Julian and Jasper were out late in Seattle on Saturday, hunting for Victoria. It made Julian feel like he was doing a hit from his past and was kind of thrilled at the chance to take her down. Her death meant that Bella would be safe and that he and Cynthia could start their coven plans. Jasper was impressed with how calm Julian was despite how severe the mission was. The air was quiet and Julian was picking up on Victoria's scent. Julian and him took cover in an alley to stay hidden from any humans that were out. Jasper wondered if Julian was calm because he didn't intend to fight her, which wouldn't be wise of him.

"She can't be reasoned with if Alice saw her getting revenge." Jasper reminded me.

Julian scoffed and ran his fingers in his hair. No way she could live as she marked one of his own for death. Far as he was concerned, he only was debating killing her slowly or making her suffer.

"Oh I wasn't planning on keeping her alive. If her mate went after Alice, Cynthia, and Bella and she's mad we had a hand in his death; logic means I can be mad for what her mate did. Even though it meant I have the coven I have now because of James, I will not show Victoria any mercy for going after Bella."

Jasper cracked a small smile and he questioned,

"Did you have a sister Julian when you were human since you already have such a protective streak of Bella, a brotherly protection?"

He shook his head since he was an only child. He always wanted a sister since he always wanted to be a part of something bigger. That was part of the reason to join the mob and the other to take care of his family. Hamish had told him that being part of a coven was more like a family and now that Cynthia finally accepted him, he had this warm feeling in his being. Once more, Cynthia now came with Alice and now Alice had Bella, making his protective nature grow.

"You think Carlisle had this feeling when he was trying so hard to protect Edward, this protective feeling?" Julian asked.

Jasper nodded since he felt everyone's emotions on the day Edward was suspended and left. Edward was Carlisle's first turn and first person in his coven so Carlisle was always going to have that need.

"He did because Edward had been with him the longest. In your case, it might be more of a fever pitch since you're the only male in your coven. When it was Carlisle, Edward, Emmett, and I, we brunted that feeling together despite Carlisle being the patriarch. No wonder your focus is so strong to kill Victoria, it's this need of yours to protect your new family."

Family, a word Julian long to have again and why Cynthia's past refusals hurt him so. Now he understood why she refrained from their bonds and now they were as close as two people could be. Julian looked to Jasper and he asked,

"Are you going to be okay with Alice being with Cynthia and I? I know you two were at the hip for decades and I want to be sure that you're going to be okay before we start making plans. That will include us leaving after Bella graduates."

Jasper had known since meeting Alice that there would be a time their paths might diverge. He had made peace with that the moment Alice met Bella. It wouldn't be goodbye forever and he was always going to visit Alice once things settled down. He was contemplating if he ever found his mate if he would join Julian's coven but he also didn't want to abandon the Cullens for all their kindness. Julian saw the conflict on Jasper's face and he sighed.

"I'm truly sorry. We didn't force her to join us, Jasper. We know how much you cared about her and that it might be weird being away from her"

Jasper snapped out of his thoughts and shook his head.

"Oh no I am going to be okay with her being in your coven. It's just I'm torn about my life and where it might go. I will admit it will be good for Alice and I to have some time apart. She and Bella need to be mates and I don't want her to hold back because I'm close and we were in a relationship for a long time. A part of me is still upset we broke up but I am happy for her still. I would be lying to myself if her leaving us soon wouldn't be a good thing and we will be better friends for the distance. I was just thinking about once I found my mate, where I would be. I'm not going to lie, though I like the Cullens, I don't seem to fit in well with them. I don't know how long it will take for me to find my mate, but I know there might be someone out there for me."

Julian could sense Jasper's pain and confusion and patted him on his back. Jasper was a good man and he had his world rocked too with Alice and Bella being mates. Unlike Edward, he accepted the way things had to be even if it meant losing a woman he loved for a few decades. His heart went out to Jasper and he nodded.

"Our coven is open for you and your mate if you ever want a change Jasper. Though let them spend time with the Cullens before you make your decision as a pair. One does not make decisions for a pair."

Jasper nodded and he felt a bit of relief that Julian would welcome him if that time ever came. Suddenly, Julian let out a low hiss as he picked up Victoria's scent. His eyes grew dark with anger and he sped off in the direction of where Victoria was heading. Jasper followed close behind and he saw her trailing a lone male. She was going with the army plot and this could not proceed. He looked at Jasper and he simply nodded. Jasper focused on getting the male away from Victoria, leaving Victoria a bit disoriented on where her prey went. She felt a need to run away but she felt herself being pinned against an alley.

"You really should have used your pretty little head to think. What made you think you could step foot in Washington without our radar going up." Julian hissed.

Victoria glanced at Julian and noticed his eyes were gold, causing Victoria to spit at him.

"You converted to an unnatural diet? Talk about a waste of a perfectly good vampire man. I'm surprised you tracked me so quickly, maybe you and I can become something. You can feed on humans again and I could use a man that can maybe be forceful in a pleasurable way." Victoria spoke in a cutesy child-like way.

Julian scoffed and slammed her against the alley again. He tugged on her red hair angrily and held her in place with his firm hands.

"Nice try babe, I'm a happily mated vampire and you will be screaming alright, but it will be when I tear you limb from limb." he hissed.

Victoria gasped and she found an opening in his hold. She bolted from his grasp and started to run at lightning speeds. This was bad she thought and Laurent did try to warn her of this. Julian was on her heels and Victoria just knew he was going to be savage in killing her. Julian found this to be somewhat entertaining but he knew she couldn't escape Seattle and head to Forks to wait for Bella. Thankfully he, Jasper, and Cynthia formed a plan in case Victoria tried to evade them. She was looking over her shoulder but she didn't see Julian behind her, which concerned her. There was no way he had given up and sure enough she felt a hand on her throat. She looked to see it was Jasper and she felt herself being sedated somewhat which scared her.

"You should be begging me to kill that human! You lost your love because of her!" Victoria demanded.

Jasper shook his head and watched as Julian came up from behind. He grabbed Victoria's hips and he growled angrily.

"Don't make us sick. Were you and that tracker truly mates or did you simply use each other for pur lust?" Julian hissed.

Victoria squirmed in his hold and slammed her head back against Julian's face to disorient him so she could run and escape. To her horror, he didn't even flinch and Julian slammed her to the ground. Victoria tried to claw at Julian but he pinned her firmly to the ground. Victoria looked pleadingly at Julian and she begged,

"Let me go, you're not a monster. You wouldn't kill me would you?"

Julian looked to Jasper and he nodded. Julian picked Victoria up and he held her in a tight hold with his arms. He had his target so she wouldn't be able to run from them any longer. Jasper slowly approached Victoria and she barely had the chance to scream before Jasper viciously bit into her throat, severing her head from the rest of her body. Her head rolled off and fell to the ground, making both men feel relieved. Jasper and Julian tore Victoria's limbs and set her body on fire in an empty dumpster. Jasper looked to Julian and he could feel a building need in him.

"Go to Cynthia, I will be sure Victoria's body burns to ash. She needs to see you're okay but there was never a worry. This is what Alice saw." Jasper reassured him.

Julian gave Jasper a hug before making his way back to Cynthia in his truck. He drove as fast as he could and made it back to his apartment. Cynthia opened the door and wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing his neck tenderly and affectionately. Julian smiled lightly as he kissed Cynthia's forehead softly.

"There was never a worry Cyn." he mused.

Cynthia pulled away and smiled lightly at him.

"There's always a chance Julian, but yes you were right to think this would be a quick job. Now when Bella comes back, she just needs to focus on graduating and her bond with Alice."

"And friends Cyn. She needs to check on her werewolf friend since he needs to become one and become Alpha. Sort of in our interest for him to kick the other wolf's ass since we need a talk with them about Alice and Bella's mating night."

Cynthia nodded since that would be the night Alice would turn Bella and for her to become an official part of their vampire coven. However, based on what the Cullens told them, under no circumstances can they bite humans. Sure there was a way around it, but Cynthia knows how important it is for them to have contact, fangs to skin, when turning a mate. Cynthia's cell was ringing and she looked to see it was Alice. She answered the phone and put the speaker on.

"Hello Alice, all is well here."

"Good so my vision did happen. Bella will be so glad that this is taken care of."

"How is Bella doing?" Julian asked.

"Really well. Her mother is thrilled we're together and Bella seems to be in higher spirits that she saw her. I've been staying in since...well Florida sun is unkind."

"Ah yes but you wanted to go with her so that comes with having a human girlfriend whose mom is living in a sunny state. She's sleeping peacefully since I think you're ahead of us in time?" Cynthia asked.

"Well she was but she might wake up to get me soon. She's become such a cuddle bug that she knows when I left her in the night. I'm going to miss these nights when she's a vampire but there will be so much more we can do." Alice beamed.

Cynthia nodded and she could feel Julian kissing the back of her neck. A pleasant shiver went down her spine and she was getting a bit aroused at the feeling.

"I will let you go sis since I know Julian is probably on a high from being the dutiful mate and patriarch of sorts. We will see you when we return to Forks." Alice said before hanging up.

Cynthia put her phone down and she focused Julian's attention on her lips. He was in a very good mood and as his mate, she wanted to continue to add to his pleasure.

"You were loyal to me. How dare Victoria try to convince you to stray from me?" Cynthia purred, running her fingers in his mane of hair.

"I told her as such before Jasper and I tore her limb from limb. You mean my whole eternal life to me and our love was decades in the making darling. Let's enjoy our night together and claim each other once more in our love."

Cynthia smiled as she playfully dragged Julian into the bedroom to celebrate their victory of killing Victoria. Their coven would not be torn apart and Julian had shown her he can be a worthy man to lead them in a sense. They would have each other and that would be their eternal pleasure.


Alice went back to Bella's bedroom and she could see Bella tossing a bit in her sleep. A soft smile came across Alice's face as she slid back into bed and under the covers. Bella shifted towards Alice's body and wrapped her arms around her.

"Hm...Alice?" Bella spoke in her sleep.

"I'm here Bella, rest my sweet." Alice spoke softly, trying to lull Bella to sleep with her voice.

Bella's eyes were trying to wake up, but Alice pecked her lips softly.

"Bella it's still dark out, you need to sleep. I was simply checking on Julian and Cynthia. All is well." Cynthia told her.

That only made Bella stir more and she got up. She let out a yawn and turned on her light to look at Alice. Bella examined Alice's face and she groggily asked,

"Is Victoria gone?"

Alice nodded and pecked Bella's lips, cupping Bella's face in her hands.

"She sure is Bella. Julian and Jasper handled her nicely. We're going to be safe back at home."

Bella smiled and let out another yawn. Alice found Bella's need for sleep cute and she stroked Bella's cheek.

"You need to sleep and take in these moments while you can. There will be a moment where you won't be able to sleep anymore so you need to enjoy it while you can."

Bella smiled lightly as she cuddled close to Alice.

"You know, I dream of us when I sleep. I try to dream about how it will be like as a vampire with you. We're both so happy and I want that so badly."

"I know you do Bella. After graduation we will all go on with our new lives. Cynthia has a place we can all live as a coven planned out and it will be the place I turn you once we figure things out. I will share this though, it's a lovely cabin house in the woods."

That last bit woke Bella up a bit more and she couldn't help but feel very aroused at the fact.

"Did you tell Cynthia about my desires?"

Alice shook her head.

"We're heading to where Cynthia lived as a vampire many decades ago. She thought to replace her lonely early memories she had there with new ones, one of family and of love. It was just an added bonus that it was a cabin and yes...we will make your turning a night to remember." Alice grinned lightly.

Bella smiled but then asked,

"That won't be our first time will it?"

Alice laughed softly and shook her head.

"Nope, that will be our graduation night. Cliched I know, but it will be a nice way to celebrate that milestone. You should savor sex as a human and practice before we pleasure each other on your last human night. It won't be long until you're with me forever. You want that right?"

Bella kissed Alice's lips and nodded.

"I want you, I need you, I want a life with you; a long, loving, and fulfilling life. I won't miss being human knowing at the end, there's a new beginning with you."

Alice smiled and kissed Bella's cheek.

"Sleep now Bella. You'll thank me once you do."

Bella yawned and nodded as she embraced Alice and slowly fell to sleep. Alice stroked Bella's face and savored a vision she had of her and Bella, both of them making out tenderly after a successful hunt. Her focus lingered on their touches and kisses and Alice felt herself getting turned on by what she saw. Soon Alice thought, soon they would be at that stage and they would love being each other's first and only in acts of pure love.