Chapter 147

• My father stays close as well moving to stand behind Leah, almost as if he is preparing for battle. It doesn't take me long to realize why. I can hear a deep and threatening growl escape Edward's lips and feel his arm tighten around my waist as his father and grandfather slowly exit the house, making their way towards us. Carlisle is in the lead, with what has to be Edward Sr. directly at his back. For a second, I'm distracted by seeing Edward Senior for the first time. I've heard so much about him, but seeing him in the flesh is very strange. He is a good looking man with cloudlike white hair and a thick white beard. When he comes closer I can quickly see where Carlisle has gotten his cold eyes from. Flipping through my memory of the Council meeting, I recall seeing his face and when I see that he is injured, wearing his arm in a sling, I remember how Edward had flung a man against a wall… had that been Edward Senior? Before I am able to consider my inner questioning further, I'm drawn back to the present when I feel Edward's body begin to violently shake next to me.
• Locking onto his emotions, I can feel an overpowering rage that appears to have risen at just the sight of his father and grandfather and I quickly realize that Edward's wolf is simmering just below the surface, ready to break out and attack. Releasing Leah's hand, I turn and lift my hands to cup both of Edward's cheeks, forcing his gaze to mine. As soon as I am met by the electric green eyes of his wolf, I send a wave of comfort in his direction, hoping that my efforts may calm him down enough to keep his wolf at bay. The change in him is instantaneous. His trembling body goes still, his emotions stabilize and his familiar emerald eyes replace the electric green. My Edward is back.
• Behind me I can feel Carlisle's watchful gaze, but before I turn to face him I mouth a few silent words of reassurance to my mate.