Chapter 22 Teaser!
"Bella?" His voice was soft, as was the expression on his face when I looked up to him. I noticed that he was now in definite need of a shave. He crouched down next to me and took my hand in his.
"The police are winding things down," he said.
"I can't stay here." My voice was hoarse, whether from tears or fatigue I didn't know.
"Come stay with me," he said. "You can stay with me as long as it takes, Bella."
Tears sprang to my eyes once again as I looked into the kind face before me and his hand squeezed mine.
"What is this, Edward? Why is this happening?"
The hand not holding mine cradled my cheek in its palm. "I don't know, sweetie. But the cops will figure it out. They'll catch this guy. In the meantime, you'll stay with me."
I shook my head slightly. "I'm scared, Edward. I'm really scared."
"I know. Come with me. You'll be safe with me." His hand brushed through my hair before coming to rest at the back of my neck. "I would never let anything happen to you, Bella. I will never let anyone hurt you."
And that is all...for now...
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