Chapter Fifty
Bella
We left the island as quickly as we could, not wanting to be caught by the humans who would come to investigate the fire which had been spectacular. Peter, Garrett, and Rose had collected the parts of Darius, his sister, and Charlotte, and they were already fusing back together but they all needed to hunt badly so we drove further into Canada until we hit a suitable area of wilderness then we split up, each group taking an injured friend along with them. Jazz and I were left with Edward and true to form he started the moment we three were alone.
"You know Aro will hit the roof when he finds out you've killed Alice He coveted her gift even more than mine."
"You make it sound like that is a strange thing Edward besides which I don't give a shit about Aro's feelings."
"Well perhaps you should Bella, he still wields the power in our world and you'd do well to remember that. I might be able to talk him round for you though. He'll listen to me."
"Oh good, I'll remember that Edward thank you. Now why don't you just find somewhere out of the way and chill out."
"I'm going with you to Volterra. Someone has to speak up for Carlisle and Esme. Especially after the damage you did Bella."
Jasper got up very slowly and I couldn't see his face but his expression terrified Edward who back- pedalled so fast he tripped over a rock and went sprawling. Next minute Jasper was on him like an angry lion and I had to pull him off but not before he had taken several bites out of Edwards shoulder and neck. Edward scrambled away holding his injured neck and cursing loudly,
"He's an animal Bella, not safe for you to be around."
I laughed as Jasper spun in my arms to kiss me and sweep me off my feet.
"Well Edward, guess what. I love this wild animal so live with it."
I also knew that had Jasper wanted Edward dead he would be a pile of ashes by now.
Peter
When we were all back again we started making plans, it was a given that Bella and The Major would return to Volterra but we needed a few days to heal first.
"There's no need for you all to come. You've done too much already and its greatly appreciated but..."
The Major hushed her with a tender kiss,
"Bella, its how it works for us, we're comrades as well as friends and no one leaves in the middle of a fight, not even with the Volturi."
"Especially not one with the Volturi, not if there's a chance Aro might get his head handed to him. Let me tell you something, there is no way I'm missing that fucking scene, no sir"
Bella smiled at me but I could see she still wasn't convinced we were all serious.
"Bella, I know you haven't seen the best of our race but we are fellow warriors and a fight with one is a fight with all, it's the creed we live by. Not one of us would walk away with a fight unfinished. At least that's myself, Charlotte, Darius, and Garrett. I can't speak for Emmett and Rose or Darius sister of course."
Emmett stood up pulling Rose with him,
"We'd very much like to join your brotherhood, it would be an honour."
"Brotherhood?"
All the females chorused in unison!
"OK fellowship, how about that?"
"Still sexist Peter."
"Oh fuck Rose, not that old one again. Look you girls call yourselves whatever the fuck you want, then let us know what you decide, OK?"
"Thanks Peter, we will.
Bella
After this we split up into couples with Garrett, Darius, and his sister, volunteering to keep an eye on Edward although he made it very clear he wished to stay close to me.
"Eddie old chap we don't give a monkeys fuck about what you want. Let's just say you are on a very short leash and it wouldn't take much for any one of us to say fuck it and kill you so for now shut your mouth and follow Darius. Understood?"
Edward glared at Peter but he didn't vocalise any objection which was probably just as well and followed Darius and the other two away into the forest.
"That was good of Darius to give us a little privacy, especially as 'I'm sure he wants to spend time with Diana, they have a lot of catching up to do."
"I'm not sure he offered out of the goodness of his heart Bella. Darius has a few things he wants to discuss with Edward."
"Oh. Do you think Edward will be safe?"
"No, but then I can't think of anyone Edward will be safe with, not in our party anyway. For now lets forget about Edward and the others. I promised you that when I was fully healed I'd show you just how incredible I am in bed. Well we don't have the bed but we do have the privacy and a beautiful sky as a roof so what do you say?"
I was undressed before he finished speaking and true to his word he showed me just how good he really was and I forgot everything except my mate and how much I loved him.
Jasper
I had been very nervous about this because the first time I made love to Bella was almost a disaster, my body was so weak I almost lost it and I was scared the same thing might happen again but I needn't have concerned myself. The moment I saw her beautiful body my own reacted just the way I'd hoped and as I lost myself within her it was as if we had always been this close. The only thing that niggled in the back of my mind were Alice's words about my savagery, how I liked it rough and I tried very hard to be as gentle as possible until Bella took my face between her hands and gazed deep into my eyes,
"Stop thinking about Alice's words Jazz and concentrate on me. You are a lover as well as a warrior and you keep the two separated with ease, now relax."
I did and we spent the rest of that day and all night naked in each others arms, both greedy for more and giving as much as we received, my beautiful mate Bella.
Bella
We had only just dressed when the others started arriving back, first Rose and Emmett and although they didn't say much they both wore knowing smiles which I just returned. Peter and Charlotte were next and they too, looked as if hunting had been a secondary activity. When the others arrived I knew that something or things had happened because Edward was extremely quiet and found a spot slightly away from us to sit gazing out across the trees. Garrett on the other hand looked remarkably happy and when I saw he was holding Jenny's hand I understood, he had found his mate and I was happy for them, they looked so good together. Darius winked at me then came to sit with us,
"Well it looks as if we're ready to beard the lion in his den now Major."
"I see Garrett and Jenny hit it off"
Darius nodded smiling over at them,
"I was really worried her ordeal might have put her off men altogether but within an hour she and Garrett were talking like old friends and look at them now, I'm happy and it gave me a little time alone with the resident idiot."
He nodded over at Edward,
"What did you say to him? He looks terrified."
"It was more the way I said it I think really Bella. You see Peter is loud and profane but he lacks the cutting edge. I'm more like The Major here. I talk quietly and matter of fact but I just explained exactly what I would do to him if he opened his mouth once more and annoyed either of you. I even offered him a small demonstration but he assured me he'd got the message loud and clear but we'll see. I'd like to keep him close if that's OK with you and Bella".
I nodded and shot another look at my ex but his eyes were lowered, he knew we were talking about him but he didn't react.
"That's a good idea Darius carry on"
And then we made our plans for the trip to Volterra.
