Okay, please don't kill me. I know it has been five days and I am so, so, sorry. I have woken up extra early just to ensure that I can update today. I am taking summer classes for the next two weeks and unfortunately it is taking up all my free time. Trust me, I'd much rather be here updating instead of being there.

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BPOV

"Jacob stop," I found myself yelling as I stepped in front of Edward. I heard Edward take a deep intake of breath as I did this. I was protecting him of all people. I couldn't believe it either. I just couldn't let Edward be harmed because of my own stupidity. I was the one who made the mistake by defying Jacob in the first place.

"Bella step aside," Edward said gently. "This does not concern you." I began to feel infuriated at his words. How could he act as if this situation had nothing to do with me?

"Are you serious," I said turning to meet his eyes. I stared into his brilliant eyes for just a moment to see that instead of being a brilliant shade of ocher, they were pitch black. He truly did look like monster. "This has everything to do with me Edward. I won't let you do this. If it's me he wants then I'm right here. I can fight my own battles."

"Bella no," Edward growled. "You do not know what you are saying. You are a newborn vampire. There is no way that you will be able to control your actions." Please Edward, I willed him in my mind. Trust me. Trust me to take care of myself for once. I knew he couldn't hear me, but I couldn't help but continue to plead with him in my mind.

"Let her deal with her own problems leach," Jacob seethed as he came closer and closer to me. I felt Edward begin to flinch behind me as he did this. I turned to look at him one last time.

"Stay. Just Stay Edward, I begged him. I hoped that my eyes conveyed the seriousness of my words.

"Jacob this isn't necessary," Carlisle said walking up beside me. He put his arms around my shoulders and attempted to pull me away. "Bella is part of this family now. We will not allow you to harm her."

"Carlisle," I whispered. I turned to face my new father and took his hands in my own. I couldn't risk putting the family in danger, even if I had only known them for a brief period of time. "Please allow me to handle this. Jacob is not alone. If you fight him, then you will be forced to fight the rest of the pack as well. I won't put you or your family in danger." I starred at Edward as I said this. He stared back at me with a sense of shock.

"Carlisle," Edward yelled, but Carlisle only held up his hand and began to back away.

"She is right Edward," he murmured. "If she wants to deal with Jacob alone then that is her choice. We cannot berate her and try to make her do otherwise. This is her decision." My mouth flew open in disbelief. I had somehow made Carlisle change his mind in a matter of seconds, though I had no idea how or why.

"Looks like it's just you and me," Jacob smiled wryly. I grimaced at this. "I have to admit Bells, you do look amazing." He leaned down to sniff my shoulder. "You smell horrendous though."

"Ditto," I said starring up to glare at him. Jacob chuckled at my words. He lifted his hand to run it through my waist-long hair.

"Ah Bella," he sighed stroking the top of my head. "If only you would have chosen to stay with me. Everything would have been perfect if you would have just forgotten about those senseless blood suckers." I heard Alice begin to growl behind me. Jasper was trying to silence her.

"I'm here now," I said breathlessly. Jacob laughed at this.

"Yes you are," he smiled. Before I knew what he was doing he had taken my face between his searing hot fingers. They felt even more hot than usual. "You know Bella; I really do regret never being able to kiss you. You always pulled away whenever I tried." As if on cue I attempted to pull away, but he wouldn't let me.

"What is it about kissing me that repulses you so," he inquired. "Could it be that you simply don't want to kiss me?" He chuckled at this. "Oh no, it couldn't be that. You love me Bells, I can see it. There must be something else that is holding you back."

Instinctually, I felt myself turn to look at Edward. He was staring back at me with a disgusted look. I gave him a small smile which seemed to calm him down at least a little bit.

"Oh I see," Jacob said jerking my face so that I was now looking at him again. "You'd rather kiss the vampire. You'd rather risk everything you are and everything you have just to be with him." I closed my eyes. I couldn't deny his words. He was right. Before I had been transformed, I would have done anything to be with Edward. He was all I ever wanted.

"That isn't true," I lied. "I have no desire what so ever to be with Edward." This was also a lie. Deep down inside of me I still loved Edward and I knew it. I didn't want to face the feelings. I wanted them to go away, though I had no idea why.

"Oh really, "Jacob said raising his eye brow.

"Really," I replied darkly.

"Well then," Jacob said. "If you hate Edward so much then you won't mind if I do this." Before I could react his lips were on my own. I stood there paralyzed for a half second as his hot lips devoured my own. Once I regained the use of my mind, I raised my fist and hit him square in the jaw.

"Ouch," he screamed falling to the ground in agony. He grasped his jaw for a few seconds before reaching out for me.

"No," I shouted. "Let go of me!" To my utter surprise Jacob released me. "You will never come near me or my family again. Do you understand me?" When he didn't speak I kicked him in the ribs causing him to scream again. "Do you understand me?"

"I understand you," he said gasping for breath. A rage was burning inside of me that I couldn't seem to control. As Jacob laid there paralyzed on the ground I continued to beat him senseless. He continued to wince and shout every time I did this, but I didn't care. I was strong now. Never again would I allow him to hurt me.

"BELLA," Alice shouted," BELLA STOP!" I couldn't stop. I knew I would regret doing this later, but I just couldn't stop. Seconds later I felt two strong arms begin to pull me off of Jacob.

"Jazz grab her feet," Emmett said. Jasper did as he instructed and helped carry me away. Edward never moved from the place I had left him. All he could do was stare at me.

"Easy there Bellsy," Emmett said with his booming laughter. I took a few deep breaths attempting to regain my composure. Just as I did this a wave of calm passed over my entire body.

"Let her go Em," Jasper said releasing my feet. "She should be fine now." Emmett dropped me to the ground. I sat there for a second in pure terror. Edward still hadn't moved. What had Jacob done to him?

"Edward," I called out to him. He still didn't move. "Edward?" When he didn't respond the second time I decided to crawl over to him. I sat down beside him observing his face. His expression was a perfect mixture of sadness and anger. I instantly felt guilty.

"Edward talk to me," I whispered. "Look at me!" He turned his face to meet my gaze. I couldn't help but smile at this. I had never realized how truly beautiful he was before that moment. Just looking at him gave me a sense of happiness and comfort.

"What did you do to me Bella," he asked me with wide eyes. I shook my head in confusion.

"What do you mean," I asked him. "I did nothing to you Edward."

"You did do something," Carlisle disagreed. He sat down next to Edward and I astounded. "It was almost as if you were controlling my mind for a minute. When you told me to let you handle this on your own I couldn't help but let you."

"You manipulated our minds Bella," Edward said. "You forced us to do exactly what you wanted us to do." I couldn't breathe. How could this even be possible?

"I felt so helpless," Edward continued. "I wanted to fight for you Bella, but you wouldn't let me. Instead you allowed him to, to…touch you. It killed me."

"I'm so sorry," I said as my body began to shake. "I had….I didn't know what I was doing. I didn't mean to…I'm so sorry."

"Shh Bella," Carlisle soothed me. "It's okay. You didn't know what you were capable of. Your instincts took over and you followed them. It's difficult to control your powers, or so I'm told. It's such a huge part of you."

I starred over at Jacob's large body. He was still lying on the ground with a look of pure horror on his face. I stood up slowly and began to walk toward him.

"Bella," Edward called after me.

"It's okay Edward," I said holding up my hand. "I just want to try something." I leaned down to Jacob. He was still breathless though his injuries were healing quickly. "Leave. Leave Forks and never come back here again." In an instant Jacob was standing on his feet. He looked at me one last time before he began to run away.

"I did it," I whispered to myself. "He's gone." I turned to face Edward. A small smile was playing the corners of his lips.

"He is gone," Emmett howled. "Good job Bellsy. I'm proud of you."

"He's not coming back either," Alice beamed. She ran over to me and encased me in her arms. "Your amazing Bella!"

"You did marvelous job sweetheart," Esme said kissing my forehead. "That took a lot of courage." Though the entire family was attempting to speak to me, all I could do was stare back at Edward. All he could do was look back at me.

"Let's get you home," Carlisle said throwing his arm around my shoulder again. "You've had quite a long day." We all began to walk, but Edward only remained still.

"Bella," he called after me. I turned around to look at him. He was smiling at me sheepishly. "Would you mind telling me to get up? I can't move until you do." I couldn't help but laugh. I raced over to his side and held out my hand.

"Get up," I said grasping my hand with his own. My breathing stopped as our skin touched. Once again I felt the electricity run between us. He must have felt the same way because he too had stopped breathing.

"Come on you two," Alice called over her shoulder with a smile. I let go of Edward's hand and ran towards the direction of my new family. He followed after me closely.

Once we arrived home I decided to needed some time alone to process all that had happened today. Everything was different; I was different. The feelings I once had for Edward seemed to be intensified and this frightened me. Just hours ago I had hated him. My mind was a jumble.

"Come on Bella," Alice said taking my hand in her own. I followed her though I had no idea where we were going. We continued to climb up the stairs until we were on the third floor. It was a long hallway that contained two rooms. Alice pulled me into the second room on the left.

"Oh Alice," I gasped as we entered the large room. It looked exactly like my room at Charlie's only it was ten times bigger. The walls were still painted a soft blue and my curtains were still yellow. The bed was three times the size of the one I had back home, but it still had the familiar dark blue comforter that I had always loved.

"We wanted you to be as comfortable as possible," she explained. She turned to face me and grabbed my other hand. "Bella, look, I know this is difficult, but everything is going to be just fine. Don't worry." She squeezed my hand before exiting the room quickly.

I sighed deeply before crossing the room. An enormous bookcase held every single book that I had ever loved. Wuthering Heights, Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, they were all there.

I collapsed on the large bed and moved to the center of it. I clutched my knees in my arms and leaned in. "Home," I breathed against the soft comforter. "I'm home."

EPOV

My beautiful Bella possessed a power greater than I had ever seen. Manipulation of the mind was a very significant technique. It was something neither I nor Carlisle had ever seen before.

"She is brilliant," Carlisle said pacing back and forth in his office. "She can make anyone do anything she desires. I am not sure that Bella understand just how much power she holds." I still could not process the fact that this was all happening. In a matter of three days my whole world had turned upside down. I had to wonder, would Bella ever love me again, or would her transition make her hate me forever?

"Carlisle," Esme said tapping lightly on the door. "Could I speak with you for a moment?"

"Of course Esme," he said opening the door. "Come in." She starred at me with a sympathetic expression before grazing my hair with her hand. I am so sorry Edward, she thought. I only wish there was something I could do.

"I know Esme," I said trying to smile. "I wish there was something I could do as well. She is so miserable. I just wish I could make this all go away."

"Carlisle I wanted to ask you a question," Esme said. "I do not think Bella should be alone at this time. Do you think that perhaps you could call Aro and suggest that Edward have a little bit more time to spend at home?" It was then that I remembered I would have to leave in four days.

"I have to go back Esme," I said shaking my head at Carlisle. "I made a vow and I cannot break that vow. Besides, maybe Bella would be happier if I did leave."

"That isn't true," Esme said. "Bella loves you Edward. It is very plain to see. She is simply confused right now." Perhaps my mother was right, but I couldn't take any chances. I would do whatever it took to bring happiness to my love once more.

BPOV

It had been five hours since I had locked myself into my new room. From what I had heard, everyone had left the house for a short hunting trip. I decided that it was finally time to come out of my room. I crept slowly and silently down the stairs making my way into the living room.

"Hello Bella dear," a sweet voice addressed me from the living room. I jumped and shrieked as I heard this. As I walked into the living room I observed that it was Esme who had spoken to me. How had I not realized that she was there?

"Oh I'm sorry," she laughed. "I did not mean to frighten you." She patted to the seat beside her on the couch and invited me to join her.

"I'm the one who is sorry Esme," I said feeling awkward as I sat beside her. "I didn't mean to intrude. I thought I had the house to myself."

"There is no need to apologize," she said patting my hand. "This is your home too now. I am so glad you decided to join us. Edward is pleased as well, though he would never say anything. You have brought a great deal of happiness to our family."

"I don't think I have Esme," I said looking at my hands. "If anything I have brought a great deal of trouble to your family." I rested my head between the palms of my hands and sighed. "Look what I've done to Edward. I told him I hated him after he had just saved my life."

"Sweetheart," Esme said stroking my hair, "you were angry. That is exceptionally understandable after what you had to go through. What you must realize is hatred can only derive from love Bella."

"I never really hated him," I confessed. "I was just so confused. I didn't know what to think or feel. I acted so irrationally. I threw a huge tantrum and acted as if I were a two year old."

"It's understandable Bella," Esme repeated. She placed her arms around my body and gave me a hug. "You made a mistake. Luckily the mistake you made can be fixed easily. You and Edward love each other. You're going to fight, you're going to say things that you don't mean, but that doesn't mean you love each other any less."

"How could I ask him to forgive me," I questioned her. "How can I ask him to take me back after all I've said and done?"

"You just need to talk to him," Esme said. "The family will be returning shortly. You can fix this Bella." With that she stood up from the couch and disappeared into the darkness. A few seconds later the rest of the Cullen family returned.

"Hey Bellsy," Emmett bellowed as he picked me up into his arms. "How's my favorite little sister?" I couldn't help but chuckle at my new brother. He looked dangerous but deep down he was just a giant teddy bear.

"Emmett put her down," Edward said with a sullen expression. Emmett did as he was told and placed me on the couch. He then ruffled my hair and disappeared through the back door. I suddenly realized that every member of the family had disappeared. The only person that remained was Edward.

"I'm sorry Bella," Edward told me. "Emmett tends to act before he thinks."

"Don't worry about it," I said meeting his gaze. His expression was excruciating. His beautiful face was crumpled into a frown. His eyes were droopy with sadness.

"How are you," he mouthed looking away from me.

"I'm fi-," I began to stay but he cut me off.

"Do not say the word fine," he said pinching the bridge of his nose in anger. "If you value my sanity, do not say that you are fine." Before I knew differently he was standing in front of me. "I took away your options. All I thought about what losing you. I didn't think of the consequences of my actions. I hate myself for doing this to you Bella."

"Edward, please," I said as I stood up. I placed my palm against his cheek causing him stare at me with a wide eyed expression. "Listen to me, I shouldn't have told you I hated you. It wasn't true. It could never be true. I love you too much." He removed my hand from his cheek. This hurt me. Was it too late? Had I hurt him too much?
"Don't you see Bella? You have every right to hate me. I am a monster and because of me you are a monster as well. In a sense, your life is over Bella. I took it away from you." He began to move away from me but I grabbed my hand before he could.

"My life isn't over Edward," I said with a shaky voice, "in my eyes it is only beginning." I stepped in front of him and took his face between both of my hands. "I do not regret my transformation. I can see now that you were only trying to save me."

"I still shouldn't have done it," he said trying to wiggle out of my grasp. "I put you through so much pain and torture. I am selfish for what I have done. I wanted you to be mine forever." I laughed humorlessly. I reached up and tangled one of my hands into his hair.

"Edward," I said stroking his bronze hair lovingly. "I love you so much. If I would have died then you and I never would have been able to be together. I would have missed out on the opportunity of loving you."

"But Bella," he began to say. I placed my hand gently over his mouth. I then rose of my tiptoes and joined our lips. The sensation was indescribable. Kissing Edward was unlike anything I had ever felt before. It felt as if our souls were joined together. For a brief moment I was a part of Edward and he was a part of me.

"Bella," Edward breathed raggedly against my lips. "I love you so much. You have no idea." I chucked lightly before responding. "I think I do Edward." We kissed again.

"Bella," Edward said breaking the kiss.

"No," I moaned against his lips. "Don't say anything else. Just hold me close inside your arms tonight. All I want is you. I've been waiting for this moment for so long. Don't let me go now Edward." Suddenly his lips were at my throat. We continued to kiss until the breaking of dawn.

Awww! I'm so excited. They are finally together and all is well in the world….or is it? Will Aro come after Edward? Will Bella manage to save him? Hmm, I guess you'll just have to review if you want to know that? If you all want to check out a really cool song I would recommend Lullaby by The Mitch Hansen Band. I absolutely love them! They are a band that writes songs for Twilight and they are phenomenal! They have been for me what Muse was for Stephenie Meyer, so check them out if you have the time.

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