By the time I made it back to the pretty, soothing part of the castle, I was completely lost. I figured eventually I’d run into someone or a familiar hallway if I just kept moving, so I did. Maybe not one of my brightest ideas.

A sultry voice met my ears after ten mindless minutes of my journey. I paused, suddenly wanting my presence to go unnoticed, but I wasn’t sure why. Moments ago I’d wanted to meet someone, anyone, so I could get back to the comfort of my own room and wait for news from Carlisle about Charlie.

“You know I could do things to you that you’ve never even dreamed about…not even in your deepest, darkest fantasies,” Tanya said temptingly her voice pitched low and promising a good time.

My heart missed a beat as I waited to hear who would respond, but already knowing deep down who it would be.

“I’m sure you could,” Edward answered smoothly, a bit of laughter in his voice. “And I’m sure it would all be very enjoyable, but I’m afraid I must refuse.”

“She’s not worthy of you, Edward. She practically fucked Demetri, a complete stranger mind you, right in front of you! How can you still want anything to do with her?”

“I love her,” he replied simply as though giving the answer to two plus two.

“I know…but, like everything else…love fades. I could make you happy.” There was a brief pause and she continued. “She’s no good for you. I saw you…how messed up you were…” she trailed off and I found myself moving cautiously forward as quietly as possible, though why I was bothering was a mystery. They had enhanced senses. Surely they were aware of my heart beating and my scent. They could just be that distracted, I thought to myself as I took still a few more steps toward the room.

“You take her back, and mark my words, she will hurt you again and again.”

“It would be no less than I deserve for the hell I’ve put her through, Tanya,” he stated softly, a deep ache in his words that wrapped around my heart and squeezed tightly making me wonder how I could’ve hurt him the way I had with Demetri.