-Bella- “You can’t be serious!” I shouted, rising from the chair in my father’s office. “I’m not giving you my blessing!” he retorted. “How many times do I have to tell you? I don’t need your approval or blessing! I love Keith. We’re mates, and you can’t stop us from being together! Why won’t you listen to me?” “Bella, I am your father, and you will do as I say!” he thundered, standing up from his chair. “I won’t!” “Yes, you will, especially after the stunt you just pulled! You had us all thinking you were dead in some ditch somewhere! Keith is so unpredictable. I had no idea what happened to you! I thought I might have lost you!” “How many times do I have to tell you? Keith is NOT Carter! Will you stop comparing them!” I yelled. “Bella, listen to your father,” my mother interjecte

