What had happened early kept running through my head. I can't believe I acted against Bella in anger. I'd sworn to myself once I left Maria's army that I'd never let my fury control me, but damnit that woman-

I've never met someone so effortlessly infuriating. Every word she spoke was to some end, was a way exert her control over us. How Peter kept her for so many years was beyond me.

I called Alice on a payphone while Peter sat in the truck, babysitting Bella.

"I've had a vision…" Alice said in a mystic voice before I could even greet her. I shook my head, used to her dramatics. "Things are starting to get blurry, but you all are coming to Forks, aren't you?"

"Yes, Peter, his human, and I are driving up. We'll be there tomorrow morning I believe." I glanced back at the truck. I was surprised that she wasn't shouting her lungs out, considering we were parked in at a gas station.

"I doubt anyone is going to react positively to the situation, especially Esme and Rose when they find out she's being kept by force. Right now they're under the impression that they are mates." I could picture the perturbed look on Alice's face as she spoke.

"And what do you think of the situation?"

"It's pretty screwy, but I trust Peter not to abuse her beyond keeping her isolated." I guess Alice hadn't seen Bella's little show where she pretended his grip on her arm was hurting her. "I've set up a bedroom for her on the top floor."

"Thanks. You really are my rock, you know?" I said, feeling oddly sentimental towards her.

"And you're the frosting on the cake that is my life, the perfect finishing touch." I smiled. We really were good for each other, even if we weren't soulmates.

"Well hopefully bringing these two to Washington won't ruin your cake."

"Pff, my cake is guarded by some handsome frosting and a loving family. I doubt there is anything those two can do to ruin that." Alice sounded confident, and I didn't want to burst her bubble by telling her just how fucked up Bella and Peter are, especially when they're together. Instead I laughed in a good-hearted manner, pretending to agree with her.

"Alright, we'll see you then. Can you break the news to the family for me and prepare them somewhat?"

"Of course, no problem."

"Thank you for always making my life easier." I whispered, genuinely grateful that she came into my life.

"Thank you for making my life happier." She responded before we both hung up.

What do you think of Alice's and Jasper's relationship?