A/N A huge thanks to my beta twilightaddict71484 for her awesome skills, and to my prereaders Jasper'sAngel, and sinfulroad69. I love you girls. Alright, in the last chapter a lot of readers got really upset with Bella because of her choice. I think everyone will like this chapter. Hope you enjoy.

I do not own Twilight or any of the characters.

Bella's POV

As soon as the words were out of my mouth, I hated myself. I had to make him believe that I was telling the truth. I couldn't let my mom or her unborn baby die. I would have to become Demetri's sex slave. I had a plan though.

As soon as the baby was born, and they both were safe under Aro's protection. I was going to kill myself. There was no fucking way I could live without Jasper, and I couldn't live with Demetri. The worst part was feeling Jasper's pain after I told him I was choosing Demetri.

Yeah, I could feel him now. I wasn't about to look at him because I knew that if I did, I wouldn't be able to go through with this. I needed him to be safe. I needed mom and her baby to be safe. I needed the whole family safe. I would gladly go with Demetri if it would keep everyone from being killed.

Then, I heard something that broke my heart even more. I heard a choked sob and knew that it was coming from Jasper. He never said a word, he just got up and left. The pain became unbearable, and I wanted so badly to go and tell him I changed my mind. I just couldn't risk my mom, or this family. I would have to go with Demetri.

I put my shield back up so that Jasper wouldn't be able to feel my emotions, he was hurting enough as it was. Maybe I should just kill myself now. I got up and changed into some dry clothes. Then I curled up on my bed, and cried myself to sleep.

Esme came up later and tried to get me to eat but I just wasn't hungry. She did tell me that Carlisle was still waiting to hear from Peter or Felix about what was going on in Italy. They were working to try to get my mom safe so that I could tell Demetri that I wasn't going with him.

Rose came in later and sat with me after I had woken up. They were still waiting for news. I asked her where Jasper was and she said that he had isolated himself in his room, and wasn't talking to anyone. That of course made me start crying again. She held me and told me that the family were working together to try to get this fucked up situation fixed so mom would be safe, and I wouldn't have to go.

Rose was hurting for both Jasper and I. She also explained that Demetri was hunting, and apparently it wasn't animals. So, Demetri had no idea that the family and Peter were working to make sure that his threats became null and void. He didn't know that they knew the truth. He was fucking up in more ways than one. If Aro finds out, he'll be in way too much trouble.

Rose told me that Jasper has given up, and as soon as I left he would light a fire and walk into it. He just couldn't live without me. That made this all even worse. Rose just kept talking to me, and I finally realized that everyone was trying to make sure I didn't have to go. They were fighting for me, and for my mate. No one had ever done that for me before, fight for me that is.

If they could fight for me, then I sure as fuck would fight too. I couldn't let that asshole get his way? I told Rose that I was going to fight as well. First, though I needed to let Jasper know the truth. I got up, washed my face, and then headed to his room.

I knocked but got no answer. Then I spoke up and he told me to go away, he couldn't deal with anymore shit. I ignored him of course and opened the door, with Rose's help. He had locked it and she had to break it.

I went in and found him much like Rose had found me, curled up on the bed in a fetal position. I went to the bed and asked him if I could talk to him. He just told me to go away, he wanted to be left alone. I decided that the only thing that would grab his attention was to pull all of the emotions I was feeling for him to the front, and then drop my shield.

He shot up, and then froze. I asked him if I could sit down, I needed to talk to him. He just nodded yes, and then I sat down and took his hand. Then I told him everything. I told him that I had made my decision before mom had left. I even told him about what mom had said about the baby that we would have.

I told him that I had chosen him, but mom suggested that I wait to tell him, but not too long. I even told him that I didn't tell him because I wanted him to hurt because he had hurt, and humiliated me. Last but not least, I told him that I no longer wanted him to feel any kind of pain. I couldn't say that I loved him, but the mating instincts were going on full force in me. It was taking everything within me to not rip his clothes off.

When I finally got brave enough to look him in the eye he had the most glorious smile that lit up his whole face. He pulled me into his arms and just held me. It felt so fucking good, and yet I knew how hard this was for him, so I pulled away slightly.

He told me that he was sorry about the fact that I hadn't known about what kissing him would start in him, but he would fight it until he knew two things, "First, that you are ready, and secondly, but more importantly to me at least, that you love me, and I you. But don't be surprised if I have to leave suddenly at different times."

Then he kissed me. It was soft, and very gentle, and my whole body felt once again like it was on fire. When he pulled back, he asked me what made me change my mind. I explained that Rose told me about the whole family fighting to keep mom safe so that I wouldn't have to go with the asshole, if they were fighting for me, why in the fuck should I give up?

Then, Carlisle came and knocked on the door. He just stuck his head in and said that there was a family meeting. They now had the information they had been waiting on, as well as news from Felix and Aro.

Jasper stood up and helped me up off the bed. He kept my hand in his as we went downstairs. Carlisle said that this meeting had to be quick as Aro only gave him a few minutes, before he would be calling Demetri. He said that once he had spoken to Demetri, that he would probably be coming here.

It took Carlisle a minute before he started, "Felix had known Demetri's friends so he knew who to look for. After finding out that they were indeed watching Renee he went straight to Aro and told him everything. While Aro was a fucking asshole, who enjoyed playing with other peoples lives, he did stick to rules. If he gave someone an order, it had to be followed."

He paused for a second, then continued, "He only wanted to see if Bella would go against her mating instincts. Demetri was supposed to have treated her with romance to see if she would stay with her mate or not. He was not to treat her like he usually treats the females he's with, and he certainly wasn't supposed to threaten her."

"The reason it took so long for someone to get back to me is because Aro wanted to question the friends of Demetri. He did, and found out that Demetri did indeed have them ready to kill Renee and her unborn child. He ordered them destroyed. He has even gone so far as to put Renee under his protection which means, no one will dare to try to hurt her."

"In the meantime, we are to act like we have accepted the fact that she has chosen Demetri. Aro has sent some members of the guard to come here, and bring Demetri back to Italy. That is if you do indeed want to stay here, and choose Jasper?" he was looking at me.

I smiled and told everyone that I had already told Jasper that I choose him. I was suddenly engulfed in hugs and "welcome to the family" shit. Knowing that my mom was safe made me finally feel free again.

But, Carlisle wasn't done. He had one bomb to drop and that changed my feelings towards Aro once again, "Bella, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but the threats that made you agree to be with Jasper in the first place are now back. If the two of you do not have a baby or at least have tried within the same time frame, your mom will be killed, and so will we. This is what he's wanting in exchange for helping with Demetri."

Jasper was growling, and I wanted to fucking kill Aro. Of course I shouldn't be surprised. Aro never did anything for anyone without expecting something in return. Fucking bastard, I swear, he'll be the first fucking asshole I find when I'm turned, and I'll fucking burn his ass!

Jasper's phone went off and it was Peter letting us know Demetri was on his way back. Carlisle told me to go and shower and change clothes so I wouldn't smell like Jasper. He also told both of us to stay away from each other, and act sad.

He also told us that apparently Aro made Demetri's friends call to report that they were ready in case Bella decided to not go. They would rip the baby out and torture him or her before killing Renee. He needed to feel like he was in control.

I went and showered and changed my clothes. The worst part now was that I couldn't even be in the same room as Jasper. All I wanted to do was to stay with him, and hold him. I was finding myself unable to stay calm.

I was starting to panic and then suddenly I felt calm wash over me and I knew that Jasper was trying to help me. This was going to be a very long day and night.

Peter's POV

I knew that everyone was waitin' for the guards to show up to take Demetri back to Italy. The thing is that everyone was able to play their part and he had no fucking clue that shit was about to hit the fuckin' fan. His shit to be exact.

Carlisle called me to tell me that the guards had landed and were headed to Forks. Since it has been a few days since I last hunted, I decided to go while waitin' for the guards to show up. Demetri was not suspicious so I really fuckin' thought it would be alright to leave.

My mistake was not tellin' anyone. Char was gonna stay and watch Bella. My knower didn't tell me fuckin' shit so I left to go find a criminal. I had just found my supper when my phone went off.

I took off like a bat outta hell. I answered my phone as I went. I was already beatin' myself up for my royal fuck up. Apparently, the family not knowin' I was gone had let Bella go with Demetri. I had made Char promise not to interfere with Demetri. No matter what.

She explained that Bella got brave and decided to not let Demetri do anythin' like he was wantin' her to do. He was gonna claim her, and mark her as his so that the family could see it. His plane wasn't due to leave for another four hours and that would give him plenty of time to do it. She quickly gave me their location, and I wanted to fuckin' kill him seven times over. He was plannin' on rapin' her on the forest floor.

I did the only thing I could, I ran faster, and called Jasper. He picked up on the first ring. I hated that I had let him down, but in my defense, I was fuckin' thirsty. So, I had to tell him that I had left believing Bella to be safe.

They had let Bella go off with him because they knew that number one, I was watching her, and number two, the guards would be there shortly, or so they thought.

Char called me back and told me she was goin' to have to intervene or the girl would be raped. I didn't want her to because this asshole was stronger than my mate, but I couldn't live with myself if anythin' happened to Bella.

My only hope was that Jasper would get there before Char got hurt. I started running faster than I ever have before.

Rose's POV

Jasper had gone flying out of the house faster than I have ever seen him move. I had heard the phone call just like everyone else had. When I tried to say something to Jasper he just turned and growled at me. I knew then, shit was about to hit the fan; in the form of the Major.

He was now in control. While I had never met him, I had heard enough stories to know that he was the most dangerous son-of-bitch ever. I could only hope that he got to Bella before Demetri had his way with her. It would destroy her to have her first time being raped, I know from experience.

An hour later I saw Jasper, or should I say the Major, walk out of the woods with Bella in his arms. She had his shirt on and nothing else. I felt sick to my stomach and that's saying a lot since I'm a vampire. Please, tell me he wasn't too late.

Behind him was Peter carrying Char. She was carrying her left leg. Her clothes were in tatters and she was wearing Peter's shirt. Apparently Char had fought with Demetri, and lost.

There was an unknown vampire walking behind Peter. He was one of the Volturi guards. I tried to ask Jasper what had happened when he got closer but Peter said to back up and leave him alone. His mate had been attacked, and he was still feral. He would kill, and not ask questions at all.

I was frightened for Bella until I saw him look down at her in his arms. His face went from cold, hard, and feral, to soft, and tender. I heard Bella whisper that the guard could tell everyone what happened. She had a feeling that the Major wasn't going anywhere, any time soon.

I just hoped that the Major would respect Jasper's wishes to not claim his mate. . .

A/N Please let me know what you think. Bella at least changed her mind. Next chapter, we'll find out exactly what happened to Bella, Char, and Demetri. For those who are following my other story Seattle Nights, I'll be posting another chapter tomorrow, I hope. Thanks to everyone who added this story to their favorites or alerts. Love you guys.