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But Bella knew what his real problem was. She just had to convince him that she was never going to leave him again; he just had to learn how to share her with Jasper.

Chapter Ten

Bella looked up at Charlie and started to walk over to him. Charlie saw Bella walking and rushed over to pull her into his arms. Jasper felt some extreme feelings of protectiveness and desperation coming from Charlie, and Jasper knew what Charlie was going to do right away—Charlie was going to take Bella away from him forever.

Jasper growled and rushed over to pick up Bella. Charlie growled and hissed, crouching down. Charlie was ready for a fight, no matter what. Charlie knew that he probably would not be able to win a fight with the Major, God of War, but Charlie was willing to do whatever he had to in order to protect his baby girl.

Bella noticed her father's stance and knew that he was going to fight her mate. Bella turned and buried her head in Jasper's neck; Jasper noticed that she started to tremble and whimper so he purred in comfort and ran his hands up and down her back. Her whimpering grew when she heard many vampires coming toward the meadow.

Once Jasper noticed their footfalls he jumped up and crouched in front of his mate growling. Bella started to hyperventilate until Jasper reached behind him and grasped her hand. That was when she noticed that her cowboy was gone and the Major took his place. She curled up against the Major's back and started purring to him.

Peter and Charlotte were the first two into the meadow and saw that Bella had unknowingly wrapped her shield around her and Jasper. They knew what would happen if Charlie tried to get a hold of Jasper with Jasper currently being the Major. Peter spun around and grabbed Charlie right before he could make the mistake that might cost him his life. Charlie growled at Peter, eyes locked on the Major's.

The rest of the Cullens then appeared in the meadow along with Renee. Renee came up beside Charlie and Peter. She tried to reason with Charlie, but he was past reasoning. Then she turned and saw her daughter with her new mate. Renee was so glad that Bella finally found her mate and that Jasper had found the other half of his soul. Renee noticed how Bella was curled around the Major's back trying to get Jasper to come back to her. Renee also noticed how the Major stood protectively in front of his mate, guarding her from the world.

Bella peeked her head around the Major's bicep, wondering what all the commotion was about. Bella saw her Uncle Peter holding on to her daddy for dear life. She noticed the venom running down her father's chin and the venom running down her mate's chin as well. "Mom! What's going on? What's wrong with daddy?"

"Bella sweetie, now isn't the time for small talk. Emmett and I are going to take your father back to the house, and you need to get Jasper to come back," Uncle Petey replied for Renee.

"Ok, Uncle Peter, but I want to know what is going on first. Why is daddy so mad and upset? And why is the Major protecting me from a threat? Is daddy that threat?" Bella once again started to whimper, but this time her whimpers turned into tears and sobs.

Jasper snapped out of Major-mode and scooped Bella up into his arms. Jasper purred and whispered soothing words into her ears. Bella soon calmed down and turned to Peter for answers. Jasper nodded at Peter, and Peter put Charlie into Emmett's grasp.

Peter, Char, and Renee sped over to Jasper and Bella, but yet still keeping a safe distance. The three of them sat down cross-legged mimicking Jasper and Bella. Peter decided to start the discussion and made sure Bella was paying attention.

"Sweetie pie. There is no real threat here today, but your daddy got a little upset when he found out that you and Jasper are mates. Charlie isn't used to seeing you as anything else than his little princess. After you and Jasper left the Cullen's house, everyone was curious as to what happened between you two. I of course was appointed to tell everyone since I am the one with Yoda in my head."

Bella giggled at this comment, breaking some of the tension. Jasper smiled down at Bella and then nodding at Peter, sending him gratitude. Jasper ran his fingers through Bella's hair as Peter continued his explanation.

"Anyways, darlin', I told everyone that we all better watch out because we have a new mated couple on our hands. It took them all a second or two to figure everything out, but then it turned chaotic. Esme, Alice, Rosalie, Renee, and Char were elated; Emmett and Edward were both excited to get to know their new little sis; Carlisle was excited to get to know his new daughter-in-law, but there was one person that was not so happy. Once Charlie put two and two together, he began to yell and scream, saying you are his little princess and that no could take you away from him. Charlie took off in this direction before any of us noticed."

Once Peter finished explaining everything Bella noticed that Charlie was slowly coming closer to the group. The rest of the Cullen went back to their house. Bella wanted so bad to give her daddy a bear hug and tell him that she wouldn't ever leave him no matter what. Jasper felt her longing and unwrapped his arms from around her. She noticed Jasper's withdrawal and thought he was rejecting her. He pulled her to face him.

"Bella! Stop! I am not rejecting you. I just felt that you wanted to give your daddy a hug and some reassurance. I want you to know that I will never hold you back. I want you to go to your daddy. I will always want you and will never reject you. If anything one day you might reject me. Darlin' you are amazing, and beautiful, and smart, and wonderful. I don't deserve-"

Bella stopped his ranting by placing a kiss on his mouth. Jasper deepened the kiss, but they pulled apart when they heard a throat clearing. "Jazz, YOU are amazing, and handsome, and sexy, and strong; and the Major, well let's not get started with him," Bella replied with a smirk. "And thank you. I love you, my handsome cowboy."

"And I love you, my beautiful Bells. Now go and talk with your father," Jasper pulled away with a quick peck on her nose.

Bella smiled at him and ran to her daddy. Charlie pulled his baby girl into his arms. He pulled away slightly and looked at his daughter's face; he could notice a difference, maybe Jasper was good for her. Charlie saw that her eyes sparkled a little more, her cheeks looked rosier, and her whole attitude was happier. Bella could see tears gathering in her daddy's eyes, and she leant forward and kissed his cheek.

"Daddy? Why were you so upset when you found out that Jasper was my mate? Do you not like him?" Bella cried. She just wanted her daddy's approval.

"Oh baby girl. I don't know why I was so upset. I just don't want to lose you. I mean you are my baby girl, and you help me get out of trouble with your mom. I just don't want you to forget about me. But I don't want you to not need me, now that you have Jasper in your life. I think Jasper is the perfect mate for you. He will always give you the best, maybe even better than I could give you," Charlie replied sadly.

"Daddy. I will never leave you," She said as tears fell silently. "You are my daddy. And I will always need my daddy. Besides whom else will I watch cop movies with?" Bella replied sarcastically.

Bella and Charlie laughed. Charlie put Bella back on her feet. Charlie walked over to Renee, and Bella walked back to Jasper. Jasper greeted her with a quick kiss.

"Now Jasper, I don't care if you are Major Jasper Whitlock, or the God of War. That is my little girl that you will be spending the rest of your life with. I want you to take care of her. And if I ever hear that you hurt her, whether physically or emotionally, I WILL hunt you down," Charlie told Jasper.

"Yes, sir. Don't worry. I would give up my life for her, if I had to," Jasper replied.

"So now that we have all talked and made up, can we go back to the house?" Peter said cheekily.

Bella looked at Jasper and sent him a wave of mischievousness. Jasper returned her look with a raised eyebrow. She smiled and jumped in his arms.

"You're on Uncle Petey!" Bella squealed before Jasper took off.

"HEY! No fair! You two cheated," Peter yelled before he snatched up Char and ran after Jasper and Bella.

Peter almost caught up to Jasper when Bella used her shield to keep Peter behind them. Bella and Jasper got in the door and slammed it shut, right as Peter reached the door. Charlotte knew what was coming, and she jumped down from Peter's grasp before he ran right smack into the door. Bella burst into giggles when she heard Peter hit the porch. Jasper chuckled as he sat down on the chair in the living room, pulling Bella onto his lap. Charlie, Renee, and Charlotte came in laughing quietly trying not to disturb Peter, still on the porch.

"Jasper, Peter you two better not have destroyed my door again. Remember what happened last time," Esme called out from the kitchen.

"Sorry mom," Jasper said sheepishly. Bella knew that he would be blushing if he could; Jasper noticed her humor and raised his eyebrow at her. Bella burst out laughing. Then Jasper turned on her and started tickling her.

"Uncle...haha…I call…*gasp*…Uncle…haha…Uncle Petey, please help me!...haha…Jasper was the one who…closed the door,…haha…not me," Bella pleaded.

Just then Peter blurred through the door and swooped Bella up off the floor. Jasper went racing after Peter and Bella.

Everyone else sat in the Cullen's living room laughing at Jasper, Peter, and Bella's antics.

"I can't believe how much Jasper has changed in just a few hours. Bella is such an amazing girl and perfect for Jasper," Esme crowed.

"I know! And Rosalie, she is going to be our new best friend. We are going to have so much fun shopping together, having sleepovers, and doing girly things together," Alice was so excited she was bouncing in her seat. Edward held her hand and tried to calm her down.

"Well now that everyone is back, why don't we formally introduce everyone and get to know each other?" Carlisle said as everyone quieted down.