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The ride home was silent, Xander was fuming with anger, and he was still angry at his family, especially his father and mother, the fact that bella was also a victim didn't help

“bella, Xander called

“yes, she replied without looking at him

“Are you okay,” he finally asks

“yea, I am fine,” she said trying to sound convincing

He couldn't believe how cold she seemed to be

“I'm sorry about my parents, he apologizes

Apologizing is something that Xander found difficult, but here he is apologizing to bella

“You've done worst to me, she said lightly

“I can't let you go, bella, you are mine and

“And I...