“NO!” I shouted as I burst through the familiar front door.

Jane wheeled around from her position at Charlie’s throat, her eyes narrowed as she caught sight of me. Charlie collapsed to the ground, shaking in fear, his eyes wide with horror.

“You know the rules.” Jane snarled. Hunger lacing every one of her features as she eyed Edward, Alice, Jasper, and Myself. “He knows too much, he can’t live. We cannot be revealed.”

“Leave him alone.” I growled deliberately.

“Ohh, Bella…. You may have been able to save your little werewolf buddy, but you’re not getting away with this one.” She mocked. “If I had the patience to deal with the awful stench, I would go off him myself, but its just not worth it. Your father on the other hand has a distinctively pleasing aroma…”

“Don’t.” I set my jaw firmly, preparing to spring if she made any movement towards him.

Her eyes became alive with a glint of cruelty as she flicked her gaze to Edward. Edward let out a moan of agony and collapsed to the floor beside me.

“STOP!” I shrieked!

Edwards pain ceased as her vile laughter filled the room and she broke her contact with his mind.

“Bella, Bella… I thought you were smarter than this. The Volturi aren’t ones for making deals and making exceptions…. Unless of course you are one of us.” She smiled deviously.

Esme, Rosalie, Emmett and Carlisle burst through the door behind us at that moment – their eyes wide with panic as they surveyed the situation.

“Carlisle, pity you had to arrive.” Jane frowned. “I did so hope to keep our dignity in your eyes at least.”

“Jane, leave Charlie out of this.” He pleaded softly.

“I’m afraid that I can’t do that.” She denied. “Unless of course you want to take him on as a vampire also…”

“Leave him alone.” I growled again.

“No? Bella doesn’t want parental supervision again?” She chuckled coldly. “It seems he is not such an asset to you after all.”

“Jane, this is a bad idea.” Esme stepped forward. “Charlie is the police chief. His disappearance would be followed by an extensive search and investigation. If your purpose here is to protect our existence from mortal knowledge, you would be farther ahead to leave him alive and save yourself the trouble.”