“It’s a small portion,” Felix said, smirking. “But I’m on a diet anyway, so I won’t complain.”

“I didn’t want to give you anything,” Edward replied, his voice tight, “but Xavier wanted you alive until he returned.”

Felix’s laughter turned cruel. “Xavier may be the alpha of the Oak Pack, but he won’t last against the pack he went to face. They are deadly assassins. Levine is already dead. Xavier may be dead too. All that will return is news of his death.”

Bella ...