A/N Thanks to my beta twilightaddict71484 for her awesome skills, and my pre-readers Jasper'sAngel, and sinfulroad69. I love you girls. Alright, we've had a few slow chapters that were leading up to this chapter. Here, shits about to hit the fan. Hope you enjoy this chapter it gave me problems.

I don't own Twilight or any of the characters.

Bella's POV

The kiss only lasted a few seconds but I could feel the way it made my body ignite with fire. Shit! What in the fuck did I just do that for? Sure, he had given me a gift that, well, there were just no words to describe how seeing this magnificent horse that was now mine made me feel.

I pulled back quickly and told him that I was sorry. He smirked and said that he wasn't. Asshole! I then turned my attention to Snow King. He was loving the fact that everyone was admiring him. There was something about him that said that he knew just how beautiful he was. Great, another male being a fucking asshole because he's attractive.

Still, I already loved this beautiful animal. The feeling was mutual apparently. He was nuzzling me while I was petting and telling him how beautiful I thought he was. He shocked everyone when Jasper asked if I wanted to ride him, he stepped back a little and shook his head up and down. The horse was saying yes!

I just fell even more in love with this horse, and I think that I was starting to fall for Jasper as well. I was so overwhelmed not only by the horse but by the whole family. They had all helped to make this dream of having a horse become reality for me. They had come together and built everything needed to have a place for him. I was beginning to see them in a different light.

I couldn't really speak for the tears flowing down my cheeks so I just nodded yes. While Jasper was putting the saddle on I went around the family and gave each a hug, and thanking them for everything. Leave it to Rose to bring me back to reality again.

She leaned down and whispered, "I don't want to scare you but Demetri saw you kiss Jasper, please be careful when you go with him."

Oh shit! I had completely forgotten about the asshole. I waited until I could chance it and finally looked at him. The look he had was one of the scariest things I have seen in a long time, even more so than Jasper when he was going to rape me.

I could almost see the wheels turning in his head. I knew then I was in trouble. He was staring at me and his eyes were practically boring into mine, and he had an evil smirk on his face. I had chills go up my spine, and I wanted to run into Jasper's arms for protection.

Jasper then came out and brought Snow King over to me. He told me that the first ride should be inside of the fenced in area until I got to know the horse. I agreed, each horse has its own personality and until I knew his I didn't want to take a chance that he would just take off. While I would have no problem with the horse running, I didn't know the area, and neither did he.

He helped me on and then I walked him around the area for a few minutes. He seemed to be gentle, and willing to do whatever I asked of him. After about half an hour Jasper asked if I would like to take him further out. I wasn't sure about that as I didn't know where I could go. Jasper quickly assured me that he would be with us the whole time, even if the horse ran.

Which is exactly what I did when we got to an open area. I got Snow King into a fast gallop and I was loving the way I felt. I was feeling free for the first time in a very long time. Jasper of course was having no problem keeping up.

I stopped the horse at a brook, and got off to rest. My butt wasn't used to being on a horse, it had been over a year since I had last ridden. Jasper and I were standing there talking while Snow King was taking a drink. Jasper was telling me that he was thinking about getting his own horse, but had wanted to make sure that I was happy with mine.

We were facing each other, standing about five feet away from each other. Suddenly I was nudged from behind. Not hard enough to make me fall, but hard enough to be pushed closer to Jasper. I turned around and Snow King was right there behind me.

I turned back around and was nudged hard enough to be pushed right into Jasper. He had to grab me to keep me on my feet as the nudge was hard enough to knock me down this time. It seems that my horse wanted Jasper and I together. Once he saw that Jasper had his hands on me he turned around and walked back to the brook to continue to drink.

Jasper laughed. I had never heard him laugh before. It sounded good, and I suddenly found myself wanting to make him laugh more. He has had a really fucked up beginning into this life, I doubt that he has had much to laugh at.

Of course our beginning into our marriage was also fucked up. I could really understand now, that what he had done to me was because someone else lied to him. He thought I was dangerous and wanted to protect his family. I know its only been a few days, but I found myself starting to fall for this man, this vampire. This fucking scared me, but not nearly as much as Demetri did.

Jasper's POV

I had to let go of her, but it was the last thing I wanted to do. She felt so good, so right being in my arms. What she didn't know, and I wasn't sure how to explain it to her, or even if I should, is the kiss started something in me. I might have to talk to Rose first. She has become friends with Bella and I knew she genuinely cared for her.

Carlisle had explained it to me when we were talking about mates, and strengthening the bond. The bond is made stronger as certain things are done by both mates. The first bond is begun when they lock eyes with each other. That's when the pull begins, and the pain starts to show itself. The more the couple are around each other, the stronger the pull, and pain when away from each other.

Usually, after a time both the pull, and the pain, becomes so unbearable that they take the next step and stay with each other. After they understand that they can no longer be without each other, they take the next step. They kiss.

That kiss is the start of the claiming. Once the males have kissed, or been kissed by their mate, the only thing left they can do is claim. It becomes the focus point, and nothing else matters. If they don't, or can't for any reason, the pain becomes even worse.

I'm guessing that Bella didn't know this, or she forgot. Either way, the need to claim her was showing itself. I would have to really be careful now. It would kill me to lose control, and claim her, especially since she is still a virgin.

When Snow King pushed her into me, I had to laugh. Even the fucking horse knew we belonged together. The only reason that I really let go of her was because I didn't want to frighten her. She would have been able to feel how "excited" I was, and still am.

If she were to chose Demetri, it would kill me. Mostly though, I need to know if I should tell Bella about my feelings. About the need to claim her.

Now though its time to head back. Again, I ran along beside Snow King as he ran until the need to slow down because of the forest. Bella looked so beautiful sitting up on him in her cowgirl outfit. All she needed was a hat and she would be complete.

Once back I took the saddle off and Bella said she would brush him and feed him before heading inside to eat dinner. I could see and feel her love of the horse and I was never more grateful to Renee for telling me about her love for horses. She was relaxed for the first time in my presence.

I quickly found Rose and told her that I had a feeling that Bella didn't understand the consequences of her kissing me. She was sympathetic to my pain and said she would talk to Bella as soon as she could. She also told me that she would try to find out if Bella was feeling the same thing about needing to claim me.

The next thing she told me made me so fucking angry that I had to leave. It was either that or rip Demetri apart, and then claim Bella. While I had no problems with ripping Demetri apart it was the other that I didn't want to do, at least until she was ready.

Apparently, Demetri is so sure of Bella's decision to choose him that he had told Carlisle that he knew what her choice was going to be. He had also told Aro. He told Carlisle that Aro was more than pleased that she would choose him.

I left to go and do major damage to some trees. That, plus the fact that I just couldn't watch her walk off with him again. I decided to run to Canada. I would be back in time to shower and then take Bella for our time out. So with that plan in mind, I ran.

Rose's POV

After Bella was done with her dinner Carlisle said that he needed to speak to her privately. I knew what he was going to talk to her about. He needed to know if what Demetri had told him was true. I knew it wasn't but couldn't tell Carlisle that as Demetri was here.

Demetri for the most part stayed away. He came here when Jasper was with Bella, or when it was his turn. He was leaving now, and Peter, bless his heart made sure to signal us if Demetri was close enough to hear us talking. So I knew that I only needed to have her shield our conversation.

She was with Carlisle for a few minutes and when she came out of his office she was crying. Apparently, Carlisle had asked her to use her shield so that their conversation was kept private as well. I looked at Carlisle who had followed Bella out and heard him tell her he was sorry.

I asked her if I could talk to her and she agreed. I followed her to her room and as soon as the door was shut she flung herself right into my arms, and completely broke down. I just held her knowing that she couldn't talk right now.

It took her several minutes to finally calm down and when she pulled away she said she was sorry for breaking down and ruining my shirt, which was soaked with her tears. I asked her if she was ready to tell me what was wrong.

Apparently, Carlisle had explained to her what kissing Jasper had meant for him. She was horrified at the fact that now Jasper would be suffering even more. She truly didn't know that to kiss a mate who was also a male meant that they needed to claim the female. Its painful not to do so.

I thought for sure that it was Demetri that was bothering her. It didn't even phase her at what he had said. She was only concerned for my brother. It was apparent that she was falling for Jasper. I couldn't have been happier for both of them. They had both been through hell and back because of others wanting to just fuck them up. It was time for both of them to be loved, and find happiness with their mate. I would make sure it happened.

I had a suggestion and told her about it. First though, she needed to decide if she was ready to tell Jasper what she was feeling. Oh, I knew he could feel her emotions, but she needed to tell him why she was having the emotions she was.

I also gave her another idea that would be totally up to her if she went through with it, but it might help Jasper. I told her of my past and how I got turned. I continued by telling her how I met Emmett, and had Carlisle turn him for me.

Unfortunately, the scars left by the rapes made it hard for me even though I was a vampire, and Em was my mate. I told her that it took only a couple of weeks for us to get to the kissing stage. But I wasn't ready.

I told her that it took a month after the first kiss before I could let Emmett even touch me. It was another couple of weeks before we finally had sex for the first time. In the meantime, Emmett was suffering. So, I told her what we did and she said that she would think about it.

I could only hope that she would take my suggestion. Otherwise, Jasper would suffer beyond anything he could imagine. I know, I had to watch Emmett suffer, and that's why I came up with the solution that we did. It helped Emmett, and at the same time, it helped me to learn how to trust him.

It helps that I had a wonderful man who even though he was in pain, he made sure that my needs came first. He told me that he would wait until I was ready no matter how long it took. I knew that Bella was just as lucky, Jasper would wait for her, no matter how long it took.

Right now, I'm more worried about what Demetri might try to do.

Jasper's POV

When I was finally able to go back to the house, I knew that Bella would be back from her time with Demetri. But, I wasn't sure what to expect. Since I had been spending time with her, I had been feeling her emotions even when I'm not with her.

If she got home right on time then she's been back about half an hour. But she's been feeling fear since I'm assuming that she woke up. But something must have happened, because about forty-five minutes ago her fear spiked to the point of knocking me to my knees.

Then about the time she would have gotten home, her emotions suddenly cut off. Nothing. I couldn't call because I left my phone at the house, so I just went a little faster. I wasn't prepared for what I saw.

Rose was waiting outside for me. She said that something had happened but she couldn't get Bella to talk to her. She had shut herself in her room and wouldn't open the door. She also said that she did hear the shower running. Peter had been trying to get a hold of me but I had left my phone. He refused to tell Rose what was going on.

Carlisle then came out and said that Peter had called him and told him what had happened. Peter had to make a hard decision. He could either help Bella and end up revealing himself, or watch and hope that he stopped when he did.

Carlisle explained that he found out right after Bella had gotten home. She apparently went right up and got in the shower.

It seems that Demetri felt that since she had kissed me, that he could have a kiss as well. He had forced her to kiss him. He had his hands on her before she could react and put her shield up. Once the kiss was over he released her and told her that if she said anything that her mom would suffer the consequences.

There was something else, I could sense it. I looked at Carlisle and he said that Peter said that Demetri had finally made his threat. Peter was going to stay with Demetri, period. I didn't realize I was growling until Carlisle told me to calm myself or he wouldn't tell me the rest.

Demetri told Bella that she would choose him. If she didn't, then her mother would be killed, after watching his friends in Italy rip her baby out and slowly kill the baby in front of her by skinning him or her. He proved that he could do it by calling his friend, while she called her mom. The friend's description of what her mom was doing told her that she was being watched.

That fucking asshole, I was going to fucking rip his ass apart. I could feel the Major wanting to come out, and I wasn't sure I wanted to stop him. I turned to head out to find that fucking bastard. He was about to meet the Major.

Rose stopped me and told me that Bella needed me. She pointed out that we needed to get rid of Demetri, but it had to be done in a way that wouldn't anger Aro. Carlisle told me he was going to call Aro but was waiting to hear back from Peter who had called Felix.

Peter had called Felix right away and told him everything. Since he is Renee's mate, he could protect her if he knew what was going on. In the meantime, Bella had closed herself off, and had put her shield up. She was going to go along with Demetri. I knew that much about her, she would sacrifice herself for those she loved.

Carlisle who had been somewhat of a mediator between Bella, Demetri, and I, then told me to go to Bella and stay with her until they heard back from Peter or Felix. I started to remind him of the rules, and he shocked me by saying, "Fuck the rules! Your mate, your wife, needs you, now go to her. I'll let you know what happens with Felix and Aro."

I went straight up to her room. The door was locked, but I just crushed it. The shower was still running so I went straight to the door of the bathroom and had to break the lock on that door as well. At this point, I didn't fucking care if she was naked. The anger at Demetri was helping to keep the need to claim her in the background.

What I saw broke my heart. She was huddled in the corner of the shower with the water still running fully dressed. She was curled up in a ball, crying. As soon as she saw me I could see the fear, and panic on her face. She tried to back away from me so I decided if I couldn't get her out, I would join her.

I turned the water off, but now I was soaked. I didn't fucking care. She was terrified and I knew that it wasn't me but the fact that Demetri had told her to stay away from me starting immediately or her mom would have an accident. So, after sitting down, I told her that Carlisle, Peter, and now Felix were working on a way to keep her mom safe.

I also explained that Demetri was being closely watched and we would know immediately if he made a call to have her mom hurt or worse. She said that she didn't want anyone in the family to be in danger because of her and that she would just leave with Demetri.

Then I had to ask, "Bella, I know its not time for you to make the decision yet, but I need to ask you. Did you make a decision yet? I'm not fucking talking about Demetri's threats. Remove the threats, and tell me if you have decided. Please drop your shield so I can feel your emotions, darlin'."

My world came crashing down because she said, "I choose Demetri." She had dropped her shield. She was telling the truth. . .

A/N Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks to everyone who reviewed as a guest, or added this story to your favorites and alerts. I love you guys. Well, as you can see, things are picking up. Next chapter, well, lets just say we see some "Major" events. I'm about to start a heavy work schedule and so there may be times when I can't update as often as I have been. I will do my best to try to stick to posting this story twice a week but I'm not going to make any promises. I will promise to try to post as often as I can.