DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT OR ANY OF S. MEYER'S CHARACTERS… UNFORTUNATELY.

I JUST PLAY WITH THEM.

Blood In The Snow Chapter 29

Previously:

"Okay… we'll take care of them."

"Hang on a minute… what about my money? I need to get out of here."

"Now James… you know we have to be sure this info is right before you get yours. You know that."

"Okay. Just checking. I'm looking forward to retiring to a nice, white beach… far, far from here. Preferably in a country with no extradition."

Demetri laughs. "Don't worry, you'll get what's coming to you. Later." He disconnects.

Lying back, I let my mind wander. White beaches, palm trees and lots of native girls wearing very little. Heaven. As I drift off to sleep, I can see the girls begin to sway to the soft music playing in the background.

DPOV

Staring at my phone, I think about what James told me. Damn. That's right where we dumped him. Why the hell would anyone have a house out in the middle of nowhere? I mean, who does that? I would have bet money that Whitlock was gonna be dead before the end of the night. I told Felix we should have just made sure with a shot between the eyes, but no… he had a hot date that apparently couldn't wait. Hope that pussy was worth it.

I thought Aro was gonna have us both shot when I had to tell him that Whitlock was still alive. Maybe, now that we know where he is, Aro will ease off. I sure hope so.

Right on time, I think, as my cell phone vibrates in my pocket. Looking at the caller ID, I see its Aro. Great.

"Aro. How are you?"

"You tell me, Demetri. Have you found him yet?" Aro's patience sounds to be wearing thin.

"I just found out, today that he's here in Washington, staying in a house with an Edward Cullen. Cullen's father is a doctor at Seattle Mercy. Hunter clued me in as to the fact that the house is in Rainier National Park."

"Isn't that where you and Felix dumped his 'body'?" The sarcasm in his voice cut like a knife.

"Yes."

"When are you going to get him?"

"First I have to go down to City Hall and get the location of Cullen's place. Right now, everything in the Park is snowed in. They've had a record snowfall this year… nothing is coming in or out. So…"

"Well, then, you'll have to figure something out, won't you?"

"Yes, Sir. I'm thinking snowmobiles, skis and maybe a helicopter. Take eight guys, plus Felix and me… go in, take care of both of them and then burn the place."

"After the way you and Felix screwed up the last time, I'm going along this time. And before you torch the place, I need to find out exactly what other evidence Whitlock has given Black… and if anyone else knows about it."

"Sure, Boss. Love to have you."

"Demetri. Stop kissing my ass. Just get it set up." Aro snapped. "I will be flying in to Seattle the end of next week and I expect to see a competent plan in place. I want this done with… now."

The silence in his ear told Demetri that Aro had disconnected. "Arrogant prick!" He swears. Grabbing the jacket lying on the back of the couch, he strides out of the house, heading downtown.

APOV

"Caius! Marcus! Get in here." The door to his office burst open as the two men rushed in.

"What's wrong?"

"What is it?"

Both men have their guns waving about, looking for their target.

"Put the guns away." I sit back at my desk as I watch my idiot brothers put away their weapons. They are much more likely to shoot themselves or me than any threat. "I just had a call from Demetri." I motioned for them to sit. As they settled themselves, I continued. "He knows where Whitlock is."

"Where?" Caius leaps out of his chair, looking like he's ready to run out and get him right this minute.

"Sit down. He's still in Washington. But we know who he's with and where they are." The brothers wait patiently for him to enlighten them. "He's in a house in Rainier National Park… staying with an Edward Cullen. Cullen just happens to be the son of one Dr. Cullen, who just happens to own said house. Demetri is getting the exact location and making arrangements to go in and take care of both of them."

Looking puzzled, Caius asks, "Arrangements? Why can't we just drive up, get in and blow them away?"

"For one thing, they are snowed in. The Park, apparently, has had a record snowfall this year and nothing is going in or coming out."

"Then, how are we planning to get in?" Marcus leaned forward intently.

"Snowmobiles, skis and a helicopter. The three of us will go in by chopper."

"Ah, good." The oldest of the brothers, Marcus does not want to have to try to ride one of those snowmobiles. Leave that for the younger guys. "I take it, you plan to let Demetri, Felix and their men secure the house and then we'll come in and finish the job?"

"Exactly. Those idiots failed to finish the job last time, so I plan to take care of it myself."

"How soon will they have the equipment and plan in place?" Caius had little faith in Demetri's planning skills. "Should we make our own arrangements for the helicopter? It would be nice if the helicopter could actually fly in that weather and the pilot was actually licensed", he snarled.

I couldn't help but chuckle at him. "Yes, Caius… hire a flight worthy helicopter and competent pilot who knows how to keep his mouth shut." Caius rose from his chair, turning to the door, pulling out his phone. "Be sure the helicopter and pilot are already in the Seattle area, won't you. Don't want to pay for them to fly all that way at our expense."

Caius stopped, not turning around and just stood there for a minute. Slowly he turned to face me. "I'm not stupid, Aro." He huffs and stalks out of the room.

"Aro, you know that's exactly what he was going to do." Marcus laughed at his younger brother. "Caius is such a hothead."

"Yes, brother, he is." I laughed along with him. "We need to get things organized, our bags packed and Caius on a leash. We leave for Seattle next Thursday."

"I hope that this will put an end to all this. I must admit I am weary of seeing our family dragged across the evening news." Marcus rose, reaching out his hand for me to shake.

I grasped his hand and pulled him in for a brief hug. "I know. I know. I, too, am weary of it. After this is over, we need to take a close look at Demetri and Felix. They are getting much too sloppy."

Marcus nodded agreement. "I would not like to lose them, but perhaps… a little 're-training'?"

"That might be just what they need." Marcus opened the door, turning to nod at me as he headed off to start preparations for the trip. As the door shut, I sat back down, leaning back, tapping my fingers together as I thought about how to correct the two men. Ah, well. Time for that after we get Whitlock and his friend Cullen.

CPOV

My mind raced as I led Det. Swan down through the hallways to my office. If he could find the boys this quickly… so could the Volturi. What in the world are we going to do? I've got to get them out of there. What's at the house that they can protect themselves with? It's been years since anyone used the two snowmobiles we have. I don't even know if they still run… or if there's any fuel for them at the house. There are several hunting rifles in the gun safe. I need to tell Edward where to find the key for the safe. The two 30/30's are pretty accurate and the double- barreled shotgun sprays a big pattern, hitting just about anything in front of you. Still don't know why Emmett wanted that thing. Not much good for hunting, fills the animal full of lead.

Pulling the key from my pocket, I unlock the door to my office, opening it and motioning Det. Swan to go in. I follow him in, closing the door behind me. I settle into my high-backed leather chair. "Have a seat Det. Swan."

"Why don't you just call me Charlie? We're going to be working pretty closely to protect the boys." Charlie made himself comfortable, then leaned in closer to my desk. "Doc, I know you're worried about them, but we can take care of them." He tried to reassure me.

"I'm sorry, Charlie, but your people didn't do too good a job with Jasper's parents and he was nearly killed, as well. It's a miracle that my son found him when he did or Jasper would be dead now, too."

Charlie had the decency to look embarrassed. "I know. But we didn't know we had a mole. Now we do. Actually, did. James killed him."

"And you know for sure that he was the only one?"

Charlie sits back, rubbing his hands across his face. "I won't lie to you, Doc. We may have more than one. But I know for a fact that the guy James shot was talking to one of Aro Volturi's men right before he was shot."

I just stared at him. How can he guarantee their safety if he's not even sure he's killed off all the moles?

"I can see what you're thinking." Charlie held his hands up in a gesture of surrender. "You contact them. Tell them what I've told you. See what they want to do."

"Who have you told about their location?"

"No one. I wanted to talk to you first." He rubs his face again. "I was hoping we could work together and come up with a plan to get them to safety." He looked at me hopefully.

"Well, if no one else knows where they are… why can't they just sit tight?"

"Let's face it, Doc… if I can find them this easily, so can the Volturi."

"Yes, but you knew about Edward and they don't…" I raised an eyebrow at him. "…or do they?"

"As far as I know, they don't know. But… but… that doesn't mean they won't find out." He wiped a bead of sweat off his forehead. "If I do have another mole, then it's possible that they could find out. I don't want to risk it."

"Charlie… if the boys agree to move…I won't be telling you anything about the new location." Charlie looks like he wants to protest, but I hold up my hand and he shuts his mouth. "You said yourself, that there could be another mole in your department. If you know… it could slip. You might tell your partner and be overheard." Charlie is shaking his head. "Hell… Charlie… your partner could be the mole. He's in the perfect position for it. He has your trust. Who better?"

"I just can't believe that James is the other mole."

My eyes widen as Charlie acknowledges the existence of another mole.

"But, I see your point, Doc. Call them. See what they want to do. I won't ask where they will go, but just let me know that they have gone. But, whatever you do, don't send them to another property that is in your name… too easy to find."

Nodding, I have to agree with him. What he doesn't know is that I own an island off the coast of Brazil. The title is in my wife's maiden name. If we can get them off the mountain, that would be a good place for them. "I will call them tonight and see what they want to do."

Charlie stood up, extending his hand, which I shook. "Doc. Please let me know what they are going to do and I'll let you know if I hear anything." He walks to the door, turning as he opens it. "I will find the other mole… if it's the last thing I do."

"I sure hope so, Charlie." He closes the door behind him and I sink back in my char, sighing.

AN: Sorry it took me so long to update… ya'll know how it is… RL sucks.