The next few hours of driving were mostly uneventful. I didn't ask where we were going because it didn't matter. The only thing I could concentrate on was the close proximity of Edward.

He was inches away from me. Our hands stayed entwined and my body was unconsciously shifted towards him. We spoke some but for the most part we let ourselves be wrapped up in a peaceful silence. Though thousands of questions were still swimming around in my head I didn't want to voice any of them. I knew there would be a time for that later and didn't want to waste the sweetness of reunion.

Alice and Jasper were in Carlisle's car in front of us and Rosalie and Emmet were behind us in his Jeep. We were close and everyone but me had heightened hearing so talking on cell phones was unnecessary. Whenever Edward spoke too low for me to hear I knew he was talking to his siblings.

As the night began to fall and my eyes were threatening to close, distant city lights came into view. At first there were only a few, but as the time passed they grew in numbers and size. Soon they were a large mob of lights all blending together.

When I turned my gaze to Edward he sensed the questioning in my eyes and said with a grin, "Las Vegas." Their driving pattern must have led us far away from Washington and in several loops that then led us back to the city of mischief.

I'd never been to the famous city and was in a state of quiet anticipation as we began to pass buildings. Neon lights flashed and whizzed by at normal driving speed. It would seem that in a city this big and full they didn't want to test the law.

Soon we pulled up beside one of the bright buildings and they tossed their keys to the valets. Inside we had to pass through the casino to get to the hotel lobby. Many faces turned to look at these inhuman gods. Never had I felt more out of place standing next to these beautiful vampires than now. Saying I felt hideous would be an understatement.

They strode gracefully through the bright room without giving anyone a second glance. I was extremely aware of Edwards arm wrapped around my waist and the way his eyes were constantly lingering on me.

Inside the lobby Alice bounded up to the front desk and startled a woman with a smile plastered on her too-tan skin. After only a few moments Alice walked back to us and then we all slid into an elevator. Well, they slid, I stumbled

They let out amused chuckles as Edward pulled me upright. Being a clumsy human in group full of graceful vampires was not the highlight of my night.

But what was the highlight was slipping into the steaming hot water of a bubble bath. I tried to let my worries slide away into the water but it was very difficult.

I worried about Jacob, who was staying with the pack down the hall, according to Alice. I worried about the safety of them and also of the Cullen's. I worried about Charlie, though they said he was completely safe. But, most of all, I worried about Edward. Was I putting him in danger? Yes.

And it was killing me. I just got him back and now his existence was being threatened, and that meant my existence. I couldn't talk about this to him because he would only laugh it off and assure me that he was in no danger. But the truth is that he is in danger. Everyone is. We're not only dealing with Victoria but now she has friends. And she's figured out how to block Alice by kidnapping Seth Clearwater.

And the cause of all of this was me. I was putting everyone that I loved in harm's way. Could I really just sit back and let this happen? What if I could get away? No, it would never work. Alice would see me planning it and stop me.

But, I had to do something.

. . .

After I was dried and dressed I practically begged for Edward to let me go see Jake. After much pleading he finally agreed. But at his mention of escorting me down the hall way I turned furious.

"I can make it down the hallway by myself, Edward." I said in as angry of a voice as I could muster.

His eyes held the look of mockery. "Really, I'm not so sure. I can't let you out of my sight without you hurting yourself."

My glare turned frosty. "Maybe, I should just let the pack protect me. They would at least let me walk down a hallway!" I knew I was hitting below the belt with that one but didn't see any other way out.

He stiffened slightly and let out a slow nod. With determination I kissed his cheek and then ran to my room to change into a pair of jeans. When I came out I heard the shower turning on and knew Edward needed to blow off some steam.

Emmet and Rosalie had gone downstairs to make use of the casino and Alice and Jasper went on a mini shopping spree. Victoria would never attack here and everyone had relaxed just slightly.

The packs room was way down at the other end of the hallway and it would be a short trek. Halfway down it I saw that there was another elevator than the one we had used. This one would drop of at the other side of the hotel.

Without having a second thought I climbed into the open doors. Alice would see too late. Edward wouldn't be able to hear. The pack wasn't expecting me so they wouldn't be listening. And Emmet and Rose were on the other side of the hotel.

And I could finally do something to keep the ones I loved safe.

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