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The fire that burns in her veins contrasts darkly with the ice that runs through his. Wanting normalcy in the form of a new life, Safina Wells finds this unachievable in the name of Ja...
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"love never claims, it ever gives" -ghandi
In the moment that Edward spoke the words that nobody wanted to hear, the Cullen house went silent. The only noises that could be heard were the breathing that came from Safina, Gabriel and Nessie. Even those noises were muted by the loud thoughts that no one could contain. Edward thought that he would explode with all the voices.
"When are they coming, Ally?" Gabe was the first to speak, and considered the bravest by the family. They wanted to ask, but did not want to know.
"Two, maybe three weeks. It's blurry." They knew that Gabe was the root of the lack of clarity in Alice's vision. Gabe also knew, considering himself a weakness.
Edward spoke up, "Gabe, you're not a weakness. They may not have decided yet."
"Edward's right," Carlisle said, "her visions are contingent on decisions. Either way, we need to be prepared now. I hate to ask the pack for their help considering all the aid they've given us before."
"I'll ask anyway, Carlisle. Jacob and I have an obligation to this family, we have no choice but to protect you." It was clear he was talking to Alice, his eyes were locked on hers in a gaze of wondrous love.
"Thank you, Gabriel," he smiled at his daughter's love, "Jasper, do you have any idea who this could be?"
Jasper was quick to shake his head, "I don't keep in contact with anyone besides Peter and Charlotte. No one's ever been too interested in me," he explained.
Carlisle nodded, also thinking about the person who could be after his son. "I would suggest calling them, son. Let them know what's happening, we could use their help if they're willing to offer."
The Texan gave a curt nod, his attention mainly on Safina, whose worried look scared him.
"Jay, why would anyone be after you?"
"I don't know, Saf." He was honest, he didn't think he had done anything to warrant being hunted like prey. Jasper Whitlock was no prey, he was always the predator.
He knew Safina loved him, it's almost all he ever felt from her: love and admiration. Jasper could only hope that Safina would not be used as a pawn in whoever's game they were playing. Edward gave him a look, reassuring that everything would work out, it always had. That worried Jasper even more, anyone who thought themselves strong enough to take him on, was surely different than any other villain they had faced. Waves of confidence rolled off of Edward's body, and Jasper laughed. Leave it to Edward to be nosing through his brain, then try to help him.
The pack agreed to help, Jacob explained that his tie to Renesmee would always give the Cullens a way of knowing that they would always have help on any battlefield. Carlisle began arranging training days, as he was sure just one would not be enough. Jasper and Emmett would make sure that the perimeter around Safina's house was safe on the nights that Gabe had patrol duties. Rosalie and Alice helped with explaining the situation to Gabe and Safina's parents. They knew it would happen eventually.
"Please take care of her," they begged. Rosalie assured them that nothing would happen to their daughter, even though she wasn't too sure herself.
Safina and Renesmee sat on the sidelines as they watched the wolves and Cullens train for battle. Bella looked to be having the most fun. She was sparring with Edward, one of the fairer fights considering he couldn't anticipate her every move like he could with everyone else. Bella was quick to go for a punch, which her husband blocked, a playful smile on his face. Edward tried to twist her around by her arm, but she only grabbed his neck, throwing him on the ground in a move Safina couldn't even see. When he rose from the ground, he searched for her, then she appeared on his back, having jumped from the tree branches above them.
"Careful there, spidermonkey," Edward smirked, and they shared a kiss which Emmett pretended to gag at. Rosalie elbowed him in the ribs.
"I remember when it was me, watching them train and feeling useless. Trust me, you're not," the mother had said. At one point, Safina was left alone as Jasper called his niece up to fight.
"If it is an army, you're probably our best bet. They won't know you exist, your blood will distract them and your speed and strength will confuse them. The wolves are a great bonus," Jasper explained. He looked so in his element, as if this was who he was born to be.
Safina thought about what he may have been like before his immortality, or even before the war. Was he just as charming to all the southern belles as he was to her? Was he quiet and reserved, just waiting for the right girl?
"Just hate that it took me so long to find her," Jasper's cool breath was on her neck as he whispered into her ear. Had she spoken out loud? "Edward's been tellin' me what you're thinkin'." She locked eyes with the telepath, giving a slight shake of her head and a sideways smile. They both wished it could stay this way.
