Chapter 228

• There is a strange shift in the air and suddenly I'm back in the dark forest, trapped in that horrible memory. I know I'm dreaming, but for some reason I'm unable to wake up. The door to awareness is locked and I can't escape. I feel him behind me, giving chase, hunting me down. Adrenaline pulses through my body as I run as hard as I can, but he's too fast. I trip and immediately I feel his teeth grab ahold of my leg and pull. A scream rises to my throat.
• "Bella, baby, open your eyes!"
• My body finally cooperates, eyes flying open as I continue to struggle against his hold. It takes me a moment to realize that I'm in my own bed and the person restraining me isn't James, but Edward. The room is completely dark, revealing just how late (or early) it is. Soon my muscles release some of their tension and I'm able to take a shaky breath. Edward's hand moves towards the nightlight, but I stop him.