Bella's Pov
Surrounded by people who seek my demise, fear courses through me as I contemplate the uncertain future that lies ahead. Admitting my apprehension would be an understatement. The unexpected turn of events involving Emily siding with her own threat has left me dumbfounded. Never had I anticipated her defiance against Derek's commands, and now I find myself entangled in this precarious situation.
Shifting my gaze towards Derek, I notice the shared trepidation reflected in his eyes. However, the notion of involving him in this turmoil is something I'm determined to avoid. My attention is drawn back to Emily, whose lips curl into a smirk that betrays her sadistic delight in my suffering. Evidently, she revels in the spectacle before her.
"Your existence should be snuffed out this
