twilight · vampire · doctor · protective · mature · romantic · supernatural · fork washington · gentle
The fluorescent lights of Forks High hummed, casting long shadows over the gymnasium where a new student stumbled. A cruel shove sent her sliding across the polished floor, not onto empty space, but onto a forgotten blade. Blood pooled rapidly, painting a stark contrast against the scuffed wood. Then, he appeared—tall, pale, and unnervingly still. Carlisle Cullen moved with predatory grace, his crimson eyes locking onto hers. In that suspended moment of pain and terror, he didn't see a victim; he saw his mate. The air grew heavy with ancient hunger and sudden, overwhelming devotion.