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JPOV

We spent the rest of the evening reminiscing with Peter and Char. Bella was so happy and eager to learn about my past, and Peter probably told her entirely too much. She asked so many questions, and wasn't appalled or shocked by anything she heard. That surprised me, because Peter described our past with Maria in great detail. When I gave him a warning glare, he simply told me that she needed to know everything. I knew he was right. I didn't need to hide anything from Bella, or be ashamed of anything I had done in the past.

I glanced down and stared at Bella, who was snuggled so comfortably in my lap. I was unconsciously stroking her hair, and noticed that at some point she had fallen asleep. She was so at ease in a house full of vampires, but that was just my girl.

"You didn't even realize when she crawled into your lap," Peter said. "You two are so natural together."

"I think it's cute," Char smiled. "She loves you so much."

"I'm surprised she fell asleep without," I stopped myself and smiled. "I'm entirely too comfortable around the two of you."

Peter laughed, "Yes, I've been meaning to ask how that is."

"Peter," Charlotte said. "That's none of your business."

"Oh, bullshit," he said. "I have to know how he bones a human without wanting to drain her. She's been in the house three hours and my throat is scorching."

"Well," Char said. "He does have a point, Jasper." She glared at Peter, "I probably wouldn't have been as vulgar, though."

"Oh," he smirked. "You like vulgar. Does Bella like it crude, too?"

"Peter!" she scolded, but I knew he was only teasing.

I smiled and looked down at Bella. "The first time was difficult," I said. "I had to swallow back the venom, and focus so hard. I wanted to be with her, but I wasn't entirely sure that I could do it."

"Jasper, it must have been torture," she said.

"Oh," Peter said. "I'm sure it was a real hardship." As he looked at Bella, I felt his curiosity spike.

"Don't think about her that way," I said.

He smiled at me, but I knew he was still thinking about the specifics of my intimate relationship with Bella.

"I knew that I could never hurt her, and that the burning in my throat was a small price to pay to have her. She means everything to me."

"I can see that," Peter said.

"What else can you see?" I asked.

"Stop reading my emotions," Peter said. "Maybe I'm not ready to reveal all of my secrets. It might keep you here longer."

"As much as I'd love to stay here with the two of you, I have to take her back." I said. "She needs stability, and taking her to see her father once a week helps. Plus, she is so attached to Carlisle, Esme and Rose. We'll come back and visit."

I felt that Peter had something to tell me, and now I was curious about the glances he exchanged with Charlotte.

"Tell him," Char said. "He needs to know what you see."

"Tell me what?" I said.

"That girl who is sleeping so contently in your lap," he said. "She's not crazy."

"I know that," I said.

"No," he said. "You don't. You constantly worry about her mental well-being. She's had to deal with a lot, but she's going to be just fine. She has you."

"Is this something you know for sure?" I asked.

"Would I have said it if I wasn't sure?" he asked.

"No," I said. "I guess you wouldn't have. It's just that we've, well, I've put her through so much already."

"If she wasn't strong enough, her mind could not handle the things she has seen. Yes, she may have temporarily shut down, but she's strong. I can see this. There is something about her that's different from other humans. She didn't stumble upon the Cullens by accident. She was drawn to you. Give her time to adjust, and she'll surprise you."

"She already does," I said. "But, thank you for reassuring me."

"Maybe you better put her to bed," Char said. "She'd be more comfortable upstairs."

"What do you do while she sleeps?" Peter asked.

"Sometimes I read, but mostly I just hold her and wait for her to wake up," I said. "It's the most peaceful time of the day for me, watching her sleep. I think if I turned her, I'd miss that quiet time with her. She depends on me to relax her and help her rest. She's so used to having me by her side, and that makes me feel like I have a purpose."

"You have a higher purpose than watching her sleep," Peter said. "And she'll still depend on you, even when she isn't human." He pulled Charlotte closer to him and smiled. I felt the love they had for one another, and for the first time since they got together, I wasn't envious of what they had. I had it too. Bella loved me as much, if not more than Char loved Peter. I never felt that with Alice, not the way I feel it with Bella.

"Okay," Peter said. "We need to hunt if we are going to get through tomorrow with Bella in the house."

"It's not that bad," Char said. "I thought it was going to be much worse, but I have no desire to drain Bella."

"I'm glad to hear that," I smiled.

"Peter's right," she said.

"I'm always right," he laughed.

She rolled her eyes," I mean, Bella is different. She's not like other humans."

"I know exactly what you mean," I said, as I picked her up and headed upstairs. "You two enjoy your hunt."

"You enjoy your night," he smiled, and I felt his amusement. "We'll be gone for hours." He winked.

I laughed as they headed for the door. I carried her upstairs and into the bedroom. I gently placed her in the bed, with her head propped on the pillows. She had already showered and changed into her sweats before joining the rest of us downstairs, so I didn't have to disturb her to change. I pulled my shirt over my head, but then I got distracted before I could remove my jeans to put on a pair of pajama bottoms. I had to put my lips on her. Even in her sleep, she called to me. I knelt down on the floor by her head, and gently pressed my lips to her mouth.

"Jasper," she sighed, as she opened her eyes.

"Sorry, darlin'," I whispered. "I didn't mean to wake you up, but I couldn't resist those lips."

I kissed her again, as she tangled her fingers in my hair. I felt a quick surge of lust spike through her system and transfer onto me.

"I'm not tired anymore," she smiled. "And, you promised me when we first got here that we could make love, remember?"

"I don't forget anything, Bella," I said. "It's the vampire in me."

"Hmm," she said, as she licked my lips. "I love the way you taste and I was wondering if…" she trailed off, and I felt a huge amount of curiosity mixed with a tinge of embarrassment coming off her.

"What is it?" I asked.

"I was wondering what other parts of you taste like," she said, as she hopped out of bed, took my hand and pulled me to my feet. I stood, facing her, curious as to what she was getting at.

She ran her fingers down my bare chest, stopping just before the top of my jeans. Her warm touch caused my frigid body to shiver. She leaned down and slowly started running her tongue down the center of my chest, as her hands made their way to my belt buckle. I was so caught up in what she was doing, that she managed to get my belt undone and my pants unbuttoned before I could say anything. She dropped to her knees and lowered my zipper.

"Bella?" I said, and it almost came out in a growl.

She looked up at me and smiled, but I felt her overwhelming need to please me. She slipped my jeans down over my hips and as they fell to the floor, she leaned forward and ran her warm tongue just along my hipbone.

"I've wanted to do this for such a long time, Jasper," she said, as she ran her hands up the insides of my thighs.

"Bella…" I moaned. "You don't have to do this." I never wanted her to feel like she had to do something to please me.

"I want to," she said, as she slipped my boxers down my legs. I stepped out of them and kicked them to the side. I felt her desire spike, as she licked her lips and took in the sight of my very erect member. Bella was coming into her own when it came to sex; she was getting bolder and more confident. She always let me lead, and when we tried new things, I could always feel her initial bout of nerves, but that didn't seem to be happening tonight. I felt nothing but want and need coming from her now. She was also extremely determined.

She moved her head closer to me, and my cock twitched from her warm breath. Oh, there was no way I wasn't blowing this load prematurely.

She looked up at me and smiled seductively, before taking my member into her hand and bringing it to her mouth.

I gripped her hair in my fingers and gently guided her up and down my shaft. Her mouth was so hot, and my hips involuntarily thrust toward her. She jolted back a bit and I felt some anxiety; she probably wasn't prepared for me to be so eager, but that couldn't be helped.

"Relax your throat," I whispered, as I massaged her scalp. "You're doing fantastic." I sent her a quick wave of confidence, while I projected some of my lust on to her. "Feel what you're doing to me."

That seemed to help her, as she took her other hand and grasped the back of my thigh as she took me deeper into her mouth. She bobbed her head back and forth, occasionally swirling her tongue around my tip. If I didn't know better, I would have sworn she had done this before. She was that good.

"God, Bella," I screamed. "That feels so fucking good, oh fuck!"

I pulled her hair, trying really hard not to lose focus and hurt her, but the animal in me was trying to break free. Something about my innocent girl sucking me off on her knees was too much for me to handle. I could feel how much pleasure she was gaining from doing this, and the scent of her arousal was getting stronger.

"Bella," I barely moaned out. She hummed around me and the vibration shot straight to my balls. "Oh, baby, you have to …" I grabbed her by her forearms and quickly pulled her up to face me. I felt her shock at my sudden movement.

"Did I do something wrong?" I felt her confusion.

"No," I said, as I ripped her pants from her body. "As much as I'd like your skilled little mouth to finish," I said, as I lifted her up and pressed her against the wall. "I need to be inside you, now." I growled, as I reached between us and shredded her silk panties. They didn't stand a chance.

"Fuck me, Jasper," she moaned. "Right now." She wrapped her legs around me and gripped my shoulders, bracing herself for what was to come.

She wouldn't have to ask twice, because I quickly pushed into her and began to thrust. I didn't even give her time to adjust and while I knew that my size was the cause of some pain for her, she didn't complain. She was soaking wet and ready for me.

I ran my tongue from her ear down to her collarbone, gently nipping at the skin there, but I needed to see my mark, so I reached down for the hem of her shirt and pushed it up her ribs. She knew that I wanted it off, so she raised her arms so that I could get it over her head. I lowered my tongue to the crescented shape mark I had left behind, licking and sucking it.

"Jasper…" she screamed out. "You're going to make me…" and with that I felt her muscles tighten around me and then she violently released. Tightening her grip around my waist as she dug her nails into my shoulders; had I been human, I would have bled.

She was trying hard to gain control of her breathing, but I wasn't letting up. She felt too good to stop, and I was so close. I continued to pound into her, pushing her hard and fast into the wall. I had a tendency to get carried away when we were like this. She did that to me every time we were close, but I knew I had to protect her fragile body.

"Bella," I whispered against her jaw. "Are you okay?"

"Yes," she whispered. "I want you to finish."

I continued to thrust as I walked us over to the bed. I gently laid her down at the edge, while I stood between her legs. I gripped her hips and slowed my pace, so that she wouldn't feel any discomfort. She bent her legs and spread them apart, so that she was completely open for me.

"Yes," I said. "Just like that. Oh, you're so tight." It only took a few more thrusts and I was home. I collapsed onto her chest and gently kissed her lips.

She ran her fingers through my hair and rubbed my back. I looked into her eyes, and then cupped her chin in my hands.

"That was amazing," I said.

"Jasper," she said. "I want to marry you."

"What?"

"I thought you didn't want to get married, so I was giving you an out. I really do want to marry you, and I figured you'd be able to feel that, but when you didn't question me, I thought you didn't want me like that."

I rolled off her and moved her to the top of the bed, pulling the blankets over her as I slipped behind her, resting her against me.

"How could you ever think that I wouldn't want you in any capacity?" I asked. "You foolish girl."

"How come you didn't feel what I was doing?" she asked, and it was a very good question.

"Because I was so devastated by what you were saying, that I wasn't paying attention to what you were feeling. All I heard was that I didn't have to marry you, and I thought that was your way of saying that you didn't want to marry me."

"I do want to marry you, more than anything," she said. "Can we?"

"I think it's customary for me to ask you," I said.

"So then ask," she said.

"Not now, darlin'," I smiled into her hair.

"Why not?" I felt her shock.

"Because there are certain traditions that have to be followed, preparations that need to be made. I'm relying on what I learned in 1861."

"Oh," she said. "I wasn't trying to rush you."

"I know, but you have to understand that I love you Bella and always will, even if you really didn't want to marry me."

"Jasper," she said. "How could I not want to marry you? I've already promised to spend eternity with you. You're all I think about. I simply need you."

"I need you too," I said. "And nothing will ever come between us."

She rolled over to look at me. "I love you," she said. "And, I'm so glad that you brought me here."

"Peter and Char adore you," I said. "They want us to stay longer."

"Is that what you want? I can see how happy you are here with them."

"I love them," I said. "And, I missed them terribly, but I'm happy because you are here with me. I am honored that you wanted to meet them and share my past. It means so much to me."

"You've done so much for me," she said. "I just want you to know that I would do anything for you and go anywhere with you. If you want to live in Texas, I'll do that for you."

I felt how sincere she was, how much she wanted to please me. Her love truly knew no bounds, and because I was an empath, I knew her love for me was just as powerful as mine was for her.

"I appreciate that, darlin'," I said. "But, I think you need to be close to Charlie. I also know how close you are to Carlisle and Esme."

"Rose and Emmett, too," she said. "And," she stopped, and I felt her guilt.

"It's okay if you miss Edward," I said. "I know you love him."

"I do love him," she said. "And I miss him. Do you think he'll ever accept us? Maybe we can become a family with the Cullens?"

I felt her hope, and I wanted to make that happen for her.

"I think he'll come around eventually," I said. "It's just going to take some time, baby. Losing you was a big deal."

"Can't you do something to make it happen?" She yawned, as she sank deeper into my chest. "And, Alice too? I miss her."

"I know you do," I said, as I kissed the top of her head. "We'll start working on it when we get home."

"Thank you," she said. "You would do anything for me, too, wouldn't you?"

"Anything," I said.

"Hmm," she said, and I felt her body beginning to succumb to sleep. I stroked her hair and slowly started to assist her with sleep.

"Bella?" I whispered.

"Yes, baby," she said.

"Did I taste as good as you thought I would?"

"Much better," she said. "But,"

"What?"

"Next time, I really want to taste you," she said. "You can't stop me before you, well, you know."

"I wouldn't dream of stopping you," I laughed.

"Good," she smiled as she drifted off to sleep.

I knew she would do anything to make me happy. She was even willing to move here and live among two human drinking vampires for me. Her love was unconditional, and she accepted me, even knowing about my past. If she wanted the Cullens to be a part of our lives, then she would have them; all of them. Now I just had to figure out a way to accomplish that.

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