Demetri left us in the reception area so that he could go have his meal. The thought caused me to shudder. We waited until dark and left as soon as Alec told us we were free to go. Everything after that was a blur to me. I started to slowly gain my energy back and I was able to walk onto our plane going back to the United States. We first landed in Atlanta and then took a connecting flight to Seattle. I slept most of the way there. I said a couple of words to Alex but remained quiet mostly. I was shaken awake as we started to land in Seattle. I got up and grabbed my bag and followed everyone off of the plane. As expected, my family was waiting for us. I think the only person that was surprised by this was Bella.
Jasper was the first one that I saw. Alice immediately went to him and they stood next to each other. They stared into each others eyes and I felt that they were having an intimate moment.
Esme grabbed Bella and pulled her into a hug. "Thank you so much." She then threw her arms around me. "Don't you dare put me through that again. That goes for the both of you." She pulled away from me and looked at Edward.
Me and Edward both give her a small smile. "Sorry mom," we say in unison.
"Thank you Bella. We owe you," says Carlisle.
"No you don't," replies Bella.
Carlisle turns to me and gives me a hug. "Do you have any idea how worried we all were. You just disappeared without telling anyone where you were going. Your grounded until further notice. Thank you though for going to save your brother." I give him a small smile and nod. I was in deep trouble, not that I could blame them. I did put them through a nightmare.
We all exit the airport and headed to the parking garage. I stopped walking when I saw Rosalie and Emmett leaning against a black sedan. Edward instantly stiffened while I just stared at her.
"Don't," interjects Esme. "She feels terrible."
"As she should," replies Edward. I ignore everyone talking as I stare into Rosalie's eyes. So many emotions started going through me. I was relieved to see her but angry about what she had done.
"Sophie..." she starts to say.
I just shake my head at her. "Not right now Rosalie." I turn and follow Alice and Jasper to Carlisle's car. I needed some space from Rosalie. I needed time to think.
Alice and Jasper decided to run home since Carlisle's car couldn't fit all of us.
"Sophie. I understand why you left but please don't ever do anything like that ever again. You didn't even leave a note behind. All of us kept thinking the worst." Carlisle kept driving but he was looking at me through the rear view mirror.
"Sorry dad. It won't happen again."
"Until further notice you are under curfew. You will be going back to Forks High School. After school you will come straight home. You are not to be left alone when we need to go hunt. Someone will stay with you. Oh and no video games for two weeks." Great. I had to stop myself from complaining. I wanted to voice my objections but I did deserve to be grounded.
I let out a huff. "Fine."
"I hope you understand why I am doing this Sophie. We love you. We don't want to ever lose you." I smile at Carlisle and Esme.
"I know. I love you guys too. I promise that I won't do anything like that again." The rest of the car ride was silent. When we pulled in front of our house I immediately got out. I smiled at the house, our home.
"Well, are you going to show me around?" I grimace and look at Alex. I almost forgot that he was still here.
"Just because Aro said we are mates doesn't mean we are together. We shared one kiss, that doesn't mean that we are dating or anything. I don't even like you." That last part was a lie. I'm pretty sure that he can see through my lie.
Alex just smiles at me. "I'm glad that you haven't lost your spunk. One of the many things I like about you. Don't worry, you'll come around eventually." I give him a smile before heading into our house.
All of the sheets that had been around our furniture had been removed. It was like we never left. I looked at everything around me before heading to my room. My room looked the same. I smiled as I walked to my bed to unpack my things.
I picked up a book and started to read it after I was done unpacking. I was just finishing a chapter when I heard a knock at my door. I looked up in time to see Rosalie entering the room. I just stared at her, I didn't know what to say.
"Hi. Do you mind if I come in?" I could tell that Rosalie was nervous. I looked at her for a moment before sighing.
"I don't mind. Come in." I closed my book and scooted over on my bed so that Rosalie could sit down. We didn't say anything for a little while. We just stared at each other, not knowing what to say.
Rosalie was the first one to speak. "I can't tell you how sorry I am. When Jasper told us...I wasn't thinking straight. I should have called Alice first but I didn't. I wasn't really thinking straight when Jasper told me why Alice was in Forks. I was so upset that I called to tell Edward and then Alex without thinking. I didn't know that Edward was going to go to the Volturi. That's no excuse though. When I told him what happened...I'm glad that you didn't hear our conversation. I can't begin to explain how sorry I am Sophie. I put everyone in danger." I stared at Rosalie as she spoke. I didn't say anything for a while.
"I wish that you had called. You should have called Alice or called me. I would have answered the phone. I know that you dislike Bella, but telling Edward that we can be a family again with her being gone is terrible. I know that I should have stayed in Denali or at least left a note. I know you didn't mean to, but our lives were in danger. Aro almost kept me there in Volterra. I was going to be forced to stay until Marcus showed Aro the ties that I have with everyone. I've never been that scared in my life."
I pause and look at Rosalie. "I am sorry though. For running off and scaring you. I promise I won't do anything like that again." She smiled and pulled me into a hug.
"I love you Sophie." I smile and pull away.
"I love you too." We are then interrupted by a knock. I turn to see Emmett looking at us.
"Hey we need to go downstairs. Bella's here." I look outside to see that it's dark outside. I didn't realize how late it had gotten.
I get up and follow Rosalie downstairs. For once she's not glaring or scowling at Bella. I walk and stand beside Alex. I look up to see Bella standing in front of the room looking at all of us. Edward was standing by the stairs looking miserable.
"Hi. So I'm going to get to the point. You all know what I want. I know what I'm asking is a lot. With everything that happened in Volterra, the only thing that I can think of is to vote."
"You don't know what your asking. This is completely unnecessary," interjected Edward.
Bella turns to Edward. "Shut up." She turns back to all of us. "Alice?"
Alice is instantly smiling. She runs up to her and embraces Bella into a hug. "I already consider you as a sister. Yes."
"I'll vote yes too. It would be nice to not wanting to kill you all the time." I cracked a smile at Jasper's answer.
"I vote hell yeah." Emmett bounded over to Bella and embraced her into a hug.
Bella smiled at Emmett and then turned to Rosalie.
"I'm sorry about what I put you through. What I put all of you through. I cannot thank you enough for going to save my brother. But this isn't the life that I would have chosen. I wish that there was someone to vote no for me. So my answer is no." Bella just stared at her. I don't think she was really surprised at her answer.
Bella then looked at me. I raised my eyebrow at her. "I get to vote? I'm only human Bella."
"I know but you are a Cullen. You are Edward's sister." I smiled at her comment.
"Then my answer is yes. It looks like I will be joining you soon anyways." I chose to ignore the grumbling coming from Rosalie and Edward.
"My vote is no. I'm with Rosalie. It's not a life I would have chosen and I don't relish the thought of Sophie being in danger." I turn to Alex and gave him a look.
"Since when were you included in this conversation?" Alex flashed me a smile.
"Since I've officially joined all of you. I've decided to stay here with you permanently."
"What! Who told you that you could do that!"
"Carlisle and Esme did actually." I whirled my head over to Esme and Carlisle.
"He asked and we accepted his request Sophie." I grumbled under my breath but didn't say anything.
Esme and Carlisle then turned to Bella. "I already consider you as a daughter. My vote is yes." Bella smiled at Esme.
"Thank you." Carlisle didn't say anything as he walked closer to Edward.
"Why are you doing this to me?"
"You've made it clear that you can't live without her. That you won't live without her. I'm not about to lose a son."
Edward grimaced and looked at Bella. She smiled at him slightly. He knew he was defeated but I knew he had something else up his sleeve. He soon left to take Bella back home.
Once they left I let out a yawn and turned to Alex. He looked at me and chuckled. "I guess that's the signal for you to get some sleep."
I give him a smile before heading to my bedroom. I get to my door and turn around to look at Alex.
"I know going back to Volterra was hard for you. I want to thank you. I'm not really sure what I would have done if you weren't there."
Alex gave me a smile. Not one of his cocky smiles, he gave me a genuine smile. "Your welcome. I'm not sure what I would have done if anything happened to you. I plan on staying here Sophie. I'm never going to leave you."
"Please don't ruin this. Your starting to sound like a stalker."
Alex chuckles. "Good night Sophie."
"Night Alex."
So that is the end of New Moon. Sorry that it took so long to update. Work's been exhausting. I will have the first chapter of Eclipse out soon. I hope that you have been enjoying this story and thank you so much for reading this! Until next time everyone.