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JPOV
I walked to our room and opened the door. Bella and Carlisle were lying in the bed and he was wrapped around her protectively. His eyes met mine for a second and I could feel the anger, determination, fear, and doubt rolling off of him.
I completely understood how he was feeling because I felt the same way. I wanted to rip Edward apart slowly, very fucking slowly. I wanted him to suffer. I didn't know how he was able to get that fucking close to the house without any of us noticing, but I as sure as fuck was going to figure it out.
That was the exact reason I needed Peter to come. He didn't have a scent like the rest of us and maybe, just maybe he would be able to sneak up on Edward and keep him there until I was able to get to them. Having Charlotte come along would help keep Bella safe as well.
I would have Carlisle, Emmett, and Peter by my side when the time came to take Edward down. I walked over to the bed and climbed in to lie next to Bella. She opened her eyes to look at me and they were so full of sadness. I gently wiped away the tears that slid down her cheeks and she gave me a small smile.
"Bella, sweetheart, can you tell me what happened?" I asked as I wrapped my arms around her.
She nodded, "I was sitting in our room, looking out the window. I saw someone in the woods, but I couldn't make out who they were."
Carlisle sat up and pulled her up with him. I sat up and faced him and Bella, holding her hands in mine. She was shaking so I checked her emotions and she was scared, but I could see the goose bumps on her arms.
I stood up and grabbed a blanket and wrapped it around her. She smiled, but it didn't reach her eyes. I sent her some calming vibes and she eyed me for a moment before she took a deep breath.
She closed her eyes and rested her head on Carlisle's shoulder. Within minutes her breathing slowed and she was asleep. I kept a close check on her emotions; she needed her rest and I would make sure she remained calm and relaxed so she could stay asleep.
Carlisle looked at me before taking a deep breath, "What are we going to do?"
"I called Peter. He and Charlotte should be here in a few hours."
"Do you think Peter will be able to help us?" He asked and I could feel his uncertainty creeping in.
"Peter is a fighter like me and he has no scent. He will be of a great help to us. I have a feeling that him having no smell will be very useful to us."
He nodded and leaned his head back, closing his eyes. If he could sleep, I was sure that was exactly what he would be doing right about now. I wished I could close my eyes and sleep for a little while right now too.
I moved to where I was sitting next to Bella and I rested up against the headboard and closed my eyes. I would have to wait until she woke up to find out exactly what she saw and how she felt.
I had this strange feeling deep within that she saw Edward out there in those woods. I hoped with all my might that she didn't see him, that she only sensed it was him.
I didn't have long to wait because she shifted and her eyes slowly opened. I turned to look at her and she gave me a small smile.
I smiled and stroked her cheek. "Tell me exactly what happened in our bedroom."
She took a deep breath, "I looked out the window and I saw something. I kept staring into the woods trying to make out what I was seeing; when the figure moved and I was able to tell that it was a person."
She began crying, I wiped away her tears and I felt her gratitude. "I just kept staring at the person in the woods, but I knew it was him. I knew that he had come for me. I kept waiting for him to come and scale the side of the house, but Emmett walked into the room and looked where I was looking and took off."
"Did Emmett say anything to you, Bella?" Carlisle asked with a hint of anger seeping into his voice.
"He didn't have to say anything to me, but I know that he talked to Rose. I am not sure of what was exactly said, but a few minutes later I watched as Emmett ran into the woods."
I sent her some calming vibes, "Where was Rose?" I asked, trying to keep her calm.
"She was sitting with me and then her cell phone rang and before I knew what was happening we were in the car; driving to the hotel as fast as possible."
"Darlin, you said that you knew it was him; how did you know?" I asked, trying to keep my anger from showing.
She sighed, "I don't know, Jasper. It was just this feeling that I had. It was like I knew deep down inside that it was him. It was like my brain was shouting at me 'it's him Bella, he has finally come for you.' I feel like if Emmett hadn't come in when he did…."
I cut her off, "No, darlin. It wouldn't have happened. He would have never been able to get in that room with you when Emmett and Rose were in the house."
Bella had begun to panic, "Do you really believe that Jasper? Emmett couldn't even catch him, what makes you so sure that he wouldn't have gotten into the house with them there?"
Carlisle grabbed her and pulled her into his lap, "Baby, listen to me. I know Edward and he's going to come after you only when he truly thinks he has a shot at getting you."
She shook her head, "That's not the same Edward that you knew. I know that both of you are going to do everything that you can to keep me safe, but do you actually have a plan?"
"Of course, Bella. Jasper has his friends Peter and Charlotte coming." Carlisle said as he stroked her hair.
"Who are Peter and Charlotte?" Bella asked as she turned to look at me.
"Peter is like my brother and Charlotte is his mate. They will be able to help us when Edward decides to make his move."
She looked at me incredulously, "How?"
"Peter doesn't have a scent, darlin. He will be able to search for Edward without leaving a scent behind, which is very beneficial to us."
BPOV
Was he kidding me? Just because Peter doesn't have a scent, wait he doesn't have a scent? I will have to remember to ask about that. Jasper thought that could be beneficial to us. Is he forgetting that Edward can read minds?
I arched a brow and he looked at me curiously. I climbed off of Carlisle and walked to the window; with my back turned to them I spoke quietly, "Are you forgetting that Edward can read minds?"
"Bella, listen to me. If I didn't think Peter would be able to help us, I wouldn't have called him. He will be able to help; I promise."
I turned to look at him, "Jasper, I trust you, but I still don't see how he is going to help. But if you say that he will help then I will believe you."
He opened his arms to me and I walked around the bed and climbed into his lap, letting his arms wrap around me and hold me close to his chest. I closed my eyes and hoped with all hope that this Peter guy could help.
Even though I had only woken up moments ago, I could feel sleep creeping up on me again so I let it take me. I snuggled further into Jasper's chest and I felt his arms tighten even more around me, holding me impossibly close.
I smiled and focused on the love that I had for both Jasper and Carlisle. My last thought was on Edward before I completely succumbed to sleep. I didn't know how long I was asleep for, but it felt like hours.
I opened my eyes to a bright light and was about to ask why the light was so bright when I realized I was alone. Jasper must have laid me down in the bed and covered me up. I sat up and pulled the covers off my body.
I couldn't help but wonder where everyone was. I didn't think they would leave me alone. They couldn't have gone very far, probably in the living room. I walked out of the bedroom, but they were still nowhere to be found.
Where could they have gone? "Jasper, Carlisle? Where are you?" My voice sounded strangely odd to me. I walked to the door and pulled it open; I looked up and down the hall and again nothing.
Maybe they went for a hunt. I closed the door and walked back to the living room. I curled up on the couch and rested my head on the arm. I closed my eyes and at some point I must have fallen asleep because the next thing I knew I was being lifted up in a pair of strong and cold arms.
I opened my arms and was met by a pair of pitch black eyes. Eyes that were not of Jasper or Carlisle. "No." I screamed, but he clamped his hand over my mouth.
"Bella, I told you before that screaming won't help. No one will hear you. They foolishly left you here unprotected to go hunting. They really thought that I didn't know where you were."
I couldn't stop the tears from welling up in my eyes and spilling over. He slowly moved his hand from my mouth.
"I wouldn't scream again if I were you." His face was so close to mine that I could feel his breath on my lips.
I tried to lean away, but that only resulted in him pulling me closer. "Edward, please, you don't want to do this. You don't want to hurt me." I hoped that he would listen to what I was trying to say.
"I'm not going to hurt you, Bella. I would never hurt you. I just want you to be mine. I want what belongs to me, which is you."
I struggled against his hold again, but suddenly he was laying me in the bed and hovering over me.
"Edward, I am not yours. I do not belong to you. You left me, remember?" The tears were falling down my cheeks so fast and I just hoped that Jasper or Carlisle or Rose and Emmett would quickly get here.
Just as quickly as he was hovering over me, he was gone. I sat up quickly and looked around the room, but it was completely empty. What the fuck was wrong with me?
I could feel the panic rising in me and suddenly Jasper was in the bed with me, holding me in his arms. He was holding me tightly to his chest; rocking us back and forth.
"Jasper, oh it was a dream. It felt so real." I was trying to process everything. Why did my dream seem so real?
"Darlin, listen to me and listen good. I will not let anything happen to you. Edward is not going to get to you. Do you hear me?" His voice rang with such determination and sincerity.
I nodded and he held me for a long while. Carlisle finally came in the room and sat next to us. He was rubbing circles on my back and looking at me with so much love in his eyes.
Carlisle placed a kiss on my forehead and whispered, "I love you, Bella. Would you like to come and meet Charlotte and Peter?"
I looked at him and then to Jasper, "They're here? Why didn't you tell me?"
Jasper chuckled, "I was going to tell you, but you were upset and I wanted to make you feel better first."
I kissed him on the lips and smiled, "I would like to meet your friends now."
Before he could stand up, a very good looking man walked in with a beautiful woman at his side. I looked at who I knew to be Peter and Charlotte and gave them a small smile.
They walked over to us and crouched down next to the bed. Peter grabbed my hand and smiled. I instantly knew that we would be great friends.
"I'm Peter; it is a pleasure to meet you, Bella. We are going to be great friends. This is my wife Charlotte." His voice had a slight southern twang to it and I couldn't help, but notice at how much he reminded me of Jasper.
"Hello, Bella. It is lovely to meet you. You must excuse my husband; he tends to be a bit forward at times, so I must apologize in advance." Her voice was a beautiful shrill, but nothing compared to any I have ever heard.
I nodded and Jasper chuckled. "Charlotte, you're looking as lovely as ever. Peter how the fuck are you?"
Charlotte smiled, "Jasper, language in front the ladies."
Jasper rolled his eyes, "Forgive me. Shall we go into the living room?" Everyone nodded and just as I was about to climb off Jasper's lap, Peter grabbed me and flung me over his shoulder.
I gasped, "What the fuck, Peter?"
He guffawed, "Better watch out, Charlotte doesn't like such foul language."
I grunted, "Put me down, you Neanderthal. This is completely ridiculous, I can walk you know."
He dropped me on the couch unceremoniously and plopped down next to me. "Oh don't be mad Isabella, I already told you; we are going to be great friends."
I looked at him incredulously, "You just invaded my personal space and flung me over your shoulder like some caveman and we're supposed to be friends? You've got to be kidding me?"
Jasper sat on the other side of me, "Trust me, darlin in a few hours you'll love him and he'll be your best friend."
I shrugged, "If you say so. So Peter, since we've already gotten up close and personal, maybe you could tell me a little about yourself."
Peter and Emmett laughed loudly at my comment, "I'd love to. What would you like to know?"
I looked at him for a moment, "How are you going to help with our situation?"
He looked thoughtful for a minute, "Well for one, I don't have a scent; so that is a great advantage and two…."
I cut him off; I had to know what he meant about not having a scent. "What do you mean you don't have a scent?"
He angled his head away from me and exposed his neck in the process. "Check it out for yourself, go ahead, and smell me."
I looked at Jasper and he nodded. I leaned over closer to Peter and inhaled deeply. Funny, I didn't smell anything. I pulled back and looked at him with my brow furrowed.
Peter turned to look at me and chuckled. "Him not being able to smell me is an advantage to us."
I shook my head, "So, you don't have a smell; he can still read your mind."
He rolled his eyes, "I can block my thoughts and while he is trying to find me; well the others can ambush him."
I thought about Peter's plan and knew that somehow something was going to happen and Edward was going to get to me before they got to him.
"Bella." I heard my name being called and shook my head to try and focus on the conversation around me.
"Bella, honey; where did you go just now?" Rose was watching me with worry in her eyes.
"Rose, when did you get here?" I asked, completely shocked at seeing her and Emmett sitting on the floor in front of me.
Carlisle crouched down in front of me and placed his hands on my face. "Bella, sweetheart how are you feeling?"
I smiled, "I feel fine. I was just thinking about what Peter said. I can't help but feel like something is going to happen. Like he's going to get to me before any of you can stop him. It's like my dreams are going to come true."
Carlisle shook his head, but before he could speak, I spoke again. "He's coming to get me and there isn't anything any of you can do to stop him. I feel it, he's watching and he's waiting for the right time and he's going to find it."
By the time I finished speaking I was sobbing heavily into Carlisle's shirt. He had pulled me off the couch and into his arms. Rose came over and looked at me for a moment before she turned to Jasper and Peter.
"Can I speak to you two for a moment? Emmett, honey, please come with us." She didn't wait for any of them to respond, instead she turned on her heal and walked to the door of the hotel room.
She opened it and walked out into the hall. A few seconds later I heard the door close and Carlisle stood up with me cradled in his arms. I held onto him with all the strength that I could.
Carlisle spoke softly, "Charlotte, would you please go and draw Bella a warm bath while I try and calm her down?"
"Of course, Carlisle. Bella, if you need me for anything, please don't hesitate to ask. I will do anything that I can to help. Peter and I will protect you at all costs." I could hear the truth behind her words.
Carlisle walked us into the bedroom and laid us down in the bed, never once letting go of me. I may not have been able to hear the conversation taking place in the hall, but I knew that he could. I felt him stiffen several times while I tried to calm my breathing and stop the crying.
When I finally stopped crying and my breathing returned to normal, Carlisle stood up with me and walked into the bathroom. He placed me on my feet and slowly removed my clothes along with his.
He lifted me in his arms again and stepped into the tub and sank down into the warm water. I relaxed into his chest and closed my eyes. He took his time washing my hair and body. By the time he was finished, I could barely open my eyes. I felt so calm and relaxed that I was truly ready to fall back asleep.
Carlisle lifted us out of the tub and dried me off. He put me in a soft, plush robe and quickly dried himself off and then dressed at vampire speed.
"Come sweetheart, let's get you some food. You haven't eaten all day and you need your nourishment." I didn't argue, even though I was pretty sure food wouldn't settle well in my stomach.
Carlisle called room service and ordered me some food. A few moments later the door opened and in walked Jasper with a tray of food. Emmett, Rose, Peter, and Charlotte all followed him inside.
I looked at each of them trying to figure out what they could have been talking about that they felt the need to do it to where I couldn't hear them. The suspense was killing me to know what they talked about.
I had to know. "Rose, what did ya'll talk about?" She looked at me for a moment before turning to Jasper.
Jasper sat the tray on the table and pushed it to me. "Eat first and then we will tell you." I sighed, but removed the lid and began eating a turkey sandwich and some fruit salad.
RPOV
I walked out into the hall and Jasper, Peter, and Emmett quickly joined me. I closed the door and they all stood there waiting for me to speak.
I spoke as low as possible and very quickly. "I will not allow that fucker to continue messing with her. I'm going after him and you can all come with me or stay behind. The choice is yours, but one way or another, I am ending this and I'm ending it soon."
Emmett wrapped his arms around me. "Rose, babe, I know you're angry and you want to end this, but I will not let you do this alone. We are not going into this blind. The fucker has already snuck up on us once, we need a plan."
"Fuck a plan, Emmett. Did you see her in there? What about her nightmares? She can't even fucking sleep without him being there. He's fucking torturing her and I have to stop him."
Jasper sent some calming vibes my way. "Rose, nobody wants to rip him apart more than me or Carlisle, but Emmett is right; we need a plan. I will not allow any of us to get hurt."
Peter clapped Jasper on the shoulder. "That's where I come in Rose. Trust me, we are going to take him down, but I would never risk anyone. Give us time to make our plans solid before we leap into action."
I looked at him for a moment weighing his words out before I decided to speak. I chose my words carefully so they would know that I meant what I was about to say.
"You three do whatever you have to do. I'm giving you two days, but like it or not when those two days are up; I'm going after him. I will not sit here and watch my best friend fall apart. I can't. I love her; please we have to stop him."
I couldn't just sit here and watch Bella fall apart. I had to do something. Charlotte walked out the door and looked at me.
"I drew Bella a warm bath. I'm with you Rose. I don't know her very well, but I want to help. I've never seen someone so afraid before and I will do everything that I can to remove that fear."
She turned to Peter and he met her gaze. They stared at one another for a moment in what appeared to be some sort of silent conversation. Finally, after what seemed like forever, he sighed and nodded.
I looked at Peter expectantly. He smiled, "Charlotte agrees with you. Two days and whether we are ready or not, we are going after him. I just hope that we are ready by then."
"Peter, I understand. I'll make a deal with you. If we are not ready in two days we will hold back so long as Bella is never left alone, not even in sleep. I want someone in bed with her holding her at all times. Got it?" I pleaded with them to understand that I couldn't handle seeing her like this.
I looked at Peter first. He smiled and nodded. "Deal. I would gladly lie in bed and hold on to that beauty in there."
Charlotte smiled sweetly at me before smacking him upside the head. "He's such a pig sometimes."
Emmett chuckled, "Hey man, don't feel bad. Rosie here smacks me all the time." Peter and Jasper both snickered and I couldn't help but smile. I turned to Jasper and looked at him pointedly.
He nodded, "I agree. I don't want her alone at all. I want someone with her at all times. No matter what she says, she isn't to be alone ever."
Emmett sighed, "Uum so what if she has to go to the bathroom? I mean am I supposed to follow her in there when I'm on duty?"
I turned to my wonderful, pigheaded husband and smacked him in the back of the head. "Geez, Emm. Charlotte or I will go the bathroom with her. You're a pig, just like Peter."
He rubbed the back of his head. "Hey, I bet Jasper is a pig too; you just haven't seen it yet. I wonder if Carlisle has some pig in him too, oh yeah I think it's a man thing."
Jasper grunted, "Can we get back on topic. Look, it's obvious that Bella can't handle being by herself at all, for any length of time. I say deal, Rose."
I smiled and looked at Emm, "Of course, Rosie. I will do whatever you need me to do. Now, don't slap me or anything; I'm being serious. Are we going to be sitting with her in shifts or just when one of us needs a break then someone gives it to them?"
Before I could respond Peter spoke up. "I think it would be best if we split up our time with her in shifts. We need to tell her though because trying to hide what we are doing isn't going to work."
I looked at him skeptically and Jasper grinned. "He knows things, I don't know how, but he does. He doesn't see the future, but his gift is extraordinary."
I nodded. "I guess we should head back in." Everyone agreed and just as we were about to open the door, a waiter came with a tray of food. Jasper tipped the man and grabbed the tray.
I opened the door and we all walked in to find Bella and Carlisle sitting on the couch. She looked at each of us and I could tell that she really wanted to know what we talked about.
"Rose, what did ya'll talk about?" She looked at me for a moment before turning her attention back to Jasper.
Jasper walked over to them with the tray and sat it on the table. He pushed the table towards her, "Eat first and then we will tell you." She sighed, but removed the lid and began eating a turkey sandwich and some fruit salad.
I could tell by the look on her face that the food was not in fact settling well with her. My suspicions were confirmed when after eating about half the sandwich she jumped up and bolted for the bathroom.
I quickly ran after her and sat on the floor, holding her hair back as she threw up everything that she just ate. She began sobbing so I pulled her into my lap and Jasper and Carlisle were hovered over us.
Carlisle grabbed a wash cloth and ran it under the water. He came over and wiped her face and she moaned out and closed her eyes. I looked at him and Jasper and I tried to keep my emotions hidden, but I knew that I wasn't succeeding.
Jasper reached out for Bella and I gently placed her in his arms. He carried her to the bed and lay down with her. She snuggled into his chest and fell asleep instantly. He held her close and I walked out of the room.
I climbed into Emmett's lap and began dry sobbing. He held onto me and stroked my back while whispering words of reassurance in my ear. No matter what he said and the truth that was ringing in his voice, I just couldn't help but feel like maybe Bella was right.
I never felt more helpless then I did in this moment. Peter and Charlotte were holding each other looking out the window. Carlisle never came out so I assumed he joined Jasper and Bella in the bed.
I just hope that Bella and I are wrong and he wasn't able to get past us. He snuck up on us once and I could only hope that he wasn't outside the hotel building now; watching and listening to everything we were saying or thinking for that matter.
Edward, if you're out there and you can hear me. Know this, I will do everything I can to stop you. You have already hurt her twice; I won't allow you to hurt her again. I will put an end to this. Do you hear me, you fucking coward?
A/N: So what did ya'll think? Do you think Edward can hear them? Was this chapter worth the wait? Would you like a Jasper/Peter sandwich or maybe a Jasper/Carlisle/Peter/Emmett sandwich? Mmmmmm send me a review and tell me what you thought. After all reviews are just like you being the meat in the sandwich, every naughty girls fantasy come true.
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