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"Don't be stupid Edward." Aro's voice was harsh and cold, unlike I had ever heard before. "Like your little blond said, Bella did this for you, don't cheapen it."

Edward's eyes were like burning coals. His face was no longer terrified, it was terrifying. I cringed and Edward's expression lightened. This was not the desired effect. Using all my strength I reeled in my thoughts.

"She's mine Aro."

"Oh really? I was under the impression you didn't want her."

My gaze shot to Edward. I wanted to ask them to wait before they continued the conversation. Had Edward thought something along those lines? Or was it just the fact that he hadn't changed me? Or was it the reason he didn't want to change me?

Edward looked meaningfully into my eyes. He wanted me. I knew that much and that was enough.

"I want her."

"Well you missed your chance boy."

I didn't even see it coming. He was so fast I didn't see him move. But I did feel it. I felt the tear of my flesh right at the base of my throat. I screamed, the pain to intense for me to keep silent. Burning rose inside of me like a flame had been ignited in my veins. I wasn't sure if I was still standing. I wasn't even sure if anyone else was around. All I knew was the fire.

Alice's POV:

Just as we had begun to make our move across the camp, part of the Volturi guard rose out of nowhere. Their faces were unmerciful, their stances readying them for the kill.

"Where do you think you're going?" Jane's voice trilled as she stepped forth from the throng of murderers. "Haven't you already lost enough?" Her eyes looked to Esme as she smiled. In an instant Carlisle stood in front of her writhing in the pain of Jane's power.

"Awww, how sweet. I guess your little Eddie isn't the only one willing to do anything for love." Jane's voice was mocking.

"Leave us alone Jane." Emmett moved into a protective crouch next to Jasper. Rose and I stood behind them.

Jane looked away from Carlisle. He pulled himself together urging Esme to stand with us. He was strong even for a vampire. I suppose his loving heart and compassion for all made him that way.

"Oh? And why should I do that?"

No one knew what to say. We just kind of stared at the mass of black and gray cloaks.

"No!!" We heard the yell of a man from across camp and another shriek from Bella.

The only way I can truly sum up what happened in the moments that followed is to say that all hell broke loose.