Jasper's POV
"Jasper, this may sound strange but I need you to trust me." Alice said looking deeply into my eyes. I tensed up my grip around her filled with worry. I sensed her mood; it was also worried and wrapped with guilt. I was also surprised when I saw her come through the door with no bags. What could this mean?
"I trust you with my life, Alice"
"I know. So trust me when I say that I need you to go hunting tomorrow…" She paused. "Alone"
"Why?" I tried to be understanding, to cover up the hurt. We always went hunting together.
"I am going to speak with Edward about the matter. And I don't want you to be anywhere in the vicinity to feel any unbridled emotions that could occur."
Again, I felt that same blow from the blunt object. She wanted to be alone with Edward? And what had she meant by unbridled emotions. I thought surely this was the end. She was going to choose him. Her words cut through me like the fangs of a newborn injecting the poisonous venom. But this was a new sort of pain, one that if my heart wasn't already un-beating would have stopped it in its place. This moment, even with her in my arms, was slowly tearing me apart. I felt dispirited, like all the happiness in the world had suddenly died. For the first time, I had felt truly weak, knowing that nothing I could say could keep her. She made her choice and I had lost.
"Jazz….?" She asked softly, pulling me out of my thoughts.
I looked at her, not bothering to say anything. I knew what was coming.
"I know what you're thinking. I am not leaving you for him. You are still and always will be my one and only. I just had a vision that when I try to talk to him he's going to kiss me and I'd rather you not burst in to stop it. He needs to kiss me to know it's not meant to be. Do you understand why I need you to leave?"
I didn't understand one bit. Why did she need to kiss him? It would only further his illusion that he has a chance with her. Maybe he does. Maybe this is her way of telling me that she's chosen him and she wants to kiss him. I promised myself that I would stay with her until she asked me to leave so I pretended I understood her motive.
"I understand, Alice." I lied.
She sighed. I was a horrible liar. "Jasper, I need to do this. He will realize that we are not soul-mates when he feels the lack of chemistry from the kiss. It's the only way. If I thought of any other option I would be doing that. I don't want to kiss him. I only want to kiss you, but we cannot avoid this any longer. The problem isn't going to go away by sheer wish. He needs to know and has a right to so that he can find his own mate. Please Jasper," She took my hand in both of hers holding it close to her chest, "I only ask you to leave because I love you so much and I want to spare you that pain. I have to do this, Jazz. Kissing him is the only way."
I kissed her hands as my firsts tightened at the thought of him holding her that close, his arms wrapped around her waist, and finally his lips capturing hers in a searing kiss. I yet again felt possessive of her. I would obey her wishes. No one was as wise as my Alice and for her I must be understanding and try to see her point of view. Her logic might be obscure but her feelings are just as strong as ever.
"Alright Alice. I promise to leave and allow you to do what you must."
"Thank you." She hugged me tightly curling up in my lap. For the longest time I held her until the next day came. I just hoped this wouldn't be the last time I held her.