[Bella's POV]

I watched as Charlie installed cameras at the front door and the driveway. He seemed on edge since I broke up with Edward three day's ago, but he wouldn't tell me why. When I left for school Charlie was reading the booklet to connect the live feed to his phone. I looked at Jake hidden in the woods and hoped the new cameras wouldn't disrupt the packs new patrol.

Jake or Sam has been following me to school since I saw the news. Jake's also been spending most evenings at my house. This afternoon though I was going over to Alice's house to spend the weekend there, because Edward was hunting and I missed my family. Alice helped me keep Edward away from me at school.

He was still trying to convince me to get back with him. At this point even Laren was sick of him. The teachers in the classes we shared were very understanding, and let me switch sits with little trouble. Alice walked me to nearly all of my classes, so that we could easily avoid my ex. Our lunch group moved tables, and made sure Edward knew he wasn't welcome to rejoin us. Things had changed but not as much as I thought it would.

No one really cared to much about it after a day. Life went on and new drama filled the school halls. There were always new break ups, and hook ups. School life was simple, and honestly after the last year it nice to feel normal. Like the last few mornings Alice met me at my truck.

"Hey Bella!" The pixie bounced over to my side. "Are you exited for our sleepover?"

"Yeah. Who all is going hunting with Edward again?"

"Well, when the family heard you were planning to come over while Edward was gone they all chose to let him go alone. Even Rose wants to see you!" Alice grabbed my arm while we walked into the school.

"Really! That's great I've really missed everyone!" We reached my first class and split up for the time being. I sat in the back row and pulled my books out for the class.

I took notes absentmindedly throughout the class period. The teacher droned on and on without much pause. Many students slept though the period trusting friends to wake them up before the teacher caught them napping. Just as many passed notes while the teacher wasn't looking. Normal teens that I never did understand. Halfway though the period we were told to read over the next three chapters, so that we could get an early start on our homework.

Without spending so much time with Edward I had read my textbooks cover to cover over the last few days to keep my mind occupied, so I pulled out Withering Heights. I needed to go to Seattle to get new books. Maybe if I agreed to go to the mall with her Alice would take me book shopping. I felt my phone buzz as if the thought itself summoned Alice. Checking that the teacher wasn't watching I pulled out my phone.

Of course we can go shopping! We can take the whole family! make it a bounding trip! Our parents would love that!

Alice's text was followed by the start of a group chat with the family minus Edward. Alice quickly let everyone know I wanted to shop in Seattle. Rose agreed stating that it sounded fun. Esme seemed happy to have the chance to spend time with all of her little girls at once. Emmett and Jasper both said they could use the chance to visit the game shop there. Carlisle was at work so he didn't say anything, but Esme promised us all he would go before telling us to focus in class.

The rest of the class passed by quickly, and I met Alice by the door. She seemed happier then she had been in a while.

"Bella we need to skip this period, okay? There's going to be a fight in class and one of the boys break their nose, so there's going to be blood involved." I nodded following Alice out to the parking lot. I could see Edward at his Volvo, so we headed to me truck.

"Did you eat breakfast?" I shook my head.

"No. Charlie's being weird and was installing cameras this morning, so I kinda forgot."

"How about we go get you something then? Breakfast is important for you human, right? I mean the teachers at school are always saying so anyway." She looked a little lost.

"Yeah, everyone says it is. If you don't mind I wouldn't mind getting something to eat." More even footed Alice hopped into the driver sit and took off down the road. She drove us to McDonalds and parked so we could go in.

"Get whatever you want Bella. I'll pay." I nodded walking up to the counter and placing my order. Alice paid and we found a booth to wait in. We sat in silence till I got my food, and ate.

"I know you want to know why Jasper and I split up." Alice had a far away look in her eye. One I saw when she was looking into the future. "We weren't ever really mates. Not like Em and Rose, but he did need me. I knew Jasper would only be mine for a short while, but if he was with the family he would never meet his mate.

He would have gone back to the fighting if I hadn't waited in that café for him. I knew he would become my best friend and I wanted that. Someone who would understand me. Jasper need light in his life when I met him, and the family could give him that. I wanted to give him that."

She smiled at me while she spoke, but she still looked so sad.

"I knew I would have to give him up one day, and I'm not upset that the time has come. I know I'm giving him to someone who can love him so much more than I can. I'm happy, but I don't want to rush things. I knew if we were stilled married it would get in his way, so I had to finalize things. Make room for his future. Do you understand, Bella?"

I thought about what Alice was saying I understood wanting someone you loved to be happy even if you weren't, but I didn't think that was all that she meant.

"I understand the a little bit I think. You want Jasper happy and since he'll be meeting his real mate soon you want him to know he can be with them, right?"

"Yes, but he already met them. Now it's just time for him to win them over." She smiled a little brighter.

"Are you finished? We should leave now if we want to get back to school in time for next period." I jumped up tossing my trash in the bin by the door as we left.

We got to class right before the bell rang laughing we rushed our seats in the back of class. I thought about sleeping though the class when I saw the teacher wheel in a cart. Score! It was nap time. Looking at Alice I saw her nod, and pull a soft looking sweater from her bag. She folded it up like a pillow then passed to me as the teacher turned off the lights. Alice would tell me anything I needed to know I quickly feel asleep.

Alice woke me up an hour later when class ended. Rubbing my eye's I grabbed my bag and followed her out of the room. She guided me to my next class before going off to her own. The day passed by quickly until lunch.

Edward sat at alone at his table watching us. Jessica and Mike had gotten together last weekend, so like the normal teens they were they made out for the whole lunch break. Alice talked with Angelica and a project they had for a class they shared, I made a list of books I wanted to get while shopping. Though Alice must have been getting rid of her food by putting it on my plate, because every time I looked up there was more food in front of me. I glared at her, but didn't stop her.

The day ended quickly after lunch, and Alice and I split up with a promise for her to call me as soon as Edward left. Charlie was at work when I got home, but there was a note on the table asking me to call him before I left for the weekend. I tossed the note out and went to pack a few things for the sleepover. Alice would have everything I really needed, but with how scared I'd been since the break out I wanted some security items with me.

I would also need to talk to the family about the break out, and why I was worried about it. While I doubted that they were in any danger I didn't want them caught off guard. Plus I just wanted Carlisle and Esme to tell me everything would be alright. That I was safe. Charlie hasn't said anything about it, but I wasn't even sure he knew and I was to scared to tell him. Though the cameras could be because he had and was just as worried about it.

The two of us didn't know how to talk to each other, and because of the years spent apart I don't think we'll ever really learn. There was too much left unspoken for us to really bond the way I had with Carlisle. It was a sad fact of life. My mother's choice to flee this town with just me caused a rift that we couldn't bridge, and had never really tried to. I didn't want that kind of rift to form with my new family, so I couldn't keep this all a secret. I had to tell them tonight before I lost my nerve.

I pulled a bag from under my bed and pulled my knitted blanket from the bed. Charlie added it to my bed yesterday after pulling it out of his closet. Him mother made it for me when I was young, and I remembered cuddling next to the two most important people in my life wrapped in it. Memories of a better time were woven into every stitch. I folded the blanket and placed it in the bag, and tossed in my most comfortable pjs.

There was a knock on my front door. Looking out my window I saw Em's jeep, so I rushed down the stairs. Opening the door I waved Alice inside.

"I need to call Charlie before we leave."

"Alright. Your bag's on your bed still, right?" I nodded and waved her on up while walking over to the phone. I dialed the number Charlie left for me and waited.

"Chief Swan speaking."

"Hey dad. Alice just got here we'll be heading over to her house soon, okay?"

"Alright, Bells, have this weekend. Also be careful, alright."

"I well dad. Don't worry. I'll see you Monday after school. Bye dad."

"Bye Bells."

I went out to the jeep locking the door on my way out. Alice was in the back sit waiting for me while Em sat in the drivers sit.

"Hey Bella!" Em smiled starting the engine and gunning it down the road.

"So I hear we're going shopping later. I never thought you'd be the one to plan that."

"Oh, yeah! I have a list of books I want to get!" The thought of book shopping made me smile.

"Wait you have a list?" Em held his hand out over the seat. "I want to see it!" I passed him the list. He glanced at it before passing it back to me.

"That's a long list. Do you even have the room for all those books?"

"I might need a bookshelf." I felt the blood rush to my cheeks. They both laughed as Em parked the car. Em took my bag as we walked into the house.

"Come on. Everyone's in the living room." Alice took the lead as we walked down the hall. Esme jumped up when I walked in coming over to give me a hug. Em ruffled my hair as he rushed to his mates side. Esme guided me over to Carlislie and I waved at Jasper. Em had placed my bag by his father, so I pulled it onto my lap when I sat next to Carlislie.

"I need to talk to everyone." I looked around the room bracing myself for the coming conversion.

"Of course, Bella." Esme placed her hand on my leg.

"I haven't told any of you very much about my life before Forks, and I heavily edited what I told Edward. I wouldn't even be saying anything now, but well things have changed so I think you all need to know. I'm not really sure where to start. I guess, first you need to know I'm not really an only child. I had a little brother. He was three years younger then me and my mom left him with Charlie when she fled the town.

I loved my little brother, so I spent every holiday in Forks with my dad and him. When I turned ten everything changed. My whole world was turned upside down. Did you guy's hear about Killer X?"

"I looked him up after I saw the news, but other then that no Bella." Jasper was watching me from across the room.

"Alright. He's a killer that solely targets children, and when I was ten he moved to the Seattle area. He worked as a subsutute teacher. His students loved him, so did their parents." I paused pushing my bag to the floor and pulling my legs to my chest.

"Charlie fought with mom to let me come stay with him that summer, because I was worried about Jacob, my little brother, and mom wouldn't take him for the summer. She hated him. Said he looked to much like Charlie. I just wanted to be with my brother. I wish she would have just taken Jacob that summer. Maybe he would still be here." My voice trailed off as I thought about how that might have gone. Would he be happy? Would the Cullen's like him?

"Bella?" Esme's voice was soft. She looked worried as if she thought I might break. I felt almost glass like. She opened her arms, and I curled up in her arms easily. "If this is to hard you don't have to tell us more. You can tell us little by little, alright?"

"No I need to, because he broke out of prison! He's going to be coming for me! You need to be ready if he comes after the family!" I was crying.

"Bella, your hyperventilating. You need to take deep breathes. Can you follow Esme's breathing?" I nodded trying to follow Carlislie's directions. I could hear the other's talking in the background. I felt someone place my blanket around my shoulders, but the world was starting to get little fuzzy around the edges.

"Sleep, Bella. We'll take care of things until we wake up." Was the last thing I heard before the world faded away.