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Bella let out a disappointed sigh and nodded. She put on her shift and crawled into bed. "Will you stay with me?"

Jasper knew that he needed to get out of the cabin before he went back on his word. The sight and taste of her made this almost impossible. Almost. "I've got to see to the supplies we picked up before it gets too dark, but I'll be back as soon as I'm done."

"Ok, but hurry!"

Jasper smiled as he bent down to kiss her forehead. "I'll be back before you can even miss me." He walked to the door and opened it. He took a big gulp of the night air as he closed the door, adjusting his breeches. Now…where's that fucker Jacob!

Jasper made his way below to the crew's quarters. He came to Jacob's door and knocked. When he didn't get an answer, he slowly opened the door. The sight before him made him laugh. Jacob lay face down across his bed, his breeches down to his knees. Jasper imagined that he had fallen while trying to get his pants off and just passed out. He thought about just leaving him there, but knew he would be sore as hell when he woke up. Jasper grabbed him by the legs and twisted him around. After a few minutes, he decided to pull his breeches up. There was no way he was going to turn him on his back so that his junk was in Jasper's view. Jacob groaned, but didn't wake up. Jasper considered waking him up so he could explain getting Bella drunk, but thought better of it. The last time anyone tried that, Jacob nearly tore the man limb to limb. Jasper decided that the explanation could wait.

Jasper went up on deck and found Edward. He was directing the men, who were stowing the supplies. Edward turned to Jasper with a shit-eating grin on his face. "I gather Jacob is still alive? I didn't hear any yelling."

Jasper returned the grin. "Yeah, it looks like he passed out while trying to get his breeches off. They made it down to his knees. I decided to wait until tomorrow before I ripped him a new one. I can't believe he got Bella drunk! Now I wish I would've stayed here instead of going ashore."

"Bella drunk is some funny shit!" Edward laughed as he remembered walking in his cabin. "I think I'd like in on their next card game."

Jasper was thinking about his own memories and felt himself getting hard again. He had came so close to doing what he'd been wanting to do to Bella since he first laid eyes on her. He shook his head to clear his thoughts. "We'll be passing an island tomorrow and I was thinking that it would be a perfect time to do any repairs we need to do. We'll stop there for a couple of days."

"So Jasper…" Edward started nonchalantly, "have you thought about what's going to happen when we get home? I really don't think it's fair to keep the girls hanging. I already suggested that Alice open up a dress shop. I've seen her designs and she is really talented. I think she could be happy anywhere as long as she has material, needles and thread." He chuckled as he remembered her supply order.

Jasper thought about what Edward said. "I know it's not fair, but I'm really at a loss. Bella had said that she still wants to marry Breighton, but her eyes tell me different. I just can't imagine her being married to that ass…I don't want to imagine that. I figure I'll just take it day by day and let fate decide."

He was lost in his thoughts when Edward interrupted, "Jasper, when we get back home, I need to get a message to the General regarding the gold. I know he's going to be happy to hear from us. Last I heard, he was going from town to town recruiting soldiers. Our gold couldn't come at a better time."

Jasper knew he spoke the truth. Americans were getting fed up with King George and his minions. He and his crew had spent the last few years preying on British ships carrying gold and other treasures meant to help England's soldiers. He also knew it had been a stroke of luck meeting Demitri and Felix. The two men hated King George as much as the Americans did. They were only too happy to help in the plan to overthrow England's rule over the colonies. Jasper never fully understood what fueled their hatred, but then it didn't matter. They were willing to spy on the English and relate the information they found. He wondered how Bella would react when she found out that her father's ship had been attacked because Jasper knew Lord Swan had been using his ships to funnel money to bolster England's foothold in the colonies.

He nodded his head in reply to Edward. "The rebellion is coming near. We have to make it work, there's no other alternative. King George will make it that much harder on us if we fail." After minutes of silence, Jasper spoke up. "I'm going to go to my cabin. Tomorrow's going to be a big day. We don't have that many repairs to make, but I think the girls will be glad to set their feet on dry land for a while. Good night, Edward."

"Good night, Jasper" he replied as he returned his attention to the task at hand. He wanted to get the supplies put up and get to bed. He thought about Alice and had to smile. Although she was beautiful on the outside, he knew she was just as beautiful on the inside. She was very loyal to Bella, and to Edward, that loyalty spoke volumes. He remembered the kiss they had shared and the knowledge they both had that it wouldn't go any further. Edward felt very protective of her already and knew that feeling would only grow before they finally reached home. He was more than willing to help her open her dress shop if that was what she wanted to do. At least he had it easier than Jasper. He shook his head when he thought about what his cousin, and best friend, was going to have to endure when he got home. Maria was a total bitch and would not be happy to know a younger, more beautiful girl had shared his cabin. Although he hadn't known Bella long, he knew she wouldn't take any shit from Maria and that thought put a smile on his face. He never thought Maria was worthy of Jasper. She was a vindictive bitch, but managed to hide that part of her from Jasper. This is going to be good and I sure am glad I've got a front seat for the show!

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Bella woke up the next morning feeling like shit. She felt like drums were beating in her head and her mouth full of cotton. Jasper felt her move underneath his arm and opened his eyes. She groaned out loud. "Uuugggghhhh…remind me never to do that again!"

Jasper couldn't help but chuckle. "Drinking too much is a hard lesson to learn, but it will get better." He got out of bed and walked to his desk, not bothering to put any clothes on. Bella couldn't take her eyes off of him. He grabbed a bottle of brandy out of one of the drawers and poured some in a snifter. "Here, drink this. It'll make you feel better."

"You have got to be kidding me! I am not drinking anymore liquor."

"Trust me Bella. This is what we call the hair-of-the-dog. It will calm the pounding in your head…I promise." He held out the snifter to her, waiting for her to take it.

She took it and downed it all in one gulp. She immediately began choking and trying to catch her breath. Once the fire settled in her stomach, she could feel the warmth move through her veins. She looked up at Jasper with tears in her eyes and stiffened her back at the amusement she saw in his face. "What?" she demanded.

Jasper shook his head and reached for his clothes. "I should have warned you, but I really thought you would just nurse the drink."

"Hmph…" Bella primly stuck her nose up in the air and turned to gather her clothes. As she started putting on the breeches and shirt, she kept sneaking glances over at a very naked Jasper. She just couldn't get enough of his fine physique.

The ogling of his body was not lost on Jasper. "You know, if you really want to look at me without any clothes on, all you have to do is ask."

Although Bella knew her face was flaming red, she tried to hide her embarrassment. She slowly looked up and down Jasper's body and winked at him. "I'll remember that." She finished getting dressed and headed out the door. She really didn't want to go anywhere but back to bed, but she couldn't stay in the cabin after getting caught by Jasper.

Jasper watched her retreating body in shock. He regained his composure and laughed to himself. What a cheeky girl she is he thought to himself. He pulled his clothes on and went out the door to find Jacob. He had something special planned for Bella and he wanted to make sure everything was ready.

She spied Jacob walking very slowly on the deck. When his eyes met hers, she couldn't help but smirk at him. Serves him right! It was his idea to gamble with shots of whiskey. She knocked on Edward's door and entered when she heard Alice yell out at her. She went in and sank into the nearest chair. She looked around but didn't see Edward. "Alice…why did you let me drink so much last night?"

Alice started laughing. "Oh Bella! There wasn't anything I could do or say to stop you. You were hell-bent on beating him. I've got to admit, I wouldn't have missed it for the world. A drunk Jacob was funnier than a drunk Bella!"

"Alice! I practically threw myself at Jasper when we got back to our cabin. I thought I was winning until he pulled away. There I was, drunk and begging for him to take me and he just rejected me." Bella looked down at her hands laying in her lap.

The fact that Bella had said 'our cabin' was not lost on Alice. She walked over to Bella and put her arm around her. "Bella, did you ever stop to think it wasn't him rejecting you per se, he was just rejecting the circumstances. What kind of gentleman would he be if he ravaged you while you were drunk?"

Bella snorted. "You really like the word 'ravage', don't you? I don't know what it's going to take to make him give me what I want."

Alice's blue eyes shone with glee. "Bella, you don't know how long I've waited for you to realize you are a female with needs. I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. I've seen the way he looks at you and I can almost promise you it won't be long."

"He said something about a surprise today. Maybe that's what it is. He's going to finally make me a woman!" Bella laughed.

Alice gave her a big hug. "You know Bella, Edward did say something about Jasper being excited about the surprise, so you could be right. I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you. I know you're inexperienced, so if there's anything you want to know, you can ask me."

Bella flushed. "I've got questions about everything. I know it'll hurt, but how bad?"

"It will only hurt for a few minutes. If Jasper is the gentleman I think he is, he will give you time to adjust to him."

Bella remembered his huge cock and her eyes went wide. "Oh my gosh Alice. He's huge! What if it doesn't fit?"

Alice started giggling. "Oh lucky you!" At Bella's scowl, she continued, "Bella, it will fit, trust me. It might be a little tricky at first, but don't worry about it. I'm sure Jasper will get you so worked up you won't even notice."

"I won't know what I'm doing. What if I just lay there?"

Alice almost rolled on the floor laughing. "If that happens, Jasper's not doing it right." Bella just scowled at her. "Ok, let me ask you this. When he kisses you, how do you feel?"

Bella thought back to the times they had kissed. She remembered the tight feeling she got in the pit of her stomach & the wetness between her legs. She had wanted to rub her thighs together to get some friction going. When she recalled Jasper saying something about earth-shattering, toe-curling orgasms, her face turned red. "Ok, I see your point."

Alice grabbed her hands and looked directly in Bella's eyes. "Really, Bella, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Just remember to relax and let your body feel what its feeling."

Bella didn't know if Alice was right, but she had learned long ago to never bet against her best friend. She started biting her lower lip and nodded. Suddenly she heard yelling from outside and pulled Alice with her to the door. They stood outside, looked around and then at each other. "I wonder where we are. This can't be the colonies already." Bella looked ahead of her, the first thing capturing her attention were the trees. Tall trees with leaves shooting off the top of them. She really couldn't land because they were too far away, but she strained her eyes trying to see anyway. She saw Jasper shouting out orders and tried to get his attention. He finally noticed her and walked over. "Jasper, what's going on? Where are we?"

A/N sorry for the cliffie, but I wanted to get this posted. The whole island adventure will be posted tomorrow. I'm already halfway thru with it and believe me, it will be worth the long wait! lol

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