Chapter One - A Heavy Heart To Carry (Teaser #2)

“Where’s Carlisle?” I managed to grind out calmly. I was clutching at straws, but if there was anybody on this planet capable of getting her back now, it was him.

“I don’t think that’s-”

“I gave up my freedom for this organisation,” I cut across lowly. “I’ve done what other people have wanted me to do my entire fucking life. And if any of you think I’m going to give you the testimony you all need to nail The Volturi without Bella’s freedom, you’re even more fucked in the head than I thought.”

“Edward, our hands are tied,” Emmet replied. His tone was soft, and he even sounded a little regretful. But that did shit to help me. “If we go back in there-”

“It’s okay, Emmett. I’ll take it from here.”

Chapter One - A Heavy Heart To Carry (Teaser #1)

"You can’t go back in there!”

“Get your fucking hands off me!” I struggled as hard as I could against them, but they were too strong and my shoulder was only making things worse. “Bella needs help!”

“Masen!” A third, dark-haired man rushed towards us, looking panic-stricken. “Where is she?”

“Bottom of the staircase,” I forced out, ignoring the harsh pain that shot through me each time I tried to break free. “She needs help! She said to tell you code black.”

He froze. “Code black? Are you sure that’s what she said?”

“Yes! She told me to tell you exactly that!” I gestured helplessly at the door. “Please. She’s pregnant! You need to-”

“Cuff him.”