A/N I'm soo sorry! I dissappeared for like a week! i have been so sick lately as some of you noticed, but i will try to get some much deserved chapters up just for you guys! I will work on more later tonight and will try to post a lot this next week! Maybe tomorrow like three chapters in this story or in stranded. I cannot wait to end this series of both of these stories because i have a lot of ideas i want to use! But i don't want to get behind by doing more then 2 stories at a time. Well here is a chapter after a long week. Enjoy!

EPOV

Walking silently into my room, I turned and shifted so Bella was leaning most of her weight on my left arm and locked the door with my right. Laying her on the bed, I slowly straightened myself and glanced at her face. She looked so serene, she must be having a nice dream.

I winced when I looked down and noticed the gash in her neck. I would take time and clean it up but I needed to pack so I could take her out of here. Snapping back to reality, I ran around the room, gathering bags filled with clothes. When I finished, I reached under my bed and grabbed the box I had put all my savings in.

I didn't have much, but it was enough to get us a ship out of here and maybe enough money to rent a room until I started working. Suddenly a knock rang out, making my heart start thumping erratically.

"Hey Edward, I know your in there, it's Angela." She whispered.

Walking over towards the door in two strides, I cracked the door open only to be met with Angela holding a small brown bag.

"I heard the commotion and I put the pieces together, I have some of Bella's stuff since you are probably going to try to get out of here." She squeezed through the doorway and handed me the bag.

"Listen, I really like Bella, and I know you probably love her a lot, take care of her." She glanced over to Bella, who had cuddled up into the fetal position.

"I promise, I wouldn't go through all this if I didn't care about her." I bent down and grabbed the bag.

"How about you? The way people are disappearing, you might be next." I looked at her, feeling heavy. I was saving Bella, but what about all the other girls who were next on the Countesses list?

"Eh, I was waiting for my doom day to come, I'll see my parents or maybe someday I'll get out of here just like you!" She gave a forced chuckle. She was a sweet girl, she didn't deserve the fate that had taken so many others.

"Who knocked out the Countess? When she comes to, we need to ask her who did it…." Noises filled the hallway. Already? I need to hurry up.

"I'll stall them, nobody is at the stable right now, grab a horse and get out of here. I can stay with you and help you carry the bags while you carry Bella. Wait here while I get them away." She slipped out of the door, closing it shut before I could thank her.

I grabbed some blankets off of my bed and pushed them into my bag. I heard several voices including Angela's, however they quickly died out and I heard a click as Angela walked back into the room.

"I stalled us some time, now do you have everything?" She nodded towards the bags and Bella.

"Yeah, grab the bags please, I'll get Bella." I placed one hand under Bella's knees and my other arm under her neck, lifting her up gently. Rushing out of the room behind the petite girl, we passed several servants.

The humid air hit us hard as we rushed into the darkness. Walking in the shadows we hid in several crevices to avoid being seen by guards. When we reached the stables Angela turned around.

"This is my stop, I'll guard your back but you have to hurry." She whipped her head around, searching for any threat.

"Thank you so much Angela, I hope we get to meet again." I bowed my head before running across the pathway and pushed open the door by leaning into it. Slipping into the darkness, I laid Bella down on the bench and rushed to a stall.

I had known this horse for a year or so, he was spirited and a very fast sprinter. He had some good skills, and was quiet. Leaning over, I unlocked the door and stepped in.

After a few minutes I had the horse awake, and saddled. Hauling Bella up on the horse, I jumped on after her, settling between the bags on either side of the saddle. Kicking the horse, I wrapped my arms around Bella, grabbing onto the reigns and didn't look back as we rushed out of the barn.

APOV

I watched as Edward and Bella galloped out of the barn, I felt kind of hopeless. Bella got a man who loved her and watched out for her. I wasn't jealous, I just wished I had someone to guide me through what I was about to go through.

Walking over to the barn, I pushed the door shut and walked back into the castle, I knew my fate and damn well I wouldn't run from it.

"Hey Angela, the Countess is awake and requested to see you." A tall brown haired man said.

Taking a deep breath to calm my nerves, I walked to the room the Countess stayed in, bracing myself for the pain I was sure she would inflict on me tonight.

"Angela, come in. I need to… discuss something with you." I held back my tears and walked into the dim lit room.

A warm breath brushed against my ear.

"Don't scream."

BPOV

A pain shot through my neck but I paid no attention as I continued my dream. Edward and I had just spent the whole night talking and cuddling, I felt so whole. Another pain shot through my neck. I felt a calloused hand rub up and down my arm in a soothing manner.

"Morning." A velvety voice whisper in my ear. Cracking my eyes open I noticed a black mane in front of me and smells and noises attacked my senses.

"Whaa…what…where am I?" I looked up and was startled when green eyes met mine.

"We ran away, the countess attacked you and I saved you. Are you really awake this time?" He talked over the voices around us.

"Yeah, why?" I asked confused.

"Well you talk in your sleep, I found out many…interesting facts about you. But you kept me awake the whole ride." He gave a light chuckle.

I blushed a deep shade of red and turned my face so it was buried in his chest.

I could feel the vibrations of his chest as he laughed harder. I looked up and noticed we were in a small town which seemed to be located right off the ocean. Ships were everywhere and small tents were set up where different types of food were sold.

My stomach growled when I spotted apples and bread.

"Hungry? Once we sell this horse and get a ship, we can grab some food." He pushed the horse forward then turned left, stopping in front of a small stable.

Sliding off, he lent his hand to me, assisting me off the animal. I watched as he grabbed the reigns and tied the horse to a wooden pole.

Sliding his hand around my waist, we walked into the stone house. Looking around, I spotted a man in his thirties, filling out paperwork. His glasses were low on his nose and his beady eyes scanned the page back and forth.

"I heard you guys will buy a horse." Edward's voice was filled with such confidence, it calmed me instantly.

The man lifted his head and rubbed his chin with his dark tanned hand.

"Depends on the horse." He glanced over to me and his eyes widened somewhat.

Edwards hand pushed me harder into him and he cleared his throat.

"Well, there is a high quality, black, horse outside with training, interested?" Edward's voice startled the man.

"Debra, go check out a black horse out front and tell me what you think." He yelled towards a small woman. I held back my laugh as she growled and shot a glare at the man before stomping outside.

Edward pulled me towards a couch and grabbed my hips, pulling me down on his lap. This was new, he was always morals. He buried his face in my hair and rubbed my arms.

"You gave me quite a scare back at the palace Bella, I thought you were dead." He breathed. He seemed to relax and continued to rub my arms.

"Thanks to you, I survived." I tried to cheer him up; I didn't like him this upset.

"It wasn't your fault; nobody could have stopped it without becoming a wanted servant." I leaned back into him and closed my eyes.

"I know but I will always feel very guilty." He whispered.

"So what now? I mean you know you promised me you would stay with me." I turned around and searched his eyes.

"I meant every word I said, we will sell this horse, get on a ship, and get out of here. Maybe we will get to start a life somewhere else. This isn't how I planned it, but I love you Isabella Swan, and I will protect you and make you happy any way I can." He leaned towards me and placed a kiss on my cheek and neck.

I fought my disappointment, I was expecting a real kiss but he said he loved me, that's good enough.

"You know what, I believe kind sir, I'm in love with you too." I closed my eyes and leaned into him.

I just hope peace would last forever…

A/N sooo sorry , it was soo short! I bet it sucked too right? Tell me please! I will get a better chapter up tonight i promise! If not you can tell me how much i suck. This one will have a lot more. I just am brain dead on what i can right about! I need inspiration, but i will get you soo much in the next chapter you will be dying for more, i promisee!!!!!!!! Working on it right now so get ready for some hot stuff, grab some icecubes!