Chapter 9

"Jasper. Edward." Carlisle spoke in a soft voice. "Get the girls out of here."

Without hesitation, Jasper picked me up and carried me over to the Jeep. He put me in the backseat and got in the back with me.

Edward and Bella were in the Jeep in no time. He went to buckle Bella up, but she felt as panicked as I was.

"I got it!" She shouted as she buckled herself up.

Edward got into the driver's seat and started up the Jeep.

"Are they coming after us?" I asked Jasper and Edward.

Jasper was turning his head as he watched out for the three vampires. He answered me though, but didn't stop watching out for them.

"Yes." He answered my question.

"The hunt is his obsession. I've read his mind." Edward spoke out as he started driving away.

"I felt the emotion he had when he smelled you two. It was a strong hunger and desire to kill, to devour." Jasper looked down at me briefly before turning his attention to watching out for the vampires.

My heart felt like it was going to burst out of my chest. My anxiety was through the roof and I grabbed onto my lover's hand, gripping it tightly.

He stopped looking out and turned his attention to me. His took his hand out of mine and wrapped his arms around me. I noticed he wasn't wearing a seatbelt. Hell he doesn't need one.

"How do we stop James?" I asked. My voice was shaking along with my hands.

"We have to kill him." Jasper answered me.

"How do we do that?" I asked.

"You and Bella don't do anything." Jasper said sternly.

"We kill him by ripping him apart and burning the pieces." Edward said through gritted teeth.

"Where are we going?" Bella asked as she looked around.

"Away from Forks." Edward answered.

"What?" I asked, shocked. "We can't just up and leave!"

"Lori, you and Bella can't stay here. He's going to come after you both and try to kill you. He might even end up killing Charlie or your parents, if they are home." Jasper didn't hesitate with any word he spoke.

Edward and Bella were arguing. I didn't pay any attention to them.

"Jasper, let me call my house. If they are home then I'll tell them that I'm staying at a friend's house. If they aren't home, I'll leave a message saying the same thing. Okay?"

Jasper calmed down while I spoke. He seemed to understand what I was saying.

"Okay." Jazz responded and then continued to look out for James and the others.

Jasper and I left Edward at Bella's house. They had a plan on getting Bells out of the house. We were driving to Jasper's place when I called my house.

"Hello?" My mother answered.

"Hey, Mom." I said. "I'll be staying the night at a friend's house tonight. She's going through a bad breakup and needs me."

"Okay, Honey. I'm glad you are getting out of the house. Your gift is in your room, just so you know. Have fun." My mom said and before I could say anything, she hung up.

I put my phone in my pocket and stared out of the window. My mom sounded like she didn't want to talk to me.

"Are you okay?" Jasper asked.

I swallowed my sad emotions and put on a fake smile. I knew it was useless to hide myself from Jasper, but I wanted him to not worry about me more.

"I'm fine." I lied.

Jasper sighed and I think he decided to not pursue it for now, because he was quiet the whole ride to his place.

Alice was the first one to greet me at the house. She had a bag for her and for me, because I didn't have anything besides my phone and the clothes on my body.

"You're slightly taller than me, but I have some clothes that would fit you. I already packed things for you and Jasper." Alice said as she put our bags in the vehicle we were taking to leave. "Bella has packed her things. They are about five minutes away."

I went into the garage, where everyone else was except for Jasper. He wasn't there. Where did he go?

Jasper came up from behind with a two bottles of water. They were for Bella and myself.

"In case you or Bella get thirsty." He shrugged and handed me the bottle.

That reminded me, I needed to go pee. "I need to go to the bathroom…" I murmured.

"I'm sorry, Lori." Esme said and showed up right next to me. "I'll show you where the bathroom is."

After I went pee, I came back and found Bella and Edward in the garage. Rosalie didn't look happy at all.

"Rosalie…Esme, can you put on their clothes?"

Esme gladly took my coat and Rosalie scoffed at Bella's.

"Why?" Rosalie asked with an angry look. "What are they to me? Why should I help?"

"Rosalie…" Carlisle said carefully. "Lori is with Jasper. Bella is with Edward. They are a part of this family, and we protect our family."

Edward looked over at Esme and she nodded. Picking Bella up, Esme ran to the second floor to change clothes with her.

I blushed when I noticed that I would have to change clothes with Rose.

Rose sighed out "Fine." The anger in her face didn't go away.

She reluctantly picked me up and carried me up to a bedroom. She took the end of my shirt and lifted it above my head, my arms went with the movement. I quickly got out of my pants and saw Rose was had already taken off her own clothes, they were on the floor by my feet, and she had my shirt on.

As quickly as I could, I put on Rose's clothes and then was picked up by her. She carried me, quickly, to the garage and placed me on my feet.

Jasper was by my side instantly. His arm was already around my back before I could even say anything.

"Jasper and Alice, you two go with Lori and Bella. Edward, Rosalie, Emmet, Esme, and I will stay here and lead James and Victoria away." Mr. Cullen said as he walked around the garage, getting things ready.

I got into the backseat of the car. Bella was in the front and Jasper was in the back. I was glad Jasper was coming with us, but I felt bad that Bella was going to be away from Edward.

"I'm going to come back and get you." Edward promised to Bella. "Bella, you are my life now."

Bella and Edward said their byes and Alice drove off. I quickly unbuckled my seat belt and got into Jasper's lap. Strangely I felt safer in his arms than a seatbelt.

He didn't argue with me. Instead, Jasper just held me while staying silent. Every now and then he would kiss my head, but that's it.

I broke the silence between us with a whisper. "I'm scared, Jasper."

"Don't be, Lori." He said as he held me closer, if possible. His lips were on my temple. This touch felt so right at the moment.

Trying to make things slightly better, I tried to joke with him. "I love you...even though you're an old man." I turned my gaze to Jasper, looking up to find his eyes were somewhat amused. It worked.

"I love you too." I couldn't take my eyes off of his lips and teeth.

His smile, smirk, grin, or whatever you want to call his happy facial expressions were beautiful and sexy at the same time. How can he do that?

I eventually fell asleep in his arms. I must have calmed down otherwise I wouldn't have been able to fall asleep at all. I think Jasper helped me calm down.

A/N: Finally an update! Sorry I haven't updated in three days. I've been working and when I work I don't have time or the inspiration to write. For Rose, her height will be the height she is in the movies, rather than the books. Since Lori is short, I thought 5'5" trying to fit in 5'3" person clothes rather than a 5'9" person. XD You get what I mean? I'm going to see Ant Man on Tuesday. I hope it's good. I can't wait to watch the ending credits thought. Bucky! :)