EPOV

                Alice called a meeting. Something was wrong, but I couldn’t read her thoughts. She was keeping her mind occupied with other things. We went downstairs. Alice and Jasper were standing in the living room. I was suddenly feeling awkward. Did I have the right to be part of their family meeting? I hadn’t been here for 50 years. Bella was shifting nervously next to me. What was wrong with her? Alice looked at us and glared.

                “Will you two get over yourselves!?” I reeled with shock. What was wrong with her? “Edward, Bella loves you. She’s been moping around for the last half a century. You’re as much a part of this family as she is so get over it! You did what you thought was best. No one faults you for that, least of all Bella. Am I right?” Bella nodded she looked a little shocked. She opened her mouth to speak, but Alice cut her off. “And you, Bella, Edward loves you. He was even worse at dealing than you, form what I hear. He wouldn’t be here if he didn’t. He’s not going anywhere. Can’t you see how he doesn’t want to be apart from you! You two are so ridiculous!” She finished with a glare.

                My mouth was hanging open. I felt an epiphany wash over me. Bella loved me. There was such a sense of rightness about that thought. I hadn’t really believed that she could forgive me, but Bella always surprised me. I looked at her and saw a mirroring expression on her face.

                “She’s right.” Bella said.

                “Yes, she is.”I leaned down to kiss her. Alice gave a little cough.

                “Sit, you two. I have something to say.”

                “Something else?” Bella muttered.

                “I heard that.” Alice said.

Bella and I sat on the couch. I curved my arm protectively around her shoulder. She leaned into me trustingly. The young vampires, Davin and Bree, were sitting on another couch. Davin kept shooting death glares at me. I noticed Bella giving him a warning look.

                Alice and Jasper stood in front of us. Alice looked nervous all of the sudden, her bravado gone; she was fidgeting. Jasper wrapped his arms around her and sent calming waves into the room. He looked worried.