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Last time

"Luckily the windows in this place are all open so her scent is gone now…if I let you up will you behave?" He asked and I felt his lips tug up at the corners against my neck. I nodded, not trusting myself to taste the air yet. In one fluid movement he had us both standing and his arms wrapped around me. "Alright, let's get you outta here so you can hunt. You'll feel a bit better after that and then you can meet everyone again. Where do you want to go, Darlin'?" I knew what he was asking, even though we discussed it one time before. Forest or town…After smelling…well I couldn't remember her name…Gina…Georgia…I don't know. But after smelling her I knew what my answer was.

"Town." I semi hissed out. He nodded and took my hand.

"Hold your breath, Sweets and don't take one till I tell ya to. Ok?" I took a deep breath, nodded, and then we were running through the castle.

Jasper POV

From the moment my little Mate woke up it has been interesting….to say the least. I expected…well I'm not really sure what I expected. She's never been like anyone I've ever known so I knew she'd be different from other newborns. She is confused as hell and can't keep her focus on anything for long but that's normal. Her reaction to Gianna was also normal and her reaction to me was as well; I can't say I minded that part one bit though. Then that fucker had to come bargin' in here and she almost ripped him a new one…I probably would have let her if I thought she wouldn't regret it later. Right now she's runnin' on instinct and isn't thinking rationally so I caught her before she could do anything to him. Damn though…havin' her all squirming against me about did me in. I loved her scent when she was human but it was nothing compared to what it is now…and the smell of her arousal…god I want her. Her scent had changed; it was more of a warm yet sweet combination…like raspberries and vanilla with a little of my scent mixed in. It was heaven.

I need to get her to town safely so she can feed; I know that she'll feel more like herself after she's hunted. At least she's listenin' to me now. I hated that I had to put her down like that and use her instincts against her but it was that or remove her legs… I couldn't and wouldn't ever do something like that to my Mate. I had a tight grip on her hand as we ran just in case she decided to breathe and caught the scents of all the humans around here. She was doing so well considering how much had happened and how confused she is since she woke up. I remember how out of control and frustrated I was when I woke up as a Vampire…add feeling everyone's emotions and not being able to control projecting to the mix… needless to say, it wasn't a fun time for anyone near me. Maria lost 20 Vampires that day. That thought made me smile slightly; I remember that day vividly which is unusual since at the time everything was so scattered and confusing. I took out almost all of her guard, a couple newborns that got too close, and a few of her older gifted Vampires as well. To say she was pissed would be an understatement, within hours of waking up I had my first "punishment" but I'd do it all again if I had to. Everything has brought me to this moment, to my Mate.

I looked over at her and felt horrible that she couldn't enjoy her first run properly, letting your senses take in the sights and smells for the first time is amazing. I wished it was just her and I and she didn't have to worry about the others freaking her out but I knew from experience that the scents of the others would make her feel threatened and she'd run….or fight. We were just lucky that she's been so distracted that she didn't notice Peter take away that dumbass earlier. I know she loves him but I also know that his scars will make her…uneasy. I felt what she did when she first saw me, of course after her initial shock and fear she felt a shit ton of lust but I am her Mate and she has no reason to fear me, another vampire is a whole other story.

"Almost there darlin'. After we hunt I'll take you for a proper run through the woods if we have time, its exhilaratin'." I smiled at her. She gave me a short nod and focused her eyes ahead of us. I could feel the strain it was having on her to not breathe and to not run from me. Mate or not sometimes those newborn instincts get ya good. "We are almost there, Sweets. I need you to keep holdin' your breath till I find something suitable for your first meal ok?" Again she nodded but I felt her thirst flare to life and heard her small whimper. That sound made my dead heart ache and I pushed us to go a little faster.

I let my senses expand out in front of us as well as my 'gift' and started scannin' the area. I took her to the edge of town hoping it wouldn't be too long. We were in a small dark alleyway and Bella had her head resting against one of the stone walls, her hands clenched into fists, and trying her hardest to fight her instincts. I felt them long before I heard or smelled them and I turned to my Bella. I reached out and gently touched the side of her face, to gain her attention.

"Darlin', just a couple more minutes ok? There's a group of 3 men comin' this way." She was about to open her mouth but I quickly put my hand over her lips. I could smell humans all over the place and if she took a breath now I knew I'd have to chase her down. "Shhh. Don't worry, Sweets. We'll get you feeling better in no time. They aren't nice people so don't worry about that." I could see the question in her eyes so I continued. "I can feel it. I can feel the darkness in them. They are far from innocent, darlin'." She nodded her head and then cocked it to the side, hearing their approach. They were laughing loudly and talking about their latest "acquisition". I felt Bella stiffen next to me as their talk turned to how fun it was "breaking her in". A low growl was comin' from her chest and her muscles tensed.

I started edging us toward the mouth of the alley so we could grab them but it seemed my Mate had other plans. She straightened and walked slightly out of the alleyway, just enough for them to see her and when they did…I could barely contain my growl at the emotions runnin' through them. She is MINE! She still wasn't breathing and was stiff but they didn't seem to notice that. She turned, flipping her hair over her shoulder, and swung her hips as she walked. They started to follow her into the alley so I hid in the shadows and spoke at our normal speed.

"Darlin', once they are far enough in you can take a breath. Just do what feels natural to you, let your instincts guide you." She nodded quickly as she passed me but I could tell she was having a hard time containing herself; her willpower was truly amazing.

I watched, mesmerized, as she took a deep breath; her entire body tensing as she lowered into a crouch. The low growl comin' from her chest was doing wicked things to me and it took everything in me to stay where I was. Only the thought that she needed to feed was keeping me in my place. She struck quickly and precisely, I heard the bones crack in the first man's neck that she grabbed; not used to her strength yet. It was too dark for the other two to see what happened to their friend but when they heard his pain filled scream they tried running. I was right there to grab them for her though; I sent them both enough lethargy to knock them out while she finished the first one. She spun around when she finished draining the first man and grabbed the second from me, finishing him quickly. She dropped him to the ground on top of the first one and turned to me.

She was a beautiful sight. If I were human she would have looked like something out of a nightmare probably but as it was she looked like an angel; a really bloody, vicious, angel but an angel no less. I couldn't help the rumble that was making its way out of me at the sight of her slowly stalking me. Blood dripped down her neck and the front of her shirt and I had the urge to go to her and lick it off. My thoughts were interrupted by a whimpering sound comin' from the ground and I looked down at the last man. He was starin' at my Mate, wave after wave of terror flowing off of him. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath relishing in his fear. I know I'm a monster; it's not news to me. I was bred for destroyin' things and while I am not that man anymore, it's so deeply ingrained into me that I can't help but liking the fear I, and now my Mate, cause in people sometimes. She reached down and pulled the last man up by his wrist and I winced slightly when I heard it crack and felt the pain ripple through him. I was good at blocking emotions from affecting me now but that was only if I was prepared for it.

"Major," She purred and I growled lowly in response. I don't know if she was aware of it but she was making things hard for me and I was so damn close to claiming her right against that wall behind her. "I'm feeling all sloshy… would you like to share this one with me?" I was shocked that she would suggest it because normal newborns wouldn't have but I should have known because she isn't a normal newborn in all aspects. I still didn't want to take any chances though.

"Darlin'…are you sure? Your instincts should be yellin' at you to protect your kill… not share it." I told her as she came closer.

"They are but there are more important ones that I'm listening to. You are my Mate and I know that you haven't hunted since before I was turned. Let me take care of you, Cowboy. I need to." I nodded and together we finished off the last man. I hadn't realized it but I was a little bit thirstier than I thought. Our eyes locked as we bit into his neck simultaneously and something inside me snapped.

It was the most erotic moment of my life. I can't even explain why exactly, just that it hit me at a primal level. We dropped him to the ground at the same time and if I were anyone else the lust that hit me would have sent me to my knees. Before she could blink I had Bella up against the wall, my lips against hers, and her legs wrapped around my waist. She growled in satisfaction when I ground myself against her, the sound going straight to my cock, making me harden even more. My hands slid from her ass to her chest where I palmed and teased until I felt her nipples harden from my touch. Claim her! Claim our Mate!

I was tryin' my hardest to get control back; we needed to stop, not because I didn't want to take her right here but because we needed to get rid of the bodies. I really was tryin' but as soon as she raked her nails down my back, tearing my shirt away in the process, I forgot about stopping. I growled deep within my chest and her answering growl had me pushing her back into the wall harder. My hands were everywhere, as were hers. I ripped her shirt from her body while her hands were playing with the waistband of my jeans; a low purring noise was coming from her mouth. I pulled my lips away from hers and trailed them down her neck, stopping to pay thorough attention to the juncture between her neck and shoulder. There. That is where we will claim her as ours. My more primal side purred. I was in total agreement.

There was only one thing that could get me to stop now and that was an instinct stronger than the one to claim, it was the one that said to protect. I spun around and crouched in front of Bella; she was trying to figure out what was going on but I felt when she heard it. She was struggling, trying to figure out whether to run or stay. Her body slid down into a crouch behind me and she rested her left hand on my bicep. The wind shifted and I smelled him. I was relieved and pissed off all at the same time. I straightened up but Bella remained crouched and growling. She didn't recognize him since she hasn't met him with her new senses yet. I would have turned and explained but the fucker deserved whatever her reaction is. He should know better and I will be givin' him a thorough reminder later. He was just standin' in the shadows watchin' us like a fuckin' creeper.

The moment she saw his outline I felt her tense and her growling got louder. She was prepared to attack or run. I just hope she chose the former of the two. Catching her wouldn't be a problem…catching her before she smelled humans…well that was a whole other thing. He took another step forward and she lunged around me to get to him. I chuckled and leaned back against the wall to watch the show.

Bella POV

Attack! Get away! Attack…get away….my mind was in a frenzy. As soon as I saw him I froze. I felt like I should know him but the only thing I saw were the scars. They were screaming at me, telling me that he was dangerous and would hurt me if I didn't hurt him first. Bite, kill, maim, run away. Everything was fine until 28 seconds ago…more than fine actually. I had my Mate half naked and pressed against me and my mind was slightly calmer, I still couldn't focus on anything for too long and was having a hard time sorting my thoughts but after I fed and had him distracting me from my "new" self…yeah that was good…very good. I lunged. No thought other than protecting myself on the forefront of my mind. I saw Jasper move to the side to stand against the wall out of the corner of my eye. I figured he knew this Vampire but that knowledge it did nothing for my instincts.

I caught him by surprise and knocked him to the ground, his arms going over his face to protect it, and my nails racked down them. I felt two arms wrap around my waist from behind and I hissed. I was thrashing and snarling until I felt Jasper start to nuzzle my neck and purr softly; the fight suddenly drained from me. I sighed and turned slightly so my face was in his neck, taking deep breaths of his amazing scent. These fucking mood swings are going to kill me.

"Mind tellin' me what you're doing here, Captain? You should know better than to try sneakin' up on two Vampires…especially when one of said Vampires is a newborn. Have ya been outta the game so long that ya forgot Newborn 101? Do we need to have a refresher course?" oh yeah. He's pissed….wait…did he say…Captain? Who is that…I should know this. Captain, Captain, Captain… I was trying hard to figure it out but it wasn't coming to me. I was becoming frustrated and pissed, fast. Jaspers right hand started running up and down my back softly and it helped…kind of.

"Darlin', what's wrong? You want me to help?" I nodded and felt calm settle over me. It helped a little. I sighed but didn't relax fully and turned my head back so I could keep an eye on the Male watching us.

"I can't figure out who that is. I know I shouldknow him but I can't think around everything to focus enough…I haven't even seen his face… He scared me…the scars… and I wanted to hurt him…kill him… run away. Why can't I remember him? Jas….I'm so confused!" I rushed out quietly.

"I know you are Sweets, but it'll get easier. I promise. You know that stupid fucker…Pete stop hidin' in the shadows so she can see you." He called over my shoulder. " Darlin', this is perfectly normal and with time you'll be able to think around everything goin' on. It won't be so overwhelmin' or new forever. Don't worry about your memory…it'll come back to you as you go. Your mind is just so overwhelmed with new sights, sounds, and scents. As for the scars…that's a normal reaction to them. Now why don't you take a look at Pete, he's dyin' of anticipation over there." I took a deep breath of his scent and nodded.

I started at his feet and moved up the rest of his body; I stiffened as soon as I saw his scars again and Jasper grabbed my upper arms to keep me in place. When I got to his face I wanted to hug him, he looked so sad; my instincts wouldn't let me move from Jasper though. It was a weird feeling…wanting to hug someone and simultaneously attack them. He held his hands up in front of himself, showing that he wasn't going to attack and I relaxed slightly. I caught sight of the healing scratches down his arms and smiled inwardly, knowing I did that to him.

"Hey there, little bit. I'm sorry I scared you. Sometimes I act without thinkin' 'bout how it could turn out." He sighed sadly. As soon as he called me 'little bit' I remembered who he was. The memories just came rushing to the surface and I felt horrible.

"Peter? I-I'm sorry…I didn't mean to…I mean…If I had remembered…"I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. It was really hard to not attack him again and apologize for something I had no control over…Fuck. I had no control…he knew I'm a newborn yet he still came running at us… Now I was pissed. I heard Jasper chuckle and turned slightly to glare at him. "I am so happy this amuses you, Jasper." I snapped but he just smiled wider. "Peter I take back my 'sorry'…I'm a fucking newborn and you still rushed over here! I know Jasper taught you better than that! If I had been any other newborn…God use your brain sometimes!" I yelled at him. "And shut your damn mouth or you're gonna catch flies." I hissed.

"Well I see she has the normal newborn mood swings." Peter grumbled and rubbed the back of his neck. Jasper chuckled and pulled me into his arms. I turned slightly and glared at him again. "As much as I hate to break this up, many people are anxious for y'all to get back."

"Sorry, Darlin' I can't help it. You ready? Do you need more?" I shook my head and watched as Jasper and Peter quickly took care of the bodies. As much as I didn't want to feel this way, I was still feeling extremely weary of Peter and was worried about my reaction to everyone else I was going to meet…again. I felt Jasper's arm wrap around my waist and him settle his chin on the top of my head.

"It'll be alright, Sweets. We will only introduce you to a few people at a time. We all know how overwhelmin' everything can be when you first wake up. I'll be right beside you ok? You and me, remember?" I nodded and sighed.

"Little bit?" I heard Peter call from behind us and I whipped around to look at him. He was holding something in his hand towards me. I must have looked confused because he explained. "It's a shirt…one of Jaspers. I knew I'd need ta bring it…just didn't realize I'd need two." I then remembered Jasper ripping my shirt off and the way his lips felt against my skin…ahem! A throat cleared and I remembered where I was. I felt more than heard Jasper chuckling behind me. "Ok then…I'll just toss this to ya so we can be on our marry way….I love ya, little bit but I do not need to smell that." Peter said and tossed me the shirt while Jasper growled at him.

A small part of me was embarrassed that he smelled my arousal but I was too busy trying to put on the damn shirt without ripping it to let it be at the forefront of my mind. Giving up I turned to Jasper and held the shirt out to him. There were quite a few rips in it but for the most part it was intact and covered all the important parts. I did a once over of Jasper and was suddenly thinking about the wall again…and then I remembered there would be females back at the castle and a growl erupted out of my throat.

"What's got you growlin', Darlin'?" He asked as he pulled me back into his arms.

"You're mine!" I hissed.

"Yes…I am and you're mine. You gonna tell me what's wrong?" He asked calmly.

"Females…no shirt…you're mine!" He chuckled…fucking chuckled.

"Now don't gettin' all pissed. I can't help my reaction to things. I'm not laughin' at you because I think you're bein' silly, I'm laughin' because that's the exact way I feel about you and other Males, Sweets. It's normal. I am yours, Darlin'. Nothing will change that. If it makes you feel better as soon as we get back we'll go to our room and I'll grab a shirt, ok?"

"Fine. Let's go. Don't want any humans catching sight of you…I may eat them if they look…" I grumbled and heard Peter and Jasper laugh as I made my way out of the alley. I held my breath and waited for them to catch up considering I had no clue where we were.

End of chapter! Hope you all enjoyed, its kind of a filler chapter but up next is the second meeting of the Volturi... should be interesting! Leave some love if you feel like it! I always love to hear what you all think…good or bad!