𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑱𝒂𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒆

Chapter 12: Flames of Betrayal

Theo had been trying to focus on his studies, but the events of the past few days weighed heavily on his mind. Despite the efforts to move past the tension with Bella, there was an underlying sense of unease that refused to dissipate.

As he sat in the living room, lost in thought, the sound of voices from the kitchen caught Theo's attention. He listened intently, his heart sinking as he heard Bella's voice rising in anger.

Curiosity getting the better of him, Theo approached the kitchen and paused in the doorway, his blood running cold as he heard Bella's accusations.

"He's been abusing me, all this time," Bella spat, her voice dripping with venom as she turned to face the Cullen family gathered before her. "You have to believe me."

Theo felt a surge of disbelief and anger rise within him at Bella's words. He had never laid a hand on her, and yet she was painting him as the villain in her twisted narrative.

Before he could react, Bella and Edward exchanged a glance, a silent understanding passing between them. Theo's blood ran cold as he realized what they were planning.

As Bella and Edward approached him, Theo felt a surge of panic course through him. He knew that he was no match for Edward's strength, and he braced himself for the inevitable confrontation.

But as Edward reached out to grab him, something within Theo snapped. He felt the flames within him ignite, coursing through his veins like liquid fire. And before he could stop himself, he unleashed his power on Edward, turning his insides to molten flames.

Edward screamed in agony as the flames consumed him, his body writhing in pain. Bella looked on in horror, unable to comprehend what was happening before her eyes.

Just as Theo thought he couldn't control the blaze any longer, Rosalie and Jasper stepped in. Rosalie wrapped her arms around him, her touch a soothing balm against the chaos raging within him. And Jasper growled menacingly at Edward and Bella, his eyes flashing with fury.

"Enough," Rosalie said firmly, her voice cutting through the chaos like a knife. "Theo, you need to calm down. You're stronger than this."

With Rosalie's guidance, Theo struggled to reign in his power, the flames flickering and dying down until they were nothing more than embers.

As the dust settled, Theo looked around at the shocked faces of the Cullen family, his heart heavy with guilt and remorse. He knew that he had crossed a line, but in that moment, all he could think about was protecting himself from the betrayal of those he had once considered family.