First off I have a banner for my story! The link can be found at my profile page. A big thanks to everyone who reviews, Lily Swan I hope this reaches you before you leave for Kent, Miss-Emz I feel your pain, the glitch was bugging me to, kwisy in answer to your question it will be answered in the finaly chapter, but I'll give you a hint, its linked to how humans smell horrifying to Natalie, XxxPhilxxX I hope your coursework wasn't too much of a struggle, Jess-Tyson my little sis literally, what more can I say and thanks also to ProcrastinatingPyro09 and Chel88. This is not the end though, unfortunately Alec is still alive!

Natalie's POV

I snuggled into Jasper's arms, needing the protection of his embrace. Jasper kissed my cheek, as he smoothed my hair backwards. I realised that he was rocking me gently.

"He'll never get near you again" he said adamantly. I was soothed by his words, knowing Jasper would never make a promise that he couldn't keep. Even now I could feel his anger at Alec, practically bubbling away under his skin. I pulled away from Jasper's grip so I was able to turn round and face him. I pressed my lips to his, feeling the need to experience his kiss. His kiss was gentle, soft and giving. The exact opposite of the way Alec acted. Alec only knew how to take. Jasper made me forget about everything else. Now it was just me and him, and I revelled in it. This was the man I loved. And would always loved, no matter what Alec wanted.

"I think we had better go" Carlisle said. I knew he didn't want to be here any longer than need be. I stood up and Bella rushed over to me, hugging me tight.

"I'm so glad you're ok" she whispered to me.

"Thank you, Bella. Thank you, all of you" I said. The Cullens smiled at me.

"Yeah, well I was missing the token Brit" Emmett said. I rolled my eyes at his words.

"Thanks for that Emmett. I appreciate it" I said but I was grateful that Emmett was helping to disperse the tense atmosphere. Jasper held his hand out to me and I took it, feeling our fingers entertwine.

We travelled back home in silence. Jasper continued to hold my hand as we ran and I got the feeling that he wouldn't be letting go anytime soon. I didn't mind. It was a long time since I had actually willingly accepted contact. I can't describe what I felt, when I suddenly saw the Cullen household. I was home. Esme was already waiting outside for us, when we arrived home. She threw her arms around me and actually lifted me up, she was so happy to see me. She placed her hands on either side of my face and examined my face critically, as thought expecting to see some visible damge.

"I'm fine, Esme" I said, trying to reassure her. Her hands dropped as we heard someone approach. I realised that it was the young girl I had saved earlier. I wondered what her name was. She ran to me and hugged me tightly. I was surprised by her reaction. It seemed the girl was too, because she swiftly backed off and if she could have blushed I think she would of.

"Thank you..." I began to say but soon trailed off, as I looked at looked inquiringly at her.

"Lizzie. My name is Lizzie" she said.

"Thank you, Lizzie" I replied. Jasper obviously unable to bear being this far apart from me any longer, wrapped his arms around my waist from behind. I leaned back against him, wondering if he understood how much I needed him at that moment.

"I'll go and let Rosalie know what's happened" Emmett announced before taking off. At his movements, everyone seemed to disperse, sensing the need to leave me and Jasper alone. Jasper released his hold on me, only to take my hand and he led me to our bedroom. It hadn't changed since I had been gone, but I don't know if I had expected it to anyway. I saw my necklace on the table and walked over to it to pick it up. My fingers caressed the smooth metal. I put it down and turned to see Jasper reach into the pocket of his trousers.

"This belongs to you" he said as he picked up my hand and slid my wedding ring on, in perfect imitation of our wedding ceremony. I vaguely felt like saying I do. Jasper's hands covered my single one. I could see that he was still wearing his wedding ring. Jasper leaned forward to rest his forehead against mine. I didn't even need to be able to see his face to know he was sad.

"I'm so sorry, Natalie. For the way I treated you" Jasper said, gazing into my eyes.

"But Jaspe.." I was cut off by him, as he continued to speak.

"No, Natalie. I need to say this. I should have treated you better. You deserved more. I should have tried to talk things over with you. I should have tried to understand that you were struggling. I should have.." he began to say. This time I cut him off. I couldn't just listen to him blaming himself for the problems that had occurred with our relationship. Especially when it wasn't his fault.

"Jasper. It wasn't your fault. It was Chelsea and her powers. Alec made her do was pulling apart our relationship. You aren't to blame for any of this" I said.

Jasper's POV

I stared, hardly able to believe what she was saying. All our relationship troubles had been caused by Chelsea? That meant Natalie still loved me. She hadn't regretted marrying me. She still wanted me as much as I wanted her. I felt guilty than. She had loved me and I had thought she had left.

"Jasper?" she questioned.

"I thought you had left me" I said.

"I gathered as much" she said, smiling at me, to show she didn't mind. She might not mind, but I did.

"I'm suppose to protect you" I whispered, knowing that I had failed her.

"I suppose it must have been another Jasper who came to rescue me then" she said, quirking an eyebrow. I wasn't convinced. Natalie seemed to realise this. She ran to me and jumped wrapping her legs around my waist and her arms around my neck. My arms automatically wrapped around her waist. I felt complete now that she was back again. I could and would protect her. What I had said to Alec earlier, had been partly right. Natalie was far too innocent to harm or to allow harm to occur to her.

"It wasn't enough though. You had to face him every day, that I failed to come for you. You had to experience him shutting your senses off and not knowing what he was doing to you. He could have done anything to you" I said, my voice breaking off at the end.

"But I'm safe now. Alec can no longer hurt me now I'm back where I belong and I belong with you. Don't ever doubt that" Natalie said to me, her tone soft and kind.

"I was so lost without you" I said, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear. Natalie leaned into my touch and I was so lost to her.

"Let's not talk about this anymore Jasper. I love you. I've missed you so much" she said, entwining her fingers in my hair, her lips creeping toward mine.

"I'll love you to the end of time, my little angel" I replied. Natalie smiled at my use of my nickname for her.

"Funny. I don't feel much like being an angel right now" she said to me mischeiviously, as her lips met mine.

As we kissed there were two things I knew for sure. One, that I could not live without Natalie. And two, I was never leaving her side ever again.