A/N A huge thanks to my friend OoJasper'sAngeloO for her beta work on this chapter. Thanks for your support and friendship girl. Now we find out Jasper's reaction to Bella's statement about them being mates. Hope you enjoy.

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Jasper's POV

I heard her say the words that I have longed to hear from her mouth, "We're mates, aren't we?"

I just nuzzled her neck inhaling her delicious scent of lavender, and mint mixed with a slight touch of strawberries. Then something happened that I had heard of, but have never done myself, I started purring. My mate was now looking at me waiting for the answer to her question.

"Yes, we are mates. How did you figure it out?" I replied, while continuing to nuzzle her neck.

I listened as she told me about the conversations she had had with Char explaining about the pull, and the pain of separation. How when she finally came to and felt the very things that Char had described to her and then she thought about my actions around her and with her. I knew my mate was smart, she had figured it out on her own and now I didn't have to hold back.

I also knew that I would have to tell her my story, about what happened after we left her, and Forks. All she knew is that I had left the family as well as Alice and taken my own name back. She needed to know the rest, before we took our relationship any further. She was pissed at the family already and I had a feeling that when she found out the rest... Well, let's just say that the family was in for a rude awakening if they thought she would allow them back into her life. She was my mate after all!

All of that would have to wait until later. Right now she was in tremendous pain. Nothing was broken, but she had been subjected to a beating that left major bruising on her face, arms, legs, back and a few places on her body that had been done by the bastard that had dared to touch her.

I had allowed him to live to see another day. Only because I needed Victoria to know that I would be coming for her. I hadn't understood how she was alive, but she was and she was still after Bella. Once Bella told me everything that she had heard and been told by Victoria and Riley, I could see how everyone thought she was dead.

But the hand that had dared to touch my mate had been burned. He would never again touch anything. He had been left with the other hand, but he would always have pain that would weaken him. It would be almost impossible for him to be able to function sexually.

Bella needed rest right now and it was my duty as her mate to make sure her needs were taken care of. I would let her sleep and once she was awake I would then have to tell her my story. She seemed to be almost as bad as I am as far as needing to be near each other and so I laid down next to her.

I wanted her so badly, but I needed to take care of her first. She would need time to heal and to accept that I was in her life for good, as well as understanding that I would not allow her to remain human for much longer. She also needed time to grieve for her father.

I told her that we would talk after she had rested. She was about to argue with me, but I could tell that she was exhausted. I asked her if she would be comfortable if either Carlisle came to check her out, or I could just take her to the hospital after she rested. There were a couple of places that even I knew she needed stitches.

She is stubborn to the point of ignoring her own well-being. She told me she didn't need a doctor. I told her it was either Carlisle, or a hospital, but she was going to get her wounds taken care of. I was hoping that she would opt for Carlisle as I needed to speak to him, as well as the wolves about what Bella had told me. She finally agreed on allowing Carlisle to take care of her wounds, but she refused to talk to him.

I did explain to her that the only problem I had with Carlisle and Esme is that they listened to and believed everything that both Edward and Alice told them. Unfortunately, they had sided with them when it came to leaving Bella.

I quickly called Carlisle. Since he had helped to destroy some of the newborns that had been surrounding the cabin they had my mate in, he already knew of her injuries at least the surface ones. I had refused to allow anyone else into the cabin besides Char and then later Peter because of the fact that my mate was naked.

He had been waiting for my call. I had asked him to stay close until I could talk Bella into letting him look at her. I hated that it had to be him and I knew that Bella hated it even more, but her health comes first. Although, I did warn him against calling any of the rest of the family especially Edward.

I knew that she wanted nothing to do with the rest of the family, especially Edward and Alice. If he were to call and tell them about what had happened they would descend like wolves and I wouldn't subject her to that. Even though I knew that Alice wouldn't be coming for Bella. She would be coming to try to get her to take Edward back.

Now that I knew that we were mates, I wouldn't allow anyone else to take or touch what is mine. I wasn't really looking forward to telling her what happened, but she deserved to know the how, the why and what of all the fucking shit that was going on while she was with Edward. I also knew she wasn't going to like what she was going to hear and if I thought she was pissed off now, well, it would be nothing compared to how pissed she was going to get after she heard the truth. I was also worried that she might even be pissed at me.

At least Carlisle was being respectful and worked quickly to stitch up the cuts on her eyebrow, cheek and scalp. I have to admit though that I blame Carlisle partly for her injuries. If he had not insisted that I speak with him then I would have been with her. At the same time, I realize that they were apparently able to watch her and could have easily taken her when I went hunting. It was also the wolves coming to "deal" with us leeches that caused her to be left with someone who stood no chance against more than one vampire.

She would not be left alone again. Carlisle said that because of the threat being so close to Forks, that he was moving the family back here to help the wolves deal with Victoria. Once she had been destroyed, they would leave. They were doing it mostly for the wolves. If the Volturi were to step in to stop the threat, it would also mean the end of the wolves.

I knew this would not sit well with my mate. So I have been formulating a plan. Since I knew that she was my mate I have been wanting to take her away from here and turn her. Its too dangerous to do it here, especially with Victoria still on the loose. I would not allow my mate to be in a vulnerable position by going through the change while here in Forks.

Besides, she would need to be isolated, until she was more in control. We would also have to come up with a story for her to be leaving. That would be the easy part. With all of the bad memories here in Forks, she would need a fresh start in order to get away from all of the nightmares.

Shortly after Carlisle was finished he gave her some pain killers which she took on my insistence. She really was a stubborn lil' thing. I believe that she was terrified of the nightmares she would have if she went to sleep. I promised her that I would stay with her and keep them away from her.

An hour after she finally went to sleep Peter and Char came in. As I had instructed, they had followed Riley without his knowledge of course. They were not to engage either Victoria or Riley. I just wanted to know where the bitch was. I planned on making a visit before leaving Forks. I was hoping that I could surprise them both and kill her. Then the Cullens wouldn't need to come here and more importantly, my mate would be safe.

Either way, we would be leaving Forks. I just hope that she would understand that I needed to change her and soon. I know that she always begged Edward to change her, but with everything that has happened since I have been back in her life, would she still want it? I just can't take the chance that she could be killed.

Peter told me that Riley had run to an old abandoned warehouse in downtown Seattle. They had been able to take a quick look inside and found newborns numbering about twenty. Victoria had been there, but she was pissed that Riley hadn't been able to kill Bella. We needed to go and deal with them now.

I decided that since my mate was asleep that now would be as good a time as any to go and take these vampires down. Char would stay with her as well as Carlisle and Esme. Although they would stay in the next room out of Bella's sight. No need to piss off my mate. Char would stay in the room with her, with the promise of not leaving her side for anything. If they were under attack, she was to take Bella and run.

I don't know if Victoria realizes it or not, but she has just unleashed a monster, me. And the monster was about to unleash his wrath on her. One thing for sure, she wouldn't know what hit her until it was too late.

Bella's POV

I woke up in Jasper's arms. I thought at first that he had stayed with me all night, but realized that when I went to sleep Jasper had his shirt off. Now it was on with a different pair of pants. He quickly explained that he had left Char with me while he and Peter went to try to take care of Victoria.

They had been successful in removing the threats of all of the newborns but Victoria had already fled. They had tried unsuccessfully to track her, but they had lost her. It seems that since Riley only had one hand, he was no good to Victoria as they found his ashes in the warehouse.

Of course I had so many questions. Mainly about how can Jasper and I be mates and not have known it. Maybe I did feel the pull, and I know I had the pain when they left in my chest. It felt like a huge hole had been ripped out, my heart. Maybe I only thought it was Edward that caused it. Maybe it was for Jasper all the time.

Jasper helped me up and even though he growled at Char she made him leave the bedroom while she helped me to shower and change. I had to keep my head dry because of the stitches so I needed help. She had to help me get dressed as well because it hurt to move very much.

I had to settle for one of Jasper's T-shirts and a pair of his boxers. All of my clothes that were at dad's and at my own apartment had been destroyed. I didn't mind as I could smell Jasper's scent on what I was wearing. The second I was covered, Jasper was back in the room. Char was about to yell at him but he growled and then pulled me into his arms.

He picked me up and took me into the main area of the suite where a table was, that was loaded with eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, toast, fresh fruit cut up, two different kinds of juice, coffee and milk, sat waiting for me. There was enough to feed a small army.

Peter told me that he wasn't sure what I liked so he ordered some of everything. He was standing next to the table with a towel draped over his arm like a waiter. He pulled out the chair that had been placed so that I could eat. Now, how do I explain that I'm not sure I can eat, my mouth and lips were hurting just saying the few words I did say.

I decided to at least try for their benefit. The eggs were scrambled and I could chew them and swallow without much pain, the rest was way too hard, or just hurt too badly to even try. I knew that the little I did eat wouldn't be enough to satisfy my mate, as he started asking what else could I eat. I had to settle on letting him order me some oatmeal.

Once I was done he sent Char and Peter out to buy me some decent clothes. I knew he wanted to tell me his story and I needed to hear what happened. I was mostly interested in if he knew we were mates. The thought that he might have known and ignored it bothered me more than anything else at this point, but there was one thing that I needed to know before anything else was said.

It still hurt to talk but I have to know, "Jasper, before you tell me anything else, there's something I need you to answer for me. You remember that when I was with fuckward there was always one thing that I begged him for. Do you remember what it was?"

He was staring at me and his eyes turned black, "Bella, please, we can't do anything like that right now. That's not to say that I wouldn't love to rip those clothes of mine off of you and make you scream my name while I bring you more pleasure than you even thought possible, but darlin', you really need to heal first."

My mouth even sore flew open and I knew without even looking in a mirror that I was blushing. Mostly because the boxers I had on were now wet. I couldn't understand how I could get this aroused just by him talking, or even just looking at me. It probably had something to do with us being mates.

Finally, I was able to answer him, "Besides that Jasper. Really is that all you can think about, sex? Never mind, don't answer that. No, what I was referring to was me wanting to become a vampire. Edward always refused to turn me. I was wondering if you would turn me? I'm tired of being a human target for every fucking vampire in Washington. Of course we couldn't do it here, but I was thinking that maybe, if you wanted to of course, well, maybe we could go. ."

I was cut off by his lips on mine. He was very gentle and the kiss was very light, but it still caused me to melt into his embrace. I felt his emotions, at least I assumed they were his. Love, passion, excitement, joy and happiness. I knew then, I had my answer. . .

A/N Please let me know what you think. Did you like the little humor there towards the end? Thanks to everyone who reviewed and added this story to their favorites and alerts. Love you guys. Next chapter we hear Jasper's story. Now I already know that there will be questions especially about Alice. You can ask and I'll let you know if I can answer you without giving the story away. Thanks for reading.