A/N: Sorry for the short chapter, I promise the next will be much better! And for all you questioning my story... let me just say I absolutly looooove ALICE+JASPER! : They're my favorite, anyway on to the story...


"I'm gonna make damn sure that you can't ever leave
No, you won't ever get too far from me
You won't ever get too far from me"

-Taking Back Sunday, MakeDamnSure


JASPER POV

Alice was waiting outside the house when we pulled up; she wore a wide grin on her pretty face. She greeted Kylie and then rushed to me, throwing her arms around my neck.

"I missed you Jazz!" She looked up at me still grinning brightly; I leaned down to press my lips to hers.

"I missed you too Alice," I murmured into her lips.

"We got the letter." She said nonchalantly, but I could feel her anxiety and I tensed in turn.

"What did it say?" I set her lightly on the ground, her eyes glanced back at me, then flicked away.

"We didn't open it yet, we were waiting for you…" Sure they didn't open it, but I knew Alice had already seen the contents.

"Is it bad?" I lightly brushed her cheek with my thumb.

She sighed, "I'm not sure."

I took her hand and followed Emmett- who was helping Kylie with the bags in the car- inside.

The rest of the family was sitting inside the parlor, well with the exception of Rosalie. She must still be upset over Kylie joining the family. The letter was untouched on the coffee table, and Carlise picked it up as we entered the room.

Carlise cleared his throat,

"Shall I?"

There were a few mixed nods, and I pulled Alice tighter to my side. A letter from the Volturi just didn't mix well with me; Aro had always wanted to recruit Alice to his ranks. One thing for sure, as long as I was on this earth I would never let anyone take Alice from me.

Carlise responded with a curt nod and began:

"Carlise and Cullens,

We dearly look forward to seeing you soon. I am very interested in seeing the extraordinary Renesmee and have also heard that you have added a new family member to your "coven."

Soon, with Regards,

Aro."

"No," Bella said coldly.

We all turned to look at her, Renesmee was lying asleep across her lap, and Edward was nervously stroking her hand.

"I refuse to bring Renesmee to them." She stated, and Edward spoke quickly to her in a soothing voice, "Edward, stop. Renesmee isn't going, it's dangerous."

No one spoke, we didn't know what to say. Of course I knew what Bella was feeling, no one wanted to risk bringing Renesmee directly into Volterra, but it is our only option. If we didn't go to see the Volturi, they would come here, and who knows the trouble that could bring. Our growing family brought increasing paranoia to Aro, he will jump at any chance he has to try and diminish the threat. Weather he'll try kidnapping or killing, it's all the same; we need to obey the laws of the Volturi.

"Bella, if we deny his visit, you know that they will come after us." Edward held her face gingerly between his hands, as if trying to place the idea in her mind.

"…And that's when the real danger will come. We all know this." Carlise finished.

Bella was silent; she was turning into an emotional mess over her inner conflict. Her emotions were powerful and they swept me away; I wanted to protect, I would do anything to protect my family, anything.

Edward glared at me, the room was looking uncomfortably nervous and angry, I must have been projected my emotions again. Okay, calm focus Jasper, focus. I sighed and the room relaxed.

"When are we leaving?" Bella finally relented, as much as she hated to admit it, she knew that following Aro's invitation would be the best outcome.

"We'll book the flights tonight," He shot a glance at Kylie; it was very risky to have a newborn on a plane full of humans for hours on end, with no fresh air, "But first we'll hunt."

It was funny how a simple letter could dictate an entire household. One simple, seemingly friendly invitation had never seemed so ominous.

A/N: Sorry again for the short update, I promise the next one will be much longer. Don't forget to review!