All Chapters of Shadows Of Goodbye: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

BellaI came to an understanding as I left. Here isn't my home anymore, and oddly, it may have never been. EdwardI stared at the space where Bella had disappeared into the portal. My eyes were fixed on the void as if sheer willpower could bring her back. The silence in the room was deafening, broken only by the faint creak of the floor beneath my weight as I stood rooted in place. How could I have let her go? How could I have been so reckless?I wanted to prove to her that I could change. That I could be the man she needed. Even if it meant losing her forever. It was a risk I had taken, but the crushing weight of that choice now felt unbearable. Time passed in a haze. Hours? Days? I was not sure anymore. My mind replayed every moment we had shared, every word I should have said, and every time I held back what I truly felt. The faint click of heels on the wooden floor jolted me from the fog. My eyes snapped open, and my pulse raced. Her heels. That ridiculous, telltale rhythm could

BellaWhen I woke up, the first thing I noticed was the cold, empty space beside me. Edward was gone. The bed felt vast and hollow without him, and an uneasy feeling crept over me. Something was wrong. I slipped out of bed, throwing on my clothes. I padded down the hall. The faint, rhythmic sound of metal striking metal reached my ears. It was not the calming clink of someone training, it was raw, violent, and relentless. I followed the noise to the sparring chamber. When I stepped inside, my breath caught in my throat. Edward stood in the center of the room, shirtless, his muscles coiled like a predator ready to pounce. His blade gleamed in the dim light, slicing through the air with deadly precision. He was fighting something I could barely comprehend. A shadowy beast, its eyes glowing an eerie gold. Edward moved like a whirlwind, striking with unrelenting ferocity.The beast lunged, but Edward sidestepped, slamming the hilt of his blade into its head. With a guttural roar, he drove

EdwardAs I listened to Bella's voice, it was soft and slightly trembling, echoing in the room as I scrubbed the walls beside her. She spoke of feeling isolated, of yearning for me to be closer. Her words pierced through me, leaving a lingering ache that I struggled to comprehend. She was oblivious to the imminent danger that lurked around us. How could I make her understand that my father was not just a haunting figure in my thoughts, but a menacing and merciless monster in reality? The warning he had issued, the blood-stained ring he had left behind, was not a mere threat; it was a chilling promise of the horrors to come.Every time Ara crossed my mind, a wave of guilt washed over me, dragging me down into the depths of despair. In my past, Edward of the Light had been weak and foolish, allowing Ara to be taken from him. But I am not him. He may lurk within me, but I refuse to make the same mistake with Bella. I will not let her suffer as Ara did.I have doubled Bella's guards, ensu

BellaAs I walked alongside Edward on our journey back to our room, I suddenly stumbled and cried out as I nearly fell to the ground. In a swift and protective motion, Edward scooped me up in his arms, preventing me from hitting the floor. I instinctively wrapped my arm around his neck, burying my face into the crook of his neck as he carried me towards our bedroom.Upon lying me down on the bed, made of sheets of magic soil that seemed to come alive beneath me, I felt a wave of energy wash over me. The earth beneath me seemed to pulsate with healing power as it enveloped my body. I could feel the warmth and vitality seeping into my skin, rejuvenating me from within.Edward sat beside me, gently brushing my hair back as I basked in the soothing embrace of the earth. The moment was filled with a sense of calm and renewal, as if the very ground we lay upon held the key to healing and restoration. “Go to sleep, my love,” he murmured soothingly.“But don’t you want to make love?” I whispe

BellaI paced back and forth in Edward's chambers, my heart pounding in my chest as I heard the commotion outside the door. The muffled shouts of the guards barely reached my ears over the deafening storm raging outside. The rain hammered against the windows, each drop a frantic warning."Stay calm," I whispered to myself, my hands gripping the edges of the wooden chair.The knot of unease in my stomach tightened as Edward's words echoed in my mind. He had told me to trust the guards he had assigned to protect me, but something felt off. The shouts grew louder, accompanied by the sound of something heavy crashing to the ground. Someone was out there, and they were getting closer. Suddenly, the door burst open as if it were made of paper. Two guards stumbled into the room, their weapons falling to the floor. I stood frozen, my eyes widening as a figure stepped into the doorway.He stood before me, towering over me with a terrifying presence that sent shivers down my spine. His regal de