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"Are you ready to meet the Cullens, darlin'?"

Bella - BPOV

I stop abruptly and stare at the ground. The fact that Jasper referred to his family as the Cullens, makes me wonder how big the rift is that my change created. Jasper pulls me close and cups my cheeks with his hands. He softly lifts my head so that he can look into my eyes.

"What's wrong, darlin'?"

"What are they to us, Jasper? Are they our family? Do we have a place with them? Hell, will they even accept the fact that you're mine and that I'm yours?"

"I don't know, Bella, but I already made sure that we have a home, no matter how the Cullens react. I asked my brother Peter and his mate Charlotte to prep my house in Montana. I don't need the Cullens, Bella. I need you, only you."

"You're hurtin' my feelings there, Major."

Jasper steps in front of me in a protective stance as another vampire walks up to us.

"Easy there, Major, it's only me."

"What are you doin' here, Captain? Was there a problem with the paperwork?"

"No, but I know that you'll need it to prove your point to a certain someone, so I brought it over. I'm the best, I know. You don't have to thank me."

Pater hands Jasper a large envelope and Jasper turns to look at me. He pulls me close and says:

"Bella, this is Peter, my brother in everything but blood, he saved me from Maria. Peter, this is Bella, the love of my life, and my true mate."

I look at the vampire before me and smile softly. He reminds me of Jasper in a way, his hair is the same honey-gold color as Jasper's. His stance is that of a soldier too. He nods and says:

"Hello there, little lady! You are a vast improvement from the previous woman that claimed to be my brother's mate. I told him that she wasn't right for him, but he didn't listen. So, you think you've got what it takes to be the Major's mate?"

I move before Jasper can react and pin Peter to the nearest tree by his throat. My words come out like a growl as I say:

"Are you stupid, Peter? How dare you question my love for Jasper? He's mine and I'm his."

Peter smiles brightly and I look at him questioningly. I turn to look at Jasper and see him smiling too. I let Peter go and move back into Jasper's arms. He pulls me close and kisses the top of my head. I can feel his lust and desire flowing around me, and start to purr as he whispers in my ear:

"Don't pay any attention to him, pumpkin. He can be very annoying at times, but he's the best brother a man could ask for."

"That's true; you would be lost without me, Major. It's nice to meet the woman that's worthy of my brother's heart. We're goin' to get along brilliantly, Miss Bella. My Charlotte is goin' to love you."

Jasper – JPOV

The sight of Bella as she pins Peter to the nearest tree is the most erotic thing I've ever seen in my life. God, this woman is like a dream come true. I can feel the joy and brotherly love that's radiating from Peter as he looks at my Bella, and I can't help smiling too.

He might be a real pain in the ass sometimes, but he is my brother, more so than Emmett or Edward. Peter has seen me at my worst and he always stayed by my side. The only thing we disagreed upon in the last sixty years was Alice and I'm man enough to admit that I should have believed him back then. She was never my mate, but at least she led me to my Bella.

Bella returns to the safety of my arms and I pull her close while sending her my love and desire. Her soft purr has me smiling like the Cheshire cat. The smug look on Peter's face doesn't escape me. I roll my eyes at him and say:

"Is the house ready for our arrival, Peter?"

"Yes, Char is taking care of a few minor issues like sheets and towels, but the house itself is in perfect order. That being said, I have to run. Don't want to keep my Char waiting. I'll see the two of you tomorrow."

A sudden burst of surprise and confusion hits me as Bella gasps:

"Tomorrow? Why so soon?"

"Well, little lady, let me put it this way: The family isn't going to be happy when they find out, but don't you worry. You can handle them. We'll be waiting for you in Montana."

He smiles softly at Bella and gives me a quick reassuring nod before making his way back to Char. I place another kiss on Bella's head and say:

"Talk to me, darlin'."

"How can Peter know all those things? Can he see the future?"

"No, Bella, he doesn't get visions. It's more like things randomly pop up in his head. He just knows stuff, like where to go or who to call. It's quite frustrating at times, but I've learned never to question him. I might have tried to ignore him a couple of times, but it bites me in the ass every time."

"Let me guess... He told you Alice wasn't your mate decades ago."

"Yes darlin', he did and I ignored him. That was not one of my brightest moments."

Bella snickers at my response and kisses my lips.

"Indeed, it wasn't, but she brought you out of the shadows when no one else could, Jasper, so for that, I'm grateful to her. From now on, however, it's me that stands by your side for the rest of eternity. Alice is history."

I let her feelings of love and determination run through me and lean down to place a soft kiss on her lips. I place my forehead against hers and glance down at the envelope in my left hand. I smile and lead Bella to a nearby fallen tree.

"Sit down for a moment, pumpkin. There's something I want you to see."

I move to sit beside her and open the envelope. I pull out the papers that Jenks made especially for her and hand them to her. I watch her face intently as she opens the passport. Bella stares at the passport for a minute, her fingers trailing her new name. As she lifts her head to look at me, I can see the love and joy in her eyes. Her feelings mirror her expression, along with a touch of playfulness. I look at her questioningly.

"Is this your way of proposing to me, Major?"

"Uh… I guess so…"

Bella's laughter fills the forest as she lays her head on my shoulder. There was no other option for Bella's new last name the moment I realized she was my true mate. I ordered Jenks to make all the necessary legal documents for Isabella Whitlock. I never realized that Bella would read more into the last name than just my claim on her as my mate. I snicker when she whispers:

"I think you can do better than that, Jasper."

I put the documents back into the envelope and get down on one knee in front of her while taking her hands in mine. I stare into her beautiful eyes for a few seconds before taking a deep unneeded breath and saying:

"Bella, the moment I realized you were my true mate, my life changed for the better. No other person on this planet understands me, loves me, and trusts me as much as you do. I don't deserve a woman as loving and caring as you, pumpkin. You're my salvation. I'm never going to give you up. No one will ever come between us. You're mine as I'm yours. Will you do me the great honor of becoming Mrs. Jasper Whitlock? Please marry me, Bella."

I can see venom tears pooling in the corners of her eyes as she pulls one of her hands back and places it over my dead heart. Her gesture would have worried me if it were not for the loving smile on her face and all the love that is flowing my way. I stroke a lock of her hair behind her ear as I wait for her answer.

Bella - BPOV

I always thought that I wasn't the marrying kind, but as Jasper gets down in front of me on one knee, my breath hitches. My love for him grows even more as I listen to him. How did I get so lucky? Jasper is my world now; I will never love anyone as much as I love him. I place my hand over his heart and send him all my love. I would love nothing more than to be Mrs. Jasper Whitlock for the rest of eternity.

"Jasper, my life began the moment I realized you were mine. You complete me in a way I never thought possible. I love you and I belong with you, Jasper. You're everything to me. Of course, I'll marry you."

The smile that lights his face is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my entire life. "You just made me the happiest man on this planet, Bella. I love you so much."

I lean down and kiss him softly, only to be interrupted by an incoming text. Jasper snickers as he reads the text and takes another look into the envelope. He pulls something out and takes my left hand in his. I look down and gasp as I notice the beautiful ring in his hand.

"Bella, this ring belonged to my mother. She would have loved you. It would mean the world to me if you would wear this ring as a token of my undying love for you."

I nod slowly and watch as Jasper slides the ring upon my finger. It's a perfect fit. I stare at the ring for several minutes as I go through an array of emotions. I can feel Jasper looking at me closely.

"Do you like the ring, pumpkin?"

"I love it. I wish I could have met your mom and dad, Jasper. They must have been amazing people to raise such a wonderful man. I'm honored that you want me to wear your mother's ring. How did it get into the envelope?"

Jasper shrugs his shoulders and simple states:

"Peter."

Jasper - JPOV

I guess I owe my brother one, even though he is an all-knowing pain in my ass. There is no other ring that expresses my endless love for Bella better than the one I slipped onto her finger a minute ago.

I only acquired a few items that reminded me of my human life after Peter saved me from Maria: my father's watch, my mother's wedding ring, and her favorite book, a first edition 'Sense and Sensibility' by Jane Austen. The book will be another gift for my Bella. My mom wouldn't want it any other way.

"What did Peter mean when he said that you needed the documents to prove your point?"

"The moment I knew you were my true mate, I called Jenks. I ordered your legal documents and asked him to take care of another matter. Bella, please hear me out before you react. I married Alice more than fifty years ago, thinking she was the one for me.

I must have heeded Peter's warning about her not being my mate more than I realized at the time because I married her as Jasper Hale. That marriage isn't legal. Jasper Hale does not legally exist, so the marriage got annulled. The official document is in the envelope too."

I watch as Bella processes the information I gave her. Her emotions shift so quickly that I have a hard time reading them. She ultimately settles on relief and happiness.

"So, I'll be the first Mrs. Jasper Whitlock?"

I nod and pull her close against me:

"You'll be the only Mrs. Jasper Whitlock to ever walk this earth, darlin'."

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