Hey guys! I'm back with another update. We have had another day of snow so that meant no school. No school means I get to update. So here is the next installment of the story. I own only the plot. The rest of the credit goes to Stephenie Meyer. I have used a few direct lines from New Moon so please do not sue. I just use them as entertainment. No money has been or will be made from this story. So let's get on with the show y'all. Also I would like to say thank you to all of those that have added me and my story to their alerts and favorites. It makes this country girl very happy. So please read and review.

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(BPOV)

Tonight was a total disaster. I told Alice that I did not want a birthday party, but she would not listen to me. I got a paper cut, and Edward attacked me. Thank goodness Jasper was there to stop him. If he had not, my secret would be exposed to the whole family, and I did not want that to happen. I had been watching Edward and Alice since the day Jasper and I knew we were mates. Alice would have been able to see that in her visions, yet she had not disclosed that information to us.

Esme, Rosalie, and Alice drove me home while the boys dealt with Edward. I had a sinking feeling that something awful was going to happen tonight. "I am so sorry about the party, Bella. Hopefully we can calm Edward down, and he can come to see you soon to apologize." Esme had been apologizing nonstop since we left their home.

"It's my fault, Esme. I should have been more careful. I mean, getting a paper cut in a house full of vampires is not a smart idea."

We quickly arrived at my house, and the girls promptly left. I sat outside on the porch swing, looking up at the moon. I always loved sitting on the balcony of my room in Volterra at night, watching the moon and stars with any of my brothers. We would sit and chat till the sun began to rise.

I heard the soft sounds of a running vampire heading my way. I acted as if I could not hear him and looked up when he called my name. "Bella, come on a walk with me."

Shocked that it was Edward, I stood, following behind him as he walked into the forest behind my house. Edward stayed on the trail for about five minutes before turning right, heading deeper into the darkness. "What's going on, Edward? What are we doing out here?"

"We're leaving Bella."

"Leaving? Why now?"

He glared at me. What I would not give to have his power for just a moment to see what was running through his head. "My world is not safe for you, Bella. Tonight was proof of the fact. We are leaving tonight, and we will never bother you again."

I froze. He said 'we.' What does he mean by 'we?' "When you said we…"

He smirked. "I mean myself and the family."

"Why should they have to leave, Edward? You are the one who made the mistake of attacking me. The rest of the family did nothing!"

Edward growled and came closer to me. I began backing up, my progress stopped by hitting a tree. "They are leaving because I asked them to. I am tired of having to pretend to be what I'm not. I am sick of pretending to be in love with you. We are leaving so the rest of the family will not become attached to you."

I was in a rage. "Screw you, Edward! You cannot dictate what the family does. You are not the coven leader! Carlisle is!"

I was forced back into the tree, my cheek burning. Edward had slapped me. "You would do well to keep your mouth shut before I do something you will regret. You will not say a word of any of this to Charlie. You will not try to contact anyone in the family. If you do, I will personally make sure you will never another word to anybody in your pathetic life. Have I made myself clear?"

I was actually scared. Yes, I was a vampire. Yes, I was the old Vampire Queen. He did not know those facts, and I did not want him to know those facts. He would use me to further himself in the vampire community. "I…I won't say a word."

"Good girl. I shall leave you now. It will be as if I never existed. Goodbye, Isabella." He kissed me on my forehead, getting one last whiff of the scent he so craved. Then he disappeared.

I could not move. The whole family was leaving. That included Jasper. My Jasper. Surely he would not leave on his own free will? He knows we are true mates. But of course why should I ever have true happiness? I have not seen my two darling children in ages, my older brother was killed, and I was forced from my home by two of the vilest creatures I have ever known. I slowly fell to my knees. I could feel my heart shattering into millions of tiny pieces, the reality that I had lost my mate slowly dawning. I began sobbing, all the hurt and pain making its way to the surface. I wanted to die, but I could not and would not. If I was to die, now that I know I had a mate, Jasper would die along with me. I lay there, willing myself to sleep so maybe I would wake up and this all be a dream.

(APOV)

It was her birthday today. My dear sweet Isabella, gone from this world for 298 years. Today the whole Volturi castle was silent, no one wanting to disrupt the silence of our mourning. I sat in the library, one of Isabella's favorite spots in the castle. I could still smell her scent on some of the books. I closed my eyes, remembering the pain after she died. It was increased dramatically after Carlisle left us. My niece and nephew, Jane and Alec, were hurt the same as the brothers and I. They considered Isabella their mother, and Carlisle was their different, yet caring, uncle. Losing both in such a short amount of time was brutal.

Carlisle had come to visit us once. It was shortly after he changed his son Edward and his wife Esme. We welcomed them with open arms. They stayed for a couple of days before returning home. There was something off about Edward. He never wanted me to read his thoughts, always having some excuse. I never saw Carlisle after that. We would chat over the phone, but I could never convince him to visit again. I even had Jane and Alec try to change his mind. Nothing would work.

I left the library, heading to the one room that has not been touched in almost three centuries. I laid my head against the door, willing the pain to go away. I fell to my knees, sobbing with the loss of my sister. I felt five sets of arms wrap around me. Sulpicia, Marcus, Caius, Alec, and Jane were joining me in our time of grief. Isabella, if you can hear me, I just want you to know that we all still love you and miss you terribly.

(JWPOV)

I had to give Alice the slip somehow. There was an aching pain deep within my soul, and I knew it was Bella. She was hurt because of Edward. I packed my jeans, shirts, cowboy hat, and boots in my duffle bag. I had the perfect idea to get rid of Alice. I went back down stairs, and the little pixie from Hades stopped me. "Where are you going, Jasper?"

I looked at her, acting remorseful. "I'm going to go ahead to Denali. I need time to clear my head. Will you and the family be leaving shortly?"

She looked at me for a long time, determining whether I was up to something or not. "You will be heading straight to Denali? No side trips along the way?"

I smiled at her. "No side trips. I promise."

She grinned. "Alright. I'll see you there soon. We have to wait for Edward to get back from Bella's and lock up the house. I love you."

As I walked out the door, I said, "Me too." Her happiness increased. She was so stupid. I meant I loved myself as well because I am not the heartless monster she and Edward were. I had figured out what was going on between the two of them, and it sickened me. Edward had a power that no one else in the family knew about, save me and Alice. Edward had the ability to control minds. I had heard of only one other vampire that ever had that power, and the Volturi took him out because he wanted to control humans to do his bidding. One of the vilest vampires in our world. Alice and Edward were also sleeping together. That was about as low as one could get, but they trumped that. Edward was controlling the family so I would be perceived as the person to blame. Thank goodness Bella had a shield over me so I would be in the right frame of mind.

I took off towards Denali, running at full speed to cover the most land in the shortest amount of time. I had to get back to Bella. I reached a river and ran through it. The river curved back south, heading back into Washington State. Edward always claimed to be the fastest runner, but when it came to helping my mate, I could beat him any day. I had almost reached the state line in fifteen minutes. I ran through the water so Alice and Edward would lose my scent.

I reached Forks fifteen minutes later, and I headed straight for Bella's house. The pull of mate had become excruciatingly strong the further away I traveled from her. I was about a mile from her home when I felt the worst emotions in my existence. I could hardly stand, but somehow I knew it was Bella. I pushed on to her. I stopped at the front porch, catching Edward's scent mixing with her and headed into the woods.

I followed their scent. It traveled a good ways into the forest. I immediately heard Bella sobbing when I reached the forest's edge. I ran to her, needing to stop the pain. I found her curled in a ball, sobbing for all she was worth. I knelt beside her and gently shook her shoulder. "Bella, Bella sweetheart can you hear me?"

She stopped sobbing and opened her eyes. "Jasper, is it really you?"

"Yes, Darlin'. It's really me. You know I could never leave you."

With that, she launched herself into my arms. I rocked her, quietly telling her that I loved her and would never leave her. I carried Bella back to her house so Charlie would not freak out and send a search party looking for her. I laid her in bed. Before I could get far, she whimpered. I was immediately at her side. I lay beside her the rest of the night, only leaving to hide in the closet when Charlie checked on her.

At ten o'clock the next morning, she began to stir. I knew we had a long ways to go to make everything right again.

(BPOV)

I was sure I was dreaming. I could remember Jasper finding me in the forest, telling me he was there for me, and he loved me. I rolled over in my bed and shot up. The last thing I remembered clearly was Edward leaving me in the forest. I must not have been dreaming. I looked around my room and saw Jasper sitting in my rocking chair.

He slowly stood and walked to me. "How are you feeling, Bella?"

I smiled at him. "I feel pretty good considering the fact that I was led to believe you had left me, but it still hurts that the rest of the family, not including Alice and Edward, left me here."

"Honey, the Cullens did not leave on their own free will. You know how we thought something was off about Alice and Edward? Well they have been sleeping with each other, and Edward has the ability to control people. That's what they two have been doing since they first laid eyes on each other. The only reason I am not under their influence is because of the shield you have me under. The shield you have not explained as to how you have this shield and how you know how to use it." He arched his eyebrow, clearly wanting an answer from me.

I sighed. I wanted to wait just a while longer before I told him my real identity. I wanted to make sure he would not actually leave me. "I will tell you in good time, Jasper. I promise. So now that neither of us has to hide, what do you suggest we do for the day?"

He smirked. "I expect an answer from you in the near future. Do you want to go for a ride with me?"

I smiled. "Would I ever!"

So that is what we did all day and for most of the week. We went riding in Jasper's Ford F-150 Supercrew 4x4 and my Mustang. This was a beautiful start to the rest of my life. If you can hear me Aro, I want you to know I love you and think about you every day. Peace be with you, brother.