Hi there, sorry about the error'd upload. I accidentally posted chapter the unedited chapter 31 instead of 30. I deleted it but have to leave a few hours before I re-upload itt otherwise it doesn't send out a notification with the correct link. As I'm in England it was already after 11pm and I have work today so am just re-posting this before I head out this morning as I wasn't able to last night. Thanks to all who got in touch, apologies for the confusion and I hope anyone who actually read chapter 31 enjoyed it although that was my first draft (written months ago) and it's been altered a lot to fit the flow of the current story direction better.

Also, (sorry for rambling) thanks to sejotas who left me their virgin review :D and yes Guest who re-reads the chapters any reviews are always welcome and maaay encourage we to write that little bit faster!

Thanks to you all for being such wonderful readers. I am now going to work and sit inside while Engald experiences one of it's few truly sunny days *sigh*.

lil'D

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Rosalie was completely overwhelmed, she had more experience than Bella but nothing, nothing, even came close to how it felt to finally have her bond-mate kissing her, touching her, soft body pressing against her and she heard herself moan.

Bella growled at the sound, her beast revelling in it, she used her superior strength to push Rose back onto the floor and the blonde did not fight, she went willingly, oh so willingly and found herself purring. The brunette sought out the blonde's hands and brought them above her head, pinning her to the ground but Rose didn't object, in fact it felt good, she felt safe but it wasn't enough and she deepened the kiss, swiping at the newborn's fang with her tongue, smiling when Bella whimpered at the sensation so she did it again, on the other fang.

Bella wasn't able to handle the intensity and pulled back from the kiss. Her eyes were black as she looked down on her bond-mate. Rose felt her anxiety and sighed. She had thought they were ready.

"I'm sorry," Bella apologised, the words almost a whimper.

"Don't be," Rose smiled and would have offered more comfort but was still a little compromised, her hands still held by the newborn. "I want this to be different for you," she explained calmly, referring to Bella's previous sexual experiences. "Let me up?" Bella immediately released her. "Uh! Don't you dare apologise," Rose warned as she sat up, cutting off Bella's anticipated apology before it was issued.

"It was hot," she purred right into the newborn's ear before nipping at her earlobe with her razor sharp teeth then nuzzled into her neck, taking time to run her tongue over Bella's scar. She couldn't fucking wait to erase Alice's mark and growled possessively at the thought. "Mine!" She purred as she followed her tongue with her teeth.

Bella was in heaven as Rose scraped the tips of her fangs back and forth across the scar Alice had given her. She wrapped the blonde in her arms and pulled her close as Rose straddled her lap.

"Shower with me?" Rose questioned and Bella knew if her heart had been beating it would have stopped. But, with her bond-mate nuzzling into her neck and rubbing their cheeks together she felt reassured. Rose closed her eyes and did something she had never done before, she willingly submitted to her soon to be mate, signalling her surrender through her chi and direct to Bella.

As soon as the newborn sensed her capitulation her beast roared it's satisfaction and Bella jumped to her feet, Rose still wrapped around her waist and carried them into the bathroom and straight into the walk-in shower. Rose threw back her head and laughed, both pleased and excited by the action.

"My Bella," she purred and reached out to turn the shower-head on, drenching them in water, still both clothed in their sweatpants and shirts. They stared at each other as the water ran over their hair, plastering it to their skin, Rose reaching out and brushing the hair of Bella's face, slowly moving it with her finger and pushing it behind the newborn's ear.

"My Rose," Bella growled as she pushed the blonde back against the tiled wall and lowered her head to nip at her neck, slowly marking a path across her collar bone and onto the exposed flesh of her upper chest.

"Wait!" Rose gasped and Bella pulled back, cocking her head to study the blonde. From that look Rose could tell Bella was pretty far gone in her beast but she didn't care. "Wait." She lifted herself off the wall with her ab's and reached down and slowly pulled off her top.

Bella nearly dropped her. Even her beast squeaked as it saw the perfection that was Rosalie Hale revealed to her vampire eyes. Rose freed the piece of clothing from her hair and threw it god knows where then looped her arms around her bond-mate's neck and bent down for a kiss, moaning in pleasure as Bella slammed her back against the wall, their bodies coming together, breasts against breasts. It vaguely crossed Rose's mind that it was going to need re-tiling but she stopped giving a fuck when strong hands began to massage her ass.

"Bella," she gasped as she felt the newborn's mouth track a hot path, lower. Oh god, lower - "please!" Her head hit the wall as a hot mouth covered her nipple, sucking it in deep, teeth nipping and tongue teasing. A second later Bella brought one hand up to cover the other breast and gently massaged it. The contrast between the rough and gentle felt so fucking good to Rose especially with the warm water still flowing over them.

Bella growled when she scented her bond-mate's arousal hit the air. She felt even better when the blonde's hands tugged urgently at her top, it seemed she wasn't moving fast enough as it was ripped off, the cotton shredding as Rose sliced it off with her nails. The air on her chest focused Bella and she pulled back, it took Rose a moment but she forced her eyes open to see the newborn staring back at her.

"I'm sorry, I should -," the blonde tried to apologise, the last thing she wanted was to turn this into another quick fuck for Bella, she deserved more than Rose ripping her clothes off but the blonde was finding it very hard to keep her eyes off the newborn's breasts, or her hands and they gravitated there of their own free will.

Bella whimpered as she felt Rose's hands on her body, they were gentle, so gentle but felt so fucking good. She was panting, taking in unnecessary air but it was filling her nostrils with the heady scent of their combined arousal. Rose felt herself being released so she was now standing but was still pressed against the wall as Bella kissed her. Damn, she was a good kisser, all firm lips and teasing nips off her teeth and Rose couldn't help but touch her more roughly which, by the moans, Bella seemed to enjoy.

Next to go were the pants, eager fingers brushing over hips bones, reverently tracing across a perfect stomach and Bella ran her hands along the waistband of the blonde's pants, tugging, either teasing or waiting for permission but Rose had no patience.

"Off," Rose instructed and all Bella had to do was slide the tips of her fingers between cloth and smooth skin, the pants already riding so low that they fell without further effort, leaving the blonde naked The newborn hesitated but Rose had other ideas, taking hold of Bella's hips and spinning them so the newborn was now against the wall and she couldn't help but rub the full length of her body against the brunette, purring as she did before smashing their mouths together in a fierce kiss, she just couldn't help herself, she had wanted this for far too long.

Rose's actions flipped a switch in Bella and the newborn surged forward, pushing Rose to the floor and covering the blonde's body with her own, hips immediately pressing together and starting a frantic rhythm under the running water, Rose clawed at Bella's pants and they soon ended up the same state as her shirt, torn to pieces.

A sudden noise startled the newborn and she was out of the door before Rose could stop her.

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"Rose, can I come in?" Alice chirped as she knocked on the door. "I have those clothes Emmett packed for you." Rose didn't reply but Alice heard the shower running so let herself in and began placing the clothes in the closet. When she had finished she took better stock of the room, the space was well lived in and she sighed then focused on the air she had inhaled, another sniff told her that Bella also spent a lot of time here, she frowned as she also detected the scents of the other coven members but only enough to suggest they had stopped by.

Another sniff had her confused, Kate's scent was saturating the room, old but almost stronger than Rose and Bella's, the strength of her pheromones more powerful than Alice had ever experienced and she suspected this was due to the age of the ancient. But why was it so thickly layered in here?

"Rose?" Bella's voice broke through Alice's reverie and the pixie turned to see Bella in the doorway of the bathroom, naked and dripping wet, hair hanging down either side of her face. Bella growled as her eyes darkened and her fangs dropped as she stalked towards the pixie, eyes fixed on her prey and hands formed into claws. How dare the small one interrupt her mating?

"Bella?" Why was Bella in here? Alice backed up until she was trapped against the bedroom wall, Bella still advancing. The pixie had no idea of her intentions and was beginning to panic a bit, the newborn's lip curled in satisfaction as she scented the small vampire's fear. How dare she interfere? Rose was hers! Alice was nothing and needed to be punished.

"Rose?" Bella called again, the word was animalistic but also pained and Alice was frozen as she surveyed the newborn, she hadn't known she was in here. Rose flew out of the bathroom a second or two behind the newborn and joined her bond-mate who was now growling as they advanced, their eyes fixed on the petite vampire.

Alice felt it, a pressure, bearing down on her forcing her to look away, down, as Bella got closer and closer. The nearer she got the more scared Alice became and a whimper escaped. She started to panic, she had to get away! To run! She had never been scared of Bella before but right now she was terrified. And Rose, Rose was there too and Alice could feel how angry she was, it was making her skin crawl. The blonde was shocked back to reality when Bella lunged for the pixie, teeth bared. Rose reacted purely on instinct and tackled her bond-mate around the waist, bringing her to a halt before the newborn effortlessly slipped free.

"Hey Bella, it's Ok. It's Ok honey." Bella turned and snapped her teeth at the blonde who held her hands up in surrender, neither of the older vampires were a match for the speed and strength of a newborn. So, even though Rose knew Bella wouldn't hurt her she still proceed with caution, Alice's presence was making her unpredictable. Rose slowly reached out again so she was touching the bare skin of Bella's arm and Alice, when she was physically able to look up, was confused when the brunette's growls became interspersed with purrs. The purring continued as Rose wrapped her arms around the newborn cocooning her against her taller body, Bella's head tucked under her chin.

"That's it, let the naughty little vampire go, Bella. I'm yours, all yours." Rose reassured the newborn as she drew a towel around Bella's nakedness, the words confused Alice but seemed to sooth Bella who was still glaring at the pixie and snapped her teeth occasionally but was also nuzzling up to Rose, rubbing her cheek on the blonde in an obvious marking of her territory.

"Rose? What's going on?" Alice questioned, she wanted an explanation.

Suddenly Bella pulled free of Rose's embrace and dropped to a crouch in front of the blonde, snarling ferociously at Alice.

"Mine!" Bella hissed and feinted towards Alice who squeaked and jumped.

"Bella no!" Alice commanded but Bella completely ignored her.

"Bella, stop. It's Ok," Rose reached out and rested her hand on the young vampire's head, scratching at her scalp and drawing more purrs from her.

Rose kept herself between Alice and Bella, coaxing the newborn onto the bed where she crouched as though waiting to pounce, she looked feral.

"You need to leave. Now!" Rose ordered. "You shouldn't be in here," the blonde warned her sister. "Bella has great control but this is her space and you're trespassing." Alice frowned but caught Bella's eyes which were still black and she heard a low growl rumble in the newborn's chest. "See? Not a good idea," she reiterated to a slightly startled Alice who was frozen in place.

"Now Alice," Rose barked and Alice jumped just as Bella shifted and growled, teeth snapping at the interloper.

"My den. My Rose." Rose smirked, she loved possessive Bella but right now she was glad they hadn't yet cemented their mating bond because is they had Alice would probably been in pieces now.

"Your Rose, Bella," the blonde reassured her bond-mate.

"Rose is not yours Bella, she's with Emmett," Alice disagreed, not understanding what was going on and causing Bella to issue a challenging roar to the pixie.

"Bella, no!" Tanya's voice was stern as she appeared in the doorway having overheard what was happening and come to keep the peace. "Listen to Rose, it's Ok." Alice looked for the newborn's reaction and saw her drop her defensive stance as she heeded the elder's words and straightened until she was standing then stalked towards Tanya, snapping right in Alice's face as she passed the pixie.

When the newborn reached her mentor she stood they locked eyes and Tanya could feel Bella's beast, still very agitated and strong, so very strong. "It's Ok, you've done nothing wrong. Stay with Rose, I'll deal with Alice. She's no threat to you, Bella." Tanya reached out and cupped the newborn's cheek and Bella leaned into the touch and began purring. Then moved forward and licked Tanya's neck softly, over her scar, sending her feelings of love, loyalty and protectiveness. Tanya smiled, that was unexpected but very welcome and showed her that Bella trusted her in this situation.

"Thank you," Tanya gave the newborn's cheek a final caress before releasing her and nodding to Rose who had been calmly watching the exchange but had not felt threatened at any point.

"Let me brush you hair Bella," Rose approached the brunette and took her hand, Bella followed willingly and sat on the edge of the bed, waiting for the blonde to join her but kept her red eyes trained on the smallest vampire who was still in the room.

"Alice," Tanya pushed off the door-frame, gesturing for Alice to precede her from the room.

"You need to give them space, it's been a hard day, for both of them." Alice practically ran into Kate who was lounging in the hallway, eyeing the pixie disapprovingly.

"I know. I will." Alice murmured, after today's display of sheer power she was more than a little wary of the Denali coven members, even though she would count most of them as friends. She baulked when Irina also appeared.

"You should also know better than to enter marked territory uninvited." Kate growled, right in Alice's face. "The moment you smelled my scent you should have left. We protect what is ours!"

"Yours -? What?"

"They are ours! Stay away. They don't need you to complicate matters. Not after what you've already done" Irina warned with a growl and Alice was confused, and scared.

"Are they -?" Alice tried to get some answers.

"What they are is under our protection. Their rooms are off limits unless invited. Do I make myself clear?" Kate growled and Alice nodded frantically. "Then run along." Kate snapped her teeth and Alice shot off down the corridor with a lot on her mind.

Tanya re-entered Rose's room, feeling neither of her sisters presence's would be particularly welcomed, and smiled when she saw that Bella was now brushing out the blonde's hair.

"You both Ok?" She questioned with an indulgent smile at her young coven-mate's. She spoke softly so they would not be overheard by the rest of the household.

"Sorry." Bella apologised, now back in full control of her instincts.

"You have no need to apologise, it was Alice's fault. Nosey pixie," Rose growled.

"Not entirely Rose," Tanya cautioned. "She has no idea what is going on here and Bella's behaviour so far today gave no indication that she would react like that." The blonde shrugged and sighed, enjoying Bella's attentions. "Plus, your behaviour today has given no indication of the deeper relationship you now share," Both the young vampires looked a little sheepish, they had not discussed it but were both private by nature.

"Don't worry, I think you scared Alice enough that she won't bother you again," Tanya chuckled, a glint of mischief in her golden eyes. "Although I can see why you were so -, annoyed," she took an exaggerated sniff and winked.

"But seriously, stay up here as long as you want, there is no need for you to socialise. It's a hard time for you both so take comfort from each other." Rose nodded and leaned back against the brunette who was now holding her, arms wrapped across the blonde's chest. At their mentor's words Bella nuzzled into the blonde's neck and placed a soft kiss there. Tanya saw that they were fine but paused on her way out.

"Bella, if you need to feed come find me. I don't want you or Rose going out without myself, Kate or Irina accompanying you, not with things so unsettled. I trust you, just not them." Rose nodded, touched that their mentor always had their best interests at heart but also respected them enough to be honest.

Tanya left the young bond-mates to their own devices, she idly wondered when they would become true mates, it seemed inevitable but she also respected Rose for not rushing Bella, or maybe it had purely been Alice's interruption that had halted proceedings? Whatever it was Tanya was relieved, having a full mating taking place with such a full house would have been stressful to manage. She decided to leave her young coven mates alone, these things could not be forced and if she had to throw the Cullen's out to keep them safe, then she would. Needing to relax she went downstairs and found Irina who was happy to oblige and offer the comfort she needed.

"What up homies?" Kate greeted her sisters as she entered the living room, the only other vampire there was Emmett. Both her sisters rolled their eyes and ignored her.

"They Ok?" Emmett queried softly, nodding his head towards the ceiling, referring to Rose and Bella.

"Yes." Kate replied bluntly as she surveyed the large vampire, she sensed only genuine concern from him. "Alice nearly got torn a new one though." Her reply cause Emmett to guffaw

"I'd have paid to have seen that, Bella protecting her girl huh?" His reply caused all three sisters to study him carefully.

"You have no objection to their bond?" Irina spoke first, disbelieving that Rose's previous mate had no issues with their charge's relationship.

"Nope," Emmett responded, popping the 'p'. "Rosie's so fucking gay I'm just glad she's found someone who loves her and treats her the way she deserves to be treated. I mean, I tried ya know? And I really love her. Just that even this monster wasn't good enough," he smirked and grabbed his crotch, the gesture crude but in character. "She's an awesome wingman though," he finished thoughtfully, oblivious to the incredulous looks he was receiving from the sisters. "I'm guessing that's why Alice ran off right? Bella get a little fierce, another woman on her turf and all that?" He smiled cheerfully at his hosts who were stunned at the grasp the large vampire had on the situation and his total lack of jealousy or other ill feeling towards their charges.

"That's why Bella didn't kick my butt. She knows I want the same for Rosie as she does. Well apart from the hot lesbian sex which I'm not gonna be able to watch any more. Damn she's good in bed I've seen her -." He paused when he realised he was rambling and saw the looks of he was receiving which ranged from Kate's obvious smugness that she'd had the privilege of Rose already, Tanya looked curious and Irina, well she was looking a little dark eyed. Jealous, Emmett thought to himself. "Yup, Bella's in for a treat when Rose gets going. But damn, Bella's a hottie too!"

"Emmett!" Rose's growl was clearly heard by all vampire's in the room.

"Sorry Rosie!" He sang, unapologetically. "It's all true!"

"Shut up or I'll tell them about that time -." The burly vampire would have paled if it had been possible.

"Ok! Really sorry Rose baby!" He replied hastily, only to earn a growl from Bella at the term of endearment. "Bestie! I meant bestie!" He back-peddled to the amusement of the Denali sisters.

"Quit while you're ahead Em," Kate teased but was pleased to know that they had at least one of the Cullen's on their side.

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Next on Crimson Bonds

"Shit, we're definitely too late!" Tanya now had her hands full with Bella as she tried to pull her off Kate without hurting anyone. The newborn was frantic, desperately trying to reach the young blonde. Rose had stilled, partly due to Kate's pheromones and partly due to the fact that she suddenly realised what the hell she had been doing.