Mind Reader

Chapter 31

It's around dawn when Isla smells Bella. She sighs before going downstairs. She wants a vote to become immortal because of went down in Volterra. The coven has yet to discuss Alice's mate, Marcus Volturi. They will, but it's the usual. Bella first.

"You all know what Edward wants," Bella says. "And you know what I want. But I won't force myself on you... I think the only fair way to handle this is by vote..."

"You can't be serious," Edward mutters from besid Isla.

"This is my meeting, Edward," Bella says firmly. "However this turns out, I'm not letting the Volturi hurt you. I'll go back to Italy alone..."

"The hell you will," Emmett booms from the other side of Isla. "I'm not missing another fight."

"I kicked his ass," Isla muses and Emmett smirks.

"That's my girl," Emmett muses, Jasper shakes his head with a smirk.

"That's not up for a vote, Emmett," Bella hisses and Isla growls, Emmett grabs her hand quickly. "I don't want you involved."

"We're already involved, sweetie," Esme speaks up, "amd we're not going to stop..."

"No please," Bella cuts her off. "I want you all to seriously think about this. If I join you..." Isla growls. "...you'll be stuck with me for a long time - forever. It's a huge decision. And I want - I need your honesty. Let's vote. Isla?"

"I'm sorry, Edward," Isla says. "Bella, I love you. You're dating my great-great uncle but this is not what I chose for myself. It should never be a choice like this. So, no, I say no. I'm so sorry." She looks down and Jasper takes Emmett's spot beside her.

"Alice?"

Alice jumps up and she hugs Bella. "Like you're not already my sister, yes!"

"I'm sorry," Jasper whispers to his wife before rising. "I vote yes."

Isla looks at him in disbelief and Rosalie grabs her hand.

"It while me a relief not to want to kill you all the time," Jasper replies and looks at his wife, who wouldn't meet his eyes, he frowns and he moves to a corner.

"Um, thanks?" Bella shakes her head. "Okay, Rosalie?"

Rosalie looks at a stony Edward. "Edward, I'm sorry for what I did. I really am. And I know you're not ready forgive me..." she turns to Bella. "But I'm with Isla. This isn't the life I'd have chosen for myself. I wish there'd been so vote no for me." She looks at Carlisle amd she says, "so... no."

Rosalie wraps an arm around Isla, who is hating ever second of this vote. Isla wants to rip Bella to shreds because of this. Edward is glaring at her for her thoughts but it doesn't phase her.

It's not like you care for me, she sneers to him and he flinches. It's always Bella first to this family.

"Ememtt?"

Emmett bounds over and he hugs Bella, spinning her around a few times before purring her down. "I vote hell hes! It'd be nice to have another newborn around. We can pick a fight with the Volturi some other way."

"I already think if you as family, so yes," Esme coos and Jasper feels the betrayed feelings in Isla and he looks at her quickly. "Jasper?"

"Edward..."

"You can't go along with this, Carlisle," Edward pleads, "you know what it means."

"You've chocked to love without her, which leaves me no choice," Carlisle says. "I won't lose my son." He looks at Bella. "But Alice has never turned anyone. It's safer if I did it."

Isla suddenly growls lousy before she rushes out and she punches the closest tree.

"Jasper," Esme coos.  "Why did you look at her like that?"

"She feels betrayed," Jasper whispers and the family all looks  at him. "She feels betrayed by all of us but Rosalie. Maybe me, you two, and Emmett."

Emmett frowns and he looks at the balcony, which Isla just jumped off. "Why?"

"This life was forced on her and she thought you'd get that it shouldn't be a choice," Jasper assumes. "I can't go after her, she won't listen to me. Rosalie, you have to."

Rosalie nods. "Of course. I'm not going to hurt a sister."

She rushes off to find Isla.