Jasper's POV
I saw him standing with his arms around her and I lost control. I felt jealousy within me, the kind that has no sense of meaning and knows no boundaries.
After what he put her through, he has no right to touch her!
I felt myself fall into an aggressive position, wanting more than anything to drag him away from her. He mirrored my stance, pulling Bella away from me and placing himself in front of me.
I would never hurt her.
"Step away from me Jasper, I still owe you for that punch." He murmured in voice that I assume was meant to be menacing.
"You had it coming." I shot back through gritted teeth.
"And what is she?" He pointed at Bella who I noticed seemed too terrified to move. Her eyes were bloodshot from tears she had recently shed. "Is she part of your revenge plan?"
He took me by surprise by asking something so disgusting, something I hadn't even contemplated. I straightened a little with the shock, forgetting that were on the brink of fighting.
"What are you talking about?" I asked, "I think you've gone a bit insane under the stress."
"You put her in DANGER! How could you sleep with her?! If you had lost control you could have killed her."
His anger was amazing. I could feel it falling off of him in waves. Amazingly though it wasn't brought on by jealousy. It was the simple fact that he was worried about her and he hated me for putting her in danger. I hadn't considered the possibility that I could hurt Bella when we were alone in our room. The only thoughts going through my mind at the time was how perfect she felt and how I wanted to protect her from harm.
"My thirst has been perfectly under control...I would never hurt her." I suddenly felt ashamed.
"You could have broken her bones Jasper. It only takes one uncalculated move. She's human Jasper!" He sighed and a dark look appeared to cloud over his vision. He slipped into attack mode and was obviously about to pounce. "I'll kill you before I let you hurt her."
I let out a dry laugh as I prepared for defence, "What like you did?"
Bella's POV
I watched the scene unfold and just stood; as still as stone in shock.
One moment I was holding Edward, trying to remember the love I had once had for him, but I couldn't find it. I cared deeply for him but I refused to let myself fall open to him once more. Our relationship was broken beyond repair as was my heart. I didn't know what else to do so I had just held him back fiercely, praying for the strength to say goodbye.
I snapped out of my reverie and heard Edward threaten Jasper's life. Jasper's response cut me to the core, as though he was laughing at my misfortunes. I had to remind myself that mine were his also-a bond the two of us would always share.
I saw Jasper move back on his heels, ready to strike and stepped forcefully between the pair.
"ENOUGH! Please stop this."
Slowly they took notice of me and moved into more relaxed postures.
I took a tentative step towards Jasper, "Jasper, I need to talk to Edward alone for a moment."
He looked so hurt at that. Like I was now betraying him also. "If that's what you want." He whispered.
I nodded my head a little before telling him "I will call you when I'm done...I promise."
Then pulling Edward through my door I knew it was time to make a final decision.