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 214. Hold, Tybalt! good Mercutio!

James's hands were shaking and his trigger finger was twitching; if he accidently depressed the metal hard enough, Edward would not survive. Jasper's decision to take action was cemented when James thought out loud about ending his little brother anyway, just to keep him away from his Isabella.

Jasper waited not a second longer and lunged forward, and with the heel of his free hand pushed the gun away from Edwards face.

James panicked and in his frenzy pulled the trigger, the bullet zinging its way past Edward's ear.

Behind him Edward heard a strangled cry and a heavy thud.

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End Note:

...still hiding behind Mrs. Cope.