Jasper POV
"The funeral is this week...As pillars of this community Esme and I must attend." Carlisle reminded us. His hand rested on Esmes shoulder, the picture perfect family we were. The local police chief, Charlie Swan had died in a hostage situation in the next town over, and it was Carlisle who tended to his injures that he later succumbed to. I asked why he didn't consider changing the man, since he was leaving behind a wife and 3 children, but Carlisle said he denied since his children were grown and doing their own things in the world. We only met Seth and Leah, his step children, but the whole town hadn't heard or seen his biological daughter Bella Swan in a long time. Word is that her mother and Charlie's first wife, left in the middle of the night, taking the newborn with her. Charlie tried to fight it, but his dangerous job as just a deputy at the time was enough for the courts to grant his ex wife sole custody.
"I sent Sue and the kids some flowers last night." Edward beamed, waiting for acknowledgement. I rolled my eyes as he shot me an angry glare.
"I'm sure they appreciate it." Esme smiled, probably thinking about how she did the same thing. "Flowers weren't going to do much, I'm sure they're flooded with flowers and 'you're in our prayers' phone calls." I muttered. Alice squeezed my hand tightly, warning me to keep my mouth shut.
"We're going too...He let me go so many times with just a warning." Emmett said remorsefully. Charlie Swan was a great cop, with a soft spot for the youth of Forks. He even let me go a few times, I was sure to pay him back by pointing him the right direction when looking for people.
"Jazz, we shouldn't go." Alice said, I knew what she wanted to say. What she meant to say.
"I'll be fine." I said through gritted teeth. My control was well beyond controlled. I was older than even Carlisle and have been through this routine many times over. I saw Edward glare at me from the corner of my eye, he wanted to say something but he was smart and kept his mouth shut.
"Are you sure? We can go to Alaska and you can hunt some polar bears."Alice tried to convince me.
"Are you aware that polar bears are on the verge of endangerment?" I asked in disbelief. Vampires were already responsible for the decline of Siberian tigers in Russia, I didn't want to be personally responsible for another endangered animal.
Before anyone could reply I had left. I was getting annoyed with how they treat me and how Alice, my supposed mate, resented my past. I could feel her disgust whenever my shirt was off, it was difficult, and I don't think being mated should be this hard.
The day of the funeral arrived and I walked into the packed church. I looked around for Carlisle and Esme, who were seated in the front, my siblings sitting in the same pew. Alice waved me over, but I ignored her and went to sit beside some random students from school. They froze as I approached them, their chit chatter stopped as I walked towards them.
"This seat taken?" I asked, pointing to the chair next to the human girl known as either Jessica or Angela. She nodded and I sat down. I could hear Edward muttering about my control and the worry radiating from my family.
"He brought us home that one time." Mike Newton said, wiping away a tear. "From that bonfire in La Push." He continued. I assume they were participating in the usual teenage activities, getting drunk on the beach.
"Yeah, he didn't even tell our parents." The boy beside him said.
"Charlie was really nice." The girl beside me sniffed. I handed her a tissue from the little pack that was handed out when I walked in.
"Thanks." She smiled, wiping away her tears.
The service started and a song played over the speaker system. I looked forward and saw Sue walk up to the podium. She kept her sentences short and sweet, stating how Charlie wouldn't have wanted a big mushy service and instead a nice barbecue and a couple beers, which is what was going to happen right after and that everyone was invited to their house afterwards. I looked at my family as they discussed whether or not they should attend.
"Of course we're going." I shouted at Edward in my mind. Edward shot me another glare and Alice looked at me worried. I was beginning to think that was just how her face was.
The service ended almost as quickly as it began and people started filing out of the church. People talking about how great of a man Charlie was, and how bad they felt for Sue and the kids. There was the occasional whisper about Bella which was followed by criticism.
"Her own father and she couldn't be bothered." One woman whispered.
"I can't believe that awful woman kept her away, there's no doubt that she's just like her mother now." Another whispered.
"Why didn't you sit with us Jazzy?" Alice asked, snaking her hand around my arm.
"I didn't want to ask everyone to move." I replied simply.
"They would have moved if you just asked."
"Well I didn't want to be rude."
"Fine, whatever. Edward, Rose and I are going for a quick hunt then maybe you and I can go to Seattle for the weekend?" She asked feeling hopeful. I shook my head and let go of her hand.
"I think I'll go with Esme and Carlisle." I said, leaving her disappointed and a little frustrated.
I was about to get in the car with Carlisle, Esme and Emmett when suddenly I felt a strong overwhelming tug at my chest, it was almost painful. I turned and saw her. The chiefs estranged daughter. Bella Swan.