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 166. That slew thy kinsman, brave Mercutio.

-Jasper-

Prince considered my words and then asked me where Edward was. I lied, telling him I didn't know.

It may have seemed foolhardy to send Edward away, but I had no choice. If he'd stayed, he'd have been taken in and placed into a prison cell. Before morning he'd have been charged with Second Degree Murder—it was common practice to utilize the most severe charge for a crime so that there'd be room for plea bargaining later.

Sure, he'd probably get a probated sentence for Involuntary Manslaughter, but would he survive to see it? Swan would be seeking revenge.

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End Note:

Beta'd by the fantabulous cocoalvin. Mwah