The four of us sat around the dining table, formulating plans until Carlisle got home (with burgers for Bella). We covered what we had so far and he joined in the planning. It had to be done before the guys got home.

We finished the plan with no time to spare. We had only just realized in our chairs when Alice said, “Boys in three… two… one…” and pointed at the door. They entered right on cue, laughing. They had a good time, it seemed.

It only took a second for Edward’s expression to change. He caught on.

“Not. Again. We need to get Bella out of here now! She will not be a target again!-”

“-Edward…” I said. He ignored me. We all sat at the table, relaxed and annoyed. He didn’t notice.

He never skipped a beat. “Maybe we can get the wolves to help again. That put things in our favor last time. Lets home they don’t do what Victoria did-” His anxiety clouded his vision, so he couldn’t read our thoughts.

“-Edward.” This time it was Carlisle.

“-Then the last thing we need is the Volturri coming back to see Bella still human. The wedding is coming close and we don’t need that complication, too-”

“-Edward.” Alice’s turn.

“-We just need a plan to keep both Bella and Lexy safe when they arrive-”

“Edward!” Full chorus, including Jasper and Emmett. That made him notice us and our demeanor.

“Chill out, will you? We have it covered!” Alice stated.

He dropped into a chair. “Talk.”

“Only if you’re calm and collected. And don’t talk,” I told him. I was already nervous. Didn’t need his help.

“I’m collected, but this is as calm as you’ll get,” he turned to Jasper, “And you don’t try anything back there.” Jasper held his hands up. He hasn’t done anything to calm the room down, he didn’t think he needed to. “Whether or not I talk depends on what you say.”

“Will you at least save it for the end?” I asked. I really didn’t want him interrupting me, but I know he’ll have something to say.

“Fine.” He was sulking a little. Bella got up and took a seat next to him.

“It’s going to be fine, trust me.” She kissed his cheek. His expression didn’t change.