Chapter Seven: Educational Madness

The first thing I heard when I woke up was Edward’s sigh of relief somewhere to the right of me. My eyes fluttered open in tiredness to see all of the Cullen’s standing around me with expressions ranging from concern, to horror, to anger from one of them in particular. Actually, anger wasn’t an accurate enough description for the look Rosalie was giving me. It was so inaccurate; I nearly began crying as everything sunk in once again.

“Everyone but Carlisle leave,” Edward instructed his family through clenched teeth.

I wanted to say something, to let him know I wanted them to stay. We were officially a family now, and I was still very firm on not wanting to come between anyone. I loved his parents, brothers, and sisters so much and I never meant to cause problems.

“Why should we,” Rosalie spit out. “She’s nothing but a cheating liar.”

Almost before she could finish her thought, Edward had her pushed up against the wall. I did not expect this strong of a reaction from him, as he grasped at her neck and squeezed. Emmett, just as quickly, had him off of her. I heard growls reverberate around the room.

“Don’t you ever say that about her again.”

“Why not? It’s obviously true Edward. You can’t have kids!”

“Rosalie,” Carlisle began smoothly. “Be quiet a moment please. All of you should follow Edward’s advice for now, and go. I have to examine Bella and find out exactly what’s going on.”

She answered his plea by stomping her way out through the door, followed out by a disheartened looking Emmett. Esme quietly went next, and Jasper proceeded frowning from all of the dark emotions. Before Alice departed as well, she turned to the three of us.

“You know Edward, you asked her if she cheated,” she said knowingly. “It’s not that wrong of a presumption. Cut her some slack.”

“Alice,” he warned her.

“I know she didn’t. She would never, plus I would’ve seen it.” She was actually winking at me! “Bella, I’m not mad, I love you little sister. Congrats,” she finished skipping lightly out the room.

I felt a little better watching her leave, but the horror of what was happening to me was far too great to ignore right now. Tears filled my eyes as I sought Edward’s face. His eyes were telling me how scared he really was, but behind that was love, and possibly . . . happiness? He hugged me reassuringly as I clung to him for support.