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BPOV
I was sort of disappointed when Jasper got us to our destination, within minutes of leaving the main house. I was enjoying the run so much, that I couldn't possibly understand how it could ever be any better than me being latched on to him, taking in both the fresh air and his fantastic scent. Of course, it was wonderful because it was just another excuse to be close to him. I didn't ever want to let go.
As he started to slow his pace, I could see a small house nestled in the woods, but as we neared I realized it was an adorable, little cottage; like something out of a fairy tale. Jasper released my legs and I slowly slid down his back.
"We are here, darlin'." He pushed the windblown hair out of my eyes.
"Where exactly is here?" I asked.
"This is one of Esme's little treasures. There are several on the property, and from time to time they are used for different purposes. Sometimes Alice uses one to design and create fashion lines, Emmett and Rose use one when they need time to be loud." He shot me a wicked grin. "But, tonight this particular cottage is being used as a pre-honeymoon suite." He opened the door, scooped me up, and carried me bridal-style over the threshold. I was immediately hit with the scent of roses as we came through the door. It reminded me of the night of my birthday in Alaska, a few months back.
He set me down, and I couldn't help but be swept away by the beautiful atmosphere. Classical music was playing on the stereo, a bottle of champagne was chilling in an exquisite silver bucket placed next to two extremely delicate looking crystal glasses, and the room was filled with hundreds of pink and white roses, while dozens of candles illuminated the entire place. It was breathtaking.
"You did all of this?" I whispered.
"Esme helped. Do you approve?" he asked.
"I don't know what to say. It's gorgeous."
"That's only because you are standing here." He kissed me softly. "I wanted tonight to be special."
"You said this was a pre-honeymoon, but aren't we supposed to be married before the honeymoon?"
"That's just a minor detail that will be taken care of very soon. I was thinking that you aren't going to get a proper wedding night, if all goes according to plan." He led me over to the loveseat and pulled me into his lap. "If you still want me to change you that first night, then you will be writhing in pain for three days, and then you will be spending the next few weeks dealing with your thirst and adjusting to your new life."
"Sounds romantic," I said.
"Exactly my point. So, that is why I thought we should spend one last night like this; unless of course you change your mind and decide that you want me to turn you at a later time."
"No, I want to do it as soon as possible. Please don't try to change my mind."
"Bella, I said I would do it and I will, but I just want you to know that you will have the opportunity to stop all the way up until the time I break your skin. I'm controlled enough to pull back."
"It won't be necessary. I won't ask you to stop." I wanted our forever to start as soon as we were married.
"Just know that you have the option, if you want it." He was so sincere; always trying to make everything so right for me.
"I appreciate that, but now I'd like to start my evening." I ran my tongue along his bottom lip, and gently tugged on it with my teeth.
"You're naughty. We're not here ten minutes, and already I feel how turned on you are. What about Alice's rules?"
"You're not serious? The rules are the reason I'm so turned on. It's been days since we've made love. I can't wait any longer."
"As much as I want to jump into that part of the evening with you, there are a few things I wanted to do first."
"Really?" I pouted.
"Patience is a virtue, darlin'." He nipped at my bottom lip. "But, you won't have to wait too long." He slid me off his lap and onto the chair. He popped open the bottle, and poured two glasses of the sparkling drink. That peaked my curiosity, but obviously he felt that. "No, I won't be drinking any, but I do want to propose a toast." He handed me a glass, and placed a small package in my lap.
He knelt down in front of me, placing one hand on the package. "Six months ago, I never would have believed that we would be here today, getting ready to pledge our eternal love to one another in less than two days time. I would have thought that I could never deserve such an amazing honor, and to be honest, I'm still not sure how I pulled this off. I can't wrap my mind around the fact that you want to be with me. My stomach still does flip flops when you walk into the room."
I felt the tears sliding down my face, because I realized what he was saying were the precise things I was feeling. "Jasper, you are describing exactly what I feel about you. I still can't grasp what it is about ordinary me that you would want."
"Ordinary? Bella, be serious; there is nothing ordinary about you. When I look at you, I see the most amazing creature staring back at me with those gorgeous brown eyes, placing all the trust she has in me and that scares me, because I don't ever want to disappoint you."
"You never could. I do trust you, and I know that you'll always do right by me. You're my life, Jasper. I love you." I took my glass and touched it to his.
"Hey, wait! This was supposed to be my toast."
"You were taking too long. I want to open my present." I looked down at my lap, at the elegantly wrapped box.
He touched his glass to mine. "To Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock." He motioned for me to drink. "Please, and you can have mine too." He set his glass down on the table next to us.
"Are you trying to get me drunk, Mr. Whitlock?" I giggled, as I sipped my drink. The bubbles tickled my nose, but I liked it, so I proceeded to finish the entire glass. "Hey, that's really good. I've never had this before."
"I know, and you probably never will again, so enjoy." He took my empty glass, and handed me his. "Maybe you should sip this one, because I don't want you passing out on me." He smiled. No, I certainly didn't want to pass out before he got a chance to ravish me.
"Can I open this now?" I picked up the package.
"Yes, please."
I quickly and carefully removed the wrapping paper … I didn't need a paper cut, after all. Inside was a medium sized cream colored leather journal, and embossed on the front in the most delicate script, were the most fantastic words I had ever read:
Bella Whitlock
"Oh, Jasper, that's the first time I've ever seen it written out like that before." He took my face in his hands and slowly kissed my lips.
"That's who you are, darlin'." He kissed me again. "Open the journal and read the inscription."
I did as he asked:
My one and only love,
Cherish our memories always.
Love,
Jasper
"Now you can record our eternity together," he smiled.
"Thank you, for everything." I picked up his glass and finished that as well, because I really did enjoy the taste.
"Would you like some more?" he asked.
"Maybe later," I smiled, as I wrapped my arms around his neck. "I think I would like to have you now."
He lifted me up and carried me to the bedroom, which was also overflowing with roses and candles. The wrought iron bed was almost as big as the one we shared in Alaska. He placed me in it, as I got up on my knees and started unbuttoning his shirt. I slowly slid it off of his granite shoulders and began placing kisses down his chest. My warm lips on his cool skin created an electrifying sensation, and it caused me to almost lose my breath. He must have like it too, because he grabbed a handful of my hair and pulled me closer to him. I worked my way down and began unbuckling his belt, and I could feel his hard erection against my hand, as I unbuttoned his pants letting them fall to the floor. I slid my tongue under the waistband of his boxers, and flicked it back and forth.
"Oh, Bella…" He quickly removed my shirt and bra, as he pushed me back on the bed, positioning himself between my legs. He slowly rid me of my remaining clothes, and then seductively slid his hands up my ribcage and over my breasts, rubbing his thumbs across my already hardened nipples.
I shivered from his gentle touch. He was barely touching me, but the awareness of him all over my body was already starting to make me lose control. He leisurely placed open mouth kisses down my stomach, swirling his tongue in my belly button, before continuing his evil descent. All of his moves were so concentrated and controlled. This was a man on a mission, and Lord, did I love him for it. He deliberately, but carefully spread my legs apart, and I moaned his name in anticipation of what was coming next. He skillfully licked along my inner thigh, moving closer to my waiting entrance. I quivered at the coolness of his breath, and then, when I didn't think I could wait any longer, fire met ice as I lifted my hips to meet his mouth.
"Oh…Jasper…" My head was already spinning, when I felt him slip his fingers inside of me to work with his tongue, and I knew I wouldn't last much longer. He still hadn't increased the pressure of his touch, but my body was responding in ways that it never had before.
"Oh…I love… you're going to make me…" I was incoherently babbling, and probably didn't even know my own name at this point. "Jasper… I'm…I…" There were no words as I exploded into his mouth, and he lapped up every warm juice that I gave to him. I couldn't catch my breath, as my eyes rolled into the back of my head. A wave of relaxation came over me, and I was grateful for where it came from. I smiled, and the only thing I was aware of was the sound of the wrapper being torn open. The noise made me realize that tonight would be the last time that barrier of protection would come between us. After tonight, every time we made love I would feel nothing but Jasper inside of me, and the thought of that turned me on even more than I already was; if that was even possible.
Jasper slid his finger up and down my entrance. "Already, Bella?" he laughed.
"I can't help it, cowboy, you get me so hot!" I pulled him closer to me.
"So, you enjoyed that then?" He began kissing my neck, as he tangled his hands in my hair.
"Couldn't you tell?" I arched my hips, hoping he would get the hint; he did. He snaked his hand down between our bodies and spread my hot, throbbing opening as he pushed his hard, welcomed intrusion inside. "Oh… Jasper." He passionately kissed my lips. "You're so tender tonight." My senses seemed to heighten with every touch.
"You have to be able to walk down the aisle, darlin', into my waiting arms. I can be gentle for that." He thrust deeper, and I became lost in a wave of ecstasy; another gift from him. My head began to spin again and before I knew it, Jasper had brought us both to release. We lay tangled up in one another, still joined; and as I stayed relaxed and connected to him, I was gratified by the fact that we would have an eternity of nights just like this.
JPOV
After our extremely successful night, Bella was still sound asleep, thanks to my assistance. I knew she probably wouldn't have a very restful evening tonight, with me being away and her wedding nerves kicking in, so I wanted her to sleep as much as possible. It was a rare day in Forks, as the sun was shining and the birds were chirping. Strange, but pleasant. It would be nice for Bella to enjoy the sunlight one last time, before it became her natural enemy, at least in front of humans. She was lying on her stomach, so I straddled her, placing my knees on either side of her body and began kissing down her spine, stopping at her tailbone.
"Wake up, sweetheart. It's time to go back to the house." I began kissing my way back up. "Bella, I know you're awake."
"Hmm… that feels so good. You should wake me up like this every morning." I felt her arousal.
"Yes, but then we would never leave the house."
"So?"
"True, but today we have to get back to the main house. Alice has a full day planned for you."
"Ugh… manicure, pedicure, waxing, facial, highlights, and who knows what else! Please don't make me go!"
"You'll have fun, and you will be even more stunning than you already are; if that is possible."
"I hate that you have to leave me overnight." She was so cute when she pouted.
"I know. I don't want to go either, but Emmett is really looking forward to it, and it could be a few days before I get the opportunity to hunt again, so I really need to go."
"I'll miss you." She rolled over, and that put us in a very dangerous position. She bit her bottom lip. "Do we have to go right now?" Damn it, I was just as aroused as she was.
"You are a naughty girl." I leaned down and kissed her lips. "One more time, since we won't be together tonight."
"Thank you, Jasper." She giggled. My little vixen.
EPOV
Alice, Rose and Esme were busy preparing for the wedding, while Emmett, Carlisle and Jasper were off on a hunting trip. Bella slept peacefully and soundly, probably dreaming of her future and all of the possibilities.
I sat outside her bedroom window, listening to how relaxed her breathing was, and how steady and calm her heart beat was. It saddened me when I thought that I would never hear those two things from her again. Her heart would no longer beat, and breathing wouldn't be a necessity. How would she hold up in this new life? Could Jasper even be trusted to turn her? How could he be so sure he wouldn't lose control and kill her? Why didn't anyone see this as a potential problem? There was really only one answer to that; Bella. She had the utmost faith in him, and in the end, I suppose that was all that really mattered.
It should be me. I should be the one marrying her tomorrow, turning her on our honeymoon, and spending eternity in her arms. I knew that wasn't going to happen… she didn't want me. How was I ever going to accept that?
***Now come on … you didn't really think he wasn't going to make an appearance before they said "I do". Did you?
