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Chapter 3
(JPOV)

It was about 11:15pm, and I was sitting in my study with a book in my lap. However, no matter how much I tried, I could not concentrate on the words on the page, but rather the background words that my beautiful mate sang. It was all I could do right now to feel somewhat close to her. Ever since I saw her today, I couldn't get my mind off of her. Hearing about all of her accomplishments and talent's had me in the state of awe over this girl. God couldn't have made a more perfect girl for me if he tried, and I was eternally grateful. No matter how many things I've done wrong in my long life, and believe me...the list isn't a short one either.

Finally, I couldn't take it anymore. I had to see her. I got up out of my chair behind my desk and walked through the door that connected my large study to my slightly smaller bedroom with a connected bath, and went into my closet and changed into a navy blue t-shirt and light colored jeans. I slipped on a pair of timberland boots and made my way out of my room and down the two sets of stairs to the living room. I grabbed my white fall jacket and reached for my keys that rested on the coffee table and put them in my pocket.

"You're going to want to run. I see her leaving her house in less than five minutes to hunt." Alice told me.

"Speaking of which, what exactly is she hunting?" Carlisle asked as he looked up from the medical book he was reading while sitting next to Esme with his arm draped over her shoulder.

"Does it matter?" I interrupted with a growl before Alice could answer.

"Well...no, but I just wanted to make sure that if she was hunting humans that it wasn't going to affect you and your choices. Or tempt you in any way. We all know that you have a harder time with this diet than the rest of us." Carlisle tried to explain gently as to not insult me.

"If you want to catch her before she leaves, you might want to hurry." Alice added before I could argue with what Carlisle said. "I will answer your question, Carlisle, by warning Jasper to stay down wind of her when she gets to Seattle."

Humans. She's a human drinker.

"She's a human drinker?" Rose shrieked as she came in from the garage covered in grease, catching on to the end of Alice's warning.

I growled at Rose, suggesting that she not say any more than that. It didn't look like she was going to listen. Thankfully before she could say another word, Alice jumped up from her seat on the couch and started pushing me towards the door.

"Go! I see her getting ready to leave!" She insisted and pushed me out the door.

I took off like a bat out of hell, pushing myself to run as fast as I ever have. Speed wasn't a problem for me. When my newborn year began to come to an end, instead of losing my speed and strength and becoming like any average seasoned vampire, I became faster and stronger instead. Maria was ecstatic and it was only another reason, aside from my empathic abilities and skill on the battle field, that she appointed me her second in command. It gave me an upper hand when fighting and training the newborns.

I kept my extra abilities under wraps when it came to the family, and for good reasons. First, it was an uncommon asset for any vampire to have. Knowing Carlisle, he would turn me into one of his many experiments. I wasn't for that at all. I didn't like attention on me when it was unnecessary. I enjoyed being in the background and letting everyone else have center stage, while I quietly observed. It was one of my many war tactics I couldn't seem to shake. Always know the people around you and learn their weaknesses. I knew I had no reason to act this way with the family, but the Major in me didn't trust many people and wouldn't drop his guard. My Captain and his mate are the only ones as of late that he feels comfortable with as of late...and now I can add my mate to that list.

Secondly, Emmett. He prides himself in being the strongest, while Edward is the fastest. With Emmett, it would be a constant competition with him and after fighting and training for over a century of my life, that's not on the top of my list of things to do. But once in a while it's fun to joke around and wrestle with my little brother. Besting him in his strong point would only serve to wound his ego.

Lastly, it took long enough for the family, sans Alice, to feel comfortable enough around me to let their guard down and not feel constant fear around me. My scars are enough of a reason to fear me, let alone my history. If they knew that I could out do them in every physical aspect on top of my fighting skills, they would never let their guard down around me. Their common sense would tell them that they knew me and loved me. That I would never do anything to hurt any of them without reason, but their vampire instincts would counter act all of that and I would be back to square one. Being an empath doesn't help and feeling those emotions from everyone would only serve to make life harder for me than it already does where my gift comes into play.

I finally arrived at the address Jenks sent us, just in time to see her jump from the tree on the side of her house. My God, every time I see her, she seems to get more beautiful.

I followed her into Seattle and watched to see as to how she would choose her victims. I remember when I would walk into bars and parties, looking for a beautiful young girl to clench two of my cravings that always seemed to walk hand in hand for me. Sex and blood. I would compel them with my vampire abilities and feed them trust and desire from my gift. They would be powerless to stop it. Once I got them into a private or secluded area, I would have my way with them, then just as they reach their climax, I would strike, which in turn would trigger my own release. It was one of the most euphoric feelings of my life. Not to mention the only way I could effectively feed without their emotions getting to me. But unfortunately, once I was in full control of myself and sated, guilt and depression would take over.

Hearing a scream snapped me out of my musings and I watched as Lilly took off towards the sound. I stuck to the roof tops, making sure to head Alice's warning about staying down wind. She arrived at the scene to see a man holding a knife against a woman's neck, while attempting to unbuckle his belt with the other hand. He was completely unaware of the witnesses to his crime and his excitement and lust were rising with every tear or whimper from his victim. Sick fuck.

Lilly appeared behind him and wrenched the knife from his grasp and spun him around, pinning him to the wall with one hand and holding the knife to his neck as he did to the woman who was currently on the ground with wide eyes. Her fear rose during the transaction, but plummeted into relief once she saw Lilly had switched the situation into her favor. Lilly sent her off with a warning about traveling late at night, then watched as she gathered her things and took off, radiating gratitude and a strong sense of awe.

Turning her attention back on the scum bag, she tightened her grip on his neck and tucked the knife in the back of her pants. Noticing the knife was no longer against his neck, his lust rose thinking he had gotten lucky with a better option. He attempted to struggle out of her grasp, and then upon realizing his situation was hopeless, his lust dropped and his fear began to rise. Words were exchanged before she struck and latched her mouth to his jugular and began to drain him dry. Watching this, I had to adjust myself in my jeans for the way she hunted was fierce and erotic. Her preferences matched Peter and Char's and for that I was grateful. It was 100 times better than having to watch her feed on an innocent human who had family and friends who would miss them.

After she dumped the corpse into a dumpster and lighting it on fire, she took off and ran back towards Forks. At this point, I decided I needed to talk to her. Hear her voice. I wanted to help her understand who and what she is any way I could and hopefully begin to strengthen the mating bond that formed the second we looked into each other's eyes.

I sped up, running a little faster to catch up to her. She must have heard my approach, because I heard her stop about a quarter of a mile ahead. I slowed down to a walk once I was about 100 feet from here as not to scare her. I could hear her taking deep breaths of the air, trying to determine who or what I am by my scent. Recognition flooded her as I knew she realized it was me.

I broke through the tree line and into the moon lit meadow where she awaited me. The light reflecting off of her skin made her look radiant and I heard myself gasp at the sight.

"Jasper?" She asked, tilting her head to the side. "What are you doing here? Are you following me?" Panic and shame rose in her emotions as she must have realized that I had witnessed her hunting earlier on in the night.

"I needed to see you." I answered cryptically but honestly.

"So you did follow me." She sighed, resigned with the fact that I had indeed seen her actions in Seattle.

"There's nothin' to worry about. I'm not one to judge." I attempted to sooth her as I looked down towards my feet.

Understanding graced her features and she seemed to relax a little. "So you are like me." She wasn't a question.

"Well, not one hundred percent, but we are definitely the same." I smiled at her and she returned it with gratitude.

A look of uncertaincy suddenly appeared on her face and she began to fidget with her hands as her eyes broke contact with mine. "Can I ask you something?" She asked, almost as if she was afraid to know the answer.

"Anything." I confessed, unknowingly taking another step closer to her.

She looked up and smiled a small smile again. "Do you know what I am? Truly?" She asked with hope filled eyes, but behind them was fear. Fear of knowing the truth and not liking what she hears.

"For the most part, yes. I do. But there is something else." I answered as honestly as I could. "I won't be able to tell you what it is until I know more about you though. If you would like, Carlisle can do some research as to give you a better answer than I could."

She stood there for a moment, deliberating my offer to help her. I was hoping that she would accept, giving us a chance to become closer and a reason to hang out outside of school without me having to sneak around and spy on her.

Finally, she looked up with determination and acceptance and I knew she reached her decision. "I would like that. But only if you promise to be there. I don't understand why, but I feel like I can trust you. I know this might sound silly," She blushed "but I feel like you're my safe haven. Something inside me keeps pulling me towards you and my thoughts are never far from you. Am I making any sense?" She asked with her doe like eyes piercing through my soul as she begged me to understand.

The look on her face was so uncertain and desperate that I couldn't help but to step forward and envelope her into my arms. She stiffened at first, not expecting my reaction, but then immediately calmed and relaxed. I felt myself begin to purr for her. Something I have never done for anyone in my life. But it felt natural to do with her in my arms. As I continued to do this, I felt her whole body begin to relax. Finally, after a few minutes when I determined she could handle what I had to say, I pulled back and looked into her eyes.

"Yes." I breathed. "You make perfect sense. I feel the same pull. The same emotions you feel for me I feel for you."

"You seem to understand all this better than I do. I know it has to be something that involves what I am. What we are. I know I won't understand any of this until I know more and I'm okay with that. Just promise me you will be there for me every step of the way. I don't think I can do this alone." She shook her head. "No, as a matter of fact, I know I won't be able to do this alone. Earlier today, I was not certain that I even wanted to know now that I was given the chance, nor was I ready for that step. But, I know as long as your with me, I'll be ready." She gave me a watery smile as she held her tear's at bay.

I thanked God that she was already feeling the pull as strong as I was. I knew that as long as I had her by my side, I could accomplish anything and conquer any fear's or unknown obstacles in my way. I knew exactly how she felt, because in some ways, I felt the same way. And I would be there for her. Because I know that regardless of the fact that we just met each other, she would do the same for me.

"I'm honored that you trust me so and it would be my pleasure to help you through this. There will be a lot of self-discovery on your part, but I can promise you that it is not all bad. I just will be something new. You seem to already have taken the down side of this in stride." I admired as I tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "I can however, tell you what we mean to each other now, since it has nothing to do with your genetic makeup. I don't think I could stand it to not to be known, not only to myself, but to the world." She nodded her head in understanding and for me to continue. "You're what is known to our kind is my mate. Or in the human world, my soul mate. It isn't easy to find one's true mate, and when they do find each other, they stay together forever." I could feel her easy acceptance of this information and I watched as her eyes lit up at the news.

"There are things that come with being mates and new instincts that will be revealed through time. We will get to all that when we have our discussion with my family and since there are two mated pairs among them, I'm sure if you have any questions, the girls will be happy to help you." I explained. She smiled her thanks, but it seemed to have disappeared as quickly as it came.

"What's wrong darlin?"

"What if your family doesn't like me?" She mumbled as she looked down towards her feet as she dug one foot in the dirt.

I lifted her head by her chin and gave her a reassuring smile. "They already love you. We had a family meeting when we got home from school today and we discussed a few things, you being one of them, and they are all very anxious to meet you. Emmett and Edward, who already like you, even though they only just met you. Alice can see the future and she saw that you will be a great asset to our family and a great sister to them. Esme is a very maternal figure and very sweet. Carlisle always makes sure we all have whatever we need and is very compassionate. I promise you, you have nothing to worry about when it comes to my family."

He smile returned to her face and excitement poured from her in waves. "When can I meet them?"

"Tonight, if you'd like. If you can't, then you can come over tomorrow after school?" I asked her, eager to spend as much time with her as possible.

"Well, I need to get home tonight before my parent's realize that I am gone. Not to mention that it is 4:30 AM and my parent's get up at 6. So it will have to be after school. I can tell Bella that I am getting a ride home with you." She chirped.

"Sounds perfect." I answered. "Would you like for me to walk you home? We're only about two miles away from your house."

She nodded gratefully and we began our journey, hand in hand to her home.

On the way, we talked about everything and anything. Stories from when she lived in Vancouver, pranks Emmett would play on everyone, her friendship with Bella, classes we have together. Our conversation just flowed and before we knew it, her house was in sight.

We stopped a couple houses down and she turned to face me.

"Thank you for walking me home." She said appreciatively. "I'm so glad I ran into you tonight."

"Me too." I smiled as I drew her close to me.

I searched her eyes further to make sure I wasn't about to over step my bounds as I leaned in slowly towards her. I looked to her lips then back up to her eyes, asking for permission. She answered by leaning forward a bit further and I took this as her confirmation that it was okay to continue.

I close the distance between us and as our lips touched, I felt an electrical sensation come over me. I knew she felt it too, because she gasped and I took this as my opportunity to deepen the kiss. She responded eagerly and with fever as she put her hands in my hair to draw me closer. Our tongues danced and we held onto each other, letting the electrical sensations continuously wash over us.

Regretfully, she began to break the kiss, as we began to tone it down to soft pecks and chaste kisses.

I leaned my forehead against her's, as I looked into her doe like hazel eyes.

"Wow." She whispered as she came out of her daze.

"Yeah." I chuckled. "Wow indeed."

She pulled back and looked up at me. "So, I'll see you in school tomorrow?"

"You can count on it." I smirked.

She nodded and leaned up and pecked me on the lips once more, then began to back away. "I'll see you then." She smiled.

I watched, still in my Lilly filled haze as she jogged down the street to the tree next to her house, jumped up onto the branch parallel to her bedroom window, slowly opened the window, then disappeared inside.

I sighed to myself, then shook my head and smiled. 'I'm a love struck fool.' I thought to myself as I couldn't seem to wipe the grin off my face as I raced through the trees to my house.

(Lilly's POV)

I was sitting in the cab of Bella's truck on the way to school, impatiently looking out the window as we drove towards the school.

Bella looked over at me, noticing my impatience and gave me a look. "What's going on that your so excited to get to school this morning?"

"Nothing." I lied. "I had too much coffee I guess."

She didn't seem to buy my answer, so before she could ask any more questions, I turned the tables on her. "So, are you going to talk to Edward today?" I asked, knowing that his attitude towards her really pissed her off yesterday.

"Yeah." She answered as we finally pulled in to the school's parking lot. "I don't know what his problem was yesterday, but I intend on finding out."

We pulled into a spot near the front of the school and took off our seat belts. Before she could open her door, I stopped her by putting a hand on her arm.

"Be careful." I pleaded.

She looked at me quizzically for a second before deciding that I was serious. I knew by what she described that he was a blood drinker and something about Bella must have really triggered his lust for her to make him act as he did. She nodded he head in agreement even though I knew she wasn't sure why she did. I smiled at her as I removed my hand and opened the door to the truck, gathering my books as I got out, then walked around to the back of the truck and leaned on the bumper next to Bella.

I watched as she looked around for the Cullen's, then frowned when she saw that they had not yet arrived. I already knew this of course, considering I didn't smell any of them as I got out of the truck.

"Hey Bella! Hey Lilly!" Mike said with a wide smile as he and Eric approached us.

"Hi Mike. Eric." Bella smiled a smile that didn't reach her eyes as I nodded to them in greeting. I could tell that Mike liked Bella and she was only trying to be polite as he struck up a casual conversation with her.

"Hey Lilly." Eric blushed as he tried to start up his own conversation with me. He was harmless, and thankfully not pushy as Mike seemed to be at flirting with Bella.

"How are you Eric?" I asked.

"Great." He replied.

"Hey guys!" Jessica greeted as she walked up with Angela and Lauren, who did not look at all thrilled to see us as she said nothing.

"Hey Jess, Angela." Bella smiled, and then looked to Lauren. "Hi Lauren."

"Bella." She mumbled, only even answering her so that she didn't look foolish.

"What's up?" Tyler fist pumped the guys, and then winked in my direction. Seeing that, Lauren's scowl deepened then crossed her arms.

"Not much." Mike answered. "I was actually just about to invite Bella and Lilly here to go with us to La Push next weekend."

"What's in La Push?" I asked, never hearing about the place before.

"It's a beach we all go to and surf." Eric said.

"Umm...I don't surf." Bella answered looking to me.

"Never tried." I shrugged.

"There's whale watching too!" Angela added. "Come with us."

I looked to Bella and she nodded. "Ok."

At this point, I could see the Cullen's pulling up in a red BMW and a black viper. They all pulled into the three open spots across from us. I could tell that regardless of the chatter going on around us, neither Bella nor I was paying any attention.

We watched as Rosalie, Emmett and Alice got out of the red BMW. I smiled as I watched Jasper exit the viper and immediately look around the lot for me. Once we made eye contact, his face lit up in a breath taking smile as he began to approach me.

I looked over and I could tell Bella was confused and disappointed that Edward was a no show today and she gave me a sad smile.

I felt a hand grab my wrist and pull me against his chest. Jasper.

"Hi." I whispered as I looked up into his gorgeous topaz eyes.

"Hi." He mimicked me before he leaned down and kissed my lips.

I could hear the gasps and whispers from my friends as I kissed the most amazing guy I have ever met and I barely even knew him. I could only imagine how much more he could 'wow' me with as I get to know all of him, inside and out.

The warning bell rang before we could deepen the kiss, so we pulled back and smiled at each other.

"Let's get to class." He smiled, then reached down and grabbed my hand and began to pull me towards the school.

I looked over at my friends, who still seemed to be in shock over our PDA and as I looked at their faces, I could pick out who was jealous, shocked, or happy that we are together. From there I noticed that it was not only the people I was standing with that had this reaction, but other's from around the school as well.

I saw Matt standing not too far from where our group was standing and it looked like he stopped mid-stride on his way to talk to me when Jasper made his move.

I looked up at him and he smirked in my direction as we walked up the stairs in front of the school.

"You did that on purpose didn't you?" I raised my eyebrow in a challenge to deny it.

He only shrugged his shoulders and said "Just markin' my territory."

"I'm not a dog and neither are you!" I laughed.

"Thank God for that." He mumbled, and then spoke louder. "I just wanted everyone to know that you are mine." The look on his face was so sincere that I knew I couldn't be mad. I did enjoy that kiss after all.

"I'm glad you did." I smiled. "I'm also glad that your public claiming demonstration goes both ways." I smirked at him.

He looked at me and chuckled. "Yeah, I know. Just be prepared for the gossip queen of Fork's to hound you for answers in your Spanish class. If you listen to them behind us, you can hear talking with Lauren on what to ask you."

"Oh! That's right! Lauren has a big old crush on you!" I laughed as I bumped his shoulder, turning into Mr. Griffin's History class.

"Ugh, don't remind me." He chuckled, shaking his head as he gestured for me to go ahead of him down the aisle to our assigned seats. I knew that this was going to be a long day...

A/N: Jasper and Lilly are happily together. Spoiler Alert: Next chapter, Lilly will get some answers as to what she is and will learn about the mating bond! I don't see any questions in the reviews, but I am loving the comments!

As I've stated before, if you have any questions you'd like answered about this story, just write it in the reviews and I will answer it in the Author's Note in the next chapter!

If you like this story, check out some of my others:

'The Major'

'Far Fetched Reality'

'Attempting to Covet'

'Pretexting'

'Perplexing Revelations'

'Other Worldly Beauty'

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