A Hybrid's Love [E. Cullen]

Chapter 13

~AYAME'S POV~

After I got dressed and thanked Mom for breakfast, Edward drove me to school in my truck. I was nervous about what we were about to do, but I knew it was time. I hated lying, but this was making me nervous as heck.

"It'll be okay. I'll be right by your side the entire time." Edward spoke, knocking me out of my thoughts. He held my hand and rubbed his thumb soothingly.

"I know." I replied then let out a breath. "Let's do this."

A second later, the truck was parked. Edward helped me out and then wrapped his arm around my waist. While walking towards the school, I waved at Angela and got her attention. She waves back, but then shyly put her walls back up and lowered her hand. When Edward and I got closer to everyone, they noticed my ring.

"Whoa, where did Ayame get that ring? It's gorgeous!"

"I know that ring, she always wears it on her middle finger."

"Why is she wearing that beautiful ring on her ring finger?! Did Edward propose?!"

"Awe, that's so romantic! They are perfect for one another!"

"They're all staring." I say to Edward.

"I know, babygirl." Edward replied. "Well, not that guy. Oh, wait, he just looked."

"Jealous?" I tease.

"Of course. You are mine after all." He whispers seducing before gripping me tighter. But it only turned me on.

~TIME SKIP~

Edward held up his end of his promise. I was relieved when Angela kindly answered my phone call and agreed to meet up with us at the river. Unfortunately, Isabella eavesdropped on her and demanded to come along.

While we had walked out of the woods, the four of us finally arrived at the meeting place.

"I can't thank you enough, Angela, for agreeing to meet with me." I said.

"No problem, Ayame. You deserve a chance to explain." She replied, her voice slightly nervous.

"We know you have questions, especially after everything. So, you can ask anything. But some topics are a little private, so no offence." Edward said. Angela nodded, but Isabella wasn't exactly hiding her eye roll.

"So, you say you're seventeen. How long have you been like... this?" Angela asks, choosing her words carefully.

"Since 1918. That's when Carlisle found me." Edward answered. As he talked, I walked along the rock formations and tossed small ones into the water to occupy my hands. I wanted to be there for her, but had to keep myself busy.

"Wow. So, you're... a little over a century old?" Angela asks, shocked.

"I underestimated you. Both of you." Edward answered before turning to me.