"When is your birthday?" Bella asked as Rosalie walked through the door of the office.
Rosalie took a seat across the desk were Bella was sitting writing something in a notebook."Well I don't remember my human birthday but the one on my fake birth certificate now is January 25th. I was turned in April though. Why do you ask?"
"Legal paperwork. I needed to know when you are considered 18." Bella said as she continued writing.
Rosalie was confused. "What do you mean legal paperwork?"
Bella looked up at Rosalie. "Oh yes sorry. We haven't gotten a chance to sit down and talk to each other since we got here about future plans."
"Future plans? What are you talking about Bella?" Rosalie asked.
Bella got up and walked to Rosalie taking a seat in her lap." Well now that I have an imprint I wanted to take the necessary legal steps for you to own half of everything I own and heaven forbid if something would happen to me I want everything to be yours."
Rosalie jumped up from the chair knocking Bella off of her. "What?! Bella first of all don't speak of you dying. I don't want to hear about it or even think about a life without you in it. Secondly I don't need to own half of your assets for us to be a couple."
Bella put her arms around Rosalie holding her in a loose embrace. "It's not about what's needed, it's about what I want. I told you already you are now a part of the Shurlong legacy. To rightfully take your place you need to have some ownership of it. It's not about the money I'm giving you it's about entrusting you to carry on if something were to happen to me. I know it's a lot of pressure but you are my imprint. That means the Shurlong family is now your family to.Everything I own is not just my history anymore but by sharing your life with me it's yours as well."
Rosalie was speechless. In her human life she had a small family that never wanted her. As a vampire she found family in the Cullens but it always felt artificial. She cared for them but was with them more out of loyalty than love. Now she had Bella and with Bella she was not only given a chance at the future she always wanted but a chance to be apart of a family that she could be proud of.
Rosalie felt her insecurities rise." What if I'm not good enough to be a Shurlong? I'm a freak and as a vampire your mortal enemy. I don't think your ancestors would be happy with me being part of their history."
When Bella laughed Rosalie tried to pull away feeling hurt . Bella held on tight not letting her get away.
"Rosalie my ancestors have known about you for centuries. The book of legends speak of you. I bet that more than one seer knew that a vampire was going to be my imprint. You are forgetting one big thing though." At Rosalie's confused look Bella told her." We are going to have a baby. And when we do you will have fathered the next generation of Shurlongs."
Rosalie smiled at that. "Yeah we are going to have a baby aren't we?"
Bella gave her a kiss. "We are going to have the most beautiful baby and they will have all of our best qualities and you are going to be the best parent that ever lived."
Rosalie snuggled into Bella's chest listening to her heartbeat. "Do you really think it will all happen?"
Bella held her tighter. "I know it will happen, I know you and I would do anything to make it happen. We don't need a seer to tell us what our future holds because we both know in our heart that no matter what anyone says the most important thing is that I love you."
Rosalie sighed happily. "I love you too."
"Good. Now I'll need a copy of your birth certificate and social security card to send to Gene. We legally can't do anything until I turn 18 but he said there was a caveat in the will that dealt with imprints. He said he would go over everything again and see what he can do. I'm also not old enough to file a will so he's also going to see what he can do to go around that until my 18th birthday."
"When is your birthday?" Rosalie asked.
"September 13th." Bella told her.
"I just missed it this year." Rosalie said. "I promise I'll make it up to you next year though."
"We will worry about that later. Now on to pressing matters. Is everyone all set to leave? We have about an hour before we need to go."
"I got everyone squared away and told them we would let them know when we had to leave." Rosalie took a deep breath inhaling Bella's scent. "I wish we didn't have to go. This was supposed to be a fact finding mission and mini vacation for us and it was just a huge disaster. Once again we barely got any time alone."
"I know." Bella agreed." We need to have time for just the two of us. After this Edward nonsense we should take a trip together. Thanksgiving break is coming up soon,we could do something for that."
"That sounds nice. Do you own any secluded properties with the nearest neighbors hundreds of miles away?" Rosalie jokingly asked.
Bella thought for a minute."There is a hunting cabin in Vermont we used to go to when I was younger. I don't know if I own it though?"
Rosalie pulled back and looked at Bella with wide eyes. "Bella I was joking. Do you really have a cabin in Vermont?"
"I think so. I'll have to look into it. It was very secluded and knowing now that my grandfather was a tiger shifter the location makes sense as it's very private."
"Maybe we could get away with going alone without any chaperones. Do you think you could convince Charlie or is he going to want you around for the holiday?" Rosalie asked.
Bella groaned."I didn't think of that. He will probably want me there. Although it will just be the two of us. It's not like any of his friends on the reservation will be celebrating."
"Then that means we will have to wait until Christmas break." Rosalie said."I don't know if I can wait that long to have time with you. I know you don't feel it as intense as I do but I crave being near you."
"Wait, you don't think I feel as strongly as you do?" Rosalie shook her head"Rosalie I feel it every bit as much as you do. I want to rage and scream at the world that keeps interrupting our time together. If we could get away with it I would take you and go someplace no one could find and keep you there until you got sick of being around me."
"I would never get sick of being around you. I guess it feels like you don't feel as strongly as I do because you are always so calm.You never lose your temper or act possessive like I do. I feel like a wild animal when it comes to anyone being around you and you are just so level headed." Rosalie said.
Bella kissed her on the forehead. "I honestly think it has to do with my upbringing. I've always been taught to think before I act and never do anything to embarrass the family name. The control comes from being a shifter at such a young age. I couldn't let my emotions overwhelm me because it was would have been dangerous and any slip up would have revealed my secret. So although the feelings are intense I've been conditioned all my life to manage them. You haven't even had two weeks to deal with the changes to your body and on top of that the responsibility of not only being newly mated but mated to the great white tiger. You need time. We both do."
"I know you're right but we don't have time. All we have are problems that it seems you are destined to deal with. The last thing you need is a whiny imprint that is complaining of not getting your undivided attention when there is literally an army of newborns being led by a madman coming for you."
Bella pulled back to look at Rosalie in the eyes. "The last thing I need is for you to feel like I'm neglecting your needs.l love you. That means you will always be my number one priority. If you want alone time with me then I will make it happen. Anything you want or need i will always make it happen. I would save the world or let it burn all at your command if it made you happy. "
Rosalie reached up and pulled Bella to her for a passionate kiss. Bella always knew how to set her worries at ease. Just hearing that Bella was feeling like she was and having the same struggles with the bond made her feel better. It also made her realize that she needed to talk Bella more about what she was feeling. It was incredibly humbling to know that she was not alone anymore even emotionally. She knew she was bonded to Bella but she had to remind herself of the fact that Bella was bonded to her as well.
Bella pulled away breaking the kiss. "I want to continue this more than you know but we don't have time."
Rosalie groaned. "I know. Are you still telling Charlie you are going to be here for a week?"
"I was going to just go home early why?" Bella asked.
"Just stay with us until he's expecting you home. That way even if the house is full of company we can spend the time together. Maybe we can just lock ourselves in my room and pretend the rest of the world doesn't exist."
Bella smiled. "I love the way you think."
"Well I am the older and more mature one in this relationship." Rosalie said.
Bella raised her eyebrow. "Way, way older you mean."
Rosalie hit Bella hard enough to cause her to stumble backwards. "Jerk."
"I was just stating the facts. Jeez you didn't have to get violent." Bella said rubbing the spot Rosalie hit her.
Rosalie tackled Bella to the floor and pinned Bella's arms over her head while straddling her. "I'll show you violent."
"This is how you treat the great white tiger. The savior of all supernatural races." Bella said in mock outrage.
Rosalie released one of Bella's hands and ran her finger slowly across Bella's cheek across Bella's collarbone and between Bella's breast. She smiled when she felt Bella shiver."No this is how I treat my mate. My mate who needs to remember who the real alpha in this relationship is."
Bella gasped when Rosalie ghosted her finger across her nipple." You really think you're the alpha?"
Rosalie leaned down, bit Bella's earlobe and whispered." Would you like to fight me for the position."
Bella ached her back when Rosalie pinched her nipple between her thumb and forefinger. "I... I... you..."
Rosalie chuckled." That's what I thought. So how about you be a good little tiger and lay back and enjoy what your alpha is willing to give you."
Bella couldn't catch breath she was so turned on. Rosalie being assertive was always attractive but this was beyond fantasy. She quickly helped Rosalie remove both of their clothing and pulled Rosalie on top of her. Rosalie grabbed her hands and once again held them over her head but when Rosalie kissed her hard and full of passion Bella couldn't find it in herself to care. All that mattered was Rosalie's mouth on hers.
Rosalie knew they didn't have a lot of time but after feeling so out of control these past few days she felt the need to get a little back and knew that she was safe to do so with Bella. So she took her time as she pulled her mouth away from Bella's and proceeded to bite and kiss Bella's neck working her way down to Bella's breast.
As soon as her hands were free Bella grabbed the back of Rosalie's head and held Rosalie to her breast as Rosalie licked and lightly bit her nipple. She was in heaven. Even though she knew Rosalie would never bite her enough to break skin she almost hoped she would. The euphoric pleasure Bella got when she did it the last time was something that she wished she could feel again. When she felt Rosalie scrap her teeth along her stomach she moaned.
"Bite me harder." Bella pleaded.
Rosalie bit down a little harder but it wasn't enough for Bella.
"Harder." Bella told her.
Rosalie bit down again but it was still to soft. So Bella grabbed the back of her head and pushed it to her body and begged." Please Rosalie bite me harder."
Rosalie was confused. "Bella is I bite you any harder I'll break the skin. You will bleed."
"I know I want you bite me again."
Rosalie pulled back and sat up."Bella I don't want to bite you again. It's not safe."
Bella placed her hands on Rosalie's cheeks so they were looking each other in the eyes. "I trust you and nothing is going to happen. If you are scared and don't want to do it then I won't push you. We didn't talk about it but I liked when you did it. It felt amazing."
Rosalie wavered. "Do you really want me drinking your blood?"
"Rosalie you won't hurt me. The first time didn't make you turn into a vampire who only thought must kill all humans and suck them dry so I doubt this time will as well. I won't push you though. I've told you how I feel but if you don't want to then I will respect your wishes."
Rosalie gave Bella a soft kiss. "I'll try if you want me to but if it hurts you you have to tell me right away."
Bella gave her a smile." Thank you sweetheart."
Rosalie leaned down and kissed Bella. She was nervous about drinking Bella's blood again but also curious. She didn't really get to experience it because of the instant changes that happened and she kind of wanted to know what it was like. She trusted Bella to tell her if something was wrong and although still worried she told Bella she would try.
Bella was turned on beyond reason now that Rosalie agreed. She reached down and stroked Rosalie's member causing Rosalie to let out a throaty moan. Rosalie took the hint and lined herself up to Bella's opening and slowly enter her.
The pace started off soft and slow but when Bella scraped her sharp nails up Rosalie's back Rosalie gasped in a mix of pain and pleasure. Rosalie shifted off of her and as Bella made a sound of displeasure Rosalie repositioned herself into a seated position and pulled Bella to sit down on top of her.
Bella eased down on Rosalie's shaft and threw her had back when Rosalie leaned down to take Bella's nipple in her mouth. Realizing her hands could be better occupied she reached forward and massaged Rosalie's breast in one hand while keeping her other on Rosalie's shoulder to keep her balance.
The sensation of being inside Bella with Bella's nipple in her mouth and feeling Bella's hand on her body pushed Rosalie to the edge. "I'm gonna come."
Bella nodded and rolled her hips faster to get there with Rosalie. She was close and about to go over the edge when Rosalie pulled her close and sank her teeth into Bella's neck. Bella saw stars and felt her body overload with pleasure as she felt Rosalie pull blood from her. Her body didn't feel like her own anymore as rode out the sensations clasped tightly against Rosalie's body.
Rosalie didn't even realize she had bitten Bella until she tasted the drops of blood on her tongue. She had just started coming when the urge came over her and as the blood flowed from Bella it was like she could taste the very essence of what made Bella, Bella. Where as the first time she bit Bella she had felt awash with power this time it felt like she could actually feel their bond. There was so much love and devotion consuming her that she felt her eyes fill with venom awestruck at the intensity of Bella's feelings for her because she knew without a doubt that was what she was experiencing was Bella's emotion. She was forced to pull away when she felt a sob come from within.
Bella was worried when she felt Rosalie begin to sob against her chest. " Rosalie what's wrong? Are you ok? We shouldn't have done that. I'm so sorry."
Rosalie shook her head and took a few deep breath trying to control herself. "No it's not bad. I could feel you."
"I would think you could feel me. You were literally inside of me." Bella told her confused.
Rosalie chuckled. "Yes I could feel you that way but what I meant is I could feel your emotions. It was like our bond took control of my body."
"So not the power like before." Rosalie shook her head. "What was it like?"
"What you feel for me leaves me breathless. I have no idea how you can keep all of those emotions inside you and not go crazy. I will never doubt you not feeling the bond as intensely as I do. If anything you feel it stronger."
Bella gave Rosalie a kiss on the cheek."It doesn't matter who feels it stronger. What matters is we both feel it. I'm a little jealous you got the opportunity to know but every time you look at me I know how much I mean to you."
"I want to stay with you in this exact moment for ever but we don't have the luxury do we?" Rosalie asked.
"No we have to get dressed and wrap things up here. We need to leave very soon. " Bella told her sadly.
Rosalie motioned to Bella to get off her and stood up to get dressed. "We will be locking ourselves in my room for at least a day when we get back to Forks."
Bella pulled her shirt over her head as she finished dressing." A day? I was going to say a week."
"Let's get the motley crew together and we can discuss our self imposed exile on the plane." Rosalie said motioning for the door.
Bella grabbed her notebook from the desk." That motel crew is part of the army that is going to save all supernatural races."
"Heaven help us all." Rosalie said walking into the hall with a laughing Bella following behind.