EMMETT

It took nearly three months for Rose's true mate, Amìr, to finally show up. I was going insane, watching her giddily around the house, questioning Alice about him every chance she got. It was sickening, seeing her so happy while I was left to just 'get over it' as Carlisle put it. I know he hadn't meant any harm by it and was simply trying to help, but how he expected me to just move on when I was reminded of it every day is beyond me.

Amìr found us on a hunting trip, stumbling upon our scent and, of course, being drawn in by Rosalie's erotic aroma decided to chase after us. I hated him, hated seeing the love of my life leap into another man's awaiting arms. He didn't deserve her; he didn't know the pain she's endured; the countless nights I spent comforting her when thoughts of the past came swirling back into her mind. He may have her now, but I had her first, and that meant something. She chose me, and I like to think they got stuck together because fate is a bitch.

They got married a little over a year later, and that's when Carlisle decided it was time to move. People had started to talk when they noticed Renesmee's rapid growth spurts, so taking her back and forth to see Charlie was becoming a great risk that we couldn't take. We could only hide for so long. It broke Bella's heart to leave him behind, but Charlie assured her it was best for everyone, that he'd be okay with Sue and his new little family.

We retreated to the mountains, living in a smaller home away from human activity to wait out my niece's aging. We couldn't take her in public yet, so even though it was difficult and cramped we made it work. We had to if we didn't want another run-in with the Volturi. They had enough reasons to kill us as it was.

It's been a little over seven years now, and we've finally decided on a location to call home: Portland, Oregon. I'm not sure how it will go, but Carlisle says there's considerable cloudiness compared to other cities.

I finish unpacking, noticing just how empty my room is as I look around. Rosalie was always the collector, keeping our bedroom full of furniture and decorations. We're starting school tomorrow, and I find myself dreading it more than anything. No matter where we lived before, I always had Rose by my side but now... I'm the odd one out. I'm the Edward of the group this time around, but unlike him, I doubt there's anyone waiting to sweep me off my feet and make me feel loved again. I didn't want that either. How can I fall for someone and be able to trust them, when the woman I thought I'd spend eternity with left me? I can't— it's impossible.

"It won't be so bad, even if you are the 'new me,'" Edward says from the doorway, and I can't help but snort at his comment. He was so positive these days as if having sex and becoming a father made him all the wiser.

"Maybe not for you, but you've got everything you could want now. There's no reason for you to be all mopey," I reply as I run a hand through my dark waves.

He nods, understanding that though it has been almost a full decade I still feel bitter towards everything that happened. It's not like I haven't tried to be cheerful and like my old self, it just never seemed to work.

"Carlisle sent me up. Said to be ready to hunt later tonight. Bella's on the phone with Jake and Renesmee. Apparently, they're in New Orleans now?" he tells me before turning to head back downstairs. I look out one of the windows, spotting Rose and Amìr embracing one another under a tree. Gritting my teeth, I look away, tossing the book in my hand across the room and watching it put a dent in the wall with a loud thud.

Maybe going to school won't be so bad. Amìr had opted to take college classes this time around, and Carlisle went above and beyond to make sure I wouldn't have any classes with Rose when signing us up. So, I'd finally have my space. Gotta think positive, right?

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