“Hello!” sung Jane’s voice.

I groaned slightly into Edward’s chest. Jane was the last one I wanted to see. In an effort to know how many Volturi had come, I managed a peak toward the direction of her voice. Thankfully, it was only Demetri and Jane.

Edward growled next to me, and I squeezed him to tell him I was fine right now. He stood up, still holding me.

“How nice to see you, Bella! Edward.” She had a smile plastered to her face, trying to be too friendly.

“Why Bella, you look… human.” She sounded almost disappointed, but there was a smirk showing itself and I knew she was anything but.

Edward moved in front of me a bit, not completely hiding me from view though. I watched as Jane’s smirk grew and then she focused her eyes right on Edward.

I felt him being wrenched from my side. He fell to the ground writhing in silent pain and Jane used her gift on him. I couldn’t be hurt by her gift, but watching Edward’s body being tortured hurt me just as much.

“Run!” I saw him mouth the words while he continued to squirm on the ground in front of me.

I couldn’t make my body move. My eyes continued to stare at his body.

“Run!” he screamed at me.

I managed to tear my gaze away. Slowly, my legs took a step backward and I gained better control over my limbs. I turned and ran from Edward. I was no longer safe, no longer in his arms. Tears spilled from my eyes again, but I kept running.

I heard Jane growl at Demetri as he put his arm on hers and held her from running after me. I wasn’t completely sure, but I thought I heard Demetri tell her to let me go. I didn’t know why, and I wanted to turn around and run back to ask him. I couldn’t go back and see Edward, and risk being caught.

My thoughts kept going between Edward and Demetri. It was like tug-o-war and each side was equally strong.

Poor Edward, suffering for me. All he ever did was love me, and protect me. My own stubbornness to leave had landed us there in the meadow where Jane and Demetri found us. It was my fault he was being hurt. I couldn’t stand being responsible. I wanted to go back and try to save him, but I didn’t want to see my angel in so much pain again. I couldn’t get myself to turn around.

Demetri. Why had he stopped Jane? Did he care for me? Why was he here? It’s not like he had a special power for battle. Wouldn’t letting me go get him in trouble?

Edward.

Demetri.

Lost in my thoughts, I was unable to run further. I collapsed to the ground and cried.

I didn’t know how long I was on the ground, but I felt two cold hands reach out and touch my shoulder. Words to fast for me to understand were spoken, and I was pulled into a strong hug. It was Alice.

Alice had found me! She would protect me. I was safer. Edward was still lost, but Alice was here.

She let go and different, strong arms picked me up. Emmett?

Emmett was also here.

I wasn’t lost anymore. I wasn’t alone anymore.

A wave of peace ran through my body and I understood Jasper was here as well.

Between the three of them, I would be safe. Edward was my angel, my protector, but they would do just as well. I just hoped they could find Edward and save him from Jane and Demetri.

Finally safe, my crying softened. I focused all of my thoughts on Alice, Emmett, and Jasper. All of the good times we had together, how I was with them now.

Edward’s pain slipped my mind temporarily and I found peace. I was safe.

I could feel we were running, but I didn’t know where. I was too tired to look up and try to make out where we were. Instead, I shut my eyes tight and tried to think of the Cullen’s, the pack, and Charlie.

I quickly grew tired and welcomed unconsciousness with open arms. I needed to escape this terrible world and all of its horrible events. I didn’t want to have to live through this. Sleep overtook me and I rested peacefully. Not even dreams interrupted me.