A/N Hi beautifuls. I know. I'm mad at me too. I have some serious down time coming up, so I truely should be able to get chapters up faster now. Thank you for all those who have reviewed this story and have added it to their Fav/Follow lists. It does mean a lot :) Thanks for sticking with me so far! I'll try not to dissapoint any of you :)

-Last chapter-

"Is Jasper okay?"I ask. Alice leans against the island in the middle of the kitchen. "He feels terrible. This wasn't his idea of letting you in on the secret. Jasper thinks he may have destroyed his friendship with you." My head shot up. "I'm not mad! This doesn't change how I feel about him. It wasn't his fault." I say with conviction.

Carlisle wraps a bandage around the stitched up area, and pats my knee. "There you are, all better."I jump up, stumbling slightly from a head rush. "Great! Now if you'll excuse me, I have to take care of something." I say, practically running out of the house and running straight into a cold hard body.

"We really need to stop meeting like this, Darlin'." Jasper says, steadying me. I smile at him, and mutter, "That's my line."

-Chapter 12-

He looks away from me, and sighs. I know what's coming, and I stop him. "Jasper, don't you dare apologize." I warn. "But… Aubrey, I attacked you." He says. "Your point? It was an accident Jazz. You're not allowed to feel bad. If you want to make up for it though, you can start from the beginning. Tell me about you. I want to know who you are." I say, not breaking eye contact. I want to know this man, this vampire. Sure, the Cullen's not being human changed everything. But all it changed was that I didn't have to wonder anymore. I now knew what made them so special.

Jasper nodded, and took my hands in his. "I'll tell you. I'll tell you my story." "We all will, if that's what you want." Esme says from behind Jazz. I look around. The rest of the family has joined us. "I'd like that very much." I say. "Come with me Aubrey, let's go talk." Jasper says. He takes my hand, and I follow him upstairs. I can feel the eyes of the others on my back, whether out of watchfulness or curiosity I didn't know. Jasper leads me to a door, which he opens to reveal what could only be his room. It was my first time being here. His room was very… Him. It was tastefully made up, probably by the pixi herself, but still had an air of Jasper to it. Bookshelves lined one wall, and upon closer inspection revealed to house mostly books about the civil war. "I was born in Houston in 1844, and at the age of seventeen, I lied about my age and joined the Confederate army. As a kid, I dreamed about being a hero and fighting for the freedom of this country. I moved up the ranks quickly and soon became the youngest Major in the Texas Cavalry, all without seeing any real battle. Shortly after the first battle of Galveston, I was put in charge of evacuating the women and children from the area. I was about a mile outside of the city, heading back to check for stragglers, when I saw them."

"There were three women standing by the road. I went to offer them my assistance, and instead they took my life. I woke up a few days later in a barn and learned the name of the woman that made me this way: Maria." I watched him walk to stare out the large window, his eyes seeing, yet not; traveling back into the time from where he came.

"It wasn't just the north and the south fighting a war. In those times Vampires fought for feeding territory, and Maria was doing just that. So I became one of many new-borns. But eventually I became Maria's 2nd, and I aided her in the creation and control of newborns. I was valuable because of my ability to feel and control emotions. I was stupid. Somehow, I came to believe that Maria loved me. I was a fool. I was blinded by false feelings, so I did everything she asked me to."

"She created many newborns, and left them for me to deal with. When she decided they had outlived their value, she had me kill them. It was hard being around them, but having to kill them… Having to feel every emotion, every worry, every fear, every moment of panic… It became too much. My head eventually cleared and I realized Maria never loved me, and I left. I got away. During my time in Maria's army, at the end, I defied her and let two newborns go. Peter and Charlotte, two old and dear friends of mine. They were a mated pair, and Maria instructed me to kill any mates. But I told them to run. I stayed with them after running away from her army. They're human drinkers, and I fed the same way. But eventually I grew tired of it, and left. I traveled as a nomad for many years trying to control my bloodlust. In 1848 I smelled another vampire in the town I was in. The scent led me to a small diner, and inside is where I found Alice. She told me she had been searching for me, saying she had visions of us being a part of a different kind of coven- one where they only drank blood from animals .I knew from her emotions she was to be trusted. I traveled with her, and we eventually found the Cullen's. They welcomed us with open arms. Edward and Emmet became my brothers. Rosalie and Alice my sisters. Bella joined the family years later. The animal diet has been the hardest for me to cope with. I've had very few slip us. Tonight unfortunately…"He shuddered. "I'm a monster Aubrey. There's no doubt about that."

I walk over to the window and stand in front of him. "I don't think you're a monster." I say looking directly into his eyes, "You should."He answers sadly. "Everything about me draws you in. It's the same with all vampires. We're made to be beautiful, to be mesmerizing. It's to draw innocent prey to us. I could have killed you tonight Aubrey. I'm a danger to you." I interrupt him. "Jasper I'm not leaving. I am not afraid of you. I know you won't hurt me."I say firmly. "I wasn't going to ask you to leave Aubrey." He answers quietly. "I could never send something so precious, someone so perfect away." He says as he pulls me against his chest. "You mean more to me than I could possibly explain."

~high tide~

I was still staying with the Cullen's even though it had been about a month and a half. They were my new family, a safe haven for me that in my years of living I have never had. Surprisingly it took a week for the news of what happened to spread. I hated that this town was so small that everyone knew. I hated the looks of pity, and the pats on the back. I hated everyone telling me things were going to be okay. I wanted them to stop pretending that they understood. At least I had the Cullen's.

The Cullen's. Most questions were geared towards them. Everyone and their mother seemed to have a question about what it was like to live with them, or questions about individuals. Most questions I answered shortly, not wanting to be rude but also not wanting to say too much.

It was cold today. Alice had worked her magic, and had dressed us all tastefully. We arrived at school as usual, in two cars and greeted by the stares of the students. Jasper helped me out of Emmett's jeep, setting me on my feet. Emmett and Rosalie got out of the front with their stuff. We were joined by Edward, Bella and Alice. Jasper had grabbed my hand and held it in his. I could already hear the whispers of the other students, directed at us. I didn't need super hearing to hear them. The bell rang, and we said our goodbyes. Jasper walked me to my first class. Outside the door he hugged me goodbye. "Have a good time in class." He murmured. "I'll try." I said, smiling weakly. At that moment Jessica walked past us, and I can tell by the look on her face she wants answers. Jasper kisses the top of my head and with a smile says "I'll see you at lunch." I smile red in the face.

The truth was I didn't have an answer for Jessica. I didn't know what to call me and Jasper. I didn't know what to call how I felt about him. All I did know, was I had the urge to spend forever with him. It kinda scared me. But maybe that's just cuz feelings scare me period.

I mange to fend off Jessica and her questions in English. I knew there was only more to come.

In math, we were going over proofs when a student aid came in with an office slip. They handed the slip to Mr. Wilkinson, and left. "Aubrey. They're requesting your presence in the office." He says aloud. All eyes shift to me and my heart starts to pound. This could only have to do with my mom. I grabbed my tote bag and my supplies. Grabbing the note, I left class without making eye contact with anyone. I was shaking as I opened the office door. I handed the slip to Mrs. Cope, and was told to go right in to Principle Greene's office. He was sitting at his desk, Chief Swann sitting across from him in one of the two seats in front of his desk. "Miss Reynolds! Good to see you. Please, take a seat." Mr. Greene says pleasantly. "Hello, Aubrey." Chief Swann says. "Hello." I say simply taking a seat. The anxious feeling was growing in my chest, a feeling brought on by just missing Jasper, (For some reason), and being here. "Now, Aubrey. I'm sure you're wondering why you're here. Chief Swann has some news for you." The principle says. "Yes. I do. It took longer than I hoped, but your mom pleaded guilty." The chief said smiling. "Is that a good thing?" I ask, looking at the two men smiling. "Oh yes. It means you won't have to testify. A deal was struck, and she and her lawyer took it. She's getting 6 months, and year's probation. No bail." He explains. "But what I think you'll like the most is, you get to stay with the Cullen's." He was right. I did like that part. A lot.

A/N So what did you all think? I hope you all like this chapter! I'm already working on the next, so expect it soon :D. Reviews are always welcome and appreciated. tell me what you think! It's 4am, and i'm super tired. So i'm gonna go now. I love your faces and i'll see you next time.

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