Bella's Pov
As my mind races, it's consumed by thoughts of my son, Liam. I can't help but wonder what he must be enduring at this very moment. It's been days since my little boy last saw his mother, and I can sense that he needs me desperately. Derek's words fall on deaf ears; all I truly yearn for is to be with my son.
"Are you listening, Bella?" Derek's voice pierces through my reverie, his frustration evident. "Are you even listening to me?" he demands, annoyance tinging his tone.
I respond with a detached tone, "The only thing that would make sense to me right now is us returning."
"We must leave this place immediately," Derek insists, his voice growing calmer. "I'll take you back," he adds, and a spark of hope and joy ignites within me.
"Are we really going back?" I ask, exciteme
