Beautiful Tyrant

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A/N:

In this story the character names belong to Stephenie Meyer but the inspiration and chapter titles come from William Shakespeare's epic tale, Romeo & Juliet.

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Chapter 208. Will you pluck your sword out of his pitcher by the ears.

Alice stood ramrod straight within James's cruel arms, her breathing erratic through constricted lungs, too afraid to move lest he finish the job he'd started when he'd nicked her throat.

Jasper was closest to her, and she noticed him inching forward as he engaged James in conversation.

"James, man, don't do this," he said in his most soothing voice. "Alice is innocent. Please don't hurt her. Edward was just joking about Bella… Right, Edward?"

Edward moved forward, and with his most contrite expression said, "Yes, I'm sorry. I'm sure Bella is at home."

"Laurent, call home and check she's there."

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End Note:

Beta'd by the fantabulous Cocoalvin.