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Bella POV
It has been two weeks since we moved to this newly rented house in San Antonio. The insurance money with everything Charlie left me added up to quite a bit. I was no longer bound to Forks. I was free of the gloom and dreary that it represented.
Having wasted no time in selling off our house in Forks, I now proudly owned my own little mansion in Alaska. It should be ready in a few months. The transactions were tedious but nothing was difficult when you've got a vampire brother 'with connections', and not to mention the alluring charm and cunningness of said brother's mate.
Thinking of Rose, actually brings me back to my current predicament; I was currently situated on the porch swing awaiting the arrival of this mystery guest that Rose warned me about. No amount of persuasion or cunningness made her reveal the identity of this guest. I had come quiet close to begging her but my pride finally managed to kick me in the rear before I stooped down to that level.
In the end, all I got from Rose was a 'You'll see' along with what I can only assume was a stupid smirk on her stupid face.
Apparently patience is not one of my virtues.
Leah was currently in Seattle, having taken over the task of getting Vicky her new identity. Leah's fondness for law landed her this job. Emmett had assured me that if anyone can instill fear in Jenks, it's 'pocket-full-of-sunshine' Leah. Poor bloke, I snorted. I actually did pity him.
Paul and Vicky are still in their honeymoon phase, although they are not married. They are currently living out one of Paul's crude fantasies, heaven knows where. But I sure as hell am not curious and told Vicky as much when she started to elaborate.
Now if only my stupid guest would turn up, I could do something productive and get this surprise out of my way. So I sat on the porch swing mulling over the identity of my guest. There was an excited flutter in my stomach at the thought of the visitor. Somehow, I was fairly certain I knew this person or more specifically vampire.
I just hope that it is not him.
Little did I know that as usual god seldom answers my prayers. And my worst fears were about to come true.
Leah POV
I came to Seattle today to visit Jenks. That piece of slime is so greedy for money that he wouldn't care if you went to him to cover up a murder. Works for me. Less questions, more money and perfect paperwork.
Don't question how I am so well informed about all this. Living, or more specifically, being surrounding by hot-headed werewolves makes one adept at cover-ups as well as in dealing with shoddy beings. It does not hurt that I plan to complete college and become a lawyer.
God knows with Paul around we need a lawyer in the family, as nobody knows what kind of fuckery he can get into. And mind you, the word 'subtle' does not exist in his dictionary.
I am the only person in my family planning to attend college, Bella didn't even finish her graduation, what with the war and Charlie; Vicky has never been to school and Paul is a dropout. Although Paul works at a nearby car shop as a mechanic and Bella is working on her novel. A vampire romance novel. Urgh! I don't understand why people love vampires so much; we werewolves are so much cooler.
We guys are planning to move to Alaska in a year's time, Bella purchased a huge house there with adjoining ten-acres of property. At least we will be able to phase at will and be ourselves over there.
San Antonio is nice, I like it there and living with my family is awesome. But we live in a fairly populated neighborhood and with mine and Paul's tempers; we are always on the verge of phasing. And two huge wolves in the backyard don't go un-noticed by neighbors.
Once I was so mad at that fucker, he was roaming around the house in my favorite bikini, yup that's Paul, he has a sick sense of humor and no shame at all, I was so mad that I phased and ripped that fucker a new one. Once, old Mrs. Tilman (our nosy neighbor) saw me in all my werewolf glory in the backyard and rushed back into her house' and called animal control, when those animal control people came to our house inquiring- I do not know, why they even bothered, the idea itself should be absurd to the humans at least- we were able to put if off saying it was an old-woman's imagination at work. All of us were extra careful then.
Thank god she did not see me phase, there's only so much you could blame on poor eyesight and crazy imagination, the rumors around would have been nasty. Poor lady she still believes there is a wolf on the loose in our neighborhood. I feel bad for her. Insensitive Paul actually spooked and scared her by saying that he had seen the wolf around too. Once he actually went to her house and told her that he saw the wolf lurking around her house, that poor lady almost had a heart attack. Paul could not walk for three days straight after that, us three girls made sure of that. Vicky had actually dragged Paul by his ear to Mrs. Tillman's house and asked him to apologize and assure her that there were no wolves lurking around anywhere. Paul is such an jackass, how many ever times he has his ass whopped, he still never changes and is always his normal asshole self. Idiot. Insensitive jerk.
Yea, our secluded house in Alaska will be a fresh change.
I just got off my flight and was heading towards my car when I smelled a vampire. I was immediately on alert; I knew my smell alone would be the reason for the curious bloodsucker to come seek me out. I don't smell very pleasant to vampires and any person- especially nosy vamps- would want to come see the source of the stench. Well they dint smell like roses to me either. Thank god after the imprinting shit with Paul, Vicky lost the sickly sweet scent of hers. I think since she is mated to a shape shifter her scent is not so overwhelming to us. I don't give a flying fuck about the reason behind her pleasant scent as long as it stays that way.
I did not want any sort of showdown at the airport with the leech and invite unwanted attention, so I made my way to the adjoining forest area, it was secluded there and I knew I would be able to tear the fucker apart and torch his ass without having to worry about garnering any human attention. I carried my kick-ass weapon with me at all times. A zippo.
Oye, I am a smart bitch, also, nothing is more scary to a vampire than fire. All I would have to do is just rip him apart first, their venom is all the fuel I'd need.
My senses were at their werewolf-best and I could hear a pair of footsteps slowly approaching as I waited for the leech to come into view.
Haven't vamps ever heard the phrase 'Curiosity killed the cat'; it was going to kill a bloodsucker today, that's for sure.
He slowly approached and I noticed that he was well built. Guess it might not be so easy to rip him apart, but it was too late to call in reinforcements, who would I call anyways, Vicky and Paul were out at a weekend getaway and Bells said she was at our house, easily an hour away. Shitty 'welcome' home I tell you, but I still love those fuckers.
The vampire was fully in sight now, I started shaking, telltale signs that I was just on the verge of phasing. The leech stood there staring at me, creepy bastard, it angered me even more. I saw the bloodsuckers face, his eyes were blood red, so without further ado I phased. Vicky had red eyes, but she is a vigilante of sorts. She only feeds off of scum, people who don't have a right to live. Though now, her eyes are dark brown, Bella really did wonders on her, anyway, Vicky's eyes are really dark brown so she does not set-off my werewolf instincts even when I know she hunts humans.
This guy though I dint know him and I was not going to take any risks, so not-phasing and chatting was out of question.
The moment I phased and looked into his eyes though, my world stopped. Fuck me running. I fucking imprinted on him. A vampire. Awesome, I love Vicky and Paul, but imprinting on a vampire is not something I wanted, I don't even know what I wanted in the imprinting department, but god sure loves to surprise me.
Hmm, now what to do, I dint have any clothes on and I sure as hell was not going to phase back in front of him. Shit! He looked dumbstruck, I surely took him by surprise, or maybe he recognized our bond too. What the fuck do I do now?
Putting my precious ego aside, I started to go behind a tree so that I could phase back. He started to follow. Idiot. I growled and snapped my teeth at him. He halted his moments and let me continue with the most embarrassing moment of my freaking life.
I phased back behind the tree and peeped at him. His jaw dropped. What can I say, I am pretty. Some of my pride returned as did my sassy self, "You don't want to catch flies " I told him.
"Hmm? Oh! I am sorry miss" he replied.
Aww! How sweet. He looks so cute.
Oh well look at him, doesn't he look yummy.
Shut up horny Leah! Bad! You're naked and you just met him. You don't want to look like a bitch in heat.
Pfft!, you are a bitch and since you're already naked, might as well make use of it.
Shut up!Oh god, I am talking to myself and he is looking at me funny.
Way to make a first impression.
I said 'SHUT UP'
Aahh. No need to yell bitch. You're on your own.
Thank god. Yummy vamp was still staring at me.
" Will you make yourself useful and get me a pair of clothes. I know you will be able to sniff out my baggage at the parking, I left it near my car. Now shoo"
"Huh?"
Oh my god, did I imprint on a mentally retarded vamp. Just my luck. I tried again
"I said will you get me a pair of clothes from my bag or should I just step out naked?"
"Huh?"
Again. Seriously, what's wrong with him. Urghhh! I am losing my patience; I might as well phase back and knock some sense into him.
"H-E-L-L-O, knock-knock"
"Oh. I apologize. It's just that I am a little surprised"
Like I don't know. Tell me something new.
He continued "I will get you your clothes. But promise me that you will be right here when I return"
Like I am going to run away anywhere naked, "Ya think"
"Yeah right. I am just a little overwhelmed right now. I'll get your clothes, and then we will talk"
Thank heavens. With that he left.
Bella POV
Oh My God! I mentally cried. Jasper has never looked so hot. That sounds stupid as vampires never change. Maybe my human eyes were extremely weak. How could I have thought Edward to be perfect when this fine specimen was around? Stupid human Bella.
God, he looked sexy.
He seemed to be carved from stone. Beautiful and chiseled. His dark black eyes reflected danger, his gaze trying to hold me captive. His nose was flared and his jaw clenched. Just a hint of untamed below the surface. A part of me feared the consequences of him losing whatever little control he seemed to have whereas a little part of me feverishly hoped he would just let go. Let loose the dangerous side of him.
Gah! Get a hold over yourself. Some irritating voice in my head screamed.
I was busy raking my eyes over him than actually look at him. Damn these hormones, I should at least be able to look in his eyes as I speak.
I know my eyes were unstaring and wide open in shock, yet admiring his insanely beautiful features. I was looking at him but not really. A sudden motion captured my attention. Mental Swoon. Did Jasper just lick his lips?
Good job Bella! I mentally chastised myself. Apparently making myself look stupid was the one human trait that the supernatural side in me decided to retain.
"Hello Bella" Oh my! His voice. It's like liquid chocolate. I want to roll around in it. Forever
Urgh! I mentally groan. I swear to God that if I pant or swoon, I am going to fucking kill myself. I mentally imagine myself to tug on my big girl panties. Maybe if I don't have to look at him, it could stop horny-me from jumping him.
Shaking my head, I step forward to hug him, determined to not make a fool of myself.
Blank
Blank
Shit! My mind just went into overload.
Dear god! If only hugging him could paralyze me with such lust, I am fucking doomed. I swear one swoon worthy glance from him and I will just fall apart.
Scratch that. Me hugging jasper is nothing compared to him wrapping me up in his arms. I want to purr. Mmm! I tilt my head a little as he leans down toward my neck. Just surrender.
Bad Bella. I mentally chastise myself. I am not going to make a mockery of myself. 'No self-esteem' play was long over, so no toppling over to entertain vampires.
I snap out of his arms as if I have been burned. My shields snapping around me instantly.
His loud growl of displeasure makes me cock my head in confusion. Although his growl has stirred a dull echo somewhere around my belly. My stomach is doing funny flip-flops. Best not ponder on it right now.
"Hey!" I lamely reply.
He steps forward and I step back. His close proximity is not going to help me so I might as well avoid it.
Not happening. He takes two steps forward making me want to yelp. My heart feels like its planning to beat out of my ribcage. I quickly scamper back. This apparently doesn't make him happy as his already black eyes seem to darken even more and a strange determination seems to cross his face, instilling a strange kind of aroused-fear in me. Apparently the horny side of me likes it. Eww!
Luckily the buzzing of my phone interrupted our weird mating dance. Hehe! I mentally laughed. 'Mating Dance'
Sorry for such a late update. I am planning for my masters these days with a buckload of other stuff. But I just want to thank all of you'll who reviewed and continue to follow up on this story. Its freaking amazing.
Love- amie XX