Previously…

"Jasper, no."

"Don't like it?" He questioned as he continued to kiss and finally arrived at my ear. He had to have heard my heart trying to pounce. He was probably enjoying having this effect on me. "No I don't like it." I jumped when he ran his teeth along my shoulder and stood extremely still. He chuckled, "I won't bite you darlin'."

I pushed back walking to the driver's door. "We'll talk more tomorrow."

"Yes we will, although I hate talking to you." He smiled as I pulled off. Tomorrow I would find out just what my naughty little Grans was up to. I took a shower when I arrived home and headed to my room getting into bed. I rolled onto my side falling asleep quickly and wondering what in the heck I just got myself into.

I had a dream. I was in a large house, more like a castle really. Something I would dream of in a fairy tale. I was standing by French doors and I was dressed in a long white silken gown. My hair blowing softly in the wind, I saw the necklace being lowered onto my neck from behind. I felt hands fasten it then rest on my shoulders.

"I will love you as long as you breathe." I heard the seductive male voice from behind me. I turned to face what was the most gorgeous blonde haired man I had ever seen. He pulled me close, "You will always be a part of my family."

"I can't give you more than this." I said softly.

His large hand stroked my cheek. "I would never ask you to my love. As long as I have you whatever you can give will be enough."

"When I age this must stop. I do not wish you to see me like that."

"Tillie, I love you. I will always do as you wish."

He brushed my red hair back and smiled, "Stay with me tonight my love." I nodded, "You know I can't." He pulled me against his hard frame. "Just tonight, you always leave. I need you to stay just this once."

"It is because it will hurt less if I go."

"Do you really believe that? Do you really believe making love to me and leaving is any less painful than allowing me to hold you while you sleep? I can assure you it is not for me."

"Carlisle." I pleaded.

He leaned to my ear slipping the small spaghetti straps of my gown down my shoulders. "Make love to me my love. I will not force you to stay. Bless me with this moment."

I closed my eyes as his lips descended to my throat. I felt the gown slip to expose my chest to him but I didn't care. I felt like this was not the first time, I was so familiar with him, his smell, his feel. He cupped my face in his hands, "You own my heart Tillie." It was all that was said as his lips descended on mine.

I awoke with a gasp, I had no idea who this man was but I knew this was my great grandmother Tillie. She had so many secrets. It was scary how connected to her I always was. He was a vampire, and she was in love with him. It was no wonder I felt more comfortable around Jasper than I should, even if my sister was killed by one of their kind.

You can't blame a species for something one person did right? A lot of things were clear now but I still had questions. I dressed for school knowing I would be off for the weekend after today and that I promised Jasper I would come to his house. I am not looking forward to this.

I slipped into jeans, knee high black boots and a fairly nice fitting pink angora sweater. I wanted to look nice when I met them, I have no idea why, I had no one to impress. Did I really care what Jasper thought? I hoped not. I brushed my long red hair and slipped a hair band in. A light coat of make-up and I was down the stairs.

"Arelise do you want breakfast?" I hear my mother ask from the kitchen.

"No, I will be late."

"Ok well Jasper is here." She said sweetly. I stood there shocked surely I heard her wrong. I walked into the kitchen seeing him leaning on the counter smiling and laughing with her. He was dressed in boots, jeans that fit way too good on him and a dark blue sweater. His eyes fell on me and he looked me up and down appreciatively.

"You look lovely darlin'" He said with a smile crossing the room to kiss my cheek. "Your mom was just telling me about her job, no wonder you are so intelligent, you take after your mother." Flirt.

I knew he was laying it on thick to get in good with my mom, why I have no idea. He'd just be going away after he got whatever he was looking for right? He slid his hand into mine handing me a muffin. Blueberry my favorite.

"You can eat on the way to school."

"Wait, why are you here?" I asked realization suddenly dawning. He smirked, "Taking my girlfriend to school."

"Jasper." I started but he turned, "I'll see you tomorrow Mrs. Thériot." She smiled, "Until then Jasper, You'll love my lasagna." She invited him to dinner and he accepted? You are kidding me.

"I am sure I will."

He pulled me out the door and to his car opening the door for me, "My family is looking forward to meeting you tonight.'

"Jasper, what are you doing?" I asked curious.

"Opening the door for you." He replied with a smirk. I tossed my bag inside, "No, I mean here like this. I already said I would come, why are you here?"

His smirk fell and he moved against me. "I know you hate me, I can only hope you change your mind."

"I will always hate you." I said back. He grinned at that.

"I will always hate you more beautiful." His lips were suddenly on mine. Ok this was beginning to be a habit of his. I tried to push him back then after a moment I noticed my evil hands betrayed me and slid around his waist. His cool hand slipped under the back of my shirt causing me to jump.

He pulled back, "Sorry." I thought he would gloat but amazingly he didn't. He simply caressed my cheek and smiled, "Get in love." I followed his request and he got in starting his car. Talk about an engine that purrs. Wow.

We arrived at school and I got out grabbing my things. I turned to see Edward smiling. He kissed a pretty brunette who then drove off in a black sports car. I found it interesting because he was never with anyone. I felt Jasper beside me, "It's his wife." He whispered.

"His wife?" I forget they are all a lot older than they look.

He laughed, "Her name is Bella."

I don't know why he felt comfortable telling me this. Edward walked over a lopsided grin on his face.

"How are you this morning Miss Thériot?" He greeted me.

"I am well and you?" I replied.

"Never better."

"Glad to hear it." I turned and glanced at Jasper who was looking at me intensely. He smiled kissing me, "We should go so we're not late." I glanced to see if Edward was looking but he had turned to wait on us. What no smart remark?

I allowed him to rest his hand on my hip. After all fighting up to this point has not helped at all. We walked to our first hour class, which we shared and he winked walking across the room to his seat. I looked up from my book, which I was looking at but not concentrating on when Melanie sat down. She smiled, "Hey, you didn't call me back the other night."

"Sorry, I've been sort of distracted as of late." I said with a small smile. She giggled, "I hear, but I would like to know the scoop."

"What do you mean?" I replied acting as if I didn't know.

"I mean I know you can't stand Jasper or any of the Cullen's so I am trying to piece together exactly what is going on."

"I would love to answer that question but Mel I don't know myself."

"Do you like him?" She asked watching my expression.

I shrugged, "Not really, can't stand him."

She sighed shaking her head, "You are so odd." I laughed, "So I've been told."

The day went by quickly and it was amazingly calm. I sat with the Cullen's at lunch because Jasper insisted and I decided whatever he said was fine just so I would get to relax. They all actually included me in conversation even though I know it was clear I didn't want to be included.

I sat beside Jasper quietly as he drove us to his house. I was a little nervous but my mind was still going over the dream I had last night. He must have known from my emotions something was off. I knew he could sense things most people couldn't.

"What are you thinking about Arelise?" He questioned casting a glance at me. I turned raising a eyebrow, "You know better than to call me that."

"I was seeing if you were paying attention. Tell me what is your middle name?"

"Why?"

"I wondered why you went by Gabby." He said as if it were obvious.

I sighed, "Gabriellea."

"I like it, suits you. Very unique and beautiful." He smiled broadly.

"Enough of the flattery vamp, I have a image to uphold you know." I countered with a glare. He inhaled slowly, "I don't know why you refuse to take a compliment. You are very rare. Perfect pale skin, long beautiful red hair like fire. Jade eyes. You are quite breathtaking."

"I strive for that effect." I said rolling my eyes. His hand slipped from the gearshift onto my knee, "You don't have to try too hard love, it comes naturally."

I didn't respond watching the beautiful house come into view. It was simply the most beautiful house I had ever seen and it seemed familiar. He parked behind a black car of some kind and opened my door. I got out and instinctively I took his hand. He smiled but didn't comment.

We walked in and I looked around curiously. He introduced me to his mother Esme. She was striking and extremely nice but she stayed a comfortable amount away. I figure she didn't want to scare me.

"Who do we have here?" I heard from a familiar voice and turned. It was the beautiful blonde vampire from my dream. He stopped in his spot and gasped, "Oh my god…"

I didn't move when he walked closer and lifted my necklace. I felt all eyes on us but I couldn't take my eyes off of him to look.

"I gave this to Tillie years ago." He said his voice almost a whisper.

"Tillie was my great-grandmother."

He gave a small nod. "You look so much like her." He looked down and sat on the couch. "May I ask how she passed?"

I could see he was upset but I had no idea why. "She passed from old age, it was a natural death."

"Were you close?"

"Yes, I love her very much. I stayed with her a lot. She left the necklace specifically for me."

He looked up, "I can understand why. My son has told me about you and it seems you share the same spirit."

"She was very spunky. I think that's why I liked her so much."

He closed his eyes, "Yes."

I looked around. It was oddly quiet. I had no idea what to say or why he was reacting this way. Could my dream be true? I felt an odd bond with this man I hardly knew. I moved to sit beside him and felt him jump looking at me startled. He had no expected me to be so comfortable with him.

"You told her she would always be a part of your family, why?" I asked curious. His face was one of shock.

"How do you know this?"

"I dreamed it." I said shrugging. He blinked not bothering to look away, "Could we speak? Would you be uncomfortable?"

"No." I stood waiting on him. He looked to Jasper and I followed. He smiled nodding reassuringly. I felt Carlisle's hand on my back as he guided me upstairs. He opened a door and I walked in looking around in shock. It was the room in my dream. He opened the huge French doors allowing the cool wind inside.

"This is a spare bedroom. Tillie stayed here sometimes." He said seeing my reaction.

"Why didn't she stay with you?"

He smiled sadly, "You know about us? What did you dream?"

I walked to the doors looking out at the beautiful landscape.

"I saw you and her, you had given her this necklace. You told her you loved her." I said knowingly. He nodded, "I did love her, very much. It was before I met Esme. Tillie didn't want to be turned, and she would only stay with me for a few years. She said she wanted to remember me as we were. She was such a strong woman."

"You made love though." I responded. Ok open mouth, insert foot. I blushed. He chuckled, "We did. As I said, I loved her. Our relationship was difficult. She didn't want anyone to find out because it would make things incredibly difficult on she and I. She told me our destinies would always be intertwined. I had no idea she meant like this."

"Like this?"

"Jasper has had difficulty with our lifestyle. He came from a more violent background than any of us. It was very hard on him. Alice helped, they were together many years and then she had a vision. She saw a girl with hair like fire she saw him and this girl in love. They were meant to be you see, but I had no idea it would be you or that you would be related to Tillie."

"How does that help with his thirst?" I asked concerned. He smiled, "You hold some of Tillie dear, she had power over me. I have no idea why but the thirst was sated when I was with her, it would seem he is much the same. Your destiny has been linked since you were born. Tillie saw that."

"How can someone know that I am meant to be with him? I don't …"

I looked off, "A vampire killed my sister and I saw it. The vampire he knew Tillie as well." Carlisle's face was a mask as he moved closer, "I am certain that will all be answered in time. You must first accept your destiny. Jasper is the answer."

"That sounds like a bad movie."

"So it does but it doesn't change that you are. You know it because you feel it, as much as you want to hate him you are still drawn to him are you not?"

"I don't know."

"Yes you do, ask yourself why you are so comfortable with him, with me." He placed his hands on my shoulders, "It is not wrong to follow your heart. It will not lead you astray. Some things are unexplainable. I do not wish for Jasper to be torn apart as I was."

"You loved her more than I can possibly understand. I don't get it I guess." I don't know why I was so comfortable but he was right, I was.

"You will understand, give it time."

I heard the door and turned seeing Jasper. Carlisle smiled and kissed my hand, "I think my son wishes to speak with you. We will talk again."

I gave a slight nod. Jasper shut the door after him and crossed the room to stand across from me.

"This all seems so unreal to me Jasper. I find it all so strange." He didn't seem surprised by this. He moved closer, "I am sorry about your sister, I had no idea."

"It's ok. I don't like to talk about her, it hurts too bad." I caught myself wanting to tell him more but I held my tongue. He moved closer and took me in his arms.

"I was supposed to get close to you and find out what your secret was. I had no idea this would happen."

"What?" I questioned. His lips fell to my neck and I gasped closing my eyes. My neck fell back and welcomed him. It was as if I was not in control. I moaned deeply slipping my hands in his hair. "Don't stop." I whispered without thought.

He stopped looking into my eyes. "You don't know what you are saying love." I smiled caressing his cheek. He closed his eyes, "What do you want Jasper?"

He sighed in pleasure. "Don't ask me that."

"Then tell me."

"Gabby please it's too soon. We shouldn't be discussing this."

"It's just I feel out of control here. It's like I am guided by something stronger. No fears, no worries. Please tell me."

"What do you want to know?" He said finally, his eyes full of fear. I smiled, "Can I see?" I pulled at his shirt. He nodded lifting it off. I gasped walking around him. My hands ran over the small marks. In the moonlight they glowed a soft silver. I could hear his breathing pick up.

"What do you wish to do Jasper? I mean to me. What do you want from me? The truth."

He looked at me, "I don't think…" I interrupted him. "You want me to play this game you tell me now. I want to know."

He closed his eyes. "I want you in every way. I don't know why, I can't explain it just feels right." He stopped the hand on his chest.

"Now your turn."

"I can't answer, I don't want to like you Jasper. I don't want to care about you at all." I murmured my eyes meeting his. "I can't deny this." I pointed to he and I. "This feeling. I don't know what it is. I don't want to question it. Right now I just want to pretend it doesn't exist."

"But it does." He reminded me.

I shook my head, "Give me time Jasper. It's a lot to take in." He grabbed my face, "Anything you need." His lips were hard and unyielding as they crushed mine. My mind was trying to dismiss the fact that I asked this vampire to remove his shirt and practically felt him up as he stood there. I had some nerve because this wasn't like me at all.

Here I stood in this room, alone with him moving to press me against the wall. I didn't care. Nothing was clear except I needed to be here, with him just like this. I grabbed his hair holding him in place. I would live to regret this, I can't take this back and I should be pushing him away but sadly as much as I wanted to hate him, hate this. My heart was beginning to betray me.