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 236. Thou art wedded to calamity.

Edward stepped back in shock and watched as a myriad of emotions warred across his father's face.

Finally Carlisle took hold of his son's shoulders and looked into his eyes, willing him to understand. "Edward, you can't go to the police station. I know that it seems like the right thing to do, but the justice system won't guarantee that you will be exonerated for self-defense. But aside from all that, Swan is a vengeful bastard—I know from personal experience that he has people everywhere. I'm afraid if you turn yourself in, you won't be alive to see tomorrow.

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End Note:

Ahhh Jasper and Carlisle are on the same wavelength...

Beta'd by the lovely cocoalvin.