They had been traveling for a few weeks now. Initially, Vincent proved to have problems being around a human girl without killing her, but Tenzie kept her safe at night when Vincent was at his worst. Eventually, she managed to introduce the vampire to animal blood, which he seemed to enjoy more than human blood. Bella wished all vampires preferred animals over humans, but she knew in that case Vince was one of a kind. Even the Cullens, “vegetarian” vampires through and through, would rather have human blood than animal. They just happened to have morals.

Throughout the first half of the journey, Bella expected Seer to show up again. Probably send them further back in time, maybe to the prehistoric period, but the being never did appear. She figured it was because the girl had told her she would have two halves that she needed to find, not three or more, so there was really no need for her to go further back in time if Vincent really was her other half. However, she wouldn't mind going forward in time, closer to her own time period.

Speaking of time, Bella had been feeling guiltier and guiltier lately, with each town they passed. She knew what time periods both Tenzie and Vincent came from, but they didn't really know when she was from. The vampire already knew something about time travel, she had overheard Tenzie telling him he was from the year 1796, though whether Vince believed him or not was still in question.

With a deep sigh, she decided that the next stop they made, she would tell her companions where, or rather when, she was from. In the meantime, she wanted questions of her own answered, but how she would go about asking them was beyond her. In the end, Bella decided being straightforward was, maybe not the best, but the easiest choice.

“Guys, can I ask you something?” she spoke softly, but her voice had broken the companionable silence surrounding them. In the forest, surrounded by trees, Bella winced as the soft tone seemed to echo loudly in her ears. She felt as though she had destroyed something good by speaking, and now she regretted it.

“Hm?” Vincent looked at her curiously, topaz eyes – they had changed colors about four days ago – flashing with curiosity as he looked at the only female in their trio. “Is something wrong, Bella?”