A/N: The chapter title comes from the song 'Heart of the World' by Lady A.
Enjoy xoxo
– Jasper's POV –
"Wanna tell me what the fuck you were thinkin'?" I asked Pete, reachin' across the fallen couch to haul him to his feet. He wobbled and grabbed hold of me before he fell on his ass.
It's surprisin' how much removin' one appendage affects a man's balance.
One vital appendage!
And it's fuckin' painful! I sympathize with Peter, I really do. It's one of the worst pains a man can experience. Made even worse if, whoever takes the appendage, uses it!
"I just figured after everythin' you've been through—with Maria, the wars, the psycho pixie, the Cullen drama—you deserved somethin' good in yer life. That was just yers."
I sighed and set him down in the armchair. "And you don't?" I asked, takin' a seat on the coffee table in front of him.
"It ain't the same," he shrugged. "You've been through more than I have, suffered more . . ."
"Let's not debate which of us has suffered more than the other," I cut him off. "We've both lived through hell. Ain't nothin' gonna change that! And you denyin' yer matin' bond ain't gonna make anyone happy. Especially not you or Bella!"
"It ain't gonna make you happy, neither."
"Says who?" I grinned. "Frankly, I've been lookin' forward to seein' her take ya and make ya hers. I just didn't know the extent of yer bond. Now I know," I shrugged, "well, it makes things a damn sight easier! And better. Ya ain't just gonna be her fuck toy. You'll be her mate. Her partner. You'll come to love her as much as I do and that'll be better. Fer both of you. And fer me."
He leaned back into the chair. "Yer fuckin' with me, right?"
"No. You heard what she said about our bond. Our souls are connected, Pete. Our bond has always been strong, from the moment we met when you were human, I knew you were mine. I didn't need Bella's gift to tell us that. Why would you ever think I'd deny ya this? I want ya with us as much as she does!"
"She's your mate!" He yelled. "It's only supposed to happen between two vampires. Not three! And certainly not four!"
Hold the fuck up. What's this now? four?
"Four?"
Peter sighed. "The Fates say there are two others she'll have True Mate Bonds with."
"Who?"
His eyes met mine and he shook his head. "I don't know."
"Do you know when she'll meet these men?"
"No."
I sighed. "What do you know, Pete? I know it's more than yer tellin' me."
"I don't know much," he admitted. "Now you two have finalized yer bond and she knows about my bond with her, two others will join us in the future. The Fates ain't sayin' much more than that."
Well, that's helpful.
"They have told me," he continued, "the only reason yer so comfortable sharin' her with other males is because she needs to find all four of her mates before the true extent of her powers can be unleashed."
"She's gonna be fuckin' powerful, Major," he grinned. "And it'll be our job to anchor her so she doesn't lose control. But before that power can be set free, she needs to find her True Mates. Once we're all together and she's fully mated and claimed, her power will be unbound."
"If her power is unleashed before she finds all four of her mates," he looked a little worried, "well, I ain't ever seen The Fates worry before so, whatever happens, I doubt it's somethin' good."
There was so much about this I didn't understand. "How are we gonna anchor her?"
He shrugged. "The Fates didn't say how we'd do it, just that we would."
I nodded. "I thought you said The Fates told you this was impossible . . ."
"They did," he nodded, "before her transformation. Now she's turned and awake, everythin' is different. It's like a brand-new day up there in Fateland. I can practically feel their excitement fer what's to come."
"But they ain't talkin'," I sighed.
He smirked. "Course not. They wouldn't be the same cryptic bastards if they were doin' things the easy way!"
"So," I felt a little thrill roll through me, "once she's found all four of her mates and she's marked and claimed as ours, the sharing thing . . ."
"Will be over." He nodded. "She won't have any need or desire to have sex with anyone but those she shares a True Mate Bond with. Nor will we be able to, uh, perform fer any female but her. Hell, now you two are fully mated, I doubt you'd feel any arousal toward another woman."
He was right about that. I enjoyed the idea of sharin' my mate. That aroused me, especially the fantasy of her bein' with Peter. But the thought of me being with another female did nothin' for me. If anythin', my cock softened at the thought!
I'd heard that a male who's found his True Mate couldn't become aroused by anyone but his other half, I just didn't know it was true until now.
"Will that affect our relationship?"
"No." Peter shook his head. "As you said, our souls are joined and connected. That'll never change. We're meant to be together. I imagine it'll be the same fer us and whoever these other two men are. We're not exactly mated but we are bound; our souls are connected."
"I wonder how this'll change her relationship with Edward," I mused. "I know he wants to submit to her. He's desperate to call her his Mistress . . ."
I've never met a more submissive vampire. Typically, males are dominant. Females easily switch between the two roles, dependin' on their needs. It's rare—almost unheard of—to come across a submissive male. Especially one as submissive as Edward!
He chuckled. "You and I both know the first chance she gets, Cupcake's gonna make him her pet and he'll spend the rest of eternity happily submittin' to her."
"He won't mate?"
Pete shook his head. "No."
That wasn't a surprise. It's hard enough for a dominant male to find a True Mate, I can't imagine there are many females in the world who'd want someone as submissive as Edward. He ain't ever gonna be able to protect a mate, care fer her, or fight fer her if that becomes necessary. Hell, she'd likely be the one doing the protectin'!
It ain't like a female can't do that, but most would rather have a dominant male to love and cherish her, not a male who's gonna cower behind her in the face of danger.
So, it weren't all that surprisin' that he'd never find a True Mate of his own.
I had no qualms about Bella havin' a pet. If that's what she wants. There are plenty of ways she can play without being physically intimate with him. Or sharin' her body with him.
Once she's fully mated to all four of her True Mates, there's no way in hell I'll share her body with anyone else. But there's no reason she can't play.
We'll need to rethink those rules fer after her mates arrive! The Major grumbled in the back of my head. If I don't have to share her with anyone but three other True Mate's I ain't goin' to! Not even her pet will see her beautiful body!
I was in complete agreement with him.
The more I thought about it, the more I liked the idea of her havin' multiple mates. The added protection alone was a welcome relief!
I love the fantasy of sharin' her with Pete. He's such an essential part of my life. I can't imagine not sharin' her with him. The fact that they're True Mates and he'll be as bonded to her as I am is, well, honestly, it's a relief. And a big fuckin' turn-on.
Hopefully, it'll be just as easy with the other two men as I'm sure it'll be with Pete. And hopefully, Pete and I will be able to accept these other two men and bond with them, the way he and I have bonded.
We'll always share her Nectar with the vampire world. That's not somethin' anyone can change. But it doesn't need to include a sexual relationship with everyone she comes across.
For now, I'm open to sharing her with others. So that she can find her true mates and connect with them.
But once we're mated, no more sharing. Ever.
With Ed, it's different. He's her pet.
And there will be rules! The Major growled.
Yes, Major. There will be rules. I agreed.
"So," Peter frowned, "yer really okay with this?"
I chuckled. "I'm as shocked as you are, Pete. I never thought I'd be okay with sharin' my mate, but it's always been different with you. And hopefully, whoever these other two are, we'll all be as close. If we ain't lovers, we can at least be brothers."
He nodded. "I can't tell you what yer relationship will be with the other two, but The Fates say there will need to be harmony within the bond or it'll cause a lot of fuckin' problems."
"What kinda problems?"
Peter shrugged. He opened his mouth to elaborate further but let out a low hiss as he cringed, his hands goin' straight to his dickless groin. "Aw, fuck . . ."
"What is it?" I frowned.
"Fuck! It feels like she's rubbin' my cock over a fuckin' metal spike!" He gasped in agony. "Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!" Venom tears welled up in his eyes. "Please, Major. I didn't mean to lie to her. I just didn't wanna hurt you!"
"I know . . ."
"Ah. Fuck. I'm sorry. I'm sorry! Please, my dick. It hurts. Oh, god! Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck."
Unsure what the hell my mate was doin' to Peter's dick, I left him in the chair and followed my nose to the kitchen where she was standin' in front of the sink.
"Darlin'' whatcha doin?"
What the fuck is that ball of metal in her hand?
I cringed. No wonder Pete was in so much pain! Uh, I think it's a stainless steel scourer. Esme used to use them when she was cleanin' . . .
"What does it look like I'm doing?" She snapped as she turned on the faucet. With her newborn strength, the handle broke off in her hand and she growled as her anger spiked. "Damnit!"
Before she could toss the tap across the room, I raced forward and grabbed her wrist. "Okay, enough, Darlin'. I know yer upset, but you cannot destroy our house."
"I'm not upset," she snarled. "I'm angry!"
"You ain't angry, my love." I purred, bringing her into my arms.
"Then what am I?" She whimpered. I felt her wet, hot tears as they fell against my bare chest.
"Yer jealous."
"Of what?" She hissed.
"Alice. And anyone else that fucked Peter in the last four days. He's yers and you ain't gonna share him with anyone."
"I didn't even know he was mine," she whispered, sniffling. "Why doesn't he want me?"
"I do want ya, Cupcake." Pete's voice came from the doorway.
As soon as she heard it, Bella whirled around snarlin' and barin' her teeth at him. It didn't deter him any. He stepped forward, keepin' his hands where she could see them.
"Ain't nobody I want more than you," he said softly. "But . . . I'm an idiot." He shrugged. "My first loyalty has always been to The Major. He ain't just my sire." His eyes met mine and then swept back to Bella. "There ain't nobody in this world that'll ever convince me he ain't as much my mate as you are, Angel. I thought, if I denied the bond, it would bring him peace and happiness. Because he deserves that more than anyone. I never considered how it would make me feel, or worse, how much it could hurt you. I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you, Bella. Please, my love, please forgive me."
She stared at him for a minute. "How am I supposed to believe that's true?" She asked, tears rolling down her cheeks. "You could just be saying it because your dick is about to be put through the garbage disposal."
Peter darted forward. "Feel me, Cupcake." He took her hand in his, placin' it over his un-beating heart. "We have a bond. I drank your Nectar. You can feel my emotions. Feel me," he urged. "You said earlier you saw a pure, luminescent glow surroundin' me. Do you know what that light means?"
She shook her head.
"It's part of yer gift. The color surroundin' someone will signify their intentions towards ya. The darker the color, the more sinister their intentions are. The white you see surroundin' me represents my pure intentions," he explained. "Has that changed? Is the color darker or is it still the same as it was the first time you looked?"
It made sense. It was sorta like aura readin', mixed in with bond identification. Both could be very useful in the future as more vampires joined us.
"It's the same," she whispered.
I felt Peter's relief and hope. "Because I ain't ever gonna intentionally hurt ya, Cupcake. No matter what, I'll always do what I can to protect both you and The Major. Yer all that matter's to me."
He ain't lyin', Darlin', I spoke through our bond. I know it hurt ya, but I don't think he intentionally meant fer that to happen. He was just doin' what he always does.
And what's that? Her sweet voice was soft as a whisper, full of hurt and pain.
Put me and my needs first. I answered. He's always done it. Even in the south, he was always protectin' me above anythin' else. It's the reason he came back for me.
She turned to look up at me. "I'd say your bond had something to do with that. You two are connected. You're essential to each other," She spoke aloud.
"Just like you're essential to us," I reminded her.
There was a thrill of excitement surging through me at the thought of havin' them both. The idea that my Bella would allow me to stay with Pete went beyond words.
Ever since I met Alice and joined up with the Cullens all I've heard is how I need to stay away from Pete and Char. That they're a bad influence. That if I spent too much time with them, I'll fall off the vegetarian wagon. Blah. Blah. Blah!
What they don't know is that Pete is the one who urged me to follow Alice. He insisted I needed to be with the Coven to find my True Mate. The all-knowin' fuckin' seer didn't see that one, did she?
"It wasn't about her," Bella said softly. "Whatever Alice is up to I think she needed to keep you close and if you went off with Peter you might not have come back."
Pete smirked and wiggled his eyebrows in Bella's direction. "She probably should've been payin' more attention to those visions of hers. If she had, she'd know exactly why we met every couple of months. And what a beast this one can be when he ain't gettin' enough lovin' at home."
I felt Bella's desire rise. Along with a heap-ton of amusement and interest. She was tryin' so hard to hold onto her anger. I knew, in time, he'd wear her down and win her heart. He just needed to stop bein' such an idiot and put her first. Always.
Their connection was beginning to manifest even in her anger. The more time they spend together, the stronger their bond will become. Eventually, it'll be as strong as my bond with her.
I don't think this is somethin' she could deny herself. Or deny him. Not when she wanted it as much as Pete did. I could feel how much they wanted each other. It was such a beautiful, wonderful thing to feel!
The only question was, would she let me and Pete remain together? If she didn't want that . . .
A small finger pressed against my lips. "Stop," she said softly. "I'm not blind, you know? I see the way you two look at each other. I see the desire you have for each other. I can see how hard it is for Peter to keep his hands to himself. He wants to embrace us, to be a part of this. Through you and my Nectar, I've felt what you both feel for each other. And what you both feel for me."
Her eyes shifted to Peter. For a moment she was quiet, her mind a chaotic jumble of thoughts and emotions. "I will not ever share you with another female," she growled. "Either of you. If this is something you want, you really want, I will be the only female in your life. Mine will be the only pussy you ever fuck. It may not be fair, but that's just the way it has to be."
"You have my word, Cupcake. No female on this earth could tempt me away from ya. I want you, Isabella. Only you."
She nodded, accepting his words. "I'm not ready to have sex with you," she stated. "That'll take many, many, many decontamination showers." A small smirk played on her lips. "And groveling. Lots of groveling."
Peter nodded his head. "I'm a World Class Groveler! Anythin' you want."
She leaned back into me and tilted her head back. "And until I'm ready to accept Peter as my mate, I think your rules should also include him."
That was surprising.
Why, Darlin''? I wondered.
Because I need to know I can trust him. She stated. That, in the future, he's going to respect me and treat me as, not just his mate, but his equal. That he'll consider my feelings before doing something stupid.
I know he did this to help you and he thought it was the right thing to do for you. His loyalty to you is admirable. But if we're going to be mated, my feelings need to account for something, too. I need to know that they matter to him just as much as yours do. And I need him to prove that he can keep his word.
I nodded.
Takin' her past with Edward and the Cullen into consideration, it did make sense. She just wanted to know she could trust Peter the same way she trusts me. I understood that.
"Rules?" Peter asked. "What, uh, rules?"
I smirked. "Bella and I have rules she must abide by when we share our bed with another person."
His eyes widened slightly. "What, uh, are they?"
"One: I'll never share my body with anyone when Jasper and The Major aren't with me." She recited. "Two: I can fuck and play with my partner, but I can't share my heart with them."
"Three: Nobody is to ever cum inside of me but Jasper. Four: All my pretty little holes are Jasper's. Five: No anal with anyone except Jasper. And I'm to wear a plug when I play with others."
"Six: Anyone we invite into our bed will know I belong to The Major and they will accept that he is my Alpha. If they wish to play, they'll submit to him and obey his rules. Seven: When I cum I must always call out his name. My pleasure belongs to him and whomever I'm with will know that."
"And finally, we use the traffic light system to ensure I'm always safe and happy. If I say the word 'RED' everything must stop. If it doesn't, The Major will intervene and my partner will never again be trusted or allowed in my bed."
Peter took a deep breath and let it out slowly. "Okay." He agreed. "If this is what you need, Cupcake, I'll abide by yer rules and any others you come up with." His eyes darkened just a hint. "Fer now." He added, his voice deeper, huskier. "But know this, my mate, I ain't always gonna be so open to submittin' to ya. Eventually, you'll have to decide to fully mate with me or let our bond kill us both . . ."
"Eventually," she agreed with a sweet smile. "But not today. And not tomorrow. I believe you said something about the first year being vital to a mating bond . . . that gives us some time . . ."
His eyes widened a fraction and then he sighed. "Yes, I-I did say that."
"I'd suggest not waitin' an entire year, Darlin'," I said gently. "Waitin' or puttin' it off too long will only cause ya both pain and who knows what kinda trouble."
She nodded. "In that case," she said slowly, "give me until December."
"December?"
"In December," she nodded, "we can revisit the subject of finalizing our mating. Until that time, you can live by these rules and we can get to know each other better. An intimate relationship isn't off the table completely, but there will be no biting or cumming inside of me. Consider this our courting period." Her eyes narrowed. "Don't fuck it up."
Peter smirked. "Yes, ma'am."
She sighed and looked back up at me. "As for your relationship with Peter, I'm happy to share you with him. As I said earlier, he's a vital part of your bond. You need him. We need him. And I know you want him as much as he wants us. Separating the two of you is just cruel. I won't do it."
Fuck me. I wasn't expecting that!
"Yer sure, Darlin'?"
She purred, leaning into me. "I am."
Oh, fuck me! The sound of that purr went straight to my dick!
"I look forward to watching my Major take Peter." She turned in my arms, pressin' her little body flush against me.
I wrapped my arms around her and leaned forward to kiss the top of her head. "In that case, Darlin', may I suggest, from here on out, we go on as we mean to continue? Puttin' Peter's stupidity and idiotic decisions behind us and try to move forward."
I felt Peter's hope spike as Bella mulled it over. And then completely plummet when she shook her head.
I sighed. "Darlin' . . ."
She held up her hand, and moved away from me, to stand in front of Peter. "I'll forgive you and move on as Jasper has suggested. I agree, the only way we'll get passed this is if we start fresh and go on as we mean to continue."
"I'm starting to feel a little vengeful and that's not me," she sighed. "I don't know if it's our mating bond or if it's because I'm now a vampire. Or if it's the Goddess in me. Either way, it's not an emotion I like to feel. And it's not who I am or who I want to be."
Fuck! That was somethin' I was concerned about. Somethin' I'd considered earlier. Bella is a newborn. But she's also a newly mated female. Peter is unclaimed and unmarked. The fact that he'd been with other women in the last four days would draw out the vampiress in her and instinct could demand she seek vengeance against those females who'd taken pleasure in his body, possibly even kill them.
Pete and I may be willin' to share her so she can find her True Mates. But she was vehemently against sharin' us.
"Rationally, I understand why you did what you did," she continued. "And I know in time I can forgive that. You were only looking out for Jasper and taking care of him the way you've always done. You were willing to sacrifice your happiness for his. In a way, it's admirable. Stupid. But admirable. Your unbending loyalty to him is one of the things I love about you, Peter."
"It helps that I can also see how strong your bond is with Jasper," she continued. "When I was trying to disinfect your dick, my mother explained it to me. The blue cord I can see connecting you and Jasper is your Sire Bond. Unlike most Sire Bonds, yours and Jasper's never broke. And likely never will. I imagine it'll be the same with Charlotte. The intensity of the blue signifies the strength of that bond. A lighter shade represents a weaker bond. A darker shade, or a more vibrant color, represents a stronger bond."
"My mother also explained that not every vampire will have a Sire Bond. That's usually a bond that weakens and breaks over time when a vampire is all grown up and goes off on their own. Not always, but most of the time that's what happens."
Pete and I nodded in agreement.
While his bond with me was as strong as it had been when I turned him, my bond with Maria broke long before I turned my back on the South and left the wars.
"My Mate Bond with Jasper is the brightest golden I've ever seen. The color of the Tuscan sun." She smiled. "But our Mate Bond is a pale yellow because you've been denying it and I didn't know it existed until now. Mother says it can be repaired in time if I'm willing to forgive you and, as Jasper has suggested, we move on from this mess and go on as we mean to continue."
"And are ya, Cupcake?" He asked, hope fillin' his voice. "Willin' to forgive me and move past this?"
"Yes," she said firmly
The sheer elation comin' from Peter was staggerin'. I took a step back to hold onto the counter and stop myself from jumpin' up and down like a fuckin' teenage girl!
"But," Bella continued, bringing him back down again, "I can't do that when . . . her," she hissed, "scent is all over you. It's the only rancid scent I can —"
Peter was gone before she could finish.
She turned to me, frowning.
"Listen, Darlin'," I smiled, wrappin' my arms around her as the upstairs shower was turned on.
She breathed a sigh of relief and handed me Peter's dick. "Could you please sanitize this?"
I smiled. "Of course, Darlin'. Let's go back up to our room and wait fer Pete. I have somethin' that I think will make ya a little happier and feel more secure about all of this."
She frowned, unsure what I was talkin' about, but let me lead her back up to our bedroom.
– XOXO –
Pete was in the shower fer almost an hour before Bella decided he no longer smelt of, as she put it, rancid pussy juice. Every inch of him was scrubbed clean. She even had him scrubbing between his toes, under his fingernails, between his butt crack, and behind his ears!
When she demanded he wash his hair for the fourth time—and I felt a little niggle of amusement from her—I realized she was just playin' with him.
I'm pretty sure he realized it, too. He tried to get her to join him in the shower, urging her to help him wash, but she wasn't having any of that, preferring to remain dry and supervise.
While Pete was scrubbing his skin raw just to make our mate happy, I washed his dick in the sink to get rid of whatever nasty scent Bella was picking up.
To be honest, after the first wash, I'm not sure there was another scent other than Pete's natural fragrance. It was the fact that he'd been with another woman that rankled her. And I understood that. So, when she demanded I wash his dick for the fifth time, I did.
"All right, babe, give it a sniff," I said, presentin' her Pete's dick for inspection.
She leaned forward and gave a delicate sniff and then, shockin' the crap outta me, a little lick, which had Pete stumblin' outta the shower and groanin'.
"Oh, fuck me, what was that heavenly bliss?"
I smirked. "That would be our mate's hot little tongue."
"He's clean," Bella pronounced, takin' his dick outta my hand. "Is this somethin' you really want, Peter?" She asked, shockin' us both. "To be with me and Jasper? To mate with me? If it isn't, I need to know now."
He darted forward, gently bringing her into his arms. "I've been waitin' fer this moment since I woke up from my transition," he admitted. "I know I fucked up. And I'm truly sorry I hurt ya, Cupcake. But I know, without a doubt in my mind, right here with you and The Major is where I belong. Always has been. Always will be."
She was silent for a moment. I wasn't sure what she was thinkin'. Her mind was strangely quiet, but I had the distinct feelin' she was speakin' to her mother.
"In that case, I forgive you, Peter," she said finally. "From this point forward, we move on and go about our lives as we mean to continue. As if this little blunder didn't happen. There's no need for you to keep apologizing. You did somethin' stupid and fucked up, you apologized, and now it's time we all move on, as Jasper suggested earlier."
"I still want to wait to finalize our bond," she stated. "I'd like to take some time to get to know you better before we fully mate."
"Why don't we plan a little trip fer the three of us before Christmas?" I suggested. "It'll give the two of you the chance to be together and get to know each other." I leaned forward, brushing my lips across her temple. "Like the time we had together . . ."
"Mmm." She nodded. "I'd like that. As long as Peter agrees, too."
"Fuck yeah, I agree!" I smiled.
for the first time since this mess started, a lovely, warm smile lit Bella's face. She turned to me and reached up to kiss my jaw. "And I have no problem with the two of you being together."
"Yer sure, Darlin'."
She rolled her eyes. "Would you just kiss him already," she smiled, laughing softly. "I know you want to."
Well, she didn't have to tell me twice. I pressed a soft kiss to my Bella's lips and then did the one thing I've been dyin' to do since Pete showed up in the hotel. Pullin' him into me, our lips met fer the first time in months and I couldn't help the growl that tore through my chest as the taste of him filled my mouth.
Oh fuck, that's hot.
Bella remained between us, her back pressed against my chest as she leaned forward to kiss Pete's jaw as I claimed his lips. There wasn't an ounce of jealousy comin' from her. All I could feel was her lust, love, and hunger.
This felt right.
To be here.
To have our Goddess between us.
To love them both.
Pete groaned, his lips moving from mine to Bella's. Kissin' her with as much passion and need as he'd kissed me. I dipped my head and began gently kissin' and suckin' on Bella's neck, where I'd marked her durin' our claimin'. She moaned against Peter's lips as her lust soared.
As much as I wanted to continue this, I could still hear her belly rumblin' and Pete needed his dick reattached.
Breaking their kiss, Bella looked back at me. "I think I have an idea that'll help with that. Peter needs to feed from me while you put him back together. My Nectar will help his body replenish the lost venom, heal quicker, and take his pain away."
"Okay." I nodded in agreement.
She took Pete's hand and took him over to the couch, instructing him to lie down as she removed her kimono to reveal her lovely naked body.
From his position, Pete whimpered upon seein' our Goddess's naked body fer the first time. "Fuck me." His hips twitched. "Yer exquisite."
Bella positioned herself so she was straddlin' his chest.
"Major," Pete breathed, his eyes on Bella's breasts as a drop of her Nectar appeared on her extended nipple like a succulent, shimmery golden pearl.
"May I feed from our Goddess?"
"Course ya can, Pete," I smirked. "You never need to ask permission."
As soon as I spoke the words, he lifted himself and took one of her nipples into his mouth, tenderly sucklin' her Nectar. A soft purr came from his chest as Bella moaned.
Fer a moment, I watched them together, enjoying the sight before me. The difference between the others who fed from her and Pete was staggerin'. Pete was gentle with her, tender. It was a sensual experience. As he drank from her, his hands caressed her body, worshipin' and pleasurin' our mate.
There was so much love comin' from him. This wasn't devotion, like with Edward and the others. This was pure. Unbridled. All consumin'. He loved her. As much as she loved him. I loved him. And he loved me! It went against one of our rules—rule two, no makin' love—but, as much as she might want to abide by the rules, I knew, with Pete, she'd never be able to. He's as much her mate as I am, even if their bond is weak right now.
While he was distracted, I got to work reattachin' his dick.
"Major," he called, his voice muffled by Bella's breast. "May I pleasure our mate?"
I chuckled. "Ya never need my permission to touch our Goddess, Pete. Though, ya might wanna ask her. It's her body."
"Just touch me already," Bella huffed, pushin' Peter's hand between her legs as she rocked against his chest, leavin' her matin' scent on his skin. Her head fell back and she moaned his name as he began strokin' her wet center.
Ignorin' what was happenin' in front of me, I focused on reattachin' Pete's dick. With him still and distracted, it was easy to work. And once he was reattached, I couldn't help but stroke his length. You know, to ensure he was functionin' properly.
He was hard as steel, stood at attention, and leakin'. Takin' his precum onto my fingers, I reached between their bodies and gently rubbed it into Bella's clit, causing her to cry out as she came, rockin' her hips back and forth on Pete's chest.
As she came, so did Pete, spillin' his seed across his belly and onto Bella's ass. But, unlike when I'd cum on her skin, his seed didn't absorb into her body. His scent did linger on her skin, but it hadn't gone as deep as mine. I figured that would only happen once they're fully mated and they've claimed one another.
"Fuck," she breathed, collapsin' onto his chest as a wave of exhaustion swept through her.
"Damn." Peter breathed. "I haven't cum like that in months." His arms wrapped around Bella as he tenderly kissed her.
While he was once again distracted, as I promised my mate, I slipped a metal chastity cage onto his now soft dick. It was designed specifically for Pete's measurements and made of a vampire-proof metal. Meanin', no matter how much he—or anyone else—tried, the metal wouldn't break with our enormous strength.
This design fully encased his cock, like a metal sleeve. It had been smoothed and polished to perfection, leavin' the metal shiny with his cock nestled snugly inside. I had this cage made specifically to engulf his cock, leavin' no room fer growth and fully preventin' an erection.
Bella sighed happily when she heard the lock click into place. "For now, I want you fully protected at all times."
I smirked.
As soon as she spoke those words, I knew we'd be okay. She weren't worried about Pete makin' another mistake. Nor was she jealous.
This was a newly mated female vampire's fierce possessiveness over her unclaimed, unmarked mate. And it likely wouldn't lessen until they completed the bond. Right now, if any female came near Pete, they'd be lucky to escape with their head still attached to their body.
"Anythin' ya need, Cupcake," Pete spoke, brushin' his fingers through her long hair. "I'm all yours."
"And everyone will know it!" She growled.
Remainin' seated on Pete's chest, she spun around to take a look at the steel encasin' his cock.
"It's prettier than I expected." She mused, brushin' her fingers lightly over the steel. "Hmm. I wonder if Edward would like one of these."
I smiled. "I'll show you the website later and you can pick out a few things fer your new pet."
"Maybe one for Carlisle, too."
She seemed drawn to Carlisle. It made me wonder if he could have a potential bond with her. I suppose, in a few hours, when the Cullens join us, we'll find out. With her ability to read bonds, it shouldn't be hard for her to figure out who she has a matin' bond with, even if it's as weak as her bond with Pete, or weaker.
Beneath her, Pete sat up, movin' Bella so that she was sittin' in his lap. His head dipped back to her breast and he began to suckle again.
As much as I wanted all of us to be together, and I didn't want to break this up, our mate was starvin'. And, no matter what, her needs would always come first.
"I hate to do this—"
"It's okay, Major. I know what yer about to say." Pete smiled happily as he kissed Bella's breast. "As much as we want to, now ain't the time."
"Mm." Bella sighed, leaning into Peter. I could feel her exhaustion as her eyes began to droop.
"C'mon, baby, let's get ya fed." I lifted her off Pete's lap. She was eyeing my cock, her bottom lip nestled between her teeth. "Don't even think about it." I chuckled.
Leanin' forward, I brushed my thumb beneath her bottom lip, forcin' her to release it from her teeth, and then captured her lips in a soft, sensual kiss that had her leanin' into me and moanin'.
I broke our kiss before it turned into somethin' more sensual and quickly cleaned her up and redressed her in her kimono, while Pete threw on a pair of black silk pajama pants and then tossed me a pair, too.
With a kiss to her temple, I lifted her bridal style and carried her down the stairs to the kitchen, the only thing on my mind was the need to provide for my mate and take care of her!
A/N: So, to recap: Bella and Peter are mated. And Bella has forgiven Peter for his stupidity. Did he think he could deny their bond? And Bella will mate with two more males in the future. I wonder who they are?