A/N: So this is definitely like a 'filler' chapter lol. It picks up starting chapter 8 sorry lol. Also from here on out my chapters most likely will have song lyrics attached to them since I tend to write while listening to music.

The Funeral - The Band Of Horses

I'm coming up only to hold you under

And coming up only to show you're wrong

And to know you is hard, we wonder

To know you all wrong, we were

"Whe…where are we?"

I grit my teeth as I turn to Bella. "Well after that little stunt you pulled I had to move us quick. You're lucky I didn't fucking kill you."

"Why didn't you? Just put me out of my misery already."

I fly across the room at her, wrapping my hand around her throat.

"Killing you would be too merciful." I hiss.

She claws pathetically at my hand, trying to loosen my grip. I only squeeze harder. I drop her to the floor as her face starts to change colors, clicking my tongue in disgust. She cries and gasps for air.

"I've been too kind, too generous. You've forgotten that I'm not human. I'm a monster hell bent on draining the life out of you. That kindness is gone Isabella. You step a toe out of line again and I won't hesitate to snap your neck."

She lets out a low wail but doesn't move. I don't let my anger or her silence distract me.

"We're in a cabin in the middle of Alaska. We'll be heading into Canada soon. I took to much blood from you so you were out of it for quite some time. I won't be able to feed from you for a while. The population out here is pretty scarce as well. But I'll make do until we head more north."

Her eyes go wide but she says nothing.

"There's food in the fridge, some clothes in the room if you wish to shower and change."

I say nothing and instead sit on the couch flipping through channels. Bella's breathing evens out again letting me know she must have fallen asleep again, on the floor of all places.

I scoop her up, depositing her on the bed softly. She instantly curls up and snuggles up to a pillow. I pull the blanket over her and stand back and watch.

I don't understand why I'm doing this. Why am I keeping her? Just drain her and be done with it. Why go through the trouble? But the monster wants to gorge himself on her blood for as long as it's available.

I huff and leave the room. I can't be near her with my brain clouded as it is. I'm mentally exhausted. How I wish more than anything that I could sleep right now. Have my worries wash away for a few hours, now wouldn't that be nice.

With Bella asleep I take the opportunity to head into town and get things done. I put shades on before running into town. First stop was to get a car, I pick out an off road capable SUV. After that I pick up a new phone. Thanks to Bella I had to destroy the old one.

The drive back made me fill up with dread. I'm not usually this agitated and for the life of me I couldn't understand why. I feed exclusively off human blood so that couldn't be the cause. Is it her blood in particular? It was a siren song. It called to me even now, only days after over feeding from her. I growl low to myself as I pull up to the cabin, slamming the car door.

I tilt my head up, my nostrils flaring as I take in her scent. She's still inside but she's no longer asleep. Fucking great. I knew I couldn't avoid her forever, but my emotions were in a tailspin. I was still super pissed.

"You're up." I grunt as I walk through the front door.

She whirls around quickly, eyes wide with fear.

She takes a deep breath when she notices it's me. "Yea.. I woke up and got hungry."

My eyes roam over her body again. She showered and changed, the smell of freesias and lavender engulfing me.

"I'm gunna just…yea." She mumbles turning around.

I say nothing. There's no point in filling the silence with pointless conversation.

She finishes cooking her dinner and turns to me.

"We need to come up with some ground rules."

I smirk at her, intrigued. "Oh do we now?"

Her heart stutters which only causes my smirk to widen into a teeth baring smile.

"Well go on. I would love to hear what demands you could possibly have."

"Well for one I don't want you threatening to kill me constantly. I know it'll eventually happen, but I want to be oblivious to that day." She pauses to take a bite of her food.

I hum in acquiesce. I'll give into this demand, it's only fair. I wouldn't want someone threatening to end me with every breath.

"If you're going to keep me hostage then I would love something to entertain myself with. You know like books or movies? I don't want to be bored and no offense I don't want to converse with you."

My eyes narrow. "Done."

Her eyes go wide. "Just like that?" Her voice takes a shocked tone.

"Just like that." I murmur.

"And I want freedom. I want to go outside and-"

I flint towards her. Her breath catches as those chocolate pools try to adjust to my movements. I lean down towards her, my lips brushing her ear.

"You're pushing your fucking luck angel." I breathe into her skin.

She pushes me away, gasping for air.

"Stop that shit." She hisses.

I tilt my head at her. "Stop what?" My voice is butter soft.

"Seducing me. Or trying to." She accuses.

I grin again, maybe this won't be so bad after I chuckle to myself.

Is our girl Bella falling for Edward? Is Edward falling for Bella or just fucking with her? Who knowsss lol