Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Wanted

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 19:

Edward POV

I could get nothing from his mind. I heard the thoughts outside though. I was surrounded.

“Edward I need to apologize to you.”

“For what? This? You can help me get out of this Carlisle. It’s not too late.”

“No I have to apologize for turning you. Your mother begged me too. I thought I was doing her and you a favor. Giving you continued life. I didn’t stop to think if you were mature enough to handle the change. It never occurred to me that you would turn into this. I am afraid because of my actions I have damned your soul and indirectly caused the death of all your victims.”

“Carlisle, why? I know you love Bella. Why not just turn her? We will be happy. I will leave the Volturi. I will come back to the family. You know she will be happy eventually. You said it once before. She is the missing piece of our family. We can be a family again. We can leave these dogs behind and never return.”

“Edward, there is no getting out of this.”

“Just tell me why? Why you are choosing these wolves over me?”

“That wolf makes her happy. And I want her happy.”

“She will die soon. Maybe not tomorrow. It may take years. But she will die if you don’t turn her.”

I saw in his thoughts Bella lying in a hospital. Her heart stopping. Carlisle’s panic. I never knew he could be that scared. He saved her despite his fear.

“She tried to kill herself?” I whispered.

“Yes. After you forced yourself on her and left. That very night. Does that upset you?”

“Of course! I miss her. I love her. The idea of…”

“You not being the one to kill her? That doesn’t sit well with you, does it?”

“I would never.” I told him with conviction.

“Then what were you doing with those girls, Edward? Talking to them? Asking them out? Reading them poetry or composing music for them? Pretending they were Bella? Where are those girls Edward? Burnt in the furnace at Volterra, correct? Alice saw visions of what you did Edward. You think I would ever let you touch my daughter with your hands again? I know exactly what you want to do with Bella. To Bella.”

There was no point in denying it. Carlisle was angry. Very angry. And Alice saw what I had done.

“Yes Carlisle. I fell under Jane’s spell and she talked me into it.”

“How long Edward? How long until you came for Bella? How long until she was with you and Jane?”

“I would have never let Jane hurt her!”

“Wouldn’t you? How bad do you want to taste her blood now? How long before she was at your mercy and you were raping her? Breaking her bones for your pleasure? Cutting her? Letting Jane have her sick way with her? How long Edward?”

I wouldn’t answer that. Just because I had fantasies…

“You know she will die eventually. Unless you plan to keep her for yourself? You and Esme? Have your perfect eternal daughter? Is that your plan Carlisle? Or do you have a more intimate interest in her? I always found you and Esme’s attraction to her unnatural.”

“No Edward. You are projecting your own fantasies onto us. As far as Bell dying that won’t happen.”

“So you do plan to turn her?” I had to talk him out of killing me. She could be mine again.

“No. But she will live on. Her soul is eternal and pure. She will pass from this world one day into the next. And she will be just as special and beautiful there. Happier. It’s called Heaven for a reason. Although I have to say Embry is doing a pretty good job of making her happy here. Do you know she is going to be a nurse? Of course not. You have been killing women for the past few months. But she will live on Edward. Through her children long after she has passed this realm. And as long as I exist on Earth I will be protecting her children as well.”

“Aro will come after you.”

“Let him.”

“Carlisle, please don’t do this.”

“You are too much of a threat to Bella to let you stay alive. I am sorry I turned you. I hope you find God’s forgiveness. But you did make a choice Edward. You chose to forget who you were and kill innocents. You always believed you didn’t have a soul. I am afraid you will find you are mistaken. And when you get to where you are going, beg God for forgiveness, Edward. Because you will get none here.

Embry POV

How I wished I was in there. I could hear everything going on. But I wanted to be the one to rip Edward’s head from his shoulders. I suppose it didn’t really matter. So long as Bella was safe. Revenge was for the weak. This had to be done for her safety, not for Edward touching what was mine. But still. I wish it was me.

We tensed when we heard the noise. The sound of vampires fighting. I had never heard it before. Never heard vampires fighting each other. Edward Cullen came outside, via the wall he had just been thrown through. Carlisle slowly walked out, at human speed, through the hole he had just created with Edward. We all circled him but did not attack.

“Edward, this can go quickly and painlessly. Give up.”

“No. I won’t make it easy for you.” Edward whispered back. He didn’t seem angry. Just scared. He should be. Carlisle Cullen is one of the nicest, most compassionate men I have ever met, vampire or human. But at this moment he was a vampire. He looked like a demon.

Carlisle was on him in a flash. Even with our eyesight it was difficult to keep track of. Edward moved out of the way of Carlisle’s fist but as soon as he turned around Carlisle had swept his leg and he was on the ground. He tried to rise but Carlisle hit him in the jaw, turning him onto his chest. Carlisle planted a knee in Edward’s chest and grabbed his head on both sides.

“Good bye Edward.”

It sounded like marble being crumbled. That was a sound I was familiar with. Carlisle stood up. With Edward’s head in his hands. His body was still moving. Carlisle walked to the fire Emmett had started and tossed his head into the fire.

“Embry? Would you and your pack mind taking care of the rest of his body. It is probably best we get out of here. I don’t want to break the treaty any more than is necessary. I am sorry we had to bother your people with this. Thank you for allowing us to take care of this issue.”

Just like that Carlisle was back to his calm, polite, human like self. Freaky. I am glad he is on our side. I am not afraid of him. But I would not look forward to fighting him. None of us had phased for this. We didn’t see a need unless things went south in a hurry. I picked up the cell and called Leah.

“Is it done?”

“Yep.”

“That was quick.”

“Yep. Worked like a charm.”

He’s gone?”

“Yep.”

“I will let Bella know. She has been worried of course.”

“Of course. She wouldn’t be the Pack momma if she wasn’t. We never got involved. Just witnessed. Carlisle did it.”

“Good. Hurry back to the hotel before the girl combusts. She keeps telling me that if I really wanted to help her she knew of several relaxation techniques I could use on her. It’s starting to make Esme uncomfortable. But I know under her teasing she is really worried.”

That’s my girl.

“On my way.”

BPOV

“It’s over?”

“Yes Bella.”

“Everybody is okay?”

“Yep.”

I looked over to Esme who was staring out the window.

“I’m sorry Esme.”

She turned and moved toward me at vamp speed and wrapped her arms around me. Leah growled a little and I shot her a dirty look.

“Bella don’t you apologize. He brought this on himself. You are worth more than a hundred Edwards. Alice saw what he talked about doing to you with Jane, Bella. It wasn’t… pretty.”

“We probably don’t need to mention that do we Esme?” Leah said glaring.

“Of course not.”

“I can take it Leah. I can imagine what he planned. I’m not a child.”

I shouldn’t be annoyed with her. She was probably more watchful of my emotional state then most others considering I tried to commit suicide in front of her.

My first boyfriend. The one I thought I would love forever. The one I was foolishly willing to die for.

He was gone. I thought I would feel relief over this. Instead I felt… nothing.

I wasn’t sad. I wasn’t angry. I wasn’t happy. I just felt kind of numb.

A few minutes later Embry walked into the room. I met his eyes. I saw love. And I felt love. I ran to him.

“I’m so glad you are okay. Is everybody okay?”

“Yes.”

“So what now?”

“Now we have a wedding to make happen.”

“No, now we have a bachelorette party to plan. The only difficulty is going to be finding an adult club that has both male and female strippers for our girl here.”

“Shut it Leah. You know you are the only girl I want.”

“Keep hoping Swan. Keep hoping.”

“Baby let me take you home.”

“Can we go to the Cullens?”

“I guess. Why?”

“I want to see everyone. And I want… I just want to go to the Cullens.” There was something I needed to do.

“Okay. Esme can we catch a ride with you?”

“Of course Embry.”

“Em you want me to go?” Leah asked.

“Nah, go on home Leah.”

“Em…”

“Leah after tonight I will never doubt the Cullens again. It’s okay.”

“All right.”

Nobody spoke as we drove to the Cullens. Esme didn’t even try to make the usual small talk.

We arrived and everyone was in the living room. I hugged every one of them. I even made Jasper give me a hug. Rosalie handed something to Embry.

“I believe these are hers. Or yours. I’m not sure which. Just take them.”

I had to laugh a little. Guess Rose didn’t want to keep my panties. Emmett looked embarrassed.

“Carlisle would you mind if…”

“Go ahead Bella.”

Embry had a confused look on his face. I kissed him on the lips and told him I would be right back. I walked up the steps I had walked so many times. Third door on the left. I walked in and it was like stepping back in time. Not that long ago really but still.

His music collection. A picture of the two of us was still on his desk. His closet was open and I saw his clothes hanging. It smelled so much like him. Did I do this? Did I turn him into a monster? If I had stayed away would he be alive now? Would so many girls be alive now? I told Embry I wouldn’t blame myself and I didn’t. Much. But how could I not ask myself these questions?

I walked to his stereo and pressed play. Claire de lune. The first music we ever danced to. I never realized how sad it sounded. I am sure somewhere in this room is the song he composed for me. The one I obsessed over for so long when he left. I wonder what they will do with all his stuff?

“Bella?”

“Alice.”

“Why are you crying?”

I didn’t know I had been. I felt under my eyes and sure enough they were wet.

“He wasn’t always… bad, was he? You loved him.”

“Yes Bella, I did love him. But you need to understand. Before he met you, he was nearly suicidal. It was a matter of time. He hated this life. He was never made for it. It was a matter of time before he lost it. We all knew it. Even Esme, though she didn’t like to admit it. When he met you, we thought maybe there was some hope for him. Instead you got thrown into the crossfire.”

“I went there willingly enough.”

“That wasn’t your fault. We all drew you in. You never stood a chance.”

“Yes I did.”

“No you didn’t. And as horrible as it is to say it, for my own selfish reasons I am glad we did. I don’t want to think of a life where I didn’t know you. Where you weren’t my best friend. I’m just sorry you had to suffer as much as you did because of what you have gone through due to knowing us.”

“Maybe I was meant to go through everything. For some reason. I don’t know. But what I don’t understand is why so many people have died because of me? What is it that caused Victoria to want me, to make James want to kill me, to make Edward want me and lose his mind and kill girls because of it? I just don’t get it.”

“Maybe there are some things that aren’t meant to be known.”

“Says the girl who can see the future.”

“I don’t see everything Bella. But I do see you happy. Bella you are worth keeping safe and happy. Whether you think you are or not. Remember?” I nodded. I remembered. ” I will always be here. I will always be your friend. Your sister. And I will always destroy anything that interferes in your life, or your loved one’s life. We all will.”

“Why?”

“Because we love you. That’s reason enough. Now say goodbye and get downstairs. We have some wedding issues to talk about. And it’s time you put Edward once and for all where he belongs. Where he has always belonged. In the past.”

She left me and the room was silent. I sat on the sofa in his room and looked around. It was time to move on. Just like when I was in the hot tent. It was time to leave and move on. I stood up and took a last look. I would never come into this room again.

“Goodbye Edward.”

Alice POV

“No Alice. No Leah! There will not be a party!”

“Bella, please? It’s a rite of passage. Kay even thinks it’s a good idea.” I pointed out.

“Because Kay wants to see male strippers. Besides Alice, the whole point of a bachelorette party is for girls to get drunk and ogle naked men. I can’t get drunk. And I don’t want to watch others. I am not there. I can’t, I don’t want to smell alcohol anywhere near me. It scares me Alice.”

“Bella, we won’t take you to a bar. Of course none of us want to do that. Hell it’s not like any of us besides Kim can get drunk and she is underage. But we can have strippers.” Leah pointed out.

“And who are you going to find that has a better body than Embry?” Bella asked. She had a good point. Damn that man was hot. The wet dog smell didn’t’ even bother me. I mean of course I only want my Jazz but damn. I mean his ass…

“Embry is having one.” Leah said.

“He is?” Uh oh. This is not good. Bella is getting that insecure look. I tried to get Leah to look at me but she wouldn’t.

“Uh yeah, I was patrolling with Paul and he was thinking about it. They plan to tell him at the last minute so he can’t say no.”

“Where are they taking him?”

“I, uh, I don’t know.”

“Don’t fucking lie to me Leah Clearwater.”

“I think there is a club in Port Angeles. Paul knows some of the dancers.”

“Of course he does. They can’t get drunk. They are just going to probably get lap dances by some naked whores. They are going to have some little fucking tramp touching him.” Bella was getting mad.

“Forget about it Bella. We can have a girl’s slumber party, you know, for those of us who can sleep. We can do our hair and watch movies. There is a stripper movie that just came out on Blu Ray with Channing Tatum. We can all watch that.” I hope… Bella still looked mad.

“Leah what would Embry do if I went out and got a lap dance from some stranger? If some guy was throwing their dick in my face?”

“Uhh, get kinda mad I guess?”

“And why is that?”

“Because you are his mate?”

“Because he thinks I belong to him and no one else is allowed to touch me right?”

“Yes…” I think I knew where Bella was going with this.

“And he’s right. I do belong to him. And no one else is allowed to touch me. At least not that way. So if I can understand that why does Paul fucking LaHote think that I am going to allow my Mate who BELONGS to ME to be touched by some venereal disease infested naked crack whore?”

“Uh…”

“Bella sweetie why don’t you just calm down. If you say anything to this Paul guy, from everything you have told me about him, it will just make him want to do it more.”

“Alice is right Bella.” Damn. If I had a beating heart it would have stopped right then. Leah Clearwater just agreed with me on something. “You know how Paul is.”

“Yes I know exactly how Paul is. You are right. If I tell him not to take Embry he will do it anyway with the added bonus of pissing me off. But I know a way to make sure Embry is not around strippers the night before we get married.”

“What is that?”

Bella picked up her phone and dialed Embry. “Hey baby,” She said in her sweetest voice, “I need you to call a Pack meeting.”

“Yes now. Sam’s place. All of them. Leah is with me and she and Seth can patrol with her while we are talking. I will meet you there.”

Bella ended the call.

“Uh Bella we have things to do. We have to decorate the…”

“Alice, Leah and I will be back in two hours. Kay gets off in an hour and can come with us. We can have a massive planning meeting. We can plan and replan over and over again. But right now I am not going to be able to think until this is taken care of.”

“Bella, don’t you think this is going a little overboard? I mean it’s not like most couples don’t have uh… parties before the wedding.” I tried to reason with her.

“NOBODY TOUCHES WHAT IS MINE!” Bella growled out. Damn, maybe she is turning into a wolf slowly.

“I know!” This will be perfect. “We will have a couple’s party here the night before the wedding. For both of you. Everyone can come!”

“I suppose that is the better option. Okay, Leah lets go. Alice can I borrow your Porsche?”

“Uh Bella, the last time you tried to drive it…”

“Yeah I know. But I think I got the hang of it this time.” Dammit.

“I’ll drive Alice.” Leah said. Bella glared at Leah and then walked out. I mouthed a thank you to Leah and handed her the keys.

“Esme?”

“Yes I heard. We have a party to plan. Now are we going to play this straight or be bad?”

“Oh we are going to be bad.”

BPOV

I called Dad on the way to Sam’s to make sure we were still on for fishing in the morning. I fell out of the boat last weekend and kinda dragged him in when he tried to help me up. I wanted to make sure he still wanted to go with me. He agreed of course. He said he would wear a life jacket but couldn’t wait. I told him I would pick him up in my truck. I don’t know what his problem is. I’ve only fallen out of the boat 4, maybe 5 times. And one of those wasn’t my fault. Totally his fault. What I didn’t tell him was that he would be going to be fitted for his tux by Alice as soon as we were done.

“God I love this car.”

“Ask her for it. She will give it to you. She will just buy another one.”

“Must be nice.” Leah muttered.

“You think? I’m not sure. I think we have it better and they would agree.”

I figured Leah would disagree with me. But she didn’t. “Yeah you are probably right.”

We pulled up and walked into Sams. The boys were sitting there looking nervous. Damn right they were. I walked up to Emily and gave her a hug. She was due to deliver any day now. She was huge. I was a little jealous. One day. I had a feeling I would have three. A wolf kinda hinted at it on a mountain one time.

“Emily you may want to stick around for this.”

“Baby, whats going on?” Embry asked me. He looked worried. He shouldn’t be. He’s not the one in trouble. And if he does what I tell him too he won’t be.

I turned and looked at Paul. I was speaking to all of them but he would be the one who needed the message.

“It has come to my attention that some people in this room thought it might be a good idea to kidnap my Mate the night before our wedding and take him to a adult establishment. To have little crack whores rubbing their scrawny naked bodies on my Mate. I am not going to name, names. Although I know exactly who is planning this, I am sure you all have a part in this. The reason I have called you all here is to let you know this will not be happening.”

I haven’t heard Embry say this.” Paul said.

“Oh he is about to. Embry, I want you to alpha order everyone in here not to take you to any strippers.”

“Okay. I order you to all not take me to any strippers the night…”

“You can leave it open ended dear. And I said use your alpha voice. I can tell when you are. That wasn’t it.”

“I order you all not to take me to any strippers.”

Paul was still smiling. Dammit. Oh yeah…

“And order them not to bring any strippers to you.”

Yeah that wiped the smile off his face.

“I also order you all not to bring any strippers to me.”

“Thank you. There will be a party at the Cullens the night before the wedding for both me and Embry. You are all invited.”

“Why the Cullens Bella?” Jake asked.

“Because Charlie’s place isn’t big enough and the Cullens aren’t allowed on the reservation. That leaves the Cullens.”

Silence. Logic always confounds these boys. Thank God they have Embry leading them. Sam, Embry and Jarrod have brains. The rest have… well pretty much just teeth.

“Okay, now that this issue is taken care of you may all go back to whatever it is you were all doing.”

I gave Embry a kiss and waited for Leah to come back to the car. Oh shit. Two seater. Kay would have to drive herself. I will ride with her. Leah kind of scares the hell out of me in this car.

Embry POV

“As long as we are all here, thanks to my beautiful bride, we may as well get some pack business out of the way.”

“Or you could rescind your alpha order. She won’t know.” Paul said.

“Yeah, Paul. Fuck you. I can’t beelive you guys were planning that. You know I don’t see any girl besides Bella.”

“You didn’t have to look at their faces. C’mon Embry it’s a bachelor party! It is a must!”

“Sam did you have one?”

“No he didn’t Embry.” Hey Emily is back.

“And I won’t have one. How do you think I would feel if Bella had some sweaty oiled guy rubbing all over her? I would kill him! And I’m not going to do that. If you guys want to go out on your own and miss our party that’s fine. I mean it would break Bella’s heart but I understand.”

They all looked at the ground. Except Sam. I doubt he had anything to do with this anyway.

“Guys?”

“We will all be there Embry.” Jake said looking up at me.

Quil and Paul nodded there heads. Jarrod shrugged his shoulders.

“I mean if we would have known there was going to be a party for both of you we wouldn’t have even considered this.” Jarrod said.

“Good, major drama averted. Now we need to talk about security for the wedding. Rotating details. Since you and the Cullens are all going to be at the wedding we have an issue on our hands. Especially since Italian leech king may still be gunning for us.”

“I’ll patrol during the ceremony. But I want to be there for the party.” Paul said.

“I’ll patrol during the reception.” Jake offered.

“Good. Do both of you feel comfortable patrolling alone?”

They both rolled their eyes. “Of course Dad.”

“Okay. Second order of business. I will be on my honeymoon for two weeks. Carlisle gave Bella a honeymoon and told me it wasn’t my place to turn it down since it was a gift from him to her. And he guilted her into going. After the wedding Bella and I will be camping in the forest. I will let you all know where tonight when I patrol. I expect you all to remain free of the area as much as possible. I am going to be marking Bella. We will need privacy.”

That caught all their attentions.

“Congratulations Embry.” Sam said. I nodded at him.

“I will be gone for two weeks. I don’t know where yet. Carlisle hasn’t told us. But he said for us to have passports so I am guessing it is out of country. Sam is in charge until Emily delivers or I get back. In the event that she delivers before I get back Jake is in charge.”

“What did you say Embry?”

“I said you are in charge if Sam and I are indisposed. I trust you Jake.”

“Thanks Embry.” I nodded. No need to turn this into a Lifetime TV moment.

Carlisle POV

“Aro. I will get to the point. Edward is dead.”

“I figured the death of Bella Swan was a little too convenient. If he had half a brain he would have thought so as well.”

“Is this going to be a problem Aro?”

“That depends Carlisle.”

“On what?”

“What have you done with Jane? I want her back Carlisle.”

“Jane? Aro, she wasn’t with Edward. We haven’t picked up a scent anywhere. She has not been here. I gave explicit instructions that if she were to arrive she would be returned to you unharmed. I know you love her as if she were a daughter to you.”

“I was afraid of that.”

“Afraid of what Aro? Surely you believe me?”

“Of course I believe you Carlisle. You are a good man and a cold hearted bastard. But above all that you are honest. When you aren’t luring my guard into a trap that is. I believe Jane is with Caius. She left shortly after Edward did. She hasn’t returned. Caius disappeared a couple weeks ago. He told me he would be back in less than a year. I fear he is going after the wolves Carlisle. Jane may have joined him if she knows Edward is dead.”

“Aro you need to call Jane back. If she is involved when Caius attacks the wolves we can’t guarantee her safety.”

“I realize that Carlisle. Alec has been very agitated without her. He may be leaving to find her soon as well. Carlisle how can I convince you to let the wolves handle their own problems?”

“You can’t. And if Jane wants revenge she is probably coming straight for Bella.”

“I understand Carlisle. I don’t want to lose Jane. I will do my best to get her home.”

“Please keep me updated Aro. I would hate for any innocent bystanders to get involved.”

“Of course Carlisle.”

I ended the call and looked at my family.

“Innocent my ass.”

“Language Emmett.” Esme reprimanded.

“How come Bella gets to say whatever she wants? I swear that girl is spoiled.”

“Emmett… shut up.” Esme responded.

Jasper walked in. “It worked Carlisle. Just like you said. He is recruiting. Jane is with him. We have our assets in place. Word I just received is there are 6 of them so far. Our two assets, Caius, Jane, Randall and Diego. Word is that Alec isn’t far behind. He plans to travel to three other covens before attacking. We are looking at 6 months before he can have everything in place. Plenty of time.”

“And he doesn’t suspect?”

“Nope. My guys are good. They know what they are doing. They had him practically begging them to come on his great expedition to rid the world of the La Push Wolf Pack.”

“So we will know when they are coming?”

“Yep. As soon as Caius decides we will know.”

“Excellent.”

“Carlisle what are we going to do about Jane and Alec?”

“What about them Jasper? They come. We kill them. Same as Caius.”

“That could start a war with Aro.”

“Aro and what army Jasper? Without Jane and Alec he is dead in the water. Between us and the Wolf Pack Caius and his rag tag team of nomads won’t be a problem. Until the time comes though I don’t want anything said. If we tell Embry he will have to tell Bella. And I don’t want her focused on anything other than being happy.”

“Agreed Carlisle.”

I would tell Embry when he got back from the honeymoon. But Bella gets married in 5 days. And I’ll be damned if she is thinking of anything besides that.