Bella sat next to her dad, holding tightly onto his hand as though he would disappear into thin air. She took a deep breath and prepared to tell the Cullen's the story of her life.
"Well…you must know of dad's story in the southern wars?"
They all stared wide eyed, nodding. Esme being the loving person she is prays that this poor girl's story is not as horrific as her Jaspers.
"Erm…it's pretty similar to his I suppose. After my mama passed, I decided to travel into the city for a while, just to get away from the memories. I had stopped along the way to get some water for my horse and I."
Jasper smiles in remembrance along with Edward, who sees them in his thoughts. A cute, button nosed toddler squealing in delight as Jasper showed her a beautiful horse.
"Papa had gotten me her, she was one of the last things I had from him before he left for war."
Bella sighs sadly, and Jasper looks down at with sympathy and understanding.
"Anyway, I was getting water from a creek by the side of the woods, when the most beautiful women stepped out from the trees. She asked what I was doing, 'a pretty young thing like me alone', I explained I was traveling, she asked my name and of course I was taught my manners and replied with Belle Whitlock, well her face changed so face I doubted for a second she ever smiled at me in the first place. She told me my father was alive, and obviously I was not convinced at all. She managed to get me to follow her and before I knew it she was flying toward me, next thing I know I'm in agony, burning. It took nearly four days before I woke as a vampire. She took me to see my so called living father and my heart shattered to see him there but not himself."
Jasper groans, remembering their meeting, he should have recognised his own daughter, he hated that he never realised. He always felt a certain connection with her.
Edward was silently staring in wonder at the beautiful new vampire in their living room. Jasper sensed his feeling and warned him off in his thoughts.
'Stay away from my lil' girl Edward, stop with whatever it is your thinkin' or ill happily rip you dick off, comprende?'
While this silent conversation went on Bella was still telling her story, but stopped when she saw Edward's scared wide eyes staring into the glaring daggers of her fathers.
"Guys…What's going on with dad?"
Carlisle sighs but explains, "Edward, Alice and your father all possess a unique talent, much like your own, Edward can read minds and Alice can see the future" Bella's eyes widen, realising that her father is probably giving Edward a lashing for his earlier outburst of lust, without thinking she through her shield up around him, only to gasp in shock at what happened next…
Edward flinching at Jaspers thoughts suddenly snaps his head toward Belle's when the yelling disappears. His body felt alive! He felt on fire from top to toe and everything in him was screaming out to grasp Bella's body into his arms and make her his. He had never felt like this in his whole life.
Bella had never felt this way before; she barely had enough control in her body to keep herself from leaping into Edwards arms.
'What is this?' she thought to herself, not even paying attention to the scene unfolding in the room. Edward also oblivious to anything but Bella gets another shock when his shoved sideways and face plants to the ground.
Emmett erupts into his typical booming laughter before a glare from Rose shuts him up.
"What the hell!" he exclaims, jumping to his feet and looking for the perpetrator.
"Sorry, I was trying to get your attention" Jazz says innocently, Bella glares knowingly and scoffs. Hardly innocent!
"Sorry darlin', please continue with your story" he apologises, recognising the glare passed down to his daughter from her mother, he knew when to back down when he saw that face!
"Right then" She takes another glance at Edward and they share a shy smile before Jasper's grumbling mumbles interrupt them again.
"Where was I again… oh yes, so you know jaspers story, I won't bore you with the details, but after I left with Pete and Char, I felt terrible about leaving dad and insisted Peter go back for him, I was away on a trip when I got a message that you had finally left Maria's evil clutches.
I was so happy, I could finally tell you the truth, but I had to wait, Peter kept me busy, said it wasn't time, you know him, stupid know it all!
When I finally went on the search to find him, I didn't know where to start; I was losing hope fast, and getting depressed from all the killing. I was so weak and thirsty from trying to minimise feeding I couldn't stop myself when I attacked in Denali on night. The scent just caught me and I lost it. That was where I met Tanya. I was ecstatic when I found out about the vegetarian life style, they helped me and I've been with them ever since."
She smiled over at Tanya with love and thankfulness shining in her eyes, without her she would still feel like the monster Maria made her into and she couldn't be more grateful.
"What were you doing all the way in Forks then, Tanya said you have been gone weeks?" Carlisle asked curiously.
"I was looking for dad, I got careless, confident in my ability to abstain from human blood, I hadn't fed in a while, I slipped up as you can see, and I felt ashamed and depressed, I'm sure dad can understand, with our power over emotions it is hard to kill, overwhelming. It sent me into shock, I was disappointed in myself. Anyway that's when you found me in the woods, I'm sorry Tanya, I understand if you don't forgive me" Bells looked down, twisting her fingers.
Jasper was once again bought back to the memories of his daughter at a young age doing the same thing when she was expecting a scolding.
Tanya rose from her seat and kneeled in front of Bella.
"Don't be ridiculous sweetheart, of course I forgive you, it was a mistake." She hugged Bella to her and stroked her hair, whispering words of reassurance into her ear.
Alice interrupts their moment by clearing her throat.
"So Belle, are you anything like Tanya, you know, all into getting human men into bed, because if so, maybe you should be leaving, we can't have you becoming a bad influence on our innocent little Eddie now can we?"
Everyone shifts uncomfortably silent, in shock. Jasper is kind of disgusted at his mate's words about his daughter, as well as Tanya feeling insulted. She holds tightly onto Bella, as she feels how tense she is and the vibration of a growl seeps through her body.
Belle was fuming. Did her dad actually marry this fucking dumbass pixie, how has she not got that she could kill her in seconds! Obviously it doesn't bother her, as she continues to insult her left right and centre. Bitch.
"Alice that was uncalled for, but yes I think maybe after that comment Bella and I will be leaving."
Jasper panics, she can't leave. He just got his baby back. He needed her with him. He goes to speak, but not before feeling an insane amount of relief coming from his Alice, and Edward is staring harshly at her.
"That's enough Alice! Go wait outside, you and I are gunna have words!"
She gasps and jumps up and flees out the back door, stewing in anger, he has never spoken to her that way, and this was all because of his stupid precious daughter!
"Belle darlin', no please don't leave, I just got you back, you can stay here with us, please baby girl, what about that promise I made you huh? How will I keep it, if you're in Alaska?"
He pulled her to him and hugged her close. He felt her hesitance and saw her looking towards where Alice had just excited.
"She will come around; please don't allow that to prevent our reconnection as a family."
Once again he felt her hesitance but could feel it waver.
"I suppose I would stay a while, if you don't mind"
Esme jumped up, "No, its fine dear, I would, I mean we would all love you to stay. I will go get your room ready for you!" She flitted away upstairs in excitement, as everyone smiled in agreement.
Bella nodded and hugged her father back.
"Well then, I will send your stuff down to you when I get back home Bella, I'm going to miss you dear." Tanya says sadly.
They both go outside to say their goodbyes.
Meanwhile… Jasper has gone out back to join his wife.
"Do you even care how you spoke to my daughter Alice? Is that a fake apology, don't lie to me!"
"Jazzy, I love you, of course I care, it is the reason i am being so ridiculously overprotective, what if she is a fake, or ends up leaving, it would break your heart and I don't want that for you. So what, I'm a little jealous. I'm sorry ok! It's always been you and me, it is going to be hard to adjust to sharing you, just give me time please, I promise to be nicer, no more mean comments, I just need time." She looks at her Jazz in desperation.
His eyes soften at her word she knew she didn't mean to be nasty. It wasn't her, but she has always been protective of him and he her. He gave her a kiss on the lips and asked that she apologise to Belle.
"Of course, I know I was out of line with that comment, come on lets got back inside"
She dragged him back, eager to say sorry and get everything back to normal.
"Right Bella, your room is on the top floor, why doesn't Edward show you around, he won't mind will you dear?" Esme asked.
He jumps from his seat, keen to speak to Belle about the electric feeling her shield made him feel.
"Nope I don't mind at all, come on Belle, this way" he placed his hand to the small of her back guiding her towards the stairs. There is was again, that feeling surrounded her body at his mere touch. Bella couldn't help but imagine would it would feel like to have his hands on the rest of her body. She must have moaned aloud or something as Edward increased the pressure on her back and she swears she heard him groan.
Once they reached her room, Edward pointed out his on the opposite side of the landing.
"If you need anything, I'm just across the hall, ok?" he asked.
"Yes thanks for showing me around Edward that was very nice of you"
"You welcome Bella" He smiles his crooked smile and Bella shuddered with desire.
What was going on with her body? She obviously couldn't restrain herself as she lifted her hand and placed it against Edwards pale cheek.
"Do you feel that?" She whispered to him.
He closed his eyes, nodding. She felt his hand slide around her waist, bringing her body right up against his.
"Yes, I felt it since you covered me with your shield, it feels amazing" he smiled at her shyly.
"Me too..." Bella replies, her breath flowing over Edward's face was too much for him.
He groaned, "You smell of strawberries."
If Bella could blush she would have. Before she could answer, Edwards's lips were upon hers, soft at first, before he deepened it, moaning at her sweat taste. Bella's hands found themselves locked in Edwards's hair, pulling him closer.
She felt a sudden movement as he placed her back against the nearest wall in the bedroom.
Hands were roaming down her sides; she felt him tug beneath her shirt, his hands gliding over her bare skin and moaned at the overwhelming feeling.
She wanted more.
Edward seemed to agree and grasped onto her ass and with a squeeze, lifted her up against him, earning him another sexy moan. Bella has wrapped her legs around his waist, placing his hard on right against her warm centre. He groaned against her mouth when she started to move her hips, grinding slowly. He had never felt this good in his whole life. He wanted her.
"Mum, have you seen Belle? Alice wants to say sorry for her behaviour." Jaspers asked as he entered the living room.
"Yes dear, she is in her new room; probably settling in, she is so sweet, innocent, just like Edward, I wonder if they will become friends? Also Alice that was so rude of you to speak to her that way, don't do it again do you understand!" Esme exclaimed.
"I'm sorry Esme; it won't happen again, come on Jazz lets for find your daughter."
As Jasper climber the stairs with Alice he felt himself begin to harden with desire and suddenly turned to Alice, kissing her up against the banister.
"Jazz, what's got into you, we need to find Bella, this is not the time for this!" Alice yelled.
Her shock seemed to snap him out of it, and before she knew it he had growled and dashed quickly up the stairs, she shrugged before following.
She arrived to the top floor finally and stood next to Jasper, he looked demented, his face twisted in anger. He shoved the door open so hard it fell off its hinges.
They stared in to Bella's room at the couple making out against the wall, Alice was in shock. 'EDWARD!'
He tore his lips away from Belle's in alarm and confusion, Bella staring back at him.
"Edward, why did you stop?" She whined.
He whipped his head around to see a very angry looking father staring back at him. He listened to his thoughts to try and find a way out of this, but all Jasper was thinking was…
'You're so dead Eddie boy!'
He gulped. Oh fuck.