“I’m on sight at Forks, Washington where a frightening occurrence has just been discovered. According to recent tests, the entire town fell lifeless. Police are working to determine a cause of death for the citizens, but none has been discovered yet. One particular interest to investigators is the bear-like creatures that seem to be among the people…”

The television flashed with pictures of all my friends. Among them were what appeared to be bears, but I knew better. I counted them and one seemed to be missing. Jacob had escaped, but probably not unharmed.

“Good thing we figured out how to get American news channels,” Emmett said to Rosalie and Jasper. They had spent the last few days tampering with the equipment. I was surprised they managed considering how far away California, let alone Washington, is.

Alice walked over to comfort me and Carlisle turned the television off. Terrified of all the deaths, which occurred because of me, I soaked Alice’s shirt with my tears.

“Jane and Demetri?” Esme asked.

“I don’t think so. At least five, maybe even ten. No body looked scared or surprised, they were taken at the same time. And the wolves…” His voice trailed off. We all understood how big the threat was.

As if cued, the phone rang and an exchange of glances told me it was probably Jane. Carlisle handed the phone to me.

“Hello?” I stuttered, trying to hold back sobs.

“Hello, Bella!” It was Edward! My Edward. He was okay, he was safe. I looked up and every one had a grin on their face. They had all hear. “Are you safe, love?”

“Yes. I missed you so much. I love you.”

“Mmmm. It’s nice to hear you say that.”

I was about to respond but Jane’s voice interrupted me.

“Very good, Bella. We are all so pleased to hear you love Edward. Now, wouldn’t you like to see him? Of course! What a silly question. Let’s set up a meeting. How about same time, same place, three days from now. Looking forward to it.” With that, the phone clicked as Jane hung up. I let the phone fall from my hand.

Jane still had Edward. What had been perfection just a minute ago when I heard his voice, shattered. I was broken, not safe anymore. The Cullens might be here, but all of the vampires in the world could not make me feel as protected and comfortable as I did with Edward.

The force of the pain of losing Edward still surprised me after all these days. Pushing Alice away, I tried to hide from the world. I smothered my face in the mattress and pulled the covers over my head. The pillow was between my hands being clawed and pulled at with all my strength. Each time Jasper tried to calm me, I screamed in frustration at the unwanted emotion and continued.

This was hell.