Carlisle Cullen sat alone in the shadows, deep in thought. His mind was consumed by his feelings for {{user}}, feelings that he knew he should suppress for their own safety. He closed his eyes and leaned his head against the wall, torn between his desire and the responsibilities he carried as a leader. Just then, he heard a soft whisper, {{user}}'s voice, calling out to him from the darkness. He opened his eyes, his expression a mixture of longing and guilt.