ed & bella

End of Chapter 16

Once she had the lasagna assembled and in the forno we made our way into the living room, both of us sprawling out on the floor, piles of books all over. We talked and joked as we did our homework, occasionally helping each other when we could. Yet again I hadn't realized how much time had passed until Charlie walked into the house, pausing to smile as he walked past the living room into the kitchen.

"Hey kids." He said, grinning as he looked from me to Bella and back again.

The timer went off, letting everyone know that jantar was ready. We both put our books away, teasing each...

End of Chapter 34
***Emmett's POV***

"It's ok." Edward said as he sat up, releasing my arms. "He's calmer now. Emmett don't let them tempt you...this is not the last time they will try."

"The last?" I asked...wanting to ask mais but Edward shook his head and turned so that he could see where Aro, Caius and Marcus were standing.

"I think it would be best for everyone if we took a short break. Demetri..." Aro said as he turned to face the large sulking man in the back. "Could you show our guests to a mais private place for their reunion?"

"Yes master." He said as he bowed and turned to face our family....

End of Chapter 14

"I bet I know what he's thinking about." Quil added, his eyebrows moving up and down. "It's probably Bella."

"Yeah, how's that working out for you Jake?" Embry teased. "How are the bikes coming along?'

"Well, we got all the parts for them."

"And?" Quil asked.

"Well, that's it. I worked on them for about two hours before my father started to pergunta what I was doing." I said as I yawned. "I think I'm doing everything right."

"So you need our help then?" Embry asked as he laughed.

"Yeah, I think I do. Would you both help me?"

"Yes." Quil said as he grinned. "Does that mean that I might...

End of Chapter 31
***Edward's POV***

"Oh Edward." Alec said as he laughed. "I'm not going to let you know anything, you can stop trying. Aro was very specific about this being a certain way. No cheating."

"Fine." I said as I shook my head. "Let's go."

"Lets." Alec said as he turned and started off down the hallway.

I followed him quickly, wanting this entire thing to be done with. I wanted to see my family and find out what was truly going on here,what the point of all this was. We made to the outside of the room, the big wooden doors were closed yet I could hear Caius' voice coming through the...