Lacuna (Book two to Attraction)

15.

I know exactly what I am going to have to do... This is what I need to do in order to catch Jeffery and have him killed before he can kill me. It's my day off from work today, so right now I am driving to the Cullens house to talk to them about my plan and see if one of them would be willing to come with me into the woods. I thought about it, and I don't want to put Renesmee in danger. She's half human, and I don't know what her strength level is because of that. So I decided it's probably safer if a full vampire comes with me instead... Maybe Carlisle will come with me again, or someone new. I'm fine with either.

Once I park my car in front of the house, I see Carlisle opening the front door for me. He looks just as kind and as friendly as he did the last time I saw him.

"Willow, it's good to see you." He greets politely. "Come in."

When I enter the house, I follow Carlisle up the stairs where the rest of his family stands making small talk. They all look up when they see me and give me friendly smiles.

"I haven't had the chance to tell you, but I'm so happy for you that the cure worked." Esme tells me sweetly.

"Thank you so much." I respond.

"What can I do for you?" Carlisle asks kindly.

"Well... I was hoping I could ask one of you for a favor." I sheepishly speak.

"And what's that?" Emmett chimes in.

"Renesmee told me that it's possible for vampires to suck the venom out of a human to keep them from turning. I'm trying to bait myself for Jeffery so that we can kill him, and I was wondering if one of you would be willing to come with me into the woods so that I can bait him... In case he bites me that is." I explain calmly.

Everyone is quiet for a couple of minutes before they all glance at one another.

"It is possible, but once we taste human blood it's almost impossible to stop feeding." Edward begins, "What you're asking is very precarious."

"I know... But I'm desperate. I wouldn't be asking if I really thought anything else would work." I tell them.

"Edwards has done it before and he was able to stop." Alice chimes in, "But... It took a lot."

"Oh..." I softly reply. "I realize what I'm asking for is a lot, I'm just desperate."

Edwards let's out a sigh and takes a step toward me.

"I'll go with you." He volunteers.

"Really?" I ask sounding surprised.

"Yes. You're one of Renesmee's best friends, and as my wife stated the last time you were here... You're part of this family now, too." He tells me tenderly. I give him a smile.

"Thank you so much." I thank him gracefully. "You have no idea what this means to me. If this works, I won't have to live in fear of Jefferey anymore after this."

Edwards gives me a warm expression.

"I do have one request though." I speak.

"What's that?" Edward asks.

"Please don't tell Renesmee we are doing this. I don't want her to get hurt, and if she knows we are doing this she's going to want to come." I respond softly.

"We won't say anything." He tells me reassuringly. I give him a small smile to say thank you.

"Would it be okay if we go tonight? I mean, obviously we can't go on Quileute land but... Can we go as far out as we can?" I ask him eagerly.

I'm very nervous doing this however, not because I don't trust the Cullens, but because I'm lying to Paul and he's not going to be happy about this. But he will be happy when Jefferey is dead and we are both not living in this apprehension anymore.