Chapter 24- Revelations

The drive to The Cullens house was a quiet ride, Carlisle drove calmly as Edward sat in the passenger seat making arrangements against my will. I sat in the back with my arms crossed. I refused to talk to Edward until he at least reasoned with me. Alice was outside as Carlisle parked. Edward opened my door. I stepped out and walked past him.

"Bella. Don't start." Alice warned me. I stared at Alice with a bewilder expression at her greeting. "You won't win this argument. The only thing you'll achieve are tears." Alice announced. Ugh stupid super vampire powers. I stomped away from Alice feeling childish but I didn't care. They couldn't just place me anywhere like I was their child. If that's how they were treating me, that's how I would act.

I instantly regretted that thought when Esme greeted me at the door. Well I could act childish toward Alice and Edward right? "Bella. Sweetie, why are you upset?" She asked kindly and concerned. I sighed. "Edward thinks I'm a child and that he can drop me in whoever's care he feels is necessary!" I told her loudly emphasizing the word child. I knew Edward could have heard me in a regular tone.

But I wanted him to hear the anger in my voice. Esme giggled as she quickly glared at Edward. "Esme. Don't encourage her." Edward snarled. "Shush!" I told Edward. "Encourage." I insisted. Esme smiled as she was obviously amused by my reaction. "Well Bella I agree that you're a young lady and that you are old enough to decide where you go. And with whom you stay." She said in a pleasant yet stern tone.

I turned around to glare at Edward. He stared back with a pleading face. I took a deep breath and reluctantly turned away from him. I almost ran into his arms but I couldn't give in so easily. I had to stand up for myself. I sat on the couch as it took more energy then I thought to walk away from Edward. "Don't worry. I'm sure you guys will work this all out." Esme promised.

I smiled in response to the security and certainty her voice held. My smile faded as Edward and Carlisle joined us. Carlisle quickly walked over to his wife. They shared a tender kiss. I couldn't fight the smile. "Bella. Are you really that mad at me?" Edward asked with a hint of pain in his voice. I sighed.

"Edward. I don't like being treated like a small child. I have my own thoughts and voice. I know you love me and all you want is my safety. But when I thought you and Alice were dead. I was safe in La Push." I told him calmly. Edward's eyes became hard as he clenched his fist. "I'm sorry you feel that way. I never meant for you to feel like a child. But your safety comes before anything." Edward said stubbornly.

"Edward! You thinking like that is what caused us to end up here!" I cried angrily. I was ready to apologize to Esme and Carlisle for my inappropriate outburst. But to my surprise they were already gone. "End up like what?" Edward growled angrily. "Here, now having to hunt Riley. If you would have just turned me I wouldn't have to suppress painful memories. Just so I don't have to live them again. Afraid that you'll leave me again." I whispered as tears rolled down my face. "Bella." Edward whispered unknowing of how much he had hurt me.

"I just wanted to be with you always. But Edward my heart cant take another departure from you." I confessed as my chest tightened. Now I knew the real reason why I was so angry with Edward. I blamed him for all the pain he had caused me. But I couldn't regret nor change the pain because I wouldn't trade that for anything. In the end all the pain was worth it. Having Edward in my life was something I was grateful for.

Edward stared at me motionless as my words lingered in the air. I wiped my tears as Alice entered the room. "Tanya is on her way. I just thought you should know." She stated as she stared at me. I knew she was informing me of their arrival. I nodded silently as Alice smiled slightly and left us. "Edward." I said slightly scared of what he would tell me. "I thought I was doing the right thing. Trying to protect you. Everything I did was the best for you or so I thought." He said his voice breaking.

I had never heard Edward's voice crack before. He was in pain because of me. I instantly regretted the argument and knew I should have taken Alice's advice. I cursed myself silently as I anxiously awaited for Edward to finish. "I caused you pain and suffering. And I wasn't able to protect you from Heidi's attack nor the accident you got into because of the letter I sent you." Edward said realizing the damage of his actions.

I ran over to Edward wanting to take all my words and pain away from him. Why did I have to hurt him? I should have just dealt with the pain on my own. He moved swiftly away before I reached him. "Edward. Don't please." I pleaded as I read his expression. He was revaluating all the choices he had recently made.

"Edward. If you leave me again." I paused intensifying my eyes. "I'll die." I finished. Edward's face became stricken with pain and fear at my words. His lips were kissing me before I noticed what had happened. Tears trickled down my cheeks as Edward kissed me with urgency and promising to not leave me. "I'll never leave you Bella. I'll be here as long as you want me." He promised. "I'll always want you." I responded truthfully.

"I'm sorry." He whispered. "Don't be." I smiled. He wiped away my tears as he quickly pressed the buttons on his phone. He spoke extremely fast to whoever was on the other side of the phone. He wrapped one arm around my waist as the other hand held the phone securely to his ear. Edward hung up and quickly kissed me again. I was breathless when he pulled his lips away.

He smiled my favorite smile causing my heart to beat erratically as I felt at ease knowing he wasn't mad nor sad at the moment. "Edward. I'm sorry how I acted before. I'll stay with The Denali's if that's what will keep you at ease." I confessed honestly. I didn't want Edward to worry while he was out hunting for Riley. Edward shook his head in disagreement. "Ooh Bella Swan!" Alice cried loudly.

I stared at Alice confused by her sudden outburst. "Don't act all innocent missy." She accused. "Edward. Her future just disappeared. Which means she's going to run to La Push." Alice said completely disappointment in my future decisions. "Alice what are you talking about?" I asked completely in shock at Alice's assumptions. "Alice." Edward chuckled.

"Bella isn't going to run to La Push." Edward defended me. Ha take that psychic vampire! Even vampire boyfriends stand up for their girlfriends. Or Fiancée in this case. I smiled inwardly at the last part. "Edward, I understand Bella and you just made up. But I can see the future." Alice cried slightly irritated she had to explain that to her mind reading brother.

"I'm taking Bella to La Push." Edward finally announced. "What?" Alice and I asked in unison. Edward chuckled at our reactions. "Bella. Is right. She has a say so in her well being. I keep taking that away from her thinking its for the best. In the end it's the worst possible outcome. So I'm taking Bella to La Push myself. When we're done hunting Riley, I'll come get you." Edward explained his masterful plan as he smiled impressed with himself.

"You cant just cancel. Tanya was on her way already." I tried hiding my relief as much as possible. Edward smiled knowingly. I threw my arms around Edward as my good mood quickly returned. I knew I would be safe in La Push and that Edward wasn't going anywhere. Though we'd have to be separated for a short time I knew we would be reunited.

I kissed Edward as he slipped my ring on my finger.