A/N: I'm glad to see you all are enjoying this story. Thank you to the guest reviewers I wish I could reply individually but since I can't I'll thank you here. Lol. Our favorite Captain appears in this chapter! Yay! ;)

sorry it's so late. Laundry sucks.

Chapter Six

Bella

Waking up in Jazz's strong arms is certainly something I can get used to. His cool skin on mine, his breath teasing my ear, his body flush against mine, his erection poking my butt. Wait. What? I wiggle a bit and hear a moan. It makes me giggle. Poor man, it's a shame that he can't hide his desire like I can. Then he reminds me that I can't hide it at all.

"If you don't tone down your lust darlin'. I won't be responsible for what happens next; and quit wiggling!"

"Oops. Sorry, empath, forgot."

"That's alright, it'll take us both some getting used to."

"We can have sex while I'm human can't we?"

"Yes, I just have to be very careful. I could lose myself to the passion and accidentally bite you. You see, when we find our mates we have the fierce need to bite them to stake our claim. To make a mark to show all other vampires that they are ours and to stay away. But biting you would be bad, because it would mean you starting to change."

"Ok, what about blood?"

"Blood?" I turn to face him, more confident in our discussion now, to see a face full of confusion. I can see him thinking though, and the moment he gets it.

"Are you saying you're a virgin?"

"Yes," I say, blushing. Maybe he won't want me now. He said he and that woman, Maria were lovers. I'm sure he's probably had others in the fifty plus years since he left her. Perhaps he doesn't want an inexperienced woman.

"Stop that. I can feel you're emotions remember? Nothing could ever make me happier than to be your first. The gift you will give me, it's so precious. And it would be my honor to make your first time something special. I will wait until you are ready though. It will all be up to you. To answer your question though. Your blood doesn't bother me, remember? As my mate I have no desire for it, at least while it's still running through your veins and I have smelt it outside your body as well- when I accidentally knocked ylu down the day we first met remember? So it will be ok."

"Thank you for reassuring me. I thought maybe you wouldn't want someone who had never been with anyone that way. I mean I'm sure Maria wasn't your only lover."

"Is that what's bothering you? Oh darlin', Maria was my first and only. And it certainly wasn't what it will be with you. It was rough. She liked to have sex with me right after a battle, she got off on the blood and venom I would be soaked with, but you don't need to know anymore about that. It will be special with you because I love you and you are my mate. Ok?"

"Ok, cowboy." He quirked a brow at me.

"Cowboy huh?"

"Well yeah. You're from Texas. You were in the cavalry which meant riding horses. So, a cowboy."

"I do miss riding. You Miss Swan are a cheeky thing. I like it. Now, up and at 'em. You have work and I promised Em a hunt."

I move to get up, but something stops me. I need to kiss him. I need to feel his lips on mine, our tongues entwined. His hands in my hair and mine in his. I move around the bed to where he's stood. I grab his arms, to anchor myself, go up on my tiptoes, close my eyes and plant one on him. I can feel his surprise, but it's gone swiftly and he sweeps me up in his arms and crushes my body to his. I can feel his chest against my breasts, his erection- which is back with full force- pressed against my core and his strong arms around my waist.

He slants his head, to deepen the kiss and runs his tongue along my lips to coax me to open them, which I do gladly. His lips and tongue are cool, his mouth tastes of chocolate- which is strange to say the least and perhaps it's something more to do with the mates thing, I'll have to ask him or Carlisle later. He's taken my breath away and all I can do is hold on for dear life, wrapping my arms around his neck, twining my fingers into his hair. It's soft, so soft. Like silk. I can feel a couple scars on his neck against my arms.

But who cares about that when he's making me feel the things I'm feeling. The heat pooling in my belly, the tingling in my fingers and toes. The desire to strip him and myself naked and make love to him and say screw work and the rest of the world. Unfortunately fate seems to have other plans because his cell phone goes off; and groaning he ends the kiss, setting me back on my feet. He doesn't let go though, simply moves us both to where his pants are in my window seat and removes his phone from the front pocket.

He looks at the screen and curses. The "fuck" from coming mouth is sexy as hell, I have no idea why. He swipes his thumb across the screen, puts it up to his ear and barks into it at whoever is on the other side.

"What do you want Captain." Captain? Why does that sound familiar? He told me yesterday. What was it? It takes me a minute to think of it, but it finally comes to me. His friend Peter, the one who saved him from Maria. The one with the "knower" that detects trouble. I can only hope he's calling to catch up.

Jasper

That fucker better have a good reason for calling or I'm going to kick his ass for interrupting what has to have been the best kiss of my existence.

"Sorry Major, we got trouble. I don't know what but it has to do with you, and something important to you. Char and I are heading your way, we should be there soon. Perhaps tomorrow. We were in the Brazil with Garrett. He had a hankering for cartel boss, when my knower started acting up. I don't know when it's coming, but it hasn't gotten there yet. I just thought you should know."

"You have the devils own timing Peter. I just found my mate. This couldn't have come at a worse time."

"You did?! Well who is she!? Do we know her?! Is she gifted?! Maybe whatever's coming, she can help with."

"Well I doubt that Peter."

"Well why the hell couldn't she be useful?"

"Because she's human."

"What the fuck did you just say? Did I hear you fucking right? A fucking human? Are you out of your ever loving fucking mind!"

"Peter Whitlock you stop that this instant! We can't help who our mates are! Now fucking apologize!"

I can hear the smack she gives him about the head. I love Char, like a little sister. She won't take any of Peter's shit, but can dish it out real well.

"Sorry Major, it was just a shock. Are you sure though?"

"Yes Peter, I'm sure. She's actually standing here looking at me with confusion when she should be getting ready for work. Go get a shower Bella, I'll fill you in later." She pouts at me but does what I tell her. I hear the shower kicking on a second later and can't help the image of her naked and wet, that pops into my head. It's taking all I have not to hang up on Peter and join her. But I doubt she wants to lose her virginity in the shower.

"Wait, does she know what you are?"

"Yes, we have a new coven mate. One that's a friend with Felix Volturi. He actually taught her about being a vampire after her sire was killed. She claims that the brothers are getting ready to make an addendum to the law about humans. That if a vampire finds a human mate they can tell them what we are and have a year to change them."

"Are you sure you can trust her? That sounds like a bunch of bullshit to me."

"She told Carlisle. He said she told the truth, she even called Felix right then and there and he confirmed it."

"Well, I hope for your sake she isn't lying and neither is he. So, tell us more about this Bella."

"How about you wait until you get here. I've got some things I planned today and you're taking me away from getting them done and spending time with my mate."

"Well excuse the fuck outta me! Man finds a mate and suddenly he doesn't have time for his friends. Sheesh, pussy whipped already are you?"

"First of all, never speak that way about Bella again, no I am not pussy whipped as you put it. Second of all, you'll be here tomorrow that'll be plenty of time to tell you about her. She can actually tell you herself. I'm sure she'd love to meet you and trust me, you'll love her."

"We shall see, Major, we shall see. I'll talk to you tomorrow. Expect us about 8pm. And remember, there's trouble coming."

"Got it Peter. See you tomorrow."

I hang up with him, pull my fresh clothes from my duffel- putting the old and my sleep pants into it- and get dressed. Another long sleeved shirt, a white tee this time, a pair of blue jeans and my cowboy boots. It does not escape my notice, the irony of the boots and her new nickname for me. I'm just standing up from putting my boots on when she walks out of the bathroom in nothing but a damn towel! She's really testing my perseverance! She looks at me all contritely, but I can feel her mischievousness. She did it on purpose!

"Sorry, in my hurry to obey your orders I forgot my clothes."

And with that cheeky little statement she walks, or should I say wiggles, into her closet. Shaking that round ass at me like that is playing with fire! I don't think it'll be long before I take her. She walks back out a moment later in a pair of skinny jeans that hug every curve and a white blouse that hangs off one shoulder. Her hair is pulled up into a messy bun at the nape of her neck and she's put in a pair of rose gold earrings. No other adornments, no makeup. She's flawless. Damn but I got lucky!

"So when are you coming back over?"

"What time does your shift end?"

"I get off around one."

"How about 6 then. It'll give you time to get showered and stuff. What do you want to do?"

"Is it ok if we just sit on the back porch? I have some steaks I'd like to grill. I know you won't eat but I've been looking forward to them all week."

"That sounds good to me. I'll see you at 6. I love you."

"See you then, love you too. Have fun with Emmett, whatever that may mean."

"Ah darlin', when Em hunts, it's always fun. I'll tell you about it later."

"I'll hold you to that."

With that I grab my duffel and she walks me to the back door. I lean down and give her a quick peck on the lips. She looks disappointed, but if I did anything more she would be late for work.

"Later darlin'."

"Later."

I turn around and head toward the trees, pausing at the tree line to wave back at her. She's standing in the doorway, a smile on her face as she waves back and then blows me a kiss. I make a show of catching it and then take off into the forest, my duffel bag banging against my hip as I go. I think I'll move some of my clothes to her house tonight since I'll be spending the nights there from now on. Holding her as she slept had to be the second best thing in the world. The first being her telling me she loves me. Most may think it's too soon, but for me it couldn't have been soon enough. Over a century of wishing and waiting for Bella to enter my life had made me want to move everything even faster. But I have to go at her pace. Whenever she's ready. It'll be hard, but for her. I'll do anything.

Peter

Well who would have thought the Major would find his mate in a human?! To say I was shocked is an understatement. Garrett, who decided to come back with us as he's always looking for trouble to get in to, looks like he could care less. I know he wants a mate too. He'll find her eventually. I'm sure of it.

Char just looks happy. Of course she is. She's wished for the Major to find a mate for a long time. I bet everything I have that she'll love this Bella. But this sense of impending doom just sucks. He finally finds happiness and now something is coming to fuck it up. Not on my watch. I'll be damned if something or someone destroys his happiness now that he has it. They'll have to get past me first.

Alice

Just as I saw, Peter called Jasper. Now I just need to talk to them. I'll show up while they're sitting outside and Bella's grilling. It'll be easiest so I can just come out of the trees. I called my mate and let him know to tell the brothers of their progress so far. When he called me back he told me how happy they are that Jasper is happy. They truly only want what's best for all of us. Jasper finding his mate has been one thing they've waited and looked forward to for decades.

Now that it's come to pass they'll want to do whatever they can to keep him from losing her. Recently I've wondered if there wasn't more to their interest than what they were telling me, but I haven't seen it if that's the case. I know that no matter what it won't be any reason that's malevolent. The Volturi really have changed since Carlisle had lived among them. I for one can't wait to see what he makes of the new Volturi.

They even have several animal hunters among the Guard. And Heidi no longer goes out and brings in just regular tourists. She brings criminals now. Those who prey on the weak. Rapists, murderers, child abusers. It's unfortunate that they're so abundant. She brings them in with promises of giving them all they desire. The fear they feel once they realize they're really going to die makes their blood, and deaths, all the sweeter.

As for our human receptionists, they are always turned now. We no longer kill any of them. Once they reach the age in which they wish to be changed we oblige them. Chelsea no longer uses her gift on anyone. The only exception there, is any criminals brought in. Once they're brought to Volterra, they're tied to the brothers to keep them from escaping until their trials and probable sentences are carried out.

Demetri of course only tracks criminals and rogues now, Alec and Jane rarely use their gifts anymore. Alec only uses his on those who have been sentenced. He removes their senses until they're done burning. That way they feel no pain. Jane is given free reign over punishments that are not death. We only kill those who broke the most sacred laws, telling humans- unless it's their mate-, separating mates and creating Immortal Children. Otherwise the person is punished in a way that fits their crime.

A whole new, humane Volturi. We know there are those that think we're making a mistake by acting the way we are now, but people are more willing to follow the laws now than they were when we were forcing people to join is and decimating covens just for any gifts they may have had. Those that were brought into the Guard that way before, like Heidi and Demetri, are actually happy to be serving the brothers now. They were given the choice of leaving if they wished. All chose to stay. Corin was set free. She was no longer needed to keep people happy.

The wives actually have seats on the council now and give their opinions on the day to day. Felix and those others that are the most senior Guardsmen also are asked for their opinions now. It's all around a better environment and everyone there will fight to the death to keep the Volturi from falling. They will always rule as long as we can help it. I just wish that they'd use my gift to check on covens like the Romanians from time to time. Just to be sure they aren't planning things, but the brothers have kept watch on them for millennia and have felt they're not a threat. They're alone, they have no one to back them. So I focus on the visions that just come to me as opposed to searching. Which is why I haven't seen all the players in this thing that's coming. Just that it's coming, it will be bad if we don't have Jasper and Bella on our side and that Edward plays a part somehow.

Bella

My shift feels like it's taking forever. I head to lunch at the diner and that man is here again. The Quileute, Mark confirmed it for me. This time he's sitting in a corner booth facing the door and watches me when I came in. He doesn't bother me, I don't feel threatened. He just looks curious. With that in mind I make my way toward him. I'm determined to find out why he's watching me today. His eyes widen in surprise when he realizes my destination but he doesn't look away from me. I take a seat across from him and smile.

"Hello, I'm Bella. Bella Swan. I couldn't help notice you watching me and thought I'd introduce myself. I've met just about everyone in town but haven't been to the reservation yet."

"You're a bold one huh? Well Bella Swan, I'm Samuel Uley. I'm one of the Quileute council members. I will fully admit to watching you. I was curious as to what it is about you that makes you worthy of being Jasper's mate. Although your courage at just walking up and confronting a complete stranger certainly explains a lot. Only someone courageous could be his mate."

"You know what he is then?"

"Of course, and by your question, that you do too."

"They told me yesterday. They also said you wished to speak with me on one of my days off. To tell me your story, about the treaty?"

"Yes, I received a call from Carlisle yesterday explaining what they would be doing and who you were. We understand you've already requested to become like them. We just needed to let you know the rules of the current treaty and show you what we are. I believe Friday is the agreed upon day?"

"Yes."

"Well, we've decided to have a bonfire to welcome you to Forks and will tell you everything then. Tell Jasper and the others that we've decided to make it 5pm. We'll eat and have some fun before getting on with the serious stuff. I was going to call Carlisle later and tell him, but now you can."

"I'd be honored, on both things. It was a pleasure to meet you Samuel Uley. I look forward to Friday, I have to be going now, I only came to pick up lunch for me and Mike. Until Friday Sam."

"Until Friday Bella."

With that I stand up and walk away, grabbing my to go order from the waitress, I pay and head out the door. Samuel Uley seems to be a pleasant if serious man. I can't wait to see what he and his council, as he called them, have to tell me Friday. I wonder what is in that treaty that made it to where Carlisle had to tell them about me. Friday can't get here soon enough. Neither can 6pm and my time with Jazz.

Jasper

Hunting with Em is always playtime. The idiot loves finding bears and pissing them off. He found a rather large brown bear today and just had to make it mad and let it chase him. Rose is going to be pissed that he ruined yet another set of clothes. That is after she takes advantage of his near nakedness. Those two are like rabbits and I hope they take it into the woods somewhere so I don't have to feel the lust. I don't need it added to my own for Bella, then I really won't be able to resist taking her to bed and making love to her.

We ran so far we were almost in Canada. By the time we get back I have just enough time to shower, change and pack some clothes into a couple of suitcases. I grab the books on my bedside table as well, these are the ones I have been and planned to read. Once I have all that done it's a quarter to 6 so I grab it all up, say goodbye to Carlisle, Esme and Alice- Rose doing just as I predicted when we got home- and head out the door.

I get to Bella's and see she's already lounging in one of the patio chairs, the grill smoking, and the fire pit lit. She smiles when she sees me.

"Hello there cowboy, are you moving in after all?"

"Sort of. It's just some clothes and books for me to leave here for my nights with you. This way I don't have to constantly bring new stuff. Is this ok?"

"Sure, come on inside and I'll show you where you can put it all. By the way, I met Samuel Uley today."

"Oh, and what did he have to say?"

"He was in the diner and watched me as I came in to get the lunch order I called in for me and Mike. Curious as to want made him so curious I decided to approach him and ask."

She walked up to a man the size of Sam? Does she have no fear? First being ok being around people that could kill her with just one wrongly placed hand, or that could drain her of her blood; and now a shifter who turns into a giant wolf when angry or threatened. She really is supposed to be my mate.

"Did you now?"

"Yep! He seems like a very nice man, if not a bit too serious. He said to tell you that we should all be on the reservation at 5pm on Friday. He also said my courage at approaching him made me worthy of being your mate."

"Did he now?"

"Yep," she says again, making a prolonged popping sound on the p.

I can do nothing more than shake my head and chuckle- following her into her closet. It seems she has the approval of the wolf pack alpha. If she did it so easily with him, then Peter and Char should be eating out of her hand the moment they set eyes on her. This of course makes me happy as they're as much my family as the Cullens. She's gained Rose's respect, Esme and Emmett's love, Carlisle is impressed with her resolve and strength at the loss of her parents. Sam thinks she's worthy. Alice seems to be happy with her.

She's amazing. I can't wait to see what she does with Paul. He's so angry all the time, I can't wait to see what happens of he's rude to her. Granted I'll have to be standing right with her because she'll probably anger him enough to make him phase. Can't have him hurting her. I bet Sue and Emily will love her too. Too bad Harry isn't here anymore. He'd have loved her as well. Hell, she may even win over Leah! Which wouldn't be too much of a stretch since she's the pack's version of Rose. I'm brought from my thoughts by her sweet voice.

"Here Jazz. You can put your clothes here, basket's there in the corner, I wash clothes every Wednesday so if you have something that needs washing now let me know, otherwise I can wash it tomorrow if you want."

"No, that's fine. These can wait until next week. I brought enough for two weeks. So every Wednesday should be fine."

"Ok, well when you're done come on back outside. My potato should be close to done by now so I'm going to get the steak on."

"Anything I can do?"

"Can you make a salad? Just enough for me?"

"Sure. You have the fixings?"

"Yep, in the fridge, croutons are in the pantry just outside the bedroom door."

"Alright. I'll be out in a minute."

"Ok." And with that she walks back outside.

I move at vampire speed to put my clothes away and get her salad ready. I grab it and the Italian dressing in her fridge, a plate just in case and a fork and steak knife and head outside. What greets me is unexpected though.

"Alice? What are you doing here?"

"It's a long story Jasper. One I hope you'll let me tell you without interruption. I promise you, you'll thank me later."

The way she says it, it's as if she's got a secret, one we need to know. I don't know why it would be important to me, but I feel compelled to listen to her. I still have all my warrior instincts after all, no matter how long it's been since I've been in battle.

"Fine, start talking."