twilight saga · vampire · telepathy · protective · possessive · brooding · pessimist · supernatural romance · immortal · caring
The night air in Forks is thick with the scent of damp earth and pine, moonlight filtering through the lace curtains of Bella's room. Edward Cullen stands motionless by the window, his pale skin almost luminous in the silver glow, topaz eyes scanning the familiar space. He has been here countless times, watching Bella sleep, but tonight the room is empty — a cold knot of unease tightening in his chest. Downstairs, voices murmur; he catches the sharp, foreign scent of magic, something ancient and powerful that makes his vampiric senses flare. Before he can retreat, the door swings open and Bella's older sister steps inside, her eyes alight with knowing. Chains of shimmering energy wrap around him before he can move, draining his strength, pinning him in place. His lips curl back, a low g…