A/N: Apologies for the wrong chapter being added earlier guys! The right one is here now! Whoops.

Previously

'Alice!'

She looks at me with horror, the phone slipping from her hand. 'Shit! Bella, they're here! It's not just Victoria. We have to go, right now!'

'Oh no, no, no. Too late for that ma cherie.'

There's a deep laugh from the doorway and I spin in shock.

Laurent is standing there, his head tilted, red eyes gleaming.

'Hello Bella.' He purrs.

Chapter 9

Bella

'What are you doing here?' I growl, stepping back in front of Alice protectively.

I try to reach for the metal feeling but I'm too nervous and it slips from me.

Concentrate Bella.

Laurent moves towards us, twirling a black dreadlock with his finger.

'Victoria has a debt to settle.' He states politely. 'A mate for a mate, n'est-ce pas?'

'Edward isn't my mate.' I tell him, shifting nervously.

My emotions are going haywire and the panic blossoming in my gut is making me tremble.

He chuckles, flashing his white teeth. 'Oh, I know. In fact Bella, I know a lot about what's been going on with you. I know that Edward bit you, I know you're mated to Peter, one of Jasper's friends. I know about your little cadeau, your shield.'

I snarl at him.

'How?' Alice asks him, placing a hand on my wrist.

I force myself to stop growling, trying to ground myself.

Laurent smiles, 'Were you unaware of my relationship with Irina? I've been staying with the Denali's for months now.'

Alice frowns. 'Why didn't they tell us?'

Laurent's smile grows, 'Edward knew. I saw him just yesterday, in fact. It was easy enough keeping my thoughts hidden.' He glances at me, a cruel gleam in his eyes. 'He was heavily distracted by Tanya's…how do you American's put it? Pussy?'

I'm unprepared for the hurt that curls in my stomach at his words. I have no right to be upset if Edward is sleeping with someone…it's just I asked him about Tanya, several times. He always said he wasn't interested.

I guess that was a lie.

'Poor Edward…' Laurent continues, stepping closer to us and kicking the phone away.

I stare at it blankly. I'd forgotten it was even there.

Dammit.

I finally find the metal feeling and try to use it to push Laurent.

Nothing happens.

Dammit. Please.

I try again but all it does is pull it in front of us, like I did when Jasper ran at me.

Fuck, what is the point of having a gift if you can't use it!

It holds and I breathe a sigh of a relief.

It's only covering us with an inch or two, but we're safe.

Laurent doesn't notice my internal struggle. 'He came to us so devastated, whining that he'd bitten his mate and she no longer wanted him…that she was turning into a human drinker.'

There's a flash of red in my peripheral and I turn to face it with a snarl.

Victoria.

'Bad Bella.' She purrs, her tight red curls bouncing as she smirks at me.

As a human her voice had sounded almost sweet to me, now it sounds like nails on a chalkboard.

'I see why he's upset. Immortality suits you, Bella.' Laurent states, winking at me.

Victoria moves and I turn to follow her with my eyes, keeping Laurent in my peripheral.

I'm pretty sure my shield is holding but…I don't know how to control it.

My fear spikes and I force myself to stay calm.

Come on Bella, what would Peter do?

There's a pang in my chest.

He'd be sarcastic, he would act like he's not afraid.

'Hmm, I suppose she looks a little less…limp?' Victoria smirks. 'Still positively unremarkable, I'm not surprised Edward upgraded.'

Alice growls behind me and I smirk at Victoria.

'Jealously is so not your colour.' I say in a sympathetic tone. 'In fact...' I appraise her, shaking my head. 'Nothing is really your colour. I can see why James wanted me instead.'

Victoria snarls savagely at me.

'You were just a snack.' She hisses.

'Hmm,' I raise an eyebrow, 'Is that so? Why do you think he took me and left you behind?' I sigh dramatically, 'Oh well, I guess we'll never know now, seeing how he's dead and all.'

I smile at her.

Victoria glares at me, her fists clenching at her sides, but then she relaxes, a wide smile crossing her face.

'You've certainly developed a little back bone, haven't you sweetie.' She trills, smirking at me. 'I wonder if that's because of Peter. I'm really looking forward to killing him.'

I growl viciously at her.

She giggles, 'Oh did I say killing? I meant meeting, though…' She winks at me, 'I am also planning on killing him.'

'I'll rip your head off before you even touch him.' I snarl.

Victoria and Laurent laugh. 'Oh Bella, you won't lay a finger on me.' Victoria smirks, her crimson eyes lit up with barely concealed glee.

'I'll lay all of them on you.' I hiss. 'And my teeth.'

Victoria hums to herself, 'Here's what's going to happen Bella. Laurent is going to take you somewhere and little Alice, is going to stay here, with me.'

'I will never let you touch us' I growl, 'And you're fucking deluded if you think I'll go anywhere with Laurent.'

Victoria smiles sweetly at me, 'Oh Bella, I know we can't touch you right now…I'm sure you've got your shield up, but according to Edward, there's a few people who you might be willing to put it down for.' She smiles.

Hmm, maybe Edward didn't tell her how little control I have over it.

'Bring him in Asher.' She calls.

I hiss as the intoxicating smell of human blood washes over me.

Oh god, who is it?

There's something strange about this scent though, I wrinkle my nose. It's not strong, but there's an undercurrent of something that smells a bit…damp?

It still smells good, but I don't feel the uncontrollable thirst that normally plagues me.

A large man walks into the room, holding a struggling body behind him.

His hair is coal black and plaited, resting across his left shoulder and finishing at the bottom of his chest.

His red eyes are cruel and full of hate.

This must be Asher.

A pleasure.

'Fantastic, she has friends.' Alice mutters behind me.

I frown as I look at him, something is missing.

I sniff the air.

He doesn't have a scent.

Hang on.

None of them do…

Not Victoria, Laurent, or Asher.

'Alice.' I say under my breath. 'Their scents.'

'I know.' Alice murmurs.

Asher moves the body roughly in front of him and I gasp.

'Jake?'

Fuck!

There's blood dripping from his nose and the shadow of a black eye resting in a circle on the left side of his face.

He opens his eyes blearily.

'Bella?' He asks, his eyes wide. 'What…how are you alive? What's going on?'

I snarl at Victoria. 'What the fuck are you doing?'

She places some duct-tape on Jake's mouth with a flourish and he makes a muffled shouting sound.

She grins at me. 'I think the official term is bait Bella, though I suppose we could also call him a hostage. What do you think Laurent?'

'Hostage sounds about right to me.' Laurent purrs.

Panic fills me.

I know I should be able to use my shield to pin Laurent and Victoria down, but I don't know how to do it without also hurting Jake.

What I did to Alice was all instinct.

And it wasn't kicking in now.

Fuck.

'We were of course, hoping for a better hostage.' Victoria sighs, pouting at me. 'Your father…'

I growl.

'Unfortunately, or rather fortunately for him, he's never alone.' She simpers, 'I didn't want to make a fuss, did I Laurent?'

Laurent shakes his head, smirking.

She bites her lip, 'I did have a little incident with one of his friends…he saw me you see. I couldn't have that. It would have spoiled the surprise.' Victoria grins, 'And isn't it a lovely surprise Bella?'

Oh no, Harry?

A gleeful smile crosses her face, 'I never thought you'd be left this undefended of course!'

There's a rapid movement and suddenly Laurent's teeth are at Jake's neck, his arms circling him as though in an embrace.

Jake shudders.

'Don't hurt him!' I cry.

Laurent smiles at me. 'I won't if you comply ma cherie.'

'We were lucky that little Jakey here, was sobbing at the site of your fake car crash.' Victoria grins. 'Best friends since you were little according to Edward.' She raises an eyebrow at Jake, 'Apparently he has a crush on you Bella, isn't that sweet?'

Jake's eyes meet mine, full of terror and my chest constricts painfully.

I can't let him get hurt.

God he must be so confused.

I look at the clock on the wall.

Peter will be back soon, if I can just try to keep her talking…

'Why doesn't he have a scent, why don't any of you?' I ask Victoria.

She smirks, 'Ah yes. Asher has a gift too Bella. Not only can he hide his own scent, but he can also hide others.'

Dammit. So, Peter and the others won't find any trace of her anywhere.

'He's a valuable asset.' Victoria croons, smiling sweetly at Asher.

He returns her smile, a besotted look in his eyes.

'I see it's not just Edward that's distracted by pussy.' Alice states snarkily behind me.

I laugh and she squeezes my hand.

Hurry up Peter.

I glance at the clock again and Victoria notices, raising an eyebrow.

'Are you stalling Bella?' She grins. 'Waiting for Peter to come and save you? How pathetic.'

She nods at Laurent and Asher.

Laurent's hold on Jake tightens.

'Come with me Bella, or he dies.'

I stare at him stricken.

What am I supposed to do?

Victoria tuts under her breath. 'Show her how serious I am Laurent.'

He raises his eyebrow with a smirk and then grabs one of Jake's arms.

'Don't!' I yell.

There's a sickening crunch and Jake howls in agony, as every bone in his forearm is crushed.

'Stop it.' I shriek.

Victoria throws her head back and laughs.

If I go with Laurent, my shield goes, and Alice is at Victoria's mercy.

If I don't go, Jake dies.

I turn to Alice, panic in my eyes.

She looks at me with a resigned expression.

'Bella, you have to go.' She says softly.

'No!' I shake my head. 'I'm not leaving you with her.' I glare at Victoria.

Alice smiles sadly at me. 'They'll kill him Bella.'

'I can't leave you.' I say brokenly.

Victoria smirks at me in response, 'Don't worry, I won't hurt her. Much.'

I hiss.

She shrugs. 'Tik Tok Bella. The boy who loves you, or your best friend. Who's it going to be?'

X

I grab Alice tightly.

'Have you seen anything? What do I do?' I whisper, so the others can't hear me.

'You have to make a decision first.' Alice whispers back.

I look at Jake and back to her several times, feeling like there's a knife tearing through my ribs.

I know what will happen if I choose Alice.

Jake will die.

But if I choose Jake…

Is there a chance Alice will be okay?

'Time's running out Bella.' Victoria croons.

Shit.

Jake. I choose.

I open my eyes, looking at Alice expectantly.

Her eyes go unfocused for a second then back to normal.

That was quick.

'I don't see anything.' Alice replies under her breath.

'Fuck!' I hiss.

Alice shakes her head subtly.

'Bella…I don't see anything.' Alice's voice is so quiet I can barely hear her.

Oh.

Oh.

If she can't see then the wolves must be involved.

Or me.

Does that mean we have a chance?

'Enough chit chat.' Victoria snarls. 'I'm counting to three Bella, make your choice. 1, 2-'

'I'm sorry.' I say out loud to Alice. 'I'm so sorry.'

I step towards Laurent.

Victoria smiles widely.

'Before you even think about trying to push me back with your gift Bella,' Laurent states a gleam in his red eyes, 'Remember how easily breakable humans are. If you move me, I snap his neck.'

An excited jolt rushes through me as I realise he doesn't know that I can pin people down. Edward doesn't know, which means Laurent doesn't know either.

That could be my way of getting out of this.

If I can figure out how to control it.

A growl builds in my throat and I dip my head sharply in response to Laurent's question.

'Allons y, Bella.' Laurent purrs.

I take one last agonising look at Alice who nods at me.

Fuck, Jasper is going to kill me.

I follow Laurent out the door.

X

Peter

'There's nothin'.' Jasper shrugs. 'We can go around another time if you want? Just to be sure?'

I'm itchin' to get back to Bella.

We've run a perimeter all the way to the edge of the treaty line with the Quilettes, where Carlisle and Esme stayed on, to talk with the wolves.

I stayed back with Rose, keepin' my distance.

Carlisle confirmed Bella's fear that the wolves understand red eyes and told me not to let them see me.

They'll probably ask about my scent, it's possible they've already come across it, but Carlisle will lie and say he doesn't know me.

'I don't know man.' I shrug at Jasper. 'Maybe we should, is it possible we missed anythin'?'

Jasper's eyes are calculatin', 'Unlikely, but never impossible. Let's retrace it back to the house and then we can be sure.'

Emmett pouts and I laugh at the childish expression.

'Told ya it 'aint that fun.' I wink at him.

Rose ruffles his hair playfully.

We start running again, spreading out in a V shape to cover more ground.

'Out of interest…' Emmett breaks the silence, 'Why haven't you and Bella fucked yet?'

I look at him with a raised eyebrow and Jasper laughs quietly.

'Hasn't been time.' I shrug.

Jasper turns to me and winks, 'And Pete wants to take his time, don't ya.'

'You bet Major.' I declare, winkin' back.

'Is that seriously the only reason?' Emmett asks, curiously.

I sigh, 'Honestly, I'm a little…nervous.'

Jasper slows to a complete stop and we follow his lead.

'Why the fuck are you nervous?' He asks me incredulously.

Rose raises her eyebrow at me too and I groan.

'Well, Edward never touched her you know? Before me she'd never even…I don't want to fuck her like an animal, I want to…be gentle and shit.'

Jasper bursts out laughin' and I punch him in the gut.

'Hey,' He chuckles, 'That's really sweet man, really fuckin' sweet,' He laughs louder and Rose scoffs at him.

'Jas you are such a dick. I think it's nice that Peter wants to be gentle.'

Jasper shakes his head, still laughin', 'Rose, you don't get it. Peter is not fuckin' gentle. Ever. You shoulda' heard him and Charlotte, I've never heard anyone scream so fuckin' loud.'

I growl at him. 'Don't mention Charlotte in front of Bella, she'll rip your goddamn head off.' I smirk, 'Besides Jas, don't be jealous you can't make Alice scream like that.'

Jasper grins back at me, one of his eyebrows raisin' suggestively. 'Oh, I make Alice scream alright.'

'Well I make Rose-'

'Emmett shut the fuck up.' Rose smacks him dramatically. 'We've all heard each other have sex it's not a fucking competition.'

Jasper and I laugh, 'If it was…I'd win.' I wink at Emmett.

Rose grins, wrapping her arms around Emmett's shoulders.

'No, you wouldn't.' She purrs, kissin' him on the neck.

I chuckle and then feel a pang in my chest.

Fuck, I want to get back to Bella.

'Let's get this done.' I state, interrupting the laughter.

Jasper meets my gaze, a soft smile playin' at his mouth.

'Come on guys, let's get Peter back to Bella, so he can work on bein' gentle.'

'Dick.' I mutter.

He winks at me.

We continue to run, moving inwards by a mile when we reach the point we started from each time.

We're on the third circle when Rose suddenly stops.

'Hang on, I think I just caught Edward's scent, and it's fresh.' Rosalie states, moving inwards towards the trees.

'Rose we'll have to start again if you move too far.' Jasper criticises.

'I don't care.' She snaps. 'I've wanted to yell at him for days for what he said to Bella.'

I smile at her.

I don't think Rosalie was very keen on Bella before she turned, but clearly my mate has won her over since.

Emmett groans, I assume at the thought of startin' again and Jasper chuckles, slappin' the back of his head.

'Edward.' Rose calls loudly. 'I swear he must have passed here like half a second ago.'

'Well he probably found our scents then.' Jasper drawls, raisin' an eyebrow at her.

She grins. 'Maybe he's running in circles trying to find us.'

I chuckle at that, the corner of my mouth turnin' up.

I cock my head as I hear footsteps.

'Here he comes.'

'Excellent.' Rose smirks, her hands tightening into fists.

'Play nice darlin.' Jasper says to her, fightin' a smile.

Edward appears through the trees, looking bedraggled.

'Jesus Edward what the fuck?' Emmett asks, raisin' his eyebrows. 'You look worse than Bella does when she's been hunting.'

Edward winces at the mention of Bella and my jaw clenches.

'Edward.' Rose says, a falsely sweet smile on her face.

He runs a hand through his hair, lookin' stressed. 'Rosalie, you can stop the mental tirade. I feel bad enough as it is.'

'How bad?' I ask him, meetin' his gaze.

I play through my head Bella's breakdown, her sobs, her anger.

Edward doesn't react, frowning at me.

I try thinkin' about kissin' her instead, opening her thighs, licking the sweet place between them.

Edward looks completely unaffected, his brow furrowing further.

'Can't you hear my thoughts?' I ask him, raising my eyebrows.

'No.' He says curtly, moving his gaze from mine.

Is Bella still shielding me? Even from this far away?

Amazin'.

'How come you're here? Carlisle and Esme didn't think you'd be back for a while.' Jasper asks him, his brow furrowed.

Edward nods sharply. 'I wasn't …' he sighs, 'But…' He shoots me a look, 'While I was with the Denali's, things with Tanya…' He clears his throat awkwardly.

Emmett makes a hooting noise, 'Eddie got laaaid.'

Edward grimaces. 'Don't call me that.'

'Ew.' Rose mutters. 'Seriously Edward, Tanya…?'

'I was upset.' He says defensively, toying with his hands.

I snort.

Honestly, I'm kind of glad.

I just hope Bella isn't upset by this.

'So, why'd you leave if you were finally gettin' some.' Jasper asks, smirking at Edward.

He grimaces. 'Let's just say she was very, um…' He struggles to find the words and Rose sighs.

'Spit it out Edward.' She says in a bored tone.

Edward mumbles something about a whip and I frown.

'What?' Rose asks him,

He tears at his hair, squeezing his eyes shut, 'She wanted to tie me up and use this whip and there was all this… biting. I had to get out of there.'

There's silence for a second and then we're all in tears laughin'.

'I'm sorry Edward.' Emmett wheezes, 'Did you say she tried to tie you…' He snorts, '…tie you up?'

'Fuckin' unbelievable.' Jasper chuckles.

'Did you not like any of it Edward?' Rose asks between laughs.

His eyes fly open, 'No, well…obviously that part was…pleasant, but it was just…I didn't…you know, she's obviously very experienced and…'

Emmett guffaws loudly. 'Poor Eddie, I'm not surprised Tanya is a freak in the sheets though.'

Edward grimaces, pinching the bridge of his nose.

'Alright, that's enough.' I say to the others.

Edward shoots me a surprised look but I ignore him.

I didn't say it for his benefit, I want to finish this and get back to Bella.

The laughin' slows to a stop and Emmett claps Edward on the back. 'Next time we'll find you one a little more vanilla Ed.'

'Let's finish the perimeter then.' Jasper states, offering Rose a small smile, 'Luckily we don't have to start again.'

'Why are you running a perimeter?' Edward asks, confused.

'Oh shit, we haven't told you!' Emmett launches into Alice's vision.

'So, we think it's just Victoria comin' but we're bein' careful just in case. She didn't see Laurent.' Jasper finishes.

Edward freezes suddenly.

'What?' Rosalie asks him, frowning.

Edward tears a hand through his hair, 'Laurent was at the Denali's, with Irina. He's been staying there.'

'What?' Rose practically shrieks. 'Why didn't you tell us?'

I frown, 'What do you mean was, Edward?'

He turns to me, his eyes full of concern. 'Well he left last night saying he was going to visit some of his friends, human drinkers. He said they weren't the nicest people so he didn't want them to know about Irina.'

Nervous tension fills me.

'Could he have gone to Victoria?' Jasper asks sharply, grippin' Edward's shoulder.

'I don't know.' He admits worriedly. 'I didn't think anything of it at the time.'

'Why not?' I hiss.

Edward meets my gaze angrily. 'I had other things on my mind Peter.'

I growl. 'I don't like this. I want to go back now.'

Fuckin' Edward. I need Bella, I need to feel her, know she's safe. Kiss her, touch her soft skin, taste her.

My mind replays her writhin' underneath me, panting my name, archin' her back in pleasure.

Edward grimaces at me, 'If you could refrain from thinking about Bella in that way, that would be great.'

My eyes widen. 'How can you hear my thoughts all of a sudden?'

Edward frowns, 'I don't know, they just…'

'But we haven't moved.' I say worriedly, 'She was shieldin' me a minute ago, why isn't she now?'

'Could her and Alice have gone somewhere?' Emmett asks, putting his hand on my arm.

'No, I don't know…I don't think she'd go anywhere.' I'm panicking now.

'We have to go back.' I rush forwards, the other's following.

I'm aware of Jasper's phone ringing.

He answers it, 'Carlisle, we're heading back to the house, Bella stopped shielding Peter's mind, we don't know why, he's worried somethings happened.'

'Jasper, one of the Quilettes is missing. Jacob Black. Isn't that Bella's friend? They found his car abandoned by the side of the ride near where she crashed.'

A spike of cold fear goes down my spine.

Something's wrong. Something's not right.

'They said there was no vampire scent there, but they could smell Jake's blood. Could it be Victoria?'

We're almost at the house.

'Bella.' I shout.

'She can't hear you.' A high voice giggles with glee.

A red-headed vampire steps out of the front door, smirking.

This must be Victoria.

'Jasper?' Carlisle asks worriedly.

'The house.' Jasper states sharply. There's a beep as he hangs up.

The female vampire in front of us is short, maybe 5,5 at a push, tight curls surrounding a bird-like face with sharp features.

Her crimson eyes are huge, dancin' with rage and ecstasy.

She's completely fuckin' mad.

'Yes.' Edward breathes behind me, in response to my thoughts.

I can smell Alice, but Bella's scent is old.

She's not here.

'Where is Bella?' I hiss at the vampire, stepping towards her.

She holds her hand up, tellin' me to stop.

'Asher.' She calls.

A large black-haired male vampire steps out the house his thick hand wrapped around Alice's tiny neck.

Her left arm is missin' and venom is drippin' down her skin.

We all snarl.

'Alice.' Rose cries. Emmett grabs her tightly as she tries to move forwards.

Jasper lets out a ferocious growl and both vampires shudder involuntary.

'Let her go.' He snarls. 'You'll be fuckin' beggin' for death by the time I'm done with you.'

Panic for my mate almost blinds me.

Where is Bella? Is she okay?

Victoria tuts. 'So rude, Jasper.'

There's a click and we all freeze as Asher holds up a lighter, the flame flickering in the soft sunlight.

Jasper makes a sound so full of rage and anguish I feel a stabbing sensation in my gut, then he falls silent, watchin' with wide, panic-filled eyes.

Victoria smiles. 'That's better. Now, don't worry Jasper, I don't intend to hurt Alice. She's just my insurance policy. Though, accidents can happen. And I suppose if you don't behave.' She grins wickedly.

Alice lets out a whimper as she locks eyes with Jasper and I grip his arm tightly as he goes to move towards her.

'You'll get her killed.' I hiss. 'Be logical.'

He shudders, his eyes black.

'Now then.' Victoria states excitedly. 'Oh, Edward! I didn't expect to see you here.'

He growls at her and she pouts.

'Where is my mate?' I snarl at her.

Victoria just smirks.

'Ah, there's something so satisfying about a plan coming together.' She sighs, spinning around happily. 'And this has worked out better than I even imagined!'

She turns to look at us, grinning. 'You see, at first, my plan was to just kill Bella.'

Edward and I growl.

She laughs lightly, 'But, the more I thought about it…the more I blame that bitch for everything. After all, it was her fault we were separated, her fault James died. I want her to suffer. Killing her, well…that would be too easy.'

'Where is she?' Edward repeats my question.

She smiles sickly at Edward. 'I wouldn't bother trying to read my thoughts Edward, Laurent told me all about your little gift, and the Denali's told him how to keep you out their heads.' She shakes her head at him, 'But shh, you're interrupting.'

'It came to me, that the best way to make Bella suffer, was to take away from her, what she took away from me. Her mate.'

Her eyes flick to me and she grins. 'At first of course, I thought that was Edward, but I hear that's no longer the case, is it Peter.' She purrs.

Victoria circles us, her eyes flicking down my body. 'Hmm, you are delicious aren't you. I don't blame Bella for wanting a taste. I don't know whether to kill you…or lick you.' She giggles.

I snarl savagely and Jasper shoots me a warning look.

He's fuckin terrified for Alice, I can feel it.

More venom drips from Alice's shoulder and Jasper growls under his breath.

'Jasper.' Alice manages to say.

'I'm right here darlin'.' Jasper says brokenly, his eyes calculating as they scan over Asher and the lighter.

Fuck, please come up with a plan Jasper.

'So, here's what's going to happen.' Victoria grins, 'I'm going to remove Peter's limbs, one by one, then I'm going to burn them, so it's just his torso left…' She comes closer and trails a hand down my chest.

I stiffen, scared to move in case she hurts Alice, but strugglin' against the urge to tear her head from her body.

'A shame really.' She purrs, her hand slipping lower. I catch it with my wrist, growling warningly.

She giggles, 'Hmm, be careful Peter, you wouldn't want Asher's hand to slip, would you?' Her eyes widen innocently.

I let go of her, forcing myself to stop growling.

'Then, I'm going to bring Bella back, to watch as I burn you to death.' She giggles manically. 'Don't worry Peter, your mate is perfectly fine right now, I have an insurance policy for her good behavior too.' She grins.

'Jacob.' Edward breathes.

Victoria hums, 'Very good Edward. After Peter's dead and Bella is lying there in agony from the loss of her mate. When she's begging me to let her join him, begging for death…That's when I'll kill her…' She meets my gaze, 'Slowly.'

We all growl and she smiles, her red eyes flickerin' between anger and excitement.

'When you're both dead we'll take a little trip to the edge of water, taking Alice with us.' She eyes us with a smirk, 'If we aren't followed, we'll let Alice go and be on our way. If you try to stop us, or you follow us…well, then Alice will die too. All you have to do is play along.'

She throws her head back laughing, 'I'd say don't hate the player, hate the game, but it's my game, so I guess you can hate both. Batter up Peter, it's time to die.'


A/N:

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