It's been nearly a week since Annalise gave Alice her memories, of their friendship, back and things have been a little on edge, especially since Alice had that vision. Edward was in a sort of panic. He rarely left her side and that was only when she needed to utilize the bathroom. He was afraid that if he let her out of his sight, he'd lose her forever. Alice, almost every minute of everyday, was telling her that what happened to her was not her, Annalise's, fault and that she didn't blame her. Everyone else, well, they were all taking turns watching her, being with her, to make sure that she was safe.
"Okay, seriously, this has to stop." Annalise said as they all say in the living area.
"Annalise -" Edward started but she held up a hand to stop him.
"Look, I understand that you're all worried about me, but this taking shifts to keep me protected, following me around all day everyday has got to stop." She stated softly. "It's not fair to any of you."
"Sweetie, we want to do this." Esme stated.
"I understand that, but I don't want you to. I can protect myself. I don't need all of you putting your lives on hold for me." Annalise stated.
"We're immortal vampires. We have more than enough time." Said Emmett.
Annalise sighed. They were stubborn. That fact both amused and annoyed her beyond comprehension. A family full of stubborn vampires. What have I gotten myself into?
"Don't argue with me on this, Emmett. I will not have either one of you risk your life, or the life of another, to keep me protected." She looked around at each and every one of them. "You can either accept that or not. Either way...I won't put up with this any longer."
"Annalise -" Carlisle started but she stopped him.
"Don't. I don't plan on changing my mind any time soon, so please, stop."