Chapter 23

• Bella's POV
• "What? What did I just say? Did I just call this vampire my mate?" I thought to myself, my mind reeling in shock. It can't be. It must be a mistake somewhere. I looked at the vampire, his eyes still locked on mine, and felt a shiver run down my spine.
• "It's no mistake. He is our mate," a voice said in my head, causing a slight headache. I winced, rubbing my temples. What the...? Was I really hearing voices in my head now? Had the trauma of the day finally driven me mad?