A/N: The sequel, Cold-Skinned, is finally up! You like that little ending I did in Stolen Kisses? Let's see what happens next! And yes, I pulled a little Breaking Dawn part 1 stunt haha! I'm making this whole chapter in Edward's point of view and possibly the next few. Edward's POV:

"You don't know how long I've waited for you. And so the lion fell in love with the lamb."
–Edward Cullen, Twilight

October 29, 1918

I opened my eyes.

I looked around the room; everything was so clear…so breathtaking. I could see everything! My throat ached; I was thirsty. Blood. "How do you feel?" I looked to my right to see Doctor Cullen.

"Why did you do this to me?" I was furious. It was absurd! Vampires couldn't be real, but yet here I was; pale white and ice cold. Throughout all my rage, I suddenly remembered where I was, and what happened. I looked around again. "Where is she? Where's Bella?" I asked.

"She wanted me to change her as well…when I did, and the venom had spread, she stayed here, but then took off for blood." He said, "I haven't seen her since."

"Wh-? No! Bella, why would she…..why would she leave?" I asked, feeling slightly heartbroken. She was gone?

Carlisle nodded sadly, "I think she lost track of what she was doing…she let her instincts take over…it could last decades before she realizes what she's done." I couldn't imagine Bella harming anyone. She wasn't a murder! I couldn't stand for this!

"Why did you change her?" I asked angrily.

"She wanted to be with you, Edward." Carlisle replied, "She wouldn't take no for an answer."

"I don't want her to be like this!" I hissed, "To be a monster! She doesn't deserve this!"

"She wanted this," Carlisle said lightly. "I'm sure she's looking for you…you should get some blood…animal blood."

I laughed bitterly, "Animal blood? What good would that do me?"

"For starters, it'll make you weaker than a normal vampire…but it'll keep you from feeding off humans…you'll be able to live among them without them knowing a thing…at least, as long as you're careful."

I stood up. Any kind of blood sounded good at this point. "Did Bella say anything before she left?"

Carlisle shook his head, "She took off before I could even talk to her." I nodded. She was probably gone forever. "There are woods behind the hospital…deer pass through there often. I suggest you feed off them until we relocate."

"Relocate?" I asked. "No…I'm not going anywhere with you…" I said. I hated the man—monster—in front of me. "I'm going on my own."

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It felt like I had no control over myself. I couldn't keep up with my speed, my thoughts, my emotions, my strength….my thirst. Everything was completely up to nature now. I could see miles ahead of me as I headed for the forest. The temptation of human blood and man slaughter ruled over my mind. I could do it, and get away with it; I was positive about that.

What was I saying? Why would I want to kill these humans? I was exactly like them once. I didn't want to be this indestructible monster…I was a killer; the world's most dangerous predator. And now so was Bella. She was off somewhere, the thought and taste of human blood clouding her mind probably. Oh how I missed her a lot. It wasn't like her to just run off; but from what I was feeling now, I was slowly starting to understand why she did.

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March 13, 1929

I spent the next decade, looking all over for Bella. I couldn't find her anywhere. My love was gone; I had to face the truth. I ended up heading back to Vancouver when I picked up the scent of Carlisle. I hadn't seen him for the last ten years either. I killed many people, and I could only see myself as nothing but a murderer. Maybe it was time I joined him; I could live amongst the humans and not want to kill them. That would be a nice change.

March 14, 1929

I followed the trail until I reached a large house in, basically, the middle of nowhere. Trees thickly wound together, creating a heavy looking forest. I was in Forks, Washington. What was Carlisle doing here? I walked up to the house; it was very open for a vampire. He must have heard me because before I could look into the window, he was there at the door. "Edward…I didn't expect to see you?" Carlisle greeted, giving me a small smile.

"I was passing through to Vancouver…I caught your scent." I replied. I hadn't noticed the other vampire behind him.

"Well it's good to see you again." Carlisle said, "I don't suppose you're staying though."

"No I was here for that actually." I said, "I don't want to be a monster…I've killed people…innocent people. I don't want that."

"So you have come to stay?" Carlisle asked. I nodded. "Well, there's enough room here. And it's usually always raining," That was good to hear. The last thing I needed was to expose myself in front of the humans. The woman stepped forward and smiled, "Ah, Edward this is Esme…my wife." I nodded and returned a small smile.

"Hello Edward." She said, holding her hand out for me. I shook her hand and nodded.

"Hello Esme…" When Esme left, though she could still hear us, I turned back to Carlisle, "Have you seen her?" I asked, "Bella, I mean." Carlisle shook his head.

"It's been almost over a decade Edward. I hate to even think negative, but I don't think she'll be back." I shook my head. Maybe I was destined to be alone forever.

"Is there any blood nearby?" I asked. Carlisle looked around, listening. I could hear his thoughts. He was thinking of different places.

"There are some elk and mountain lions throughout these woods. Deer even." He replied. "Most come from the south." I nodded and headed out into the woods; following the scent of a mountain lion. I could see it, no further than thirty yards away. I stood still, quietly picking up a sharp stone. I threw it with a hard force, watching it slice through the skin of the mountain lion. It let out a loud groan of pain and I lunged for it, sinking my teeth into its throat. The blood satisfied; it tasted better than deer. It wasn't like human blood, but it made me feel…normal.

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A/N: How do you guys like the sequel so far? Is it good? Bad? Review maybe?