Jacobs plan

Edwards POV:

I could not believe what happened here exactly. While Emmett held me with a firm grip Jacob went straight to Aro and stopped only just in front of him. He did not care about the guards who wanted to stop him but were called back from Aro. He ignored my growling and cursing.

And now, as it was too late to prevent him and he stopped to hide his thoughts from me. I cried when I finally realized what he had already planned the whole time. Jacob, who now stood immediately before Aro, looked straight in his eyes; he did not show his fear as he spoke.

"I would like to offer you a deal Aro. You have just said that you would be happy to know me when your job is finished. We all know that there won´t be a possibility of a meeting later. I understand that you´re worried because Bella knows your secret. She also knows that ours, and how we do you should trust her and on her discretion."

He turned slightly to the side and watched Marcus, "You feel how closely she is connected with one of us, Paul has found in her his soul mate, just like I have mine in Edward. Our two families have finally made peace, we are forever linked with each other and if you try to harm one of us we will not allow it - not without a fight. "

His eyes rested again on Aro, who had been listening patiently. "Be assured we don´t want to fight you. We want to live in peace and we do not want to provoke you, we still hope for an amicable solution."

I was fascinated by Jacobs's self-confident demeanor; he seemed completely relaxed chatting with the old vampire even though it looked very different inside him.

Aro interrupted him, "My young friends knew the rules and acted deliberately against our wishes. I would have been very pleased to welcome the talented Bella in my family. But as things stand, I will probably have to forgo to get a new member of my clan. "

He let his gaze wander through our ranks, and he obviously doesn´t like the idea of wipe us all. He could not properly assess the wolves; he did not know how strong they were.

I groaned as Jake now stretched out his hand to touch Aro. That couldn`t suppress his curiosity and their fingertips met each other. Aro`s eyes lit up when he realized how special my Jacob was, pleased he began to smile.

Finally, Jake drew back his hand and took a deep breath before he began to speak again. "You saw what I am and I could see what you want."I told you I´ll make you an offer, here it is: If you give me warrant that you let my family - and with family I mean both the Cullen´s and my tribe - in peace then," he glanced at me and then again made eye contact with Aro "then, I am all yours"

Most of the wolves howled in terror, Bella screamed in shock and I caught a mess of thoughts. Someone's mind said "You are our true alpha" Some wolf heads twisted around on the Sam but he had only eyes for Jacob.

Emmett drew a sharp breath, his grip loosened a little and I managed to get out. I sprinted quickly across the meadow and stood at Jacob's side a second later. Jake grabbed silently for my hand while we were waiting for the reaction of the royal family.

"Hmm, an interesting offer. A mindreading wolf-vampire-hybrid against a normal - although certainly with a great gift blessed - human girl. And there would be no need for a fight and we all could still be friend. I think we should discuss that brothers" Aro said, turning to his brothers.

I hated the idea that they could respond to his proposal and take him with them to Italy. I'd rather be here to die in the battle than that he voluntarily went into their hands.

Jake began to tremble slightly as he listened to my worries Ed,darling,let me do whatI think is right! There isnothing more importantto methan yoursafety he let me know. His eyes were still focused on the three vampires that would decide our future.

Marcus sighed, he did not care what would happen and Caius wanted to bring our meeting over with. "What else is there to discuss to? We have warned them, they knew there is no second chance for them to give. The life of the girl was forfeited, so let us put it behind us and go home. "

As he spoke, a loud growl rose from the ranks of wolves and Caius looked uncertainly over to them. His intent to destroy Bella got progressively undermined.

"Caius, calm down. Don`t you see the fantastic opportunity that offers itself to us here? This boy here is the only of its kind and don´t you believe too, that he would be a great addition to our guard?"

They discussed some time longer and finally Caius – who wasincreasinglyafraidofthe wolves - and Marcus – who wanted justto gothehome - gave their permission.

"So we agree! We guarantee the safety of your family and you´ll accompanied us. That's wonderful." Aro clapped his hands in delight. Jacob only nodded his consent.