BPOV

When we reached the house I didn't speak to anyone, just packed out bags from the cottage and took my daughter's hand. An image of Jake swam around inside my head and I gave Renesme a sad smile.

"No, sweetie, not today – were going to Charlie's for a little while" She pushed her hair from her face and smiled.

"Is this about daddy? Because he went away?" It was such an innocent question. I looked around at the waiting faces of the Cullens and then turned, very briefly, to one face in particular.

"I just thought we could do with a change is all...to clear our heads" Renesme accepted what I told her without question and eagerly pulled me outside to the garage. I didn't bother to say goodbye as I put our luggage into the Lexus and pulled out of the driveway to the road. I watched my family's faces disappear in the mirror before letting out a long sigh. I checked to make sure Renesme was ok and then thought back to earlier.

Jasper's lips were suddenly on mine and I saw red. How dare he kiss me! I grabbed his throat and with all that I had I threw him away from me. His marbled body landed with a load crack against the face of a cliff and rolled to a stop not far from where I stood. He got to his feet instantly and came towards me.

"Bella I'm sorry I shouldn't have done that..." I bared my teeth and snarled.

"What is wrong with you?! Your with Alice! She's going to be heartbroken when she sees this! And I'm married, Jasper! Did you suddenly forget about Edward and Renesme?" He flinched at the mention of my husband and held his hands up in defeat.

"Bella I know I shouldn't of kissed you...something happened and I just couldn't help myself" Wrong answer. My nails dug into my palms as I tried to rein in on my anger but, being a new born, it was extremely difficult.

"You couldn't help yourself?!" I muttered. Jasper must of sensed my anger because he began to slowly back away from me.

"Please, darlin', I don't know how to explain it...I thought Alice was my mate but now...It's like everything's changed...like I finally see you" I snapped. Before he could react I had him pinned against the cliff and it took everything I had not to break him in two.

"Oh you finally see me, huh? How do I look to you? Do I look like someone who needs to be kissed? My husband – my husband! – just walked out on me and my daughter and I don't even know why and I don't need you comforting me" I felt him try and use his gift to calm me but I was too far gone to be calmed.

"Don't you pull that shit with me! You need to get a grip on yourself and think about Alice. She's going to be broken and what about the others? What will it do to them?" He didn't respond only stood staring hopelessly back at me. I felt disgusted at being so close to him and let him go, backing away whilst shaking my head.

"Think about what you've done, Jasper. I'm taking Renesme to Charlie's for a few days...I'd use that time to apologise if I were you" I couldn't stand to be around him any longer – how could he do this?. As I began the run back to the Cullen's I heard a heartbroken whisper...

"I love you..."

JPOV

-Earlier that day-

"I love you..." She was gone so fast I was sure she hadn't heard it, if she had she certainly wasn't coming back to discuss it. I cried out in frustration and punched a large hole into the rock face. It crumbled away around my fist and left no mark as I leaned my back against it. I had ruined everything before anything had begun...and she was right. What about Alice? Surely she would of seen this already – she was not my true mate but I didn't want to hurt her. I put my head in my hands and contemplated whether or not it would be worth going home just yet. I hadn't begun to make a decision when the disgusting scent of wet dog filled my nose. I choked back a gag and turned to the source; a large russet wolf was standing on the edge of the treaty line. I eyed the wolf warily as he transformed back into a human and pulled a pair of shorts on. He walked over to me with a grim look on his face.

"Tried to kiss Bella, huh?" I growled low in warning, this was not something I wanted to discuss with Jacob Black of all people. The wolf ignored my growl and shook his head in disappointment.

"I thought you were with that small one?"

"Alice" Even saying her name brought up images of a pained face, of heartbreak and screaming and crying. I swallowed hard and focused on Jacob.

"Yeah that one...look I don't know what you and your girlfriend have in the way of rules but I'm pretty sure she wouldn't be ok with you making out with Bella" I snarled and took a step towards him.

"This is none of your business" He raised an eyebrow and stepped closer.

"No? You're involved with the mother of my imprint – of course it's my business" We were only a few feet apart when his words hit me. Involved? I looked away and frowned.

"Were not involved...I did something stupid and she rejected me...quite thoroughly" Jacob rolled his eyes and shrugged.

"Listen you may think it's none of my business but it is. Whatever you think you're feeling for Bella just try and ignore it, I know it's not that simple but you have to try. I was infatuated with her for years and then I found Renesme. You already have Alice and she will always have Edward – it's just the way it has to be" I stared at the wolf as I processed what he was saying.

"You're saying I should just ignore my feelings? Wait for it to pass?" He nodded and, reluctantly, clapped me on the shoulder.

"It'll be hard, trust me, but you have something I didn't...Alice. Just try not to be around Bella and the feelings will pass. If Alice isn't your..."

"Mate"

"Yeah...if Alice isn't your mate then you'll find her" I nodded my thanks and Jacob gave me a small grin before running off in the direction of the rez. I turned around and began walking towards home all the while thinking the same thing over and over.

"What if I have found her? What if she doesn't want me..."

EPOV

It took a good few days run to reach Alaska but when I finally made it to the Denali home I was warmly welcomed with open arms. Tanya came running towards me and I lifted her up into a hug. It had been so long since the wedding, since I held her...now we could finally be together. She then pulled away to look into my eyes and we both smiled, that was until a pointed cough brought us back to the real world. We both turned to look, Tanya to glare, at the person who had interrupted us.

"It is good to see you again, Edward. How is your wife?" Eleazar watched us both critically and I felt the emphasis on the word wife. I didn't need to look at Tanya to know she was scowling at her patriarch.

"They are well, thank you. Bella is fitting into her new un-life very quickly" Eleazar's mate gave me a tight smile and took her husband's hand.

"What has you visiting us, cousin? It has been a long time" I nodded in agreement and stepped away from Tanya towards Carmen and her family.

"Irena was spotted a few weeks back near our home and she...saw something that we think has upset her. Have you seen her recently?" It wasn't even a lie. Irena had watched Bella, Renesme and Jacob in the clearing and had run off before Bella could explain herself. Carmen looked over her shoulder at Kate who shook her head. The matriarch of the coven looked at me with confusion and shook her head.

"We haven't seen her for weeks...she told us she was going to see your coven to apologise for her behaviour at the wedding. When we didn't hear from her we assumed she had decided to stay longer" I ran a hand through my hair and shrugged.

"It's nothing were worried about right now – we just didn't want her to get the wrong idea" Kate eyed me up and did the same to her sister.

"What would she be getting the wrong idea about exactly?" Tanya stared daggers at her sister and suddenly the situation became very awkward. I let go of my control and slipped into Carmen's head for a brief moment and caught snippets of her thoughts. She honestly hadn't seen Irena for weeks and was unimpressed with how Tanya had greeted me. A quick look into everyone else's head and they seemed to think along the same lines. Apart from Tanya. She was just glad I was here with her and not with Bella. We all stood there silently for a few more moments before Tanya spoke up.

"Well I think we should show our guest some hospitality! He's had a long journey and I think he needs some rest" Without waiting for her family's consent she pulled me past them all into the house and towards the stairs. She kept looking back at me, giving me a very pointed look. Her mind was practically screaming at me what she had planned and I knew my eyes were darkening as she lead me towards her bedroom. As we entered her room, before she could block out the outside world, I caught one single thought floating around from everyone's minds; I hope Bella's ok.

-A/N-

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