Chapter 10
Bella's P.O.V
Jacob released me from his eyes and ducked his head so I couldn't look in his eyes , I vaguely felt Jasper come closer and put his hand on the small of my back , his touch was so comforting .i knew it would give me the strength to go through the next conversation but first I had to deal with Jake .
"Jake, what is going on ?"I asked softly but I came out scared
"I told him Bella." He paused then added "Everything "
"Wha - what do you mean you told him everything?" I asked shuttering
"I told him about you and your blood sucking leeches ., Bella .he sneered my name as a curse
"How could you do this to me ? " I felt so betrayed that I was nearly coking "I entrusted you with my deepest secrets and you betray me like this ? " the pain was so unbearable that I slumped against Jasper for support .
'' I knew you would return to them like the loyal pet you are ." I can't believe my best friend just insulted me like this . I looked closely in his eyes but found nothing but resentment and bitterness that were so foreign on his youthful face
I buried my face in Jasper's hard chest and felt him tense before he started flooding me with calmness .
"Hay , did you get another bloodsucker Bells , was Edward not good enough ?"he taunted . Where was my best friend who was my only salvation when I was alone and broken ?
I felt the growl vibrating in Jasper's chest and raised my head to look in his eyes , they were pitch black .
"It is inappropriate to speak to a lady in such manner ." said Jasper to Jacob who was shaking terribly and looked as if smelling rotten fish
"Non of your business, bloodsucker ." I finally snapped and before I could help myself , I raised my hand to slap Jacob only for Jasper to catch my wrist in his cold hand
"He is not worth it , love ."he whispered . I was so amazed that Jasper was so calm and tranquil while facing his natural enemy who was just radiating anger and hate , He seemed so controlled as these emotions should have brought him to his knees but not my Jasper, his strength amazed me everyday .
"Thank you , Mr. Black , your presence is no longer required . Consider the treaty broken ."
Jasper's voice was commanding and authoritative, . Every single thing I could note about his demeanor screamed determination . everything about him was clearly saying don't mess with me and thankfully Jacob had enough brains to get the message . he gave me a fleeting glance before running to the backyard , I faintly heard the tearing of fabric that indicated that he had phased .
I was trying desperately to prevent the angry tears from running down my cheeks but failing miserably , it wasn't until Jasper planted a kiss ony forehead that I relaxed a bit and accepted the calm he was projecting .
"Don't cry , Darlin' , everything is ok." He was trying his best to soothe me but I just hugged him closer and let his scent envelope me completely . To me his unique scent was stronger than his gift .
"How could everything be ok ? he must have made you look like murders , all of you ."I whispered looking at his now topaz eyes .
"Let me deal with this ok ." I nodded dumbly and led him inside the house.
Charlie was sitting on the couch not facing me .
"Is what the Black kid said true ?" he asked harshly without looking at me
"I can explain everything ." I pleaded
He then turned to face me , pain and anger evident on a face so like my own .
"Why didn't you tell me ?"
"It was against the law . I wasn't even supposed to know ."
"Sir, I'm Jasper Hale , Edward's brother and I promise to clarify everything ."said Jasper flashing my father a brilliant smile while projecting acceptance .
We sat on the couch while Dad sat on the armchair facing us .
Jasper started telling Charlie that they are indeed vampires but they follow a special diet in which they feed from animals instead of humans to preserve their remaining humanity , he proceeded to tell about the vampire laws that were enforced by The Volturi which prevented me from telling him the truth or be put to death .
"Sir, if Bella had told you my whole family and I would be put to death s well as Bella and yourself "
"And how did you get caught in all this ?" he asked me
I was happy that he asked me so now we could clear thing together.
I told him about meeting Edward and how my blood attracted him to me that he left school for a week to be away from me then I told him about Edward saving me from the van
"He pushed the van away ?" asked Charlie amazed
"Sir , we have superior speed , strength and senses , our skin is basically impenetrable and we can run and work forever without tiring , we can see, hear and smell from miles away." Explained Jasper softly , chuckling at Charlie's amusement
"Continue Bella ." urged Charlie his anger forgotten , for now .
i informed him that it was Jacob who told me about the legends and that i just connected the dots then informed Edward who didn't deny his nature and we got closer .
"One day Edward and his family were playing baseball when 3 nomads arrived , the coven leader took interest in me when he saw me protected by the whole family , he saw it as a challenge ."I said bitterly , shuddering as I remembered the torture James has put me through .
Jasper sensing my pain , wrapped his arm around my shoulder and pressed a kiss to my temple .
"Some vampires have special powers ."I said neglecting Charlie's confused look ."Edward can red minds except mine , Alice can see the future and Jasper can feel and alter emotions ."
"James was a tracker , he was out for my blood . Jasper , Alice and I went to Phoenix while leaving a false trial ."
"I take it he found you and that he was the real reason why you landed in the hospital ." concluded Charlie
"Yes, he told me he had mum , so I left Alice and Jasper because I couldn't risk any of them getting hurt ."
"You just don't understand that you are worth every risk we take to keep you safe ." said Jasper fondly . I felt the love that I held for him increase as he said the same words he told me in the hotel in Phoenix . I was still amazed that such a gorgeous man would love plain old Bella .
"James broke my leg and bit my wrist ." I raised my hand to show Charlie the silver bit mark ."The Cullens came in time , Emmett and Jasper killed James while Edward sucked the venom from the bit , it required great strength and restrain for him to stop as to him I smelled like no other but he did it . ." I sigh , Edward is a truly remarkable vampire .
"On my 18th birthday , I had a paper cut while opening a present and because of the collective bloodlust he was feeling , Jasper attacked me , and I never blamed you ."I told Jasper before he could interrupt me
"Edward broke up with me , saying that he didn't love me and that I was a distraction and asked the family not to contact me and you know the rest ."
"I so gonna kill him ." growled Charlie .
"We are bullet proof ."chuckled Jasper
"Last month , I went cliff diving , Alice had that vision and informed Edward who wanted to end his life after he knew that I was dead but we were able to stop him ."
"One of the leaders of the Volturi , Master Aro , has the power to read every thought through physical contact " started Jasper "Alice was feeling scared and nervous so I asked Master Aro to read her thoughts , it reveled her evil nature, she was the cause of the van accident and she had a deal with the nomad so she could get rid of Bella but we saved her"I didn't knew that she was that crazy to risk the whole family to get rid of me . I then turned my attention to Jasper who was still talking to Charlie
", so had a last trick , she sent excessive amounts of bloodlust to make me lose control in hopes I kill her or that we abandon her but that was not enough for her , she wanted Bella broken so she dictated Edward what to say , telling him it was the best way to cut ties , so when I knew this I killed her ." finished Jasper softly
"Killed her just like that and pardon me why are you here and not Edward ?" asked Charlie suspiciously
"Sir , Alice kept a dangerous secret from Edward and I , She kept that Bella is my mate a secret so that I won't leave her ."
"Mate ?" exclaimed Charlie .
"Vampires don't have boyfriends and girlfriends , they have soul mates . together for eternity .'' said Jasper with a dreamy look in his eyes .
"So no Edward and Bella any more ?"
"No , not anymore ." I replied .
"I've noticed that you talk about your rulers with great respect ." Spot on Charlie
"Sir , I'm a member of the Volturi , The head guard in fact ." he stated proudly .
"That means we are both in law enforcement ."joked Charlie
"Yes , sir ."laughed Jasper . My mate had the most beautiful laugh that I've ever heard . he was like a golden angel .
"Drop the sir business, Jasper ., call me Charlie ."
"I was in law enforcement even before I was changed ."
"When was that ?"asked Charlie curiously . I felt that Dad had taken a liking to Jasper , they had a lot on common
"Civil War , I was the youngest major in the Confederate Army" he stated matter of factly but I didn't miss the pride he felt while telling my father of what he considered his greatest accomplishment .i can tell dad was impressed
"Dad , can we go to the Cullen's after lunch ?" I suggested '' they would really like to know you personally ."
"Sure, Bella " he nodded
"Now that you are in good hands Bella , I should leave " said Jasper standing up .
He shook Charlie's hand and I followed him to the door
"You should really rest , you had had a rough day ." he suggested against my lips
"And what are you gonna do ?"
"Think of you , go hunting and think of you ." he answered cheekily.
He kissed my lips softly one last time before leaving the house .i watched him from the window till the car disappeared
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