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Jaspers Pov

It was almost frightening how much I was wanting this situation to end up in a fight, how the sadistic part of my mind craved and begged for a violence which would end in physical force.

While I was more than grateful and relieved to be out of the Southern Wars that didn't mean I didn't miss the perks of my time spent there with Bella. The power and authority I held over so many others was glorious. How my human training came into practice. I knew that if I hadn't of met Bella I wouldn't be the man I was today, the thought of what I could have turned out like wasn't a tempting thought in the slightest.

I knew that at times I could act like a monster, I think it was down to the fact I cared for so little people that I didn't feel the need to protect or care for the feelings of others outside of my circle. I had no urges to be overly polite, and I knew it was only the fact I had been born and raised as a southern gentleman that had helped me win over Bella's favour.

She certainly hadn't made it easy.

Tilting my head to the side I briefly thought back to the first time I had tried to catch a kiss off her, how frustrating it had been that I had ended up being the one nearly on my knees and pleading for the taste of her lips on mine. Bella didn't hold it against me, but every time I thought back on I couldn't help but shake my head at my actions.

"Come on Darlin'" I purred as I cornered her against the side of the compound, her back hitting one of the only structured buildings in the area. Marie had thought it was pointless to set up a permanent camp, not when we tended to move and relocate a lot.

I watched as Bella let a smirk coat her lips, the fact I couldn't feel her emotions a complication. Why was it possible for me to feel every single newborn on this bloody patch of dessert, and yet when it came to Bella I came up blank.

It was more than a little frustrating.

"You have blood on your collar" she stated in a matter of fact tone, her pink tongue flashing out to coat her bottom lip in her salvia. I was entranced.

"Well," I purred. "I am a vampire" I winked, watching slightly taken aback when she did no more than simply roll her eyes. Another thing which frustrated me, I could have any female, or male for that matter, in this whole bloody camp on their knees within seconds and yet when it came to the only girl I was interested in I had to work for it! Tease!

"So am I, but I manage to keep myself blood free" she raised a perfectly teased brow.

"You're not making this easy on me, darlin'" I grunted, amusement flashing through her blood red eyes.

Pressing myself further against her I made sure to let her feel the way my bulging groin was reacting to her, taking in her reaction when her features seemed to twitch slightly. I prided myself on being a good read of character; something wasn't quite right.

"We need to get back, Jasper."

"How 'bout givin' me sum suga' first?" I questioned, wanting to lighten the mood.

Thankfully it seemed to do the trick, any tension she had held in her form dissolving into nothing as she shot me a rare bright smile that had me mirroring her expression almost instantly. It was addicting.

"Aw, is the God of War begging for a kiss?" she pouted playfully, making me grin even if her comment was at my expense. It was too rare that she let herself act like this; I wasn't going to miss the opportunity to indulge her happy mood with delight.

"If I have to beg darlin' then I will" I groaned, my hands trapping her but I knew she could easily toss me aside if she wanted to. "I'll get on ma hands 'nd knees for a little somethin' somethin'" I teased.

Grinning when I smelt the slight perfume of her arousal I let my wide smile form into a smirk, loving that I had some confirmation that I affected her as much as she affected me. She could be a right old sexy minx when she wanted to be, knowing just how to get me going.

"Mm" she smiled, moving her arms to wrap around my neck, her fingers playing with my longish dirty blonde hair. "Beggin' huh?" her southern twang purred causing me to shiver. I wanted more.

"If you want me to beg Hun, all you need to do is ask me" I nipped out as my breath fell on her neck. She shivered. I purred.

"While the offer is temping, I think I can settle for a please" she giggled, the even rarer sound passing her lips making me feel like I was on cloud nine. It was an incredible feeling, one I wanted to spend the rest of my long life experiencing.

Snapping my head up I gave her a crocked smile, her arousal increasing at the gesture. I made a mental note, storing it away for a later date on how to get my girl going. Because she was my girl! The rest of the camp was already aware that if they approached her then they found themselves headless in seconds, something which had to occur three times before it finally got into their thick heads. Bella was off limits!

Swallowing harshly, preparing myself almost mentally I wrapped my arms around her slim waist before pulling her flush against me. I made sure not to make her feel trapped, my thoughts whirling at a disgusting assumption but I didn't want to overstep my mark and mess this up. I already knew Bella was my mate; I couldn't afford to ruin this.

"Please" I breathed out, my breath falling on her slightly parted lips.

As soon as her plump lips connected with mine it was confirmed that she was my other half, my soul mate. Electrical shocks hit me from all directions, focusing on my lips before sending tingles towards my already pulsing groin.

Is this what heaven tastes like? Because if it is, I wanted more!

I couldn't help my natural reaction, my grip on her tightening and I was vaguely aware of her tensing up ever so slightly before I instinctively let my grip slack slightly. It made all the difference, her fingers pulling at my hair eagerly before she ran her tongue along the seam of my lips.

Fuck yea!

I growled hungrily, my tongue invading her mouth before she could blink and I practically shoved the wet muscle down her throat. I was vaguely aware of her moaning, of her juices so sweet and wet hitting my delicate sense of smell before we reluctantly pulled apart.

I looked down at her, both of us breathing heavily. Yep, I was definitely in heaven.

Knowing I needed to snap out of it I shook my head rapidly, my arm winding further around her waist before I pulled Bella against me. I wanted her near me, and while I knew she could look after herself that didn't mean my instincts weren't screaming at me to protect her.

When we reached the end of the alley way we spun around only to face the three of them coming around the corner, my head tilting to the side as I scanned them over in an assessing manner which spoke more than decades of training. The fact they were trying unsuccessfully to extrude power was almost laughable.

"This is our territory" I stated in a flat tone, though I didn't hide the hidden threat that if they didn't vacate immediately then it wouldn't end well for them. I didn't mind vampires passing through or even staying, but I knew these vamps screamed trouble and it wasn't the kind of pressure I wanted to deal with. I was here to spend some time with my mate, not chasing around three cocky vampires.

"Oh yea," the leader of the coven smirked. I aged him around eighty years or so, a child compared to the rest of us. "What you going to do if we refuse?" he snarled, clearly seeing us as no threat. It was a stupid move on his part, one that would come back to bite him in the arse. "What if we want to stay here? You plan to fight us?" the three of them sniggered.

"If we have to" Peter butted in, his tone hard as steel. He was a joker normally, but when the situation aroused he was just as serious as the rest of us. He knew when he needed to smarten up; he did it well.

"Please," the elder scoffed. "You're out numbered" he rolled his eyes, both Bella and Char staring it outrage when it hit them as well as me and Peter that he wasn't even considering the two of them fighters, or more specifically a threat. Oh hell, he was in for one hell of a shock. Bella had spent her whole human life, plus the start of her vampire one being treated lower due to her female status and there was no way that she was going to let him get away with talking to her like that.

He was as good as dead.

"Oh, hell no!" Char snarled, not having as much control as Bella apparently. "You did not just stay that you piece of shit!" she spat.

As the vampire smirked it was clear he had signed his own death wish, or at least the loss of a limb since the anger I was getting hit with was enough to make the major stir. He wanted a fight; he wanted it now.

It was Bella who spoke next. "I will give you one chance to take that back, just one" she hissed through gritted teeth, generously offering them a way out.

They should have taken it.

I know it's a little short but it seemed like the perfect ending note. Sorry for the long wait but you will be happy to hear I have gotten back into writing this story, I did have writers block but my memory card is back in order and it gave me some time to plan where I'm taking this story.

I hope you enjoyed, oh and review to let me know if you are liking the flashbacks and if you want to see more of them. I like writing them, but what do you think? Do they suit the story?

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