DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT OR ANY OF

S. MEYER'S CHARACTERS… UNFORTUNATELY.

I JUST PLAY WITH THEM.

Blood In The Snow Chapter 14

Previously:

I didn't think it possible to love him any more than I already do, but I was wrong… I do. He is my world. I don't think I could go on without him.

JPOV

Everything changed after the night Edward and I made love for the first time. We had already begun to develop feelings for each other, but since that night… it was as if we've always been together.

I cannot imagine ever being without him. I'm not sure I could survive without Edward. The best part about it… he feels the same way. He constantly tells me how much he loves me, how much he needs me.

Our days pass in peaceful contentment. Edward works on his latest book several hours a day. While he's busy writing, I take Alec out to play in the snow, I cook meals for us and explore his extensive library. Our evenings are spent snuggled together. Sometimes watching DVDs, sometimes just listening to music, other times Edward plays his piano and sometimes we simply curl up on the couch and read. Every night we settle into bed, wrapped around each other, loving each other. I never want to change our life… it's perfect. But I know the real world is going to come crashing in on us. And I'm afraid it may be sooner than later, but until that day comes, I am going to enjoy every moment I have with my love.

"Jasper?" I hear Edward calling for me.

"I'm in the living room." I look up from the laptop, where I've been doing some research on Aro and his organization. Edward comes down the stairs, a big grin on his face.

"Finally!" He bounces into the room. "I've finally finished the third book in my series." He grabs my hand, pulling me up off the couch and into his arms, swinging me around.

"Wonderful! I knew you'd get past that block!" He's been having a problem resolving the final hurdle in his story. "Wait. Third?" I thought you said this was going to be the last book in the series." He set me back down on my feet and got this 'guilty, little boy' expression on his face. Adorable.

"Yeah… I thought it would be, but… I realized that if I tried to put everything I need to finish the story, the book would be so huge you wouldn't be able to lift the thing!"

I just shook my head, chuckling at him. "Yeah, yeah. You just can't bear to let your vampires go!" I laughed at him.

He tried to look angry, but I can see the twitching of his lips as he valiantly tries not to smile. "Well… there is that." He gives up and laughs with me, pulling me in for a huge kiss. "Baby, you just don't know how much it helped having your unconditional support." Touching his forehead to mine, he smiles at me. "I love you, Jasper. Thank you."

"As I love you, Edward." I really don't feel like I did all that much. I just kept telling him not to try to force it… just let it come. Apparently it worked. "This calls for a celebration!"

"Yeah."

Grabbing his hand, I lead him into the kitchen. Digging around in the refrigerator, I pull out a bottle of champagne that we've had chilling, just waiting for a special moment. And this is it. While I open the bottle, Edward pulls out the glasses, holding them as I pour. Taking my glass from him, I propose a toast.

"To Edward… may this latest book in his series be as successful as the first two!" Clinking our glasses together, we take a drink… grinning at each other.

"Thank you, baby, without your help and support, I'd still be wrestling with that last chapter." He leans in to press a sweet kiss to my lips. My free hand slides up to stroke his cheek, the soft stubble teasing my fingertips, causing a low moan to rumble in my chest.

Edward pushes his body against mine, trapping me against the counter as his tongue begs for entrance. Happily, I part my lips, inviting him in. Oh god, he tastes so good. We both fumble, setting our glasses on the counter, out of harm's way and he pulls me tight into his embrace. His erection presses into mine, eliciting deep groans from us both… our hands stroking, exploring. "Oh, baby… I want you." Edward groans.

Before I can agree, Edward's cell phone begins playing the old 'Dr. Kildare' theme song. We hesitate and just look at if for a minute. His forehead rests against mine as he huffs. "That's my dad. I should get it."

"Yeah… I suppose so." We don't move for a minute and the phone keeps ringing.

Edward reaches over, picking it up and answering. "Dad? What's up?" He listens for a few minutes, a frown marring his features. "Hang on a minute, Dad. Jasper is right here. I'm going to put you on speaker. I know he's going to have some questions for you. Hang on for just a minute." He motions for me to sit at the counter and he pulls his chair next to mine. Laying the phone on the counter between us, he pushes the button for the speakerphone. "Dad? Can you hear okay?"

"Yes, Edward, I can hear you just fine. Jasper, are you there, too?"

"Yes sir, Dr. Cullen"

"Call me Carlisle."

"Okay."

"I was asking Edward if you boys have been keeping up with the news."

"No, dad, we really haven't. Why? What's happening?" He slides his chair closer to me, wrapping his arm around my shoulder.

"Apparently, Aro is stepping up his activities here in the Northwest. It's been all over the news the last few days. There have been numerous 'accidents', building burnings, beating and murders. A couple of the survivors have told the police that they were pressured to pay off 'an organization'."

Edward holds me tighter as I begin to uncontrollably shake. "How do the police know it's Aro's people?"

"They don't know it for sure. But my contacts tell me it is him."

"Who, dad? Jenks?"

"Yes. I have him monitoring the situation. Son… no one knows Jasper is there, right?"

"No, dad. We haven't told anyone he is here. Detective Jacob Black knows he's alive, though."

"What?"

"Carlisle… I've known Jacob since junior high school. He's practically a member of my family… what's left of it." Tears fill my eyes. I fight to keep them from falling as Edward gently kisses my cheek and wipes a stray tear away with his thumb.

"How did he find out, Jasper?" Carlisle sounds worried.

"I called him." I flinched when Carlisle began to shout.

"You what? Did it not occur to you that he could be the one who sold you out?"

"Dad. Dad!" Edward shouted over his dad's voice. "We used the cell, not the landline. And no, we don't believe he's the one."

"Edward… how can you be sure?" Carlisle sounds so concerned. "Jasper… does he have any idea where you are?"

"No, dad. We were careful not to tell him anything that might let him know our location." Edward rubs slow circles on my shoulder to try and calm me. "We have to believe that he's on our side. Jasper's known him a long time."

"Son, I hope you boys are right. Keep me posted… please. And be careful not to let it slip to anyone else about Jasper."

"No one knows except you and Black. And only you know where he is. We'll keep it that way."

"Okay. Just… be careful."

"We will, dad."

"I'll call again in a week or so. Oh. I meant to tell you… you can remove Jasper's cast."

"Great! Simplest would be to soak it off?"

"Yes. Since you don't have a cast saw, that will work. Just don't put too much pressure on it as you work it off."

"All right. I'll be careful."

"Don't suppose there's any way you boys can come for Christmas? Or are you still snowed in?"

"Still snowed in. Guess we'll have to have a late Christmas with you all after the thaw."

"Okay. We'll miss you. Be safe. I love you, Edward."

"Love you, too. Bye, dad." He hung up the phone, turning to look at me. "All right… let's get that cast off." He grabs my hand and pulls me out of the chair. "We can soak it right here in the kitchen sink."

Half an hour later and a huge gooey mess in the sink and my arm is finally free of the cast. Damn, my arm really stinks! We clean up the mess together and I scrub the stench off my arm.

Once the mess is cleared, Edward rummages through the refrigerator. "Hungry?"

"Yeah. What do we have?" I poke my head in next to his, sneaking a kiss on his ear, making him giggle. We dig out some leftovers and fix a quick meal.

EPOV

After we finish eating and clearing up, Jasper and I settle on the couch to watch a little television. We're both quiet, thinking about my dad's call. But neither one of us really wants to talk about it right now, so we watch the TV and snuggle together.

After the show we were watching goes off, I realize Jasper has drifted off to sleep, his hair falling in his face. Gently, I sweep it back off his cheek, leaning down to kiss him. His soft lips turn up in a sweet, sleepy smile. "Hi', he whispers.

"Ready for bed, baby?"

"Yeah." He struggles to sit up, so I give him a hand.

"Come on, love. It's time to call it a night."

Alec follows us upstairs and settles in for the night on his bed at the end of ours. As we settle in for the night, I watch Jasper nestle into my side, nuzzling my neck, peppering soft kisses along my jaw. Closing my eyes, I hug him tight to me. I love this man… I can never lose him. I won't lose him.

"I love you, Edward." Jasper softly whispers against my skin.

"I love you, too."

The moon shines on the snow outside, giving a soft glow over the bedroom. It gives Jasper's skin a soft luminosity. I drift off, content to have the love of my life safe in my arms.

AN: Thought the boys could use a little quiet time. Christmas is coming up and then January could be a bit wild. Thank you everyone for your support!