Lilliana Swan (Unedited)

Chapter 20

"That you two never only sleep." I said

Jasper looked at me wide eyed like he couldn't believe I just said that. Soon the bell rang and we all headed to class. When the day was over I head toward my car and Jasper followed. I got in and he got in after me sitting in the passenger seat.

"Can I help you with something?" I asked

I started up the car.

"I just got you back I'm not letting you out of site unless I have to." Jasper said

"Okay. I'm headed to the police station." I said

We drove in silence, it was a nice silence not a awkward one. I pulled into the station and a few seconds later Bella pulled in. Bella, Edward, Jasper, and I walked in and towards Charlie. I see him talking to Doug and Nancy Biers whose faces are etched with grief and worry. I freeze, I feel Jasper's arm tighten around my waist.

"Are you alright?" He ask

"We'll talk about it in the car." I said

We then finish walking towards dad.

"So--what was that at school? What did Alice see?" Bella asked

"Nothing. Something about Mason. It was innocuous." Edward said

"Didn't seem that way." Bella said

"I was just worried that everyone would notice how strange Alice is." Edward said

"I think that ship sailed a long time ago." Bella said

Charlie looks up and over at us. He gives us a look to keep our distance.

"He'll get over it someday. Don't worry." Bella said

"No. That's not what's bothering him. Those people. Their son has gone missing." Edward said

"Their son has done more than just gone missing." I said

They all gave me a weird look.

"Don't look at me like I've gone crazy." I said

"Do you three know something about this?" Bella asked

"Seattle. Unexplained disappearances, killings - we've been tracking it for a while." Edward said

"Really? You three think..." Bella said

"Our kind generally stick to victims who won't be missed. Or they move on quickly. But whoever's in Seattle isn't playing by the rules." Jasper said

"You said - if vampires kill too conspicuously, the Volturi step in-- But - if they go to Seattle, they could come up here see I'm still human--" Bella said

Edward turns to her, strong, reassuring.

"We won't let it get that far. We'll protect you, whatever it takes." Edward said

I went to say something else but dad stopped me.

"You ready, Ana, Bella?" Dad asked

As dad walks toward us all of our eyes go to the biers as they exit.

"I'll call if I hear anything at all." Dad said to the Biers

I see dad out a picture of Riley into his case. We all then head towards the exit. And anyone with eyes can see that there is tension between Dad and Edward.

"It is just us tree for dinner right?" Dad asked

"Dad--" Bella started

"I'm just dropping Bella off, sir. (to Bella) I'll see you tomorrow. (heads off, then stops) Oh. Bella, my parents wanted me to remind you about that airline ticket they gave you for your last birthday. (to Jasper) Are you coming Jasper?" Edward asked