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Hey! So, I was thinking of ending the story here with only the epilogue left. I think this would be a great ending since all of the drama is finally over! But if you think something's missing, let me know. Also, I should really get working on From The Beginning Chapter 11 because I haven't updated it in a while. Don't forget to check out Opening My Heart because I'm hoping to get Chapter 2 out soon. Enjoy and review!

Sam's POV

I stayed by Bella's bed, as I promised, through everything. Even after she had gotten some blood or whatever she needed, she still hadn't woken up.

"Sam, you can go home and rest for a while. I can watch over Bella for you." Jared offered as he walked into the room.

"I'm not leaving."

"Don't you think Bella would have wanted you to take care of yourself while she isn't awake to watch over you?" Jared asked.

"When I let Bella out of my sight, that ended badly. I'm not saying I don't trust you, because I do, but I would be more comfortable if I was watching her myself." I said. "I promised myself not to leave her side ever again. I plan on keeping that promise."

Jared sighed. "Okay, since you want to be so stubborn. Do you want some food or something? I can bring you something."

"I'm good." I replied.

"Okay. Just tell me if you need anything." Jared said before leaving the room with a glance towards Bella.

Bella's POV

Edward.

He lied to me. He left me. He wanted me back.

Why?

I didn't want to be with him or anything, but I couldn't stop thinking about why he wanted ME. He could've had any of the other vampires out there. I'm nothing special. I'm human. There's lots of humans. Was it just because I was his singer? Did he only want my blood all along? All he seemed to do is control me and want my blood more than he wanted me. Did he ever plan on killing me? Was that why he wanted me back? If we got back together, maybe he hoped that I would give him whatever he wanted - meaning my blood. If he claims that he loves me, then why would he let the other vampire hurt me?

He wouldn't.

He wanted my blood and only my blood all along...

Sam's POV

I had been sitting in silence for a while until I smelled a vampire's scent. I stood up and got closer to Bella.

Alice then came into the room, followed closely by Jasper and Emmett.

"She still hasn't woken up?" Alice asked, frowning.

"No." I said.

"She'll be up in an hour. I just saw it." She said.

We stayed silent. It was uncomfortable because we were meant to be mortal enemies, but here we were, watching over Bella protectively.

"What happened to him?" I asked, wanting to know, but refusing to speak any names.

"Who? Edward or Demetri?" Alice asked.

"Both."

"Oh, uh, they still haven't decided. For one, Demetri is in trouble for biting Bella. They are also both in trouble for taking her and interfering with someone else's mate." Alice said. "I'm sorry that Edward did that. I warned him a million times about how bad the future could turn out, but did he listen? No."

I thought about offering to kill them myself, but none of them would want me to kill Edward, so I didn't. Instead, I just nodded and turned my attention back to Bella.

...

I was getting tired and it was 10:34 PM (Jared informed me). However, I kept remembering that I had to look over Bella. From what Alice told me, Bella would be up in 5 minutes and I didn't want to miss that.

"I'll see her later. Maybe." Alice had said. "She'll be up in a couple minutes and everything will be fine."

I waited until Bella slowly sat up, opening her eyes.

"Bella." I sighed in relief, taking her hand in mine.

"Sam. What happened? Where's Edward? Did the vampire really..." She trailed off as her left hand wandered over the bite mark the vampire left on her right wrist. "Oh my god. How did I not get turned?"

"I sucked the venom out." I said.

"What? Isn't that dangerous for you since you're a wolf? Are you okay?" Bella asked frantically.

"I'm fine. I spat it out before I could swallow it. Don't forget that I'd do anything for you." I reminded her.

Bella got off the bed and sat in my lap, kissing me. "I missed you."

I kissed her back, eagerly and roughly. "I missed you too, Bella. I love you."

...

I took Bella back to her house, since she was all better. She had told me that her father was away doing something for his job, so we didn't need to worry about explaining why she hadn't been home.

We went up to her room and she laid down on her bed, kissing me as she pulled me on top of her.

We kissed for a while until things got pretty serious. Long story short, I ended up making love to the woman I loved the most. Bella. My Bella.

Edward's POV

I couldn't understand why Alice, Emmett, and Jasper would bring me here! Didn't they know that I could be fucking killed? Is that what they wanted? Even though all this, I still wouldn't be able to have Bella. But she was only human and I didn't plan on changing her. Maybe it was for the best that I lost her. Alice assured me that my real mate was out there somewhere and I would find her soon, but I wasn't so sure. I simply convinced myself that Alice could see the future and I could rely on that, couldn't I? After all, Alice warned me that messing with Bella might end bad. Having to be here already seemed bad, so I guess that she was right. Maybe I should listen to her to make sure that I don't repeat the same mistakes.

I felt a bit guilty of dragging Demetri into this mess, but I was being stupid at the time. I didn't understand how serious Alice had been and how much Bella loved Sam. Honestly, I didn't understand a lot of what was going on. I had expected my decisions to turn out well in the end, but they didn't. I somehow knew that I would listen to Alice more because she tried her best to warn me that things would not work out well if I messed with Sam and her mate. Alice had been right. I just hoped that Bella would forgive me for messing up so badly.

Alice's POV

I had been having visions of the future that I was sure that Edward was influencing.

From what I could tell, Edward was feeling guilty and wanted Bella to forgive him. He also would listen to me more when it came to the future because I had been right, as usual. It wasn't wrong to doubt the future because it could change based on new decisions that are made, but you should still listen to me when it comes to the future. I just hoped that Edward would listen to me more, especially when it came to Bella because I didn't want her getting hurt by him again. Now, the future looked better than before.