Chapter 8 – Restrictions

Carlisle:

After we all settled down, I decided it was time to take Bella to my study and lay out her restrictions and inform her of what she can and cannot do. Edward came along. I left the others in the living room with Jane. Alice suggested they watch some DVD's to Jane's disdain. She clearly was not comfortable and wanted to leave as much as we wanted her out. I almost felt sorry for her, but that didn't last too long. I still would like to slap that smirk off her face.

We arrived at my study and I had Bella and Edward sit in the chairs in front of my desk. I settled down in my chair and looked at my new daughter and Edward. They both seemed so happy and content. Finally, Bella is one of us and we no longer have to worry about her being harmed. We just need to get this visit with Jane over with so we can go on and lead our lives. I am almost grateful to Aro for insisting Bella's transformation be done. At least it is over with and everything seems to have worked out, even the issue with Charlie.

"Well, it is wonderful to see you two are a true mated couple now. How are you feeling Bella? How is the burn in your throat?" I asked.

"I feel okay, dad. The burning is better now that I've fed. I still can't get used to the wolf smell. No wonder you guys always made cracks about the smell. I just wish Jane was gone. She makes me uncomfortable," Bella said.

"Ha, she makes everybody uncomfortable, I wish she was out of here too," Edward added.

"Let's just hope she sees everything has been done and she leaves soon. We will all be at ease when she goes back to Volterra." I added.

"Will they let me alone now?" Bella asked.

"I certainly hope so. I don't know what more they could ask of us. As long as you have kept your word and have been changed, they should be satisfied." I said.

"Good, I'm tired of worrying about them. I just wish there was something we could do about Charlie. Did you come up with anything Dad?" Bella asked.

"We will get to that in a bit, but first I have to lay some ground rules and you're not going to like most of what I am going to say," I warned her.

"Oh, you mean about what I can and can't do until my newborn stage is over?" Bella asked.

"Yes, I'm sorry Bella, but you cannot go outside unless one of us is with you. Preferably 2 or more of us," I stated.

"What? Come on, I can't go outside alone here? Why not? There's no one around here," Bella pointed out.

"I know, but you never know when the smell of something will grab your attention and you rush to see what it is. There are hikers in the woods you know, and you could possibly smell a human and may not be able to resist the temptation of the smell. So no, you cannot go outside alone, understood?" I asked her.

"Yes, I get it, but I still think it's being over-cautious. I'm not going to attack a human," Bella stated.

"We don't know that yet, so until I say so, you cannot go outside without one of us with you. Also, you cannot go into town without 3 or more of us and not at all for the first month of your change. No physical contact with Charlie or your friends. Not at all! I mean this Bella, you will not go anywhere near Charlie or your friends or into town around humans. Do you understand me?" I asked sternly.

"I'm not going to hurt any humans. I especially will not hurt Charlie. I don't know why you are being so paranoid about my killing humans," Bella argued.

"Bella, I told you this was going to be hard, but you will do as I say young lady, or you and I will be having a different discussion in this study, do I need to remind you what type of discussion that would be?" I asked sternly.

"No dad, I know you'll spank my butt if I disobey you," Bella replied.

"Yes I will, without hesitation! By the way Edward, I will spank her when she needs it and you will stay out of those discussions. She answers to me now," I pointed out to him.

"I hear you dad, I don't like it, but I know what you are saying," Edward answered.

"You will not interfere when she needs to be disciplined. She may be your mate, but she is now my daughter, the same as Alice, Rosalie and Leah. Bella, you answer to me, not your mate or your siblings. To me and your mother and you will obey us or you know the consequences," I pointed out to her again.

"I know dad, that's they way it's been since I've met Edward so that much is not new to me," Bella said.

"Good, you know the ground rules. Also, you will not go hunting alone. You will go with Edward and a few more of us, but never alone. Also, no driving, no phone calls and no visits to the Reservation. Make sure you watch yourself around Jake, Seth and Leah also." I said.

"What do you mean no driving? Come on, that's ridiculous, and no phone calls? That's ridiculous," Bella came back.

"No driving because you could become enraged at a driver and attack them, no phone calls for the same reason. If I find out you have been driving, my dear, you won't be sitting or driving for a long time. The same with the phone calls." I reminded her.

"That's not fair. I bet no one else had to do all of this. I feel like I'm being punished. This is stupid," Bella said standing up and raising her voice at me.

I stood up from my chair and glared at her, "Isabella Marie Cullen, you were warned of all of this before and you knew this was going to happen. You will abide by my rules and orders or suffer the consequences. Don't you raise your voice to me again, young lady, or you will feel my displeasure and receive your first spanking as a vampire the same day you woke up from your transformation. I will not tolerate your outburst again. Now sit down and behave yourself," I warned her.

"Bella, please calm down, dad is only being hard on you for your own good. Please, I don't want you to get spanked today, please calm down and do as he says," Edward said to her.

"Alright, I'll do it for you, but I still think he is being unreasonable," Bella said looking back at me.

"I don't care how unreasonable you think I am, you will follow my rules and obey me without question. That is the way it is going to be until I say otherwise. This is for your own protection, as well as the rest of the family and the humans and wolves. I'm sorry, Bella, but this is what is necessary for all our sakes. You will just have to do it. I hope you can bear with me and follow my instructions. It will only be for a small amount of time compared to what you will gain in time with being like us now. Please Bella, don't make me have to make this more unpleasant for you by disobeying me. I only want what is best and safe for all of us. Do you have any questions?" I asked her.

"No, I'll try my best dad, but you know how I can be and I'm warning you now, it will be okay for the beginning, but I'm not promising anything after a few weeks, sorry dad, that's just me," Bella admitted.

"All I can ask is that you try your best. If you slip up, we will deal with it at that time. Remember, a spanking as a vampire will hurt more than when you were human, just a heads up, missy!" I warned.

"Just my luck," Bella said grinning.

I kissed her on the forehead and she and Edward were going to go to their cottage and bring some of the things they would need to the main house. This house is going to be full for a while. Not to mention our unwanted guest. Before I could step out of my study, Esme came in with a worried look on her face.

"What is it, Esme?" I asked.

"Carlisle, Jane wants to feed and you know what she means by feed," Esme warned.

"Oh no, she can't do that around here. Let's go downstairs and I will talk to her about it," I said.

We left the study and went down the stairs to the living room. Jake, Leah and Seth were growling and surrounding Jane. Emmett, Jasper, Rosalie and Alice were standing by the door not letting her leave. I walked down to handle the situation.

"What is the problem?" I asked.

"Pops, Jane here, wants to go out for take out, the human kind! We won't let her out," Emmett said glaring at Jane.

"Carlisle, I need to feed and I am going whether you like it or not," Jane said with her red eyes.

"I'm sorry Jane, but you cannot feed on humans here. We feed on animals and while you are under my roof, you will do the same," I warned her.

"I will not feed on filthy animals, I will have human blood, nothing else, and you can't stop me," Jane dared me.

"I can and will stop you. I told Aro and I warned you, under my roof, you will do as I say. You can go hunting, but it will be animals. Emmett, Jasper, Alice and Rosalie and the wolves will go with you. You will do as they say or answer to me, do you understand," I asked her.

"Only because Aro said I had to obey you, but I will not like it," Jane said smartly.

"You would do well to obey me and watch your tone with me, young lady. I am still considered a member of the Volturi," I threatened her.

"Maybe, but you are not part of the Volturi Coven any longer. I'd like to go at least attempt to quench my thirst," Jane said sarcastically.

"Very well, you will do as Emmett and Jasper say, and they will tell me if you give them any trouble," I warned her again.

"We sure will Pops, Janie better not be a painie," Emmett teased.

They left out and flashed to our hunting grounds. I hope this goes well. Jasper will know how to deal with her, but if she uses her gift on them, she could hurt them. I hope everything goes as planned. I'm glad that Leah, Seth and Jake are with them also. They can all gang up on her if need be.

An Hour Later:

An hour has passed since they left for Jane to feed when the door opened suddenly and Emmett, Jasper, Rose and Alice came bounding in. I immediately rose from the couch where Esme and I had been sitting.

"Pops! We brought down some deer and mountain lions and when our backs were turned, Jane ran off from us. We tried to catch her but we couldn't find her trail. Jake, Leah and Seth ran after her and because of them, we could not pick up her trail. We came back as soon as we could. The wolf siblings are still chasing her," Emmett said.

"Oh no, I hope she goes out of our area and not into the town of Forks. I don't know how long or far the wolves will be able to chase her. We will have to wait and see when she comes back." I said.

There was nothing anyone of us could do. We wouldn't be able to pick up her trail since the wolves would hide her scent from us. We will just have to hope they come back safe and she does not harm anyone in town. I knew this was going to be difficult with Jane here.

After about 2 hours, we heard wolves howling. In no time, Jake, Seth and Leah were back. They phased outside and changed into clothes at the place where they stash extra clothes when phasing. Eventually they all came in the house.

"Where is Jane?" I asked as we all got up.

"We chased her into Port Angeles and then she managed to give us the slip. We couldn't find her and there were too many people around, so we came back. At least she is not in Forks. We couldn't chance being seen since there is not that many places to blend in Port Angeles as wolves," Jake said.

"You did good, you can't be seen in that area, it is good you came back. We will have to wait until she gets back." I said.

We all waited downstairs in the living room for her to get back. Edward and Bella came in with their clothes and other necessities. We filled them in. They went to their room and got settled then came back down to wait with the rest of us. We were all on edge. We were all either pacing the floors or trying to make conversation to pass the time. No one was in the mood. About 3 a.m. the front door opened and Jane stepped in, red eyes and all. She seemed satiated and pleased with herself. She looked at me with her red eyes, daring me to challenge her. She didn't have to wait long.

"Where have you been Jane and what have you done," I asked angrily.

She stood there smirking at me, with her red eyes glaring into my amber ones. I glared back at her knowing that her eyes were not going to be the only red features she will be sporting in a few minutes…

TBC: Please Review! Think Jane will make a trip to Carlisle's study?