I knelt down on the bright green grass, soaking in the sunshine that rarely showed its face in this small town. I was in one of my favourite places in my small but rapidly growing world, the meadow. My meadow. Our meadow.

Edward is away for just one more day. He's hunting with Emmet and Jasper. He swore he wasn't going far but his word still didn't give me any closure from my anxiety to be with him.

Something caught my eye from the edge of the forest. My head snapped to that direction and for an instant my mind was off Edward. I knew I was putting myself in danger being out here by myself but I needed something to do and I also wanted to take advantage of this time with myself.

I decided it was just the sun playing with my eyes. I looked at my hands and realised I was shaking. I knew I was overreacting and I had to keep telling myself that everything is fine and he'll be back soon.

It felt like hours had gone by, I had been mindlessly starring up at the sky and was brought back to the present when a tear fell to my hand. I hadn't realised I was crying. It's always hard when Edward goes to hunt but I still haven't got used to him not always being by my side.

At that point I heard something from in the forest. A loud crack, like a tree falling. I jumped up in shock and instantly felt guilty for betraying my promise to Edward to keep myself safe while he was gone.

I listened out carefully for anything that could mean danger. I waited but no noise came. I relaxed a little and I could almost hear what Edward would say if he was here. Silly Bella, what did I tell you. Don't go out by yourself. You promised to look after yourself for me.

I was still starring out into the forest when I saw a shadow flash past the bush behind me. I spun around but got my feet caught together. I fell and landed on my hands.

"Ouch!" I stood up carefully, trying not to fall again. I looked around warily for who-ever or what-ever was here with me.

Then I heard a low laugh from behind the shrub in front of me.