THIRD PERSON POV:

Emily froze in her tracks when this person spoke, then she turned around to meet a familiar face. It was Bella's mother.

"What is wrong with you, Bella? When we got the call, I hoped it wouldn't be you, but I was wrong," she said, her brows creased.

"Mum, we have it under control, and you have to trust me," she said, and Evelyn scoffed.

"Trust? Where has that gotten any of us?" she asked, then she reached for Emily's hands. "The council members on ...