Chapter 21

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Edward paces the office a bit.

"We must wrap all this up quickly. The more time…" His hands become fists.

He sighs and looks out the window.

"I cannot afford to waste anymore time. We shall make our sessions longer from here. As I've stated before it is crucial you get our story down word for word. The most important part to this story…" He smiles and lights a cigarette. A long drag is taken amongst his lips, a perfect circle of smoke escapes his mouth.
"The most important part isn't so much the ending… but the beginning…"

The interviewer rears back on how he says this.

"Sir…"
He frowns again cocking a brow.

"I do not wish to talk at the moment. As I said I wish to hurry and get this done. My patience is lacking more and more as the days progress."

His eyes close. His arms fold about his chest.

Bella's talking to Angie in the hallway. They were making plans to hit a movie together sometime after school. Angela was the only human friend Bella had much to do with anymore. Not that I could blame her. Jessica was annoying and egotistical to say the least. The guys well, came off a bit too strong as they all rather had crushes on Bella. Who could blame them right? Not that they could ever stand a chance. I'd a feeling even if I wasn't in the picture. Bella would never be into any of the guys here at school.

They hug and Angie heads on to class. Bella grabs her books and shuts her locker. I sneak up behind her and breath into her ear.
"Edward…" She hisses shaking her head.

I grin and kiss her neck.

"What?"

"Quit doing that."

"I've not a clue what you're talking about."

"Bite me."

"Now we're talking…" I scrap my fangs along her neck.

Her body reacting each time... I absolutely love how her body reacts to everything I do.

"Is something wrong?" I whisper and run a hand along her tummy.

"Thought we weren't supposed to show our intentions publically." Jasper smarts as he walks past.

I grin.

"That's only for you three. I can do whatever I wish."

I hear Emmett laughing at my comment.

"That's just wrong…" Jasper utters.

I chuckle against Bella.

"That is wrong Edward." She agrees.

"Hmmm, it's entirely two different things. I'm not fucking and feeding from you in the hallway."

She turns with a smile.

"But you want to…"

She pushes past me. I cock a brow at this.

"And?"

I hear her laughing as she takes her seat. Jasper cuts me a pitiful look. He truly needs to be domesticated. Often I felt as though I needed a spray bottle. Everytime he gets out of line I just spray him in the face.

"Don't pout makes you look like a pussy." I whisper just so he can hear.

He breaks into a grin shaking his head.

Bella nudges my arm as if to scold me.

The rest of the day goes pretty much like the usual. After school is over Angela and Bella decide on a time to head into Port Angeles. The coven and I were making plans to add on to the cabin after school. That's exactly how things went. Until I get a phone call from Bella. I'm using my thumb to push a nail into a board.

"Missing me already?"

"Edward…"

I swallow back hearing the distress in her voice.

"What is it Bella?"

"I think you and your coven might want to check this out."

"What's that? And where are you?"
"No Angie stay put. Don't let her see you." I hear Bella harshly whisper.

"ANGIE!"

"But she's scared Bella."

"Angie it's not safe! She's not human!"

"BELLA WHERE ARE YOU!"

"Port Angeles a couple blocks down from the theater. Angie, knock it off. Just stay here."

"On our way." I look to the coven.

"Let's go."

Once we make it there we all focus on the smells and sounds around us to find the girls.

"I mean it stay put Angie. Edward should be her any moment."

"Come on Bella what's your deal. She can't be much older than us."

"Do you not see the dead bodies around her."
"Of course why do you think she's covered in blood and so scared."

"You're being an idiot."

I peer around the corner to see Bella shoving Angie against the wall.

"Easy Bella." I say softly taking in the situation.
"She's going to get herself killed."

I smell death and blood around the area. The softest of what sounds to be whimpering.

"Stay put."

I cautiously make my way, only to see Jasper's already there. I rear back at the sight. I half growl seeing the bodies surrounding us. There had to be at least 6 bodies. Jasper's crouching over this girl she looked to be about our age. Her brunette hair was a mess it was all tangled up. The girl looked as if she'd never showered a day in her life. Her clothes were holey and finger nails had embedded dirt within. Only she wasn't a girl… She was one of us. These bodies were her doing.

I grit my teeth.

"What have you done?!" I yelled at the girl.

However, I watch curiously as Jasper circles her completely. He leans over breathing her in.

The poor girl was frightened out of her mind. Jasper's eyes become dark as he runs a hand along her back. I take a step towards the girl. Jasper protectively places her behind him. He hisses out as I come closer. I narrow my eyes.

"Something must be done. We cannot allow this Jasper."

He shakes his head. His eyes wilder than I've ever seen them.

"You know I have no choice…" I was going to have to kill her.

She'd done far too much damage; this could put us at risk. He turns back towards her cupping her chin and looking her in the eyes. She goes to turn her head, but he grabs hold of her pulling her into him. He moves the strands of hair from her face.

"Jasper…" I warn.

He looks upon me shaking his head. I rear back though getting a good look at her face, realizing something. She was the one in the vision; the one that stood amongst us against the Volturi.

"Mine!"

I sigh at this and look around.

"Very well, I will help you clean up this mess. But you're to make certain nothing is traceable. You're now responsible for this vampire, whatever her actions are from here on will reflect on you!"

He nods and breathes her in again.

Jasper had plans to make her his bride.

The poor girl however, she had some story. Her name was Bree Tanner…

Bree she was 17 when she was turned. The very day she was turned however, her master was killed by another vampire. Her master hadn't even a chance to teach her the ways of compelling and how to feed. Apparently, from the way things looked in her mind. Her master he was an older man. He was also her history teacher and rather abusive at that. He'd grown infatuated with her. She hadn't even been reborn a full 24 hours yet before he'd beaten the hell out of her. He was angry that the bridal bond hadn't taken place. She was no more than his progeny. That wasn't what he wanted. He'd never turned anyone before. This had infuriated him and he took it out on her. He obviously, had a few enemies as he was killed not long after. Leaving Bree with no one to teach her the ways, she hadn't learned how to properly feed or compel before his life was taken. She was left abandoned, starving and beyond scared.

The first time she fed it was her own mother. She'd taken her life in the process. It frightened her so much she tried everything she could think of to revive her. The only family she even had. She screamed and cried rocking the dead body of her mother. After this she'd starved herself. She'd been starving herself for so long that it led to this very day. The day she could no longer control her thirst, it overwhelmed her. She'd managed to make it over a week. A week of burning agony in her throat, her stomach crapping from hunger pains, her body weak to the point she'd been falling asleep in random areas about the city. It started with her being arrested. The cops had found her passed out on the bench of a bus stop. The cops hadn't a clue what she was. They never would… Her thirst overcame her and she drained them both… I looked around the area. Those cops however… their bodies weren't here. So that made eight… She couldn't make herself stop. Once the bloodlust full on hit, she started grabbing bodies left and right. The guilt weighed on her heavily and she cried with each kill. Now here she is backed into a corner. Rocking back and forth, covered in blood. Jasper and I begin to clean up.

Alice compels Angela into forgetting everything she just saw even Bree. I look over to see Bella and Alice hugging. Emmett pats Bella on the back as she wraps her arm around Angie and walks her away from the area. Bella turns back and we nod to one another.

Jasper looks back to Bree off and on. This newborn wasn't going anywhere she was far too petrified. Once we're done, Jasper slowly approaches her. He says nothing only holds out his hand. I rear back at this. It was a shock to my system. Watching Jasper with this vampire was astonishing. I couldn't believe this was the same feral vampire. However, Jasper understood her situation more than anyone else in the coven. The only difference was he was taught to be a ruthless killer, and how to train others like him, to do the same.

Timidly, the vampire takes his hand. From here I give them their space. I gave him a nod and went about my way.

Later, I catch up to Emmett and Alice. Alice looks directly to me.

"She was the one…"

"I know…" I say hesitatedly.

In the vision… They take her head and burn her body. Now I had to figure out a way to keep that from happening.

"I didn't know…" Alice hints.

"It's ok Alice… I'll think of something."

I wasn't about to let the Volturi kill off Jasper's mate, nor anyone else for that matter. I head back to the cabin and light a cigarette. I glance over the progress we've made so far. It wouldn't be long at all now. We'd be finished.

Ironically, I was thinking about how Bella still hadn't come by the cabin. I was beginning to wonder if Carlisle's rein had disturbed her that much. Did she maybe fear what sort of leader I would be? That's when I pick up her scent. I take a long drag at this with a grin.

"Can't sneak up on a vampire sweetheart."

She softly giggles.

"Well I tried…" Her hands wrap around my chest.

She pecks me on the neck.

"Hmm…" I turn around and throw down my cigarette.

Bella wraps her arms around my neck and starts kissing me.

"So you'd sneak out? Or is daddy at work?"

"Work."

"Hmm, all night?"

She nods.

I smile and motion towards the cabin.

"Then by all means… stay the night."

I take her hand leading her inside.

"Wow…" She softly says looking around.

"I like it… cozy. You've come along ways…"

She runs her finger along one of the bookcases though. She gasps showing me a dust mark on her hand. I grin rolling my eyes.

"Yeah we're in the process of hiring a maid… You wouldn't happen to be interested? I'd supply the uniform of course." I wiggle my brows; thinking along something of the French maid version.

"Sure when can I start."

I swallow back and look towards my bedroom.

"Now."

She laughs.

"Ms. Swan I do believe I gave you a direct order."

She shrugs looking around.

"Edward?"
"Yes?"

"What happened?"

"You mean with the girl?"

She nods.

I sit her down and explain everything to my best of knowledge. She looked as though she was going to cry when I told her story. She nods looking to the ground once I'm done.

"So Jasper's found his bride?"

"If she's accepting of it yes."
Bella nods.

"That poor girl."

"Yes it's unfortunate, but Jasper will take care of her. She will be his top priority now. He will do whatever it takes to make her happy."

The door opens and I quickly appear by Bella's side. Jasper looks upon us as he walks Bree inside. I eye the newborn as Jasper pulls the door shut.

"Bree…"
She looked to me in wonder on how I knew her name. I call to Emmett and Alice. After they enter the cabin I look back to Bree.

"Have a seat everyone."

I keep Bella right beside me.

"Welcome to our home. You've met Jasper of course."
She nods clinging to his arm.

"My name is Edward Cullen I am master of this coven. My coven mates including Jasper are Emmett and Alice."

Alice smiles her way and Emmett gives her a nod. Bree glances off and on to Bella.

"This is Bella… As you can see she's human. She too of the coven, though she may not be vampire yet, she's soon to be. She's my mate to be bride."

Bree narrows her eyes as if confused by my words.

"Do you know what that means Bree?"

Jasper leans into her ear whispering.

"To cause harm to a Master's mate is immediate death; that of which includes feeding. She's not to be touched ever."

I nod at his words letting her know I heard what he said. She swallows back nodding my way.

"Do you think you can abide by my wishes?"

She nods again.

"I'm not one you wish to defy."

Bella takes a few steps towards Bree. Jasper and I keep a close eye on both. Bella holds out her hand. Bree looks to Jasper confused. He smiles.

"Don't be shy darlin'.

Bree takes Bella's hand and shakes it.

"You're in good hands now." Bella says softly.

"I think you're going to like it here."

Jasper nods to Bella appreciatively. Meanwhile, admiration flows through me. Bella knew she was taking a risk by doing that. If anything she just proved she could handle the weight of being mated to a master. In some ways the master's bride has rein as well. She's to be held with highest respect.

Bella turns back to me.

"I have some clothes that may fit her, some other things as well. I'm sure between Alice and I we can pull something's together."

Alice beams at this.

"That could be fun!"

Bella turns back to Bree.

"If that's ok with you."

Jasper nudges her encouragingly.

"Thank you…"

Bella smiles.

"If you think of anything else you need please let me know."

Alice smiles my way.

Bella's going to kick ass as your bride!

I chuckle on her thoughts shaking my head.

"That she is."

Bella looks to me oddly.

"What?"

I just give her a wink. Jasper takes Bree to his room and shuts the door.

"I wonder what they're going to be doing." Emmett smarts off.

Alice shakes her head.

Alice and Emmett head back out to feed. Just as I'm about to lead Bella to my room; Jasper steps out of his room with Bree. He takes her into the bathroom. He was going to get her cleaned up. Bella grins.

"He's downright cute!"

I rear back at this.

"Jasper?"

"The way he's coddling her Edward. Who know Jasper could be so sweet."

"I don't believe I've ever heard the words, Jasper and cute, used in the same sentence, nor sweet for that matter."

Bella laughs.

"Well you have now."

"Hmm." I shrug at this looking back towards the bedroom.

My thoughts weren't on how cute Jasper was being. I believe you owe me a demonstration.

"Demonstration?"

"Well do you want the job or not Ms. Swan?"