Running for Home Chapter 18

Edward

Bella is in my arms before the sentence is completely out of my mouth. “Anywhere, Edward. I’ll go anywhere with you,” she murmurs against my chest. I breathe a sigh of relief and hold her close, thrilled that she wants to come with me, ecstatic that she seems to have missed me as much as I missed her. Abruptly, Bella pulls away from me. Anxiety surges through me when I take in her angry expression. “Three days!” she seethes and punches my chest with her fists.

The shift in her mood leaves me completely inarticulate. “Ow, Bella – “

“You were here for three days.” She cuts me off while continuing her assault. “I was so worried about you! Why didn’t you come back sooner?”