Chapter 7

Jasper's POV

I was finally realizing what the absence was in Harmony. I've felt it sense the moment Harmony stepped into the clearing. She had an absence in the way she felt. I knew what it was. She was cut off from her feelings. I had to find out whether she realized that or not. This would explain why her facial expression never changes. She did feel respect for Alexander, but that was all.

I heard the footsteps the moment Harmony started freaking out inside. It had nothing to do with the Newborn. What was making her so upset? But I needed to worry about the new Vampire. He was a Vampire. A rough? I didn't know. I had half a mind to go down there and stop him, but that might be a bad idea. Then I could feel his emotions. No. No. No. Too late, he's too close to Harmony and the Newborn, Blaise.

Blaise's POV

Who they Hell was this girl? What was she? I'd never been attracted to any other Vampire my entire life. They were easily ignored, all of them. Though they couldn't seem leave me alone. But this girl, she was the most beautiful female I've ever laid my eyes on. And she was pissed at me. My instincts told me that I should not be making her angry. She was not human. That much was obvious. Her beauty showed that. My instincts were telling me she was dangerous.

"Well, well, who is this?" A familiar voice asked.

I froze. This could not be good. I turned to face Ashten. He was rough vampire that traveled to Seattle a few months ago, curious about us Newborns. He was created in the time of the civil war, when creating an army was not illegal. He was the one who had made me see the error in Riley's ways. I kept my feelings to myself, not knowing his or our creator's intentions or strength.

Ashten had long black hair that was pulled back into a ponytail and ruby red eyes. He wore a black leather jacket, a brown t-shirt, and black jeans. He had a mental ability that allowed him to see people auras.

Harmony's POV

A tall man walked up behind Blaise. I could tell he was a vampire by his red eyes.

"Someone's a pretty old Vampire," Spirit said, "You've been here as long as Jasper, well, almost, since you were just a Newborn when Jasper trained you."

"What?" I spoke out loud, turning towards Spirit.

We both froze at the realization of my mistake.

"Great, you've done it now," Spirit shook his head.

"Excuse me?" Blaise asked.

"Um..." I looked down in embarrassment.

"Say something," Spirit ordered.

"You want to know who I am?" I asked the vampire, changing the subject.

"Yes I do," The Vampire stood next to Blaise, "Your aura is incredible."

I was just going to ask what an 'aura' was, but Spirit answered before I could.

"An aura is a light shining around a person that represents a person and their emotions," Spirit said, "Our buddy here can see them."

"Is that so?" I asked, speaking more to Spirit then to the unknown vampire.

"Ashten," Spirit mused, "You're going to have your hands full with him, Harmony."

"Oh yes," Ashten nodded.

"Well Ashten," I said, "What do you want?"

"You know my name?" Ashten asked at the same time, Blaise asked, "You know his name?"

I rolled my eyes, "I asked first."

Ashten chuckled, "Well, first I wanted to know what happened to the Newborns running amuck here, but then I saw my good buddy Blaise here," Blaise gave a look that clearly said he was not Ashten's buddy, "And wanted to know what he was up to. Of course, that changed when I saw you. Now, I want to know who you are."

I crossed my arms, "I see."

"Your instincts are right, my friend," Spirit said, "At the moment, he isn't the most civilized person."

I looked down, trying to think. Spirit knew I could handle him, I just needed to know how trust worthy he was.

"Oh my," Spirit murmured softly to himself.

What? I asked him.

"Blaise is totally ashamed by the fact that Ashten is upsetting you," Spirit looked pleased.

I looked at Blaise, seeing what Spirit saw in him, "Harmony." I said.

"What's that?" Ashten asked, a smirk on his face.

"My name is Harmony," I answered, looking at him.

"What a lovely name it is," Ashten mused.

"Blaise is safe," Spirit said, "And Ashten only knows Blaise out of the army. So why don't you get Jasper down here? I'm sure he'll want to see his old 'friend'."

I closed my eyes, ignoring the two Vampires in front of me. I concentrated on feeling that I needed Jasper here and that it was okay for him to be here.

Jasper's POV

I felt Harmony's emotions like I had just run into a wall. She was just trying to get my attention, but she was scared. Scared she was going to mess this up and her need for me was stronger than she realized. I could have calmed her down from here, but she knew what she was doing.

I moved quickly to stand by her side. Blaise stiffened. Ashten froze for just a second before turning curious. My eyes were on Harmony as she opened her eyes and looked up at me. The fear showed clearly in her eyes. I calmed her down, but I knew she could be thrown into a fit later so I wrapped an arm around her shoulders. I let the physical contact calm her the rest of the way.

"Jasper," Harmony said, hiding her fear perfectly, "You know Ashten."

"Jasper," Ashten smirked, "It's been a long time."

"You should be dead," Jasper said, "I'm surprised that you're not."

"I high tailed it out of there sometime after you left," Ashten waved it off, "I figured if you weren't sticking around, then there must be something up."

"You always were smarter then most," Jasper said.

"Thank you," The smirk returned to Ashtens face, "That means a lot."

There was silence, as I said nothing. It did mean something to him, but he didn't really care. Curiosity and jealousy was in Blaise.

"She yours?" Blaise asked.

"No, I have my mate," Jasper said, "She is my daughter."

Harmony froze from shock. She hadn't expected that at all, but the way our relationship was going, that was it seemed like.

"Not by blood, though," Ashten said, "She'd be way older then this or one of us."

"She'd be dead," I said in a not so happy tone.

"Look, guys," Harmony cut in, "Let's go somewhere and talk, I mean we are really out in the open."

"The beauty has a point," Ashten said.

Irritation built up in both Harmony and Blaise. Ashten, though, was shinning with adoration for Harmony.

"Please, don't call me that," Harmony said, keeping the irritation out of her voice.

"Then what should I call you sweet heart?" Ashten asked, quite curious.

"My name," Harmony stated.

"Harmony is right though, we should continued this elsewhere," I said.

"My place?" Ashten said, "It's not too far out of town."

"No," Blaise and I said at the same time.

"Sorry, Ashten," Harmony said, "But we need to stay in town for the time being. Or head to where the Newborns are."

"Why?" Blaise asked curiously.

"I want to meet them," Harmony answered.

"No one could convince her otherwise," I shook my head.

"Ashten," A shiver went though me, "What's taking so long?"