I wasn't to fond of having some creep who was associated with a guy who wanted to kill my brother's girlfriend at the house. I watched him very closely not really paying much attention to what was being said.
Emmett and Bella burst into the room closely followed by Alice and Edward.
"James is a tracker he will stop at nothing until he gets the girl." Laurent said.
"The girl's name is Bella." Emmett said. "James won't be a problem. We can take him out."
"You don't understand. James is nothing like I have ever seen in all my three hundred years. He has never lost before. That's why I joined his coven." Laurent said.
"What about the female? Victoria?" I asked.
"She is just as dangerous. She is a hider. She will run away then come back." He answered.
"That is something to think about. However if they want Bella they are going to have to go through all of us." I replied.
"He is tracking us." Edward said grimly.
"I are intrigued by this life you lead here, however, I will not get in the middle of this. I bear you no enmity, but I won't go against James. I think I will head north- to this clan in Denali. I am sorry." Laurent said.
"Thank you for the information." I said.
"Take care." Carlisle said leading Laurent to the door.
"Whats the plan?" I asked after I was sure Laurent was far from the house.
Esme had pressed one of our emergency switches and lowered a sound proof metal wall over the long glass wall.
"Jasper, KC and Alice will chase the female south. Rosalie will switch clothes with Bella and make a diversion while I take Bella to a safe place. Esme and Carlisle can protect her while Emmett, and I take down James." Edward explained.
"Why should I switch clothes with her? What is she to me?" Rosalie asked.
"She is part of this family now. You are just going to have to get use to the idea Rose." I said annoyed with her attitude. "Esme, I bet you and Bella are pretty close in size...."
Esme nodded and took Bella's hand leading her upstairs. They returned a few moments later.
"So Esme and Rosalie will make the diversion?" I asked.
"Hold on. I need a moment to think." Edward sighed.
'I know you want to stay by her side but James will expect you to be with her.' I thought to Edward.
"I'll go with Esme and lead James north. Alice and Jasper take Bella south. Emmett will go with Carlisle to take down Victoria. KC I want you to watch Charlie." Edward stated.
We all jumped into action. I raced to Bella's house and kept a close eye on Charlie. He was really torn up about what Bella had said. He couldn't believe that she had said almost the same exact thing her mother had said when she walked out on him.
"I don't know Renee. She just left. She said she didn't want to get stuck here like you did." He told his ex-wife on the phone. He was being very careful to keep his voice steady. Bella was really lucky to have a father that loved her so much.
I left Charlie to have his privacy. I flitted around the town again before returning back to Charlie's house. He had fallen asleep. It was a long night as I waited for any news from my family.
Finally Esme called after Charlie woke up. I was just leaving his house to make another round checking out the town. "Hey, whats the news?" I asked.
"We lost James. Carlisle and Edward caught a sent of him once we regrouped, and they are following his trail now. Emmett and Rosalie are trying to find Victoria." Esme explained.
"What about Jasper, Alice and Bella?"
"They are fine. There is no reason to believe that James and Victoria are anywhere close to where they are."
"Good. I'll keep a close eye on Charlie."
"I am sure you will."
"Good luck with finding the creeps. I'm only a call away."
"I'll pass the message on."
When I returned to Charlie he had finished getting ready and was heading off to work. Talk about a boring job. Why couldn't I have gotten to go with my brothers to hunt down James and Victoria? It would be a lot more interesting then playing stalker.
I had to follow Charlie's every move for two days before I was called to come home for an update.
"I don't think Charlie is in any danger. Alice had a vision that Jame was in Arizona. I will fly down with Carlisle, and Emmett." Edward explained.
"What about Victoria?" I asked.
"You, Esme and Rose can search for her. Make sure one of you stays close in case she does go after Bella's father."
"Sure thing. Good luck."
Esme watched Charlie while Rosalie and I hunted for any sign of Victoria. There was a trial that ran along the edge of La Push and half way towards Seattle but the trial abruptly ended in an alley. I headed back home leaving Rosalie to hunt on her own.
Esme had just hung up the phone and looked upset when I got home.
"Whats wrong?" I gasped flitting to her side. "Is Bella ok? Did James-"
"James has been dealt with. Bella was bitten, but Edward saved her. He is staying with her in Arizona until she gets out of the hospital. James broke her leg. Everyone else is coming home." She cut me off.
"Sorry I didn't mean to freak out. The look on your face had me worried. They will be home soon?"
She nodded.
"Rosalie and I found a trial just outside La Push that lead to Seattle. She wanted to keep looking but I wanted to come and check on you."
"I'm fine. There is no sign of her here. Charlie went to La Push."
"Ah. I see. I was thinking of going to see Tanya. Since Laurent is still there maybe he knows where she might have gone."
"How long will you be gone?" Esme asked worried.
"I won't be longer than a week or two." I promised.
