Alice

Bella's POV

There she stood, the one that claimed to be my best friend. By the looks of things Alice seems to think that she hasn't done anything wrong. However when she looks at Peter and Charlotte a hard look comes to her face, which pisses me off. Jasper seems to be rather pissed himself, going by the look on his face, but it is difficult to tell if it is his own or those around him.

"Alice. Long time no see."

Alice smiles that annoying smile at hearing Jasper's voice.

"Jazzy. I missed you."

Charlotte scoffs.

"Miss him yet somehow managed to forget he exists. Interesting concept."

I look to Charlotte.

"Funny. Find it to be a rather common one myself."

"BELLA!"

My body tensed as soon as I felt her marble made body hug me. A burning sense of hatred swimming inside of me.

"Get. Off. Of. Me."

Alice's own body tenses and she backs away. Confusion, hurt and that pain in the arse pout.

"Bella. What's wrong?"

What's wrong? I look to Jasper, whose looking just as shocked as I feel.

"Is she serious?"

"It seems so."

Jasper seems to be getting rather angry.

"Jazzy..."

She was suddenly cut off by an angry snarl from Charlotte. Looking around I saw a vampire standing in the doorway, a vampire with red eyes. Jasper's eyes looked as though they were going to shoot out of his head before he shot in front of me. Crouching down ready to strike.

"What the fuck is wrong with you Alice? Demetri!"

Demetri? Who the hell is Demetri?

"Oh silly Jazzy, Demetri isn't going to hurt Bella."

My eyes widen. Was she seriously going to play Russian fucking Roulette with my life.

"Really? He's Volturi Alice, how could you be so stupid?"

Volturi!

"Good afternoon Cullens. Human."

Human! My eyes narrow at his arrogant ass, and it didn't fail anyone's attention that Alice wasn't exactly quick to correct him.

"Hey. Asshole, the name is Bella and last I checked everyone whose a vampire in this room was once a human too."

I see smirks from both Charlotte and Peter, Alice however looked less impressed of my backbone.

"Bella. Really, you shouldn't be talking that way to one of the royal guard."

Well. Looks like she's made her choice now doesn't it. Demetri moved further into the apartment. This seemed to get Jasper's hackles up even more.

"I don't remember inviting you in."

Demetri just smirked.

"Well. You have a human that knows about us, there are rules."

Jasper suddenly had Demetri pinned to the wall. Peter and Charlotte in front of me. Esme, Carlisle and wherever the hell Irina had been until this point appears. All three of them coming to stand in front of me. Alice was shocked, whilst Jasper was looking like a wild animal with his lip curled back. Showing his teeth, Demetri looked terrified.

"You better be threatening her Demetri. It's suicide pissing of the God of War, surely you know this."

God of War?

"Stating fact is not a threat Jasper."

Peter spoke next.

"Major Whitlock to you track boy."

Demetri made a move that everyone could tell was stupid. More stupid than threatening me it seems. He sneered at Jasper.

"Bending over backwards. For a human pet."

I winced. Remembering how Eddie boy made me feel when he left me in the forest.

"Watch your mouth."

Demetri didn't seem phased. I suddenly wondered...

"Why are you even here? Little far from your...Masters isn't it?"

Call me a pet. What about this guy? Bet he licks the royal boots clean.

"Yes. It is. But I am Alice's mate, what she wants she gets."

WHAT!

"Sorry to burst your bubble there Demetri, but Alice doesn't have a mate. She has toys to amuse herself with."

What bullshit has she been spreading now? Alice growled.

"He is my mate. I've seen it."

Jasper spoke up then.

"Just like how your saw that I was your mate. What's the matter Alice? Pissed that my true mate has been revealed and hoped to use jealousy to get me back? Or are you simply that much of a whore?"

Jasper has a true mate? Who could that...no. My mind goes back over everything that has happened over the last month. Jasper has been a lot more protective of me since he came back from his disappearing act. The weird behaviour...am I?

"Major. She's just worked it out."

Demetri's eyes shoot from Jasper to Peter to me and back.

"The human? The human is your mate?"

Jasper's response was to slam Demetri's head into the wall. Making a head shaped hole in the wall. Seemed to be confirmation enough. My instincts was telling me to say something quickly before Jasper kills someone who appears to be very close indeed to the rulers of the vampire world. Though I can't be certain. That boot licking thought is just an assumption after all.

"If you're wondering Demetri the only reason why I am still human is because there is a vampire that wishes to harm me. Nor is she too concerned with attracting human attention. Coming after a human when a vampire is the reason her mate is dead."

Demetri's eyes widen. Peter and Charlotte both took the chance to jump onto the band wagon.

"The Major told us all about this Demetri, James was sadistic and tortured Isabella. Whilst recording it for his sick little pleasure. Imagine what would have happened if he had escaped, that video tape could have fallen into the wrong hands. Exposed us."

Peter was quick and good.

"The only reason James went after Isabella was because he was bored. Playing with fire to amuse himself and now Victoria aims to do the same. Isabella needs to stay human so that we can lure the bitch out and kill her. We'll be more than happy to send a box of her ashes for the brothers to out on the fireplace."

Go Charlotte. Alice scoffed, whilst Demetri looked deeply troubled. Interesting.

"How can I help?"

Alice interrupted.

"WHAT! I'm your mate not this pain in the ass..."

CRACK!

She's cut off by Esme, yes Esme, slapping her clean across the face.

"You are at just as much fault as the rest of us for bringing Bella into this danger Alice Cullen. More so as you were the one that kept forcing her onto us. And for what?"

Charlotte held the answer to that.

"Because she wanted Jasper and Demetri both for herself. For once Bella she was actually telling the truth, Demetri is her mate. But Alice here is simply greedy, and thinks that everyone, especially men should fall onto their knees and kiss her stupid whiny bitch ass."

Jasper releases Demetri. Everyone can tell that this is some kind of stand off, well those who aren't focused on how much venom Esme is giving Alice right now.

"You are willing to protect my mate. Why?"

"Because. If this goes south all of you pay the penalty, including my own mate. As angry and appalled as I am at her right now for such blatant manipulation and disloyalty to those that have cared for her and loved her like one of their own for so long. It is something that I have always respected Carlisle for, to have true loyalty. Without needing to resort to threats. Besides, a tracker will make great difference in finding Victoria quickly before she harms anyone. But I am curious as to Irina Denali's presence."

Irina growled.

"That bitch is the reason why I have lost my mate, she played me into believing that Bella is responsible. I want revenge on the one who really is responsible."

Demetri nodded. Jasper raises his hand which Demetri then shakes.

"Do they expect you back in Volturi any time soon?"

"No. But I will be sure to inform that you have every intention of turning Isabella once the threat has been stopped. Though...is there no other way? If they were to suddenly show up here, Caius for one will not be willing to hear the reasons behind your mate still being human."

"I know, and I wish there was. But there isn't...not yet anyway. You will be working with Irina, Kate and Tanya when they get here. Be sure to take your mate with you, to avoid Charlotte and Rosalie ripping her limb from limb in defence of their wronged sister."

"Oh trust me Major, I have every intention of having a little chat with my mate. In fact, I think that is something that should happen right now. Alice"

Alice flinched at the hissing tone. I knew nothing of mates, but I was sure as hell going to be talking to Jasper about this. Alice and Demetri left quickly, I was surprised that the pixie didn't try to bullshit her way out of anything. Whilst the others headed off in different directions I looked to Jasper. Lost as to what I should be feeling right now.

"I'm your mate?"

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