The Shadows

by Danielle Pitter

Drabble form. Mass attacks are made around Seattle by these dark creatures called Shadows. They feed off of light, happiness, and joy and suck them out of their victims, leaving them emotionless. And now they're after Bella. But she doesn't know why or how. Because she doesn't know how powerful she is. Can the Cullens help her discover her true power while protecting their city?

15. Chapter 15

Previously…

"I need to talk to him. Sort this out, 'cause this is just crazy."

"Yeah? Let's go."

~oOo~

We ran back to the Cullens' mansion and everyone was still there. But the girls were glaring at Edward, and the guys were sitting across from him.

Edward and I stared at each other, and his whole demeanor fell. He sighed and rubbed a hand through his hair. Alice was right, he was using a cover up against his feelings.

Carlisle ushered everyone else out of the living room, leaving Edward with a nod before he left us alone.

He sighed deeply and sat on the couch near me. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap at you. I just hate that you don't know a lot about yourself—"

"And you do? You don't know me."

He looked ahead at the centerpiece on the table. "I've watched over you ever since you were a child. I knew you had the potential to be a Caster, I just didn't know when. But when you turned 16, the coming of age for your powers to show, but they didn't, I gave up." He then looked at me, and I saw longing in his eyes. "I wish I could have saved your parents. But I was too late."