Chapter 7: Never Ended

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I hesitated. “Edward… what are we going to do?” The gas had dwindled to a dangerously low supply.

He pushed his lips together.

“Edward...” I breathed softly, my heart fluttering wildly, as I feverishly tried to settle any shades of despair in my voice. “Edward?” My brow furrowed and my heart sighed heavily. “Edward?” I pleaded. It wasn't just my life anymore, it wasn't just his life anymore, it wasn't just the baby’s anymore, it was us. All of us. “Edward...” my voice cracked with despondency.

“Shh...” his voice was soft upon my ear. His cold hand, tracing circles into my palm. My head fell into his chest and his arm wrapped around me as I sobbed. “There aren’t many options,” he said delicately.

I nodded into his breast, “But there is one, right?” I asked, my breath heavy.

“It is dangerous,” he continued, his voice wavering, unsure.

My breathing stilled for a moment, my eyes shutting tightly before my warm breath hit his chest again. “But it'll work?” I said finally.

“Hopefully.” His fingers intertwined with my hair, his cool fingers running down the nape of my neck. I shivered, and his hand flew from my neck. “Sorry, love,” he said softly, repressed. My head lifted slowly off, as my hand ran across my eyes, wiping the clumps of tears that had clung to my eyelashes.

The car was silent, his breaths stopped, and his face oddly contorted. Suddenly, his hand crashed down on the steering wheel in controlled rage and he muttered forcibly under his breath.

“Edward?”

“I'm so sorry, Bella,” he said, looking at me painfully, tears certain to have been in his eyes if he was able to cry. His staggered breathing tore through the air.

“Edward…”

His hand came up to his head, running through his hair, as he sighed. “I just wish we could call Carlisle,” he finally said dejectedly.

“Didn’t you bring the cell phone?” I asked in alarm. I had forgotten about Charlie.

“Yes,” Edward growled, his eyes flicking up to the rearview mirror. “But there’s no reception.”

“Check again,” I chided uneasily, my face twisted in confusion.

“There won’t be any reception… not as long as we’re followed,” Edward said testily, his index finger pounding agitatedly against the steering wheel.

“What?” I whispered, my heart thudding uncomfortably against my chest. His lips pursed in a thin line and my terror escalated. “It has to do with… him… doesn’t it?” I choked out.

Edward stiffened slightly before giving me a curt nod.

“What does he do?” I didn’t want to know. It would make it more real. Nightmares weren’t too realistic, were they? Of course, there was much more in the world then I could’ve ever expected. Vampires, for one. Blood-thirsty vampires who wanted my blood. I marveled at Edward’s self-control.

“He…” Edward started delicately, almost as if he didn’t want to admit it to himself either. “He was originally wanted by the Volturi, who I am sure are still keeping close tabs on him. Just another complication. If they are tracking him, they could very well be led closer to you.”

My eyes glazed over, my mind a void. It never ended, never ever, never, never. A blood-crazed hunter who lusted for my blood followed just behind us, and the people who wanted to change me, change me and my baby, followed closely behind. It never ended. I screwed my eyes shut, squeezing them together tightly as I struggled to regain control of myself. “What can he do?” Each word came out slowly, like honey.

“He has the power to obstruct, to poise interferences when he wants to.” Edward’s lip curled as my mind fuzzed in confusion.

“What does that mean?” I whispered, my heart rate escalating.

“He can repress former thoughts, obstruct your senses so danger doesn’t seem as imminent.” Edward’s teeth flashed dangerously as he talked through them. “He is a great hunter, he will interfere with your past thoughts, if you last thought he was dangerous, he will encourage your mind into thinking he is your haven,” he continued, his voice growing faster, increasing in pitch. “He lures people forward with great skill; unlike James, he does not need to play with your fear. He will not have to take the pains to trick you, only trick your mind to bring you forward to him.”

My hand shook violently. “So he always gets his way…”

Edward said nothing for a moment, not breathing before diverging more. “It only works when he looks into your eyes. Never look into his eyes.”

My gaze lowered, staring blankly at the carpeted floor of the Volvo, as if he was present in front of me. “So the phone?” I asked sickeningly; it never ended.

“He can obstruct physical signals as well. He has blocked the cell phone frequency every where we go, blocking a new one as we head into another area.” Edward’s attempt to infuse his voice with a cool collectiveness didn’t match his stiffened posture, both obvious facades in his hopes to calm me down.

My throat felt stiff, my tongue parched, and my brain whirled. Moments passed; enough for a lifetime. “Edward,” I whimpered.

Edward’s agonized eyes trailed slowly toward my own.

“Tell me the truth…” I murmured, petrified, “is everything going to be okay?”

His hand squeezed mine, and I squeezed back as my knuckles grew whiter.

“I would never let anything happen to you.”

“Pppromise?” I trembled, my head once again falling onto his chest. There was a moments pause, before I felt his cool breath against my scalp.

“Promise,” he breathed. “Promise.”

I know it’s been a long time, and this is a little shorter than usual, but I am already working on the next chapter right now. Life just got super crazy, so I haven’t had as much time recently. Anyway, hopefully this is still keeping your interest; I know I spend a lot of time developing singular moments. Please review! Constructive criticism is greatly appreciated. :)

Edward’s lip curled. “You can swim, right?”

My head jarred at the impact, even though he was wrapped securely around me as we crashed through the window.

“Alice,” I gasped, shivering as fresh air filled my lungs, my chest pounding piercingly.

Things are subjected to change a tad as I edit. :)