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Chapter 5

What. The. Hell? Did I get off the plane in an alternate universe? Should I go back out and see if the sky is green and the grass is blue? I know maybe I am on a hidden camera show?

I closed my eyes, hoping that when I opened them again the world would be right again. For the love of God, please let this be a joke. As I opened my eyes they instantly zeroed in on hers. I could not help the wave of deception that rippled through me. It hit so hard that I could not help but take a step back, it took all of my strength not to fall to the ground. How could she not tell me? She lied to me. She sat in that café and lied to me. I told her I was coming to the Volturi and she said nothing.

The feeling of betrayal swarmed around me as I contemplated the fact that she may have tricked me into coming to this meeting. I could have pushed it off, I would have pushed it off to spend time with her; she was the one who left the cafe first to make HER meeting. I was her meeting. Was I nothing more the a joke to her? I could not stop the red haze that crept into my mind. I would never hurt my mate, but that didn't mean I could not be angry as hell and hurt those around my deceitful mate. If I had to I would tear down the building itself ire.

"How….why…. what?" I knew I was stuttering and probably looked the fool but with the haze taking over my mind I could not yet make a complete sentence. The feeling of betrayal again waved toward me, forcing me to take another step back.

"I did tell you that you would be surprised where I showed up didn't I?" She was making jokes! She was making Fucking jokes. Even with that smile, which came more as a grimace, was not helping. It was shear will that kept me in my place and not running to her, grabbing her hair and showing her what I felt. My intent would be to pull her from the room, away from her guards and sink my teeth into her beautiful neck; listening to her whimper as I showed her that this game was not for me.

"Yes, but I never thought you would show up here. This is why you said the guard was different." I started to narrow my eyes that were still locked on hers. There was no way she was getting out of this, no possible way she could talk her way out of this.

"It was," was her only answer. I deserved more of a explanation then this. "As Marcus said I am in charge of the guard."

"Why didn't you tell me?" Her deceit was palpable. I watched her face as she tried to talk herself out of my anger. I could see her trying, my eye narrowing more as she opened her mouth.

"You have to admit Jasper that a bookstore café is not the place for some conversations" That was her excuse? What was stopping her from pulling me outside? We could have spoke to fast for humans and no one would be the wiser.

"What else didn't you tell me? Were you lying to me at the café to make sure I would come here?" I knew I was doing a bad job of keeping the accusations out of my voice. I was sure everyone in the room could hear my pain in the words I choose. I never saw her move from her position with the brothers. One second she was sitting and the next she had forced my face down to hers, her hands keeping me from escaping her.

"Look at me Jasper Whitlock-Cullen when I say this," she demanded my attention, and I gave her as much as I could with the jolts of electricity shooting through me. "I have never lied to you nor will I ever! You came here on your own free will and you are welcome to leave the same way." Even though she was mad at me for questioning her, as I was mad at her for leading me into a trap; I could tell she did not want to let me go, it was in her eyes. It would seem I was not the only one trying to remember that now was not the time to act as mates. "The next time you accuse me of something you better be ready with proof because neither my people," she gestured around the room which made me realize the situation I was in. These vampires were loyal to her,my questioning her made me a threat to her, their Leader. "Or myself with stand for it." I looked down at her, she may have been angry but I could still see fear in her eyes. The problem with my gift was I could only sense someones emotions, but could only guess at what was behind them. Even though I could not read her emotions like I use to, I could still read her face. I could see the fear in her eyes. Was it possible that she was afraid I would leave over this stunt?

"I'm so sorry" I pulled her to me. I hoped to relieve her fears. I wanted to show her that even though I was angry I would still love her. "I don't know what came over me." Okay that was a lie, I knew what came over me. But as soon as I took a breath and took in her sent I no longer cared. I took this opportunity to be near her and rested my head on her shoulder, although I did keep my purrs to myself.

"It's okay Jasper," I almost lost myself and purred when she wrapped her arms around me pulling me closer. "I know that it was the shock and I am sorry for that I should have found a way to tell you." We stayed that way for a few moments.

"Alright, you three," Bella said out of the blue, prying herself out of my hold. If we were not in a room full of vampires I would not have let her go. "If you are not going to be nice or civil then I can take this discussion else where." My Mate is absolutely CRAZY! She could not speak to the Leader's of the Volturi like that.

"Bella," I all but whispered "they didn't do anything. I really don't think you should talk to them like that." She had to know she was crazy right?

"Trust me Jasper I can talk to them anyway I want to." I stared down at her, searching her face. I could not see anything crazy in her face when she looked up at me. Didn't mean it wasn't there though.

"We're sorry, Bella," said Aro. "That was very rude of us while you were having a moment." I was so confused. What the Hell was going on here? "We would like to be present for what I am sure is going to wind up being a very unique conversation, maybe we can help fill in some things."

"As long as you can behave." Oh My God! I loved this woman even if she was crazy. All she needed to do was keep that smile on her face and I would be lost. I watched her move toward the dais, turn and jump up taking a seat. When she crossed her legs and I could see skin all the way to mid thigh, I again found myself thanking whoever invented slits in dresses. "I know you are confused Jasper so ask away. Anything that I can answer I will. And if I can't then I am sure those three," she waved dismissively to the three behind her, "will not have a problem butting in."

"So I can ask anything?" I asked. I was sure she meant anything about the guard or Volturi, but right now that is not what I wanted to know. I wanted to know if I would be the first to be inside her. Would she like to be ridden hard? How loud was her scream? I am sure those were not the questions she was looking for.

"Yup," she said as crossed her legs. Would it be wrong to ask her to lick her legs? If I could die I am sure I would be going to Hell, but what a way to go!

"Okay, how did you really get here?" So I went with the clean version of a question, really didn't think now was time to ask my lust filled questions. The time will come though, oh will it come.

"Would you like a chair?" She was stalling, why would I want a chair? I could stand for hours if I wanted and would never tire.

"Bella, I know when you are stalling," I could not help but sigh. Was answering my questions that hard for her?

"I am not stalling," she replied with a little pout, biting her bottom lip. "I am worried for you comfort. It really will not take that long really."

"Fine." I would humor her. I would give her the time to get the chair, to gather her thoughts if she needed it.

"See." Where the Hell did that chair come from? She never moved nor did anyone else in the room. One minute there was no chair, then next there was one hitting the back of my legs. Once I sat she started her tale. "Everything I told you this morning was true. After Renee and Phil died, I decided to travel. I went to New York and got my English lit degree along with my teaching degree." I always knew she was smart, two majors in college was hard. "I did my best to stay under the radar, but no matter what I did I still brought notice to myself. So as soon as I could I decided to come over to Europe. I stayed in London for awhile actually working for Scotland Yard for a few years acting as a Forensic Profiler and expert interrogator. I think Charlie would be proud that I was doing something in law enforcement." I had to smile, even now she was worried what others thought of her. Her father would have been happy with whatever she choose to do. "After I had done my time there, I decided to move on to France and do something that was way out of my comfort zone. I found myself the buyer for a high fashion upstanding boutique."

"Wait wait wait," I had to stop her there. Right there and then I knew she was crazy! "You were a buyer for a fashion boutique? Who are you and what have you done with the real Bella Swan?" I couldn't help but laugh. This was the same girl that was like a cat getting a bath every time Alice mentioned shopping, no matter what it was for.

"I know it sound odd for me." Odd was the understatement of the year there. I really could not see her taking on a job like that no matter how hard I tried. "I wanted something different and that was it." There was that smile again, the one that lit up her whole face. "Anyway, I was actually at a runway show when I ran into none other then Heidi. She was after the same couple of dresses that I was actually, but that is unimportant for our story. After the show we were introduced to each other by the designer of the clothing. Once we were on our own Heidi informed me that she had heard of me for not only my odd eating habit but for the things that I had done and how I was able to do them. She made it clear that I had caught the eye of the Volturi. I always knew that it was a possibility that they would come for me, but I was not ready for that."

"Why?" I still only saw her as the Bella from Forks. I could not see why she would be of interest to the Volturi who were know for only wanting those that were powerful. "Why would they want you?" Oh Crap! I felt her irritation, I knew I had just put my foot in my big open mouth. "Ummm, no offence of course"

"Whatever Jasper," Yeah she was slightly pissed at me. "I will get to that, I am sure that would be your next question anyway. If I may continue?" Well didn't I feel like a heal now. "After my run in with Heidi, I quickly moved on. This time I went to Ireland. I thought I would be safe there. That if by chance I started to draw a little attention to my self, their old stories and legends would explain it away. I only stayed in one place for a few years them moving again. I became a nomad of sorts." That sounded familiar. "On the plus side, I did learn a lot about their different legends. I eventually grew tired of that life, much like you Jazz. I never like sitting doing nothing, I wanted to be useful. Traveling the way I was, I wasn't useful. I chose to come here. It was my choice to enter the guard. It was their choice," she gestured to the three behind her, "to place me in the positions that I am in today." I just could not imagine what they saw in her to make her part of the guard, let alone let her lead it. She hated fighting when she was human, she was very much a pacifist. What would have made her change so drastically?

"Why…" A loud crash from somewhere in the building interrupted my question. I was slightly grateful for it, I was sure my question was going to get me into trouble again. I watched as the guards started to move closer and readied themselves for action. Bella on the other hand just turned and faced the Leaders very calmly, like this was an everyday occurrence.

"Are we expecting visitors?" As she spoke the room went quiet, waiting for further instructions. I could see that Bella's calm reaction to the ruckus was what was keeping the guard focused. They kept their cool because she did. I turned with the guard toward Aro for his answer.