I don't own these characters. I only play with them.
Author's note: I am actively seeking a beta reader. Know anyone who might be interested? Have them PM me.
Don't forget to leave a review, favorite and/or follow the story.
And on with the story:
Jasper's Point of View
Every couple ran the perimeter every day. That meant there was someone running almost all the time. I wasn't taking chances with any of our lives. Eventually we'd scale down the perimeter runs but for now, I admit I was probably being overcautious. Still, caution would keep us alive.
Bella enjoyed running the perimeter. She loved running. She said it reminded her of riding a motorcycle all the wind in her hair. Until I had gotten to know Bella better, I didn't know she'd ever ridden a motorcycle. Perhaps I'd get her one for "normal" transportation when she could stand to be around humans.
It was the third day when I caught the scent I was half expecting to find. I followed it and there was Edward in a tree close enough to the house for his gift to work. Bella was angry to say the least. She surrounded him in a shield and yanked him out of the tree to the ground.
"Bella," he wined, "I know you still love me, still care about me. Don't let them turn you into a savage like them." She was dragging him across the ground as he talked. At that, he accidentally hit a rather large tree before sliding around it. "Carlisle and I will take care of you and we can be together love. He promised me we can be together in our new home. You'll love it. There's a library and you'd have your own set of rooms to do anything your heart desires. You can even bring Rose and Emmett back with you."
By this point they were in front of the house. Emmett and Rose came out as did Charlotte and Peter.
"Why would we want to go back with you Edward? We're perfectly happy here, in fact, we're happier than we ever were with the Cullens. Why would we come with you to watch you be coddled like a baby by your Daddy?"
The house is so much nicer Bella," Edward said, "You can have a garden and it has a swimming pool and you and I can be together again the way it's meant to be."
"Were you listening when I told you I'd kill you if you came back?" Bella asked. "Did you think I was joking around? You aren't welcome here. You aren't welcome anywhere near me. You aren't my friend you aren't my family and you sure as hell are not my mate. However, I do think there is a punishment for those who decide to come between mated pairs. Do you know what it is, Edward?"
At these words, Edward started shaking.
"Jasper, dial Aro and give me your phone."
Bella's point of view
"You left Volterra with Aro's personal number?" Jasper asked.
"I think he liked me a little and Felix gave me the number on Aro's command."
"Hello Aro, It's Bella."
"Ah, Isabella, what can I do for you this fine day."
"I was wondering what I should do with someone who tried to come between me and Jasper, a mated pair?"
"Why it's death, of course. That is our law."
"That's what I thought you would say but your favorite Carlisle would not like to lose his son that way."
"Oh, this is Edward you're talking about?"
"Yes, and he's on our territory after being warned not to come back, another crime."
"Isabella, would you care to make a deal for Edward's life?"
"No, I'd really like to kill him but I was afraid it might just upset you a little."
"I see you think with the heart of a vampire now Isabella."
"Perhaps. I'm prepared to hand him over to you as long as you don't let him go back to Carlisle again as you did before. You can always use a mind-reader, and though I doubt he has any loyalty, I'm sure your guard could instill some in him."
"A generous offer Isabella. I'll have my jet there with some um, trainers to see to him as soon as possible."
"I knew you weren't going to let me kill him."
"Don't sulk, Isabella, it doesn't suit such a lovely woman."
"If I see him again he will die Aro."
"I expected no differently, Ciao."
"Goodbye, Aro."
"So it looks like you get time with me after all Edward. Would you like to say anything to make your position worse?"
"Edward parted his lips then closed them again."
"Peter, Emmett, do either of you want to have a conversation with Edward? He seems extremely quiet all of a sudden."
"Let down your shield Bella. We do have a few things to discuss with him."
"Very well, but find another way to keep him from running."
"Jasper lets go back to the library. I want to see how they kill Voldemort this time."
"You are a terribly vindictive woman when angry."
"He's still alive isn't he?"
And to that Jasper had nothing to say.
Later that day I greeted Jane and Felix. "Felix it's so good to see you again. Hello Jane."
"I see that you started young Edwards training for us," Felix said laughing.
"I'd suggest keeping his legs off until you get him on the plane, but with Jane's talents perhaps that isn't necessary."
"No, but it is just," Felix said picking up Edward and holding him under one arm while Jane picked up his legs.
"Welcome to the family Edward," Jane said, "I just know we're going to be great friends in no time."