Elemental Goddess
by: Wizardtho
Chapter 71: Aphrodisiac Effects and the Catalyst
BPOV
We all made it to the base of the mountain before Jake whined. Edward said, "Jake wants to know if there's anything special you want him to hunt for. He says he likes larger prey, and with his growth spurt, he'll need more."
I closed my eyes as I let my senses range out. I could taste the energy signatures once I let my senses take over, then I hummed in pleasure, "Mmm. That one looks good. Jake, there's a really big bear straight up the mountain, about 400 feet to our right. The energy signature is making my mouth water. Do you want me to shadow you?"
My eyes opened, his tongue lolled out, and he gave me a wolfy grin. Edward said as he laughed, "Yes, shadow him closely. The rest of us can stay about 100 ft back if we want to watch."
I smiled, looking to Jasper and Peter. Their eyes widened as they moaned. I looked at them questioningly, so Edward looked, "Oh, shit. Sweetheart, your eyes are blacker than coals, and it's sexy as hell."
I giggled, "It's the energy signature of that bear. It's really calling to me. Come on, Jake. Go."
He dashed off, but I was right on his tail. We wove through the trees heading up the mountain, then soon we were slowing to a stop. I could hear water, then I saw the bear in the stream. He was trying to catch fish. The energy pouring off him made me choke back a growl.
I panted silently as I looked to Jake with a nod, "I'll stay while you take him down... just be prepared that as soon as he is, I'm coming in. I don't know how long I can hold off, so hurry."
Jake nodded. Before the bear even realised what happened, Jake had him by the throat, wrenching him toward the ground at the edge of the lake.
As soon as the bear's body hit the ground, my instinct took over. I growled as I lunged forward. Jake backed off a few feet, but stayed close. I could see the blood on the bear's fur as I dug my fingers in, pulling the energy into me. I moaned loudly as I drew it in, loving the feeling of the energy filling me.
My eyes snapped to my mates as they watched me, but I moaned again as the last of the energy drained from the bear. I unlatched my fingers, then noticed the blood on my hands from where I had dug them in. I whimpered, because I still wasn't full. I needed more.
I let Jake back in, then walked to the Denalis with still black eyes. "I need more. What do you wish to hunt? I will locate them for you. Please bring them here, as I will not leave Jake right now."
They all nodded, then Tanya said, "Elk for Kate and me."
Eleazar said softly as soon as Tanya finished speaking, "Mountain lion for Carmen and myself."
I nodded as I closed my eyes, letting my senses take over. I whispered as I sensed them, "Six elk, a mile up the stream to the right. Oh, wow. Two pairs of mountain lions, just under a mile to our left and up 250 ft. They're coming down toward the stream, and God, I want them. The two bigger ones should do, so if you want to take down all four and feed on the first two, that's fine. Neither of the females are pregnant, nor are the elk females. I don't like their signatures. It's like brussel sprouts vs. chocolate."
Emmett laughed as Edward kissed my neck. "That's because the lions and bear were carnivores, Sweetheart. Carnivores taste better to us, because they taste sweeter. Herbivores always taste bland, but the blood works the same way. I guess your energy reading works similarly. I just know you'll love the mountain lion, Sweetheart... they used to be my favorite."
I giggled as the Denali clan smiled and split off, rushing toward their targets.
Jake looked up at my giggle. I saw the grin on his wolfy muzzle, "It's good, huh, Jake?"
He nodded, then ripped into another piece. Peter came up to wrap his arms around me, then Emmett came over to lick my bloody fingers. I moaned as I watched Emmett. His eyes darkened as he licked the blood from me. As soon as he was done with the first hand, he licked it from the other just as sensually, never taking his eyes from mine.
When he finished sucking on my index finger and all the blood was gone, he whispered against my lips, "Sorry, I couldn't let the blood go to waste. Plus, I wanted to see if it tasted any better on you. Definitely better."
I moaned as he flicked his tongue against my lips. Carmen and Eleazar came back with two struggling mountain lions. I moaned loudly as I registered their energies, "Sorry Em, but I'm hungry. We'll continue this later."
He laughed as I dashed around him, with Edward smiling widely. I looked to Eleazar and Carmen, trying to hold back my growl. "Snap their necks, then please step back. I don't want to confuse your energies with theirs while I feed. I don't want you hurt."
They nodded, snapped the lions' necks, then stepped several paces back.
I pounced, digging the fingers of each hand into a mountain lion. I moaned loudly as I drew the energy in, hearing Jasper whisper, "Fuck, it's like an aphrodisiac to her. It may not be a good idea for her to hunt with the Denalis around again. We'll have to get her back to the cabin quickly if there's to be any privacy."
I couldn't concentrate any more after that, because it was just so good. I didn't even recognise the sounds coming out of me as I drew the energy in, but when it was over, all I could smell was my lovers and mates. I growled as my head snapped around, my eyes scanning theirs. I faintly registered Eleazar telling them to take me and go, then I was in Edward's arms.
I wrapped myself around him tightly, licking and nipping at his neck. He whimpered as I said, "Fuck, I wanna taste you. I want you in my mouth as Carlisle takes me."
I bit gently on his neck, making his run falter. I was slammed up against a tree in the next second as he growled, "I need to get you back to the cabin. Hold on until we get there, then I promise you can taste me all you want."
I whimpered loudly, but he took off running again. I ground my core against him, sucked on his neck, then he pinned me up against the side of the cabin. I moaned as he ground against my center and nipped playfully at my collarbone, "Fuck, Sweetheart. Let me see your fingers."
I raised my hands to see the blood on them. He grabbed one hand, then started licking and sucking the blood off it. A guttural moan slipped from my lips at the sight of Edward licking the blood from my fingers. He smirked as he took my other hand, repeating the process.
Everyone else was showing up now, so Edward ground against me once more before releasing my fingers and kissing me passionately. He carried me into the room, dropped me on the bed, then stripped his shirt, pants, and boxers of. He must have stripped his shoes on the way somehow, but I was too busy watching his eyes to notice.
I felt Carlisle behind me, so I whipped around to snake my tongue in his mouth. I whimpered as I felt his fingertips gliding along my curves, peeling my dress from my wanton body.
He stood long enough to shed his clothes, then he was back behind me, his fingertips leaving trails of white heat in their wake. I looked back to Edward, watching him climb up the edge of the bed on his knees. Immediately I crawled towards him on my hands and knees, then felt Carlisle's tongue on my spine.
I moaned needily while circling Edward's tip with my tongue. I took him fully in one smooth motion, then whimpered as I felt Carlisle suck on my clit, making Edward moan. I swallowed and started a slow rhythm, then felt Carlisle using the same rhythm with his fingers inside me. Carlisle groaned into my heated flesh as he lapped at me, "Such a pretty little pussy, Bella. So tight... fucking delicious..."
I sped up a bit, crying out as I felt Carlisle twist his fingers while licking my rose bud. Edward slipped from my mouth for me to moan, "Oh, Carlisle. More... so good."
He added another finger, twisted them again, then swirled his tongue around my rose bud. I cried out, sucking hard as I took Edward in my mouth again, making him moan, "Fuck, Sweetheart. Oh, God... I'm..."
I buried my nose in his curls before swallowing twice, which was all it took. I moaned loudly as his flavor slid down my throat, loving his taste. The moment I released Edward, Carlisle flicked my clit roughly, curled his fingers, then venomed and licked my elements.
I trembled as I came with a breathless cry, but before the orgasm was over, he was thrusting into me with his hands on my hips. It was too much all at once, so I had to brace myself by wrapping my arms around Edward's hips while burying my cheek in his stomach. He gathered my hair away from my face, then traced the bite marks on my neck and nipple with his venom as Carlisle rotated his hips against me.
I cried out in pleasure, clutching at Edward's back, shuddering as I tried to hold back my pending orgasm. Carlisle growled deeply against my back, "Fuck, My Goddess. So tight... Your scent is clinging to everything. It's driving me to the brink. Cum around my cock, Bella. I need to feel you clenching around me when I cum."
He sat up straight, thrust into me as he angled my hips, then I felt Edward's other hand press against my elements. It was soaked in his and Carlisle's venom. When he lightly scratched up my elements, I screamed out wildly as the pleasure/pain sensation rushed through me. Edward was instantly whispering in my ear, "Let go, and cum for us. Let go, Sweetheart."
His words, caress, and voice were my trigger. Suddenly I was drifting in an ocean of ecstasy. Ecstasy, bliss, euphoria, contentment, pleasure, and more ecstasy.
There was so much, yet I was content to be lost in it, until I heard the slight whisper of my Major's voice, "Time to come back to me, My Mate. That's it, Isabella. Slow and easy."
I slowly became aware of things around me again. My brain instantly searched out to catalog that everyone was safe, that my mates and Jake were near me as Carlisle and Edward held me. I heard Edward's soft whisper to Major, "I can't hear her anymore, so she's coming down. I think Ali's right about that being a trigger for her."
Then I heard Peter respond, "Edward's the key to her hidden place, but Major's needed to bring her back. Remember Kitten said he was her conduit? It's true for her hidden place, too... but we can't let her go there right after feedin' again. It's too dangerous with how long she stays."
I let out a shaky breath, then opened my eyes to see both Edward and My Major. I went to say something, but they both shook their heads. Major said tenderly as he stroked my collarbone, "Not yet, Isabella. Just stay quiet and let us bring ya back down slowly. Alice's runnin' a tub for Edward and I to take a bath with ya. You're gonna want us close until ya come back to yourself fully. Just rest a minute. Let us take care of ya."
I nodded, pulling a hand from each of them to my cheeks as I closed my eyes. It was only a minute or two later that I felt myself being whispered to while gently being carried to the bathroom. As soon as I felt the warm water surrounding me and my Major's scent, I let out a relieved breath, then sighed in content when his scent mixed with Edward's as I felt Edward wrap himself around me from behind. "Just relax, Sweetheart. We have you. We won't let you go."
I nodded before whispering softly, "I know."
Both of them caressed me attentively, then soon I felt myself becoming more stable. I opened my eyes, smiling slightly as Major said, "There we are. How do ya feel, Isabella?"
I nodded, "More stable, but not quite there, Major. Can we stay here for a few more minutes? The three of us?"
He kissed my shoulder, "As long as ya need us to, Isabella. We won't get out of the tub until you're ready. Are ya okay for Edward to check on Jaiden and Preston now, or would ya rather he wait?"
I shook my head, "They're fine. I can feel it. Edward will need to do the first weekly deep massage when we get out of the tub, but other than that, all three of us are perfect."
Edward kissed the nape of my neck, offering, "Anything you need, Sweetheart. Ali's getting everything set for your massage, and Esme's making you a snack. Jake wants to know if he can come see you, though."
I nodded then said softly, "Come here, Jake."
As soon as Jake laid his head on the tub ledge, I reached for him. He licked my palm, so I settled my hand on his muzzle as I looked in his eyes, "Mmm, I love you, too, Jake. We're good. Jaiden and Preston are fine. They're sleeping right now, but I'll let you feel as soon as I'm settled back in the bedroom."
He whimpered, then Edward translated against the back of my neck, "He's happy the babies are okay, but he wants to make sure you are, too. You were unaware for over 10 minutes, until Major got you to start coming back to us."
I chuckled and nodded, "It was pure ecstasy and euphoria, Jake, in the rawest form... I was just floating in a sea of it. There's really no other way to describe it, but I'm more than okay. The coming back part's a little frightening, almost like if these two weren't tight to me, I'd fall really hard or crash."
Major and Edward both nodded, then Major explained, "Emotionally and mentally, ya would, Isabella. That's why we're in here like this. The water is a gentle way to ease the transition, plus us bein' wrapped around ya completely helps with your stability."
I nodded, curling further into Major as I ran my fingers through Jake's fur. Edward curled further into me, so I hummed in response, "That's better. Ummm... so I guess we need to talk about the conduit thing, huh."
Major chuckled, then I heard Edward's, Peter's and Char's right along with it.
Peter and Char walked through the open bathroom door to sit on the other tub ledge as they each laid a hand on me."
Peter cooed softly, "It's alright, Kitten. I know what you're thinkin', but none of us are upset. I know ya think ya failed Major because he's the one that's supposed to get ya there, but ya didn't. This is the way it's supposed to be. Major and Edward are both needed for different things. You're too passionate when we're together for it to be me, and you're too dominant with Char for it to be her. Edward always hummed your lullaby for ya while ya slept, and he was always meant to be your conduit. He could read ya when ya were blissed out, Sug. My feelin's are tellin' me that while trainin' your shields, we're gonna need Major for the physical shield, and Edward for the mental. He got ya to release that hidden part in your mental shield, Kitten."
I nodded, "So you aren't upset? I mean... that means including Edward in Major's playtime, doesn't it?"
Major nodded while kissing my shoulder, "Sometimes, Isabella. It doesn't hafta be all the time, nor does it upset me in the least. I know I wouldn't mind gettin' my flogger to Edward again, and I saw, smelled and felt how aroused it made ya to watch us. It'll all work out, Isabella. Don't worry."
They all kissed some part of me, including Jake licking my palm. I hummed at the attention. That made everyone chuckle, so I giggled, "I can't help loving the attention, guys. It feels really nice. Hey, how's Carlisle doing? Is he alright?"
Just then I heard the soft voice of my sexy doctor say, "I am well, Honey. I didn't want to disturb the three of you while Major and Edward were tending to you. Do you feel completely yourself again yet?"
I nodded, "Yes, I do."
I felt Major nod to Carlisle, then felt his persona change, so I asked, "Why, what's going on?"
Carlisle chuckled as came to kneel next to Jake and kiss me lightly on the lips, "Nothing is wrong at all, Darling. I just wanted to kiss you, but it isn't safe for anyone but your mates, Edward, or Jake to touch you while you are coming down. The crashing and falling that you were talking about? That could happen if anyone else were to touch you while you were coming back to us. I didn't want to put you at risk for that to happen."
I nodded in understanding, then said, "I feel good now. Really calm and settled. I feel the need to draw energy and have another cup of blood, but other than that, all three of us are really good."
Carlisle nodded, then I kissed Jasper's chest, "Hi, Cowboy. I didn't scare you, did I?"
He chuckled while lifting my chin to kiss my lips, "Not at all. Peter knew part way through it that you would need Major to bring you back... said I would feel when it was safe to do so."
I smiled softly, pecked his lips, then said, "Good. Can we get out now? I really want to go draw energy."
Jasper smiled and nodded, then Carlisle held out one of the large fluffy towels for me as Edward kissed my spine and released me from his hold. I turned to kiss Edward lightly, then stood up as Jake backed out of the room on his belly. Everyone left in the room moaned as I finished standing, so I looked at Carlisle curiously. He shook his head, "You're stunning... the most exquisitely beautiful creature on earth, Bella. Look in the mirror, Honey."
I looked past Carlisle into the mirror. My skin was glimmering in the light coming through the window. It wasn't the full-out blinding sparkle of a vampire, but more of a genuine luminescence... a radiant glow. I was beautiful. I smiled at Carlisle as I stepped out of the tub onto the bath mat, then he wrapped me in his arms in the towel.
He kissed me before I explained, "The goddess is the reason I don't sparkle as much. I like it, though. It feels like I'm finally who and what I'm supposed to be. I don't feel like it's someone else's skin anymore."
Carlisle hummed softly, "Just the way it's meant to be. I love you, Honey."
He kissed me lightly, then said, "Now, how about I let Peter and Char dry you off, since I know they really want to hold you right now."
I grinned my agreement, then Carlisle released me to two of my mates as he walked over to the other.
Peter and Char dried me lovingly, with small caresses and kisses the whole time, then I called to Alice, "Ali, Sweetie? Do we have anything made that will show off the new baby bump and be comfortable to travel in?"
She immediately came into the room with a huge smile, "Of course we do. I couldn't be sure, but I was hoping you'd want to show off that beautiful tummy. One question, though. How does your goddess feel about denim?"
I shrugged, then closed my eyes. I saw a picture of underbelly black jeans, then a pair in white. A pair in dark blue showed up with an x over them, then a pair of black over belly with an x over them. Then a pair in distressed and faded blue, closer to Char's caribbean came up with a fold down belly that were okay. The pictures ran through again, so I said, "For now I'll still fit in my ultra low-rise jeans, but as the pregnancy progresses, under belly or fold down belly are okay. Black, white, and as long as the blue color isn't dark, blue is okay. They can't be dark blue. Distressed and faded is okay. Then, of course, any of the four standard goddess colors are fine. Any embroidery or tattoo designs have to be the vine and flowers we already discussed."
I opened my eyes again to see that Alice was beaming at me, "I have the perfect outfit, then. Are you feeling like earth or ultimate goddess for the top? I'm making all of the patterns in each color combo, so you can wear whatever you want, when you want to."
I chuckled, "Better go with the head chica today, Ali. We'll be travelling, and I'm already starting to feel the protective instincts kicking in."
She nodded, then disappeared into the room.
As I started to dry off, I noticed my hair didn't even get wet during my bath. "Rose, will you do my hair for me, please?"
She was in the bathroom with Alice following right behind her before I even finished my sentence. Everyone else kissed me before they left to get dressed, with Char promising, "I'll be right back, Sweetness."
I nodded as Alice handed me a really cute outfit. First was a pair of light blue destroyed skinny jeans with slanted front pockets, a three button fly, and an ultra-low rise waist. Then there were the see-through silk boyshorts that had a swirl and blend pattern to the fabric in my colors, which matched the awesome top.
That was the last piece. The front had a drape-neck that had a fabric strap with a metal buckle just above my breasts. The draped part of the top landed halfway between my breasts and my navel, but it wasn't an obscene opening. The back of the top was draped too, but it was wider, having the fabric strap and metal buckle across the top/back of my shoulders. The sleeves were almost a kimono style that sat halfway down my upper arm, but were ruched from shoulder to hem by adjustable ties. It was tunic length, made of a comfortable stretchy fabric, and clung beautifully to my growing baby bump.
Alice smiled as she helped me situate the top, "It'll be easy to let any of us feed two at a time during the trip, because you can just undo the buckle in the front, then open the top to reveal your glorious breasts to us. You can also wear it for a while yet, because it's uber stretchy. If you find you like it enough, I can make some with more room in the tummy, for when you can't wear this one. You can wear this one between pregnancies, too."
I smiled widely as I looked at her through the mirror, "I love it, Ali. Do you think you can make me a dress like this? Maybe extend the clingy part on the bottom?"
Alice chuckled, "I'm already working out different versions. You should have a few soon after we get back. I'll be sketching on the road, so we'll see what else I come up with."
I nodded, then Rose placed her hand on my tummy, saying, "I can't wait to see them. Do you know what they look like? You said you were presenting them in one of your visions."
I smiled wryly, "Yes, they're beautiful... but that's all I'm telling. You'll just have to wait to find out the rest like a normal Auntie."
She chuckled, then sat me down, telling me that we needed to hurry if she was going to do my hair.
Ten minutes later, my hair was partially twisted up in a pretty clip, with the ends and bottom half of my hair in chunky curls. Alice had smudged my eyes with a smoky eyeliner and grey/silver shadow, giving me the ultimate sexy look, then stained my lips just a few shades darker than normal. I looked really good, and gave them both a small kiss as I told them thank you.
Char was holding out a pair of white socks and an awesome pair of grey DSquared2 'Verde' buckle boots for me at the bathroom doorway. I chuckled, "Now that's what I'm talking about. I can handle boots like that, but there's no way in hell I'm wearing stilettos for battle gear. Nut-uh, no way."
Alice giggled, then promised, "I know, I know... no stilettos for battle. I think I worked out some heeled boots, though. You said that was acceptable, right?"
I chuckled and hugged her to me, "Yes, Ali. Boots are fine. The more kick ass the better. Right now we have to make sure everything's ready to go, though. I feel like we need to be on the road soon."
She nodded seriously as I went to My Char, kissing her lovingly.
Char took it upon herself to dress me in my socks and boots. When I stood up from the chair, all the guys were staring at me. I smiled at them, "I'm still me, guys, really. Why are you all looking like that?"
Emmett scratched the back of his head, looking bashful as he said, "You're just so beautiful, Little Bit... and the power rolls off you in waves. Everyone here can feel it. It's just really humbling, I guess."
I smiled softly, cupped his cheek, then said, "You take care of our Sweet Girl while we're gone. Don't let her worry too much, and you keep the ones working on the cabins motivated. Make it so the time flies for them while they work."
He nodded, holding me for a second before he kissed and released me to Carlisle. I snuggled into his chest, breathed him in, then whispered, "Edward will keep you updated, plus you can always ask whichever wolf is phased for details on where and how we are. You won't be without knowledge on how we are, I promise."
He kissed the top of my head, then lifted my chin to brush his lips against mine, "I'll still worry. I just can't help it where you're concerned, Honey. You stay safe, and listen to your instincts. Promise me you'll all come back safe."
I could see the fear in his eyes, then felt the power swirl in mine as I stated, "We'll all come back safe, unharmed, and in a better position for the upcoming battle. I swear it, Carlisle."
After another brush of his lips to mine, Carlisle released me to be surrounded by Rose and Esme. They breathed their love for me as they kissed whatever bare skin they could reach, while I returned the sentiment. I noticed as they released me to Char, that everyone else was saying tender goodbyes to each other. I hugged her to me as I whispered, "It's better we say it all here, instead of in front of everyone else. It feels more natural to have a private farewell with them."
She nodded before kissing my shoulder, "I know, Sweetness."
Jake came up to lick my palm, so I scratched behind his ear, " Hey, Jake. Is the rest of our group ready?"
He nodded. I smiled in response, "You ready?"
He nodded again, then Edward said, "He feels the need to stay in wolf form for the duration of the trip. He's had one of the pack members take out the second and third row seats again in the Suburban. You, Jasper, Char, and Peter will be going with wolf Jake and human Leah. The others will be in the other Suburban with Ali and I. We'll meet them at the main house, then leave from there. Everything is loaded and ready to go."
I nodded before looked down at Jake again, saying, "That's fine, Jake. I feel the same way. Let them know we're on our way."
He nodded, then nuzzled his nose into my tummy and felt the babies flutter. I smiled at him as his eyes sparkled, "Yes, they’re fine, as you see. Now, we need to hurry."
Emmett and Carlisle each grabbed a suitcase. We all made our way back to the main house quickly, with me in Jasper's arms, surrounded by my protector and other mates.
We all made it to the base of the mountain before Jake whined. Edward said, "Jake wants to know if there's anything special you want him to hunt for. He says he likes larger prey, and with his growth spurt, he'll need more."
I closed my eyes as I let my senses range out. I could taste the energy signatures once I let my senses take over, then I hummed in pleasure, "Mmm. That one looks good. Jake, there's a really big bear straight up the mountain, about 400 feet to our right. The energy signature is making my mouth water. Do you want me to shadow you?"
My eyes opened, his tongue lolled out, and he gave me a wolfy grin. Edward said as he laughed, "Yes, shadow him closely. The rest of us can stay about 100 ft back if we want to watch."
I smiled, looking to Jasper and Peter. Their eyes widened as they moaned. I looked at them questioningly, so Edward looked, "Oh, shit. Sweetheart, your eyes are blacker than coals, and it's sexy as hell."
I giggled, "It's the energy signature of that bear. It's really calling to me. Come on, Jake. Go."
He dashed off, but I was right on his tail. We wove through the trees heading up the mountain, then soon we were slowing to a stop. I could hear water, then I saw the bear in the stream. He was trying to catch fish. The energy pouring off him made me choke back a growl.
I panted silently as I looked to Jake with a nod, "I'll stay while you take him down... just be prepared that as soon as he is, I'm coming in. I don't know how long I can hold off, so hurry."
Jake nodded. Before the bear even realised what happened, Jake had him by the throat, wrenching him toward the ground at the edge of the lake.
As soon as the bear's body hit the ground, my instinct took over. I growled as I lunged forward. Jake backed off a few feet, but stayed close. I could see the blood on the bear's fur as I dug my fingers in, pulling the energy into me. I moaned loudly as I drew it in, loving the feeling of the energy filling me.
My eyes snapped to my mates as they watched me, but I moaned again as the last of the energy drained from the bear. I unlatched my fingers, then noticed the blood on my hands from where I had dug them in. I whimpered, because I still wasn't full. I needed more.
I let Jake back in, then walked to the Denalis with still black eyes. "I need more. What do you wish to hunt? I will locate them for you. Please bring them here, as I will not leave Jake right now."
They all nodded, then Tanya said, "Elk for Kate and me."
Eleazar said softly as soon as Tanya finished speaking, "Mountain lion for Carmen and myself."
I nodded as I closed my eyes, letting my senses take over. I whispered as I sensed them, "Six elk, a mile up the stream to the right. Oh, wow. Two pairs of mountain lions, just under a mile to our left and up 250 ft. They're coming down toward the stream, and God, I want them. The two bigger ones should do, so if you want to take down all four and feed on the first two, that's fine. Neither of the females are pregnant, nor are the elk females. I don't like their signatures. It's like brussel sprouts vs. chocolate."
Emmett laughed as Edward kissed my neck. "That's because the lions and bear were carnivores, Sweetheart. Carnivores taste better to us, because they taste sweeter. Herbivores always taste bland, but the blood works the same way. I guess your energy reading works similarly. I just know you'll love the mountain lion, Sweetheart... they used to be my favorite."
I giggled as the Denali clan smiled and split off, rushing toward their targets.
Jake looked up at my giggle. I saw the grin on his wolfy muzzle, "It's good, huh, Jake?"
He nodded, then ripped into another piece. Peter came up to wrap his arms around me, then Emmett came over to lick my bloody fingers. I moaned as I watched Emmett. His eyes darkened as he licked the blood from me. As soon as he was done with the first hand, he licked it from the other just as sensually, never taking his eyes from mine.
When he finished sucking on my index finger and all the blood was gone, he whispered against my lips, "Sorry, I couldn't let the blood go to waste. Plus, I wanted to see if it tasted any better on you. Definitely better."
I moaned as he flicked his tongue against my lips. Carmen and Eleazar came back with two struggling mountain lions. I moaned loudly as I registered their energies, "Sorry Em, but I'm hungry. We'll continue this later."
He laughed as I dashed around him, with Edward smiling widely. I looked to Eleazar and Carmen, trying to hold back my growl. "Snap their necks, then please step back. I don't want to confuse your energies with theirs while I feed. I don't want you hurt."
They nodded, snapped the lions' necks, then stepped several paces back.
I pounced, digging the fingers of each hand into a mountain lion. I moaned loudly as I drew the energy in, hearing Jasper whisper, "Fuck, it's like an aphrodisiac to her. It may not be a good idea for her to hunt with the Denalis around again. We'll have to get her back to the cabin quickly if there's to be any privacy."
I couldn't concentrate any more after that, because it was just so good. I didn't even recognise the sounds coming out of me as I drew the energy in, but when it was over, all I could smell was my lovers and mates. I growled as my head snapped around, my eyes scanning theirs. I faintly registered Eleazar telling them to take me and go, then I was in Edward's arms.
I wrapped myself around him tightly, licking and nipping at his neck. He whimpered as I said, "Fuck, I wanna taste you. I want you in my mouth as Carlisle takes me."
I bit gently on his neck, making his run falter. I was slammed up against a tree in the next second as he growled, "I need to get you back to the cabin. Hold on until we get there, then I promise you can taste me all you want."
I whimpered loudly, but he took off running again. I ground my core against him, sucked on his neck, then he pinned me up against the side of the cabin. I moaned as he ground against my center and nipped playfully at my collarbone, "Fuck, Sweetheart. Let me see your fingers."
I raised my hands to see the blood on them. He grabbed one hand, then started licking and sucking the blood off it. A guttural moan slipped from my lips at the sight of Edward licking the blood from my fingers. He smirked as he took my other hand, repeating the process.
Everyone else was showing up now, so Edward ground against me once more before releasing my fingers and kissing me passionately. He carried me into the room, dropped me on the bed, then stripped his shirt, pants, and boxers of. He must have stripped his shoes on the way somehow, but I was too busy watching his eyes to notice.
I felt Carlisle behind me, so I whipped around to snake my tongue in his mouth. I whimpered as I felt his fingertips gliding along my curves, peeling my dress from my wanton body.
He stood long enough to shed his clothes, then he was back behind me, his fingertips leaving trails of white heat in their wake. I looked back to Edward, watching him climb up the edge of the bed on his knees. Immediately I crawled towards him on my hands and knees, then felt Carlisle's tongue on my spine.
I moaned needily while circling Edward's tip with my tongue. I took him fully in one smooth motion, then whimpered as I felt Carlisle suck on my clit, making Edward moan. I swallowed and started a slow rhythm, then felt Carlisle using the same rhythm with his fingers inside me. Carlisle groaned into my heated flesh as he lapped at me, "Such a pretty little pussy, Bella. So tight... fucking delicious..."
I sped up a bit, crying out as I felt Carlisle twist his fingers while licking my rose bud. Edward slipped from my mouth for me to moan, "Oh, Carlisle. More... so good."
He added another finger, twisted them again, then swirled his tongue around my rose bud. I cried out, sucking hard as I took Edward in my mouth again, making him moan, "Fuck, Sweetheart. Oh, God... I'm..."
I buried my nose in his curls before swallowing twice, which was all it took. I moaned loudly as his flavor slid down my throat, loving his taste. The moment I released Edward, Carlisle flicked my clit roughly, curled his fingers, then venomed and licked my elements.
I trembled as I came with a breathless cry, but before the orgasm was over, he was thrusting into me with his hands on my hips. It was too much all at once, so I had to brace myself by wrapping my arms around Edward's hips while burying my cheek in his stomach. He gathered my hair away from my face, then traced the bite marks on my neck and nipple with his venom as Carlisle rotated his hips against me.
I cried out in pleasure, clutching at Edward's back, shuddering as I tried to hold back my pending orgasm. Carlisle growled deeply against my back, "Fuck, My Goddess. So tight... Your scent is clinging to everything. It's driving me to the brink. Cum around my cock, Bella. I need to feel you clenching around me when I cum."
He sat up straight, thrust into me as he angled my hips, then I felt Edward's other hand press against my elements. It was soaked in his and Carlisle's venom. When he lightly scratched up my elements, I screamed out wildly as the pleasure/pain sensation rushed through me. Edward was instantly whispering in my ear, "Let go, and cum for us. Let go, Sweetheart."
His words, caress, and voice were my trigger. Suddenly I was drifting in an ocean of ecstasy. Ecstasy, bliss, euphoria, contentment, pleasure, and more ecstasy.
There was so much, yet I was content to be lost in it, until I heard the slight whisper of my Major's voice, "Time to come back to me, My Mate. That's it, Isabella. Slow and easy."
I slowly became aware of things around me again. My brain instantly searched out to catalog that everyone was safe, that my mates and Jake were near me as Carlisle and Edward held me. I heard Edward's soft whisper to Major, "I can't hear her anymore, so she's coming down. I think Ali's right about that being a trigger for her."
Then I heard Peter respond, "Edward's the key to her hidden place, but Major's needed to bring her back. Remember Kitten said he was her conduit? It's true for her hidden place, too... but we can't let her go there right after feedin' again. It's too dangerous with how long she stays."
I let out a shaky breath, then opened my eyes to see both Edward and My Major. I went to say something, but they both shook their heads. Major said tenderly as he stroked my collarbone, "Not yet, Isabella. Just stay quiet and let us bring ya back down slowly. Alice's runnin' a tub for Edward and I to take a bath with ya. You're gonna want us close until ya come back to yourself fully. Just rest a minute. Let us take care of ya."
I nodded, pulling a hand from each of them to my cheeks as I closed my eyes. It was only a minute or two later that I felt myself being whispered to while gently being carried to the bathroom. As soon as I felt the warm water surrounding me and my Major's scent, I let out a relieved breath, then sighed in content when his scent mixed with Edward's as I felt Edward wrap himself around me from behind. "Just relax, Sweetheart. We have you. We won't let you go."
I nodded before whispering softly, "I know."
Both of them caressed me attentively, then soon I felt myself becoming more stable. I opened my eyes, smiling slightly as Major said, "There we are. How do ya feel, Isabella?"
I nodded, "More stable, but not quite there, Major. Can we stay here for a few more minutes? The three of us?"
He kissed my shoulder, "As long as ya need us to, Isabella. We won't get out of the tub until you're ready. Are ya okay for Edward to check on Jaiden and Preston now, or would ya rather he wait?"
I shook my head, "They're fine. I can feel it. Edward will need to do the first weekly deep massage when we get out of the tub, but other than that, all three of us are perfect."
Edward kissed the nape of my neck, offering, "Anything you need, Sweetheart. Ali's getting everything set for your massage, and Esme's making you a snack. Jake wants to know if he can come see you, though."
I nodded then said softly, "Come here, Jake."
As soon as Jake laid his head on the tub ledge, I reached for him. He licked my palm, so I settled my hand on his muzzle as I looked in his eyes, "Mmm, I love you, too, Jake. We're good. Jaiden and Preston are fine. They're sleeping right now, but I'll let you feel as soon as I'm settled back in the bedroom."
He whimpered, then Edward translated against the back of my neck, "He's happy the babies are okay, but he wants to make sure you are, too. You were unaware for over 10 minutes, until Major got you to start coming back to us."
I chuckled and nodded, "It was pure ecstasy and euphoria, Jake, in the rawest form... I was just floating in a sea of it. There's really no other way to describe it, but I'm more than okay. The coming back part's a little frightening, almost like if these two weren't tight to me, I'd fall really hard or crash."
Major and Edward both nodded, then Major explained, "Emotionally and mentally, ya would, Isabella. That's why we're in here like this. The water is a gentle way to ease the transition, plus us bein' wrapped around ya completely helps with your stability."
I nodded, curling further into Major as I ran my fingers through Jake's fur. Edward curled further into me, so I hummed in response, "That's better. Ummm... so I guess we need to talk about the conduit thing, huh."
Major chuckled, then I heard Edward's, Peter's and Char's right along with it.
Peter and Char walked through the open bathroom door to sit on the other tub ledge as they each laid a hand on me."
Peter cooed softly, "It's alright, Kitten. I know what you're thinkin', but none of us are upset. I know ya think ya failed Major because he's the one that's supposed to get ya there, but ya didn't. This is the way it's supposed to be. Major and Edward are both needed for different things. You're too passionate when we're together for it to be me, and you're too dominant with Char for it to be her. Edward always hummed your lullaby for ya while ya slept, and he was always meant to be your conduit. He could read ya when ya were blissed out, Sug. My feelin's are tellin' me that while trainin' your shields, we're gonna need Major for the physical shield, and Edward for the mental. He got ya to release that hidden part in your mental shield, Kitten."
I nodded, "So you aren't upset? I mean... that means including Edward in Major's playtime, doesn't it?"
Major nodded while kissing my shoulder, "Sometimes, Isabella. It doesn't hafta be all the time, nor does it upset me in the least. I know I wouldn't mind gettin' my flogger to Edward again, and I saw, smelled and felt how aroused it made ya to watch us. It'll all work out, Isabella. Don't worry."
They all kissed some part of me, including Jake licking my palm. I hummed at the attention. That made everyone chuckle, so I giggled, "I can't help loving the attention, guys. It feels really nice. Hey, how's Carlisle doing? Is he alright?"
Just then I heard the soft voice of my sexy doctor say, "I am well, Honey. I didn't want to disturb the three of you while Major and Edward were tending to you. Do you feel completely yourself again yet?"
I nodded, "Yes, I do."
I felt Major nod to Carlisle, then felt his persona change, so I asked, "Why, what's going on?"
Carlisle chuckled as came to kneel next to Jake and kiss me lightly on the lips, "Nothing is wrong at all, Darling. I just wanted to kiss you, but it isn't safe for anyone but your mates, Edward, or Jake to touch you while you are coming down. The crashing and falling that you were talking about? That could happen if anyone else were to touch you while you were coming back to us. I didn't want to put you at risk for that to happen."
I nodded in understanding, then said, "I feel good now. Really calm and settled. I feel the need to draw energy and have another cup of blood, but other than that, all three of us are really good."
Carlisle nodded, then I kissed Jasper's chest, "Hi, Cowboy. I didn't scare you, did I?"
He chuckled while lifting my chin to kiss my lips, "Not at all. Peter knew part way through it that you would need Major to bring you back... said I would feel when it was safe to do so."
I smiled softly, pecked his lips, then said, "Good. Can we get out now? I really want to go draw energy."
Jasper smiled and nodded, then Carlisle held out one of the large fluffy towels for me as Edward kissed my spine and released me from his hold. I turned to kiss Edward lightly, then stood up as Jake backed out of the room on his belly. Everyone left in the room moaned as I finished standing, so I looked at Carlisle curiously. He shook his head, "You're stunning... the most exquisitely beautiful creature on earth, Bella. Look in the mirror, Honey."
I looked past Carlisle into the mirror. My skin was glimmering in the light coming through the window. It wasn't the full-out blinding sparkle of a vampire, but more of a genuine luminescence... a radiant glow. I was beautiful. I smiled at Carlisle as I stepped out of the tub onto the bath mat, then he wrapped me in his arms in the towel.
He kissed me before I explained, "The goddess is the reason I don't sparkle as much. I like it, though. It feels like I'm finally who and what I'm supposed to be. I don't feel like it's someone else's skin anymore."
Carlisle hummed softly, "Just the way it's meant to be. I love you, Honey."
He kissed me lightly, then said, "Now, how about I let Peter and Char dry you off, since I know they really want to hold you right now."
I grinned my agreement, then Carlisle released me to two of my mates as he walked over to the other.
Peter and Char dried me lovingly, with small caresses and kisses the whole time, then I called to Alice, "Ali, Sweetie? Do we have anything made that will show off the new baby bump and be comfortable to travel in?"
She immediately came into the room with a huge smile, "Of course we do. I couldn't be sure, but I was hoping you'd want to show off that beautiful tummy. One question, though. How does your goddess feel about denim?"
I shrugged, then closed my eyes. I saw a picture of underbelly black jeans, then a pair in white. A pair in dark blue showed up with an x over them, then a pair of black over belly with an x over them. Then a pair in distressed and faded blue, closer to Char's caribbean came up with a fold down belly that were okay. The pictures ran through again, so I said, "For now I'll still fit in my ultra low-rise jeans, but as the pregnancy progresses, under belly or fold down belly are okay. Black, white, and as long as the blue color isn't dark, blue is okay. They can't be dark blue. Distressed and faded is okay. Then, of course, any of the four standard goddess colors are fine. Any embroidery or tattoo designs have to be the vine and flowers we already discussed."
I opened my eyes again to see that Alice was beaming at me, "I have the perfect outfit, then. Are you feeling like earth or ultimate goddess for the top? I'm making all of the patterns in each color combo, so you can wear whatever you want, when you want to."
I chuckled, "Better go with the head chica today, Ali. We'll be travelling, and I'm already starting to feel the protective instincts kicking in."
She nodded, then disappeared into the room.
As I started to dry off, I noticed my hair didn't even get wet during my bath. "Rose, will you do my hair for me, please?"
She was in the bathroom with Alice following right behind her before I even finished my sentence. Everyone else kissed me before they left to get dressed, with Char promising, "I'll be right back, Sweetness."
I nodded as Alice handed me a really cute outfit. First was a pair of light blue destroyed skinny jeans with slanted front pockets, a three button fly, and an ultra-low rise waist. Then there were the see-through silk boyshorts that had a swirl and blend pattern to the fabric in my colors, which matched the awesome top.
That was the last piece. The front had a drape-neck that had a fabric strap with a metal buckle just above my breasts. The draped part of the top landed halfway between my breasts and my navel, but it wasn't an obscene opening. The back of the top was draped too, but it was wider, having the fabric strap and metal buckle across the top/back of my shoulders. The sleeves were almost a kimono style that sat halfway down my upper arm, but were ruched from shoulder to hem by adjustable ties. It was tunic length, made of a comfortable stretchy fabric, and clung beautifully to my growing baby bump.
Alice smiled as she helped me situate the top, "It'll be easy to let any of us feed two at a time during the trip, because you can just undo the buckle in the front, then open the top to reveal your glorious breasts to us. You can also wear it for a while yet, because it's uber stretchy. If you find you like it enough, I can make some with more room in the tummy, for when you can't wear this one. You can wear this one between pregnancies, too."
I smiled widely as I looked at her through the mirror, "I love it, Ali. Do you think you can make me a dress like this? Maybe extend the clingy part on the bottom?"
Alice chuckled, "I'm already working out different versions. You should have a few soon after we get back. I'll be sketching on the road, so we'll see what else I come up with."
I nodded, then Rose placed her hand on my tummy, saying, "I can't wait to see them. Do you know what they look like? You said you were presenting them in one of your visions."
I smiled wryly, "Yes, they're beautiful... but that's all I'm telling. You'll just have to wait to find out the rest like a normal Auntie."
She chuckled, then sat me down, telling me that we needed to hurry if she was going to do my hair.
Ten minutes later, my hair was partially twisted up in a pretty clip, with the ends and bottom half of my hair in chunky curls. Alice had smudged my eyes with a smoky eyeliner and grey/silver shadow, giving me the ultimate sexy look, then stained my lips just a few shades darker than normal. I looked really good, and gave them both a small kiss as I told them thank you.
Char was holding out a pair of white socks and an awesome pair of grey DSquared2 'Verde' buckle boots for me at the bathroom doorway. I chuckled, "Now that's what I'm talking about. I can handle boots like that, but there's no way in hell I'm wearing stilettos for battle gear. Nut-uh, no way."
Alice giggled, then promised, "I know, I know... no stilettos for battle. I think I worked out some heeled boots, though. You said that was acceptable, right?"
I chuckled and hugged her to me, "Yes, Ali. Boots are fine. The more kick ass the better. Right now we have to make sure everything's ready to go, though. I feel like we need to be on the road soon."
She nodded seriously as I went to My Char, kissing her lovingly.
Char took it upon herself to dress me in my socks and boots. When I stood up from the chair, all the guys were staring at me. I smiled at them, "I'm still me, guys, really. Why are you all looking like that?"
Emmett scratched the back of his head, looking bashful as he said, "You're just so beautiful, Little Bit... and the power rolls off you in waves. Everyone here can feel it. It's just really humbling, I guess."
I smiled softly, cupped his cheek, then said, "You take care of our Sweet Girl while we're gone. Don't let her worry too much, and you keep the ones working on the cabins motivated. Make it so the time flies for them while they work."
He nodded, holding me for a second before he kissed and released me to Carlisle. I snuggled into his chest, breathed him in, then whispered, "Edward will keep you updated, plus you can always ask whichever wolf is phased for details on where and how we are. You won't be without knowledge on how we are, I promise."
He kissed the top of my head, then lifted my chin to brush his lips against mine, "I'll still worry. I just can't help it where you're concerned, Honey. You stay safe, and listen to your instincts. Promise me you'll all come back safe."
I could see the fear in his eyes, then felt the power swirl in mine as I stated, "We'll all come back safe, unharmed, and in a better position for the upcoming battle. I swear it, Carlisle."
After another brush of his lips to mine, Carlisle released me to be surrounded by Rose and Esme. They breathed their love for me as they kissed whatever bare skin they could reach, while I returned the sentiment. I noticed as they released me to Char, that everyone else was saying tender goodbyes to each other. I hugged her to me as I whispered, "It's better we say it all here, instead of in front of everyone else. It feels more natural to have a private farewell with them."
She nodded before kissing my shoulder, "I know, Sweetness."
Jake came up to lick my palm, so I scratched behind his ear, " Hey, Jake. Is the rest of our group ready?"
He nodded. I smiled in response, "You ready?"
He nodded again, then Edward said, "He feels the need to stay in wolf form for the duration of the trip. He's had one of the pack members take out the second and third row seats again in the Suburban. You, Jasper, Char, and Peter will be going with wolf Jake and human Leah. The others will be in the other Suburban with Ali and I. We'll meet them at the main house, then leave from there. Everything is loaded and ready to go."
I nodded before looked down at Jake again, saying, "That's fine, Jake. I feel the same way. Let them know we're on our way."
He nodded, then nuzzled his nose into my tummy and felt the babies flutter. I smiled at him as his eyes sparkled, "Yes, they’re fine, as you see. Now, we need to hurry."
Emmett and Carlisle each grabbed a suitcase. We all made our way back to the main house quickly, with me in Jasper's arms, surrounded by my protector and other mates.