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The next day Stella was sitting quietly in her bedroom when the door flung open and Vincent walked into the room.

"Today's the day Stella," he announced angrily.

"Not today, please," Stella whispered.

"Don't start with me Stella," Vincent growled dangerously. "I'll set it all up, all you have to do is your thing."

"Okay," Stella sighed.

"Good girl," Vincent grinned. "I'll lure Jasper here and once he's taken care of I will go find Alice." He turned and stormed out of the room and Stella let out a sigh as she flopped back on her bed.

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After everyone else had left the house Emmett and Rosalie decided to go out hunting themselves. They travelled a fair distance from the house and fed on a herd of deer before moving up into the mountains so Emmett could hunt a bear.

When they were both sated they sat by a nearby stream together and as often happened when they were alone together things got out of control and they had soon discarded their clothes and forgotten their surroundings. They spent the entire night there and it wasn't until the sun was high in the sky that they finally finished and got dressed.

"The family will be wondering where we are," Emmett commented as they started to travel back to the house.

"I left a note for Alice," Rosalie smiled. "I know what we are like. I told them we would be home tonight."

"You're good," Emmett grinned.

"I know," Rosalie giggled and reached over and slid her hand into his. They travelled in a companionable silence until they neared the house but suddenly Emmett's stance changed and he pulled Rosalie closer to him and slowed his steps.

"Em, what is it?" Rosalie frowned.

"Two vampires," Emmett warned in a whisper. Rosalie breathed in and immediately caught the scents and she smiled at him.

"It's only Jazz and Edward," she assured him.

"Yeah it is," Emmett nodded and relaxed.

"Emmett, Rosalie, quick we need to get home," Edward called out urgently, and Rosalie and Emmett looked at each other and raced through the trees in Edward and Jasper's direction.

"What's going on?" Emmett asked as they joined them and the four of them continued running, Jasper slowly getting further and further ahead of the others.

"Stella thinks Vincent is using his gift to incapacitate Alice," Edward explained quickly.

"Why?" Emmett frowned.

"He wants her," Edward snarled.

"Oh no," Rosalie gasped in horror. They sped up and rejoined Jasper and as soon as they reached their house they burst inside.

"Alice!" Jasper screamed at the top of his voice, causing the downstairs windows to smash. "Alice!"

"Upstairs," Edward snapped. "Vincent is with her. She's screaming in her head for you Jasper."

"I'll kill him," Jasper snarled again and bolted up the stairs and the others quickly followed him. As soon as they burst into the room they saw Alice lying motionless on the bed and Vincent on top of her, fumbling to get her skirt out of the way.

"Alice?" Rosalie whimpered, the sight before her throwing her mind back to years earlier when she had been violated in such a way. Even though he didn't have a gift Emmett could tell with one look what was in Rosalie's mind and he stepped up beside her and placed his hand in the middle of her back.

Across the room Jasper had reached where Vincent was hurting Alice and he shoved Vincent away from Alice, causing him to fly across the room and slam into the wall.

"Get off her!" Jasper roared and the interruption caused Vincent's mental hold on Alice to break and she gasped as she jumped up and threw herself into Jasper's arms.

"I've got you sweetheart," Jasper soothed her, his relief flooding them all in waves.

Emmett kept his eyes on Vincent and when the other man began to get to his feet he let out a warning hiss and moved away from Rosalie and stepped up beside Jasper and Alice, ready to defend his brother and sister.

"Rosalie?" Jasper murmured and shoved Alice towards Rosalie and Edward stepped up on the other side of Jasper as the three brothers glared at Vincent. Suddenly the room filled with the strangest feeling and Alice let out a scream.

"Jazz, no!" she gasped. Emmett suddenly felt the weirdest sensation take him and even though he tried to move his muscles wouldn't work. He could feel Jasper and Edward either side of him doing the same thing but none of them were able to move an inch.

"Now, where were we?" Vincent smirked as he took a step towards Alice. "And when we're finished Blondie and I might have some fun too."

Emmett felt the strongest anger he had ever felt in his life and his focus changed from Alice to Rosalie in an instance. Even though he couldn't move he knew Vincent's threat would have scared Rosalie and for the first time in their life together he understood Jasper's protective nature of Alice. In his mind Rosalie suddenly went from his strong, independent wife to a vulnerable person who he desperately needed to protect. He tried harder to break the hold Vincent had on his body but he was completely frozen and he felt his panic grow.

Behind them the bedroom door opened and although Emmett couldn't turn he sensed someone enter the room. Emmett felt his dread increase when he realised it was Stella who had joined them but she ignored the rest of them as she focused her eyes on Vincent.

"It's over Vincent," she sighed softly.

"No it isn't," Vincent growled, keeping his eyes locked on the group in front of him. "You might have messed your side up but I won't do the same."

"I didn't mess it up," Stella smirked. "I told Jasper everything. He knows what you do and he'll kill you whether you touch Alice or not. You can't keep him, and the others, frozen forever."

"Then I just have to make sure it's worth it then won't I?" Vincent grinned.

"I won't let you hurt Alice," Stella said firmly.

"You won't?" Vincent laughed. "You can't stop me!"

"Yes I can," Stella whispered and she glanced at the frozen group sadly for a moment before swinging around to stand in front of Vincent. "I'm sorry Vincent, but this can't keep going on."

"What?" he frowned and she let out a sigh before completely dropping her guard.

She closed her eyes and concentrated hard as she sent as much lust towards him as she could. It filled the room entirely and she opened her eyes again but continued to send the waves straight at Vincent. Within seconds the others could feel his control on them waver and finally his power completely dissolved.

"Bitch!' he snapped and lunged for Stella and grabbed her and slammed her against the wall. His hands were everywhere as he desperately tried to take what he so deeply craved and she tried to rein her waves back in as quickly as she could. Vincent had completely lost it though and didn't think of anything except the desperate need to devour Stella.

Emmett felt the hold Vincent had on him break and his rage filled him as he lunged towards the struggling couple. All he could think about was the threats Vincent had made against Rosalie and he knew his brother had the same cold anger racing through him when Jasper beat him to Vincent by a fraction of a second.

Between them the tore Vincent away from Stella and began to attack him and for a moment Emmett had to step back to avoid Jasper's assault. Once Jasper had Vincent a little more under control Emmett stepped back in and together the two brothers ripped the man who had threatened their women to pieces.

In the corner Edward started a fire to dispose of the body and Emmett and Jasper made sure all the pieces landed in the hot flame. Once they were finished Edward stayed near the fire to make sure it didn't burn out of control and Emmett turned and raced over to where the women were standing. He pulled Rosalie quickly into his arms and he felt her body quivering with fear. She snuggled easily into him and he wrapped his arms tightly around her body, wanting her to feel safe again after Vincent's threats. Beside him he could hear Jasper soothing Alice but Emmett didn't think he was capable of speaking right now and knew that his presence was all that Rosalie needed to calm her.

"Stella?" Edward whispered behind them and for some reason the tone of his voice caused the rest of them to turn to look at her. She had dropped to her knees beside the flames and her eyes were wide.

"Stella, are you okay?" Alice gasped.

"I'm free," Stella whispered and then turned to look at them as a huge grin spread across her face. "He's really dead, he's gone. I'm free."

"Yeah you are," Jasper nodded.

"Yes!' Stella giggled as she jumped to her feet and she spun around happily as the others watched, wondering if she had lost her mind. When Stella finally stopped Emmett noticed Edward was watching Alice carefully.

"Perhaps we should all go downstairs," Edward murmured finally and threw a pointed look at Jasper and Alice. "Give Alice and Jasper some space?"

"Of course," Rosalie nodded and pulled away from Emmett and walked towards Stella. "Come on Stella."

"Okay," Stella murmured and reined in her relief and excitement a little as she looked at Jasper and Alice. "I know it doesn't make up for anything I did but I am really sorry for what I did."

"We know," Jasper nodded.

"We don't blame you Stella," Alice murmured.

"Thank you," Stella smiled and let Rosalie pull her from the room. Edward and Emmett followed them wordlessly and they all headed down into the living room.

"Maybe I should go home?" Stella murmured.

"No," Edward said quickly, causing Rosalie to glare at him. The last thing she wanted was this woman anywhere near her or her family, even after she had saved them at the last moment. "Carlisle and the others will be here in a moment. Your parents are with them."

"Oh," Stella whispered.

They fell into silence and Emmett reached over and took Rosalie's hand. She squeezed it softly to assure him she was okay but she could still feel the trembling of fear deep inside and she hated Stella and Vincent even more for making her feel that way again. The front door opened and Carlisle, Esme, Julian and Lisette walked into the house and as soon as Esme saw them she knew something was wrong and she rushed towards them.

"What is it?" Esme gasped. "What has happened?"

"I have something I need to tell you all," Stella sighed and got to her feet, glancing over at her parents. "Vincent and I have been causing trouble again."

"What kind of trouble?" Lisette frowned.

"Have you been using your gift?" Julian demanded.

"Yes," Stella murmured.

"Stella!" Julian scolded.

"It wasn't all Stella's fault," Edward argued for her quickly. "Vincent has been bullying her."

"Where is he?" Julian demanded as he glanced around.

"It got pretty serious," Edward explained. "Stella used her gift on Jasper and Vincent used his on Alice."

"What?" Esme gasped. "What happened? Tell us now."

"Vincent incapacitated Alice and tried to rape her," Edward sighed. "Stella knew what he was doing and warned Jasper. We all rushed back here and got here just in time. Vincent tried to freeze us all but Stella stopped him and Jasper and Emmett had to kill him."

"My son is dead?" Lisette gasped.

"Because he tried to rape my sister!" Emmett growled angrily, and shuddered as he thought of what else Vincent had threatened to do.

"And you were in on this Stella?" Julian asked angrily.

"Yes," Stella whispered, knowing her fear and Vincent's bullying of her still didn't excuse what she had almost done.

"We warned you Stella," Lisette snapped. "We gave you a second chance and you blew it."

"I know," Stella nodded.

"You can't do that!" Edward gasped suddenly, causing everyone to look at him for a moment.

"Lisette is right," Julian sighed. "Stella, this cannot go on. I am sorry. You can no longer be a part of our family."

"I know," Stella nodded again sadly.

"You may come back to the house once more to collect your things and then you must leave us," Julian added.

"And don't bother trying to find us ever again," Lisette snapped and turned and stormed out of the house angrily.

"I am sorry it came to this Stella," Julian murmured and Stella merely nodded her head again, not trusting herself to speak. Julian sighed as he looked at her for a moment and then he turned his gaze to Carlisle.

"My friend, I am deeply sorry about the trouble my children have caused yours," he said solemnly. "I don't hold any ill feelings against your boys for what they had to do with Vincent."

"Your apology isn't necessary but it's accepted," Carlisle assured him.

"Thank you," Julian murmured and turned and hurried out after his wife, leaving Stella standing there.

"Stella, are you okay?" Carlisle asked as he took a tentative step towards her.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Stella shrugged and offered him a smile but Edward could tell it was just an act.

"Maybe she should stay with us for a while?" Edward suggested.

Emmett glared at Edward, wondering if his brother was losing his mind and Rosalie was just about to snap at the very suggestion but surprisingly it was Esme who spoke up first.

"I'm sorry but after everything that has happened I don't know if that would be a good idea," Esme whispered, shocking them all that she was speaking up. "It isn't fair to Jasper and Alice."

"Of course it isn't," Stella nodded. "I wouldn't ask you to have me around. I'll leave and I promise I won't come back."

"Little one, you shouldn't be alone out there," Henry said as he stepped forward and he glanced at Wyatt who nodded his head slowly. "My friend and I were leaving the Cullens from here. We prefer the nomadic life and I think if you were to join us it would make life very interesting. I know to you we are old men but you are welcome to join us if that is what you want."

"But I cause so many problems," Stella whispered.

"I would like a promise that you wouldn't use your gift but I think we can handle you," Henry grinned. "Maybe we can help you enjoy this life a little more."

"I think I'd like that," Stella nodded slowly.

"Then it is settled?" Wyatt asked. "You'll join us."

"Yes, please," Stella smiled.

"Fantastic," Henry nodded and turned to look at Carlisle. "In that case my friend we will leave you. It might be best if the little one leaves now. We'll take care of her."

"Thank you," Carlisle smiled and stepped over to embrace his two friends. As Esme joined them to say goodbye Stella glanced over at Edward and their eyes locked.

"I will," Edward nodded as he spoke aloud and Rosalie realised Stella was speaking to him in her head and she was angry that this woman had to gall to communicate with her brother that way.

"Thank you," Stella murmured and walked over to join Henry and Wyatt and as soon as they finished their goodbyes the three of them left.

Once the family was alone Emmett reached over and took Rosalie's hand and without a word to the others he pulled her out the front door and straight into the forest, wanting to spend some time alone with her and calm the storm he knew was brewing inside her.