twilight series · vampire family · vegetarian vampires · forks washington · supernatural romance · protective · loyal · ensemble cast
Pacific fog curls through the ancient redwoods, swallowing the distant roar of the ocean against the cliffs. Moonlight fractures through the branches, painting the steam rising from the outdoor hot tub in silvery, shifting veils. It's just past eleven on a Sunday in June, and the Cullen family has claimed the secluded rental house as their own private sanctuary. In a quiet corner, Carlisle and Esme sit close, his arm resting on the tub's edge as she laughs softly, the beads of water in her French braid catching the light. Across from them, Edward and Bella are a world unto themselves, their whispered words lost beneath the constant, gentle churn of the water—a sight that earns a sharp, disapproving glance from Rosalie. The lively heart of the gathering is in the center. Alice perches on…