{Jane's POV}

I got too close. I know that now. Barely even having time to process what was going on, I heard Seth's voice calling my name.

"Jane!"My eyes flickered to where he ran out the house towards me. I, surpisingly, felt a wave of relief that he was okay. Which was strange. Ya know, for me. He looked nervous. Something about his expression made me slow down but then I saw the blond Cullen. Jasper Hale raced towards me at a pace greater than Seth and gripped my throat. His face was angry and animalistic. He picked me up off my feet and slammed me into the snow, which felt too hard to be actual snow. It felt like a thousand daggers piercing my body and sent a wave of agony go through my body.

I didn't know what happened next. But when I recovered from the surprise attack, I saw Seth's sandy brown pelt crouched in front of me, growling. His back was turned towards me, facing Jasper. Jasper had backed up and was telling Seth to relax and that he was sorry. What I don't get an apology? I nearly got my spine broken for god's sake! I heard Edward let out a low growl, must've heard my thoughts. I slowly got up, not wanting make a scene.

Seth's ears pricked and quickly turned to me, his muzzle grinning. I sighed and stared back. I was about to turn and hightail it outta there when Carlisle and Edward ran over. Oh damn, what now? Instinct made me back up as their approaching forms. But a sharp pain flowed through my back stopping my feet. Edward made it to me first and grabbed my arm roughly. I couldn't read his expression but his golden eyes were hard and cold. "Easy, son." Carlisle said calmly and looked me over.

After a moment or two he said, "I'm afraid your not going anywhere." He must've read the disappointment on my face because he then explained. "Your backbone is slightly fractured and would get worse if you run back to Italy. I don't think you'd want to go to Aro with a broken spine now would you?" For some reason I couldn't find my voice so I just shook my head. Carlisle and Mind Reader led me to the house. As we passed, I met the glaring eyes of Bella,Rosalie and Jasper. Stupid shield...

Edward hissed in my ear and tightened his grip on my arm. I heard Emmett and Alice say something to Seth about getting some clothes. Kate and Tanya were there too, standing with Esme. Great, what were the Denali headaches doing here?

Carlisle's office was big and clear. It had a big desk and a table sitting in the middle of the room. Edward had left us alone. Clearly not wanting to be in the same room, much less the same house, as me. Good. He was intimidated by me, that I could deal with.

What I couldn't deal with was when I had sat on the table, Carlisle had asked me to remove my shirt. I mean, I do wear a t-shirt under it but it was...embarrasing. I fidgeted uncomfortably when he asked. Carlisle smiled slightly. At least he wasn't laughing at me. "Would you like Esme to come instead of me?"

"Yes..." I said, testing the word. He nodded and exited the room. When Dr. Cullen had left, I removed my cloak and took off my shirt. Which was when wolf-boy sprinted in. Seth had a big grin plastered over his boyish face. "Hi!" He seemed always glad to see me. Weirdo. His smile turned to an embarrased grimace at seeing me in just a black t-shirt and jeans.

"Hey...Seth." I waved at him trying to get his attention off of my clothes. Seth's face lit up as I said his name. He hopped up on the table next to me. I flinched as he sat near me.

"How are ya?" Man, was he perky. I shrugged and winced as the movement sent another wave of shock went through my back. That Hale kid has strength I'll give him that. Seth's happy face vanished as a low hiss escaped my teeth. "A-Are you okay?"

"Yeah, yeah. Thanks." I looked away and traced a pattern on my pants with my finger. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Seth's muscles tense up. I turned back to him, having a confused look. "What?" Then I noticed what he was looking at.

"Where'd you get those burns on your arm?" On both of my forearms lay a second-degree burn that had red and white-ish blisters on my skin. Hm, I didn't know you kept scars you got when you were a human. As I looked at them, I frowned at the memory.

"Oh. That. They were...back from when I was human." I glanced up to his face. He looked concerned. "You were burnt?" I nodded. Without warning, Seth picked up my arm and examined it. His frown deepened as he saw cuts on my wrists. "And these?" I pulled my arm away and gripped my wrist. "I didn't do that." I felt the uneven scar tissue beneath my palm. "When I was human still."

"You cut yourself?" He sounded really sad. I hated it.

"Oh, no. I didn't. Mom did that one...Dad the other." I couldn't believe I still remembered my parents. They thought I was a witch. Spawn of the devil. Heh, if only they could see me now. Seth put his hand on my shoulder. The motion itself made a blast of scent enter the air. It stunk. But had a certain sweetness to it. I automicatically moved away. Seth sighed.

Someone cleared their throat. We both jumped as we saw Esme standing in the doorway. I looked at the floor. Seth grinned and scratched the back of his head. "I guess that's my cue to leave." He jumped off the table and ran past Esme. But not before waving at me. Esme smiled and walked over to me.

"Hello." She picked up a little box from Carlisle's desk. I didn't even bother to peek to see what she was getting. I rested my elbow on my leg and my chin in my hand. "Alright dear this is gonna hurt a bit." I didn't what was more surpising: The sudden use of 'dear' or she said that it was gonna hurt. It's just a fractured bone, how much pain could if cause to a vampire? Much less a Volturi guard?

The second Esme touched my back with, I didn't know what it was, I cried out in pain. Damn, this was gonna be long day.

{Seth's POV}

I nearly ran back into Carlisle's office when I, Edward and Bella too, heard a yelp come from it. Edward tried to control his laughter. Bella glared at him. "Why are you laughing?" Edward put on an innocent look.

"It's just that all the time Jane walks around like she owns the place and could cause others to feel immense pain but when it comes to a fractured spine, she cries like a baby." That statement rewarded him a pillow to the head. From me. And it wasn't soft either. "Hey!"

This time Bella and I laughed.

{Jane's POV}

"Could you at least try holding still?" Carlisle said as I, once again, moved out his reach. My back now hurt like hell and him touching it didn't help it one freakin' bit.

"No."

"If we don't get this done soon, you won't be going back to Volterra anytime soon either." He told me. I crossed my arms and glared at him. Carlisle, just grabbed the back of my shirt and yanked me, with surprising strength, towards him. Automatically I began struggling and accidently kicked Carlisle's arm. He regained her footing the same time I, idiotically, fell off the table but thankfully fell on my stomach. "...Ow..." I heard Carlisle come over. His hand grabbed my shoulder and lifted me off the ground.

"Let me go! You frickin' jac-" WHACK!

"Ow!" My hands went immediately to the top of my head. Carlisle, with no comment at all, just picked me up under my arms and set me on the table. I saw that he was trying to hide a grin. Growling, I glared. "Don't growl at me, you where asking for it."

Without thinking, I lashed out on him. His hand caught my wrist, golden eyes narrowing at me.

"Do that one more time, I dare you." He released my wrist and started to work on my back again. Curious to see what he was gonna do, I jumped off the table and went into a defensive position. Carlisle crouched and motioned me towards him, smirking. I was furious. I ran towards him and aimed a punch towards his neck. He swiftly moved his head and locked my arm behind my back and before I knew it, my stomach rested on his knee.

"What the?" I struggled briefly before the pain in my back won over. "Owwww." I heard Carlisle let out a deep sigh.

SMACK!

"YEOUCH!" He let me go and I stumbled to my feet. Carlisle stared back at me, letting a smile spread on his face.

"Did you...did you just spank me?" I'm sure I looked both shocked and embarrased at even saying that. He chuckled and bent down, looking me in the eye.

"And thats why you never piss off the daddy." I looked away. This time, he did burst out laughing.