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Chapter 23 – The Only Way
Everyone came to an agreement. Edward and I were truly meant to be with each other, but I was reluctant to change into a vampire around the kids. I was going to be married to Edward next month. When the children reach the age of fourteen, they're going to go live with Jacob. He's already promised to tolerate me as a vampire so I can see them. He also promised to not teach them evil legends about us.
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One Month Later
I smiled at Edward, who smiled back. I walked down the aisle with surprising ease in my modest white ballet flats. Alice listened to me for once! But this wasn't what I was thinking. I vaguely noticed Alice or Rosalie (who's been quite nice in the last month), and Esme standing dutifully in their places to my left. I felt as if I had tunnel vision, I couldn't focus on anything but one – Edward. Him, in his perfect tuxedo and that lopsided grin I loved so much.
I don't even remember what was said, other than the vows and when Edward smiled and said, " I do." Then, we shared a kiss…
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Edward and I enjoyed our honeymoon before coming back to the Cullen house. I sensed something was off when I walked in the door and Alice wasn't there to greet me with Rachel, Charles, and Alison. I walked throughout the house and finally found Carlisle in his study, along with all the other Cullen's.
I knew something was wrong when I saw the grim looks on their faces. Edward, even with his vampire speed, didn't have time to quiet me before I screamed, " Where are my kids?" All I got were blank expressions.
That only made me angrier, " Where the hell are my kids?!" Alice looked at me, a miserable expression on her face. She barely whispered, " The Voulturri."
I asked, " What?"
" The Voulturri. They have them. They came and took them this morning. They said there's only one way we can have them back."
I gulped and asked, " What?"
" They have to be changed into vampires at age fourteen, just like the legend suggests. Which means…"
I finished her statement, " Jacob has to die…or they will." Alice slowly nodded her head. I swallowed, trying to get the big lump in my throat out.
" Bella, we have one week to kill Jacob and seal the deal." I closed my eyes and said, " This can't be happening. So, it's a lose-lose situation."
Alice looked up at me and said, " But there's one other choice."
I nodded, wanting nothing more than the people I love to live.
" We can let the kids live with Jacob all their lives. We'd have to leave, and you can never have contact with your children, or they'll come after them."
I felt a tear slip out of my eye as I nodded sorrowfully… it's the only way…
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