Chapter Eleven-

I heard the door opening and stood up immediately sitting on the edge of the bed. It was that element named Jack. He smiled, "My prize is awake!"

"You're prize?" I mocked.

He closed his eyes and I felt wind come from no where. Immediately I was being brought towards him. He lifted his hand and held my chin firmly so I could turn away. "Edward," he sneered, "Wants you for himself but keep in mind I have no problem defying him so I can have my way with you!" I wanted to laugh, his tone was rude, but I cuold tell he was all fun and games.

I stopped trying to get out of his grasp and stared him in the eyes, "I dare you to. You can threaten me all you want, but they mean nothing. False words which I wouldn't waste my energy speaking if I were you!"

He raised his hand to strike me but someone behind him, who I couldn't see grabbed his hand. "Don't!" he said.

That voice sounded familiar and as though catching me noticing that, he took off quickly before I could fully recognize the owner. I quickly tried to read minds but found it useless, they were all used to Edward and his damn mind reading.

Jack chuckled and whispered, "You're lucky…"

I smirked, "Is that what you call this?"

He grabbed my elbows and towed me out of the room shutting the door behind me, locking it, and then kept a firm hold on me as we wandered down dark hallways that curved and turned. I easily noted which way was which in case anything happened.

He roughly pushed me into a large room where I found Edward waiting for me. He grinned at my appearance then frowned at Jack. I refused to go into that guys mind flat out. Literally that was a HELL no!

"It seems we have an issue to discuss Jack?" He said tilting his head.

"I found her! I have all rights to claim her!"

I smirked as I stood between the two. Apparently there wasn't a leader. I was interested in who the hell the fourth element was and when his or her debut would be.

"You lay your claim on the two elements which will be coming for her!"

He growled and I was all prepared for them to attack then and there.

"She's mine!" Jack shouted.

"That was not in our agreement!"

"Fuck the agreement!"

"Technically Jack did get me," I said adding input.

They both stared at me, most likely forgetting my presence.

"However Edward did make the final catch…"

Edward's furious face turned into a well composed one.

"Bella makes the call on who she stays with," Edward declared.

Which was the better of two evils…

Jack seemed pissed, like he knew I would pick Edward. I accidentally read Jacks mind as he thought, If I don't get her, I can always have that Wolf Girl. Again, I got that weird feeling that he knew I was reading his mind... because he personality seemed a little off.

"I choose Jack," I said almost throwing up instantly. "If Edward decides not to release Lilith Black," I stated firmly.

"She can't do that!" Jack screamed. I could tell that he wanted to add thoughts to me, but could only give me a weird look with his eyes because Edward would hear him.

Edward intently looked at me trying to decide.

"He'll rape that girl Edward if you don't let her go! You know that!"

He still didn't look convinced.

"Fine!" I shouted and walked over and grabbed Jack's hand. "If it has to be me or her that he rapes, I pick me!"

Edward's eyes widened as my back turned on him but I was suddenly pulled away from Jack furiously.

"The girl will be set free, as requested."

"And no harm will be brought to her?"

Edward nodded, "I give my word."

"Your word once meant everything," I stated, "but no longer is that the case."

He frowned but looked up to Jack, "Leave us! And if you hurt the girl you will have the half the elements after your ass as well as her fathers pack! Understood?"

Through clenched teeth, he snapped: "Understood," before leaving. His eyes held a deep humor... like he enjoyed this whole arguement that had just taken place. I cringed at the thought. I would have to learn more about this Jack...

I released my breath that I had been holding once Jack had gone.

He seemed to take in my tattered clothes, and weak form. "You had me worried you would pick him Bella," he murmured as he rubbed my arms trying to take my goose bumps away.

I gently pushed him away, "Don't make me think I made the wrong choice. I did this for Lilly's sake more then my own."

He could tell every word I spoke was truth, and trying to be a gentleman, he held his hand out for me, "Shall I lead you to your quarters?"

I searched his eyes looking for something to say, but found no words. I slowly took his hand, and followed him to a room that had one bed and a rocking chair… a desk…

He shut the door behind him and I rounded on him. "It's just like-"

"I'll never forget that room Bella," he said softly. "Make yourself comfortable. I will be right back with… human food."

"Edward?" I asked as he reached the door.

His hand stayed on the handle as he continued to face away from me. "Where is your room?"

He paused as he held open the door, "You're in it."

He quickly shut the door before I could protest. Shit! Just like the fucking old days. A shiver ran down my spine. Would Edward try and have his way with me or would he watch me sleep from the corner in the rocking chair?