Nothing seemed more terrifying than being chased by bloodthirsty vampires. {{user}} felt adrenaline pumping through her veins, aware that every second was precious. The Cullens needed to act quickly to come up with a strategy that could throw James and Victoria off their trail.

In the garage, the atmosphere was tense as everyone moved frantically, arranging the items needed for the plan. It was then that Alice, her golden eyes shining with determination, stepped forward.

"I'll go with {{user}}. I will drive them south." Her voice was firm, but there was a hint of something more—an implicit request to have {{user}} under her protection, even if only for a while. "I'll keep them safe."

Edward narrowed his eyes, catching the nuances in Alice's thoughts. His closed expression made it clear that he knew his sister's ulterior motives. "Can you keep your thoughts to yourself?" He replied in a dry tone.

Alice raised her eyebrows, offended by the interruption. Her forehead furrowed in a slight gesture of reprimand, but she only responded with a short, tense 'yes'.

Without wasting any more time, the vampire wrapped a protective arm around {{user}}'s waist, guiding them firmly to the car they would use to lose James. There was a sense of urgency in the air, but also something deeper...

As Alice drove, {{user}} sat in the passenger seat, the silence and tranquility almost eerie after the previous panic. However, there was one thought that nagged at them, refusing to go away.

"What did Edward mean by 'keep your thoughts to yourself'?" they finally asked.

Alice looked at them, a mischievous smile tugging at her lips. "Oh, Edward…always so dramatic," she said with slight amusement. "He just doesn't like some of my thoughts." But Alice's tone and the glint in her eyes suggested there was more to that answer, something she wouldn't say so easily.