A/N First I need to say a huge thanks to my beta twilightaddict71484 for her help in making this chapter readable, and to my prereaders Jasper'sAngel, and sinfulroad69 I love ya girls. Alright, in this chapter we get some more answers. Enjoy!

I do not own Twilight or any of the characters.

Bella's POV

Mom and I spent the evening mostly alone. After we had fixed our dinner, everyone left to go hunting. Since this would be the last time I would be able to spend any time with mom, the Cullens wanted to give us some privacy.

Mom and I talked mostly about things that would have embarrassed me, but these were things that I probably needed to know if I was going to be trying to get pregnant. We also talked about what I thought of the family since I had been able to watch them interact for a short time. There was one thing that stuck out more than anything else, the love they had for each other. Anyone watching them for even a short time would be able to see that they loved each other, immensely.

I had a question that had been bugging me since we got back to the house. So, I decided to go for it, "Mom, I have a question that may sound stupid, but its been bugging me. Why in the hell did Jasper take his shirt off? None of the other males did it except for Peter. It sure wasn't to keep the shirt from getting sweaty."

She smiled and then laughed a little, "Baby, I guess that you have been sheltered more than I realized. There were several reasons, it was a nice shirt, and even though he doesn't sweat, it could get torn. Also, he has scars, and most vampires will become terrified, while others will want to challenge him to try to prove they are better fighters. I believe that he may have wanted Demetri to see them."

"He was trying to prove that even with the scars, the family is not frightened of him. But the last reason, and probably the truest reason, is because he knows that as his mate, you will desire him, just as much as he desires you. By taking his shirt off, he was trying to get ahead of Demetri, and see if you would be able to ignore him or not. It was obvious to me at least, that you do indeed have the pull, the pain though may take longer especially since you were mistreated by him, and you will also start feeling the possessiveness once you have started being around him more. Just please don't fight it baby."

"Mom, I already know, our child will somehow help to bring down the Volturi. But that doesn't mean that he can just waltz into my life, fuck me up, and then expect me to just fall into his arms, forgive him, and have sex with him. Even with the fact that we are mates, which I was told he didn't believe in all of the mating shit."

"I believe he has changed his mind about it. Otherwise, I don't think he would have taken his shirt off, especially right in front of you. That's part of the mating thing, your vampire side seems to have come out with this, since you can feel the pull, and are strongly attracted to him."

"Well, he's still going to get some payback. But, another thing I'm curious about, why won't they be allowed to touch, hug, or kiss me? I mean what's wrong with holding hands?"

"Because Demetri would want to hold your hand and do other things as well. Weather you are letting them think you haven't made a decision yet, or not, you are married. If Jasper got to do it, so would Demetri. It wouldn't be fair to let one do it and not the other. Besides, if you touched them, you couldn't use your second gift on them. I can promise you that you do NOT want Demetri to touch you, and right now, I'm sure that goes for Jasper as well. Now put your hand right here and you'll feel the baby move."

"Already? Isn't it a little too soon?" I asked.

"You forget baby, this baby is only one-quarter human. The pregnancy will probably only be a month. I'm already starting to show, and actually under my clothes, I appear to be about five months. That's why I have to leave today to go back. I need to be there when the time comes."

"Speaking of babies, you never told me if we are having a son, or daughter. So, what will we have?"

She laughed, "You and Jasper both are more alike than you know. He asked the same thing, and I'm telling you the same thing I told him. I'm not telling. Now, I'm tired and we have to have one more meeting before I leave. So lets get some sleep. By the way, how do you like your new room?"

"Don't tell the Cullens, but I love it. Its perfect for me, even though there are a couple of items that I have no clue about. What is that over there?" I asked pointing to the object in question.

"How about you use your time with Jasper and ask him to explain the things you don't know about. I'm sure that he would even show you how to work the things."

"And you think he'll tell the truth?" I huffed.

"Yes, now lay down so we can get some rest."

The next morning I woke up to the most amazing smells. Mom wasn't in the room so I'm going to assume that she was already downstairs and the smells were coming from her cooking. I got up and quickly got dressed.

I had found three outfits when I first went into my room that Esme had gotten for me. I was grateful of course, but I shouldn't have needed them. I knew that I would have to go and get more clothes, but didn't know how, I guess it was something that I could bring up to Jasper. It was his fucking fault anyway.

When I got to the kitchen what I saw surprised me, Esme and Jasper were both cooking. Mom was sitting at the bar watching them. Mom saw me walk in and had me come over and sit next to her. She let me know that she had tried to get them to let her cook but they wanted to do something for us.

It turns out the food was almost as good as mom's cooking. Since I hadn't been eating like I should, I found myself eating more than I normally would. Mom did too but she had a reason for it. Mine, I think was because I was loving the fact that this was the best food I have eaten since mom had cooked for us last.

Once we were done, we headed back into the living room. Mom would be leaving in a couple of hours, and she still had things she wanted to discuss. Everyone else was already in there including Felix, but Demetri was missing. I asked where he was and Felix explained that he was finishing up some things before they had to leave. It didn't make sense.

I asked mom about it and she explained that there were some things that needed to be discussed without him here. He just might share with Aro what he had heard and seen. I was then asked to put my shield up and keep it up but around everyone here in the room. I understood, she didn't want Demetri to overhear in case he came back early.

"Since I'm not leaving until later in the day, Jasper your first three hours with Bella will not be until tomorrow afternoon. Demetri, will have his first three hours the following morning.

I know everyone wants to know what happened yesterday when Jasper's gift was pushed out and used on everyone. That will be answered as well as a little more information on Bella. Things that will help not only now, but later. You already know she drinks blood and even likes it. She only needs it when she uses her gift for any length of time, or when wounded. Of course this you already know. What you may not know, is that she cannot go out and get it for herself. Her teeth and skin are more human than vampire. She has no preference as to human or animal, both taste the same to her.

After I leave she can give you a demonstration of her second gift. Just please make sure that Demetri is not around, he doesn't know about it. If he were to find out she has a second gift, he would tell Aro. What he has seen of her gift, he believes is done by her first gift. She can do much more with it than just protect.

Everyone needs to know that what happened with Jasper's gift was my doing. I'm not sure what to call it, and its hard to describe. Basically, what I did with Jasper, I can do with anyone's gift. I just kind of go in and take control of the gift and use it myself. Example, I can go into Edward and use his gift, what would the effects be, lets try it and find out."

Suddenly, as if a switch was flipped all of us could read Edward's mind. Of course I knew about this, and each gift seemed to be different. Like with Edward's gift it turned against him, Jasper's, well, mom got it and pushed it out to share it with everyone. We knew that with gifts like Jane, and Alec, it would be turned against them, or she could send it out. I kind of thought of it as a "rider". She would ride on someone else's gift and use it any way she chose without being affected by it herself.

Then she focused on Alice, and suddenly everyone was having visions. She kept it up a few seconds and then stopped it. Then she started talking, "My daughter already knows about this gift, not one of the Volturi know about it except for Felix, and he simply cannot tell anyone about it as we are mates. Please do not talk about it around Demetri, neither Felix or myself know whose side he will follow when the shit hits the fan."

"He actually thinks that what took place yesterday was Bella using her mental shield to push Jasper's gift out. He must continue to think this. Bella, I know that this might make you not choose Demetri, but if you were to chose him, then I'm pretty sure we could secure his loyalty." I heard a growl.

It was coming from Jasper! Why in the hell is he fucking growling? Could it be that he's jealous? It sounded. . .sexy. Oh, now I think I know exactly what to do to give him some pay back. I'll have to be careful though, I don't want to lead Demetri on, and like mom said, I don't want to make Jasper think he's lost. Now, if I could just figure out how to bring Demetri down a notch or two. He figures he's already won. Idiot!

"Jasper, I need to speak to you right now, in private." her tone leaving no way for him to argue with her. With that he quickly followed her out the door.

Jasper's POV

I tried to stop the growl before it came out. Something in me just fucking hated the thought that she just might choose that fucking asshole, Demetri. I understood down deep that she needed to pretend to everyone else that she was staying neutral in Isabella's decision. But it still fucking pissed me off when she said what she did.

I also just had to smile when I felt Isabella's lust when I growled. The same thing happened when I took my shirt off yesterday. That's why I did it of course. I had a long talk with Carlisle, and he said that if her vampire side was coming out as far as the mating thing goes, then she would have the same needs and desires as I do. Including the need to be with each other sexually. Claiming is what he called it.

I never fucking believed that shit, until now. Its different now, I can feel the mating pull, the pain of not being able to see her or be with her, or touch her. It's almost worse than the pain of being turned. I was supposed to be hunting with the rest of the family but I just couldn't function.

I ended up going back and sitting outside her room. I was torn between the need to be close to her, and the guilt of everything I had put her through. I ended up only taking down one deer, because I just couldn't function. Carlisle was the one that told me to go back.

Renee and I went to the same spot as yesterday, and she started right in as soon as we had stopped, "Jasper, I hope you understand that I had to pretend like I am neutral about Bella's decision. But I'm sorry you had to hear it. That's not why I brought you out here though. There are some things that may help you win Bella's heart. Would you like me to tell you?"

I nodded that I would and she went on, "I did tell you about the horse, have you had any luck yet with that by the way?"

"Peter is working on the horse part. We still have to finish up the stables and put the fence up. We plan on getting it done after you leave."

"Good, now what I'm about to tell you may make you want to laugh because it will probably sound crazy to you. But, it may give you more opportunities to get Bella to see you differently and want to chose you. I'm going to give you a list or at least a part of one. She has NEVER been out of the castle, and she was kept isolated. There are some things she's never done that you take for granted. There are also things she has never seen before. You have some of those items and I have even been asked by her what the one thing in the room is."

"Jasper, she has never been to a store of ANY kind at all. She's never been shopping, she's never seen a movie, or been to a carnival. She's never been to see a circus. She's never watched TV or even seen one. She's never seen any kind of computer. She's never played any of the games that can be played on the TV. Now; let the family help her with understanding a TV but take her out shopping, fuck, just take her through a town with stores in it. Take her to a movie, but maybe you should let her get comfortable with the TV first. Are you catching on? The only thing she was allowed to do was read books."

"What was she asking about in the room?" I asked.

"She wanted to know what the laptop was?. The only thing she can work is the cell phone. I had to have a way to reach her and vice versa. What happened to hers by the way?"

Oh shit! I thought she would have been told, "Well, I kind of crushed it when I found her calling you. At least I think that's who she called, she yelled "MOM" before I got it away from her. I'll get her another one, as soon as possible. I'll give you my number and that way you'll have a way of contacting her until I do get her another one."

"That's fine, one more thing Jasper. She's my daughter, my baby, please treat her gently, I know that you don't think you deserve to be loved, but if you treat her like she's the most precious thing ever, you'll find a love that you never thought possible." she paused but it seemed like she had more to say.

"Oh, one last thing, I'm going to have to talk to Demetri alone. Its only fair since I talked to you privately. But I'm just going to be warning him. Bella can tell you why after she makes her decision, I can only hope its you. But please, do NOT let her be completely alone with him. He's dangerous, and he could hurt her. If they leave the house have someone within earshot of them, please. Just take care of her Jasper. Now, lets get back before they come looking for us."

We took off running back to the house. We got there and Demetri was waiting for us. A few minutes after getting back, Renee took off with Demetri. Felix came up to me and motioned for me to go outside with him. I was a little surprised but went with him.

I was relieved when all he wanted to do was to tell me to be prepared to take care of Isabella. She loved her mother deeply and her leaving would be hard on her. He also warned me to watch Demetri closely. She was never to be completely alone with him. He wouldn't tell me why, just that he wasn't a very good loser.

He also told me that if she should choose me that Demetri would be going back to Italy. I was just about to say something when we both heard a scream that could only be Isabella. At the same time I felt extreme terror, and then nothing. Then, a loud crash, the sound of glass exploding. All within less than a second apart. I somehow knew, something was terribly wrong with my mate. . .

A/N Please let me know what you think. Please don't hate me for the cliffy, it was Jasper's idea. If I didn't reply to your review for the last chapter it was because I wasn't getting any email alerts, at all. So, thanks to all who reviewed but got no reply. Also, I have adopted a story in which I already have the first 10 chapters that were already written and posted by the original author. I will fix any mistakes and post them on my account. In the meantime, I'll be working on the next chapter that will be written by me, its called Seattle Nights. Don't know if I'll change the title or not. Thanks to all who added this story to their favorites, and alerts.