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-BOAS-

Bella

One week tomorrow. That's how long it will be since I'd broken up with Edward. The fool still thought I was taking time to think and that tomorrow we'd go back to the way things used to be. Like I was that stupid. I knew he was never going to change and I was done. I didn't regret it at all, and in fact, it told me a few things that I had been too blind to see before now.

That out of the Cullen family-excluding Edward-only three members seemed to truly care about me.

Emmett and Rose had appeared in my rear-view mirror minutes after I'd pulled out of the driveway last week. Jasper had showed up an hour later and the three of them had only left my house out of necessity.

Two of the biggest necessities were not allowing Dad to catch them and to hunt. They would hang out with me until right before he came home and then Rose would return when he was asleep, staying overnight all week.

On the second night, she told me her story and then she was the one who held me as I cried for her. The next night I told her about Phoenix and my mom. After that, we were closer than I ever thought we'd be and I enjoyed our girl time more than anything, just like I had when we'd gone shopping.

A lot closer than Alice and I were apparently.

We had definitely grown apart in the last few weeks, but if she had called, I would have at least had the decency to answer the fucking phone. The few times I had tried to get her-courtesy of the new phone that Peter had been so kind to have delivered the next day-had gone unanswered. When I asked Jasper about it he said that she wasn't talking to him much either, so I shouldn't even worry myself about it.

Alice ignoring me wasn't nearly as shocking as Carlisle and Esme. I know Edward was their 'son', but they could have answered or even sent a text back, letting me know they missed me like I did them, or even to say hello. Hell, I would've even welcomed a "never call us again" over the complete silence.

After the tenth unanswered phone call to them, I just stopped trying. The ball was in their court now and if they wanted to talk to me then they would. I, honestly, was at the point that I didn't care anymore; I still had Jasper, Rose, and Emmett, so I was good.

Well, right now I didn't. Dad was home this morning-working a double this afternoon and evening. He was leaving in about an hour, so the others would be back then. They'd taken the time this morning to go hunt and run by the house to change when they were finished.

"Bells..."

I pushed myself up from where I was lying on the bed and moved to my bedroom door, pulling it open and walking to the top of the stairs.

Dad was standing at the bottom looking up expectantly. "Yeah?" I asked.

"I made grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch if you're hungry."

My stomach growled, letting me know that I was, in fact, hungry. I bounded down the stairs with a grin and followed him into the kitchen. He already had the sandwiches plated and sitting on the table, so I went to the fridge, getting us each a bottle of water.

After I set Dad's bottle in front of him I moved around the table to sit down, ready to dive into my sandwich.

As soon as I took the first bite, Dad asked, "So what are your plans tonight?"

"Just hanging around here, maybe watch a movie. Rose is going to come over and stay."

"What about Alice?" he asked before biting into his own sandwich.

"What about her?" I asked a little too harshly, but him saying her name and knowing the way she was being just irked me.

"I haven't seen her in a while. I was wondering what was going on with you two," he said, shrugging his shoulders.

"I guess she's mad at me for breaking up with Edward. I don't really know, since she won't return my phone calls."

"I'm sure you two will work it out."

"Yeah," I agreed even though I didn't believe it for a second. Something told me Alice and I would no longer be the best friends she had claimed we were and would continue to be from that first day at her house. At this point, I didn't think we'd even be considered close acquaintances from now on.

Dad stopped asking questions then and we finished eating our lunch. When we were done, I grabbed our plates and took them over to the sink. As I cleaned up, he grabbed his things for work. Once he had everything he needed, he returned to the kitchen and told me to make sure the doors were locked when I went to bed and to call if I needed anything, also to behave myself -which was met by my laughter and his chuckle-before he left the room and the house.

I finished wiping down the counter and then started a load of laundry before making my way back up to my room. As I stepped through the doorway, I let a scream that would have rivaled Jaime Lee Curtis in Halloween.

My eyes widened as they darted between the male and female red-eyed vampires standing in my room.

The only thing that kept me from making a stupid break for it was the deep chuckle from the male as he said, "That's not a very nice greeting, Little Bit. You could give someone a complex."

"Peter? Charlotte? How? When?" I questioned in shock.

Charlotte smiled and waved, but Peter's expression turned serious. "As much as we want to explain things we've got somewhere to be."

"What's going on?"

"All hell's breaking loose at the Cullens and you're the only one who can stop it."

"Okay..." I said in disbelief.

"I'll explain everything soon," he said moving over to me and crouching down with his back to me. "Hop on." When I hesitated for a moment he looked over his shoulder. "Do you trust me?"

Even having just met him face to face I could honestly say I did, because I knew Jasper did.

When I nodded, he winked at me and then pulled me to him, helping me to climb on his back. As I got situated Charlotte disappeared through my window and Peter followed as soon as I was ready. We landed on the ground within seconds and took off into the trees behind my house, making me glad that there weren't neighbors on that side of the house.

Once we'd gotten past the treeline I asked, "What happened?"

"Know-it-all fucks decided to play with things they didn't understand." Peter growled in answer.

I shivered at the sheer amount of anger I heard in his tone and was completely thankful it wasn't directed toward me.

"And I'm the only one who can stop it?" I asked.

"You are, but you need to do what I say, without hesitation."

"Okay..." I said, but something in my voice must have given away the worry starting to build up because he turned his head so he could look at me.

"No hesitation, Little Bit," he reiterated firmly.

I searched his serious red eyes before nodding my head. "Okay."

He gave me a small smile before turning his head back forward and picking up his speed. It seemed like only seconds later when Peter sailed over a stream without slowing down. As he landed he spoke again.

"We will come out into the yard in just a minute. When I set you down you worry about no one, but Jasper. Go to him and drop to your knees. Do not touch him, do not move, and do not say a word."

"What?" I questioned.

"Trust me. He won't hurt you as long as you do what I say. Do you understand?"

So many questions were running through my head, but I knew we didn't have time to deal with them. I'd have to wait until things were settled down before I brought them up. Right now, I had to put my faith in Peter and my friendship with Jasper and continue to trust both of them.

Resolved to what I had to do I said, "I understand."

"Good girl," Peter said and then came to an abrupt stop at the edge of the Cullens' property.

Lifting my head from his shoulder, the only word that came to mind as I took in the scene before me was...devastation.

Edward's Volvo sat on its roof in the middle of the yard. Emmett's jeep was on its side in the driveway. There was broken trees and furniture from the house laying in pieces all over.

Emmett was sitting a few feet in front of us with Rose laying across his lap. He was holding her arm in place against her shoulder and I could see her wincing in pain. Further away, Carlisle and Esme were on each side of Alice who was laying in between them. She was missing a leg and Carlisle was in the process of putting her arm back on. Edward was standing even further away, crouched down and snarling.

And then there was Jasper. God, Jasper was barely recognizable. His hair was in complete chaos, his clothes were torn and covered with dirt. He was growling and hissing as he just seemed to prowl back and forth in a straight line. I'd never seen him look so feral or dangerous. It took all I had to push the fear, that threatened to bubble up at having to get close to him, down.

I trust Peter not to get me killed became a mantra in my head as I felt a small pressure against my lower back from Peter's hand. Taking a deep breath, I started toward Jasper.

We passed Emmett and Rose first. When Emmett saw me he started to get up, but a hard shove to his shoulder and a quick shake of Peter's head had him staying where he was. However, I could feel his and Rose's eyes boring into my back as I continued to move forward.

Carlisle, Alice, and Esme were next. I heard Esme gasp quietly, Alice hissed something I couldn't make out, and Carlisle tried to reach for me. He was stopped by Charlotte's growl and body as she moved to block him from touching me.

Peter placed his hand on my shoulder, giving it a light squeeze before he disappeared suddenly from my side. The next thing I knew he had Edward pinned face down on the ground with his hands pulled tight behind his back.

"Now," he hissed and I didn't hesitate, closing the distance left between me and Jasper.

His black eyes came to rest on me and he stopped his own movement as he watched me. He showed no signs of attacking, pushing that fear down a little bit more. I blocked out all the sounds coming from behind, the largest being Edward's voice as he told me to get away. I couldn't do it though. If I was supposed to bring Jasper out of whatever mindset he was in then I was going to do what Peter had said.

When I was only a foot from Jasper, I dropped to my knees and immediately felt a sharp pain in my shin as I landed on a piece of glass.

My eyes went to Jasper in an instant and all the fear I'd kept at bay slammed into me. In just the few seconds it had taken to cut myself his eyes had turned impossibly darker. His hands clenched into fists as he tilted his head back, sniffing the air. A predatory smile appeared on his face as I heard something going on behind me. I didn't bother to look, instead I did what Peter had said not to do.

"Oh God," I whispered and then placed my hands on the ground, using them for leverage to push myself backwards.

Jasper's hand shot out in a blur, grabbing my ankle and keeping me from moving further back. I could only watch in fear and shock as he dropped to his knees and used his hold on me to pull me forward. His eyes darted between my face and my leg twice before he zeroed in on the cut.

I could feel the blood starting to slide down my shin as I fought against the need to throw up and pass out. It wasn't the blood specifically that was causing the reaction; it was the fact that I had no clue what Jasper was going to do next.

However, if I'd had time to think about things nothing would have come close to what he actually did. His hand went from gripping my ankle to cradling my calf as his other hand lifted to the top of my leg. I felt a quick spike of pain as he removed the glass piece embedded in my skin and then more blood slide down my leg. As he tilted his head down, I closed my eyes and braced for the pain of his teeth.

The pain never came.

Instead, a cool, tingling trail made its way up my leg. I opened one eye slowly and followed it quickly with the other. I couldn't stop the small gasp as I saw Jasper moving up my leg, collecting my blood on his tongue. His eyes were closed and his chest was moving rapidly as he made it to my cut and licked across it, sealing it with his venom. I watched in absolute fascination as he swallowed and then a visible shudder ran down his spine.

For what felt like hours he didn't move again. I found myself stop and restart breathing over and over as I waited for him to say or do something. Finally, he lowered my leg and opened his eyes. They were back to being the golden color I knew, but now they also held a look of shock.

His hand came up to cup my cheek and he whispered hoarsely, "Are you okay?"

I nodded slowly still a little shocked by what had happened. Something had changed...something major and life altering. I just didn't know what, but I found out with the next words spoken.

"How did you do that?" Carlisle asked from behind us.

Jasper's eyes never moved from my face and I couldn't look away either. It was like we were locked in a stare down and neither one of us felt the need to move. It wasn't until a loud screech sounded out that we broke eye contact and looked behind me.

Emmett, Rose, Carlisle, and Esme were all focused on myself and Jasper. The first two had knowing smirks plastered across their faces while the other two had shock written all over theirs. Alice was standing again, but was restrained by both Peter and Charlotte. Edward was in pieces.

Before I could even think about why Alice thrashed around and said, "NO, this wasn't supposed to happen."

"What did happen?" Esme asked, shaking her head slightly as she continued to watch me and Jasper.

"Well..." hissed Peter. "Jasper just found his true mate."

My eyes shot up to look at Jasper for the truth. He gave me a small smile and dipped his head in a quick nod.

I swallowed thickly, but before I could get lost in all the thoughts swirling around inside my head Emmett said, "I knew it."

"They aren't." Alice cried. "I'm his mate. ME and only me. She's nothing to him and nothing to this family anymore. LET ME GO." She continued to struggle against Peter and Charlotte but they weren't budging. When she realized it she turned her sights on Carlisle. "Dad, make them let me go. I'll behave, I promise."

Even I had to roll my eyes at the way she said it-all innocent and sweet-when I knew she didn't mean it.

Apparently, Carlisle was still too shocked to realize it because he said, "Please, let my daughter go."

Charlotte laughed in a 'yeah right' kind of way and held firm. Peter, however, shook his head slightly and smirked before he stepped back from Alice, removing his hands from her.

"What are you doing?" Charlotte asked, holding on tighter.

"He asked us to let her go."

"But she'll-"

"Let her go, baby," he said interrupting her. A silent conversation seemed to pass between them before Charlotte let Alice go and stepped back.

I saw an evil grin appear on Alice's face before she shot toward me. She never made it. Rose was on her before she'd even made it half the distance and I was behind Jasper with him crouched in front of me.

I watched with wide eyes as Rose ripped Alice apart, saying the same words over and over again, "Stupid lying bitch."

When Alice was in six different pieces Rose stepped back, breathing heavily and planted her hands on her hips. Jasper came out of his crouch and turned toward me.

"Still okay?" he asked, letting his eyes move over me from head to toe.

"I think so," I replied.

"What's the matter?"

"Just confused and maybe a little shocked."

"If it helps I am too," he offered. I couldn't help the small laugh that burst forth, but I quickly cut it off and looked up at him.

"I don't...how do we...I just.." I finally stopped trying to voice the things in my head and trailed off into silence.

Jasper gave me a small smile and turned his head to look over his shoulder. "Peter?"

"Yes?" he asked.

"How long have you known?"

"A while," he answered.

"Why did you not say anything?"

"Before I can tell you that you need to know everything from the beginning. Unfortunately, we're going to have to put these two back together," he said motioning to Alice and Edward's pieces.

"Why not just get them to tell us like this?" Rose asked.

Peter grinned before he answered her. "Because they're going to need a little pain to tell the truth."

"Now, wait a minute," Carlisle said.

"NO," Peter roared scaring the shit out of me. Jasper's hand settled against my back, calming me down and I smiled up at him in thanks as Peter continued. "They've lied to everyone and will continue to do so. They can't hide from their secrets anymore and if you have a problem with that doc just know, we don't need you to be intact to get the truth."

"How dare you? You can't just show up at my home, unannounced, and threaten to hurt me and my family."

"Oh, it's not a threat. It's a promise."

Carlisle growled, but Peter didn't back down. Eventually, Carlisle gave up and said, "Fine, let's get this mess straightened out."

Peter rolled his eyes and moved over to Alice's leg. As he and Charlotte started to gather Alice and Edward's pieces, Jasper led me into the house.

The living room was a disaster and everything in there was broken just like the things outside. Jasper didn't even glance at it as he took me through to the dining room table. He pulled out the chair at one end and as I sat down he stepped behind me. I could feel him standing close and one of his hands came up to rest on my shoulder.

Carlisle and Esme were right behind us and sat down at the other end of the table. He was fuming silently, glaring up at Jasper like all this was his fault. I noticed he never looked at me which just made those feelings I'd had earlier this morning more pronounced. Esme had yet to say anything and she wasn't looking at anyone. She kept her head down, but I could see her body shaking every now and then with sobs.

The other four came in a little bit later. Emmett and Rose had a hold of Alice. She wasn't struggling and I guess being ripped apart and put back together would make someone weak. Edward was the same as he came in held between Peter and Charlotte. The only thing I could see that showed they weren't happy about the coming conversation was their eyes. Both sets were pitch black and glaring daggers at Peter and Charlotte who were ignoring them.

Chairs were pulled back from the table and moved further away, putting some distance between us and them. They pushed Alice and Edward into the chairs and then took up spots on either side of them.

I didn't know what I was about to hear, but I knew it wasn't going to be good though. All I could do was brace myself for whatever I-along with everyone else-was about to learn.

-BOAS-

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