I'm sorry this update took so long! The school year had started, and I just had been quite busy, but I'm finding time to write much more now.

I hope you enjoy the read!

Bella's Point of View

The funeral had been short, and bitter. The stagnate air lingered through the air as people came in and out to pay their goodbyes to my father. I had been standing; for what felt like hours now, forcing a smile on my face, and repeating the words 'I'm alright' and 'Things will be fine'. Of course I didn't mean one thing I said.

I knew I had lost my father, he had been there for me through so much, and now thanks to me, he was on his death bed, and I'd never get him back. I would be here, and he would be up there; with the angels. Watching down over the rest of us, I know he would be; what I would give to tell him that I'm sorry for keeping my secret from him for so long, and to tell him that I love him.

"Bella," Edward's smooth voice sounded in my ear, and the swift movement of his arm coming around me had woken me from my thoughts. "Are you ready to go?"

I nodded quietly, glancing up, focusing on his golden orbs just for a moment; before turning away from the gravestone. "Yes, we better get back," I muttered.

Edward hand now was rubbing soothing circles on my back as we both walked slowly away from the grave. I moved in closer to his side, closing my eyes. I could feel inside, where my heart was, a stinging pain that hadn't been there before. It was the loss, the pain, the fury I had been holding in for so long. I wouldn't dare let it show; how much this was effecting me. I wouldn't hurt Edward, I would let him believe… like all the others that I was taking the loss well, and that I would be alright.

But in all honesty, I won't be alright, not until I personally killed Riley.

"Mom, are you going to be ok?" Zander wondered over to us as we approached the car. His big brown eyes watched me seriously for a moment, keeping eye contact with me.

I again forced a smile, and nodded, "I'm alright dear,"

"You have been saying this all day, I'm not really buying that," He spoke, shaking his head a bit, looking between Edward and I.

Sighing, I moved over to him, and pulled him in for a hug, feeling a bit better as he held on tightly; like he did as a baby. "Zander, I will be ok, don't worry, everything will be taken care of,"

Zander didn't speak right away as we pulled apart, looking towards Edward.

I just caught the slightly flicker of a nod from Edward before Zander sighed, walking back to the car.

What had that been? It was almost like they had some kind of secret conversation there…

Curiosity burned at me, but I just couldn't find the energy to care at the moment. I followed after Zander, getting into the passenger side, and resting back into my seat. I closed my eyes, and waited, hearing Edward enter after me.

His smooth hand found mine, and for a moment I could take in a breath, and almost feel like everything was truly going to be ok. As long as Edward and I were together everything was going to be fine.

Upon getting back home, a family meeting was called, there was no doubt in my mind that I knew what issue would be brought up. I was looking forward to this, because it had to be about Riley, he was now posing a serious threat to the family. He could easily come for Zander next, and there was just no way was I ever going to let that happen, he would have to kill me first before he puts a hand on my baby.

Entering the Cullen house I felt everyone's eyes on me, but thankfully no one asked me any questions, no one said a word as Edward and I took our seat on the couch.

Zander yawned, stretching his arms out just slightly before waving to everyone. "I'm heading back over to the house, goodnight everyone," He said, his eyes showing no sign of tiredness.

"Good night Zan," Rose was the first to speak up, her tone nothing but warmth as she watched him.

The rest of them only gave a quiet goodnight, mostly focusing their attention between Edward and me; which I had to admit was slightly confusing. Why where they so intent on us?

As soon as Zander was gone, Carlisle spoke up with a slight smile. "I assure you Bella, Riley will be taken care of," His tone was compassionate, and it made me feel a bit better.

"Where is he?" I wondered, moving down closer to Edward, letting myself lean into his side, I was tired of holding myself up, the weight of today was finally settling in for me.

"We aren't sure just yet, but we have informed the wolves, and we have Alice watching for anymore decisions he might be making next,"

This wasn't good enough for me, more had to be done, my father was gone.

"I want to find him," I muttered, my eyes going to each of the Cullen's, taking in their expressions to my words.

Emmett cracked a huge goofy grin, "Maybe we can do some hunting of our own," He looked eagerly at the rest of them. "It's a good idea to hit him before he hits us."

"It would be something to take into consideration, we don't want to wait around for another innocent person to get hurt," I pointed out, nodding seriously.

"Yeah, I mean we have to think about Zander to, who knows what Riley will do next, what if it would have been Zander?" Rose said; her teeth tightly together. "We can't let a danger like that out there,"

Vanessa seemed to flinch at Rose's words, but she stayed quiet, looking away from all of us, it appeared that she was engulfed in her own thoughts.

"Then it's settled, we start hunting for Riley, and stop whatever it is he is planning," Carlisle nodded with slight reluctance, but I understood his reaction. We all knew Carlisle wasn't into violence, or hurting anyone, but under these circumstances it's for the best.

Alice sighed, now turning her attention to Edward and I. "Now let's talking about something a little less depressing," Her bubbly smile was now back on her face. "Your wedding!"

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