A/N I tried to make this one longer than the last two.R&R Thanks

Part Three

EPOV

I think I pushed the boundaries of how fast I could move I made it to Port Mansfield

in under 9 hour's. And as soon as I stopped I could smell her. I followed her scent to a small apartment. I also caught another vampire's scent. Who ever it had been had been inside the apartment with her. There was dish's in the sink. I called to her .. No answer. I went into the bedroom clothes were scattered on the bed. Other item's on the floor beside the bed like somebody had pulled something out and that had come out with it. Hanger's were on the floor Like she'd ripped the clothes off them and they'd fallen to the floor an empty shoe box lay on its side. I picked it up. I caught my family's scent on it. The sun had already rose So I wasn't able to go out side and follow her scent around. I felt the air swoosh beside me and Alice was standing there her eye's were glazed over/

" She's gone "

" Yeah look's like she packed in a hurry.. I think somebody gave her a head's up... Jacob I'd bet my Cd's on it. or... You smell that? Another vampire was here with her You don't think? " I couldn't think it myself. Alice shook her head

" No I would have seen that and I think you're right I was with Jake when I saw Bella "

She searched but came up empty . We weren't gonna find her until she slipped again. Just before twilight her house phone range. I answered

" Hello? "

A woman was on the other end of the line

" Oh hello is Sara home? " Sara?

" No ma'am can I take a message? "

" Is she ill? She didn't show up for work today. Its unlike her not to call if she take's a day off "

So Bella had been working.

" She was this morning but she's ok now Thank you for calling "

" Are you visiting? Or that gentle man fellow I saw her with last night .. So hansom " I almost broke the phone

" Yes ma'am I'm visiting … " I was trying to get off the phone but this lady was chatty. After a few minute's I was able to hang up. Me and Alice walked out of the apartment and followed Bella's scent along with the unknown vampire. The strongest scent the most recent scent lead straight to the shore. Her scent mixed with the unknown vampire and disappeared into the water.

" She … left with him? " I looked at Alice. I couldn't believe it. Alice shook her head again

" I can't see "

We both took off She one way me the other. I ran for mile's hoping to catch her scent I almost made it to New Orleans before I turned around and ran back to meet up with Alice. I found here near Tampico Mexico She was running back to meet up with me. And Nothing How far did he swim with her?

" DAMNIT " I brought my hand down so hard I smashed some drift wood to splinters

" She'll slip again Edward I'll change what im looking for and maybe it'll come sooner "

She put her hand on my forearm I nodded.

" lets go find a place to stay I wanna stay closer just in case that way we wont have that far of a run to make "

She nodded and we both took off. " I will find you Bella "

BPOV

The bathroom filled with steam as I stood under the stream of hot water. My body shook violently. The hotel room was reaching 82 dagree's. I'd spent the last 8 hour's in cold water and clinging to a already cold body and I was suffering from Hypothermia. I didn't think I was ever going to warm up.

But I'd gotten away. I Felt like a criminal on the run.

I sat down in the bathtub the hot water cascading down on me like a waterfall.

Once the water started to cool I stood and got out drying myself and put on sweat pants my hoodie and thick fuzzy socks I padded out of the bathroom and crawled under the heavy comforter. I buried myself under it curled in to a tight ball and listened to the TV.

Trevor was sitting on the end of the other bed seemingly watching what ever was on the TV.

I wasn't sure at all what he was still doing here. I thought once we were in the clear and in the room he'd take off and meet up with his coven. I almost expected him to be gone when I got out of the bathroom.

It didn't take long before I fell asleep. I was exhausted and there wasn't an inch of my body that wasn't hurting. My body shaking so bad had every muscle tense and sore

I wasn't sure what time it was when I woke up. My muscle's were cramping guess I was trying to stretch in my sleep. I fought with the sheet's and blanket trying to break free from underneath them.

The room was dark the only light was coming from the TV the sound was turned down so low I could barely hear it. I glanced at the clock 4am. Damn I slept yesterday away.

It took me a minute to get out of bed I literally had to force my legs to work. I wasn't freezing any more but I wasn't about to touch the thermostat.

Trevor was gone. I wasn't all that surprised but a sense of loneliness crept threw me.

I Pulled my boot's on. I was hungry there was bound to be a store open even this late.

There was a small 24/7 gas station just up the street. The food selection was limited to say the least. I grabbed a bag of chips and a ready made tuna sandwich I was sure to regret later and a large coffee to go.

Plastic bag and coffee in tow I walked up the step's to the 2nd floor of the hotel. I was to busy watching my feet to notice some one leaning on the wall next to the door. It wasn't until I heard the click of the door handle that I looked up.

" Trevor? I.. thought you'd left to rejoin you're coven "

He smiled " What and miss this? " He stepped inside and as I passed him he ruffled my hair.

" Miss what? "

" the new hair style you're sporting "

I dropped the bag on the bed and looked at myself in the mirror behind the TV. No way I almost laughed at myself. My hair was every where sticking up in every which direction.

In my rush to pack the only thing I grabbed was a comb and I think the only reason i'd grabbed that was because it was already on the bed.

I'd left behind my soaps and shampoo's hell even my tooth brush. Guess I gotta stock up. I'll make another trip to a store and pick up some small stuff. I didn't wanna add extra stuff. I had no car to speak of so I'd be doing a lot of walking.

" Oh yeah well its the new Do people are paying big bucks for this look "

" It suits you "

I turned the TV up and sat down on the edge of the bed and ate my sandwich and a few chips before I went into the bathroom to tame my hair. And started to plan my next move. This was harder than I was lead to believe. I'd only ever lived in two place's. Granted I Vacationed in a lot of place's growing up but I was a kid with a mom who did all the travel plan's. So by the time I came back out the bathroom with my hair pulled back in a pony tail I had planed to treat this as a vacation and wing it.

Alice couldn't see me if everything I did was last minute. I was going to play with the holes in her visions. And if nothing else I was always going to be one step ahead of her. For a minute I wished I'd taken Jake's offer to come with me she'd have a much harder time finding me unless she looked for thing's she couldn't see. But Jake had a pack to run. His people to protect. Also didn't need a pack of young wolves following me. Ugh Leah would've LOVED that. " Oh yeah leave our people to baby sit a vampire's pet runaway "

" So what's you're next move ? "

" I don't know I half to work out side the box... maybe turn in circles for a minute and go the way im facing when I stop "

" Ok well what ever works for you " He had a smirk on his face. He reminded me of Emmett almost. And to be honest it was refreshing. Alway's being around some one who was over protective and could be over baring and over analyze every little thing was tiring. And that's understating it.

" Don't take this the wrong way but isn't your coven waiting for you? "

I wasn't asking to get him to leave I just wanted to know.

" They are. But I kinda like the change of pace some thing different for a change. "

" won't they worry? I mean coven's seem pretty damn tight "

" I wouldn't worry about it"

I just nodded I couldn't help wonder as I pulled out a change of clothes how long he'd planed on tagging along. It was getting close to the time I had to check out. I was debating whether to pay for another night or just leave.

I shoved everything I had left to my name and what was left of the bag of chip's in my bag.

" you still have a few hour's before you half to check out you should just relax. " He sat down on the bed.

" I know but it's late enough to go grab somen to eat maybe there's a Denny's near by and then do my little circle dance and just head out "

" You're missing my point darling. It's Sunny out which mean's I can't just walk around "

So he was planing on tagging along. Wasn't sure how I felt about that but I also didn't wanna be alone not right now anyways.

I dropped the strap of my bag and pulled what money I had in my pocket out and counted it.

" Ok I'll be back im gonna go pay for another night... unless .. I could go get you a rainbow shirt and some daisy duke's and you could walk around like you're wearing glitter? "

" I'd rather die... Again "

I laughed and headed out to the office to pay for one more night.

Then headed to find some place that had more of a selection of food. No Denny's but there was a waffle house closer to the beach so I got a waffle some fried egg's toast and extra bacon and headed back to the hotel.

I dropped down on the bed with the styrofoam to go tray with my food and started eating. Trevor's face kinda wrinkled It was funny.

" Not to get personal but when was the last time you hunted? " I shoved another bite of waffle in my mouth and waited for his answer. I was getting personal I wanted to know so I didn't get caught off guard and become lunch myself. Hell for all I knew he hadn't fed for awhile and being locked in the room with a hungry vampire wasn't very appealing.

" this morning there was a small herd of white tail's just out side of town. "

" tasty? "

He looked at me funny for a second like it was the weirdest question he'd ever been asked.

" Not really but it did the trick "

I slept for awhile after I ate and when I woke up the sun was getting ready to set. I showered again using the small complimentary soap and shampoo and dressed in the same clothes I'd been wearing. Not like I had a washer and dryer to use.

By the time I came out the bathroom it was nearly dark. Safe enough for him to go out and not cause jaw's to drop.. He was standing by the door my bag slung over his shoulder.

" I have a place in mind and to be honest I'm faster than a bus if that's what you planing "

Um Ok I guess

" Let's go then " I followed him out the door he lead me back towards the beach and for a minute I thought he was going to back in the water. My muscles started to tense again. I so didn't wanna get back in the water.

But he just followed the water's edge. We walked until it was so dark I could barely see a hand in front of my face. There was house's along the beach but were far enough back that the light from the back porches didn't illuminate much. One minute im a few step's behind him the next he's handing me the bag and I was on his back. Everything was moving so fast it was just a blur of blackness It was so dark that if the wind wasn't blowing in my face It would have felt like I was standing still.

Then the blurs of black had texture to it and I could barely hear the sound of something crunching under his feet. Im pretty sure we were in the wood's now.

He ran like that for awhile but I could tell he wasn't going as fast as he could. He was holding back. Or at least that's what I thought. Edward's speed was a lot faster than this. And the few time's Alice had ran with me she'd moved faster as well.

He stopped running when we hit a small little high way. The sky was starting to change color. Some pink's and orange were starting to color the black sky. The sun was rising.

After a few minute's of walking and one lonely car passing we were walking into a small town. I saw the sign that named the town but I diverted my eye's. I wasn't gonna give Alice somen to see if that's what she was looking for.

There was only one place to stay and it was a dinky little Inn. More like a house converted in to a bed and breakfast. There was only four bedroom's and only one was being used so I paid for a night. The old man that was im guessing the owner gave us both a weird look. We showed up with no car and one bag. So I explained we were back packing cross a few state's and needed a break a hot shower and a soft bed to sleep in. He smiled at that and mentioned some thing about " young people now a day's "

We were only in the room for ten minute's when we heard a soft knock on the door. I opened it to find an elderly woman standing there a cute little " Kiss the Cook " apron on.

" Good Morning dear. Welcome to Izzy's .. Breakfast is ready and from what I understand ya'll could use a good old fashion hot meal " She was soft spoken and her voice didn't carry very far. She looked to be in her sixty's. I thanked her and said we were going to wash up. And we'd be there shortly.

Trevor was looking at me like " im not eating "

" Aw come on suck it up butter cup you can't refuse That " I was referring to the cute old lady.

" I know you can eat human food "

" Well yeah but ugh "

We washed up and made our way to a small dinning room with a long dinning room table and soft looking padded chair's. There was a few platter's of food resting in the middle of the table. Two different type's of Egg's fried and scrambled bacon pancake's hash browns a bowl of grits and toast with a assortment of jam's and a little bear filled with honey. I started to drool. There was a set of plates stacked on a small little table next to the entry way. I grabbed a plate and a fork and filled my plate. Trevor followed suit but he didn't fill his plate and he mostly played with his food. I was working on my 2nd cup of coffee when another couple walked in. They were older than me maybe their thirty's. They gave a polite " good morning " and sat down to eat.

After a few minute's The elderly lady walked in asked how everything was and then left. Trevor stood up cleared his plate and leaned down and whispered in my ear he was going back to our room.

His cold breath on my neck sent chill's down to my toe's. His scent overwhelmed my senses peppermint and something else I couldn't put my finger on. The lady sitting across from me smiled. And I couldn't help the blush. His scent was much stronger than Edward's it over took my memory of honey and spice.

I finished my food and put my dish's in a plastic bin next to the door that lead into the kitchen.

I didn't go straight back to the room. I looked around a bit. I was in the living room looking at the vast collection of framed photo's. A lot of them were of couple's to many to be part of the family. Past guest's maybe. And other's were of the owner's. Starting from when they were around my age , To more recent. A long time to be together. I moved into the den. It reminded me of Carlisle's bookshelf's from floor to ceiling plum full of book's and photo here and there. A bay window facing a lake I didn't notice before. I sat down on one of the cushions in the bay window and looked out. And for a moment I thought I could handle living in a town like this. But It was just the lake. I had no idea if i'd really like the town.

" You should get some sleep " The voice came from behind me. I turned facing the sound. It was the older gentle man.

" you have some pretty dark circle's under you're eye's "

" Yeah im sure.. Long couple of day's "

" So I hear back packing cross country sounds rough. "

" Well yeah but it has it's fun moment's " Couldn't help thinking back on running through the wood's Not every day some one get's to travel like that.

I stood and stretched.

" But you're right im bushed .. Enjoy you're day "

He nodded and wandered over to one of the book shelf's and began to scan the selection.

When I walked into the room Trevor was laying on the bed with the remote in hand flipping through channel's. I flopped face down on the bed next to him then tossed the through pillow's on the floor and pulled the blanket out from under me and covered my head.

When I woke up my head was resting on somen hard and cold. I nuzzled my head in deeper and groaned a bit I wasn't ready to wake up. I was trying to force myself back to sleep. Peppermint and another scent filled my senses And as if a jolt of lighting went through me I shot up. Oh shit I was just snuggling to Trevor oh my god. I felt my cheek's burning. He was holding his hands clasped behind his head. His face was tense and his lips were pressed in a tight line. For a split second my feeling's were hurt.

" Im sorry " I got out of bed and went into the bathroom and no sooner was the door shut I panicked.

I heard him say " No problem "

I washed my face then sat down on the edge of the bath tub. I didn't know what to do. I was embarrassed. After a few minute's a soft rasp on the door and I heard him say he was going to hunt and would be back soon. I waited another minute than walked out to an empty room. I pulled out the last of my clean clothes and changed. I went out and asked if there was a laundry mat near by.

I was informed that Isabel { the owner of the Inn } would come by the room and pick up my dirty laundry and wash it for me. I tried to decline and said I could wash my own but he insisted it was no burden. A little bit later She'd come by and I gave her a barely half full laundry basket of clothes.

An hour later she came back with the basket with my clothes folded neatly. She stood there as I pulled them out and laid them out neatly on the bed. I thanked her and she smiled closing the door behind her. After I heard her knock on the bedroom door down the hall I shoved the clothes in the bag they were sure to wrinkle. I was ready to leave. I was gonna grab a bite to eat at dinner which was soon and then get back to traveling to where ever Trevor had planed on going.

I sat down at the table by myself the other couple had already started eating. Country fried steak and all the fixings. My quick bite to eat turned into a full meal. I was starting to get nervous It had been almost three hour's and Trevor hadn't made it back. I was asked if we were going to be staying another night and I didn't have an answer. So I settled for saying Trevor had gone for a run and i'd ask him when he returned IF he returned. I started to plan my next move just in case. I'd stay another night than hitch hike outta town in a random direction in the morning. The first car that was headed out of town.

I kicked myself for sleeping the day away I was prepared for traveling at night and now I wasn't tired.

I went into the bathroom and looked under the sink. There was extra soaps shaped differently and little bottle's of shampoo and conditioner and extra tooth brushes and travel size tooth paste. I grabbed a few of each and put them in my bag and went back to the bathroom and brushed my teeth. I'd decided just to take off tonight. I wasn't tired and sitting here twiddling my thumbs wasn't gonna get me any where.

I called Jake. I couldn't tell him where I was at he understood that. I didn't tell him I was traveling with any one he'd just freak out knowing I was with a stranger and made worse by the fact that he was a Nomad vampire. He asked where I was headed but I didn't know but promised to call when I did get to where I was going.

I had the bag over my shoulder as I thanked the older couple expressed how much I enjoyed her cooking and paid them with a nice little tip along with it and headed out the front door. I took a deep breath held it in for a minute then released as I took a step down the small stair case that lead to the side walk.

I had taken all of five step's when I heard Trevor ask " Where you taken off to by you're self? "

" God you've got to stop doing that! "

He laughed took the bag from me and started walking.

" where are we going anyways? "

" Georgia … I have a Cabin out near Gainsville"

" Sounds peachy "

He laughed a loud husky laugh. He took my hand and stepped into the tree line off the road and before I knew it we were running through the wood's at a break neck speed. I knew he could go faster.