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Storytagger, have to say I totally missed your awesome reviews, glad to see you back and I hope you can find your password ;) The idea of Aro reading Zoee/Sunshine's mind has me LMAO.

Butterfly, you are so freakin close its amazing…

Kelly… you kill me.. you remind me of Sunshine. ;) And yes it is most defiantly coming to its bitter end, but don't you worry, a sequel in is full bloom.

On with the story.. Jacob gets his answers… and more questions come up for everyone.

First alittle snipet from the last chapter so that the beginning of this one makes alittle more sense….

"Brilliant." Edward said smiling. "It's true….I mean he's spent decades blocking me, so that I couldn't see.."

"I don't think its necessary to tell the story." Lexi said crossing her arms.

"Emmett?" Edward asked him.

"I don't need to hear the story either." He answered smugly.

"No I mean..will you…"

"Play victim with Drexi?" Zoee asked. Emmett looked at her. "Sexi Drexi… come on.. you know you want to…" He crossed his arms and looked away from her. "You dare turn your pretty little head from me…" She stood up then and walked towards him, throwing herself beside him on the couch, placing her chin on his shoulder. "Uncle Emmett….please…. all I ask of you is this one tiny favor… so tiny… sooo easy…. Trust me there are so many other things, I'd rather ask…" Emmett grinned, his dimples showing across his face as he leaned his body away from her and turned his face towards her. "Okay wait stop." She said standing up and walking back to her place beside Embry. "Okay you may continue." She said not looking at him. Edward laughed.

"Awww you made him smile." Lexi cooed, then made a face. "I didn't mean to say that outloud." Emmett smiled at her.

"He'll do it." Edward said.

"I didn't say that." Emmett protested.

"You don't have too."

Edward's POV

It was true, he didn't say it. He didn't even think it. He wasn't thinking about anything, atleast I couldn't see it. That only made me try harder, as I stared at him.

"Would you fucking stop?" He said turning to face me. Im sure my expression showed shock. "I don't have any more secrets, stay out of my fucking head."

"What?" I asked intrigued. "You can actually tell when I'm trying to see?"

"I can feel it yes."

"Feel it?" Drea asked. "How does it feel? I don't ever feel it when he does it to me." Sunshine's mind went crazy and she started laughing. "Shut up Sunshine."

"Trust me, you're not missing anything special." Emmett smirked.

"Ha ha, okay I'm sorry I even asked." I said shaking my head at all of them.

"Oh Edward, don't be so uptight." Drea said smiling. "You know I say things before I think about it."

"Yes you do." I said looking at her.

I could think of many many things she's said to many many people in this room that she should have thought about first.

"Well it was a serious question. Could be useful." She said looking at Emmett. "What does it feel like?"

"Pressure. A lot of pressure depending on how nosy he's being at the time."

"Does it hurt?" Drea asked, a look of concern on her face.

"No." He answered looking at her. Their eyes stayed on each other for a few minutes, while everyone watched uncomfortably.

"Well that's good." Drea whispered as she final broke eye contact with him.

"Are we done discussing feelings now?" Carlisle asked. He and Esme both stared at me.

"Speaking of feelings…" Spencer said, his eyes kind of glossy. "…does anyone else …"

He didn't even finish speaking as he glanced towards Drea who stood only a few inches from him. He shook his head slightly and looked at her again, licking his lips.

I must have her…. came his thoughts. Now.

Before thinking about it, I moved quickly across the room to stand between them. He bared his teeth at me and I started to feel her aura around me.

"What is going on?" Drea asked coming up beside me.

"Drea." I said trying not to inhale. "You need to go for walk... like now..."

"What?" She asked. "Why? You mean with you?"

"Not with me, I want you as far away from me as possible."

"Oh shit…." I heard Jasper say from somewhere close by.

"What is it?" Bella asked clearly confused as Embry got to his feet.

"I know this feeling…" He said softly.

"What feeling?" Jacob asked concerned.

"Jacob get her out of here." Emmett said standing as well. "NOW."

He must have done just that because my mind started to become a little clearer and Spencer sat back down on the couch.

"What the hell just happened?" he asked and everyone looked to me as if I had all the answers.

"I tried to calm her." Jasper said. "It seemed to make it worse."

"What?" Bella practically screamed.

"I think Drexi just spilled her pixie dust all over the damn place." Zoee answered.

"She's emotional." I said grabbing at my hair. "Her scent is stronger now, like it was in the beginning."

"We're all emotional, have been all day." Alice said seriously. "What happened that would make her emotions rise so suddenly?"

"What was the last thing she said?" Esme asked. "Or did?"

"Ummm…" I tried to think, it was a few minutes ago, but my mind couldn't bring anything into focus.

"We were talking about Uncle Emmett's super power and she wanted to know how it felt…" Zoee said nodding. "She was looking at him."

"Well I can defiantly see how discussing feelings with Emmett could bring that on." Carlisle said eyeing him.

"You say that like it's my fault." He said coldly.

"I never said it was your fault. You just need to watch what you say to her. Keep your focus around her, don't look at her. We don't need a fucking fairy free for all tonight." Jasper snickered at the comment. "We need to stop playing games, Cullen's life is at stake."

"We know we need to find a safe place for Cullen." I told him. "But where?"

"And who will go with him?" Zoee asked sadly. "If only one of us didn't have a scent…"

"Bella." Spencer said jumping up. "She never got the antidote, she's untrackable."

"No fucking way." I said not even waiting on the rest of his idea. "I don't want her involved in this."

"Just because you're my husband, doesn't mean you can dictate my every move." Bella said crossing her arms and glaring at me.

"She wouldn't be doing anything dangerous Edward." Esme tried to tell me.

"It wouldn't matter if I was." Bella protested. "It's not his decision to make."

"Bella…" I started. I couldn't believe she was doing this. "It's our wedding day… I can't… if something happened to you…"

"I'll be fine, Edward." She said smiling and placing her hand on my cheek. "I'm good at hiding." She tried to make me laugh.

"She can't do it." Carlisle spoke and everyone looked at him. "Everyone knows of Edward and Bella's marriage today. If they notice she's not with us…. they'll be suspicious."

"But they won't be able to find them…." Zoee said hopefully.

"They'll kill us all." Alice said wide eyed. I could see the images in her head.

"But Bella's the only one who can save him!" She pleaded.

"Not the only one." Embry said softly. The other male pack members, as well as Jasper and Emmett looked at him.

"Of course." I said as the realization set in.

Neither Midnight nor Patrick had a scent either.

You tell her. Came Embry's thoughts.

"Why?"

I don't think I'd be the best candidate to mention it… considering.

"Understandable."

Plus, she'll do anything you ask.

"I don't mean…"

I'm not accusing you.

"Who the hell are you talking to?" Jasper asked looking around at everyone.

Completely ignoring him, I moved towards Sunshine, who sat on the couch between Adryen and Embry.

"Sunshine." I said kneeling down in front of her.

Oooh like where this is going. Came her thoughts.

I got back to my feet as quickly as possible.

"I know how we can save Cullen."

"How?"

"Patrick." I decided using his name first, may be the best way to go.

"He safe me." Cullen cooed, nearly asleep in Adryen's arms. Sunshine looked at him and nodded.

"Patrick would protect him." She smiled. "I trust him."

Good then we didn't even have to mention Midnight.

"We don't even know where he is." Jasper made the comment that I hadn't thought about.

"He left?" Sunshine asked. "But he was just here. I just saw him when I …." Her expression changed, her eyes narrowed, her lips pressed together.

"All right everybody, let's just back up a little bit…" Jasper said standing and trying to get everyone to clear away from her. "Just give her some room."

"I don't want my sister anywhere near him." She said through clenched teeth. I could tell by her movement and her thoughts that she was trying to remain calm. "She has tried to destroy my happiness the moment she saw me here. If you actually believe I could trust her… near him…." Her fists clenched.

"Jaz…." I said snapping my fingers at him.

"I am trying…." He said eyeing her wearily. "She's pretty pissed, I'm surprised we are all coherent at the moment."

"She's learning to control it." Carlisle commented. "I'm proud of you Sunshine."

Think about what Drea would do. Emmett pushed his thoughts towards me.

I nodded.

I envisioned Drea to take the direct approach, telling her how it would be, no hesitation.

"Look." I said loudly, moving towards her. "This is how it's going to be whether you like it or not. Deal with it!" She looked at me with a hurt expression.

"Daddy…" She whispered. "You promised you'd never yell at me again."

"Oh Sunshine.. I didn't mean…"

"Pussy." Emmett snickered. "You're not supposed to back down."

Drea never backs down. He thought.

"You gotta be rough and stern." He said standing and moving towards Sunshine. "Eye contact is important." He said grabbing Sunshine's arm and pulling her to her feet, all the while looking at me. "You tell it like it is…you demand action…you get what you want."

I suppose he of all people would know how Drea works.

"Now Sunshine." Emmett spoke calmly to her at first. "Cullen will only be safe if he's with Patrick. Patrick will not leave Midnight. You are going to have to get the fuck over it. NO OBJECTIONS!" Her mouth dropped open as she stared at him wide eyed. "Is that clear?" She started nodding.

"Yes… yes... sir."

"Good." He said releasing her arm as she slowly sat down on the couch. "Now. Let's go find us some fairies." He said grinning wickedly.

Drea's POV

What the hell is wrong with me?

Cullen could die tonight and here I am unable to keep my focus.

I don't even know what happened.

One minute I was revved up and ready to fight and the next minute I was overwhelmed by this unbelievable urge to…. Hold him.

It was ridiculous thought. I tried to tell myself that and then it got worse. The emotions overwhelmed me. The fear of Cullen's safety, the love I was feeling for Emmett, and the sadness of feeling I was betraying Jacob.

And there he was. Sitting beside me out in the middle of the woods, alone in the dark, neither of us looking at each other. He hadn't said a word, just sat there, his arm around me as he held me when I started to cry. Still no questions. No answers to give that I didn't have. Just silence and the sound of his heart beating faster.

"Jacob." I finally said because I couldn't stand the quiet any longer.

"Yeah?"

I had nothing to say. No comforting words. No explanation.

"I love you." It was the only thing I could think of.

"But?" He asked. I turned towards him and looked into his eyes.

"That's it. I love you." I shook my head. "What did you think I was going to say?" He was quiet for a few minutes before answering.

"I figured this was the time we would talk about Emmett."

"What about him?" I asked, knowing all too well where this was going, but I decided to play dumb for the moment. Keep this conversation as far away as possible.

"You love him." It wasn't even a question. It was a comment. An observation.

"Yes." I answered only after a moment's hesitation. He looked hurt, sad, resentful. "But not like I love you." I said taking his hand in mine. "Never like I love you."

"That's an acceptable answer." He said smiling slightly. "What about Emmett's feelings?"

Oh… I thought we were done…

"What… do you mean?"

"You know what I mean Lex." Jacob said looking out into the woods. "Do I really have to say more?"

"You do if you want me to give you the answers you want."

"The answers I want?" He asked. "I just want the truth Lexi."

"The truth about what?" I asked knowing I shouldn't have.

"Seriously?" He snapped and go to his feet.

"Seriously." I said calmly. " I can't give you an answer when you're not asking a direct question."

"All right let me lay it out there for you so you can't tip toe around it anymore." He said gritting his teeth. "He's loved you for god knows how long, he's hid it from everyone including the woman who's supposed to be his mate….how do you feel about that?"

I didn't know how I felt about that. I couldn't even grasp the mere idea of it happening.

"She knew." I replied. "He didn't hide it."

"Would you just answer the damn question?"

"I don't know Jacob!" I said getting to my feet as well. "I don't have any idea how I feel about that. Okay? I don't know… I don't want to think about it…"

WRONG answer…

"Why?" He prompted. "Are you afraid to think about it because you'll find that the feelings mutual?"

"I don't know…." I stuttered.

"You don't know or you don't want to admit it?"

"I don't know."

"You're not even looking at me."

"Jacob." Even when I turned towards him, I didn't look him in the eye.

"You're afraid to think about it because you already know the answer but you won't admit it."

"No." I said turning away from him again.

"Look at me." He demanded. I took a deep breath and looked at him again. "You either still love him or you don't, it's a simple question."

"With a complicated answer."

"Which is?" He yelled.

"I don't know!" I yelled back. "…maybe…." I defiantly couldn't look at him then.

"See….was that so hard?" I could hear the hurt in his voice.

"Yes." I felt like crying. "You have no idea."

"You're right." He said hatefully. "I don't have any idea how it feels. I've never been loved by more than one person." His voice caught slightly. "Actually I haven't been truly loved by anyone at all."

"I do love you."

"Proove it." He snapped. "Make up your fucking mind. I'll wait for you but I'm not waiting forever"

And then he was gone.

Scrambled out into the woods, without another word.

I nearly fell to the ground landing hard on my knees. My hands went immediately to my face as the tears came.

Emmett's POV

It didn't take long to find Patrick and Midnight as they were heading to the house anyway. Quil, Seth, Jasper and I had split up to go look for them. It was Seth who actually found them. I heard the howl within minutes of beginning the search. Upon following the sound I ended up coming upon Quil, who directed me further out into the woods. Soon we come upon them with Seth. Jasper was already there…. And Jacob?

I looked around inconspicuously for Drea, who was nowhere to be found. I contemplated asking about her but Jacob didn't look like he was in a very good mood and I didn't want to start a fight.

"They were on their way to talk to Sunshine." Seth said grinning. "Ironic huh?"

"Very." I replied noticing Jacob glaring at me.

"Young Seth says you need our help?" Patrick asked.

Me. I guess he was talking to me….

"Yeah, well... it's Cullen. We need you to hide him. The Volturi's coming for him."

"My word." Patrick breathed. "I thought… this was over…"

"Welcome to my world."

"You'll do it right?" Quil asked.

"Certainly." Patrick replied looking at Midnight who nodded. "I promised Alexandrea I would protect him at any cost."

"Where is she anyway?" Seth asked looking at Jacob. "Didn't she leave with you?" I watched him waiting on his reply.

"You assume that because she left with me, she'd return with me?" Jacob asked, anger in his eyes.

"That would make the most sense." I told him.

"It would wouldn't it?" He snapped.

"Well where is she?"

"When I left her she was contemplating inevitable circumstances that will eventually come to pass and she needs to have answers ready for when they do happen."

"Big Jake say what?" Jasper asked scrunching his eyebrows together.

"She is thinking about an important decision that could cause her much pain." Patrick answered.

"Oh… yeah she's real worried about Cullen." Seth said nodding.

I was still stuck on the fact that he left her.

"What do you mean you left her?"

"Exactly what I said." Jacob breathed. "I left her about a mile, that way..." He pointed off to the right.

"You left her alone in the woods?" I yelled.

"I did, you got something to say about it?

"Oooh… there is a disturbance in the force…" Jasper muttered.

"How could you do that Jake?" I demanded. "The Volturi's on their way, you can't just leave her with no protection."

"Well then maybe you should get on your fucking white horse and go rescue her."

"Yes yes... the force is most defiantly disturbed…"

"What the hell is your problem?"

"You." He screamed. "Are my problem. You will always be my problem."

"What the fuck did I do to you?" I asked.

I shouldn't have and I knew it.

"Did you really have to go there?" Seth practically whispered.

"Defiantly shouldn't have gone there." Quil added.

"You just couldn't keep your fucking mouth shut." Jacob yelled. "Just had to admit how you felt, didn't you?" He started walking towards me then. "That you still loved her."

"You have no fucking reason to be pissed Jake." I said standing my ground. "Never once did I say that."

Out loud… to anyone …but her.

"You don't have to say it!" He yelled.

God I was tired of people saying that…

"What the fuck do you want from me Jake?" I asked. "I told you I wouldn't pursue her."

"Yeah but what if she comes to you?" He snapped. "What then?"

I couldn't even fathom the possibility.

It was insane and it amused me, so much that I laughed.

"You and I both know that would never happen. She loves you, she's your-."

"Answer the question Leech." He hissed. "What would you do?"

"Abandon ship….." Jasper whispered a warning to the others.

"What do you think I would do?"

"The same thing you did before."

"She's never come to me before."

"You know what the fuck I'm talking about."

"What the fuck do you want me to say Jake, huh?" I snapped. "You really wanna know what I'd do, huh? If she came to me, if she chose me?"

"Yes that's what I fucking asked isn't it?"

"I wouldn't turn her away." I said, intending to end it at that but I couldn't. "I wouldn't let a day go by without telling her I loved her, she would never feel unwanted, never be forced to make decisions and I would thank God every day for the rest of my lifetime that she chose me."

And suddenly…there she was.

I don't know how long she'd been there, only the sight of her allowed her scent to stir in my head. I must have been too preoccupied to catch it before.

"Well now, was that so hard to say?" Jasper asked, when Jacob said nothing. I didn't look at him, I kept my eyes on her face though she wouldn't look at me. She just stood there motionless. Jacob stood facing me, his eyes blazing, no doubt trying to keep from attacking. At this point... I wished he would…

"Ooooh… hey….Drea..." Jasper said obviously noticing her. Jacob straightened up but he didn't move. Everyone else looked at her waiting on her to say something. "How long have you been standing there…exactly?"

"Since you abandoned ship…." Patrick replied cracking a smile.

She didn't say anything, didn't acknowledge anyone, just started walking in the direction of the house.

"Well…" Seth said. "Bout that time, huh?" Quil nodded as they both started after Drea.

"So it is." Jasper said eyeing me. Patrick and Midnight began following the others as I stood staring at Jacob. "We should probably…"

I knew he wasn't going to leave me alone with Jacob and at this point it didn't matter. Cullen was more important.

Zoee's POV

Everything was pretty quiet once the others left, it was quite obvious who the trouble makers were. Aside from Daddy who seemed to be on his best behavior as he and Carlisle discussed where Cullen's hide out should be.

I sat on the couch between Adryen and Embry, humming Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds" to a sleepy Cullen, while Embry softly sang the words off tune.

Esme had hurried off to kitchen and now I could hear her throwing pots and pans around as if they pissed in her cheerios. Bella moved quickly towards the kitchen when she heard the coffee pot's beep announcing its readiness. Apparently Esme was preparing for the human's long night.

Alice stood by the window, watching and waiting for Jasper's return, as I would be if he were mine. He seemed to be the only man aside from the great Granddaddy C who hasn't managed to fuck up his relationship by seeking the company of another.

Leah & Spencer sat on the loveseat across from where I was. Leah was fiddling with her fingers while Spencer watched like she was doing fucking yoga or something. Suddenly he leaned back in his seat and his arms went up over his head, his mouth opening slightly before one arm rested on the back of the couch behind Leah. Noticing the movement she turned her head and his arm moved smoothly around her shoulders.

"Really?" I asked smiling like an idiot. "The yawn trick? How the fuck old are you?"

Everyone looked up at my exclamation, no one but Daddy knowing what I was talking about. He glanced at Spencer and an amused smile crossed his face.

"Fuckin Seth has better moves than that."

"It was very amusing to watch." Adryen said smiling.

"You saw it too?" I got excited. Leah looked embarrassed. Spencer didn't look like he gave a shit.

"What'd I miss?" Embry asked leaning towards me.

"Spencer just did the yawn trick." I mused.

"What's that?" My dear innocent Embry asked.

"You know the yawn trick." I said acting out Spencer's movements, but making a dramatic yawn sound before slipping my arm around Embry. "Grope Grope Grope." I said touching Embry's chest with my other hand. Adryen died laughing and I saw a hint of a smile on Carlisle's face.

"I don't suppose I've ever done that." Embry said laughing anyway.

"Why would you?" Leah asked. "Your strategy is to dope them up first." Adryen couldn't even catch her breath long enough to say anything and Daddy had to turn away.

"I'd rather be drugged than get all cozy with one of Drexi's Exie's."

Daddy excluded.

"Yeah we all know where she's been." Adryen said dryly. We all laughed. The very moment she said it, the door opened to reveal a very anxious looking Drexi.

"Heya Lexi… where ya been?" Embry said covering our asses in the event that she had heard that last part.

"What do you want with Patrick?" She asked no on in particular, completely ignoring our amused expressions.

"We are hoping he'll take Cullen into hiding." Daddy said not turning from the map that I just noticed him and Carlisle were looking at. She nodded absentmindedly.

There was defiantly a disturbance in her force.

"Are you all right Drexi? You look like your dog ran away or something."

I could tell by the look on her face that I had just pissed her off but she said nothing, until Daddy asked,

"Where is Jacob? Didn't he with leave you?" He had yet to look at her and I knew damn well if he did he would pick up on the sadness she was so desperately trying to hide.

Daddy, something's wrong with Drexi, look at her.

"He's outside." She said, as Daddy obeyed my wishes. "With the others. Patrick and Midnight are with them."

I wanted to scream at the mere mention of my sister's name but then Uncle Emmett appeared in the doorway and I was afraid too. Jasper followed right behind him, Alice embracing him softly as Emmett moved to the left of Drexi who hadn't moved but few feet into the doorway.

"Did something happen?" Daddy asked moving towards Drexi as Quil and Seth came quietly into the house. Jacob followed then, along with Patrick who smiled pleasantly at me. When she didn't answer, Daddy looked to Jacob who had walked to the opposite side of the room from Emmett. It was as if Drexi and the two of them were standing in a line, all three of them with their arms crossed.

Ah… found the disturbance.

Daddy looked up at me and back at Jacob who didn't even make eye contact.

"Drea?" He asked. She moved her head slowly in his direction. "Is everything okay?" She looked like she wasn't going to answer again, but finally she smiled. A fake smile, I knew this.

"I've certainly had better days, but I think at this time, we should focus on getting Cullen out of here." She nodded at Patrick. "You'll keep him safe wont you?"

"Most certainly." He said nodding.

"All right, we should probably get things moving." She said clapping her hands together for dramatic effect.

"We're having difficulty deciding where to send them." Carlisle said bringing her the map he and Daddy were observing. "It has to be somewhere none of us have ever been."

"We were thinking Florida or California." Daddy said giving up on his quest to learn her mood. "A theme park, full of people."

"Disneyland?" I squealed. "You hear that baby boy, you're going to Disneyland!" I nuzzled Cullen with my cheek but he slept soundly.

"Or Disney World Florida." Daddy said amused by me.

"What's the difference?" Drexi asked focusing specifically on Carlisle.

It seemed she was trying very hard to prevent the spillage of her dust again. That must be why she's so unmoving.

Daddy nodded in my direction, making me believe he agreed with me.

"The main thing is, Florida's exhibit is larger, so there would be more people for them to blend in with. But California would be quicker to get to."

"Which would you choose, Drea?" Daddy asked and Jacob's head shot up.

"Decisions, decisions." Jacob said mockingly and Drexi looked at him. "I admit I'm interested to see just how easy it is for you to choose between the two."

She narrowed her eyes at him and grinded her teeth together.

Something was seriously off…

"Florida." She finally said, not taking her eyes off him. "It's bigger." Jacob's jaws clenched for whatever reason, he looked downright pissed.

"Bigger is usually better." Uncle Emmett said, his dimples spreading across his face.

Suddenly Jasper started pacing in front of the door and Daddy stared at him for a moment before looking at Jacob. He ran his hand over his mouth and then grabbed a fistful of hair.

It was actually quite hot…..

"Bigger doesn't necessarily mean better." Carlisle asked unaware of whatever the hell was happening. "California is more convenient." Drexi's lip curled as if she were trying not to smile as she still looked at Jacob who looked utterly upset about that remark.

"Most conveniences end in disaster." Uncle Emmet said glancing at Drexi. "Florida is defiantly the best bet." He smiled brightly. "Bigger, Better, more to offer."

"More to offer?" Jacob snapped. "What the fuck does Florida have that California doesn't have?"

"Longer rides?" Emmett smirked. .

Judging by Jacob's expression, he highly disagreed with Uncle Emmett and for some reason started for him.

"Florida is full of fucking pricks who can't leave shit alone!" He growled

"And California is full of immature little fuckers askin to get their ass kicked." Uncle Emmett snapped as Jacob came face to face with him.

"Oh come fucking on!" Jasper screamed and everyone looked at him. "This is ridiculous!"

Daddy had moved quickly towards Jacob and Uncle Emmett, stepping between them before they made contact.

It was only then that I realized we weren't talking about states or theme parks.

"What the hell is going on in here?" Esme asked coming out of the kitchen with Bella behind her.

"Florida's being a prick and California thinks he can take him." Jasper answered.

"What?" Bella asked completely confused.

"I cannot believe this." Drexi said looking at Emmett and then at Jacob. "We are in the middle of a serious situation, one in which a child could die and instead of focusing on that you two are carrying on like fucking children, worrying only about you own wants and your own needs." She shook her head furiously. "As far as I'm concerned you can both go fuck yourselves." With that she walked straight out the front door, leaving us all to wonder just what the hell was really going on.

Drea's POV

I had to get out of that house. I knew I was very close to a complete emotional breakdown and that wouldn't help Cullen in the least.

I tried to stay focused, I tried to stay on track, only speaking to express my opinions on Cullen's safety. But Jacob. His smartass remark, it hit me, so hard, I couldn't keep myself from retaliating and then it just went into a downward spiral as Emmett began his taunting.

I couldn't believe the man that only moments before uttered the sweetest words about me, could be so blatantly brutal. I kept thinking Jacob would prove himself to me by not letting Emmett get to him. I thought he cared about Cullen's safety as much as I did. I thought Emmett would stop his incessant jabs to Jacob's character, and focus on Cullen as well, but he didn't. They didn't care neither of them cared about anything but themselves and I just couldn't take it anymore.

"Fuck them both." I hissed as I jumped off the front porch.

I'm better off alone, with no emotional attachments.

"Who are we fucking today?" Came Midnight's voice from behind. I spun around only to realize she had been on the porch when I came out.

"No one in that fucking house, that's for sure." I told her.

"They were being quite childish." She mused.

"You heard them?" I asked. "Just now?"

"I heard a little, not much." She told me. "But I witnessed their banter earlier, you were there you heard what the big one said."

"I heard some of it yes."

"He's quite smitten with you."

"Arrogant is what he is." I told her. "Arrogant and selfish."

"What about your wolf boy, how do you feel about him?"

"Controlling and demanding." I answered quickly.

"Both better qualities in a bedmate." She mused.

"Ha. Ha." I replied, trying not to laugh. She would say something like that. "That's not all I want from a man."

"Of course, money makes the world go round."

"I don't want money." I snapped, appalled by the comment. She grinned.

"Well what do you want?"

What do I want….that is the question.

"I suppose it doesn't really matter anymore." I said sadly.

"Sure it does. You're an Asrai you can have whatever you want. Whenever you want." She smiled. "However you want."

"Good point." I said returning the smile and laughing. "But really… I… don't know….I thought I knew… but… things just got complicated all of a sudden."

"Been there done that." She smiled slightly.

Which brought a question to mind.

"Why did you decide to stay with Patrick?"

"Because he loves me." She beamed. "Unconditionally no matter what I do and he made me see that, he turned me into a better person."

"Yeah I'm kinda wishing I would have stayed with him too." I said thoughtfully.

"No you're not." She laughed. "You belong with Jacob."

"Why do you say that?"

"Because he's your mate. He saved you when nobody else could."

My mind flashed back to the day Leah attacked me. Jacob demanding that Patrick save me, his insistence that he'd do anything.

"His love is pure, not tainted like the big one."

"His name is Emmett." I said laughing. "And what do you mean tainted?"

"He loves you for the wrong reasons. You have those doubts, don't you?"

"Always." I answered. "But I have the same doubts with Jacob."

"Your Asrai power doesn't fuel Jacob's desire."

"Right, his imprint does. I don't want to be controlled by nature or my own powers. I just want to be loved for me and me alone."

"Like Edward loves you."

"Okay we are so done with this conversation." I said shaking my head. "I was actually starting to like you Midnight." She laughed as the front door opened and out walked the man himself.

"Drea…" Edward said moving towards me but stopping inches in front of me, probably making sure I was calm enough to approach.

"I'm in no mood to talk Edward." I told him and Midnight snickered.

"I understand that, I'm just here with a message…"

"From?"

"Sunshine." He answered. "She just wants you to know that she understands if you don't want to stay and help."

"What? Don't be ridiculous, of course I want to help Cullen. I'm just... I just needed some time…"

"Well we don't have much of that left." He said meeting my gaze. "Do you think you can come inside and… control yourself?"

"Me?" I practically screamed.

Like it's my fault!

"I know you tried to ignore them." He said before I could get any angrier.

"Jacob started it."

"I know." He whispered.

"And Emmett didn't help matters…"

"I know."

"They are both acting like children, really…"

"I know."

"Which isn't making this any easier for me…"

"I kn-"

"Why the hell do you think you know so much?" I snapped getting tired of his nonsense replies. "You don't know what's happening, you weren't there... you…"

"Jacob gave you an ultimatum." He answered and I opened my mouth to speak but he cut me off again. "I saw everything, including his argument with Emmett. Jake brought that on himself and he regrets it."

"Yeah well, I already made my decision and I'm sticking to it. I don't need either of them."

"As much as I'd love to stand here and argue my opinion on that, I believe… using your own words…. there are other things to attend too." He said pushing the front door open.

"And just what is your opinion?" I asked as I followed him inside.

"No way in hell…." He said smirking. "Will you stick by that." My eyes narrowed at him and I was determined to prove him wrong.

"Well we'll just wait and see now wont we?" I snapped as I moved straight towards Zoee, not even acknowledging Jacob and Emmett's remorseful stares my way.

"Drexi, I was hoping you'd at least come to say goodbye…" Zoee said, peering at Cullen who was now sleeping soundly in Adryen's arms.

"I'm not going anywhere Sunshine." I said shaking my head and putting my arms around her. "We're in this together."

"Oh Drexi!" She squealed, practically crushing me against her. "I don't really know what's happening, well I kinda have an idea, but I can't even imagine how you are feeling… well I kinda do…" She looked sweetly at Edward before tightening her grip on me. "Oh Drexi, you are the bestest friend ever!"

"Sun…" I couldn't breathe.

"Remember, she's one of the rare ones who need air…" Edward said amused. Zoee let go of me and I started gasping slightly.

"Oh Drexi, I'm so sorry!" She reached for me again but I held her off.

"I'm okay…I'm okay…" I said catching my breath. "Let's get things moving….where are they going?"

"Florida." Carlisle answered, sending a glare at Jacob daring him to speak. "Adryen's parents are in California and we didn't want them connected in any way."

"Of course, I didn't even realize…" I looked at Adryen then, remembering something that really didn't matter, but I asked anyway. "Weren't your parents supposed to come pick you up today?"

"Yeah well… I called them earlier and told them the wedding was postponed again…. I didn't know…." She smirked as she looked at Edward. "…things would work out as they did." I nodded understanding and having nothing more to say, moved towards Cullen whose eyes fluttered open.

"Rosawee…." He whispered sitting up in Adryen's lap.

I was certain I wasn't the only one who's eyes widened at the mention of her name.

"What about Rose?" Emmett asked, I detected a hint of concern in his voice.

Edward started moving quickly, grabbing Cullen from Adryen and practically shoving him into Patrick's arms.

"We have to move." He said trying to sound calm. "Jake, you and the others need to head home… Sam will need you." Everyone looked confused. "The Volturi….. they're with Rosalie.. she's leading them to La Push."

"What?" Jacob screamed. "Is she fucking insane?"

"Obviously she's trying to help Cullen." I snapped. "Maybe you should try it." His eyes met mine and I thought he was going to say something but instead he turned to the pack and nodded. Without hesitation they all rose and started for the door. Adryen embraced Cullen briefly, and kissed his cheek before disappearing with the others.

"Drea is it all right is Patrick takes your car?" Carlisle asked rolling up a map and handing it to Patrick.

"Of course." I said wondering where the hell I had put my keys. "But wouldn't they-"

"They will switch vehicles as soon as possible." He answered my unspoken question.

"I'm not sure where my keys-" I stopped when a hand came from behind me, dangling the keys in front of me. I turned around without grabbing them to come face to face with Emmett. Our eyes met briefly before Edward walked between us grabbing the keys and handing them to Patrick. Cullen was standing at his feet, looking scared and unsure of what was happening.

"Mommy will see you soon, baby boy." Zoee said scooping him up and lavishing him with kisses. "Be good for Mr. Patrick, he won't let anyone hurt you." She looked to Patrick for confirmation.

"You have my word." He smiled pleasantly and took Cullen's hand.

Everyone followed as he made his way out the door. Out on the porch, Midnight stood nervously looking from Patrick to Zoee who glared at her.

"Come along Midnight." Patrick called to her as he was already placing Cullen in the car. She looked at Zoee as she started to leave the porch.

"I know nothing I say can change anything…." Midnight spoke softly, her eyes sorrowful. "But I promise to do anything in my power to keep him safe."

"I swear to god…." Zoee started and jumped when Emmett stepped up beside her. "Yeah well…" She cringed as Emmett eyed her. "You better."

With that, Midnight bounced off the porch, joining Patrick who had already started the car and they were off.

"Let's pair up and patrol the area." Carlisle ordered. "Esme with me, Alice you and Jasper, Edward and Bella…" He looked around as everyone joined their patrol buddy. "Mr. Drake am I right to assume you will stay and help us?"

"Absolutely." Spencer replied. "I think I owe you all that much." Carlisle nodded and looked at the four of us remaining. His eyes raked over me and he glanced at Emmett and then at Spencer, shaking his head all the while.

"I think it would be best if you go with Emmett." He said after much deliberation.

Thank God… really…

"Wooo hoo that means it's me and you Sexyeeee.." Zoee scrambled for her words. "Drexi…is what I meant to say." She smiled sheepishly at me and I had to laugh. "Oh this going to be such fun, I have so many questions to ask you."

Great. Just great.

Rosalie's POV

When I walked away from Emmett, I immediately regretted my hasty decision, for it wasn't just him I was leaving, it was my entire family. I had nowhere to go, but I couldn't bring myself to go back.

I spent an hour just zooming around from place to place, trying to cover my tracks in the event that someone were to come after me, though I knew no one would. I wasn't exactly the most loved of the Cullen's.

I half expected Jacob to come running after me, dragging me back to soothe his own little ego. I snickered at the thought. As much as I hated that mutt, I hoped he'd triumph over Emmett in the end. I wanted Emmett to burn in hell for all he put me through.

I suppose in reality, it was my own damn fault. I knew all along that it wasn't me who held his heart, though he tried to make it work. He really did. There were times when I felt love from him and other times regret. The latter only occurring after his first meeting with….her.

I remembered it like it were yesterday, the very first time Edward brought that whore into our home. She was the only female that Edward had ever shown interest in, so Carlisle and Esme welcomed her with open arms. I was almost certain they would have turned her as his mate if someone else didn't do it first.

Emmett had greeted her politely as we all did but I noticed the quick glances he sent her way when she wasn't looking. She spent a lot of time at our house, hanging out with Edward doing mundane human things that he insisted he enjoyed. He adored her, doting on her every chance he got. If that wasn't enough to make me hate her considering, it was I who was promised to him and I he never so much as glanced at…Carlisle and Esme loved her like she was their own. They looked forward to the day that she would join our family. They spoke of it often, until the day Edward finally announced that he had never planned to take Drea on as his lover, which was quite ironic when I think back on it.

And then there was Emmett. He was the most beautiful man I had ever laid eyes on. I knew from the very first moment I saw him in dying in the woods, that I could save him and he would be mine. He seemed quite appreciative of the life we had given him and he returned my affection willingly, mostly out of loyalty I soon learned. He was faithful to me for years, but I knew…. from the moment she showed up, that things wouldn't last.

His attraction to her was obvious, least to me. I'd caught him watching her many times during her visits. I'd seen the look on his face when she spoke to him, she seemed innocent enough, always going on and on about her new boyfriend Patrick.

It was only after her change, that her tone…well changed. Her once innocent gestures turned to extreme flirting with not only Edward but Emmett and the others as well. Emmett was overjoyed with this though he tried to deny it on many occasions. Edward refused to believe it when I brought it up, though I didn't mention Emmett… just something about Drea's wondering eye and her constant flirting. "Friendly" I believed was the word he used to describe her.

One night I had had enough and I called Emmett on his attraction which seemed to be border lining obsession even though he continued to stay loyal to me. His roaming eyes were all the proof I needed. I accused him of being unfaithful to me and he laughed it off. Things accelerated to a full blown argument, then a knock down drag out fight. I told him to go, to just get it over with, reasoning that if he had her, the attraction would fade.

He came home late that night, but he said nothing. The next morning he apologized to me and never once did I catch him look at her. It wasn't until she returned recently that I knew that what I believed had happened was true. I wanted to leave then, but he seemed so sorry, so regretful, so loving towards me. I just couldn't do it.

But hearing Edward's words, that Emmett had spoke to Drea like that… had told her he loved her, even though I knew Edward's tactics, I couldn't deny the truth any longer. I couldn't continue to hang on to a love that was never going to be mine.

And now here I was, never again would I hold him. Never again would he tell me he loved me, even if it were a lie, it was still something to hold on to. Now I was forced to move on and deal with fate.

"Rosalie Hale, isn't it?" I spun around when I heard my name. I must have been too busy dwelling on my unfortunate life to notice anyone near. I still didn't see anyone, but I felt them… a lot of them.

"Who's there?" I asked narrowing my eyes. There was something familiar…

Then suddenly there they were…. A mass of vampires, all moving stealthily towards me, all dressed in regal attire, all with a gleam of hope in their eyes.

The Volturi.

My mind began to race and I felt panic. They had come for Cullen, I just knew it.

I tried pushing the thoughts out of mind, tried to think of him dying in the fire with Leroy. Anything to make them believe it. I knew Aro would test me… and I was certain I would fail.

"Aro." I said trying to smile. "Nice to see you again."

"And you Miss Hale." He smiled pleasantly, his minions standing in line behind him. "Why so far from your family"

Uhhh… here it comes… I knew he would ask to touch me, to see into my mind… to find the answers he seeked. I couldn't let that happen, I needed a diversion… something to prevent that from happening, something to keep him from Cullen.

"Actually… I was… heading to La Push." I said as it dawned on me. "That's where my family is."

"Hmmm…" He debated momentarily before speaking again. "And why is that?"

"Helping a friend." I said acting quickly.

If only I could make him think I knew nothing about their visit, that I knew nothing about the friend… maybe just maybe he'd believe that it was Cullen and I could lead them away.

"Shall we join you?" Aro asked, but I knew he was merely inviting himself, which was exactly what I wanted. I nodded as I began walking in the direction of La Push and they followed slowly.

"This isn't right, sir." Said a vampire with wavy black hair. Aro waved his hand to silence him.

"Enough Demetri."

Demetri, The tracker.

I started walking fast then, knowing that if he were any closer to Forks, he'd have found them already.

"Time is wasting, Aro." A blond haired man I remembered to be Caius said. "Perhaps we should move a little faster?"

I nodded as I picked up more speed, all of us turning into nothing but a blur as we ran at lightning speed towards La Push.

I remembered how afraid Caius was of werewolves and wanted to laugh just thinking of his expression when The Pack came to rid their lands of imposters. Even though they weren't true werewolves, their phasing would certainly warrant enough fear into him.

It was only then that I realized that only one pack member was in La Push….the others were still back in Forks…

Nice to get Rose's take on things, huh? Jacob gave Lexi the ultimatum, who will she choose in the end? Only one more chapter left… and you'll see. ;)

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