Who Would've Thought?

Chapter 10- Edward's POV

It's been two months since Jacob and I have been here in Volterra, Italy. Two months since Jacob and I have seen our mates and our families. I miss Paul so much, it's killing me. This is the longest Paul and I have been apart since he imprinted on me and I'm not far from losing my mind. Seeing the way that Jacob is handling his separation from Emmett, I can assume Paul isn't that far behind either. The only thing I can say is, I'm so glad that I'm here instead of Paul, because I don't k now what I would do if Paul had to endure the same torturous acts that are given to Jacob. I feel like such a failure because I promised Emmett that I would look after his mate and I haven't done shit to keep that promise. Every day for the past two months, I've had to listen to the gut-wrenching screams of my brother-in-law. Every time I try to intervene, I'm either being held back by Dimitri and Felix or Alec takes away all my senses except for my sight and hearing. Jacob is being beaten, starved, and raped on a daily basis and I can't do anything to stop it. Jacob is holding on though, he's staying alive for one reason and one reason only…Emmett. I'm scared that there's going to be a time when Emmett won't be enough to keep Jacob fighting to stay alive. I'm scared that there will be a time when Jacob will give up.

Jacob's POV

Two months in this fucking hellhole. Two months of continuous torture at the hands of these sadistic monsters. Emily has Dimitri raping me every day and Cauis and Alec taking turns in beating the shit out of me until Edward screams out that he'll take the beatings for me. For some reason, Emily always laughs when he says that but she always stops nonetheless. Sometimes she lets Jane use her gift on him but usually leaves him alone. After I've had my daily dose of Dimitri, Cauis, and Alec, Edward always wraps me up in his arms where I always end up crying hysterically. He rocks the both of us from side to side and always says the same thing; "I swear Jacob, I'm going to find a way to get us home. I'm going to find us a way back to our home, families, and most importantly, our mates." I don't know why but hearing Edward say that always brings me comfort. After he says this, he always starts humming a melody to me which always puts me to sleep. And I always end up dreaming the same thing; I always end up dreaming about Emmett.

Edward's POV

After making sure that Jacob is sleeping, I gently pick him up and lay him down on the mattress in the corner of the "room" we're staying in. I start pacing, waiting for Bella to stop by for her daily visits. After two minutes of waiting, I hear Bella approaching. She stops in front of the door and unlocks it. She walks in and we just stare at each other for a minute before she speaks first. "Hello Edward", she says in what's supposed to be a seductive voice but I wasn't falling for it. "Bella, I have better ways to waste my time and you're not one of those ways. I, WE can't stay here anymore Bella. Look at the beaten, broken, and weak version of the once healthy, strong, and happy man your "best friend" has become. Can you really just look at him and not feel guilt, sadness, and repulsion? Bella, please, if you love me as much as you say you do, you will find a way to get us out of here. I know I hurt you and I am so sorry, but Paul is my mate and I can't live without him, not anymore. Please, Bella, I'm begging you", I say the last sentence with my voice breaking. Bella looks at me first with a look of indifference, hurt, and lastly, with guilt and regret. "I'm sorry Edward for bring you here. I know that we're not mates but I really do love you and when you left me for Paul, it felt like someone ripped out my heart and stomped on it. But I also knew that you would've never hurt me like that without reason so I forgive you. I can't believe I let those sons of bitches hurt Jacob like this, I'm a horrible person. Come on, I know a way out of the castle that will keep them off our backs. Get Jake Edward, you're going home today", she says this last sentence with a huge smile on her face. I pick Jacob up bridal style in my arms and he nuzzles his face in my neck. Bella takes us through this underground tunnel and after 20 minutes, she stops us in front of a door. She hands me a long robe to wrap Jacob up in. I wrap it all around Jacob and he just nuzzles himself in my arms some more. He's only thinking of Emmett and that brings a smile to my face as I begin to think about seeing Paul again. Bella then leads us to one of Aro's private jets. Before I can say anything, she beats me to it. "Aro wouldn't mind you using his jet, he probably would've told you to take it if he knew I snuck you guys out today. I am extremely sorry Edward and I hope you can forgive me in time. I'll see you around," she says as she hugs me. I couldn't find anything to say but thank you so I went with that. I turned around and walked onto the jet and lay down with Jacob still in my arms. The pilot asked if I was ready and I told him I was and then he started the jet. Tomorrow I will finally get to see my mate after two months. Jacob is going to be so happy when he wakes up.

Alice's POV

I was just sitting with the whole family looking at Emmett and Paul when a vision hit me. I saw Edward on a plane with Jacob in his arms as they were leaving Italy and heading back to Forks, back to us. I stood up and started jumping up and down while I was shrieking like a little girl. "Babe why are you so excited", Jasper asks me while looking at me with a confused look on his face. I stopped jumping and shrieking so I could look at every body when I told them the great no the fanfuckingtastic news. "Edward and Jacob are coming home tomorrow", I say while gauging every body's reaction. Emmett and Paul were the first two to say anything as I knew they would. "Edward's coming home tomorrow Alice? Please tell me this isn't some type of way to get me out of this slumped I've been in since he left. Alice you're telling the truth right Ally", Paul asks me with a heart breaking expression on his face. Before I could answer him, Emmett interrupts me. "HOLY SHIT THEY'RE COMING HOME TOMMORROW! JACOB'S COMING HOME TOMMORROW", Emmett screams as he looks the best he has since they both left two months ago. While we and the Pack took their absence hard, Emmett and Paul took it the hardest. Paul stopped eating after the first week and Carlisle had to force feed him with IVs. "Paul, I swear I'm telling you the truth. They're coming home tomorrow", I tell Paul in my most sincere tone. He stares at me for so long that I begin to think that he still doesn't believe me but before I could voice my thoughts, he starts to break down. Emmett rushes over to him and pulls him into his arms. "He's coming home Emmett. Edward is coming home Emmett", Paul says through his tears. Emmett just smiles and nods at Paul. My best friend and favorite brother are coming home tomorrow. Tomorrow our family will be whole again!

A/N

I am extremely sorry for not updating in such a long time. I've been going through some personal things and I've also been busy with school. I will update very soon. Hope you liked reading this chapter as much as I liked writing it.