I got very mixed reviews about the pregnancy debate, so we're gonna table that for later, see how things play out. I'm not exactly sure how I want to end the story but I have a few ideas rolling around. Anyways, enjoy the chapter!

Chapter 19

B POV

Last night had been…I resisted the urge to fan myself as I thought about my mate's reactions to what I'd planned. He'd 'prepared' me for longer than I could keep track of, at one point I was so sensitive my orgasms practically rolled together. I was equally frustrated and elated by how well that man knew my body.

I shivered now when I thought back to lecherous way he grinned at seeing me bare, gruffly stating that he'd be a while before ducking down and rocking my world.

At one point he'd thrown my legs up over his shoulder, bending over me until I was wedged between his body and the mattress, the angle making me lose my breath. He'd gone deep like that too. He rubbed along my cervix, making me yelp before he stilled and started moving his hips in a gentle circular motion. "Give it a sec" he'd urged, tongue poking out a little. He was right, the sharp sting went away, replaced by a feeling that made my back bow off the bed. Felix had given me a grin of satisfaction before grunting, "Just like that". I was woken up once more in the middle of the night as he slid into me from behind, unhurried and tender in a way that made my heart swell.

Safe to say I was sore…again. But just like last time it was so worth it. I hummed happily then grinned when I heard the familiar chuckle.

"Good morning" I murmured, turning on my back to stretch along his cool body.

"Certainly is" he answered, hands running up my rib cage to cup my breasts, pulling away at my gasp. "Hopefully the recovery time won't be as long this time" I could feel him smirking into my hair as he said it, making me roll my eyes as I rolled my body to look at him.

"Keep fondling me and I'll never recover."

He glanced at my bruised arm, trying not to be too obvious. The bruise from last weekend was now a fading pale yellow colour, not as noticeable as the angry purple it'd been on Monday. I still frowned, tapping on his chest, "I'm fine." I drug out, trying to get him to ease up a little. He'd been kicking himself about not having just said screw it and killing Edward along with any other Cullen that tried to avenge him. While he was right, I begrudgingly had to admit that it would look better if they were dealt with by trial and not because a vampire grabbed a human too roughly. While it was certainly a big deal to us, the many uninvolved vampires, especially those who were already uneasy about the Volturi wouldn't find it enough reason for killing off one of the 'most peaceful covens' as many believed them to be.

Instead, Demi was tracking them at all times, switching between each couple and Edward to make sure there were no more reoccurrences of what happened after my shift the other night.

He looked up at me and sighed, tucking some hair from in front of my face behind my ear before cupping my cheek.

"I know you're fine, but I still want to crush the rat" he said, huffing a little.

I sighed back at him, pushing off his chest, "well talking about my psycho ex certainly ruined the mood, I'm gonna grab a shower" I snatched a towel from one of the hooks near the bedroom door and strutted across the cabin with it secured around my body just in case any else popped by unannounced.

I'd only been in shower for a few seconds when his hands wrapped around my waist, gently turning me towards him. "Hey," he said softly, tilting my head up to look in his eyes, "you're right, I'm letting him ruin things. No more."

"I know, and I get it, but you can't change what's already happened" I raised my brow at him before leaning up and giving him a lingering kiss.

After showering we were getting dressed when Felix turned to me, "we have company" by the way his jaw clenched I knew it was Alec and that he was in a mood.

"Yoohoo" the vampire in question called out, "stop fucking like rabbits, we have murders to plan and the girls and Tristan have exams to study for."

I groaned, pushing open the bedroom door, noticing Demi was there too. "Ah, the singles brigade, thank you for the intrusion" I snarked, walking to the dining table with my book bag.

Felix guffawed behind me, causing them to turn their shocked expressions towards my mate.

"Dude, did you just?" Alec started, still shocked.

"Ya man, Felix laughed, like really laughed, not the usual 'I'm gonna enjoy breaking every bone in your body' chuckle" Demi replied.

I heard his tell tale growl, "not in our beautiful cabin you built me" I sang over my shoulder as I'd turned my chair to start reviewing notes before Tristan and Jane showed up.

"Nah, don't worry Lil B, we have actual business to discuss" Demi said, and the three of them filed out as Jane and Tristan arrived.

Alec didn't sneer at Tristan as much anymore, and he'd actually started addressing him by his name instead of 'Jane's mate'. For someone frozen physically he seemed to be changing mentally…at least I liked to think he was.

I texted Charlie to let him know I was cramming for finals with Jane, he responded by saying he was trying to break his record for fish caught in an outing so that Jake wouldn't go through his entire haul in one sitting.

We took a late lunch break when Tristan's stomach started growling. I made us some sandwiches and Jane wrinkled her nose at the smell, telling her mate he'd have to wash up before she went anywhere near his mouth again.

I grinned at their easy banter, glad someone as amazing as Jane had someone as open and caring at Tristan.

About an hour after lunch, the guys came back in, clothing slightly disheveled and some dirt and twigs clinging to them.

I took one look at my mate, noticing the subtle brightness in his eyes; he'd had fun. I idly wondered if they'd gotten any actual planning done as I looked down at his dirty clothes, wrinkling my nose, "you guys better change before you even think about sitting on the couch."

Alec frowned, "even if it's the—"

"Yes Al, even if it's the gross nasty Jane and Tristan couch" I huffed as his sister crossed her arms, nodding along.

My eyes hadn't left my mate during the encounter, instead paying attention to the way his body shifted and his lips quirked up into the smirk I didn't like. The 'I'm about to annoy my mate' smirk.

"Felix, don't you dare" I said, eyes narrowing.

His narrowed back at me, flicking between mine, trying to figure out just how serious I was. He took a step forwards. Then another. I heard Demi snicker and Jane muttered "your funeral" as my mate took yet another smooth, calculated stride in my direction.

"Sore!" I blurted out at he got too close for comfort, freezing as he pursed his lips, trying to assess whether or not I was bullshitting him.

His head canted to the side, making him look less…human. Suddenly, we were flying. I knew he'd taken me from the cabin, but I slammed my eyes shut to avoid the vertigo that usually came with travelling at vampire speed. I was hanging upside down over his broad shoulder, opening my eyes once I knew he'd stopped.

I looked around and saw we were in the forest, but completely isolated from anything else, surrounded by thick trees with no trails or gaps between the large spruces.

He slid me down the length of his body, until his face could press into my neck, careful not to push into where I was sore, ever the gentleman. I suppressed the urge to roll my eyes.

"You smell so good today, couldn't help myself, wanted a little more time alone" he muttered in to my neck.

"I know you're sore" he continued, running his lips along my neck, making my breathing turn into gasps, "but I bet I could make you feel good without touching your sweet, little pussy" he ground out.

My eyes popped open, and I clamped my mouth shut, hands grasping his shoulders. He'd said plenty of dirty things to me, but he'd never said anything like that before. I was surprised when my body reacted to his vulgar choice of words, finding I liked it. He gently laid me down in the grass at our feet, hovering over me with blazing eyes.

"Do you want that, Kitten? Want me to make you feel good?" he taunted, voice low and so tempting.

I found myself nodding before I could help it, unable to keep up with this sudden turn of events.

I heard him hum before his lips were on mine, tongue pushing past my lips to taste me, groaning when I whimpered, already wound up by his words and proximity. I knew I was well and truly fucked…even though I wasn't going to be fucked.

His hands slid up my shirt, fingers seeking and finding my breasts, massaging them before pinching and rolling my nipples, making my body jerk.

He chuckled, "always so responsive," his lips came down to my neck, using his lips, tongue, and even teeth on all my most sensitive spots.

"I can tell you're already close, amore mio, I can smell you" he teased again, one hand sliding down to squeeze along my upper thigh, close to where I wanted him most, despite my soreness. I still tried shifting my hips to try and relieve some of the building pressure, but was met with nothing, he'd put enough space between our lower bodies to stave off my attempts.

I moaned, feeling that same hand drift up my body until it wrapped around my hair, slowly pulling back my head to better expose my neck. I was teetering close to the edge now, and he knew it.

"Mmm such a lovely neck, so soft and delicious" he murmured, then he surprised my by biting down on my neck, hard. Not heard enough to draw blood, but enough that it set me off, making me gasp his name as my nails raked down his back, making him moan appreciatively.

I was panting as I came down, "I told you so" he muttered into my neck where he was running his tongue over the spot he'd bitten.

My Felix-fog cleared and I frowned, "that's going to leave a mark, isn't it?" I asked tentatively, knowing the answer already.

"Mmhm, sure is" he looked way too happy about that.

"Felix! Now I have to wear freaking turtleneck shirts so Charlie doesn't shit his pants" I whined.

"Could've said no" he pointed out, smirk peeking out because we both knew there was no way I'd say no.

I pouted, "that's not very…fair" I finished, eyes narrowing as his smirk widened to a grin.

"Not today, dimples! You know what? I'm telling Alec my nick name for you." I threatened, watching when for once, his eyes widened in trepidation.

"Oh come on, baby, that's way worse than turtle necks." He whined, completely out of character for my usually stoic mate.

I stood up, brushing off the dirt, "and what did I say about coming at me all muddy and twiggy!?" I countered; he was so in for it.

"But you liked it" he surmised, large hands reeling me back into his body, still covered in half ruined clothes.

I huffed, "take me back. You're still in trouble. I'll hold off on spilling to Al, for now" I threatened when he looked victorious.

He grinned anyways, "don't worry, I'll make it up to you" he claimed, long tongue poking out of his mouth, brows raising suggestively.

I smacked his chest, "let's go, you oaf."

With a low chuckle, he lifted me onto his back and took off back to the cabin, setting me down in the bathroom where we both stripped down and showered off quickly, no funny business this time with everyone right outside.

Jane cracked the door open and slipped some clothes into the bathroom as we toweled off. We joined them back in the living area, I Felix sat on the couch beside Demi and I slunk back onto his lap. Alec sat in a rocking chair, fingers tented as he looked between us. Jane and Tristan were on 'their' couch, looking like they were trying not to laugh.

My blush flared, knowing that they knew we'd been up to something, I turned and buried my head in Felix's side who just rumbled a little in response to the attention, clearly not shy when it comes to…activities.

"Any updates, Demi?" I asked, my question coming out a little muffled as I started pulling my head back from where it was smushed into my mate.

"Nah, the big one and his mate are in the UK, the doc and his mate are in Texas, and—oh shit." He muttered, looking to Felix.

"The other four…they're in Mexico" he said, giving Felix a meaningful look that had his back ramrod straight, shifting me forwards on his lap. Jane's fists balled up as she glared daggers at no one currently sitting in the room.

Felix, sighed, head falling back against the couch, "Doc's in Texas?" he hedged, looking at Alec who groaned.

"Aw man, why do they have to be so relentless? They're like damn cockroaches!" Alec exclaimed, lips pressed together in a grim line.

"Ummm, care to share with the humans in the room?" Tristan asked, and I nodded along, looking to my mate for an explanation.

Instead it was Demetri who spoke up, "Did Jasper ever talk to you about his past?" he asked, looking at me.

"No…" I trialed off, unsure of where this was heading.

"Well, he was turned during the Civil War, and was inducted into the vampire southern wars. He served under a vampire named Maria. She was ruthless, but ultimately wiped out all the other competitors in the south so we chose not to interfere as with only her coven in the area, they were able to keep their hunting under the radar. It also meant we had someone—though they aren't affiliated with the Volturi, so keep some semblance of order in that part of the world." He paused, waiting for us to nod our understanding before continuing.

"Anyways, Jasper's home is in Texas, along with some of the vampires who served in the vampire wars with him. All those who survived the wars are deadly fighters, and a good number are gifted in some way or another. Jasper's captain and his mate both have gifts; Peter can sense things, and Charlotte can manipulate desires. Not emotions like the major, she can only make people want things, which on its own can still be very difficult to fight against."

"My guess is that the Cullens have gone to Maria with promise of more power. I'm not sure if they'd come for you again or not, but we're going to have to be extra careful until we go back to Volterra. We've got almost a whole month left before we can go back which gives them plenty of time to attack" he said, eyes shifting to Felix's.

"Bella" my mate said cautiously, "if we think they're coming, we'll have to go. If we stay too long I can't guarantee we'll be able to take them all on, and they may also go after the wolves out of convenience." He explained, and I nodded.

"I get it, I just really hope they stay away, forever if possible" I smiled wryly.

"Honestly though, Bells, I hope you don't have any other ex boyfriends we need to worry about, because this one sure is something" Tristan sighed dramatically, trying not to wince when Jane jabbed him in the side.

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Thankfully, the first weekend that followed went off without a hitch; the Cullens hadn't made any movements which was neither good nor bad, Wednesday's dinner with the Blacks went well; Charlie finally had leftover fish for once. My shift yesterday went by reasonably fast, Demi even hung around for most of it, quizzing me with the flash cards Tristan and I had made during class.

It was Friday again, and the night Jane's 'family' was coming to hangout. Charlie was excited for my crockpot lasagna; he'd been raving about it since I'd made it a while back. I was nervous about the whole eating portion of the evening, but they all ensured me things would go smoothly.

I got home from school and tossed in the broken-up lasagna sheets, letting them absorb the sauce as it simmered away in the pot. Charlie pulled in an hour later, taking a deep breath and letting it out with a big smile, clapping his hands and rubbing them together, "can't wait for dinner Bells, smells even better than last time."

"They'll be here any second dad, I'm sure we can eat once they've settled in so you won't be waiting long." He nodded his approval, going upstairs to change out of his uniform.

I heard a knock on the door and practically skipped over to answer it, "why hello Jane and Jane's family, who I've only ever spoken to online. Oh, and Tristan."

Alec spoke up, "okay one, he can't hear you, and two, that was not smooth at all, B" he said, clearly unimpressed.

I huffed, "Oh, of course, Alec, I made plenty to eat so I'll be sure to give you a mighty portion" I said, loud enough my dad could hear as he started down the stairs.

"Ah, sounds like I'm not the only one with an appetite, right this way son—" my dad paused at the bottom of the stairs as Felix stepped into view.

I could tell he was trying not to look too intimidating, they all had coloured contacts in, and Felix was wearing a dark green pullover that actually complimented his contacts, and dark wash jeans with black boots. I suppressed a sigh as I looked him over, clearly enjoying his look.

I noticed Alec had gone for blue contacts like Jane, which made sense that the twins would have the same eye colour, and Demi had brown contacts in.

"Dad" I hissed, getting his attention, I leaned over and whispered, despite knowing everyone besides Tristan would hear, "don't stare."

He cleared his throat, "right, uhh, how about introductions before we eat. I'm Bella's dad, Charlie," he held his hand out, shaking all of their hands, only pausing a little before shaking hands with my mate.

"And Miss Jane, I believe we've met already, nice to see you again, you know you're welcome to hangout with Bells here anytime. Glad she's got some more…trustworthy people sticking by her now."

"Daaaad" I groaned, "let's eat before you say anything else."

His mustache twitched, clearly tempted to embarrass me further before thinking better of it and walking into the kitchen.

He doled out his own portion, and I did the rest, staying true to my word and scooping a heaping portion into Alec's bowl, smirking at his narrowed eyes.

We sat down at the table, Dad had dragged his recliner over to it, jumping at the opportunity to get to use it as an extra chair for our small table.

"So," since when did Charlie get so chatty "how's it that a family of Italians came to choose the dreary town of Forks for their exchange spot?" he asked.

Jane smiled, answering, "our parents are very overprotective, we had…friends in Seattle, they've since left the area, but they raved about their time here. We also grew up in a secluded area so we figured Forks would be a nice start, quiet and surrounded by nature."

Honestly Jane probably could've told him the truth, and I don't think Dad would've noticed. Between the lasagna and her charm, he had no chance at detecting any inconsistencies tonight.

Alec snorted at Jane's cover and I narrowed my eyes at him, "Hey, Alec, how are you liking the food?" I asked.

He looked back, unable to frown as Charlie now looked over as well, "yeah, Bells makes the best lasagna, err, soup, right?" he enthused, taking a generous bite of his own.

Alec nodded, then had no choice with all eyes on him but to take a bite, I watched his throat move as he swallowed it down, and bit my lip to contain my laughter. I knew it wasn't the nicest thing to do, but after all the sex jokes and comments, he certainly had it coming.

I have no idea where the rest of the food went, but eventually I heard a low groan and looked over in alarm to see Tristan nearly passing out in his chair, Jane wiping a small spot of sauce off the corner of his mouth.

"Tristan, you good, man?" Demi asked with a knowing smirk.

"Hmm? Yeah. Just tired, food coma. Bells this was so good." He smiled lazily.

"I agree with you there, my daughter sure knows how cook" Charlie beamed, patting his own full stomach.

I studied Tristan a little more, then looked at the plates around him, eyes widening. Surely he didn't—who am I kidding, of course he did. I pitied the guy a little, that was a lot of food. Good thing he was built like a fridge, otherwise I think he would've blown. I cringed, moving to pick up my plate.

"I got it" Felix murmured, hand coming down to rest over mine. I smiled softly as he gathered the dishes, bringing them to the kitchen and starting to fill the sink with soapy water.

Charlie hmphed, "good lad there, Jane, how do you know the big fella?" he asked, eyes scrutinizing the obvious differences between their sizes.

She smiled back, "well Alec here is my twin, Demetri is our cousin, and Felix is his older brother. Their side of the family grows them big" she giggled.

"Well, Bells, maybe you oughta find yourself someone like that young man there. Seems like a sturdy fellow." He nodded, basing his opinion solely off of the fact that my mate was washing dishes unprompted, and was the size of a mountain. While most fathers would hide their daughters from a man as big as Felix Volturi, it seemed my cop father saw him as the perfect shield in a dire situation.

I spluttered at his comment, nearly choking on my water, "Dad! So not the time to be pawning me off on older guys" I hissed, even though deep down I was elated by his oddly spoken approval of the man I love.

Charlie rolled his eyes, "just sayin Bells, it's clear the ones your age are no good, and you aren't into the younger ones" he hedged, thinking of Jake no doubt, "so maybe you should try fishing for a more mature catch."

I gaped at him, "did someone spill drugs into my father's food? Dad, did someone at the station drug you? Are you okay?" I asked, starting to believe something was seriously wrong with him.

He flapped his hands at my concern, "Oh hush, Bells, let your old man have a little fun. They're heading home to Italy anyways so there's no need to be so embarrassed. Anyways" he slapped his hands on his thighs, "the game's on, any takers?"

Demetri stood, nodding his head and Felix turned, giving my dad a thumbs up. Charlie just turned to me, grinning as if saying 'see he even likes baseball'. I was pretty sure my eyes were going to get stuck in my head from how many times I'd rolled them recently.

The three of them plopped down on the couch, Charlie found the right channel and they were lost to us, elbows on knees as they all hunched towards the screen and watched the action unfold.

Tristan groaned, "this has been great, Bells, but I think I need to go home and curl up and spend the weekend digesting this food." He grimaced as he stood before calling out his thanks and a goodbye to Charlie.

I looked at Jane, "he gonna be okay?" She nodded slowly, grimacing a little as she poked her head around the corner to watch him slowly make his way to his car.

"Did he eat everyone's…?" I trailed off, cringing.

She nodded, "yeah, he fasted all yesterday and today in preparation, except he didn't eat the extra stuff Alec had. He had to eat that himself, and I'll enjoy filming when it comes back up, for research purposes of course" she snickered, glancing over at her brother who was sneering at her.

It was getting late when the game ended, Jane and Alec had left half an hour ago, leaving me to read at the table while the guys finished watching the game.

When it ended, both vampires shook hands with my father, "well, boys, it's been a pleasure, and if you're ever in this neck of the woods when you come back to study, feel free to stop by," he cast me glance, "I know Bells would like that."

I frowned, "father, enough."

Felix grinned, "Thank you, Chief Swan, I'll keep that in mind." He winked at me, on front of Charlie. The bold fucker. Then he turned and followed Demi out.

As the door clicked shut behind them Charlie turned to me, whistling casually, "Well, Bells, looks like your old man's still got it" he stated and I wrinkled my nose.

"What's it, dad?"

"I was Billy's wingman when he won over Sarah. Tonight, it looks like I may have been yours, too kiddo." I chucked my book at him.

He laughed, dodging it before heading upstairs, "night Bells!"

I followed him up, getting ready for bed then sulking my way to my room, "don't wanna hear it" I muttered after closing the door, knowing he was smirking at me already, having heard everything.

"Charlie approves" he murmured, and I looked up, catching the light in his eyes, making me feel all gooey inside.

I crawled up into bed, kissing his lips then chest over his left peck. "I'd say more like he tried to pawn off his only daughter onto who he thought was the most intimidating man he'd every seen. But yeah, Charlie does approve of my big Italian noodle."

I grinned widely at his glare. He shifted me off of him, moving to the couch in a flash.

I pouted, "but you tease me all the time" I whined.

He looked back, gaze darkening, "and you, Trouble, tease me right back."

I tried to look innocent, but it was a hard thing to do when I'd just shimmied out of my underwear, dangling them on one finger in plain view.

He was back in the bed before they hit the floor, hands already running under my shirt over my heated skin. Without being plastered up against his body, the heated blanket was too much for me at this time of year.

"Quiet?" he asked, fingers skating down my body towards where I was no longer sore. I bit my lip, nodding.

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The following two weeks were a flurry of studying and taking our exams as June snuck up on us. I felt like I barely saw Felix; I spent more time with Charlie in the evenings, wanting to savour this time we had left living under one roof and seeing each other in person. I kept up my schedule at Newton's though this week would sadly be my last. We had one week left of school, followed by prom and then graduation. Felix had already set up our departure so that I could stop over in Florida to see Rene before heading to Volterra. I'd broken the news of my European internship to both my parents, Rene had squealed in delight that her baby girl was going abroad, and Charlie grinned knowingly, asking if a certain large Italian had anything to do with my choice in location. I didn't bother answering.

Tristan and Jane would be going straight to Volterra, Demetri and Alec would be with Felix and I to Florida, just in case the Cullens tried anything.

So far, the veggie vamps had stayed away, which was starting to put my mate on edge. I could see it in the way his eyes were always scanning our surroundings, and feel a slight urgency to his touches at times when were together, like he couldn't fathom losing me. He wouldn't. I had faith that we'd make it to Volterra, but I didn't know what would happen once we arrived.

I decided we needed a little time to relax, a night to unwind. It was Saturday, and all my tougher finals were over with. I'd messaged a few friends, asking if they wanted to meet up and have a bush party. Forks was known for throwing impromptu gatherings in the woods, the town was small enough that it was easy to pick a spot where everyone was able to meet up. Charlie approved a sleepover with Jane, asking if her cousin would be video chatting with her tonight. I told him to knock it off, still smiling a little on the inside over his weirdly given approval.

I sent out a text to Lauren, knowing she'd take care of the rest with her never ending address book. When I told the Jane and the guys, they all cringed. Felix actually laughed, no doubt finding the idea of going to a party ridiculous after what happened last time until I said "and you, chuckles, will be joining us" he froze at that, eyes narrowed.

"Pleeeeease. It's my last chance to be a reckless human" I pouted.

"Bella—" he had the 'absolutely not' tone coming.

"I'll do that thing you like tonight" I blurted, making Tristan, Jane, and Demetri cringe.

"Aw, Lil B, come on, I don't wanna know what the boss likes" he whined. I shrugged, turning back to my mate.

His lips were pressed together, clearly weighing his options. "Deal" he murmured, giving Demi a shove with his gift when the other vampire snorted.

"Then it's settled, let's go party!"

I'd texted Heidi that morning and she had stuff expressed delivered for all of us, the guys were surprisingly happy to accept the new outfits, I guessed that Heidi's fashion sense really did cater to personal preference unlike certain manipulative pixies.

I tugged on the tight dark blue long-sleeved top with a square neckline and buttoned up the jean skirt I'd been sent, sliding my feet skeptically into the black wedges, grinning when they were actually easy to walk in.

"Could stay in…" Felix offered, eyes running over me, lingering on my exposed legs. I'd gone for a wax this morning, and this time he knew. He'd been tossing me heated looks all afternoon while I tried to study a little bit in case I was hungover tomorrow.

"Nope" I popped the p, "you can get some later" I amended, giving him a kiss on the cheek before heading out to where the others were waiting.

Tristan and I were the only ones who could drink, and Felix actually growled and Alec when he came in with a giant bottle of vodka, innocently saying not to worry because it was top quality. Felix eased up some when I told him he had my permission to monitor the amount I consumed…to a reasonable extent.

We took my truck to the party, Jane sat on Tristan's lap in the cab with Felix and I, all squished together while Demi and Alec sulked in the truck bed.

As we got closer we could see lights and hear music coming from the spot Lauren had sent me. We parked and climbed out of the truck, all the vampires put in their contacts and then we all walked down to join the very human send off party.

This would be my first social outing with more than just Angela, Jane, Lauren, or Jess since the party that got crashed. Yet I felt confident as I showed up with my mountain of a man looming over me. Most of my classmates looked apprehensive of the guys, especially mine. But when Lauren did a double take and went "OMG the Italian noodle! Bella, you've been holding out on me!" I knew I would have to do a lot of grovelling.

Alec's eyes lit up, and Demi pursed his lips to contain his laughter. Jane stuffed her face in Tristan's shirt, and he looked more alarmed than amused, clearly unsure whether or not Felix would drain Lauren right then and there.

"Shit" I muttered.

"I love your friends, B," Alec hollered, shooting Lauren a wink that actually made the girl blush.

I grabbed his arm, "Don't you dare ruin this night for me, or hell will rain down on you when I'm changed" I threatened lowly. He just rolled his eyes, strolling towards where some slightly intoxicated teenagers were dancing around.

"Whatever, fun ruiner. I'll have my moment, just you wait" he threatened back.

I turned, pouting up at my mate, "can we forget all that, just for tonight? Just focus on how much I looooove you?" I questioned hopefully.

He grunted, eyes still glinting dangerously. Despite their emerald hue, he was still able to give a chilling glare that was currently shifting between Alec and Lauren, unsure which one he wanted to fantasize about killing more.

I tugged on his hand, "come on, I wanna get my party on."

I joined Tristan at the makeshift drink table, mixing together some juice and pop with the vodka Alec had bought before Dem grabbed our supplies, stashing them away to 'avoid anymore surprise druggings'.

I was on my second drink when Jess, Angela, and Lauren had pulled me off to the side.

"Come on Swan, spill!" Lauren gushed, eyes looking over at my mate who was talking with Demetri, both holding cups that I knew were just juice to fit in. Every once in a while one of them would tip their cup, pretending to take a swig.

I looked back at my human friends. "He's Jane's cousin, he visited a while back and came back for graduation. We sort of…hit it off I guess? I got into an internship program in Italy so hopefully we can see where things go…" I trailed off, smiling over at him when our eyes locked for a moment. He tilted his cup at me in return before turning his head back towards Demetri.

"Wait" Lauren gasped, "is he the one you wanted advice for!? Bella Swan!" she explained, and I clapped a hand over her mouth, eyes wide.

Jess's eyes widened too, no doubt having picked up on the kind of advice a girl would want from Lauren.

Lauren grasped my arms now pulling my hand down, "and the wax!?" she accused.

I was blushing like a tomato now but nodded anyways. "Oh, em, gee. How was it? Jesus, Bella could you even walk?" Tipsy Lauren still lacked a filter and was even louder. I knew regardless of her volume, he'd hear anyways.

I pursed my lips, casting a sly glance at the man in question before answering, "barely", raising my eyebrows for emphasis. Lauren started fanning herself, Jess looked jealous and Angela was blushing almost as hard as me, having also caught onto what we were talking about.

I downed my drink, starting to feel a buzzed, heading over to Demetri and Felix to get another. Felix gave a quick assessment before grunting "one more". The drinks were pretty big, and seeing as I rarely ever drank, I was definitely a light weight.

I thanked Demi and took a sip of the cup he handed me before rejoining my peers. By now most of the people in attendance were drunk, and the dance floor had grown. A few people had arrived from schools in small towns nearby, but otherwise everyone there was a welcome addition, no frat boys in sight.

Whoever made the playlist switched it over to Rihanna's Pour it Up, a more…sensual song choice. Lauren passed by, "Ouuu I love Riri! Hey Jane, I'm gonna go grind up on your brother! Oh, girls, one last little piece of advice before we part ways," she leaned in and whispered in my ear, "guys go wild watching girls dance together" I knew Jane had heard her, but over the music and loud conversations I wasn't so sure the others had.

I grinned at Jane, impulses now completely driven by alcohol as I grabbed her hand, pulling her along with me into the crowd. Tristan seemed to be more on the just buzzed side, and was standing with Demetri and Felix now, probably talking about sports. Barf.

I spun around to face my sister who was looking downright disgusted. I looked over and sure enough, Lauren had her ass planted against Alec who didn't seem at all bothered with his hands resting just above her hips. Gross.

I turned us a little so neither of us had them in their line of sight. This way we could also see our guys standing off to the side, glancing over occasionally.

I made the first move, and Jane followed along, looking around at the other girls and picking up on their movements. Thanks to her vampire skills, she was a pro by the second chorus, and she stepped into me, letting me take the lead by closing the gap between us and moving my body sensually with hers, smiling at each other knowingly.

She flickered her eyes towards the guys, "look" she murmured.

I glanced over to see Tristan frozen, eyes wide, one hand clapped over Demetri's eyes. Felix's cup had wilted in his grip, eyes dark as they travelled along my body.

I turned back to Jane and smirked, "you know, kissing a girl is a classic human experience I think neither of us should miss out on" I hinted, feeling a little devious.

"I agree," she said before gently pressing her lips to mine. I pressed back, hand sliding to her waist as we continued rocking to the music.

Kissing Jane was…fine. It wasn't bad but wasn't something I'd see myself wanting to do, not when I had a mountain of man—

My thoughts cut off as I was thrown over a familiar shoulder. I squealed in delight and could feel one large hand resting just under my ass to keep from flashing anyone as he carried me away from the party. I looked up and could make out the girls' faces, "have a good night everyone, I know I will!" I yelled and the bunch of them hooted and cheered as we disappeared into the woods.

My back was suddenly up against a tree, though he was gentle enough that I didn't feel any bark digging into my back.

His lips were at my neck, tongue tasting the skin, making me moan. "Temptress" he hissed, grinding into me, making me squirm and scratch at his back.

One hand snuck up under my skirt, ripping away my underwear.

His contacts must have dissolved because now I was looking into his dark red gaze, clouded over with a hunger I'd become familiar with. I liked that look, that look always promised the best kind of pleasure, the kind where it was just a little too much but also just what I needed.

I whimpered, pulling him closer, "Felix, please" I panted, not wanting to wait.

His fingers ghosted up my leg and he leaned in to kiss me, thrusting his tongue into my mouth at the same time as his fingers thrust into me. I let out a squeak, a rush of wetness coating his fingers, making him groan. "Fuck, do I love this pussy" he muttered darkly. Fingers pressing deeper into me.

He'd learned from a weeks ago that his dirty talk really got me going despite the fact that I blushed every time. Now he used that knowledge to his advantage whenever the mood struck.

I whined, throwing my head back, "more" I begged.

"Soon" he chuckled, "grab that branch" he muttered before he raised me up and settled my thighs over his shoulders. I flailed for a second before my hazy eyesight locked onto the branch sticking out in front of me. I grasped it like a lifeline, knowing that I wouldn't have any control over my body in a few seconds, tipsy or not.

Apparently done teasing for now, he wasted no time diving in, lapping at me and making circuits with his tongue that hit all the right spots. I couldn't help myself, rocking against his face as my orgasm approached. He moaned in approval, locking my legs behind his head as I threw my head back, shouting out random curse words as I peaked.

"One" he murmured.

I clutched at the branch again as he hummed, dipping his tongue back in, this time joining it with his fingers, circling and pressing in different rhythms that had me gasping and spluttering. It was when he flattened his tongue against my clit, growling as he pressed into it that I lost it again. As I was coming down, I heard his low chuckle as he said "two".

"Sex now?" I asked, upper half just about draped over the branch.

"Hmm" he paused, fingers still circling in a motion that had my hips gyrating again.

He slid my body down his, ripping off his shirt and using it to wipe his face, which made me blush bright red. He just grinned back, tongue running over his bottom lip, still tasting me there. I shuddered, reaching for him, tasting myself and his own unique flavour on his tongue. "Bed, please baby, need you" I moaned, already trying to dig my toes under his waistband to push off his remaining clothes.

In a flash, he had us undressed in our room in the cabin and his body was pressing our naked bodies together, "tell me what you need, and I'll give it to you, I promise".

We'd played this game before, he loved getting me to say dirty things, and even though the pack had desensitized me to most words, speaking them was entirely different from hearing someone else say them.

But thanks to the alcohol, I didn't hesitate, locking eyes with my mate, "I want you to fuck me with your cock. Now." I demanded, arching beneath him so I could feel him brush against me.

"That's my girl" he muttered, before sliding home in one long stroke.

"Felix!" I moaned, raising my hips up to meet his as he started thrusting into me. He was hitting all the right places, and I swore I'd never get enough of this feeling.

"That's it, baby, god you feel so good" I clutched at him, groaning when he lifted my hips up off the mattress. "Hang on" he chuckled before he sped up, nearly taking my breath away as an orgasm ripped through me.

"Three" he sounded smug, but I was too lost to the sensations he was causing to care.

I moaned some more and writhed as he tilted my hips again, hitting that spot deep inside me that made me wail.

"Oh fuck I—I'm" I tried to thrash, to move away from the overwhelming feelings, but he had me in an iron grip.

"Yeah, just like that" he responded, no doubt feeling the beginnings of yet another orgasm coming.

I shook as I came, hearing him curse as he went along with me, filling me before he stilled, grinding slowly as we both came down, his movements causing aftershocks to spasm along my body.

I moaned when he finally pulled out, curling into his chest when he rolled to the side of me.

As we laid there, listening to my racing heart, my booze rattled mind voiced a question I'd had rolling around in my head for a while.

"Felix?"

I felt him vibrate when he hummed in response.

"I umm, do vampires ever, umm"

"Ever?" he prompted, leaning back, a smirk pulling at his lips as he watched me fumble my words.

"Do they ever bite humans in a non murder way? Like for…pleasure?"

He froze, "…"

"What? Do I smell bad? Not tasty enough?"

"Oh Kitten, you're delicious, but—why would you want me to do it?" he rolled our bodies as he turned the tables on me, now staring down into my eyes intently.

He wasn't exactly saying no or denying it, "I mean, it would be like marking me as yours, right?" I asked, eyes drifting to the scar on my arm briefly, wishing it had been a different set of teeth and circumstances to have put it there.

His gaze got very intense, "yes, it would be."

"But it would hurt…" I mumbled, remembering the searing pain as James sunk his teeth into me.

Felix shook his head, one hand coming down to grasp my leg and pull it up over his hip, "not if I make you feel really good first" he leered at me.

Well he'd proven time and time again that wasn't an issue, so did that mean… "so you'll do it?" I asked, trying not to feel too stung by his rejection as he shook his head.

"Not no, just not tonight, minx. Gotta be prepared. While I would really enjoy marking you, I want to hunt first." He clarified.

"Oh" I said, "where would you do it?"

"Hmm" he rumbled, eyes running over my naked body, "depends" he pondered, "see I could go the possessive route and maybe bite here" he dipped down to suck gently over where his mark on my neck had been. "Or" he continued, "I could do it somewhere more intimate like" he drifted down my body, stopping by the apex of my thighs, "here" he murmured, lips pressing in into my upper thigh, so close to where I usually felt him.

"Oh" I said again, except this time it was breathy, "maybe both?" I asked, wanting to feel him everywhere. He raised his head, "that's my girl" he growled, crawling back up my body and crashing his lips to mine.

After a few minutes our kisses slowed, and he pulled my body onto his, heating blanket coming up around my shoulders.

"Felix" I mumbled, a memory coming back.

"Yes?"

"I didn't get to do that thing you like…" I trailed off, fighting off sleep.

"Hmm, you did plenty of other things I really liked, we can save that for another night."

"Ok. And Felix?"

"Yes Gattino?"

"I'm sorry that Alec knows about the nickname…and everyone else. You're still the biggest baddest vampire in town." I assured him.

He sighed, but I could detect humor in his tone, "He's a dead man walking if he tries using it. Now go to sleep." He muttered, clearly amused by my ramblings.

"Love you" I said, hearing his low rumbling purr pulled me under.

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