All characters except for Annabelle Causley and a few others belong to Stephenie Meyer…and, of course, the writer is not receiving any profit for this story whatsoever.
This is an AU out of Stephenie Meyers' Twilight series. This story starts after Eclipse, two weeks before Edward and Bella's wedding.
Chapter Four
Annabelle stopped outside of the Cullen's family home and watched the rising sun. The rays bathed the off-white structure, giving it a Southern charm she had seen many times during her travels of the Southern states.
Sighing, Annabelle turned to look over her shoulder, staring longingly at the forest. She knew entering the Cullen's home would result in a long day of questions, explanations and possibly even arguments. Turning back to look at the Cullen's home, she stood still, her eyes following the activity inside the house.
She knew a lot about the Cullens, more specifically about Carlisle, Alice and Edward. Aro was absolutely obsessed with the last two, something she'd been aware of since they were in Italy. In all reality, the reason she had changed her course and headed to Forks was due to Aro's growing obsession with this family.
Narrowing her eyes, she watched as the front door opened. Holding her breath, she observed Carlisle as his eyes swept the front yard, looking for her. She was confident he wouldn't see her unless she wanted him to and she wasn't yet certain if she was ready to face all the Cullens at once.
"She's out there, Carlisle," Edward came out to stand next to Carlisle, shoving his hands into the pockets of his black slacks. Annabelle smiled –she was standing right in their line of vision, "I can smell her."
Her smile turned into a smirk, knowing full well they would not see her unless she wanted them to. It was a talent she had learned to master but not her only talent. Her most important talents, though, came natural to her.
"Are you sure she'll come back," Carlisle leaned against the door frame, closely watching Edward's face.
"Yes," Edward kept staring her way, even though he couldn't see her, "Yes she will."
Annabelle's arched eyebrows lowered as she stepped forward, knowing full well Edward didn't believe what he had just said.
"I'm back," she smiled at both of them, slowly sauntering towards them, well aware of the effect she could have on men.
"Were you standing there the entire time," Edward stepped off the porch, his eyes never leaving her face.
"Yes. I told you no one sees me," Annabelle's full-lipped mouth curved into a sensual smile, placing her hands on her hips as she turned on the sexuality. Even though she was a mess, not having had access to her clothes or a hairbrush in the pass three months, she knew she exuded raw sexuality –a talent she always used to her advantage.
Edward blinked as his breath stopped. He's never been dazed by anyone other than Bella so he didn't know how to react. In all reality, he couldn't understand his physical reaction to this girl from his past especially when she was covered in dirt, mud, twigs and leaves.
"Annabelle," Carlisle moved to stand next to Edward, "Why don't you come on in, get cleaned up while Edward goes get Bella?"
Annabelle's smile fell at the idea of having to see Bella again. She stared into Edward's golden eyes, knowing full well he could read her thoughts.
The feelings she had had for Edward Masen before her human life had ended were still a part of her. Edward took a step back, his face blank, not letting her know how he felt about her feelings for him. Turning, he walked to his silver Volvo, refusing to look over his shoulder to get a last glimpse of her.
Carlisle and Annabelle stood facing each other, both staring after Edward as he backed out of the graveled driveway. Annabelle crossed her arms, turning her eyes back to Carlisle.
"Thank you for opening your home to me," she kept her eyes on him, wishing she could read his mind.
One thing she knew for sure, his curiosity concerning her was fueled by a genuine concern for Edward and Bella. She only wished that their relationship were the only thing affected by her presence. Unfortunately, as she followed Carlisle into the house, she knew life for all of them would no longer be the same.
