A/N: Okay, so some people are wondering what is going on with Carlisle, so it's time to start looking into what is going on in his head. Here is a chapter to give a little insight on his thought process but stick with me because I have some surprises in store that will come from Carlisle's POV in later chapters. This is a shorter chapter but hopefully it appeases some of your worries about Carlisle not choosing sides and remaining neutral about the situation. As always your thoughts on everything are appreciated and I love reading all of them! Thanks again for reading! Enjoy!
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Carlisle's POV
It had been a whirlwind of emotional betrayal over the last two days. Jasper had found out about Alice and Edward's betrayal. I wasn't sure how he was handling it. I know there have probably been overwhelming emotions all around him. I wonder if he knew what his true feelings were. I knew I was very disappointed in Alice and Edward. I couldn't understand how they could betray the coven like that. I needed to punish them. Anyone from the outside would have expected a swift punishment for both of them. I just couldn't do anything though. Those were the last two people in the coven I expected to cause such a ruckus and disrespect everyone and their own mate. We all have also relied heavily on their abilities to help protect us. It was like having an extra safety net around to protect everyone.
I was sitting in my office trying to figure out how to proceed with the situation. Anything I do, I may lose someone in my family. It was heartbreaking to think about. They were all my children. I sighed loudly and put my head in my hands. Suddenly I heard a soft knock on my door.
"Come in." I said with my head still in my hands. I was getting frustrated with the situation.
"Hey." I looked up. My beautiful Esme was in the doorway. "Have you decided on what you are going to do?"
"No, not exactly." I said softly. I couldn't hide the disappointment I was feeling. She shut the door behind her and walked up to the desk. She didn't come around but stood and front and became confrontational.
"You need to deal with it now Carlisle." She was upset with me. For a little over 24 hours nothing had been done.
"Sweetheart, I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to lose any of them." I didn't want to fight with her.
"I know it's frustrating but you are our leader. They have shown you no respect. There is going to be a permanent split in the family because of this. You have to choose who you want to stay with."
"Esme, I don't want to fight with you. I love you. This is a touchy situation and I know you think of them as children as well. Put yourself in my shoes." I was pleading with her. I got up and came around the desk to stand in front of her. I wanted to hold onto her but I knew she wouldn't allow it. She was much too frustrated that I am thinking like a father instead of a leader. Maybe she could give me some sort of idea of how to proceed causing little damage along the way.
"Carlisle…if I were in your shoes, I would have to side with Jasper and Bella. You can't allow Edward and Alice to continue this thing they have going on. If they truly loved us and their mates they wouldn't have even considered this. I love them as my children but children also need boundaries and if they cross them they need to be reprimanded." She backed away a few steps and turned towards the wall of pictures. She stood there gazing at all of them.
"I think they need to be separated from the family for a while, even though it would be hard emotionally." She continued after a few moments. "I know it's hard to think about, but I love you and my family. We should not tolerate this behavior. You as the leader have to ultimately decide what to do. I am giving you a suggestion as your mate. It pains me more than it may sound, but we have to put the rest of the coven first and set an example." She never looked at me, just the pictures on the wall. She stood for a few seconds more than left the room, not even turning to look at me.
I went back and sat at my desk. Esme was not happy with me at all. It was a rare instance but she becomes upset with me every once in a while. She was hurting and I could sense that much but she was right I had to think of the rest of the coven. I knew what I had to do as the leader. I had to punish the ones who were in the wrong.