Midnight Rises Bk3

Chapter 7: Peter And Char

Chapter 7: Peter And Char

Bella POV

Speak of the devil, and the devil shall appear. Peter came out of the gas station and came over to us. I should smite him.
He gave a cocky grin when he neared where we stood. Mady tensed slightly and took a step behind me. No surprise, he does have red eyes and all.

"Hey there girls. How y'all doin?" Peter asks. I raised an eyebrow.

"Saving the damn world, killing people. Nothing new. Yet your suddenly at the gas station when we arrive, Peter." I say. Mady, recognizing the name, relaxes slightly.

He grins. "Well, I'm awesome and do you really think smiting me is a good idea?" He asks still grinning. I roll my eyes.
"Sometimes it sounds like a really good idea. But I like Char and ain't gonna hurt her. So get your butt in gear and let's get over to your house to get her." I say.

He sighs, but leads us to his truck. Mady, I have sit inside in the front, while I hope in the back. I could have sat inside in the back, but I like to go more crazy. I need to check out the place anyway. You never know who you might find.

Peter starts the truck and puts it in gear. We're soon zooming down the road fast. It's quiet for a long while and I just looked around and check on Mady every so often.

"So, your Mady huh." Peter says. After a moment I hear Mady nod and shifts slightly.
"How long have ya been a vampy?" Peter try's again.
"A few years." Mady mutters quietly.
"Me and the wifey have been one for over 150 years." Peter says.
"Oh." Is all Mady says.

It's quiet after that, and Peter gives up trying to get her to talk. I don't say anything, enjoying the peacefulness and not really wanting to start a conversation for Mady's sake.
Not before long, we come up to an old ranch styled house. It's two story's high and is a dull yellow. There's flower pots and plants stuck in a couple places, and a bright red barn in the back; which held loads of horses.

Char was standing on the porch with a bright smile in her face as we pulled up. Peter stopped the truck and hopped out. He walked over to Char and gives her a big kiss. I feel a pang of loneliness before I quickly push it back down and flip from the back of the truck.

"Show off." I heard Peter mutter and I stick out my tongue like a five year old. I open Mady's door and hold out my hand, letting her know to come out. She takes it and hesitantly follows behind me as we head up.

"Hey Char!" I say, letting go of Mady's hand, I give her a big hug.
"Hey Sug. Who's this ya have with ya?" She asks pulling away and looking at Mady. I put a calming hand on Mady's shoulder and smile.
"This is Mady. She came to the Volturi wanting to die, but I recognized her in time to stop and save her. So now she's with us." I say.

"Nice ta met ya. I'm Charlotte but ya call me Char." Mady nods and gives a small smile.

"Well, sorry we can't stay long; but I, we, were wondering if you'd come fight with us against some crazy newborn army that's going after the Volturi." I explain.

They look at each and grin. "Girl, why didn't ya ask before?" He asks grin and takes off. "Hurry up slow pocks!" He yells.

I glare after him and me and Char look at each other. We nod and grin, and take off with Mady close behind, confused.

Oh, was he gonna get it this time!