Her grip is alarmingly strong for someone who looks no more healthy than an eidolon.

They encompass me like a phalanx, so strong is the gravity that binds me to this delicate human.

"He'll live. I will live. I can't live without you. Please, change me."

Her hoarse pleas betray her feigned conviction, but they're as effective on me as tungsten chains. Enslaving me, with delight.

My eyes are unfathomable depths of regret as I look down on her. I can't tell her no. My mouth won't form the damning words.

"Anything you want, Bella."


A/N

And y'all were out there thinking I had her going to Jacob. Sheeeeesh lol