Chapter 27

BPOV

I felt groggy. I sat up from the comfy place I was laying on and looked around the unfamiliar room. Everything from last night came rushing back.

A door opened, letting light into the dark room. A tiny frame opened it further.

"Mommy!" a tiny voice said.

I watched Sophie's form run and jump on the bed. She had a brush in one hand and the bear Edward gave her, Mr. Wiggles, in the other.

"Wiww yoo do mwy hawr, Mommy?" she asked sweetly.

I smiled and nodded. I begun brushing her long hair as she sat in her own world, singing to Mr. Wiggles.

Alice poked her head in and smiled.

"I hope she didn't wake you up, Bella," she said.

"No, I was already up," I said, finishing Sophie's braid.

"Twank yoo, Mommy," Sophie said.

"You're welcome, baby," I said.

I got up and picked Sophie up, going into the small living room. I yawned and sat down in front of a tray that had food on it that was ready for me.

"Where are we?" I asked, digging in.

"We're in Phoenix. Edward suggested we bring you here because you're familiar with this town and it's sunny, so James won't think of this place," Alice said.

I nodded and finished breakfast. I called Charlie and let him know I was okay. The rest of the day we sat in the hotel room and watched TV.

It wasn't until sometime later, after dinner, that Alice's phone rang. Me and Jasper watched her from our spots. Sophie was playing with Mr. Wiggles again on the floor.

Alice talked so fast, I couldn't understand what she was saying. It was all a jumbled mess. Then she was holding the phone out to me. 'Edward,' she mouthed.

I stood up and grabbed it. I picked Sophie up and walked into the bedroom. When the door was shut, I sat on the bed.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Bella," I heard a velvet voice sigh in relief.

"Edward," I sighed back.

"How are you doing? Are you okay? Is Sophie okay?" all his question came at once.

I giggled. "I'm fine. We're fine. When will I see you again?" I asked.

"Soon, Bella. We lost the tracker, but we're heading back. We led him up to Vancouver, but we think he's caught on. Victoria was at your house while Charlie was away today, but only to dig up some scents. But there was nothing to dig up."

"Okay, just please be safe."

"Bella, don't worry about me. Worry about you, please. Keep yourself and Sophie safe."

I sighed. "Okay. But just promise me you'll be safe. I want to see you again."

"I promise."

"I miss you," I said, tears forming in my eyes.

"I miss you, too, love."

"Sophie wants to talk to you," I said, looking down at Sophie who was reaching for the phone.

Edward laughed. "Let me talk to her."

I put the phone on speaker and told Sophie she could talk.

"Daddy!" she smiled, excited.

"Hey, baby. Are you being good for Mommy?"

"Uh-huh! Mommy dwid mwy hawr!"

"I'm sure it's beautiful."

"When awre yoo cwominw homwe, Daddy?"

"Soon, baby. As soon as we get the bad guys, squirt."

"Okway. I wove yoo, Daddy."

"I love you, too, baby."

"I love you, Edward," I said, finally speaking up.

"I love you, too, Bella. I've left my heart with you," he said.

"Come and get it back," I challenged with a smile on my face. He laughed.

"Soon. I have to go. I love you two. Be safe," he said.

"Love you, too," I said.

"Wove yoo, Daddy," Sophie said.

Then, he was gone and the depressed cloud was back. Alice poked her head in the room. I handed her the phone back and went to the bathroom with Sophie in hand.

After getting Sophie and myself cleaned, we got in the bed, sleep overtaking up both. Sophie was curled up next to me, her head resting in the crook of my neck. I put my chin on the top of her head and stroked her long hair. Soon, I fell into a dreamless sleep.

The next day, I awoke to the smell of food. I looked next to me and Sophie was still asleep. I kissed her forehead and softly got out of bed so I wouldn't disturb her.

I saw Alice and Jasper sitting on the couch looking over something on the table. I walked over and looked over their shoulders. It was a familiar picture.

"Alice saw the tracker at this place," Jasper said. Alice was still sketching some things.

"The phone goes there," I said, pointing to an empty table.

Both sets of eyes looked up at me, shocked.

"Have you been here before?" Alice asked.

"Yeah, that's Edward's old house," I said.

They looked at each other, then were flying. Jasper grabbed one of the room keys, then was out the door. Alice took the phone to her ear.

"We need to leave. It means the tracker is close," she said. Soon, she was speaking too fast for me to understand, so I decided to go wake up Sophie.

When I reached the room, my cell phone immediately went off. The screen read, 'Home.' What was Reneè doing home? She was suppose to be on the road with Phil.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Bella? Bella!" Reneè sounded frantic.

"Mom, calm down," I said.

Suddenly, there was a rustling and a chill ran down my spine as he spoke.

"Don't scream. I suggest you listen carefully. If you want you mother to live, I suggest you come to your boyfriend's house. And make sure you come alone. You don't want Mommy to pay the price," and then he hung up.

I froze for a second before shutting the phone. He had my mother. I knew what I needed to do. But first, I had to write Edward a note.

With shaky hands, I sat at the bedside table and scribbled down the note.

Edward,

First of all, I'm so terribly sorry, but he has my mother. I have to try. Please don't be mad at Alice or Jasper. It'll be a miracle if I get away from them. Please watch over Sophie and keep her safe. I'll always be with you. I love you and my heart will always be yours. I love you and Sophie so much. You two are my life. I don't how I would have ended up without you two. I love you forever.

Yours forever,

Bella

I sealed it up along with my heart.

So I'm back! Things have gotten a little better! Sorry that last chapter was kinda crappy! My mind was kinda focused on other things while I wrote this! I hope my chapters get better like they use to! I didn't do much with this chapter except change up a few things! I hope yall enjoy it! I hope yalls Christmas and New Years was good! Mine was as good as it could get! I got a new puppy! She's adorable! So here is a late Christmas present! Enjoy! Review!

~Taylor~

P.S. How about that Water For Elephants trailer? I'm reading the book now, and I must say, I am definately going to go see that movie! Not only because of Rob but because of Reese! She's AMAZING!