Author's note: hey see I promised another chapter fast. Thanks for all the comments. Thank you especially to those who offered advice. The description of the denali clan is in canon with the book. This chapter is about 600 words longer than most..thats what happens when im sick and have a laptop in tell me what u think of this chapter.
Note : for those of u who don't know, a succubus is a female vampire who has intimate relations hem hem with human men. Most times its just the lead up to the meal but the denali girls don't hurt the men. "the men they love, live" midnight sun.
Oh and denali is not he girls' last name, it's the name of the place they live in Alaska.
Chapter 23
Denali Girls
I had to admit I was curious about these other vegetarians for several reasons. Firstly because of Edward, he was really uncomfortable talking about Tanya; imagine talking to her. Secondly, they had 'developed a conscience' as Carlisle put it. Thirdly and most intriguingly, they were succubi. I'd only ever heard the legends of the succubus but I'd never met anyone who had that sort of restraint.
They came in a sleek black car; heavily tinted. Three doors opened simultaneously, then, like a well choreographed performance, they exited. First came the one in the back seat, she had gleaming silver hair, parted down the middle, falling straight and heavy and ending with blunt edge at her chin.
"That's Irina," whispered Rosalie. Irina wore a tight black leather miniskirt with fishnet stockings and tall black high heeled boots. A glittering black corset styled top clung to her upper body. I sighed; I was able to identify these articles of women's clothing because Alice could make me do whatever she wanted, and that included reading fashion and style magazines with her. Irina had very angular features; high nose and thin lips. It was clear that she had an affinity for dark makeup.
Next came the one in the passenger seat, Kate. She came out wearing a bright smile on her face. She shook out her long pale blonde mane and let it hang as straight as corn-silk, framing her face. She wore a long white skirt that hugged her frame with a slit that ran straight up her left leg. Her blouse was a deep v-neck sheer cotton number. She had a perfectly symmetrical oval face.
Then came a long, pale, bare leg. The red strappy high heeled shoe caressed the ground. It rested there for a millisecond then Tanya emerged. Her strawberry blonde curls bounced as she closed the car door and came into view. She was dressed in a blood red tube dress that left her shoulders and most of her thighs exposed. She looked up then, her eyes quickly surveying the faces at the front then she looked down at herself and straightened the dress. She was conventionally beautiful; high cheekbones, thin nose and full red lips.
The sisters walked up the driveway at human pace with Tanya at the point. She moved with feline grace and I was acutely aware of her confidence and poise. Edward was next to Carlisle wearing a diplomatically welcoming expression but inside he was wary. Tanya made him nervous.
"Ah Carlisle," she spoke as her lithe movements carried her up the steps. She spoke with a hint of a Russian accent. She placed a kiss on both of his cheeks then a questioning look came over her face, "We thought we would surprise you…but you don't seem surprised."
"Tanya dear, I don't think we will ever be surprised again," and he laughed wryly. "Allow me to introduce you to the newest members of our family." Family. Still a strange concept to me. Their eyes shone with eagerness.
"This is Alice and Jasper," he said assuredly as Alice stepped out from behind Rosalie smiling brightly. They appraised her with a smile, immediately taking a liking to her vivaciousness. Then their eyes turned to me and it happened. I drew Alice behind my body as the sisters scuttled backward and slipped into defensive positions. Kate now replaced Tanya as point. Feral snarls erupted from them as they backed away. Carlisle cut in, "Please, do not be afraid. Jasper means no harm,"
The girls' amber irises retracted into a thin band and their pupils grew wide in fear. Panic pulsed through each of them and I made an effort to dispel the tension. They straightened up but the terror was still present in their eyes. I wondered if my expression was hostile. Sure I was anxious about their reaction but I felt no overt hostility toward them. I attempted to smile and they watched me carefully.
"Tanya, Kate, Irina, there is no reason for alarm. Please come in and we will explain everything," said Carlisle.
Slowly, their own calm filled them and the fear relinquished its hold on them. Mostly.
"We do apologize, Jasper. You took us by surprise. Please excuse our faux pas," Kate was the first one to speak to me.
"It's quite alright Miss. I'm used to it."
"I'm Katrina, but everyone calls me Kate," she said affably and she stretched out her hand hesitantly. Matching her care, I carried out the pleasantries, kissing her hand. Fear spiked her stomach as she noticed my arms. I tried to make it easier for all of them, keeping the atmosphere serene.
"Hello Alice, it's nice to meet you," she continued with her Russian inflection, embracing the little figure next to me.
Tanya seemed influenced by her sister's sociability and followed suit. Irina was a bit more uncomfortable but still introduced herself to me.
Inevitably, we ended up talking about our pasts. Thankfully, Alice rendered the plot line of my life for me-without the details.
They were all intrigued by our talents.
"Jasper," Kate began bravely. Of the three, she was the most open-minded it seemed, "Would you care to give us a demonstration of your power?" She was very friendly. Her smile was warm as was her aura.
"Only if you demonstrate yours after," I teased.
"That's very brave of you," she returned.
"What would you like to feel?"
"Surprise me."
I saw no reason to share negative energy so I did what Alice frequently asked me to do. Thinking back to the night she told me she loved me, I let that blissful happiness-yes happiness- fill me. Then, expanding my aura to envelop the others, I let the emotion diffuse. Their eyes widened at the onslaught of foreign emotion.
"Oh," Kate gaped at me, "Wow," she laughed. I let it drop then. The atmosphere dissolved into a relaxed state.
"My, oh my," purred Tanya, "What I could do with a power like that,", she whispered seductively meeting Edward's eyes for a second then letting it drop. His face was carefully composed but I felt the jolt of nervousness and annoyance in him.
"My turn then," said Kate with an innocent expression on her face; an innocent expression that I did not trust.
"What do you do?" I inquired, and Alice gripped my hand tightly.
"Nothing spectacular," she shrugged but her smile grew wider.
Alice shook her head at me; sending me both physical and emotional warnings. "Will I survive?" I asked her jokingly.
She nodded stiffly. "Come on Alice, she won't kill me," and I planted a soft kiss on the top of her head. She released my hand with a resigned sigh. "Thank you," I whispered and stood up. I was genuinely curious. Of the three, I could tell that Tanya was the leader; she outranked the rest, but in a fight Kate was the most formidable.
She rose and approached me. She held out her hand and hesitantly, I took it.
The shock was immobilizing. Like nothing I'd ever experienced before. It was like a thousand volts surging through my body, lighting every nerve on fire. There were no thoughts in my head for the second she held me, though it felt like hours.
When I opened my eyes, I was on my knees but, like a good soldier, my teeth were clenched; not a sound had escaped me. My eyes fell first on Alice. She was kneeling beside me. Her eyes were tortured and she was in pain. "I'm okay," I whispered and she relaxed a bit.
I sprung up quickly. My opponent bit her lip and smiled apologetically. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to shock you that bad, but I lost control. I think it was you," her eyebrows pulled together. "Yes, I think you made me lose control."
"That was impressive," I admitted, "I'm glad I never met you in a fight." She laughed.
"Oooh Alice, you better watch out, Jasper's falling for Kate –literally," Emmett guffawed at his own joke. Rosalie slapped him on his shoulder and Alice rolled her eyes.
Seeing an opportunity to turn the spotlight off me, I asked, "Why don't you tell us some more about yourselves?"
Tanya was the one to speak. She explained how they had grown to love men and felt averse to killing them. I still could not fathom how they could be in such close proximity to a human and not kill him.
"I guess you could call us masochists, but then, aren't we all?" she said wryly when Alice asked about the bloodlust.
My attention was diverted from Kate's words when I felt a punch of lust emanating from Tanya. Her eyes were on Edward but he was carefully paying attention to the lines on the carpet.
Later, Tanya ambushed Edward by the piano. I could see him desperately trying to steer her back to where Kate and Irina were chatting animatedly with the rest of us. She was very confident, but below that, was nervousness. She tossed her curls off one shoulder and threw her head back in a hearty laugh. She was determined to get him. That was a fact.
"Looks like Carlisle will get his third daughter after all," I joked, when Edward escaped.
He huffed, "Oh no, not you too. Tanya is incorrigible. I don't know what to do."
"What's wrong with her? She seems nice enough and she is beautiful, what's the problem?" I asked but I already knew the answer. Had I not known of the sensation that was love- bestowed upon me by my angel, I would not have grasped the concept. Edward did not love her; it was mere fondness he felt.
"Exactly, why can't everyone else see that?"
"But surely you must know how much she likes you? I mean, I can feel her emotions. I'm amazed that you can resist. I can only imagine her thoughts. " I raised my eyebrows.
"Jasper, you really don't want to know her thoughts," he shuddered.
"She wants you," I countered.
"She wants to chew me up and spit me out, is what she wants to do," he scoffed and I laughed because he was right.
Author's note: hey so I hope u liked that. Please give me feedback I want to know what u think. I hope to update soon again either this Thursday or Saturday.
When I asked who Maria reminded u of, many said rose and I was shocked. I've been spending a lot of thought on her and I think I finally pieced it together. Tell me what you think. In the series Legend of the seeker, there is a character called Denna. I watched the new episode this weekend and it hit me. Maria is just like Denna. For those of u who don't watch Legend ..u need to start . it is awesome. Richard is so hot I love him. Guys, kahlan is super gorgeous as well. I love her dresses. Anyway. Thanks for reading ..please leave a comment.
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