Jasper's POV
I was running through the north-west just waiting on a call from Peter. We fought in the southern wars together for a long time until he left. Everyone always left. But Peter had stuck it out for the longest, even when Maria and her sisters were killed I could tell that Peter wished to leave, but he stayed for me. I took over with Peter at my side and we wreaked havoc all over the US, and sometimes Canada and Mexico, but I liked to stay in the US primarily and I knew that pissed the Volturi off to no end as they never could catch me.
Garrett another… comrade, well we weren't friends that was for sure, brothers? No, still not the right term to describe our relationship. Either way I looked out for him and he looked out for me, so when he was captured by the Volturi I sent Peter to go spy on them and to make sure Garrett was okay. Even help him escape if possible. It was true that we were rivals of sort, but what fun is it if your rival is locked up somewhere where he can't play along?
I trusted Peter and we were still close. I knew this was the perfect mission for him. Disregarding his gift, he was even more charismatic than me. Vampires, humans, they were all just drawn to him. He had an innocent look about him, he was playful, always joking around, but you would be a fool to trust him.
My phone rang and I pulled it out, never stopping. I always ran, you stay still long enough and they can find you.
"Peter, give me good news," I said.
"Why do you always ask for the good news?" Peter replied.
There was no use getting angry at him, the fact that he was doing me a favor aside, he was always an ass. I tried to beat it out of him as a newborn, but it stuck. I usually just ignored him.
"I have bad news, bad news, and good news," Peter said, "well good for me at least."
"Tell me the good news first," I pressed and Peter let out a laugh. He knew I always wanted the good news out of the way first so that I could focus on the bad and figure out my next plan of attack.
"I got a job with the Volturi," he said proudly and I let out a warning growl. Why the fuck would he go and do that? "Okay, so it's not really with the Volturi and it's only temporary, but it is with one of the Volturi guards. One of our favorites too," he added.
"And the bad news?" I asked, deciding not to focus on what he just told me right now.
"I haven't been able to see Garrett yet. He's still alive, they're keeping him in the basement. I'm working on a plan to get my new employer to take me to him, but I feel that would be too suspicious. Maybe I'll just slip in, or get someone else to do my bidding. I'm still working it out, but I won't fail you, Jasper."
"Okay, good. I expect to hear from you or to hear that Garrett has escaped by tomorrow. Now, the other bad news?"
"They're hunting you again," Peter said.
"Have they not learned their lesson yet?" I asked.
"My new employer has been tasked with the job… Bella, you may remember her."
Bella, fucking Bella Swan, the dog with a bone. She never gave up, hence the reason Garrett is now looked up. Wait, Peter was working for her?
"She's your employer?" I asked.
"Yep," Peter said cockily. "Did I do well, Jasper?" he asked, his insecurities shining through.
"Yes, Peter, you did well. I assume you are going to stick by her and warn me of any developments?"
"Well, I could do that, or I could just see how she operates, let her get close to you and then sit back and watch the carnage."
"She wouldn't survive," I said confidently.
"I don't know, she's a firecracker. I even get the impression that she doesn't want to find you."
Then what did she want?
"Why is she after me?"
"Sesco," Peter said simply.
"Garrett, that stupid motherfucker! …He ruined my whole play there."
"Jasper, you were draining all the employees, what was your end game?"
"My endgame is not important, not anymore. Garrett came in and poisoned their water supply, he fucked everything up. As soon as he's out I'm going to get him back for that. Three months, three months I put into that project and he ruined it."
The thought still made me bitter. Three months isn't a long time in our lives, but I put in so much effort. Sesco was my own personal blood bank for three months. A variety of blood all at my fingertips and then Garrett ruined it. I had no endgame, I was a live in the moment kind of a guy and until things went south with Sesco I was going to keep up my feeding there, but Garrett fucked it all up. He always seemed to manage to foil my plans and I in turn retaliated. It was a fucked up game of cat and mouse.
"What are you doing with Bella?" I asked. "Are you just going to be her good little boy?"
"Fucked if I know," Peter answered.
"And does she trust you?"
"Are you serious? No, she doesn't trust me. She likes me though. We're not going to be able to pull anything major over on her, but I'm confident I can get by."
"You cannot contact me when she is near," I told him.
"I'm not stupid, Jasper, oh and hey, I looked at your file and they have nothing on you. They don't even know your name. There was a drawing of you too, horrible likeness, totally off."
"Peter, please only tell me useful information. I don't have time for this. When are you leaving Volterra?"
"Bella and I are leaving tomorrow."
Why did he have to say it like that? Bella and I? She was our enemy, not our friend.
"And you will have contacted Garrett before you leave?"
"Of course, that was my mission and you know that I never let you down, Jasper."
"Good. …And Peter?"
"Yes, Jasper?" Oh good his cockiness was back.
"What is she like?"
"Who?" That stupid fucker was going to make me say her name.
"Bella," I finally relented. "What is Bella like?"
"I didn't get to talk to her long and I overheard her talking to a Cullen on the phone, but I think you would like her. I have no doubt you two would drive each other crazy. Crazy with what I have no idea, but it will be fun to watch."
"I know your loyalty lays with me, Peter, and I thank you for that, but please know that if you reveal me to her for any reason at all then you better hope she kills you because you don't want to cross me ever."
"I understand. You have nothing to worry about, Jasper. If things become… close, I will fix it immediately."
"Just find a way to release Garrett. That was your job after all not this bullshit Bella crap."
"Where are you right now so I can send Bella in the opposite direction?" Peter asked.
"I am not afraid of her, Peter, go wherever you wish."
"Jasper, I overheard that she will be visiting the Cullen's on this trip. Maybe you can pay them a visit or something."
Peter's words echoed my thoughts exactly. That would get her attention for sure. I was in between projects right now so maybe I could visit the vegetarians and cause some trouble. I did like the chase and if Peter was right and Bella's heart wasn't in it, then maybe I make it so it is.
"I can see you're formulating a plan," Peter said. "Please don't kill everyone, they are her family."
"I can't make any promises," I said before hanging up the phone.
The Cullens, and what do you know, I am currently in the north-west of the United States. They were so close to me. I needed to seek them out and observe them until I figured out my best mode of attack. Something that would enrage Bella, but not destroy her. This is a challenge I would look forward to figuring out.
