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CHAPTER FIFTYTHREE

(DPOV)

I woke up with my head on Jasper's bare chest and his arms wrapped tightly around me. I shifted slightly so I could trace along his scars; he shivered in response, even though I knew he wasn't cold. He let me continue for a few moments before speaking, "Are you alright, darlin'?"

I smiled slightly; I decided I like this 'darlin' stuff. I nodded my head, but still didn't look at him. He sighed and traced circles on my back. "I know you were worried about me last night, but I told you I'd be fine, and I am."

I nodded again and whispered so quietly I wasn't sure he would hear me, "I was scared."

He quickly scooped me up onto his lap, "There's no reason for you to be scared; Peter and I handled it and I came back to you completely unharmed. But I do appreciate the concern." He kissed my forehead. "I just wanted you to be safe."

"I know. I just don't know what I'd do if something happened to you," I mumbled into his shoulder.

He gently lifted my chin and kissed me softly on the lips. I kissed him back harder, and he moaned into my mouth, licking my bottom lip. I eagerly opened my mouth to him and his taste filled my senses. I shifted my body so I was straddling his lap; I couldn't get close enough to him. We broke apart from the kiss, so I could catch my breath. "I was just so worried last night. I mean, I knew you'd be fine and Charlotte told me you'd be fine, but if anything bad had happened…" I trailed off as he kissed up my neck, finding a sensitive spot right below my ear. "Oh God."

I could feel him smile against my neck as he licked the spot, causing shivers to go down my spine. My right hand found its way to the back of his neck, tangling up in his hair, causing him to moan, "Oh Danielle." He captured my lips in a passionate kiss, making me melt against him. His hands moved under my shirt, touching my bare skin and I quickly realized where this could be leading. While my body was definitely ready, my mind wasn't. Jasper seemed to sense my hesitation pulled away to look at me. I started to apologize, "I'm," "Shhh," he interrupted me, "You have no reason to apologize. We have all of eternity together, Danielle."

I smiled at him, "Yes we do."

After we got ready, the magic limo took us to the National Zoo. We hadn't been able to go because of the weather, but it was overcast and was supposed to rain all day. Jasper had a backpack with ponchos, gloves and umbrellas, just incase he needed to hide his skin.

"So what's the deal with the magic limo?"

He raised an eyebrow, "Excuse me?"

I grinned, "The magic limo; it just always seems to be there when we need it. But it wasn't there last night."

He laughed, "Ohh. I just page the limo driver from my phone when we're about to leave. You probably just haven't noticed my texting."

We stepped out of the limo and entered the zoo, heading straight for the Giant Panda exhibit. "Ohhh! They're so cute!" I exclaimed. Jasper just chuckled at me, "They're kind of goofy animals." I hit his arm, "No; they're adorable. And roll-polly." We watched them eat bamboo for about half an hour before Jasper pulled me away. We saw cheetahs and red pandas (so cute!) elephants, and several Great Cats and I took lots of pictures. I made Jasper go back to the Giant Panda exhibit with me before we left.

The magic limo then dropped us off at the National Mall, so we could see the monuments and memorials. We walked up the steps on the Lincoln Memorial and looked out over the Reflecting Pool. I was overtaken with emotion at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Jasper couldn't get close to it because of all the emotions, but agreed it was beautiful. We went inside the Washington Monument and took the elevator to the top; the view was amazing.

"So I have a surprise," said Jasper as the limo took us back to the hotel, "I made dinner reservations for us at Marcel's; it's a highly recommended French Belgian restaurant. I thought you'd enjoy it."

"It sounds fancy. Wait, is that why Esme made me pack those fancy dresses?"

Jasper just smiled at me. "Well, I'd be honored to accompany you to dinner tonight, if you'd like, Danielle."

I smiled back, "I'd love to."