Previously, on Kidnapped: Edward kidnapped Bella to protect her but in the process almost kills her himself. He ends up running to face Jasper head on. However, hunting mode has activated Edward's basest instincts and so once he deflects Jasper - as well as a couple others - he comes back to Bella in full hunting mode. He pounces and - plot twist - it's Jasper and Carlisle that prevent Edward from killing Bella. They carry him away. Alice then takes Bella, who fainted, to a hotel room, where they talked about what happened before Bella fell back asleep.
When I awoke the second time, the room filled with light as rays of sun snuck past window curtains.
I felt awed at the moment and moved to get up - when I did, however, the intense aching all over my body gave me a harsh return to reality.
Where am I? Why do I feel so... sticky?
My wandering eyes caught sight of the mirror, and I almost threw up. A dark maroon substance caked my neck, shirt, and face.
No wonder I fainted, I thought, shuffling to the bathroom, taking care to avoid looking in the mirror again. After turning on the shower, I stripped my clothes and got in.
Still shivering, I did my best to breathe deeply. To process.
The water streaming past me blurred my vision. Though the water was hot, I still felt cold: trembling and alone. The water blurring my vision carried some of my blood with it, and for a second I swear I saw those onyx eyes, glaring teeth, clawed fingers reaching for me -
I let out a sharp shriek before I could stop myself.
Deep breaths, Bella. I shook my head at myself, frustrated with my own jumpiness.
I tried closing my eyes to make the images disappear, but the darkness was even more terrifying.
I let out an exasperated sigh and slammed my fist down on the shower faucet. The water sputtered and then it was quiet.
Stepping out of the bathroom, I wrapped the towel around my body and then almost dropped it when I realized I wasn't alone.
Trembling, unable to get myself to move, I watched Alice Cullen watching me, unsure of how to respond.
She took a step toward me, and I couldn't help it - I screamed.
What is wrong with me? My legs gave out and I fell down. Alice rushed toward me as I crumpled to the floor. I flinched but she ignored it, gently squeezing my hand and running her hand along my face.
My face which was wet with tears.
"Oh, Bella, oh Bella, I'm so sorry." Alice's voice was just a murmur. "You can't imagine how horrible he feels. How much he wishes he could take it back."
Yeah, I wish he could, too. My whole body shook with the intensity of my tears. I didn't know how to respond to Alice.
"Alice, I'm - I'm naked," I blushed, holding my towel tighter, relieved at the change in topic.
Alice laughed. "It's okay, Bella! We're both girls here. Plus, we're going to be great friends." She smiled and gave me a conspiratorial wink.
I tried to smile back but I couldn't help it; I shuddered.
She frowned. "Sorry. I guess I didn't see - I mean, imagine how this would all affect how you feel about me." She said "imagine" like it was an ironic word choice.
I couldn't help it - I felt bad. "I'm sorry, Alice. Please don't take it personally. I'm just - Edward was so -"
"Scary," Alice finished. "I know, Bella. I was scared, too. So scared he would hurt you."
"Alice, please don't take this the wrong way, but why do you care so much what happens to me? We've never spoken before, let alone become friends! This is all so unreal. And Edward - I was so shaken and I feel so bad. I made him like this, Alice, didn't I? I made him into some kind of monster, right?"
"Bella, please," she sighed. "What could you possibly have done? Breathed on him? Edward is his own entity and he is responsible for himself. He - oh!"
Alice gasped and her plastic bag fell to the floor. Then in the same moment she turned to look at me and her phone rang.
"It's for you," she whispered, passing me the phone.
A/N: I hope you liked it! Also, was the little summary at the top helpful or just annoying?
