𝐒𝐇𝐄’𝐒 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐈𝐌. the veil has been lifted . the world is not what it seems , and bella swan now has her SECRETS to keep . she’s careful to avoid those who ask such prying questions . after all ---------- in this brave new world she has found herself caught up in , she’s SURELY not the only one with skeletons in her closet ; or rather , VAMPIRES in her bedroom . she regards the stranger with a cautious eye , attempting not to appear overly suspicious of him ( although she was ) . ❝ uhh ... YEAH , there’s been some bear attacks . charl --------- MY DAD . the chief . he says it’s , um ... nothing to worry about . ❞ the lie felt clumsy on her lips . bella had been in the practice OF LYING lately , but it still didn’t come easily to her . GUILT , warm on her cheeks . ❝ ... are you , like ... that animal guy , he said he was calling out for ? ❞ she HOPED SO . she was just ... being paranoid , right ? yeah , definitely .