Chapter 20

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Isabelle’s P.O.V.

I got back to my apartment at one in the morning and only left after I made the guys promise not to leave me behind. I had used my situation to my advantage and had given Dylan the puppy dog eyes as a plea and he’d just sighed and nodded his head, so I felt secure that they wouldn’t go without me.

The twins were the ones who were adamant that I should be left behind; apparently they hadn’t quiet taken to me yet. They kept saying that I would be of little use and would only slow everyone down, I do agree to a point, I don’t have four legs like the others, but I have vowed to show them what I’m made off. They seem to think I belong at home, probably in a kitchen, men! They had been complaining about my coming all evening and in the end Eric had to threaten them with violence before they would shut up.

I couldn’t take my eyes off Eric, he is mysterious and has a look about him that’s dangerous which is a combination that just screams hot and I’m sure I could count on one hand the girls who think otherwise. In doing so I couldn’t avoid a few awkward moments where his eyes would meet mine. We’d been stuck in the room for an hour planning when I caught myself staring at Eric, he looked up and met my eyes and a cocky grin spread across his face because he had caught me in the act, I blushed and turned away only to look into the face of a pissed of Dylan who was glaring daggers at Eric, yep awkward.

I was just leaving the pack house when Eric approached me. “Hey Isabelle.” He called after me as I reached for the door handle.

“Oh hey Eric, you can call me Bella if you like.” I say with a blush.

“Cool. But doesn’t everyone call you Izzie?”

“Yeah they do around here, but that was just so I could forget my old life, however, it’s caught up with me and I much prefer Bella to Izzie, so I’m changing back again.” I’m rambling and I catch myself to try and save myself from further embarrassment.

“Yeh I like Bella.” He states. We stand in an awkward silence for a moment before he continues. “I was just wondering how you were getting home?”

“Erm I’m walking, why?”

“Because It’s half twelve and you shouldn’t be out by yourself at this time. So I’m going to walk you.” He states with a serious face. It comes as a surprise that he would offer to do such a thing so I just nod in reply and turn to leave.

We were walking at a leisurely pace, neither one of use in a hurry, the first five minuets had been spent in awkward silence but I could feel the tension slowly being left behind.

“Thanks for standing up for me back there,” I say truly grateful.

“No problem and I meant what I said, I’ll look after you.” I didn’t doubt it. “Ignore the twins, you’ll warm to them.”

“Not likely.” I say with a laugh. We laps into another silence, however this one is more comfortable. We are slowly nearing my flat and I find myself wishing I lived further away.

“You know he’s following us right?” Eric asks in a gruff voice, it’s a genuine question.

“Yeah.” I sigh. “He’s usually around somewhere, he's probably also listening to our conversation.” Eric just leans in closer.

“Then we should probably make it interesting for him.” He whispers seductively in my ear making me shiver.

“Are you cold Bella?” He asks innocently.

“A little.” I lie and he just laughs and throws an arm over my shoulder pulling me into him.

When I get to my door I unlock it and turn around to face him and he’s a lot closer than I anticipated.

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