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I am a little disappointed, I teased.
Why? he asked,Black Ugg, puzzled.
Well, it would be nice if I could find just one thing you didnt do
better than everyone else on the planet.
He flashed his special crooked smile, leaving me breathless.
Im up, he said, heading for the plate.
He played intelligently, keeping the ball low, out of the reach of
Rosalies always-ready hand in the outfield, gaining two bases like
lightning before Emmett could get the ball back in play. Carlisle knocked
one so far out of the field ??with a boom that hurt my ears ??that he and
Edward both made it in. Alice slapped them dainty high fives.
The score constantly changed as the game continued, and they razzed each
other like any street ballplayers as they took turns with the lead.
Occasionally Esme would call them to order. The thunder rumbled on, but
we stayed dry, as Alice had predicted.
Carlisle was up to bat, Edward catching, when Alice suddenly gasped. My
eyes were on Edward, as usual, and I saw his head snap up to look at her.
Their eyes met and something flowed between them in an instant. He was at
my side before the others could ask Alice what was wrong.
Alice? Esmes voice was tense.
I didnt see ??I couldnt tell, she whispered.
All the others were gathered by this time.
What is it, Alice? Carlisle asked with the calm voice of authority.
They were traveling much quicker than I thought. I can see I had the
perspective wrong before, she murmured.
Jasper leaned over her, his posture protective. What changed? he asked.
They heard us playing, and it changed their path, she said,ugg classic cardy, contrite,
as if she felt responsible for whatever had frightened her.
Seven pairs of quick eyes flashed to my face and away.
How soon? Carlisle said,ugg mini, turning toward Edward.
A look of intense concentration crossed his face.
Less than five minutes. Theyre running ??they want to play. He scowled.
Can you make it? Carlisle asked him, his eyes flicking toward me again.
No, not carrying ?? He cut short. Besides, the last thing we need is
for them to catch the scent and start hunting.
How many? Emmett asked Alice.
Three, she answered tersely.
Three! he scoffed. Let them come. The steel bands of muscle flexed
along his massive arms.
For a split second that seemed much longer than it really was, Carlisle
deliberated. Only Emmett seemed unperturbed; the rest stared at
Carlisles face with anxious eyes.
Lets just continue the game, Carlisle finally decided. His voice was
cool and level. Alice said they were simply curious.
All this was said in a flurry of words that lasted only a few seconds. I
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