Chapter Thirty Seven
Rose
I was relieved when my phone went and Bella's voice came through,
"Hi Rose, sorry to cause you all this bother. I'm fine, although my definition and Jaspers of that differ slightly. Is Edward there?"
I handed him the phone,
"Bella, I'm so sorry, I never thought for one second I was putting you in danger. I would never do that believe me..."
"Edward I'm still very tired so please be quiet and listen. I told Jasper it wasn't your fault and I'm telling you the same thing but please understand that its over. I don't love you and you need to move on but if you want to help as a friend then fine, thank you. Just so you know I love Jasper, he's the one."
I looked at Edwards face and saw the hurt reflected in his eyes as he answered,
"Yes Bella I understand. I'm sorry and I'd like to help if that's OK with Jasper and you."
"Good, now I'm going to hand the phone back to Jasper because I still feel very sleepy."
Edward handed the phone back to me and went to stand looking out of the hotel window.
Jasper
After speaking to Rose I asked her to put Edward back on the phone,
"Edward, the only reason you're not a pile of ashes is because Bella is safe in my arms. You pull another stunt like that and next time I'm coming for you. Do you understand?"
"Yes Jasper, I never meant to put Bella in danger. I just want to help keep her safe"
"It seems to me you're one of the biggest threats to her safety. Make sure you keep out of my way or I'll go straight through you"
I put the phone down and felt Bella relax again.
Bella
We sat in silence for a while as I tried to collect my thoughts,
"Jasper I think I might have a clue about the Mole who's leaking information"
"Really, how? You didn't do anything reckless did you?"
The memory of Edward telling me the same thing echoed in my head and I smiled,
"No I didn't, but I was introduced to an Agent Meadows who has transferred in from Seattle and got my file almost immediately. He gave me the creeps and he was taking over my security."
"I'll ask Peter to check him out but it is a possibility. For now let's get you back on your feet."
"Did you have any luck with Jackson?"
"No, I admit when I spoke to Rose and she told me you'd been snatched from the Hospital in Paris I...".
"He fucking panicked Bella, like a little girl who'd just seen a mouse run across the floor in front of her"
When Peter accompanied this with his impression of the same I burst out laughing then hugged Jasper back.
"Thank you. I must admit when I thought I might never see you again I kinda panicked myself."
Peter rolled his eyes then stood up,
"So what now Super Vamp?"
"We go after Jackson, try him out with Meadows name and if he bites we know who to go after next. But this time Bella stays by my side. I can't risk losing her again"
"True, my nerves wont take it. Well I guess there's work for Butt Kick Boy if Super Vamp is resting on his laurels. See you two love birds in a bit."
As he walked out I turned to Jasper,
"Butt Kick Boy?"
He laughed and tapped his chest,
"Super Vamp"
"Oh right. Jasper I missed you so much and I felt so scared again"
"What about Edward?"
"I think he's got the picture but it takes a lot to get through that thick skull of his."
He agreed and I lay back relaxing in his arms and knowing I was safe, as safe as I could ever ask to be.
Next time I woke up I could hear Rose's voice and opening my eyes I saw the gang were back together plus Edward who stood uncomfortably by the door. I stretched and wriggled off the bed
"Sorry folks, I wont be long."
I fled into the bathroom, well clomped my way there, my cast making speed impossible. The shower was out of bounds with my leg as it was and my arm but I started off by cleaning my teeth making me feel a bit more human then there was a knock on the door.
"Bella would you like some help?"
I opened the door and smiled at Rose,
"Please I don't seem to be able to manage at the moment."
She came in with a huge plastic bag which she taped round my cast.
"You want to check your arm?"
I nodded and braced myself but there was only a bruise and a cut which was already scabbing over.
"You'll live."
"I want you to know that it wasn't your fault Rose, I made the mistake of trusting the other two. I don't think I can be away from Jasper again. I don't feel safe when I can't see him. Is that stupid?"
"No, it's all part of the connection mates have with each other."
"Mates? Do you really think we are mates? That Jasper would be happy to settle for me for ever?"
"Bella, I've been a vampire a long time now and I've seen couples, those that were mates and those who thought they were. I've known Jasper a long time too, since he walked through the door with Alice and I have to tell you that I've never seen him happier. I remember the guy who walked in that day and the man he became once he loosened up a little but even with Alice he never acted the way he does with you. Jasper loves you and always will. What you need to think about is do you love him enough to want to spend eternity with him because that's what it amounts to"
"Eternity?"
"Yes, if you love Jasper, truly love him, then it will be for eternity"
"You think he'll want to change me?"
"I think he's already prepared for that, how could he go on without you? Do you want to be a vampire now though? You've seen a lot in a short time. It's not all fun and games despite what you see with Emmett. Its dark and dangerous at times and you will have to fight for and with him. Is that what you really want? If not then tell him, give him a chance to come to terms with your decision. He'll still keep his promise to Charlie and to you."
"Since I fell down those stairs I've had nothing to do but think and all I can think about is Jasper, he fills my thoughts every second of every day. While I lay in that Hospital I thought about Charlie and Jasper but it was Jasper I yearned for. Is that wrong Rose?"
"No Bella. You and Jasper will work things out but please think about what I've said"
"I will."