Chapter 9

Once I reached the very bottom of the stairs, I took into account all of the eyes that were on me. Alice, Rosalie, Esme and Carlisle had their eyes glued to me. Even Edward was watching me. I could feel the tension in the air.

Emmett turned to me and must have felt my apprehension, because he simply smiled at me. There is nothing like a big Emmett smile to make you smile.

A smile graced my lips, even though I was scared to death. Alice came up to me and I took a step back.

Maybe this isn't actually Alice. I thought. Maybe it's an imposter just waiting to get closer to me so she can kill me.

What the hell was wrong with me? This was my wife and the look of hurt in her eyes was killing me. I quickly, but cautiously, stepped back to where I was and embraced her. I could feel her ease up a bit while everyone else just got more and more worried.

I loosened up my hold on her and kissed her. It felt like I hadn't kissed her in years. I ran my hand up her back as she slid her fingers through my hair. I could have taken her down right there but I heard a cough behind us.

I stopped kissing her and looked behind Alice. Rosalie was sitting there, pretty mad looking, and coughed again.

I let go of Alice but she grabbed my hand and dragged me to the couch with her. We sat down right next to Carlisle and I wrap my arm around her shoulders.

"So I guess you're doing better today?" Carlisle asked.

"Yes." I stated while looking at Alice.

"I'm glad you've decided you still have a soul." Esme kindly said.

"Me too." Rosalie said. She and I never really got along because well…she's Rosalie. I don't even know how Emmett is married to her. But I would appreciate her kindness while it lasted.

"Thank you." I simply said to Esme and Rosalie. All that was left was Edward. I didn't want to hear what he had to say and I have a bad feeling, that if I do, I will kill him. He is the one who made me like this and I hate him for that.

I felt Alice lean into me, breaking my locked gaze on Edward. She must have felt the hatred going between us. She, without a power like mine, could feel the hate.

Edward was looking down the whole time. Once Esme and Rosalie were saying they were happy I was down here, his eyes became very interested on the floor. I don't blame him. He is plainly a coward.

With that last thought, his eyes shot up and locked with mine. I let out a snarl that came from deep in my throat. Emmett quickly ran to me while Carlisle grabbed my arm. What I would do right now if I got my hands on him.

"I give up!" Edward shouted. "I try to…I just want…Jasper, its simple. I'm sorry, okay? I…I didn't mean to make you this way and I would do anything to get you back. You are my brother and you belong in this family. No matter how hard we have to fight to get that monster out of you, we will." His voice was merely a whisper now. I was so focused on his words that I didn't even notice Emmett step aside or Carlisle let go of my arm. I just sat there, completely dumbfounded. My feelings were so mixed up. On one hand, I wanted to murder this 'thing'. On the other, I felt sorry for him. He is my brother, always will be and always has, and nothing can change that.

I had to find out why he said the things he did. I understand why he was mad that I had almost lost it with Bella there. But why say that I didn't belong, that I was useless.

"It's because my powers are faltering. I was so upset about that, that I didn't even realize half the things I had said till they were already out of my mouth. I didn't mean any of it. You are worth all of our time and I do believe you are going to change one day." Edward said, oblivious to the gasps that were heard around us.

So this fight, it wasn't really about me? I just happened to be in the line of fire when all of his frustration came out. I would have probably lashed out like that eventually if my powers were on the edge. It must be difficult for him.

"It is. More than anything. I don't know why they are like this. Maybe it's because I am falling in love with a human. It's against our nature and my brain must be running on overload. But Jasper, I promise you, I didn't mean any of it. I truly am sorry." He sounded so broken. Like he was lost in this world and just needed some hope.

"I forgive you." There isn't much else I could have said. It was true, deep down, I do forgive him. Sure, it will be rocky for awhile but soon enough, we will be back to our regular selves.

"But…after all I did to you, after all I said. It shouldn't be forgiven. I have changed you in the most horrible of ways."

"But I do forgive you." The emotions in the room were everywhere. Emmett was confused. Rosalie was thankful. Esme was beaming with joy. Carlisle was proud. Alice was full of love. And Edward, well…he was content. His emotions felt a lot lighter, as if a huge weight had been taken off of his shoulders. It was much easier to be around him now.

I heard Alice gasp and I quickly turned my whole body to her.

"What is it?! What happened?" I was panicking now. I have absolutely no idea why but I was worried sick.

"Your eyes, they're back." My panic flushed away as I gazed at her. "Your beautiful butterscotch eyes are back." She was almost bouncing with joy as she held my face. I leaned in and kissed her with so much passion. I felt her giggle against my lips and I leaned away, with a goofy grin on my face.

I had never known it possible to be this much in love. All the worries were just thrown out the window. All the other questions, like how had I possibly changed so fast and what did this all mean for Edward, were gone. It was just Alice and I in this world.

Rosalie faked cough once again.

"ROSE!" Esme, Carlisle, Edward and Emmett shouted.

"What? These two lovebirds need to go get a room or something."

And that's exactly what we did.