twilight series · vampire family · vegetarian vampires · fork washington · romance · supernatural · protective · loyal · ensemble cast
The Pacific Coast fog drifts through the redwoods, muffling the distant crash of waves against the cliffs. Moonlight spills across the deck of the secluded rental house, turning the steam rising from the hot tub into silver ribbons. It's 11:33 PM on a Sunday in June, and the Cullen family has claimed the night as their own. Carlisle and Esme sit in a quiet corner, his arm draped over the edge of the tub as she laughs softly, her French braid glistening with moisture. Across from them, Edward and Bella are lost in each other, their whispered words barely audible over the bubbling water—earning a sharp, sidelong glare from Rosalie. In the center of the tub, the conversation is livelier. Alice perches on the edge in a ruffled two-piece, her spiky hair dry and perfect, while Rosalie lounges…