Chapter 8

Harmony's POV

The woman stepped out from behind Blaise and Ashten. She literally froze when she saw Jasper.

"That's the vampire who turned, Jasper," Spirit said.

"Maria," Spirit and Jasper said at the same time.

"Jasper," Maria said, startled, "I thought you were dead."

"I thought the same of you," Jasper said, "And Ashten."

"I thought you said you left after Jasper," I commented to Ashten.

"I did sweet heart, but Maria found me," Ashten answered, "She forgave me."

"Do you forgive Jasper?" I asked.

Maria didn't answer my question, nor did she look at me. Her attention was focused only on Jasper. I didn't like that. I was talking to her. She couldn't just ignore me.

"Excuse me," I kept my voice polite.

"Whose the girl?" Maria asked, tilting her head to one side.

"His daughter," Ashten replied, "She seems human, but my instincts tell me that she's dangerous. Though, her blood does not appeal to me."

"Have you found yourself a mate, Jasper?" Maria asked.

"Yes," Jasper answered simply.

"She's going to try and recruit him again," Spirit informed me.

I stepped in front of Jasper, but Maria still ignored me. Jasper's hands were on my shoulders.

"Protective, isn't he?" Spirit mused.

"Ashten, Maria," I said, "If your not here for a friendly visit, leave."

Ashten's head tilted to the side.

"He doesn't want to leave you," Spirit spoke proudly, "He will give up Maria for you."

"Why don't we talk somewhere more private, Jasper," Maria suggested.

I clenched my fist, calling up wind. It surrounded us. Surprisingly Blaise was the only one who took notice of it.

"Stop ignoring me," I told Maria, though Jasper was who I was really worried about.

Ashten's calculative eyes stayed on me, but he was oblivious to wind.

"Jasper," Maria took a step forward and Jasper took a step back, pulling me with him as I stumbled slightly.

Maria kept moving forward. I swirled my hand, stopping with my palm toward Maria. She flew back, but was able to land lightly on her feet. The other two vampires were now very alert.

"What the Hell?" Maria demanded, taken by surprise.

"Stay away from Jasper," I said menacingly. Her eyes darted to me, "He doesn't want you near him."

Her eyes turned dark with anger, "Listen here you little girl. I've lived longer then you will ever dream of. I'm stronger, faster, and smarter then you. Don't you dare tell me what to do."

I didn't say anything in response.

"Now lets go, Jasper," Maria said, her voice sweet as honey again as she turned to him.

Jasper didn't move.

"He knows you can handle this," Spirit said, "But he's worried."

That was to be expected, "If he doesn't want to go with you, he doesn't have to."

Maria ignored me again, "But didn't you just say we should go somewhere else?" Ashten asked.

"He's right, but you should ditch Maria," Spirit said.

"Once Maria leaves, we can go," I said.

"What did I tell you about giving orders?" Maria asked, advancing on me.

Jasper's hands tightened on my shoulders.

"What did I tell you about staying away from Jasper?" I stomped my foot.

Wind blasted from my feet. Jasper and I felt the force of it. Ashten and Blaise would too. Maria went flying back and hit a street pole. She growled, jumping down, elegantly, and charged at me.

"Ashten will step in Maria's way," Spirit said.

I motioned with my fingers. Ashten and Blaise flew back, gently, behind me. I took a step forward out of Jasper's reach. I pressed my palms backward; bringing a shield up around the three male Vampires behind me. It wouldn't be letting anything in or out. I flicked my fingers forward, motioning with my index finger. Fire spread in front of Maria, stopping her in her tracks. Then it went around her, surrounding her.

"I'll say this once," I told Maria, "Leave, or I'll burn you to death."

She growled at me.

"See that boys," Spirit was speaking uselessly to the male Vampires, "This threatening only comes from Harmony in protective mode. She doesn't even know you, Blaise or Ashten and she's willing to protect you."

They can't hear you! I thought to Spirit.

"I know," I didn't bother to look at Spirit's facial expression.

"This isn't over, Elemental," Maria hissed as she took off over the flames.

I stood there frozen in shock. Somehow, she knew what I was!