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"Edward we only had such a short time to enjoy our marriage before we were ripped apart."

Edward looked over at me, "At least we have time now. I have desperately missed you"

"To me it seems like yesterday we were together. I'm so sorry you've had to wait"

"You're worth the wait" He smiled

There was a comfortable silence for a few minutes of us just enjoying each other's company again. I took a deep breath and asked, what I knew would be hard to talk about.

"Edward, can you tell me what happened, from your point of view. I know what I remember of that last night is a bit hazy. I remember we were walking home from a New Year's Party and..." I stopped myself to gage his reaction.

He sighed, "It's quite painful for me to think about, but I suppose it is something we need to talk about"

"5, 4, 3, 2, 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!" Everyone yelled out

Edward turned to Isabella, "Happy New Year Mrs. Masen" he leaned in to kiss her. Isabella answered his kiss passionately, forgetting that they were.

Edward slowly pulled away, "Mrs. Masen, I do believe it is time to get you home" he gave her his crooked smile

"Hum, I do believe you are right, Mr. Masen"

They made their appropriate thanks and farewells at the party.

Edward opened Isabella's coat for her and she slipped into it. Then placed his own coat on. He offered her his arm and they started on their walk home.

"Edward, I think 1918 is going to be a good year. I can feel it."

He kissed her temple, "Of course it is. We are together and that's all that matters"

Isabella abruptly stopped walking.

"Edward, you need to promise me something"

Edward turned to her.

"Anything. What's wrong?"

"This year you are turning 18." She reached up to touch his cheek, "Promise me, you will not go fight in the war. I know you want to, but please don't go. I don't think I could handle you leaving, especially not, not after my father."

A single tear rolled down her cheek. Edward leaned in and kissed it away.

"Isabella, I did want to go fight in the war. But, now that I have you completely, I know that I can't leave you. You are my life now."

He leaned down to her and kissed her tenderly.

"Awe, isn't that sweet" a stranger's voice stated.

"Adorable" another answered.

Edward and Isabella looked to behind them to where the foreign voices were coming from. An unfamiliar male and female stood there. They looked a bit dishevelled and there was something odd about their eyes. Edward immediately placed his body in front of Isabella's.

"I bid you good evening and we will be on our way" Edward stated.

He linked his arm tightly with Isabella and they turned to walk briskly away. In an instant the two had somehow managed to end up right in front of them.

"Well that's not any fun. We were just getting to know you" the male smirked

"Sir, this is neither the time nor the place. My wife and I are on our way home. Good night"

"Mummm, they smell good" the female said, "I'm tired of waiting."

The two made a fast move towards Edward and Isabella.

"Isabella – RUN!" Edward practically pushed her away

As soon as the words came out Edward was tackled by the female. She sunk her teeth into his neck. He fought against her but to no end. He glanced in the direction he sent Isabella.

She ran for only a few seconds before the male hit her from behind. She fell to the ground with a sickening crack. Her head hit the ground at an unnatural angle. She was gone.

"My pain was nothing. All I could focus on was the thought of you. I wanted death, because I thought it would bring me back to you, but I didn't die and having to live without you has been more of a curse than what I am now."

"I'm sorry, Edward"

He brought my hand up to his mouth again and took a deep breath before placing kisses on each of my knuckles.

"When I woke up and realised what I had become. I was blind with rage. I went after the two who had done this. When I found them, I went after him – James was his name. The female – Victoria, was able to escape while I finished James off. I was still hunting for Victoria, when I met Carlisle. He has become a sort of surrogate father figure, as he is a much older vampire. He taught me to drink animal blood. I was living with him and his family until Esme told me you had returned. I immediately went to watch over you."

"Thank you" I couldn't think of anything else to say.

I looked up as the car slowed down. We were definitely north, there was snow everywhere and we were in the deep woods.

"Edward, where are we?"

"Alaska. We have a home here. I wanted to get you as far as possible."

We pulled into the garage of a large mansion. Alice was waiting there. She bounced over to my car door and opened it.

"Bella! You remember, I'm so glad! Welcome home!" She pulled me out of the car and hugged me

"Thanks"

"I can't wait to get you all setup here. I bought tons of stuff for you before we came. Oh, this is great; we are going to be such good friends, like sisters really"

"Alice, can you let her rest for a bit. I'm sure she is tired" He stroked my cheek, "she has had an eye opening day"

I smiled, "eye opening – yes, but I'm happy. I feel like we get a second chance now"

"Yes, we do. This time nothing will happen to you. I promise"

Alice grabbed my arm, "Yes we know! She is safe, now come see the house!"

Alice pulled me through the house. It was large, with wall to wall windows that looked out into the wilderness of the woods. There looked to be lake in the distance. The walls where decorated in light paint, with paintings throughout.

Alice took me into the kitchen, where Edward was standing with his back to us.

"Are you hungry? We bought food for you."

"Actually, I am a little hungry. You grabbed me before I had a chance to eat my lunch and we have been driving since."

"I'm sorry Isabella – here" Edward turned and handed me a sandwich he made for me.

"Thank you."

I sat down at the kitchen table. Edward sat next to me, while Alice floated off, I assume to find Jasper.

I finished eating the sandwich and turned to Edward.

"So, what happens now?"

"You are going to stay here and we are going to keep you safe. This Victoria" His face changed at the name, "is becoming more and more aggressive. As you know Alice saw her making her move. She is out to get you."

"How did she know I was back?"

"Because we, Victoria and I - have been playing a sort of cat and mouse game since James' death. When you came back, I backed off a little because I wanted to protect you. You became my focus. That was my mistake. She knew of Esme's ability and put it together. Now she hunts you and not me. But I promise you, she will never harm you."

"I know." I paused

"Edward, what happens in the long run? Can you, are you going to change me?"

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