When I woke up I was in the hospital. The lights were all dimmed way down, I assumed that it was for me. I wouldn't have noticed Edward there if he hadn't stood up. They must have turned the lights down so he could sleep. He smiled and came over to the bed. I tried to lift my arm but it felt so heavy. I couldn't tell if it was pain meds or the beating I had gotten. Edward took my hand. I felt so horrible. I had sent him away and he still came to my rescue.

"How do you feel Bella?"

"Tired."My voice was barely above a whisper.

"Carlisle expected you to be out for a few more hours."

"You know me. I'm a rebel."

He laughed.

"I'm sorry I wasn't there Bella.""Don't talk about it. I understand. I just want to forget about it."

He kissed my hand.

"I cant forget about it.""Edward…"

"Bella they crossed the line. They came onto our land and attacked you."

"So what does that mean?""It means that they have broken the treaty. Carlisle has contacted the Quileute elders and they have finally agreed to meet with us.""What about the young wolves…will they be there?""I hope not."

The way he said that made me think he was lying. I could see the anger in his eyes. This was all my fault.

"When can I go home?"

"Maybe tomorrow. You didn't really have any bad injuries. Just a lot of bruises. The most that happened was a few cracked ribs."

"That's not as bad as I thought. I swore it broke half my bones."

"You're lucky.""Edward I never wanted you to leave."

He smiled.

"I wasn't sure. Jasper couldn't tell how you really felt."

"I just wanted everyone to go home and have everything be normal again."

"Normal? Bella how normal could our lives possibly be?"

"Well my life wont really be normal again but yours can be.""I haven't had a normal day since about a month before you came to Forks."

"A month?"

"That's when Alice started having visions of you. She would never leave me alone about it."

"Wow…that was when my mom and I were talking about me moving here."

"Alice could never see anything to clearly. She would sometimes see us together but most of the time it was just you."

"So when I finally came to Forks, what did she see?""A lot of things. You and I kept changing our minds about each other. I didn't know if I was going to kill you or not and you…well you couldn't decide on other things."

"About you.""Yes."

Most of Edwards family and my father had come to see me at one point or another. My mother called several times. After a lot of begging, Carlisle let me go home. I had a lot of trouble getting dressed because of the thick tape about my chest. I only had to have it on for a few weeks. Edward helped me into my clothes and drove me home. Charlie wanted to but he had to work. The wolf attacks had increased. It was hard to believe how sore I was. I could barely walk. Edward had to help me with everything. He didn't seem to mind though. Anything that I needed, we went and got without a word. I refused to let him help me go to the bathroom. I had to retain some dignity.

Edward and Charlie had become much closer than I would have liked. Charlie felt that he owed Edward for saving my life. He no longer questioned Edwards constant presence. He welcomed it. There was someone in the house to take care of me and protect me while he was away. The only real dispute we had had since I came home was Edward helping me change clothes. I couldn't really bend well so I did need the help. Charlie didn't like it. I didn't expect him to. I always got dressed fast because of Edwards speed so Charlie couldn't complain. I was dressed and in sight again too fast for us to be doing anything else.

The meeting was coming soon. Edward desperately wanted to go but I didn't want him to. I never said it but I knew he could tell. I was terrified that something would happen to him. I knew first hand how awful those beasts could be. I was only human though. Edward and Emmett had no problems fighting off the huge wolves. Maybe I didn't have anything to worry about. I still worried.

"Edward?"

"Yes love?""I don't…want you to go tonight."He sighed.

"Bella I have to go."

"I don't want anything to happen to you…""Is that what you're worried about? Don't be ridiculous Bella."

"So you aren't worried at all about anything happening?""No. Nothing will happen.""Then take me."

"Absolutely not!""Why? You said nothing would happen."

"You were already hurt by these creatures once, I wont let it happen again."

"But nothing will happen."

He was angry. He also knew I had him.

"Use me as an example. Show the elders what their boys have done."

I thought it was a good idea. I was black and blue all over and still really weak.

"I don't think this is a good idea."

"I want to go."

"Listen to me. I will take you with me but if I feel that you are in any real danger we are leaving. No questions."

"Okay, as long as its we and not just me."He wasn't happy with me.

It was around 2am when Edward woke me up. I was already dressed to go. I pulled my coat on and stood by the window. Edward helped me threw then picked me up. I closed my eyes and buried my face into his chest. I didn't want to see the trees flying by us. The only thing I heard besides the wind was Edwards perfectly steady breathing. Before I knew it he was letting me down. My legs were a little shaky but I stood up. Hand in hand, we made our way to the center of a huge field. I wondered where we were. I had never been here. The rest of Edwards family were already there. Jasper and Alice were standing off to the side of the others. Alice must have been looking for anything bad to happen. No one looked surprised to see me.

Carlisle met us as we walked towards the others.

"The Quileute will be here in just a few minutes. I'm glad you brought Bella."

"It was her idea. She wanted to show the elders what their children have done."

"That may work out well. Alice told us that there must be wolves coming. She cant see them and so when everything goes blank she knows they are involved."

"I'm sure Emmett is excited."

Carlisle and Edward glanced at each other. I looked over at Emmett who was bouncing from foot to foot like a boxer. He waved when he saw me watching. I waved back. He was just a big kid. Rosalie turned her back to me.

"When they get here I don't want any hostility. I'm not kidding Edward. I know you are very upset and so are the rest of us. I don't want anything to go wrong here."

"I know. You know me better than that Carlisle. I wont do a thing unless they act first."

"You're right son, I do know you better. I know that ever since Bella got here, you have been unpredictable, even to Alice at times. Please just be aware."

I held Edwards hand tighter. I hadn't known him before so I didn't know that he had changed. It was because of me.

We all stood in the center of the field together. All the vampire were completely still. It made me even more fidgety. Edward wrapped his arm around my waist. He was tense. They must be coming. Moments later I saw the first man walk out. He was old. This hair was long and white, wrinkled skin hung down from his dark face. Behind him came Billy Black being pushed by a man I had never seen before. He was much too young to be an elder. He was tall and muscular. Edward pulled me closer to him and I realized that this man was the alpha. He was the one that Jacob and the others answered to. The first man stopped and Billy rolled up next to him.

"I am Billy and this is Quil. Our fellow could not be here because they had to remain home with the children."

Carlisle stepped forward.

"I understand. I appreciate that you came to meet us.""I think that this is now a problem for all of us. I know what happened to Bella. That was the final straw."

He gestured to the man behind him.

"This is Sam. Sam is the alpha. He makes all decisions for the pack. The wolves that attacked Bella acted without Sam and the rest of the pack. They have been justly punished."

Edward laughed quietly. I barely heard it.

"Well I wanted to speak with you to find out if there is anything that we can do. I know that we are normally enemies but this has spilled out into town and onto our side."

"I don't think there is much that you could help with. These boys will only react worse if you are involved. I must thank you for offering though."

"You may not believe it but all I want is to help."

"I have many friends that go to your hospital and they tell me great things about you."

The old man named Quil shook his head. Apparently he did not agree.

"That is kind. My real concern is not only for innocents like Bella but also for our families. I don't want any one on either side to get hurt. Obviously my boisterous son Emmett has made it clear that it is not safe to cross the line."

Sam growled.

I saw Emmett lean slightly forward.

"We do not blame your son for his actions. That confrontation was entirely the fault of our boys. Let me get right to the point. These boys are becoming wolves because of you. Our people were wolves before because they were protecting us from you, now you are back and we need protection once more."

"Isn't it obvious that we mean you no harm?"

"It is but its in our blood. It is something that cannot be stopped. We just need time to settle them down. They are teenagers. If this would have happened once they were older none of these awful events would have to be dealt with."

Carlisle took a moment and then spoke again.

"That makes sense. We had thought of that but I wasn't sure of how possible it could be."

"I want to talk to you about your sons relationship with Bella."

I was surprised to hear my name. I looked at Edward, he didn't look surprised. Well he never was. He knew what Billy wanted to talk about. The angry look on his face told me it wasn't good.

"That girl is my best friends daughter. I don't want to see anything to happen to her."

Carlisle laughed lightly.

"I can honestly tell you that Bella is in good hands. Edward truly does love her."

Sam turned away. Did he look…sick?

"There is no way this can turn out good. It is your nature to kill humans. Mark my words, if he doesn't drain her, he'll crush her."

Edward let his arm drop from around me. He looked beyond mad, he was livid.

"I hardly think its your place to say something like that. Edward would never…"

"Don't you tell me he would never hurt her. Do you think Charlie didn't tell me all about that dog attack? I knew what it was. I couldn't believe my eyes when he showed up at their house to pick her up."

He looked directly at me.

"Bella he tried to kill you! Why are you risking your life like this? There are so many other boys in the world. Why would you pick the most dangerous creature?"Edward started to speak but I beat him to it.

"Because I love him."The Indians stared at me. They all looked shocked.

I wasn't ashamed.