Possession
Chapter One "Lust in Blood"
The wind suddenly changed direction. Jasper frowned. It was usually still in the summer. Ahead of him, the lion froze, nose in the air, nostrils flared.
Damn.
Jasper stilled completely, knowing he'd pass for a lawn gnome from hell. Alice would be more than willing to supply the complete ensemble. All it would take was for Edward to hear his thoughts and…
Happy Halloween Jasper! He murmured in a voice too low for any mammal to hear. Last year's Zorro themed charade with one hundred percent authentic swords, boots and mask were a bit much for his taste.
The air ruffled behind him and carried his scent towards the open nostrils of the mountain lion. The air swerved again and flew straight into Jasper's open taste buds. The scent caused a dry burning sensation in the back of the throat. The burning continued throughout Jasper's whole body until it ignited every one of his nerve endings to scream as if on fire. The ignition catapulted an instinct that clouded every other thought in Jasper's mind like a brick wall.
It was time to kill.
The lion caught the scent and locked its bright orange eyes with Jasper's frame. Whether or not it knew was Jasper was didn't seem to matter. It turned away and leapt further into the mountain. It didn't have a chance.
Automatically, Jasper's legs shifted into motion. With inhuman speed and accuracy, Jasper soared over the top of the mountain, following the scent so closely that he could drink it in. Under his feet, the earth seemed the one to be moving, as if the planet recognized the power of a greater being and gave way before it. The lion pushed it self at full speed down the mountain. Jasper reached the edge of a cliff, watching it turn wildly into the forest.
A smile curled over his lips as one foot stepped away from the rock. The second followed and Jasper flew through the air. A mid cry of excitement leapt from his throat. The air rushed around his hair and face as he fell. The brush beneath him took the force of his landing as he charged further into the forest, closing the distance with every stride.
He could taste the dead cells and hair dropped by the lion now. So close. One clawed paw reached forward, gripping the tail, and clamped down with all the awesome strength of a vampire's granite strength.
The cat whirled around and hissed, as Jasper swung it back towards him. One giant paw swiped across his face, leaving the cat's razor sharp nails broken to the quick. Jasper took that paw and crushed it into the ground. The lion screamed and sank its fangs into Jasper's arm.
There was no pain, no scar, not even a scratch.
The lion screamed in agony. Jasper barred its teeth. Leaning forward, pressing his body against the beast, he tore open the cat's neck with his teeth. The struggling slowed as blood rushed from the veins.
Not as good as human blood but enough. It was enough to stop the thirst, for now. It would suffice well. Jasper breathed it all in, the last scent of the cat, his prey. With a sigh Jasper leaned in closer.
And drank.
The blood eased the dry burning in his throat and calmed all the nerves throughout the body in one full swallow. But the taste of it, the fierceness, the power, joy in the kill, consumed Jasper until the last drop had been consumed.
Standing up, he wiped the blood from his lips. Staring at the mangled body of the lion, he sighed heavily, allowing the leaving air to deflate his chest. It meant nothing. Better this than a human life.
Looking up into the sun, he could feel the sun's rays penetrate his skin like a prism. Little rainbows of bright light danced around the trees of the forest. Alice would have to cancel her shopping plans with Nessie. He chuckled. This would be the second time in a row. The child needed new cloths every couple of months, she just grew so fast.
More time alone. Jasper thought with another smile.
Turning around towards the mansion, he left the carcass to dissolve into the earth.
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