A/N I need to say a huge thank you to everyone who reviewed. I did try to answer a few but it was either write, or answer reviews. It appears that I may have a day or two off so I will be doing both answering reviews, and writing. A huge thanks goes to my beta twilightaddict71484 for her awesome skills, and my very good friend, and pre reader OoJasper'sAngeloO and sinfulroad69, I love ya girls. Alright, we see the Major taking care of his mate, nothing big in this chapter, but the next one won't be so quiet.
I still do not own Twilight or any of the characters.
Bella's POV
As soon as I came to and finally realized that it was Jasper trying to put his shirt on me, I felt like I was safe, and free. I had panicked at first, thinking it was Demetri.
As I looked into Jasper's face I realized that the man taking care of me was not him. The Major had come out. I could tell by the look in his eyes, and the fierce expression on his face. He was angry, and at first I thought he might be angry with me.
But as soon as he looked down at me his eyes softened. When they brought Demetri into the area, I became frightened, until Peter attacked him. Apparently, he had already been ripped apart by the Major. Now, Peter was taking his turn even though I had no clue as to why.
I finally saw Char and apparently she had tried to fight Demetri and lost at least a leg. Now, I understood why Peter took his turn at the asshole. Once Peter had attacked, the guards tried to stop him but the Major stopped them before they could realize what had happened. I couldn't really see him move, just a blur and then heads rolling.
It was then that I came up with the idea, and whispered into the Major's ear so no one else could hear. I needed to make sure this bastard could never hurt another female, at least with his dick. He said that I was perfect, and then went and ripped his fucking dick off. I was sure that I heard him wrong, surely he said that it was a perfect plan, not that I was.
He had taken a piece of cloth to grab it with. The thought of touching that with my bare hands made me sick. As soon as Char realized what I had planned, after the Major made a small fire, she had Peter take her over and she ripped his fucking balls off. We threw them in the fire together, and watched the fucker's dick and balls get roasted.
The Major was growling off and on, and I believed it had a lot to do with the fact that he was still pissed. He picked me up, being very gentle with me. I'm guessing he didn't want to cause me any more pain than I was in already.
I laid my cheek against the Major's shoulder. It helped with the pain, but it also helped to keep me calm. I needed to be touching him. I was in his arms being carried, but I needed to be closer to him. If he hadn't been there, I don't even want to try to imagine what would have happened.
There was something inside of me that let me know that I needed him with me to keep me from really freaking out. I had so many questions, more so than answers now. Mainly, where in the fuck had Peter been, and why in the hell was it Char that tried to help me?
Right now though, the only thing I cared about was that I was safe, and I was finally free from that fucking asshole. Well, I cared also about the fact that I was in the Major's arms being carried safely back to what is now my home.
I told the family once we arrived that the guard could tell them what happened. I hadn't realized that the only one that knew everything was Char. I'm glad that she was able to tell me that Demetri had not been successful in raping me. The Major had gotten there barely in time, but he did get there to stop him.
I was pretty sure that if I had been raped that I would have been feeling it in my lower region. Surely, I would have been sore, and probably bleeding. But thankfully, there was nothing, no pain, and as far as I knew no bleeding either.
I knew for sure though that I needed Carlisle to look at my face, at least. I was bleeding from my lip, and my face was swollen where Demetri had slapped me twice. The problem is that as soon as Carlisle headed towards me, the Major let him know in no uncertain terms, not to come any closer, and not to try to touch me.
When I looked up into his face he was watching not just Carlisle, but everyone. His eyes were still black, he looked feral. Fortunately, I understand how the mating thing works, so I knew that he was still enraged that his mate had been harmed by another male. It would take him hours to calm down, and only when he was assured that I was alright, and safe.
As he headed into the house, and up the stairs I reminded him that I would need blood in order to heal. He called Rose and told her to bring me some blood. He told her to just leave it in front of the door and he would get it as soon as he was sure no one was around the door.
I thought for sure that he would take me to his room, but he took me to my room. He laid me down on my bed, after shutting the door with his foot. Then he just sat down and stared at me. I had a feeling I knew what was coming, he needed to check me over to make sure I was alright.
I have to admit that there was part of me that was feeling the same way. Jasper had not gotten off without at least getting bitten once that I could see. His shoulder, the one opposite of where I had laid my cheek, had a fresh bite on it.
After another minute of him just staring at me he finally spoke up, "Isabella, I know that you have not been claimed yet, and while the pain of not having done so is almost unbearable, I promise that it will be Jasper who claims you first. I am not a gentle person, I don't know how to be. I know that you have never been with a man. But, I need to check you, to make sure that you don't need some special care, or treatment. I also need to take care of you. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
"I...I think so. But what exactly is it that you need to do? I know that you need to be tended too, you have a fresh wound on your shoulder."
"I need to check you for wounds, or other injuries. You do not need to worry yourself over my injuries, it will heal shortly. I need to take care of you, my mate. I cannot claim you as I would like, but I can care for you. I need to do this for you."
I just nodded. I was scared. Oh, I wasn't scared of the Major. No, I was scared that once he saw me and saw how "human" I am, he wouldn't want me. Another man had seen me naked, and I have no clue as to what he did while I was out. What if he had touched me in my private area, I would be used. What if he didn't want me anymore, because another vampire had touched what was his?
I heard him growl before speaking, "Isabella, you will stop whatever it is that is making you feel self conscience. I can feel your emotions, just as well as Jasper can. Your feelings are tellin' me that you're scared, and feelin' inadequate. You will stop that immediately. You are more than enough for me. You are beautiful, and because you are my mate, I already know that you are perfect for me. Now, I'm going to go and run a hot bath for you. I know that Jasper forced you to taking cold showers, I will not do that. You need to get cleaned up, and so do I. Once the bath is ready, I will check you over and then we will both get in the bath. I will not touch you inappropriately, but I will clean you up. If you wish, you can return the favor and clean me up. I will not force you to, and if you say that you do not wish to do so, then I'll just clean up later. I will never force you to do anything you don't want to do, unless your life is in danger. So tell me what you wish to do."
I told him that I was feeling the same need, to take care of him. He smiled, and headed into the bathroom. He told me that I needed to remove the shirt I was wearing and then come into the bathroom whenever I was ready. I was just about to start when there was a soft knock on the door.
The Major was immediately in front of me crouched, and growling.
It was Rose with the blood for me. She said that she left it and that we could get it whenever we were ready. The family were leaving to give the Major a little more peace, knowing there was no one else around. I'm guessing that she must have left because he flitted over to the door, and picked up the blood and quickly closed the door, and locked it.
There were four themoses full of blood. He said that once I was dried and dressed then we would both have some of the blood. Then he stopped and asked if I thought I would need all of it. I just shook my head no. I knew he needed blood as well to help his shoulder heal.
Once the bath was ready he came back in where I was sitting and said that he changed his mind. He picked me up and carried me into the bathroom. Once in there, he quickly removed his clothes, and then proceeded to remove the shirt I was wearing.
He turned me around, looking at my back, and including my legs and arms. Then turned me back and looked at the rest of me. My arms, face and ankles all had fresh bruises from where Demetri had apparently grabbed my legs. He didn't touch me at all, but just had me raise my arms. He didn't even look at my private area, just went down to my legs.
It was quickly over and then he turned around and told me it was my turn to check him over. I was more embarrassed about checking his body than I had been for him to check me over. I could finally see the scars that I had known were there.
He was fucking beautiful. I could clearly see the muscles in his back as he moved. He had the best looking ass I have ever seen. Of course his was the only one I had ever seen. Still, it wasn't just my hands that I wanted to run over it.
If seeing just his back was having this effect on me, how in the fuck was he able to keep his hands off of me? I just couldn't help myself and my hands started to lightly trace some of the scars. He had so fucking many, how did he survive? The pain of a bite I understand is almost as bad as the turning itself.
My instincts were going crazy, because I wanted to kiss everyone of his scars. Instead, I just kept running my fingers over them, but stopped just before reaching his sexy ass. I heard him moan and then he spoke, "Isabella, while I truly am enjoying having you run your fingers over my back, its not doin' my control any good. Unless you want to take this further I suggest you stop what you are doin'."
He turned around and showed me. I was mortified. I had never seen a man with an erection, and I had only seen pictures of the male anatomy while they were soft. The worst part of it was that I had caused him to become aroused. I didn't know what to do.
He told me not to worry about it, that just being in here, naked, with me was enough to cause him to become aroused. He reminded me that I had kissed Jasper, so the need to claim was strong and would only become stronger as time went on. Then, he also reminded me that he promised that it would be Jasper who would have that honor first.
I did check out his wound which was now mostly healed. After that he stepped into the bath, and then helped me in. He had me sitting with my back to his chest but kept some distance between us. He took the sponge and washed my whole body. He washed my hair, and rinsed it out.
Once I was done he quickly washed himself, refusing to let me do anything. He then stepped out, and helped me out. I was dried off with a huge towel, and then he carried me into the bedroom and laid me on the bed. He told me there was something he needed to do, and it was the only thing he insisted on doing. It was the one thing he wouldn't take no for an answer.
He explained how he would do it. I didn't want him to do it and I even tried to get him to let Carlisle do it but that made him growl. I realized my mistake and then asked if maybe Rose, or Esme could do it. No, he needed to do it himself. I really understood why he needed to do it, but it didn't mean I fucking liked it.
He had me cover myself with the towel, and then he reached under the towel. He promised that it would only take him a few seconds, and he was right. He had calmed down once he was reassured. It still hurt like hell. I was also embarrassed that he had felt that he needed to do it.
He needed to make sure that my hymen was still there. Char had told us both that Demetri hadn't gotten that far before he got there. I wanted to ask what he would have done if it had been torn a long time ago and he said that he would have been able to tell if it was recent or not.
He helped me get dressed, and then made sure I had the blood that Rose brought up. Of course the bruises started healing, and then I realized that I was hungry. He left, and was back before I even thought about it. Apparently, Esme had made me some food before leaving.
He even fed me. It was a sandwich, with a small salad, but he wouldn't let me feed myself. I understood, and so I let him do what he needed to do. I may not understand what its like to live in the free world with all of the modern shit there is, but I fucking know all about vampires. How they work, and all about their instincts.
I also knew that if I wasn't human, he would have claimed me already. I realized then at that moment, just how fucking lucky I was to have a mate that not only understood, but was willing to wait to claim me. That is an almost impossible thing for a male vampire to do, not claiming the mate. It causes extreme pain from what I have been told.
I decided then and there that I would at least try to take Rose's suggestion to heart. While it may only cause more pain in the long run, it might help with the physical pain, at least for a short while. I just wish that I had known about the kissing shit. If I had, then I would have never kissed Jasper.
I have never known such tenderness, and gentleness, as when the Major was washing my face. He was being so careful to not try to cause anymore pain. I had seen his face when he looked at the others. There was a fierceness, and a coldness that sent a chill down my spine, made me want to never have that look directed at me. Yet, the very same person, when washing my bruised, and bleeding face, had such a look of tenderness in his eyes, it warmed my insides like nothing else ever has.
I also decided something else. I was falling fast for this man, Major Jasper Whitlock. I didn't have far to go either, and that fucking scared me. . .
A/N Let me know your thoughts Next chapter, Bella makes another decision and we'll see some fun times.