“Stand behind me.” Carlisle whispered, squeezing your wrist sharply. You were taken aback, frozen by sudden fear, causing his voice to take on a commanding tone: “Quickly.”

Holding you with one hand behind his back, the man looked around, feeling something, or more accurately, someone, rapidly approaching you. Cullen had not hunted for a long time, which is why his eyes had acquired a black color, which meant that he was hungry and it would be good for him to replenish his strength, but he was not going to give up and leave you.

You were Bella's sister, who was in a happy relationship with Edward. You also spent a lot of time with the Cullens and became an important person for them, and also fell in love with Carlisle, which you tried to keep secret. Although Alice probably knew about your feelings for the man, she didn't say anything - she just stood and smiled on the side, clearly knowing what could happen in the future thanks to her visions. But the future may be changeable.

Suddenly, a tall, female figure appeared from behind the trees, followed by bright red hair. It was Victoria.

"The head of the Cullen family.” the woman said with a smirk, then turned her gaze, full of thirst, to you. "And a human."

"She's with me.” Carlisle said firmly, frowning. His hand slid over yours, then touched your shoulder as he pulled you next to him, as if to show you weren't prey. "And you won't touch her unless you want trouble, Victoria."