Bella? Is that you?

Chapter 23

BELLA'S POV

Alice seemed unsure about everything. She didn't want to hurt me, but I told her that I thought it was a good idea. If we don't do this, I can still get hurt easily, and I know that got through to her.

"I don't want to hurt-"

"Ssh. I know, but this way, I won't get hurt so easily."

She looked down at our joined hands, and I started to explain what Hayley told me.

"She said I won't be a typical newborn, I'll be more controlled. We'll both have marks that signify the imprint. A trail of paws on our left shoulders. She said it needs to build up, usually 3 or 4 bites does it. I'll be ............ Well, if you think I'm protective now, it'll be worse. But, I'll get better with that. I know you don't want to hurt me, but this way, I won't get hurt as easily. Plus I keep my shifter abilities. What was that you said about cuddling me when I'm like that?"

Alice smiled, looking at me. She didn't seem convinced.

"But,-"

"Stop. I'm fine with this."

I sighed, running my hand through my hair. I wanted to be able to stop worrying about getting hurt and losing my chance at being with her.

"I know you are. This is a lot to take in, Bella."

"I know. That's why I wanted to tell you and not have you find out from one of the others."

Alice nodded, seeing that I wanted this for the right reasons. I wasn't rushing into it, without thinking about it.

"I know, what else did Hayley say about you being changed?"

I was expecting this.

"She said that one bite wouldn't be enough. Three or four would do it. And it has to be pretty quick, they can't be spaced out. Something about small amounts of it, having no effect on us."

We both understood that, remembering the time Alice was hurt. I wanted her to do this, but I could see and feel that she was reluctant. I tried to make her see why I wanted this, and she ran her hand through her hair.

"I can see what you're talking about. I can see why you want it. I just don't want to hurt you."

"Alice, I trust you. You won't. I love you, pixie."

I have her now.

I could see that she was going to agree when I used her nickname.

"We need to tell the others, if we're going to do this."

I nodded, expecting this.

"I know. They're all downstairs. I was speaking to Carlisle, before I came up here."

She nodded, and I stood up. We walked downstairs, and found everyone, minus Leah, Kate, and Hope in the living room. They looked at us, as we walked in. I sat down, and Alice sat on my lap.

"We wanted to talk to you about something."

Everyone looked at us, as I spoke.

"I was with Hayley and Hope earlier. I was asking her more about being a silver fox. And she said that a vampire bite can affect us, and we can be changed."

I looked at Carlisle and Esme, who knew exactly what I was talking about. The others seemed surprised, at this.

"But, Alice bit you before, and it didn't effect you?"

I looked at Adam, who was usually very quiet.

"Because that was one bite. Hayley said it would take three of four bites to do it, and they can't be spaced out."