CHAPTER SIX

NEW DEVELOPMENTS


"What do you think you are doing!?" My mother shouted into the phone when Dad handed it to me, fighting a proud grin.

I smirked to myself, "Don't say I didn't warn you."

"You and your father are-"

"Dad didn't have anything to do with this. My name is on the deed to the house and the will Grandma left. The house is mine for all intents and purposes. I warned you that if you pushed, your luck would run out. So when I hear from Dad that you're appealing the court case for full custody of Bianca, I decided that you've had enough luck."

"How dare you!"

"How dare I?" I scoffed, "How dare you! You are a pathetic excuse for a mother and I will not let you take Bianca away from all her friends and family. No judge will give a little girl over to a homeless woman."

"We'll just see about that. I won't be kicked out of my home, Heather."

"It isn't your home, mother. It's ours. And I have every legal right to see you on the streets. So you better start packing. 'Cause that last notice will appear on the door soon."


"Did you find any leads?" Edward asked.

Jasper shook his head, his arm around across my shoulders as I nibbled on the dinner Esme made. Bianca was in the other room playing with Rosalie. Rosalie was mush around the kid. Probably because she'd always wanted kids. "No sign of the intruder. But Victoria continues to make appearances."

I looked up at him, "Are you serious? What is she waiting around for?"

"She's keeping us distracted," Carlisle told me.

"From what? Seattle?"

"Or the intruder. Or something else."

"Alice can keep tracking her decisions but we have to track her on the ground," Edward said.

Jasper, Edward and Carlisle discussed strategies. I got up to go into the next room. Bianca and Rosalie were playing with dollies. Rosalie smiled down at her as she spoke in a high pitched voice. I could see the wanting in her eyes. It was a shame that she couldn't have that. But she could spend as much time with Bianca as she wanted.

My mind went over all the things that were coming up for my future. There was some fight coming. And it was going to be dangerous. Then I was going to have to turn into a vampire. I was going to have to fake my death eventually. And then we'd have to leave. The Culles agreed I could keep contact with Bianca, because she already knew and she was an imprint so it wouldn't do any harm. But I'd never see my dad again. Or Diana. Or Mitchell. Or Richard. And after a while, they'd all die anyway.

But I'd have Jasper. And the Cullens. I'd have happiness with them.


"When we were five, they asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up..." Jessica spoke into the microphone, "Our answers were things like astronaut, president... Or in my case, princess." There were chuckles from the crowd.

I felt Jasper envelop my hand in his and hold them in his lap. I looked over at him and smiled. He gently kissed my hand in his before looking forward.

"When we were ten, they asked again and we answered – rock star, cowboy, or in my case, gold medalist. But now that we've grown up, they want a serious answer. Well, how 'bout this: who the hell knows!?"

She blushed at the rush of cursing as hoots enveloped the crowd.

"This isn't the time to make hard and fast decisions, it's the time to make mistakes. Take the wrong train and get stuck somewhere chill. Fall in love – a lot." I smiled secretively at Jasper as he fingered my engagement ring. "Major in philosophy 'cause there's no way to make a career out of that. Change your mind. Then change it again, because nothing is permanent..."

Jasper's hand tightened on mine. He wanted to change my mind about becoming a vampire. But that wasn't going to happen. I wanted him, forever, and I would become a vampire to do that.

"So make as many mistakes as you can. That way, someday, when they ask again, what we want to be... we won't have to guess. We'll know."


"I'm so proud of you, Heather," Dad said as he and Bianca hugged me.

I smiled up at him as I took my cap off, "Thanks dad."

I felt Jasper come stand behind me. Dad politely smiled at Jasper, "Congratulations to you too, Jasper."

Jasper smiled cordially, "Thank you Mr. Vincent."

Dad blushed, "I think you can call me Samuel now."

Jasper shook his head, "Alright... Samuel."


Jasper and I were slow dancing when Alice had a vision that the newborns were coming here. So we ended up meeting in another room after the party was over.

"How long?" Edward asked as he wrapped his arms around Tanya.

"They'll be here in four days," Alice answered.

Jasper growled into my hair as I rubbed his arms to try and comfort him.

"This could turn into a blood bath," Carlisle blanched.

"Someone's going to attack Forks?" Jake asked as he clasped Bella's hand in his.

I nodded, "There's an army of newborns in Seattle. And they're gunning for us."

"Who's behind it?" Edward asked, eyes off-focus.

"I didn't see anyone familiar – except one," Alice said.

"Yes, the missing boy. Riley Biers. But he didn't start this."

"Whoever did is staying out of the action," Alice explained.

"They're hiding," I said.

"Only the Volturi would know about Alice's visions," Edward said.

"Either way, the army is coming and our odds aren't good," Jasper said.

I whimpered and laid my face into his neck. He wrapped his arms snugly around me and tried to send calming waves to me.

"How many are there?" Quil asked.

"Enough," Jasper growled.

"What are they after?" Embry asked.

"They were passing Heather and Bella's stuff around. A blouse and a notebook," Alice said.

I lifted my face up to look at her, "My poetry notebook. It's been missing."

"That's what he was doing in our rooms," Bella realized.

"What the hell does this mean?" Jacob growled out.

"It means an ugly fight. With lives lost," Carlisle said anguished.

A couple tears fell down from my face and I dug my face back into Jasper's chest.

Then I heard Jacob say, "We're in."

"What?" Bella gasped, "No, you'll get yourself killed!"

"Please," Jacob scoffed, "It's what we were made for."

"But-"

"You believe Sam will agree to this... understanding?" Carlisle interrupted Bella.

"If that's a fancy word for fighting together, yeah. We happen to live here, too," Jacob said with sarcasm.

"Jasper?" Carlisle said.

I looked up at my Jasper as he took a moment to consider it, "They'll give us the numbers. And the newborns won't know werewolves even exist. That'll give us an edge."

"No," Bella protested, "Don't. You'll get hurt."

Jacob scoffed again.

Carlisle ignored it though, "We'll have to coordinate. Fighting newborns requires knowledge that Jasper has. We were already planning a strategic meeting. You're welcome to join us."

"Name the time and place."

Bella and Jacob fought over the new development. I decided to spend the night at the Cullens that night because it was late. I called to let my Dad know first before meeting Jasper in his room.

The first thing I noticed was that there was a bed. I looked at him curiously, "You got rid of the couch?"

Jasper shrugged and held my hand, "I thought you'd like something more comfortable to sleep in since you sleep over more often now."

I nodded, "Nice thinking. You gonna join me?"

Jasper grew solemn, "Heather... That is dangerous."

I walked up to him and cupped his face, "I know that. But I don't want to still be a virgin when I turn. It won't be the same. And I know nothing bad will happen."

"How can you know that?" Jasper asked incredulously.

I shrugged, "I just know. I'm only asking you to try."

"Marry me first," Jasper said, pouting.

I rolled my eyes, "I already agreed to marry you and you know we won't have time for that. I want you now, Jasper."

I leaned up and kissed him. He stood frozen for a while, unmoving and unresponsive. But after much coaxing from me, his lips started moving with mine. I pulled back, to show I wasn't trying to trick him. I kissed his cheek and sat on the bed, "I only ask that you try, Jasper."

He slowly took a seat on the bed beside me. I crawled to the pillows and laid down, patting the spot by me. When he laid beside me, I kissed his cheek. I held his neck with my hand and leaned in to kiss his lips. I rolled my body to rest on top of his and pushed my lips harder and faster on his, causing him to stiffen. I slowed down, being patient, and tried to send him calming feelings.

Eventually he loosened up and kissed me back. He ran a hand through my hair, his cold skin feeling good against my heated skin. I put my legs on either side of his hips, straddling him. I leaned on my forearms and started peppering kisses up his jaw and down his neck. His grip tightened on my hair as he pulled my face away from his neck. "Alright, darling, you win."

The next second, I was on my back and he was hovering over me, in between my legs. He laid kisses all the way down my neck while I lifted my shirt up. He helped me pull it off and I started unbuttoning his shirt. He took off both my and his pants. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him like a starving child. He suddenly stiffened so I pulled away. His eyes were getting darker.

I rubbed his face with my hands and whispered, "It's okay. You're alright. You're my Jasper. Stay my Jasper."

He was still for a while, trying to get a hold of himself and get control again. I waited patiently. He closed his eyes maybe four minutes later and started kissing me again. I sighed into his mouth, "I love you Jasper..."


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