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The smile on Bella's face is so bright, it could light up the night's sky, and I find myself wondering once again what I ever did right to deserve a goddess like her by my side. She makes me the happiest man alive, and I'm very grateful that I have the rest of forever to show her just how much I love her.
Jasper – JPOV
The night passes quickly as Bella and I reaffirm our love for each other time and time again. I will never tire of making love to my gorgeous mate. It isn't until the sun starts to rise in the east that Bella looks up in a panic and says: "Oh my god, Jasper, I can't believe we've been out here for so long. We should be helping with the renovations. What will the kids say?"
I smirk as I say: "I'm certain Peter will throw a fit, but he will get over it."
Bella laughs as she swats my arm playfully and says: "Not that kid. I meant Alec and Jane."
"I know you did, pumpkin. They will understand that we needed to be together undisturbed for a while. Our life hasn't really slowed down since your awakening, pumpkin. We needed this more than you realize." Bella's love washes over me as she lies her head on my chest and says: "You're the best thing that has ever happened to me, Jasper. I love you so much." I smile as I send her my love in return and say: "I love you too, darlin', with all my heart. You want to head back and help with the renovations?"
Bella nods and giggles as she picks up the remainders of her shirt and jeans and says: "You owe me a new wardrobe, Jasper Whitlock. I lost count on how many pieces you've destroyed since my change." I smirk as I take off my shirt and hand it to her as I say: "No worries, darlin', I'll buy you all the clothes you want. God knows that you're going to need them because I'll never stop ripping them from your gorgeous body. We both like it way too much when I do."
Bella purrs as she pulls me close and says: "You're damn right about that, Major." I groan as her lust and desire washes over me and kiss her passionately, before saying: "God, pumpkin, if you don't tone those emotions down, we won't be renovating anything. How you tempt me."
Bella - BPOV
I smile as I rein in my emotions and say: "I won't be renovating anything in this outfit, that's for sure." I twirl around, wearing nothing but Jasper's shirt, and snicker as Jasper growls lowly: "No, you won't. That kind of outfit is only for me to see and appraise, my little vixen. Let's run back to the house and find you something else to wear. But please, don't hesitate to wear only my shirt when we're alone, pumpkin. You look ravishing in it."
I giggle as Jasper stalks my way in nothing but his jeans and boots, and say: "Well, don't hesitate to wear just your jeans and boots the next time we're alone, Major. Your mate likes what she sees now." Jasper groans as I lick my lips, and reaches out to pull me close. I giggle as I evade his attempt and rush into the forest. Jasper curses as he tries to catch up with me and says: "You're going to wish you didn't tease me like that, pumpkin. Wait until I get my hands on you!"
I purr at the thought and speed up as I say: "You've got to catch me first, Major."
Our run through the forest ends far too quickly as the house comes into view. I rush into our bedroom and jump onto the bed as Jasper closes the door behind him with a loud bang. I shiver in anticipation as he stalks my way and says: "Looks like I've got you, darlin'. You can't run from me now."
I moan softly as he pulls my body flush against his and fist my hands in his hair as he kisses me passionately. We both let out a growl as a loud bang on our bedroom door interrupts our kiss. I roll my eyes as I hear Peter yell: "Leave my little sister alone, Jasper! Char needs her help at the barn."
Jasper drops down next to me on the bed and covers his eyes as he yells: "Your timing sucks, Captain! Tell Char we'll be right out." Peter snickers as he walks away and says: "That depends on who you ask, Major. A frustrated Jasper trumps a pissed-off Char any day."
Jasper – JPOV
I roll my eyes as Peter makes his way outside and growl playfully as I sense the mirth radiating from Bella. "You find that funny, pumpkin?" Bella giggles as she tries to hide her face in her pillow to cover up her laughter. Bella squeals as I start to tickle her sides and say: "I'll show you funny, darlin'."
I stop my assault on Bella's sides as she begs for mercy about ten seconds later. "Please, Major, I beg you. Please, stop. I'll do anything!" My woman knows what to say to make me show mercy, that's for sure. I sent her a burst of lust as I lean down to kiss her mark and say: "Good to know, pumpkin. I can't wait to see you shine in one of my fantasies."
I smirk as Bella lets out a moan while she shivers underneath me and whispers: "Oh, Major, you don't play fair." My smirk widens as I get up and say: "All is fair in love and war, pumpkin. Shall we go see what my sister wants?"
Bella closes her eyes for a second and nods as she moves off the bed while saying: "Yes, let's do that before we find out that a frustrated Bella is even worse than a pissed-off Char." I snicker as Bella drags me out of our bedroom and out into the backyard while mumbling: "All is fair in love and war, my ass."
Emmett rushes out of the barn as he hears us approach and lifts Bella into arms for a hug as he says: "There she is! You're going to love this, Bella-Boo. Come on! The kids want your input on a few things." The small amount of frustration present in Bella's emotions vanishes into thin air as Emmett mentions Alec and Jane. She hesitates as Emmett pulls her toward the barn and says: "Do they like our ideas, Emmett?"
"Like them? God, Bella, they absolutely love them. I never heard so much squealing in my whole existence as when Jane saw your plans. Alec tried to play it cool, but the look on that kid's face when he saw the plan for his room said it all. You're the best mom in the whole world, Bella."
I send Emmett a wave of gratitude as Bella hugs him tight. He turns to look at me and gives me an understanding nod before leading Bella into the barn. I smile widely as I follow them inside. Life can't get any better than this.
Bella - BPOV
I gasp for unneeded air as Emmett leads me into the barn. It's hard to believe that this is the same barn that Char and I cleared out only hours ago. My voice is almost a whisper as I say: "Oh my god, Emmett, it looks amazing." Emmett beams at my words as he says: "Thanks, sis. Come on, I'll give you the grand tour before Char, and the kids drag you away."
I stare in wonder as Emmett shows us around the three rooms and the common room while constantly throwing out details about insulation and wood sorts. I don't have a clue what he's on about, but I get a feeling my brother knows a hell of a lot about building houses. Jasper asks a few questions here and there and hums appreciatively at his answers. I smile widely as Jasper and Emmett share a brotherly hug at the end of the tour, and say: "It's perfect, Emmett. Thank you so much." Emmett smiles widely as he pulls me in for a hug and says: "Anything for you, sis. I'm glad you like it."
"I love it, Emmett. Where are Char and the kids?"
A sudden squeal from behind me makes me turn around, and I smile widely as Jane rushes into the common room, followed by Alec, Bree, Michael, Rose, Peter, and Char. "Mom!" I hug her tightly as I place a kiss on her head and say: "Hey sweetie, I missed you."
"I've missed you too, mom. Auntie Char won't show us the decorations you ordered without you, and the suspense is killing me! She is lucky that I like her. I've killed vampires for far less."
Char lets out a loud laugh as she moves to stand next to us and says: "I like you too, sweet pea. I'll go and get the laptop, and then your mom can show you everything we picked out. It should all get delivered in the morning if all goes well." Jane squeals at Char's words and skips back into Michael's waiting arms.
Alec rolls his eyes at his sister and moves to hug me tight. "I'm glad you're back, mom. Are you okay now?" I nod as he leans back to look at me and say: "Yes, I am, sweetie. One bear was all I needed. Did you have a fun time helping your aunts and uncles?"
"Yes, but it will be even more fun now that you and dad are back." Jasper smiles as he ruffles Alec's hair lovingly. His reply gets lost as Char enters the barn with her laptop in hand, and Alec and Jane rush to her side enthusiastically. Jasper snickers as he motions for Peter, Emmett, and Rose to follow him while I make my way over to Char and the kids. Michael and Bree plop down in the center of the common room and watch their mates lovingly as Char and I show them the decorations we bought.
I wait patiently for Alec's and Jane's reaction as I show them the last items and panic as I notice the venom tears that fill their eyes. I drop down on my knees and grab their hands in mine as I say: "What's wrong, sweeties? We can order other things if you don't like the items I chose. We will cancel the orders, and you can pick everything out yourself."
Jane starts shaking her head vigorously, and Alec places a finger across my lips to stop me from speaking as he says: "These are happy tears, mom. We love every single item that you picked out. You're the best mom ever!"
Jasper – JPOV
Peter, Emmett, and Rose get me up to speed on what needs to be done fast, and I smile as the four of us work at vampire speed to finalize the renovations while Bella and Char show the kids all the decorations for their rooms.
A sudden burst of panic from the common room pulls my attention away from my paint job. I raise my brow as I hear Bella say: "What's wrong, sweeties? We can order other things if you don't like the items I chose. We will cancel the orders, and you can pick everything out yourself." I quickly paint the last small piece of the wall while waiting for their response and smile as I hear Alec say: "These are happy tears, mom. We love every single item that you picked out. You're the best mom ever!"
I rush into the common room and pull Bella, Jane, and Alec into my arms for a big hug as I say: "I couldn't agree more, Alec. Your mother is truly the best thing that has ever happened to me." I lean down to kiss Bella, only to get interrupted by Jane, who yells: "I can hear the delivery trucks! Daddy! Our stuff is here!"
Bella giggles as I let out a big sigh and says: "The work of a father is never done, Jasper. Time to unload those trucks and decorate those rooms." I smile as I place a quick kiss on her head and say: "Everything for you, darlin'. Your wish is my command."
Peter rolls his eyes at me as we make our way to the front yard to wait for the delivery truck and says: "Stop being such a gentleman, Major. You make the rest of the male population look bad." I laugh out loud as Emmett nods his head at Peter's words, and I say: "Too bad for you, Captain. My pumpkin loves her Southern gentleman." Bella purrs as she pulls me close against her and says: "You bet I do. Don't you dare change."
Char shakes her head at her husband and says: "Don't listen to him, Jasper. My Peter can be a real Southern gentleman if he wants to. It always gets him the sex he wants, so I don't know why he's acting like an idiot right now." Emmett lets out a booming laugh as he slaps Peter's back and says: "Now who's making the male population look bad. Come on, let's just unload those trucks before my woman gets all sorts of crazy ideas. Rose, babe, take Bree and Michael back to the barn. We can't risk them eating the drivers. Will you be okay, Bells?"
Bella nods as two trucks pull up into our driveway, and I whistle as I realize just how much stuff the girls bought. Bella bites her bottom lip as she looks at me, and I fake a scowl as I say: "I can see that you have no problem spending my money, pumpkin."
Bella's face drops a little, and I quickly send her my love and mirth as I pull close while saying: "What's mine is yours, darlin'. Never forget that. You could have bought even ten times more, and it still wouldn't have made a dent in my savings. Come on, let's help unload those trucks." Bella swats my arms playfully as I lead her toward the truck and says: "I love you, Jasper."
I send her a big wave of my love as the drivers start unloading the truck with our help. It will be a pain in the ass doing this at human speed, but so be it. Jane giggles as Peter mumbles something about eating the drivers and says: "I have a better idea, Uncle Peter." I smile as Jane offers the drivers a drink and leads them to our kitchen so that we can work at vampire speed. Our daughter is a smart girl.
The drivers stare at the empty trucks as Jane leads them back out an hour later and shrugs her shoulders as they look at her questioningly while saying: "Many hands make light work. Be glad. Now you'll be home much sooner." I snicker as the drivers climb into their trucks and drive away, still feeling confused and say: "Not the sharpest tools in the shed, those two. Come on, sweetie. Let's check out your room."
I stare in wonder at the finished barn and let the pride that I feel flow through me as I pull Bella close. She did an amazing job with the decoration, and even though she keeps saying that Char helped her immensely, I can clearly see Bella's hand wherever I look. I place a kiss on her temple and say: "It's perfect, pumpkin. Jane and Alec are so lucky to have you as their mom."
Bella sighs happily as she leans back against my chest and says: "I'm the lucky one, Jasper. My life changed for the better when you changed me into a vampire. I never thought I would ever be this happy. I love you so much."
We both smile as we watch Alec, Bree, Peter, and Emmett play video games while Jane, Michael, Rose, and Char try to agree on which movie to watch. I raise my brow questioningly as three cell phones start ringing at the same time. Jane looks at hers and says: "Master Aro" while Alec looks at his and says: "Master Marcus." I take out mine, already knowing whose calling, and answer it while pulling Bella close against me: "Caius, what's wrong?"
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