A/N:I own nothing.
Twenty Four
BPOV-
I didn't want to kill them, yet. I wanted to talk to them, make them understand what had happened, and then if they wouldn't see my reasoning, I'd kill them. I just didn't want the family here, to witness what was to happen. Just in case I let myself go, I'm the only one to blame. The only one the Volterra could take, the only one they could kill.
I was thirsty, but I refused to feed. I would need that to fuel my anger, and I wasn't about to spoil it. I was counting on that. I started jogging, slowly, not wanting to scare the little pups. I made it Sam's house first, and when he wasn't there, I knew where they'd all be. Within seconds, I was in Jacob's living room. They all looked confused for about a millisecond before they took their defending stances. I gave them credit though, none of them shifted, yet. They thought I wasn't a danger. Ha, let's hope they're right.
"Bella? Did you need something?" Leah asked, she was being nice. "We need to talk." I replied, trying my hardest to feign niceties. They all relaxed so I must have been doing something right, when they sat down, I knew I had them. I stayed where I was, by the door, not worried per say, I just wanted to hear if someone approached.
"Do you know what Jacob did to me?" I whispered, now unsure I was ready for this. Ready for the world to know. "We know what your leech claimed he did to you." Quil snarled. It took every ounce of strength I could muster not to kill him right then, but I managed. Barely.
"Edward wasn't lying to you. He raped me, right there, in that room." I stated, pointing towards the scene of the crime. "Sam, I know you know it's true. It's written all over your face. The guilt of knowing, the shame for not standing up for Edward as all your little pups wounded him for something he didn't do.
I also know that you know I killed Jacob. That's the other reason you're feeling guilty, and Leah, that's why you're being nice. You pity me. I spent a spell out here with you all remember? I know you, and you know me. So, if you're going to kill someone for murdering your innocent little dog it should be me." I spat, snarling a bit at the end.
I saw how Embry and Quil were physically trying not to shake, or attack for that matter. Saw the realization dawn on Billy's face, the pain and guilt on Sam's, and the pity from Leah especially. We all stood there staring each other down, I was fully aware if they decided to attack I would lose, but I didn't care. I was outnumbered, I did that on purpose. But I would kill my fair share before I went down. I could talk a lot of talk, and really mean it for a short time, that's the blessing of being a new born, but there comes a point when you know you can't do a damn thing about the situation you're in.
I was in that situation, and I knew it. I deserved to die, I knew that as well. I just hoped my family would understand once I was gone. After another few tense minutes, Billy cleared his throat. Everyone turned as a group to look at him; I just looked at the floor. I couldn't look into his eyes. I had taken his only child, the only thing he had left in this world, I knew my fate at that point, and I was okay with it.
"Let her go. The treaty stays in tact, and they can stay or go." He stated firmly. I looked up, shock and confusion written on my face I was sure. He smiled, the slightest ghost of a smile, and nodded. "You killed my boy, but what he did to you was worse. I'm not saying he deserved to die, but he deserved something. The way I see it, you're suffering more alive than you are dead…so to speak." He explained before turning to leave. I let out the breath I hadn't known I was holding, and walked out the door. The entire way home, I fully expected to be attacked from behind. Especially considering no one argued, no one tried to defend Jake any more than that, and no one even looked angry. At home however, I had a family full of angry vampires that I did not want to deal with. I reached the door, and hesitated only a second. With a sigh, I walked in without turning back. Here goes nothing.