Previous chapter: Bella - BPOV

I swallow inaudibly as Jane and Alec hand me the first gift, and I quickly open it. I raise my brow questioningly as I spot a set of keys. Jane snickers as she gives me the second gift, and I smile as I spot a scrapbook inside. I open it and gasp for unneeded air as I stare at photos of the most beautiful house ever and whisper: "You built a house for me?"

Bella - BPOV

I trace the pictures of our house with my fingers as Jasper shifts closer to me, and I smile as he says: "Yes, pumpkin. It was my idea, but Alec designed it, Jane helped with the decorations and the layout of the garden, and Caius made sure that the permits were in order and that the house was ready in time for Christmas. It's our gift for you, Bella. Do you like it, darlin'?"

I shake my head softly when I turn to look at my mate and say: "Like it? I absolutely love it, Jasper. Look at it. It's the most beautiful house I've ever seen, and knowing that my family played their part in its creation makes it all the more special. It's the best gift ever. Thank you so much, all of you. Oh my god, this must cost a fortune?!"

Jasper – JPOV

I snicker as I pull Bella close and say: "Actually, pumpkin, it wasn't expensive at all. We saved a lot of money by doing things ourselves. Alec drew the plans, so there was no need to hire an architect. Jane is a wiz when it comes down to decorating, so we didn't need an interior designer. And we didn't need to pay for construction workers because Caius asked for volunteers under the guard to help with the build of the house. In the end, we only had to pay for the land and the materials. And like I said, darlin', we wanted to do this for you, no matter the price."

Bella sends me a big wave of her love as she kisses me softly before saying: "What did I ever to deserve you? You spoil me rotten, Major." I smile as I lean down to kiss her and say: "I only came up with the idea, pumpkin. It was a joint effort. There wouldn't be a house without the twins and your father." Bella smiles brightly as she places another kiss on my lips and says: "And I love you even more because of that."

I sigh happily as her love washes over me, and I smile as I send her my love in return and say: "I love you too, pumpkin, with everything that I am." Bella smiles as she gently squeezes my hand, and I watch as she gets up to thank the twins and her father. Alec beams as Bella ruffles his hair and says: "You're extremely talented, Alec. It's like you drew my ultimate dream house. Thank you so much."

Alec hugs her tight as he says: "Drawing a house was the least I could do for the woman that filled a void in my soul when she accepted me as her son. I love you, mom"

Venom tears pool in Bella's eyes as she leans back to look at Alec and says: "I love you too, my sweet boy, with everything I am." Alec smiles as he steps back and gently squeezes Jane's hand before joining Bree on the couch.

Jane looks rather shy as Bella turns to look at her and says: "Jane, sweetie, I love what you did with the house. You've got an amazing eye for detail, and you seem to know exactly what kind of style I like the most. Thank you so much for making this the best gift ever."

I realize that Jane would be blushing with a bright kind of red if she were still human as she hugs Bella and says: "Only the best for you, mom. No one deserves it more than you. I love you so much, mom." Bella takes a deep unneeded breath as she hugs Jane a little tighter and says: "I love you too, sweetie, more than you will ever know."

Bella - BPOV

I smile as Jane gives me another hug before rushing back to Michael. I turn to look at my father and say: "You're the best father a girl can wish for, papà. Thank you so much for helping Jasper and the twins. I can't wait to see the house for real." Caius smiles as he pulls me close for a hug, and I smile as he says: "There's nothing I wouldn't do for you, mia figlia. I will love having you close, and from what I hear, Michael's control is already quite good. You'll be ready to travel before you know it, mia figlia *."

Our interaction gets interrupted as Athenodora rises from her seat and says: "Caius Volturi, why didn't you tell me you were building a house for our daughter?! I could have helped!" I snicker as Caius rolls his eyes at her and says: "Because you can't keep a secret, even if your existence depended on it, Dora. And this way the house is sort of a Christmas present for you too. You'll be able to visit our daughter as often as she like when they are in Italy."

I giggle as Athenodora's eyes soften at Caius's words and bite back a laugh as she crosses her arms and says: "Nice save, Caius. You're lucky I love you very much." Caius simply smiles as he moves to her side and places a kiss on her lips as he says: "As I love you, Dora."

The rest of the evening passes quickly as Jane and I show Athenodora, Rose, Bree, and Char the scrapbook, while our men play a few games of pool on the new table that Char bought Peter for Christmas, and it's already after three in the morning as Jasper and I walk back our room. I smile as Jasper puts his arm around my waist and pulls me into his side as he says: "Did you have a good time, pumpkin?"

I nod as I lean my head against his shoulder and say: "I loved every minute of it. Did you see the look on Peter's face as Char carried that pool table inside? I'm sure he would have fainted if he were still human." I let out a giggle as I try to mimic Peter's expression.

Jasper snickers as he places a kiss on my temple says: "It's not easy to surprise Peter. Char is over the moon that she was able to bypass his gift this time. The last time that happened was over forty years ago when she bought him one of the first computers."

I shake my head at his words and say: "God, I can't imagine not being able to surprise you. That must be so annoying."

Jasper – JPOV

I nod as we walk into our room and say: "It annoys the hell out of Char, but what can she do? It's not like we can switch Peter off and on when we feel like surprising him." Bella giggles as she plops down on the bed and says: "Or when he annoys us, or when he teases me, or ... Oh my god, the possibilities would be endless."

I laugh at her antics as I kick off my boots and start to unbutton my shirt. I look up at my Bella as a wave of lust washes over me and raise my brow questioningly as I say: "See something you like, pumpkin?" Bella lets out a low growl as she slowly moves off the bed and stalks my way. I can feel my member hardening as she reaches out to touch me and whispers: "God, you're so sexy. I love that you're mine."

I growl as I pull her flush against me and lean down to kiss my mark on her neck as I say: "As you are mine, Bella Whitlock, for eternity." Bella shivers in anticipation as I let out another low growl and my nostrils flare open as the scent of her arousal fills the room. Bella's eyes darken as I lift her up, and I groan as she wraps her legs around me and grinds her wet center against my cock. I lay her down on the bed and pin her down with my body. Bella lets out a sinful moan as I send her a large dose of my love and lust and say: "You're a goddess, darlin'. I'll never get enough of you. God, I love you so much."

I groan as Bella sends me her love and lust in return and says: "I love you too, Jasper, more than anything on this planet. Please, make love to me."

I smile as I place another kiss on my mark and whisper: "With pleasure, pumpkin." Bella moans as I kiss my way down to her breast and arches her back as I suck one of her nipples through the fabric of her dress. I smirk as Bella grabs my hair as I move to the other nipple and say: "I love how you respond to my touches, darlin'. Tell me, who makes you feel like this?"

Bella lets out another loud moan as I pinch both of her nipples simultaneously, and I can feel my member hardening even more as she whispers huskily: "You, Jasper, only you." Bella shivers in anticipation as I slowly tear her clothes from her body, and I quickly shed my pants before kissing my way back up her body. We both moan as I slide into her slowly and start moving in and out at a tantalizingly slow pace.

Bella - BPOV

I can feel the tension building inside me as Jasper starts moving in and out of me. It's slow at first, but then he starts moving faster and harder with each thrust. I moan as my walls start to flutter around him and dig my nails into his shoulders. God, I love it when he loses control like that. My orgasm crashes over me like a tidal wave, and I growl as I lean up to mark him. Jasper growls loudly as he falls over the edge with me while he markd me too. I scream in pleasure as his venom triggers another mind-blowing orgasm.

We both sigh happily as he moves to lie next to me while pulling me close, and we purr softly as Jasper starts to stroke my hair while I trail his torso with my fingers. I can't help but feel like the happiest girl alive, and it's all thanks to my Jasper. I smile as he places a kiss on top of my hair and says: "You make me happy too, darlin', the happiest that I have ever been."

I turn to look at him, and as I do, my eye falls on the scrapbook that Jane gave me. I reach over to grab it and sit up to look at the pictures as I say: "Did you know that the idea of having a place of our own each time we go to visit the twins and my parents crossed my mind weeks ago when the twins were playing in the lake. I was wondering if you would like that when Peter walked up to me and told me you would, but I could have never imagined this. Thank you so much, Jasper."

Jasper smiles as he moves to sit against the headboard beside me and says: "I would give you the moon if you asked me too, Bella. I know how much you love our children, pumpkin. You won't be happy if you can't visit them, and the same goes for me. We'll be ready to travel soon. Your father was right when he said that Michael's control is already quite good."

I smile brightly as I lean in to place a kiss on his lips before saying: "I can't wait to see the house. Are you sure you won't mind leaving this place behind for a while?" Jasper shakes his head as he says: "Not at all, pumpkin. I'll find someone to take care of the house, and we can come back for a visit. Or to take up residence here whenever you feel like it. We have forever, darlin'."

I nod as I close the scrapbook and say: "How soon do you think we'll be able to leave?" Jasper snickers as he takes the scrapbook from my hands and places it on the nightstand. I watch as he takes both my hands in his and gasp in surprise as he says: "Peter told me that we will be flying to Italy at the end of March. So, darlin', seeing we'll be in Italy soon… How does a spring wedding sound?"

* mia figlia = my daughter

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