BPOV

It was only too good to be true, even I knew that, so as much as I didn't want it to be true, when Edward walked me out into the middle of the woods, I knew what was going to happen. Just because I knew what was coming, doesn't mean I was ready for it any less. It is getting dark and cold and at this point I am stumbling around blind not knowing where I am even going. I have lost count how many times I have fallen down, there is no doubt I will be covered in bruises. Luckily Charlie is on the night shift this week and next, he shouldn't have to worry about me at the moment. The rain has made its appearance once again in Forks Washington which is now making matters only worse for this situation.

Thunder rolls in and just as the sound of a whip subsides, I hear something not far from me, maybe a stick breaking? I hear something else, but I can't tell what it is but as I sit up, I see a shadow loom in front of me and I feel a warm hand cover my own. The shadow hovers trying to get my attention, but I can't seem to concentrate on what the shadow is telling me. I blink, trying to get my eyes to focus enough to know who the shadow is; unfortunately, however, it is a bit too dark to make out who it is.

"Come on darlin'," The voice tells me. "Can you tell me if you're hurt?"

Darlin'? Why does that sound familiar? No, it's the voice that sounds familiar, why does the voice sound familiar though? It sounds warm, like honey, with a southern draw to it. Jasper?

"You're going to get sick; I need to get you out of the rain, I'm going to pick you up okay?" He says before lifting me up quickly, yet gently into his arms. "Try to relax darlin', we'll be home soon."

My eyes close and everything goes even more darker than when my eyes were and once more, I open my eyes but this time, I can see his very noticeable blonde hair as my head rests on his shoulder. I can't help but feel safe in his arms as he runs through the woods with ease. My eyes close as the tears spill unwillingly from the corners of my eyes, but it doesn't seem to faze him any. Edward always told me that he was the one who had trouble with his blood lust and control, but I don't see how that is possible seeing as I know I have scrapes and a couple of pretty good cuts on me and yet he doesn't flinch at the smell of my blood.

A few minutes later I am being placed inside of a car and I look around to see that we are on the side of the road.

"I wrote Charlie a note saying you are staying with Alice," He explains softly as he drives off into the dark.

I'm confused when he tells me this because Edward just told me they were leaving and not coming back. I don't say anything, I just let my eyes slip close and my head rests against the window. It isn't long until I feel my body getting lifted out of the car and I get placed into a big warm bed. Looking up, I see Jasper pulling my shoes off and placing them on the floor next to the bed before pulling up the covers to my shoulders. Before I know it, I feel a calmness flow through my body, and everything goes black as I fall into a Jasper induced sleep.

JPOV

Everybody left. Alice left me. I knew it was coming, I knew it for a long time. I thought I would be more upset, but I can't help but notice that I am nowhere close to upset as I can relieved. Before she left, she told me Bella would need me, to go find her, that I need to bring her back here until it is safe for her to go home. There is a bag in my car and when I open it up, it is filled with some clothes of Bella's. Go find her? Where could she be, surely Edward wouldn't just leave her in the middle of nowhere knowing she wouldn't be able to find her way back home, would he? Right at this moment, when I pull up to Bella's house, I realize that he did just that and anger builds up in my chest. It doesn't take me long to track her scent down to where she is currently laying on the cold earths floor and as I slow my pace and walk cautiously up to her.

Abandonment.

Confusion.

Hurt.

Anger.

Worthlessness.

All those emotions hit me like a ton of bricks as I try to make sure she isn't hurt too bad physically. I know she has some cuts on her as I can very clearly smell her blood, but I feel no attraction to suck her dry. All I want to do is wrap her up in my arms and keep hold of her, never letting her go. Where the hell did that come from? As I pick her up in my arms and run to my car that I parked at the edge of the forest, I can't help but feel the need to protect her, to never let her out of my sight again. I explain that I left a note for Charlie telling him that she is staying with Alice and as I tell her that I can feel the confusion hit once more. What is she thinking over there as she cries silently in the passenger seat? I wish I knew, and I wish I could tell her that everything would be okay, but she is human, and I know that whatever Edward told her, she won't believe anything I have to say at the moment.

Laying her in my bed, I can't help but place a kiss on her temple as I send her soothing vibes to make her feel calm and when her body falls into an induced sleep. Quickly I go out and grab Bella's bag before going back up and grabbing the first aid kit from the hall closet. When I go back into the room she is sleeping contently and as I uncover Bella, her mood shifts into uncertainty; so, I push some more good vibes to her not wanting her to be all worked up in her sleep as well. I make my way to open Bella's bag and grab out a set of pajamas which consist of a pair of black shorts and a tank top. Working quickly and as gently as I possibly can, I undress her trying not to look as I know she would be thoroughly embarrassed that I am changing her. However, she might feel, I need to make sure her cuts are cleaned up and she needs out of the dirty clothes she is in. Luckily there is nothing that needs stitches and should heal up on its own, so I place her back under the covers and put our clothes in the wash before going outside for some fresh air.

As much as I really don't want to leave Bella all alone right now, I hear a heard of deer about a half a mile away, so I tune into her emotions to make sure she is okay then take off through the woods. After I take down two bucks, I make my way back home and clean up. Checking the time, I see that it is only a bit past one in the morning and as I get changed into a pair of sleep pants and a cotton t-shirt, I crawl into bed next to Bella. Leaning against my headboard, I gently stroke her hair, moving it out of her face. I continue to send her some calming vibes as I watch her sleep next to me.

Thinking back, I try to find where everything went wrong with the Cullen family and with Alice but there is no specific one thing that stands out. Alice and I always knew we were never meant to be together, that we were never mates like the rest of the family. We agreed to be together for the time being as it would be easier for the both of us especially when we set out to find Carlisle's coven. Bella shifted beside me, so I look down to notice her heartbeat has sped up slightly and her emotions come flooding back to not only her, but to me as well. I still my hand motion in her hair and send a very small amount of comfort to her to let her know she wasn't alone. Clearly, she knew she wasn't alone, I just didn't want to frighten her that I am so close in proximity because I don't think she registered my touch when she woke up.

"What time is it?" Bella asks so quietly that if I weren't a vampire, I am not sure I would have heard her.

"Two thirty in the morning darlin'," I tell her softly trying to not pull her on top of me to crush her body into my own.

I can feel how tired she is but regardless she sits up in bed and I watch to gage her reaction to not being in her previous clothing. If she notices it, she doesn't say anything or feel anything other than exhaustion and some more confusion mixed with worthlessness.

"I need to shower," Bella says as she slowly stands to her feet wobbling and before I even register my movement, I am at her side steadying her. I can smell the tears before they fall from her beautiful brown eyes, so I lose my fight and pull her firmly against my chest into a hug just as she falls apart.

Seconds pass and then minutes do before she calms down on her own, but I don't let go of her and she doesn't seem to mind being in my embrace. I am currently rubbing soothing circles on Bella's right shoulder breathing her in deeply. When I feel that Bella retracts her hands that had fisted tightly in my shirt a few minutes ago, I release my hold letting some space come between us.

"I'm sorry," Bella mumbles as she tries to wipe away her tears with the back of her hands just as her embarrassment sets in.

"You have nothing to be sorry for darlin', nor do you have to feel embarrassed," I tell her as I walk into the bathroom and set out a couple of towels for her. "Take your shower and I'll go make you some tea," I murmur after walking over to the bedroom door before walking out slowly and waiting until I can hear the shower going before making my way down to the kitchen.

BPOV

I submerge myself under the hot water of Jasper's shower and stand there for a few minutes before I make a move to start washing my hair. Once that task is done, I quickly go through the motions before getting out then wrapping a towel me. Wrapping my hair up with the second I slide down to the floor, closing my eyes and letting out a breath I didn't know that I was holding. There is a soft knock on the bathroom door, drawing me back from my thoughts, forcing my eyes to reopen and my heart to slow its pace, I hear him talk softly but loud enough for me to hear him.

"Are you alright in there?" Jasper's voice sounds a bit nervous as he speaks through the door. "You've been in there for an hour…"

An hour has passed by already. I really must have been lost in thought and slowly I stand up on my feet.

"I'll be out in a couple of minutes," I say lowly knowing that he won't have trouble hearing me.