Preface
I threw myself at Edward, a growl of rage escaping my throat, as we smashed through Bella's window. Herbrown eyes widened, her shriek of terror chasing us as we fell, her scent fading in the descent, drown out by the clean scent of the rain.
The burn in my throat faded along with the sight and smell of her blood, and I drew myself together, falling into a crouch, as Edward backed toward the forest, snarling. He was nearly at the edge, preparing to fade into the trees, when I leapt, my spring carrying me effortlessly into the air. Edward turned and ran, his emotions flickering between anger and fear.
And rightfully so. He had interrupted me during the turning point; the point I had been longing for so long. Bella had been waiting, her body stretched out beneath me, her scent flowing in tantalizing waves, her blood pumping, her heart racing, her lips moving.
Whispering my name, calling, begging me. "Jasper! Jasper, please!" I had been oh-so-close.
And then that bastard had snatched it away. He had leapt through the window I had neglected to close, driving me from her, threatening me, getting in the way of what I desired the most: My sweet Bella.
I tailed him; he was only seconds ahead of me, but his speed and abilities made those seconds seem like hours, those feet like miles. He may be able to read my mind, but I had experience, something he didn't. Years of battling newborns made even a nearly century old vampire like Edward seem like a vampire barely out of his first year.
With a burst of speed, I veered left, making a large, curving hook around Edward, until I was about a hundred yards ahead of him, in a reasonably clear area.
I climbed a tall pine quickly, my motions nearly silent. About three-fourths of the way up, I paused, perching on a strong branch. My eyes scanned the dark forest, seeking Edward. I waiting for something, to reach me; his scent, the barest sounds of movement…
Or the waves of anger and fear, still rolling off him in never-ending waves as he neared me.
"Gotcha." I whispered the sound no more than a wisp of air passing through my lips. Keeping my mind carefully blank, I shifted, as Edward paused, in the middle of the clearing; this was all too easy.
I sprang from the tree, toward his back, ready to tear his head from his body as soon as I landed. I grinned in anticipation, relishing the thought of defeating my one obstacle to the one I craved.
Edward turned at the last second, catching me off guard. He threw me into the trunk of the tree I had just leapt from, causing it to shake. Several branches fell, hitting us, and bouncing off harmlessly.
I struggled, but Edward's grip tightened, surprising me. One hand came up, catching me in the throat painfully.
"Someone's been hitting the big game, eh? Like steroids for vamps." I chuckled weakly, wheezing my words. Edward growled, his hand flexing around my throat again. I didn't need to breathe, but the feeling of my windpipe being crushed was still painful.
"You won't hurt Bella. I won't let you." snarled Edward through clenched teeth.Hatred oozed from every syllable
"Don't be a hypocrite, Cullen," I chuckled as he gripped my throat even harder. "You want her as bad as I do."
"You're wrong!" screamed Edward, now applying tremendous pressure to my neck.
"You know its true Cullen." I said as I looked him straight in the eyes "I can see the thirst in your eyes;I could feel the lust coming off you in sheets." He looked away as his head dropped
"Say your prayers, Jasper Whitlock. You'll never touch Bella again." Edward growled, his nails slowly digging into my marble skin.
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