Jasper's POV

She was glowing as she stood with Edward in front of our porch. His hand cupped her cheek as they stared into each other's eyes.

I guess she hasn't thought about me.

My jaw tensed and locked in place as I was filled with jealousy. She hadn't looked at me like that. Her eyes shifted to my face as Emmitt cleared his throat; surprise flicking across her features.

Edward opened the door and held it open for us all to pass. Carrying a broken Alice, I placed her softly on the largest of the sofas, leaving her to rest. I sat on the arm of the chair with my hand on her forehead, sending her feelings of calm and relaxation to help with her bodies healing. She smiled up at me, grateful that I had not forgotten her in this mess.

Everyone was spread throughout the room. Edward was standing close to Bella, not willing to let her leave his side.

I want that to be me. I thought miserably. I was faintly aware of Carlisle asking a question as I sat entranced by Bella.

"Am I correct in assuming that Bella is Ruina?" He directed his question at Aro, who had been the main point of contact so far.

Aro nodded solemnly as he took a seat on the other side of the room. He began to explain her history and her abilities but I was distracted by the private exchange Bella was sharing with Edward.

She smiled a tentative smile up at him as Aro confirmed our suspicions. She seemed nervous as she waited for a reaction. In an attempt to offer her reassurance, I saw him moved his hand as if to grasp hers.

I can't sit here and watch this.

Standing suddenly, I turned my back on the couple and made my way to the front of the house. Stepping outside, I took a shaky breath, feeling the frosted air hit my lungs. I walked towards the woods, hoping for some cover amongst the trees. I didn't want to face anyone. I wanted peace with my thoughts. I ran towards the clearing; the place she had presented herself to us. I stood there looking over the cliff for a while, hoping for a sign as to what my next action should be.

The peace a quiet enveloped me, offering me some solace from the reunion back at my house. Then as suddenly as I found it, it was lost as a twig broke behind me. Whirling around to face my intruder I gasped in shock.

"Hey." She whispered. She was looking at the ground and playing with her fingers as she greeted me.

"Hey." My voice sounded hoarse to my own ears and I wondered whether it sounded harsh to hers.

We stood in silence for a while until she lifted her face to meet my eyes.

"I'm sorry." She murmured. It was very low and would have been impossible for a human to hear but it was filled with shame and sorrow.

"What for?" I asked perplexed.

She looked shocked as she looked at my expression as though the answer should be obvious.

"For leaving you." She took a step towards me and then stopped, obviously unsure whether to approach me. "I'm sorry I wasn't there when you were for me. I was going to come back but I couldn't. It's still hard to control myself." She looked down ashamed once more.

The thought that this Angel could be ashamed of herself made me angry. How can she be worried that I won't accept her?

"I waited for you to call." I said, my voice breaking at my submission. I didn't want to make her feel anymore guilt, but it was the only way to tell her I hadn't forgotten her. She had always been on my mind. I meant this to be encouragement for her, yet it seemed to hurt her more.

She flinched a little at more words. "I know. I wanted to call you but I wasn't allowed. Everyone thought a clean break would be better."

Once again we were faced with silence as we stood facing each other; neither of us actually looking at the other.

Her next words broke my heart.

"I missed you." She said, her voice breaking under her emotions. Without thinking I strode forward and reached for her. Pulling her into my arms we both cried for what could have been.

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