Chapter Twenty-Three

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Edward's PoV

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Edward's PoV

My eyes furrowed, confusion filling my face as I watch Rose take Emily out of the room with her.

"Emily's scent," Carlisle explains, "it calms them."

I shake my head, still slightly confused.

"What do you mean?" I hear Bella ask, "Don't they want to hurt her because of how strong the scent of her blood is?"

Carlisle shakes his head softly, "No, Jasper is the only one who struggles deeply with the thought of hurting Emily. This is mainly because her blood sings to him, but he is learning to control his thirst."

"You saw what happened earlier, Jasper smelt you blood but went to attack Emily because her blood scent was so much stronger than yours. For a moment he wanted to hurt her."

"But he didn't?" Bells whispers.

Carlisle smiles, "Exactly. And that was because Emily projected her emotions on to him, this broke the frenzy and so he fled feeling highly guilty for almost heating his beloved. I'll admit, I've never seen anything like the interaction between them."

"And the others?" I ask in a slight demanding tone, as I was worried for Emily given how she is like my little sister.

Carlisle smiles, "They find that Emily helps them feel human, especially Rosalie. Therefore they feel very calm in her presence, like they are not vampires but humans. As a result they are all rather attached to her and want to protect her."

"So they won't hurt her?" I ask, still worried.

"No, Edward, they won't hurt her, but if you don't trust my reasonings you can go and check on her yourself," Carlisle suggests, "it would probably be best given how guilty Caleb must be, and I know you will be the only one he will listen to."

"I'll take Bella home when you've finished," I reply, glancing over at my fragile mate, gazing over her sad features.

I speed out of the room, into the nearby forest.

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Emily's PoV

I couldn't breathe when Rose held tightly onto my waist steady me. I glance around me and notice several trees and leaves. I fall back onto a rock close by, while Rose drops to her knees, taking a hold of my hands tightly.

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