle. The pain had come from someone turning me over. I opened my eyes and there was Edward.

"Edward…I'm sorry…I shouldn't have told you to leave…I just…wanted everyone to go home…and be with their family…"

"Stop it, you don't have to say sorry to me. I didn't make anyone do anything. They came on their own because you are family."

"If I hadn't made you leave, none… of this would have happened…"

"No, if I hadn't left then this wouldn't have happened. I just wanted to talk to Carlisle."

"Where…is the…wolf?"

"I sent him home.""You didn't kill him?"

"No, though I wanted to. I wanted to hurt him for hurting you. I knew that it would only make things worse."

"Emmett…?"

"Right here sis."Emmett leaned over Edwards shoulder. His shirt was ripped but that was the only damage I could see.

"Sorry I couldn't get to you in time to stop that second one. I had my hands full."

"Its…fine…""Edward we need to get her to Carlisle."

"I know. Bella this will probably hurt, but I have to move you into the car."

I just nodded. Even that hurt.

Edward lifted me up and carried me to the Volvo. He was right. The pain of the motion was horrible. I passed out as soon as he sat me in the car. Sweet black painless sleep.