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"Masters, may I introduce the members of my coven: Captain Peter Whitlock, Lieutenant Charlotte Whitlock, and my true mate Isabella Whitlock."

Oh no, that does it. I take a few deliberate steps forward and yell: "She's not your mate!"

Jasper - JPOV

I think back at my talk with Peter as I stand on the front porch waiting for the Volturi and my ex-wife to appear. Bella was so right when she said Peter wanted to talk. I hurt him more than I realized when I let Alice keep me away from him and Char. Some empath I turn out to be. Alice used my own insecurities against me and I let her. Peter never pushed the issue because he knew my journey would lead me to my true mate. The one thing he didn't know was that it would take nearly sixty years to find her.

I smile as I pick up on the conversation in the study. Bella is telling the story of our confrontation with the Cullens in Forks while Peter and Char are laughing their asses off. Finally, Peter manages to say: "God, Bella, I'm so pissed that I missed that. They must be really stupid because even a blind man can see that you and Jasper belong together. I've never seen him this happy before. You're good for him, Bella. I'm… no, we're glad that he found you. You're family now." I snicker when I hear Char say: "And…"

"And I'm sorry for acting like a jerk the past few days."

I snicker as Bella and Char start to giggle. The joy and fraternal love that are radiating from Bella are bigger than ever and I can imagine the big smile on her face right now. I tense up a little as the emotions of twelve vampires enter my range. I focus my gaze on the driveway as I say: "They're here. They will be in hearing-range soon. Wait for them to come closer before you join me on the porch. I want to feel the shift in their emotions when they see Bella."

I watch as not only the three kings and their best guards but also Carlisle, Esme, Edward, and Alive walk toward the house, just like Peter predicted. I keep a blank expression as I sift through all the emotions that are radiating from the twelve vampires that are standing across the front lawn from me. The Volturi are sending out the usual mix of anticipation and curiousness. It amazes me every time how their faces can hold such a blank expression while their emotions clearly show so much more.

Carlisle, Esme, and Edward are worried and even a tad afraid, while Alice is throwing a shit load of lust my way. I watch her gaze shift toward the house and her feelings change into disgust. Her reaction proves to me that I did the right thing by not telling Alice about this house. What I liked didn't matter to her then and it never would.

I keep my attention focused on the vampires in front of me as Bella, Peter, and Char join me on the porch. No surprise from Alice, her emotions don't change much from the disgust she was feeling for my house, although it's laced with anger now. It will get her nowhere. She's in for one hell of a surprise. Carlisle and Esme are radiating sadness and worry, while Edward is so focused on the Volturi's thoughts that he's ignoring the four of us completely.

Aro is sending out so much anticipation and giddiness that it surprises me that he's not jumping up and down, like an overactive five-year-old. Caius, Marcus, Jane, and Renata are just feeling curious and intrigued, whereas Demetri, Felix, and Alec are openly ogling my mate. I let out a soft growl as I register the tons of lust that those three are sending out at the sight of my mate. It makes me want to kick their asses back to Italy. A large wave of love and devotion from my Bella calms me down immediately. She whispers so low that only the three of us can hear it: "I'm yours, Major." God, she knows me so well.

The four of us take a few steps forward and bow slightly to acknowledge the kings. I stand up straight to address the kings. It's time to make a few things clear. "Masters, may I introduce the members of my coven: Captain Peter Whitlock, Lieutenant Charlotte Whitlock, and my true mate Isabella Whitlock."

Bella - BPOV

It takes all my willpower not to roll my eyes as Alice yells that I'm not Jasper's mate. I wonder if there's even a word to describe how utterly stupid Alice Cullen truly is. I keep a blank face as Aro turns to Alice and says: "Young one, I would appreciate the appropriate level of respect from you as well. If we want your opinion, we will ask for it. I advise you to not interrupt this conversation again."

Alice huffs and throws me a hateful glance. She bows her head to acknowledge Aro's words and takes a few steps back while scowling. Aro shakes his head and returns his focus to us. "Correct me if I'm wrong, Major, but we were all under the assumption that you already found your mate decades ago. Are you not mated and married to Alice Cullen?"

"I mistook my gratitude for saving me from my depression for love. My brother told me when I met Alice that she wasn't my true mate, but that my journey with her would lead me to the one that I would love more than life itself. I didn't believe him back then but time has shown me once again to never go against him. Alice and I shared many happy years as companions, we were never legally married and I would have let her go the moment she met her true mate along the way. It pains me that she can't extend the same courtesy to me. The way she is acting now makes me question if I ever really knew her at all."

"I see, that's quite a different story than the one Miss Cullen told us. Would you mind, Major?" Aro lifts his hand while looking at Jasper questioningly. Jasper gently squeezes my hand and walks toward Aro. I stop myself from following him but keep a close eye on all the vampires in front of me. The first one that does anything to harm my Jasper won't know what hit him. Aro closes his eyes as he grabs a solid hold on Jasper's hand, only to open them a couple of seconds later with surprise written all over his face. "I see nothing. How is that possible?" His eyes drift to me; the wonder and awe are clearly visible in his eyes.

Before any of us can respond, Alice moves forward and says: "It's her wretched gift. I told you that she's shielding my Jazzy from us. That's why he's acting all strange. She is blocking his love for me." I turn to look at Peter and Char, only to notice that they're staring at Alice the same way the Volturi are like she completely lost her mind. Aro doesn't even turn to look at her as he says: "Jane."

The next moment, Alice is lying on the ground, writhing in pain, begging for mercy. Aro studies his nails for a couple of seconds before ordering Jane to stop. The fair blond-haired vampire keeps a blank expression, but the twinkle in her eye is a dead give-away. She quite enjoyed that and I can't say that I didn't. Aro gives Carlisle a stern look, before saying: "Control your coven member, Carlisle. We warned her once; you know that we don't give second chances."

He then turns to look at me and raises his hand in the same way as he did with Jasper. "Isabella, dear one, would you do me the honor?" I nod as I walk to him confidently with my head held high. I'm Isabella Whitlock, the true mate of Major Jasper Whitlock. The weak little human is long gone. I smile as Jasper's pride and love wash over me and put my hand in Aro's. He looks at my face intently for a few seconds and says: "You're an enigma to me, Isabella. I wonder if you can block other mental powers… Jane?"

I can feel Jasper tensing up behind me and can hear the low growl that is coming from him. I send him my love and reassurance. Peter told us we would be fine. Jane moves to stand next to Aro and gives me an apologetic smile, before focusing her gift on me. I wait for it to hit but the longer Jane stares at me the more frustrated she looks. A sudden giggle from Aro breaks her focus and she takes a step back after slightly bowing her head to me. Aro stares at me and says: "You confound us all. How you intrigue me, young Isabella."

I smile as Jasper pulls me close against him in a possessive way. I purr softly and send him all my love. Aro smirks and says: "You sure act as if Isabella is your true mate, Major. Let's see if the captain and lieutenant can shed some more light on this matter. Peter and Charlotte, please indulge me."

Jasper - JPOV

Bella and I take a few steps back as Peter and Char move toward Aro. I pull her close against me and inhale her scent in a futile attempt to calm down. The emotions of the Volturi are getting on my nerves. Aro wants my Bella for his guard. I'm sure of that. Caius and Jane are impressed with her but nothing more. Marcus and Renata couldn't care less. The three male guards are giving me a headache. As my gorgeous Bella defied Jane their level of desire and longing for my mate went through the roof. God, I wanted to kiss her senseless as she stood there, staring into Jane's eyes without blinking an eye, so I understand where they're coming from, but she is mine.

I turn my attention back to Aro as he reads the thoughts of Peter and Char. I raise a brow as he says: "I do love a happy ending. They are so rare. Don't you agree, Captain?" Peter smirks and kisses Char before answering Aro. "Indeed, Master." I notice that Edward is fidgeting as Aro moves back to stand with Caius and Marcus. His eyes flick from Aro to Marcus and back. I see that Marcus's eyes are glazed over a little and realize that he's checking our bonds. Aro touches his hand briefly and gives Caius a quick nod.

The next moment, chaos erupts. Edward lets out a loud growl and lunges at Aro while Esme and Carlisle try to intercept him. The guards move in front of their masters, while Peter and Char move to my left and right like they used to do. I drop into a defensive crouch and keep Bella behind me. Edward is lying on the floor screaming in total agony as Jane works her magic, while Carlisle and Esme are begging Aro to stop her.

I notice too late that Alice is missing from all this. Fuck, I'm out of practice. A whispered 'Jasper' makes me turn around and I stumble a few steps back as I realize that Alice is holding my Bella in a death grip. Her teeth are dripping with venom, ready to tear Bella's head off. The triumph that Alice is sending out makes me hate her even more. Fear settles into my dead heart as Alice moves her teeth an inch closer to Bella's neck while holding a lighter in her right hand.

Oh god, I can't lose her; this world is worth nothing to me if Bella isn't in it with me. Peter and Char are standing next to me, both equally afraid of losing their new sister. I almost fall to my knees as I feel the enormous amount of love and resignation that Bella's sending my way. I look into her beautiful eyes as I send her all my undying love in return.

I feel the anger building inside me as I feel Alice's smugness. This is not how this is supposed to end. Peter said that we would make it through this. We will have our eternity together. Alice is not going to take my happiness away from me. Who does that bitch think she is?

Alice - APOV

I see a way to end this in my favor as Edward decides to lunge for Aro. The whore won't even see me coming. I'll threaten to kill her and Jasper will beg me to keep her alive. I'd rather not but I'll let her keep her life if he comes back to me. I told him a long time ago to never bet against me. I always win.

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