part 22

Leah called that afternoon. She said she was babysitting Claire and wanted me to come hang out with them. She was watching Claire until ten and Claire would be in bed at eight. It sounded nice. In a weird way. I figured I was as safe there as I was with the vampires. As I was wondering how to go about obtaining the Cullens' permission, Alice skipped in. She looked curious "Your future just disappeared" She said matter-of-factly. Edward was passing by the hall and paused. Bella wasn't near, so he had full access to my mind. "You don't have to ask permission. You are our guest. Just let...