A/N: Ok, first off I am SO incredibly sorry! I meant to update about a day after my last chapter, but my computer decided it wanted to get infected by a ton of viruses. My dad had to completely redo everything, and I only just got everything back up a couple days ago. Anyways, I have a short holiday in a few days, so check your e-mails frequently for another chappie!


Jacob's POV:

I paced minute circles in my small room. There wasn't much space to move around in since the tiny bed dominated most of the space I had. I couldn't get her out of my head. The pain on her face the last time I saw her-how her porcelain like features had tightened in agony, and the blood red irises...I shuddered at the reminder.

My feet stopped their incessant pacing, and I leaned my forehead against the wall, slowly beating my fist on the paneled wood. The memory of her pain gripped me again, and my silently beating hand went through the wall to leave a fist-shaped hole.

"Jake!"

I dodged the door as Billy swung it wide, and I growled.

"Another hole?" Billy asked tiredly. I scowled, and Billy's eyes narrowed at my expression.

"I'm going out. If the guys call you or something, just tell them I want to be alone right now."

Billy's mouth opened and he started to say something, but I was already closing the front door of the house behind me.

I stretched my arms as I pondered where I wanted to go. Maybe I'd go chase a rabbit or something, but I should probably shift if I want to do that, and I didn't want anyone in my head.

Inspiration struck. I didn't want anyone in my head, but maybe someone else would be in Bree's...

My heart gave one loud beat, and then seemed to get itself stuck somewhere in my throat. I could go to the bloodsucker's house, but there's no way of knowing beforehand if she's in there or not. Of course if the leech is there, she'll probably be right at his side. I winced, knowing that she was probably one of them by now.

The wincing was a reflex reaction after all this time, but when I thought of her my heart didn't try to jump out of my chest, and the intense pain didn't come like it usually did. I furrowed my brow in thought. Why didn't it hurt to think of her? Was it because the bond between us was broken when she was bitten by that thing? If she was bitten anyways...

No, I knew deep down what the answer was. I wasn't in pain anymore, and Bree was the one who helped heal me. As weird as it seems, as weird as our relationship-if you can call it that- is, in her own way Bree helped me through something I thought I would never heal from. As weird as it seems, I've fallen in love with a vampire.

The meaning of it sank it. I'm in love with her! The conviction of my words hit me hard and deep, I knew they were true as soon as I thought them, and I knew this wasn't the same as what I felt for Bella. I smiled a little, I could even think her name now without any pain. The blood drained out of my face, leaving it feeling cold, and unnatural. What if she left again, because of me? No, I couldn't let her-I had to go to her. Now.


Bree's POV:

"Get. Up"

"Ungh." I made a noncommital noise in the back of my throat.

"Get up you pathetic excuse for a vampire." A rough voice said angrily.

Wait a second, who in the world is talking to me? I realized my eyes were closed, and I opened them slowly. My head throbbed in pain as I peered blearily at a figure towering over me in a big, black cloak.

Damn, the Volturi are already here. My eyes widened as the figure approached me and gripped my chin with a large hand.

"Someone get the key to these shackles." He was talking to someone over his shoulder.

My eyesight seemed unusually blurry as I saw Edward briskly step forward with a key in hand. He sidestepped Felix who reached for tiny piece of age-blackened metal, and leaned over my restraints.

My chin was released and I leaned my head gently against the wall to watch Edward give me my momentary freedom. He really is beautiful, I thought; not at all my type of course, but even in these conditions I could appreciate what made Bella fall in love with him in the first place. My lips quirked up in a sad, half-smile as I thought of the love they shared. A deep love that I could never hope partake in with anybody, I thought bitterly. But even as the thought crossed my mind, a flash of a face appeared in my mind. Jacob's face. But...I didn't love him...right?

I frowned, and felt rather than saw Edward stiffen slightly at my side. He had released both my hands, and as he backed away from me, I saw an odd expression on his face. He looked at me wonderingly, and I knew in that moment that he had seen Jacob's face in my mind. I looked away from Edward's confused eyes.

Felix saw the exchange between us. "Planning an escape are we?" He drawled.

"Hardly." I replied before Edward could open his mouth.

"Time to go." Demetri said from behind Edward.

Felix smiled and bent to grab my arm just above the elbow.

"Actually, I think I'd rather stay here, thanks." I said, smiling with an unreal amount of cheerfulness.

Felix just grinned and yanked me up roughly.

I pulled my arm out of his grip, and growled. "I can walk on my own just fine."

Felix looked to Demetri, and Demetri just shrugged. Demetri took the lead, and Felix montioned for me to go in between them.

I brushed myself off and then I held my head high. No reason to sulk about it, it was what it was. As I passed Edward I was hoping he was reading my thoughts, and I saw him give the tiniest nod.

Please, if, for some reason unknown to anyone, Jake comes around, or is asking questions, tell him not to look for me. I'll take whatever the Volturi will dish out to me, but I don't want anyone else to be hurt because of me. Not anymore. I couldn't bear it if anything happened to anyone, espescially him. I pleaded with Edward silently in my head, and I at the last moment I turned to face him as I walked.

"Thanks, for everything."

Edward frowned slightly, and then nodded.

Relief washed through me, and I smiled at him, a true, genuine smile.

I brightly skipped up the stairs after Demetri, and I heard Felix snicker, but I didn't care. I didn't give a flying monkey what he thought, I was higher then the clouds, and my heart felt fit to burst.

We passed silently through the house, and I saw Alice, Jasper, & Rosalie on a couch. I waved merrily to them, and saw their shocked expressions.

Carlisle was holding the front door open for us, with Esme standing at his side holding his hand.

"Thanks for everything." I said again as I passed through the door. "It was fun while it lasted."

I winked at Carlisle and Esme both, with a large grin plastered on my face.

The sky was overcast of course, this was Forks after all, but I wasn't gonna let the weather dampen my spirits. I was being taken to the freaking founding fathers of our...affliction, and I was probably gonna be tortured, but hey, life is difficult right?

"Are we running, or flying?" I asked no one in paticular as we passed through the first few trees surrounding the Cullen's house.

"We're running, then taking a boat." Demetri replied.

I wrinkled my nose. Boats aren't my favorite mode of transportation I'll admit. I had seen Titanic, I knew what could happen, but it would probably be full of vampires, and it's not like we couldn't swim to shore if we needed to.

"Where are we running to?"

"The boat is docked in Delaware."

Delaware? What the hell is in Delaware?

I glanced up and noticed we were crossing a large clearing, and I smiled slightly. Meadows like this always made me feel better, maybe because it reminded me of the days when I would race my wolf.

I twirled, and sashayed in the tall ferns, trying to squash my fears by dancing. It helped a little, but it wasn't until I gathered up flowers and pushed the bouquet into Felix's hands that I felt truly giddy. Felix just rolled his eyes and tossed the flowers aside.

"Aw, you should've kept them, then you could've given them to a girl. Of course, you would have to actually have a girl to give them to." I smirked, then turned around and continued to bounce happily.

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It took us about a day and a half to run to the port in Delaware, and I could tell Felix espescially was getting antsy. He probably wants to hunt, I thought bitterly. Sink his teeth into some innocent, trusting, stupid human. I winced.

"Getting scared, love?" Felix taunted.

I rolled my eyes. He thought I was scared of going to Volterra. I had to admit the fear of the Volturi was there, but it was hidden deep under my disgust for their way of life, and the fear for Jake's life. I doubt he felt anything for me the way I did for him, but if he felt even for me a fraction of what I feel for him, he would be in serious danger of doing something stupid and say, trying to rescue me, or some other asinine plan.

Demetri led the way to a good-sized yacht tied to the dock. The name was in Italian, and I couldn't make out what it said, but I thought it was probably something ironic.

Demetri gracefully lowered himself onto the deck, and went to talk with the dark vamp who had appeared from a staircase that probably lead to the living quarters.

"After you." Felix said from behind me.

I hopped in, and looked around. Not being very well-versed in the matters of yachts, I couldn't tell if it was a majorly expensive one, or a more humble purchase, but knowing vamps it was probably expensive. And it looked it.

Felix trailed behind me as I walked purposefully around the boat, checking out everything like a kid in a candy store.

The boat started with a jolt, and I put a hand out the steady myself. We were pulling away from the dock, and it seemed like we were going pretty fast.

Bree!

I wheeled around as I heard the voice. No, that voice was too familiar, I would know it anywhere, a voice I was now sure I would answer even if I was dead(well, actually dead, not undead).

Felix stared at me as I faced him, and then he glanced behind him.

I pushed Felix out of my way to get a better look at the dock, I had to make sure. We were at least half a mile away from the shore now, but the huge lone figure on the end of the dock was as clear to me as if he was standing right in front of me.

I heard his cry of anguish, and the tears started pouring from my eyes as I clutched the support beam of the deck above. He had come for me, but it was too late. Even if he had been able to do anything against all of the vamps on the yacht, I wouldn't have let him. I had to face the consequences of what I had done, and I alone had to pay the dues.

Jacob fell to his knees as the yacht rocketed further and further away. And I knew in that instant that I would never love anyone but him.


Hehe, so kind of another cliffie, but I don't think it's as bad as my last one. That chapter seemed really long to me, but it probably wasn't. And I know it's not as long as you guys deserve! Sorry again! I will probably update again in a couple days, if I feel like it, and if enough people review. Review review review! I would like to know if people actually read my story! Or if you're all just liars! And if you don't review, i'll send my flying monkey henchmen after you! haha, so hit the little purple button! Now!