Bella
"So, you're not talking to me?" His smooth voice made me sick. I refused to look at him, staring out the window. I started to freak out when I saw the Now Leaving Washington sign. I cringed into my seat; Jasper was going to be pissed when he or if he found me.
I finally gave up on the silent treatment and turned to him, my eyes narrowing, "Who are you?"
His smile turned amused, "Are we having a conversation?" I didn't reply so he continued, "I'm Riley."
My gasp made him raise his brows and flicker his crimson eyes to mine, "R-Riley Simons?" I didn't look up at him, but I could feel his heated glare.
"How do you know my name?" He more or less growled.
I flashed my eyes up to his, quirking a brow, "Are we having a conversation?"
To my surprise, he laughed and turned back to the road, one hand gripping the wheel and the other finding its way to my bare knee. I wanted to bite him and scratch his eyes out, but my arms were tied and my shield wasn't working. I shut my eyes, trying to concentrate, but every time I tried to grasp it, it wiggled away.
Riley chuckled, "You might as well give up."
"What the fuck is that supposed to mean?" I snapped, snatching my eyes to him.
He smiled widely again, "I have a power."
My lips tightened, "What is it?"
"As a human, I was always said to always be able to read someone—" I cut him off.
"Like mind reading?" I questioned apprehensively.
"No," He raised his brows, "But, I can weasel my way into someone's mind." Like…stopping a certain someone from using their shield." He smirked at me as he swerved the car into a gas station.
My eyes widened in fright. I now realized that he was keeping my shield at bay. I was no use. I was in big trouble and I still didn't know who he worked for. Suddenly, the back door opened and I whipped my head around to see the familiar, cute face.
"Hello, Bella." She greeted highly, her red eyes probing mine, "Surprised?"
"Alice!" I hissed in shock and anger. I knew something was up with her, "What the hell?"
She gasped in mock surprise and offense, "Well, that sure is some way to talk to your best friend." She blew a kiss at me and winked at Riley as he grinned and started the car again. I wiggled around, desperate to get away from these freaks.
We started driving again, all silent while I fumed and tried to think of some way to escape. Alice's eyes seemed to boring into my head.
"What is wrong with you?" I grounded out between clenched teeth.
"Nothing," Her voice sounded insulted, "I just owe Victoria more than I thought. That's all you need to know."
I snapped, wrestling in my binds, "You fucking midget! I swear if I ever get out of this I'm going to watch your elfin ass burn!" Riley glanced at me wittily as Alice's lip curled.
"Riley," She started amiably, "did Bella tell you she's not wearing any panties?" She asked daintily. I froze, my struggling coming to a halt and my eyes growing wide. My eyes immediately darted to Riley, who had a big grin on his face.
"Oh, really?" He asked pleasantly. His hand reached up my knee, kneading the flesh of my thigh, and dipped into my loose shorts. I felt his cool finger rub against my folds and plunge into my sex. I cried out, thrusting forward slightly to try and remove him. He quickly ducked out and stuck the finger into his mouth, smirking, "Mmmm…"
I was shaking now, my eyes stinging with tears. I refused to let them fall for them though. My stomach churned as he smiled at me and grabbed my jaw, forcing me to look at him. I was momentarily frightened when his eyes weren't on the road, but I knew he was a vampire. His eyes were dark with lust as he stared into mine.
His cool breath flowed over my shaking lips, "I'm a sucker for brown eyes." And just like that, he let go. I fell back in my seat, trembling. Alice's tinkling laughter filled the car and her small hands clapped together. It sent shivers down my spine.
…
When we stopped again, I knew we were no where near Forks. My heart was still going the speed of a humming bird's wing. Riley shoved me out of the car, taking off the bindings. I immediately took that time to jerk around towards him and started punching him in the face. He laughed at my attempts and instantly jerked my arms behind my back. I huffed in annoyance and Alice danced over.
She pressed one kiss to my cheek and smiled brightly. Then she was gone. I couldn't help but ask, "Where is she going?"
Riley sounded like he was rolling his eyes, "We can't give suspicion. She's going to see your family, duh."
He pushed me forward slightly and I stumbled. It was dark and the sun was setting. I squinted into the night as he led me to a dark cabin. It only had one room and a chair. He placed me in the seat and tied me again, binding my hands and feet.
"Now, as much fun as it would to fuck you senseless, but first Victoria wants to see you." My heartbeat took off and he smiled wider. I closed my eyes and accepted my fate. The whistle of air was heading toward me and my eyes shot back open as a sharp slap was issued onto my face.
I cried out and felt the blood flow into my mouth. I spit out the red saliva and turned to see her. Her hair was wild and covered in leaves. It was like an angry fire and appeared to have a life of its own. Her clothes were tattered and barely attached to her. Her face was alive, bright and excited.
"Bella," She purred, walking around me as I breathed in and out evenly, "It's been so long." She stroked my face softly, maybe even lovingly and then scratched it along my cheek. Blood poured out and I gasped at the pain. Her cool tongue lapped up my blood and my stomach churned, "Ah, I've forgotten your smell. Your taste is spectacular."
"Yeah," I smiled bitterly up at her, "That's what James said before he was burned into ash."
Her face twisted up in fury and she hissed, throwing her right limb out and smacking me again. I refused to let a sound leave my lips, but tears fell down my face. I stared up at her, spitting the blood out of my mouth.
A small smile slithered onto my face again, "Still got hard feelings?"
She bent down to my level, her teeth bared, "Oh, you have no idea." With that said, she stepped on my foot and I heard the crunch before I felt the agony.
Jasper
Everything was going fine, everything was going as planned, then everything fell apart.
My everything.
Bella was gone. I heard her high screech and immediately shot my eyes to her's. They were scared and I'm sure mine showed the same thing. A blonde young man had snatched her right up and took off running. I identified his scent as the intruder in her house earlier. Peter instantly went after them, but was attacked by a newborn, who bit into his neck swiftly.
Charlotte growled and tore off her head quickly, helping Peter up. As I realized someone had taken my mate, my demon broke through his cage. I was in a blaze of fury, knocking anything out of the way. I could feel the pain and fear of everyone behind me as I tore people out of the way.
When I came to, my eyes turned back to gold and I sank to the floor slowly. Limbs were flopping around and hurriedly put into the roaring fire. Carlisle came up behind me and gripped my shoulder. I shoved him away, snarling and had Peter by the throat the next second.
"You promised to protect her!" I growled at him. He stood still; not even trying to fight me, "What the hell happened?"
"I didn't see him, Major! I swear, he came out of nowhere!" He shouted, his voice echoing off the forest. I dropped him on his ass and he scurried behind Charlotte.
"He's right, Jasper. I didn't see him either. When he passed me, my mind went blank for a second before I realized what was going on. Peter went after them, but another newborn attacked him before he could, you saw that." She explained defensively.
Rosalie and Emmett finished putting away the bodies and the wolves transformed to their human selves, putting clothing over their exposed bodies, "What's going on?" Sam's voice was loud and excited. He glanced around like the rest of the wolves as all the vampires of my family stepped forward.
"Where's Bella?" Jacob's voice was confused. He stepped forward, Leah trailing behind him. He glanced at me and grew frantic, "Where the fuck is Bella?"
"Gone." I fell to my knees as agony ripped through me. I froze as I heard the distinct sound of tires moving against pavement. It was miles away, but I could feel the mating pull softly growing in my chest. Since Bella was human, it was a little weaker, but I was going to find her.
I took off like a bat out of hell, chasing the scents. Bella's was the strongest and I stored the smell of that man later, he would have hell to pay later. I scaled the trees and inhaled. Her scene seemed scared…frightened. She should be. My family called out to me and I hopped down at they circled around.
Peter sniffed, "They're heading south. I can't tell where." His eyes were squinted, like he was trying to see anything that would help him. Charlotte rubbed his shoulders soothingly, an upset look on his face.
"Jasper, we need to think rationally—" Carlisle started, but I turned to him sharply, cutting his off with my glower. Everyone tensed.
"If I tore off Esme's head right now, what the fuck would you do?" I snarled in his face. His features turned calm, but I could see something flash in his eyes as he darted them towards the small woman, who was glancing worriedly between us.
"Kill you." He responded tranquilly. I smiled tightly and backed away.
"Exactly." I turned away, planning to track down my mate, when Peter stopped me.
"You won't be able to find her. He has a special power. Bella has no shield and he can't be tracked if he can mess with her brain." He was right, the mating pull was slowly fading away. I snarled in anger, shoving my brother away from me.
"Now what?" Rosalie frowned, gesturing her arms around her.
"We wait."
…
I was sure the floor would slowly give away, but it didn't, no matter how long I paced. Peter was sitting on the couch and he needed a calm space to actually try and get good readings. I had waited two hours patiently then got up to start pacing. This was getting out of hand. Bella's mating pull was now completely gone and my mind was going hectic.
Peter kept saying she wasn't dead…yet, but she was hurt and even that made me wild. That Riley guy was gonna fuckin' pay. No one dared to speak to me or touch. I was snarling explicatives under my breath, cursingVictoria's fucking ass.
The wolves were out, making sure there were no more newborns. No update so far, but I couldn't give a rat's ass about them. Right now, my only priority was Bella.
Suddenly, the bell rang and I knew who it was before anyone else. Edward took the move to stand, but I pushed his wimpy ass right back down. I threw open the door, breaking off the hedges.
"Jazzy!" Alice's face was bright, but my glare made her grin fade and her features clouded over. Everyone stared at her with wide eyes. She glanced around and frowned, her eyebrows merging, "What?"