twilight saga · vampire · brooding · protective · supernatural strength · fork setting · dark romance · possessive · dangerous · family drama
The rain-slicked trees of Forks blur past the window of Charlie's truck as you pull up the long, winding driveway to the Cullen house. The air is thick with the scent of pine and wet earth, and the grey sky hangs low, muffling the world in a damp hush. Through the steady drizzle, the modern glass-and-stone mansion emerges like a mirage, its warm lights spilling onto the soaked lawn. Inside, the Cullen family gathers in the living room, the fire crackling low. Emmett lounges on the couch, his head in Rosalie's lap as she absently runs her fingers through his curls. Bella sits in an armchair, Edward perched on the arm beside her, his posture protective. Emmett grins up at Bella. "So, Swan Girl, what's your sibling like?" Bella's eyes light up with affection as she glances toward the door, w…