I spent the whole night pacing the front room. Edward and Alice had decided to stay. Amy was upstairs alternating between watching Jake and Cassie sleep. If I could cry I would. But all I had was anger. And it seethed through me. I knew I shouldn't do anything yet. Cassie loved him and I couldn't be jugdedmental. Accept, no. There was difference. Edward had loved me but that love disappeared and became an effort for him. Riley loved me and when he couldn't have me he went after the other me. It was sick and I didn't want to tell Cassie. It would break her heart. I knew what that felt like to. It hurts so bad that death becomes the only option. My head shot up as my cell began to vibrate. I checked the caller ID and whined. I flipped the phone open.

'Hello Hannah.'

'You stupid bitch! I told you to stay away from her!'

'I miss you too Hannah.' I muttered sarcastically.

'What happened? I get a message from Seth saying something's wrong and Cassandra has moved in with you.'

'For now, yes.'

'Listen to me, I'm coming to get her. Don't you dare touch her until I get there.'

'Are you threatening me?'

'Yes...'

'Do you even know what's going on? Let me fill you in. Cass has fallen in love with a vampire.'

'Nonsense, she would never love a freak.'

'I'm so lucky to have you as family. But Hannah I'm serious. She's slept with him. More than once I think.'

'Shit.'

'Exactly.'

'I'm coming to get her.'

'How soon?'

'Six days.'

'Okay.'

'Think you can keep her safe until then.'

'Bye Hannah.'

I slammed down the phone and growled. I looked up and saw Alice staring at me with a sympathetic expression on her face.

'Alice, tell me it's going to be okay.'

'I...I can't see. I think it's something to do with the werewolf.'

I groaned and sat down. Death seemed really pleasant right now. I closed my eyes and lay my head back.

'Bella, I have to go. I'll be able to see clearer...'

'It's fine Alice. I'll see you tomorrow maybe?'

'Of course.'

I heard the whoosh and knew Alice was gone. Leaving just me and Edward. I opened my eyes and noticed him sitting on the love seat, just staring at me. I titled my head to the side. After all these years he was still amazingly beautiful. From head to toe the complete perfection that I'd fallen in love with. I sighed and shifted uncomfortably. Even now I wonder what he saw in me. I was too plain then and now I looked like an abomination to all vampires.

'You know what I miss?' I whispered.

'What?'

'Sleep. It's so frustrating just going from day to day without stopping.'

'It's not that bad when you have something to do.'

'Or someone to watch. I used to watch Amy sleep when she was younger. I never told Sue though. She would never let me near the family again. She underestimated my control.'

'So you've never slipped up?'

'No. Not with humans. I did kill some vampires. Victoria sometimes needed to feed and halfway through would decide she would just change that person.'

'It's my fault Victoria is after you.'

'Don't. I don't blame you, so you shouldn't blame yourself.'

He nodded and looked down.

'Bella, how did you become a vampire?'

My head shot up. I stood up and backed away from him. He looked startled by my reaction. I took a deep breath and gave him the answer I'd well rehearsed over the years.

'I just did.'

-xXx-

Edward had left around midnight. After my weird behaviour we decided not to speak but merely just sit in silence. It worked better. I felt strangely calm just sitting there next to him. I just cleared my thoughts, forgetting the past and what was to come but rather concerntrating on absolutely nothing. Sleeping for vampires. Just shut down and don't sleep. Just pretend. I sighed and looked at the time. It was past seven. I walked to the foot of the stairs and sped up them. I noticed the bathroom was open. I slowly walked to the door and crouched down. I could hear a heart beat. It was Cassie and her heart beat was fast and erractic.

'Riley? Hey it's me.'

I supressed my growl. So she knew where he was. Thank god for vampire hearing.

'Hey Cass, sorry I had to leave. I miss you.'

'I miss you too. Baby I have great news.'

'What?'

'I'm pregnant.'

Oh shit. I felt anger boil through me. I slowly stood up and entered the bathroom.

'I have to go Cass.'

'But Riley...'

The phone went dead. Cassie stared at it before bursting into tears. I just saw red.

'Where is he?' I snarled.

'Deep in the forest. Near the mountians..' came a whisper.

I whirled around. Amy stood behind me. Jake came and stood next to me. His eyes widened as he looked at me and he moved past me to stand in front of Cass. Amy tentively reached out. I flinched way.

'Izzy what are you going to do?'

'Amy take Cass to Carlisle.'

'Izzy I think you need to calm down.'

'Take her now.'

She reached out but I sped away. Everything was a blur as I ran. I was so fuelled by anger I didn't even bother dogding. I ran through. I could hear trees shattering. But I had to get there. I had to make sure he was going to get what he deserved.

-xXx-

Amy-

I watched as Izzy sped off. This was not good. I remembered one thing that always scared me was Izzy mad. She had so much pent-up anger that when she unleashed it was like being plunged into the flames of hell. I remembered when she lost control against that girl Victoria created. The girl was trying to dismember my head and Izzy had gone rogue. Her eyes seemed to burn and she ripped that girl to shreds. The girl must have been about thirteen and when Izzy snapped out of her rage she'd been so guilty. She'd become once again the withdrawn girl and shut herself away from us. I hated seeing her like that. It scared Jake even more, though he says his seen worse. I looked over at Jake now who was cradling Cassie as she cried. I nodded at him and he carefully picked her up. We decided cars would be to slow so he carefully secured Cassie on his back.

'Hold on tighter Cass. Werewolf running is not as smooth as vampires.'

Cassie gave a small hiccup and held onto Jake. I nodded and we sped off to the familiar house. We arrived there in a matter of minutes. Jake let Cass down. She looked pale and swayed slightly.

'Carry her Jake.'

He nodded and lifted her bridal style. I raised my hand to knock but it was opened by Alice. She looked worried.

'What happened?'

'What did you see?'

'Bella, running through the forest. She looked...'

'I know. Is Carlisle here?'

Alice nodded. We followed her into the room. Edward, Carlisle and Esme sat all looking worried. I guessed the other's had actually gone to school. Edward's head shot up.

'I can hear your thoughts.'

I gulped and knew Izzy was going to murder me if I thought about anything she didn't want them to know. Wait, he's reading my thoughts right now. Ack!

'It's part of her power remember? She can block attacks that deal with the mind.' I muttered.

I guess in her anger she forgot her constant shield. Oh yeah.

'Carlisle, Cass is pregnant. And the father is a vampire.'

Shock crossed the faces. Carlisle stood up and moved over Cassie. He nodded at the couch and Jake lowered her. She stared up with frightened eyes. Carlisle gave her ressuaring smile before carefully examining her and asking questions. I closed my eyes and felt around. Izzy was nearer to Riley but seemed to have slowed down. Not good. She only did slow stalking when she was really pissed. I opened my eyes. I looked at Jacob who was looking at Edward. I followed his gaze. Edward had a sort of determind look on his face. Jake sighed.

'I know what you want to ask me. I was there when she changed. Alice has probaly figured that out. I found her after she was bitten. Not before.'

'So you...'

'No, only Bella knows who bit her. Bella and Sam Uley. He was the one that dragged the vampire off her. I didn't even get a glimpse. I was too absorbed in saving her. Then I broke from the pack and I didn't share the whole thought connection thing.'

I looked at Jake, he never told me that. Then again we all had secrets. I looked up at Edward. He looked so lost. He looked up at me and smiled a sad smile.

'I just wish I knew why she won't talk about it.'

'Isn't it obvious?' whispered Jake.

I looked at Jacob. Obvious. Looking at everyone else they seemed to be thinking along the same lines. Jake sighed. He looked over at Cass. Edward started to look frustrated. Count on Jake to change the subject in his head. Carlisle looked up at us.

'She is pregnant. And she's keeping it.'

'But...' I whispered.

Carlisle looked at Esme. She smiled and carefully lifted Cassie before taking her upstairs.

'She might die. The baby is four months old but she only started seeing Riley a few days ago.'

'This is bad.'

'I should go check on her.'

We nodded and Carlisle headed upstairs after Esme. I closed my eyes again. Bella was five minutes from making Riley mincemeat. I glared at Jacob.

'Obvious?'

Jacob sighed and gave me a pleading look. I shook my head.

'Just say it.'

'She's ashamed. She once told me that the one thing she wanted more than him coming back was for him to be the one to change her.'

My eyes widned and I looked at Edward. Things sought of clicked. Basically that was Bella. Everything fell on her. All the fault, the blame. She always saw it as a flaw that she had. Edward looked back at me and I felt bad. My mind rambling probaly added to his guilt. Suddenly I felt a pull in my head. Edward looked at me and then he was gone. Jacob and Alice looked at me.

'Izzy's fighting Riley. But...'

'But?' prompted Jake.

'Victoria plans to attack.'

-xXx-