Bella's birthday

The past two days had been pretty much a whirlwind. Edward and Bella had just arrived moments ago for the party Alice had organized. I had to give Alice her dues. She was faster then a Texas tornado when it came to decorations for parties. Anything and everything that stood still was decorated for Bella's party. My eyes lifted to the door as they entered the house. Her scent hitting me before they entered the room and i was instantly reminded of my mother's garden back home in Texas. The scent of freesia prominent and I remembered the day I helped plant them as well as how much I loved the smell when they would bloom. Bella's nerves were evident the moment she walked into the room. Her eyes met my own in acknowledgement after the wave of calm I sent her. It seemed to all that Alice was eager for presents to be opened as she thrust a box into Bella's empty hands. This has me slightly confused. Anyone who paid any attention to Bella knew how she felt about gifts. Her curiosity almost overpowering me as she shook the empty box in her hands.

"A new stereo already installed in your truck." Emmett said with a huge grin.

Her chuckle almost like music to my ears as Alice handed her the envelope and said "plane tickets from Carlisle and Esme."

Alice's sudden movement not registering with me as Bella cut her finger on the envelope. The scent of her blood hit me hard and my inner beast swelled to life. It was in that instant that I knew why Peter had said what he did. The front door flew open hard as Peter and Charlotte entered the room in a blur. Char and Rosalie quickly moved in front of Esme and Carlisle as Charlotte warned the two to stay back. Emmett had moved to join Peter with restraining Edward. I immediately felt the Major burst from his cage to come forward and protect his mate as I made my way over to Bella. Her chocolate eyes meeting my own as her desire, love and acceptance hit me in a dizzying cocktail. I slid my arms around her to pull her into me.

"You know, don't ya darlin." I whispered as I let my knuckles graze over the delicate skin of her flushed cheek.

Her lips trembled slightly with a nervous nod of her head . She chewed slightly on her bottom lip as she spoke.

"We are mates, aren't we."

A roguish smile claimed my lips "affirmative." Her lips were like heaven on mine as I lowered my head slightly to claim them with my own. As I pulled her closer to me, the Major quieted suddenly and whispered confidently 'HOME.''

My hands caressed over her skin causing an illicit moan from her lips and her to hold on to me tightly. Her hips ground into my own before a loud growl causes us to separate. My eyes moved over to my two brothers who were restraining a rabid Edward. Quickly I glanced to my sisters to see an irate Carlisle and angry Esme being restrained. The gleam in Charlotte's eyes had showed me the sweet southern belle was absent and my psychotic Lieutenant was present. Lifting Bella's hand, I pressed a gentle kiss to her knuckle before heading over to Edward. My eyes closed as I let the Major take back control to handle the situation before me.

"Welcome back Major." Peter said with a slight smirk. His own inner beast evident in his voice. I stepped closer to Edward pushing nothing but fear and pain into his emotions and every fiber of his body.

"Release him" I growled to my Captain as I stood before the three of them. Peter and Emmett instantly released Edward and took a small step back staying close in case I needed them.

"Kneel boy" I growled loudly as I pumped Edward full of fear and dread. Almost instantly he kneeled and lowered his head in a submissive position. "Look at me boy" I yelled. Edward's head snapped up to let his eyes meet mine. "Do you know who I am?"

"Major Jasper Whitlock" he said.

"That's right, boy. Now who is she" I said as I pointed to Bella.

"My mate" he said.

My eyes an instant black as I growled "WRONG ANSWER."

Peter reached forward to quickly remove Edward's right arm as I spoke. His punishment the same I gave to newborns in the army that defied me. Bella's eyes were sparkling with mischief as she stood witness to Edward's punishment. It was in that moment I felt the mating pull hit me hard and apparently she did as well. I turned in her direction with the feeling of her delicate hand slipping into mine. Her lust and excitement rising as she leaned slight to speak to him

"I'm his Edward. Not yours. I know who my mate actually is."