Splendour Mine

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A/N:

In this story the character names belong to Stephenie Meyer but the chapter titles come from William Shakespeare's epic tale, Romeo & Juliet. The slash is all my idea.

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Chapter 148. Draw, Benvolio; beat down their weapons.

-Jasper-

One moment things were under control: James's knife arm was secure in my grip and Peter had pulled his other arm away from Alice's chest as she slid from his clutches. Laurent appeared to be unarmed and Garrett was almost upon him, ready to subdue, when I heard Alice scream and fall dangerously fast toward the raised curb.

In one foul swoop our situation was reversed: Peter let go of James to grab Alice; Garrett swung around to take his place but was too late to stop James from reaching for his gun, previously hidden under his shirt behind him.

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End Note:

Beta'd by the fantabulous Cocoalvin.

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