Previously…
"Vampires have to have special gifts, right? Aside from being a Caster, I don't have any. I'm not strong, I can't fight, I barely made it out alive in my own house when the Shadows attacked, and that's because my powers saved me. I won't hold any more contribution to your family. I'll just be dead space." Tears filled her eyes, and she looked down. Her strong demeanor fell then. "I'd rather be dead then do that to you and your amazing family."
I took her in, holding her tightly.
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"I've seen that you have incredible power. More power than you know now." Alice spoke, and I turned to her.
"How? What kind of power could I possibly have?" I sniffled. Edward's arms were still around me.
"There's no doubt there will be the struggle of any newborn vampire will endure, but in after a few years, your thirst will settle and your power will emerce." She smiled and kissed my clammy cheeks.
Edward sat and took me to sit on his lap. I lay my head on his shoulder and closed my eyes when he rubbed small, soothing circles on my back.
"How are we supposed to defeat those Shadows looming after her? Surely, they will come after her." Rose said.
"We'll figure out a plan to move forward. Maybe even move, if we have to." Esme piped in.