Chapter 28 Teaser: Edward

“Swan Residence?” Riley’s voice echoed.
“It’s Edward.”
“I’ll buzz you in.”
The loud sound rang out as the gate slowly inched open and I drove inside. I parked the car and swung my keys around nervously in my hands as I walked up the stairs. I didn’t know if I should knock or just go in, but Riley opened the door before I could make a decision.
“Come in.” He held open the door and I stepped inside.
“Thanks. I just need to pick up a few things for Bella.”
His face contorted for a quick moment before he composed himself, but I’d definitely seen something. Almost like he was pissed about something. I don’t know if it was my confrontation with Charlie making me brave, but I took a step towards him.
“Just curious, where the hell were you at tonight while she was almost drinking herself to death?”
“She snuck away from me at the grocery store, what was I supposed to do about it?” His face was cold, unfeeling. Like he didn’t even care about Bella really. There was something behind the façade but it wasn’t something that had anything to do with her.
“You were supposed to go after her. You were supposed to call every fucker in town asking if they knew anything. You were supposed to go to every house….check every place she could be. I made your mistake once, but she didn’t end up in the fucking hospital.”
He took step towards me. We were so close now that my chest bumped against his. If he thought he scared me he was in for a surprise.
“You better watch yourself kid.”
“Or what?” I laughed. “You going to beat me up?” I started up the stairs towards Bella’s room. “Something’s going on man. I don’t trust you.” I pushed her door open. “And I’m going to find out what you’re hiding so you better watch yourself.”