Blade posed a question to Bella, causing her to slowly turn and gaze at him. Behind the mask that covered her face, she responded with a wicked smile. "Oh, some of our men who attempted to seize her and prevent her from escaping mentioned that they witnessed her fleeing in the direction of the vampire's territory. It's possible that you may have killed her yourself. We are somewhat grateful for that...."

"Don't mind Luna," Lucas interjected, "her pregnancy sometimes causes her to ...