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Chapter 44

Jasper is CALM

The laughter bubbled out of him before he had a chance to do anything about it. He felt Carlisle's teeth press against his throat as the older vampire pinned his arms above his head, straddling his stomach. Jasper tilted his head back, submitting to the patriarch.

He had to admit, Carlisle was a lot better than he had expected. But he figured that you didn't manage to live over 300 years without being able to defend yourself when necessary.

Carlisle rolled off of him, coming to rest on the grass at his side.

Jasper could feel the positive emotions coming from Carlisle and he couldn't help but smile.

"Tell me this, Jasper. How does a hunting trip with my sons always turn into a wrestling match?"

Jasper laughed again, shifting slightly so that he was staring up at the sky. It was a rare clear day in Forks, which was why he and Carlisle had taken themselves off hunting. The others had gone hunting elsewhere, but Jasper had been grounded the day before so Carlisle wanted him in his sight.

"Probably the same reason a hunting trip with my brothers always turns into a wrestling match."

He felt the pride Carlisle was feeling, then. It took him a few seconds but he finally figured out the cause of the patriarch's emotions. It was the very first time he had referred to Edward and Emmett as his brothers.

He realised, as he lay side by side with Carlisle in the clearing, that he was happy where he was.

He felt safe.

It was the first time in a long time that he had truly felt safe.

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