Chapter 15 – Treaty Line and Tears

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JACOBPOV

At exactly midnight Edward's Volvo and Carlisle's Mercedes screeched to a spinning stop on the bloodsucker's side of the line. A bright yellow Porsche with Turbo scrawled in silver on the back corner stopped next to the Volvo. I didn't recognize the car.

I sucked my teeth, the sharp points punctured my tongue as I chewed on it, nervous about seeing Bella again. She said she was better, but I didn't know whether or not to believe her. The holes in my tongue connected back together quickly, making way for new punctures as Bella stepped from the Volvo.

She was, in a way, better. The small, gray circles under her eyes were nothing compared to the look on her face. A menacing, but scared look.

The hackles on the back of Paul's neck bristled as Bella walked up to the treaty line, noting the exact placement and stopping.

What I wouldn't give to ruin this treaty right now. Paul thought.

Stop. I ordered. Being the second in command, Paul had to listen. You will not even think about breaking the treaty Paul. None of you will. I clarified, sensing that Collin and Brady were close to thinking the same thing. Now stay still and quiet.

Embry shifted on his feet. The order wasn't directed on him. Or anyone other than Collin, Brady and Paul for that matter. Seth and Leah brushed their tails along the dirt. Sam stepped forward and motioned with his head for me to do the same.

I did.

BPOV

Jake looked perpetually glad to see me as he stepped forward, but this time I was slightly awed by how much he truly did like to see me. I couldn't help but smile as his tongue lolled out of his jaw in his goofy wolfish special Jacob grin, reserved for me.

Even with me as a vampire, he couldn't stop loving me. I was so glad to have him back. I was so glad that it didn't hurt him to see me with Edward, as much, anymore.

Edward stopped at the edge of the line next to me. Carlisle stood next to Edward, and Esme next to me. Alice squeezed in between Esme and I. She had hassled Edward into letting her come with us. Rosalie, Emmett and Jasper were running around the city limits and Alice didn't want to be left behind. I grinned at the memory of her jokingly getting down on her knees and crawling after him as he marched to the garage. He hadn't given in until he had called her on the way here, she was following us in her Porsche, and she had given him an ultimatum. Either let her come, or face the consequences. I swear I heard her say that one of them was painting his room a bright pink. I giggled as I came back to the present and the ten some odd werewolves on the opposite side of the line. The line I was once allowed across.

I sighed.

EPOV

Bella sighed and I scooted closer to her, grasping her hand in one of my own. The touch had electrifying results. A shock coursed through our arms and through out our body, sending shivers up both of our spines. I didn't know such a feeling was possible for a vampire.

Alright. Can you tell us what is going on now? Sam thought impatiently.

"Yes." Bella answered. "Two of the Volturi escaped during the first fight. Caius and Alec. The two that were killed at our house," she winced. "Had been working with Caius for hundreds of years, and had developed strong bonds with one another. Killing them is the reason for Caius wanting revenge."

"As for Alec, we killed his twin sister. Jane. Alice finished her off. Hence, Alec wants Alice dead." Alice winced. "Sorry." I muttered to her.

It's okay.

"The two vampires are coming after us. Possibly you too. We figured that if we left you in the dark," Carlisle grinned before he continued. "Well, it might not have been a bright idea."

The wolves barked their agreeing laughs. Bella smiled.

Thank you. Jacob thought. We appreciate it.

I relayed the thanks to everyone that was not a mind-reader.

Bella, don't leave. I need to talk to you alone. Please.

Bella nodded, smile vanishing.

JACOBPOV

As Bella's smile disappeared I wondered how scared she was, and how nervous she was about what I was going to have to tell her.

Edward pulled Bella to him and asked her if she was sure she wanted to talk to me alone. She nodded and looked down at her feet. "I'll be fine. I'll meet you back at home." She kissed him quickly and smiled. Edward nodded and headed towards the Volvo. The rest of the bloodsuckers left.

We'll see you back at my place. Sam told me. We'll phase back. Emily is around the corner. Good luck. I'm sorry.

Thanks Sam. See ya there.

They all ran off, disappearing from my mind.

I'll phase back, gimme a second.

Bella nodded. I ran into the trees.

EPOV

I wasn't happy about leaving Bella to talk to the dog, but it was what she wanted. I drove the Volvo back to our house, driving ten times the speed limit, anxious to what shape Bella would come back in.

I pressed down harder on the pedal and fought the urge to turn around and save her from the hurt the dog was about to cause her.

BPOV

Jacob disappeared into the trees, pulling the rolled up sweatpants from his hind leg as he ran.

I couldn't see what he was going to tell me. That annoyed me. He was blocking me out. Beforehand, he hadn't been thinking about what he was going to say, and now he was reciting old Quileute stories to himself. Stupid dog. I thought sarcastically.

He bounded out of the trees, back to his Jacob form. He came up to me. We stood toe to toe. Face to face. He sighed and started to talk.

JACOBPOV

I hated hurting her. I really did, especially now that I was back, but I had to tell her, I had to let her know. I had to…I wasn't really sure what I had to do.

"What's up Jake?" she asked nervously as I opened and closed my mouth, starting a sentence and then stopping it as soon as I did.

"I-I have to talk to you Bella."

"Alright." She shifted her feet in the dirt. "So talk." She was upset. She knew what I was going to say now. I couldn't keep her out of my head any longer.

"I-I, GAH!" I hit my head with my hands and groaned. "Bella, I don't like hurting you. No, I HATE hurting you, but…"

"But you imprinted on Angela when she and Ben broke up." She finished icily.

I swallowed and my hands started to shake, I pushed my other self deeper inside.

"I told you before, its, its not something we can help. Its like you and Edward." I tried to explain frantically. "He saw you and almost immediately you two fell for each other. You were perfect. Like two long lost puzzle pieces. I, I know I've given my opinion on Edward, but he makes you happy. Angela, she, she…" I was at a loss. Her eyes gave her a way. They were welling up with tears that she fought to hold back.

"It's fine Jake. You couldn't help it. It's fine. Just, just…" she bit her lip. "Just let me know when she knows you're a werewolf 'kay?" she spit. "Then I'll know the jig is up."

"What jig?" I called as she turned on her heel and started running. She stopped about three yards away.

"That you loved me." She whispered loud enough for me to hear.

She turned and ran off. I couldn't fight the shaking anymore. I burst out of my skin in an explosion of copper fur and dashed into the woods.