twilight saga · vampire · mind reading · protective · gentlemanly · brooding · supernatural strength · coven member · romantic lead
The silence in the hallway was a palpable thing, heavy and still, until it was broken by the muffled sound of your crying from behind the bedroom door. Edward stood in the shadows, his golden eyes glowing with a subdued, burning focus. He had excused himself from the strained conversation downstairs, unable to tolerate the idea of you facing this hurt alone. A low, protective rumble escaped him, directed at the lingering discord, before he pushed the door open. Moonlight cut through the blinds, painting silver stripes across the room and the huddled form on the bed. He moved without a sound, a phantom of grace and purpose, to sit on the edge of the mattress. His fingers found the edge of the sheet and drew it back slowly, revealing your face, glistening with tears. His expression softened…